Best Cold Air Intake System

Montana370Z · 05-10-2017, 05:57 PM

Hi everyone, I'm looking to upgrade my intake next. What's everyone's take on the best kits out there? I have a 2011 370Z

RumbleFish · 05-10-2017, 06:04 PM

Stillen G3 is very popular
https://www.stillen.com/stillen-gene...ssan-370z.html

SouthArk370Z · 05-10-2017, 06:22 PM

Read through some of the previous threads on this subject. There are several setups that have worked well for other members. Grab one of those when you see it on sale.

socce · 05-11-2017, 04:52 PM

I'm wondering if it's the Stillen or z1 CAI with the High Flow upgrade. I haven't heard much feedback on that combination though.

Memphis370Z · 05-11-2017, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by socce

I'm wondering if it's the Stillen or z1 CAI with the High Flow upgrade. I haven't heard much feedback on that combination though.

PM forum member jchammond (Nissan 370Z Forum - View Profile: jchammond) for feedback on the Z1 High Flow upgrade.

socce · 05-14-2017, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

PM forum member jchammond (Nissan 370Z Forum - View Profile: jchammond) for feedback on the Z1 High Flow upgrade.

Thanks I will check that out.

Nixin · 05-14-2017, 06:26 PM

As I stated on another thread, did you search any further at all regarding this issue???
There are numerous threads and posts on this issue.

You have 2 options;
#1. the Z1 Motorsports CAI or
#2. Stillen Cold Air Intake/long tubes.

The Stillen CAI set up requires some cutting for installation, the Z1 CAI does not. Both require the removal of the front bumper/nose cone.

I have the Z1 CAI and love them. See here: https://www.z1motorsports.com/air-in...it-p-8892.html

Also, use the 'search' function for additional opinions, info and instructions.

king12sky · 05-14-2017, 06:56 PM

Will these cold air intake work if you decide to go FI though?

Jayhovah · 05-15-2017, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by king12sky

Will these cold air intake work if you decide to go FI though?

None currently...though this should be seen as a benefit, because it means you can avoid buying it if you plan to go FI soon, or sell it to recoup some cash if you go FI in the future.

The RJ-Manufacturing SC kit is supposed to...but it's still in early stages of development. Somehow RJ has sold us that this is beneficial, even though it just means another required supporting mod to buy.

DeliriousClam · 05-14-2017, 07:29 PM

Wasn't AAM making a cold air intake at one point?

Ape Factory · 05-14-2017, 08:56 PM

Nismo too. My .02 cents, the Stillen is best if you're not planning on tuning as it's design tricks the stock MAF sensors to make more power by leaning out the A/F ratio. Otherwise, the others like Z1, AAM, Nismo are just as good if not better when a tune comes into play.

NorthStyle · 05-15-2017, 12:12 PM

As Ape Factory said: If you don't plan on tuning then Z1, Stillen, or Nismo would be your best bet. If you do plan on tuning, then I'd say to go for one of the intake systems with larger diameter piping (AAM, Admin Tuning).

Ape Factory · 05-15-2017, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

As Ape Factory said: If you don't plan on tuning then Z1, Stillen, or Nismo would be your best bet. If you do plan on tuning, then I'd say to go for one of the intake systems with larger diameter piping (AAM, Admin Tuning).

The Nismo would be included in the "benefits from a tune" club as well and I believe it's 2.75" diameter piping like the AAM. It also comes with an insert which gets removed when you tune, just like the AAM but the filters are down in front of the wheels/behind the fogs so they don't get exposed to the elements.

I was pushing an a/f ratio in the high nines by redline before tuning.

05-10-2017, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Montana370Z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 23 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 9	Best Cold Air Intake System Hi everyone, I'm looking to upgrade my intake next. What's everyone's take on the best kits out there? I have a 2011 370Z

05-10-2017, 06:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
RumbleFish A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,212 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8240	Stillen G3 is very popular https://www.stillen.com/stillen-gene...ssan-370z.html __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30

05-10-2017, 06:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Read through some of the previous threads on this subject. There are several setups that have worked well for other members. Grab one of those when you see it on sale. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-14-2017, 06:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	As I stated on another thread, did you search any further at all regarding this issue??? There are numerous threads and posts on this issue. You have 2 options; #1. the Z1 Motorsports CAI or #2. Stillen Cold Air Intake/long tubes. The Stillen CAI set up requires some cutting for installation, the Z1 CAI does not. Both require the removal of the front bumper/nose cone. I have the Z1 CAI and love them. See here: https://www.z1motorsports.com/air-in...it-p-8892.html Also, use the 'search' function for additional opinions, info and instructions. Last edited by Nixin; 05-14-2017 at 06:29 PM.

05-14-2017, 06:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
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05-11-2017, 04:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
socce Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 241 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 9	I'm wondering if it's the Stillen or z1 CAI with the High Flow upgrade. I haven't heard much feedback on that combination though.

05-14-2017, 07:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54272	Wasn't AAM making a cold air intake at one point? __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

05-14-2017, 08:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ape Factory Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 210 Drives: Audi RS5/QX70S Rep Power: 10	Nismo too. My .02 cents, the Stillen is best if you're not planning on tuning as it's design tricks the stock MAF sensors to make more power by leaning out the A/F ratio. Otherwise, the others like Z1, AAM, Nismo are just as good if not better when a tune comes into play. __________________ '13 Audi RS5 Misano w/mods-The Red Mist '13 G37 IPL-SOLD

05-15-2017, 12:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,292 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	As Ape Factory said: If you don't plan on tuning then Z1, Stillen, or Nismo would be your best bet. If you do plan on tuning, then I'd say to go for one of the intake systems with larger diameter piping (AAM, Admin Tuning). Artie.Z likes this.

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