Stillen CAI

dave11 · 12-13-2019, 09:31 AM

Yes, I have read the stickys and talked to Stillen.
I would like to know what are the benefits and disadvantages between the dry and oil Gen 2 intakes from people who have them on their cars.

JARblue · 12-13-2019, 10:43 AM

The different between wut??

If you are asking about the difference between dry filters and oiled filters, that is completely unrelated to the intake design or brand. A quick google search will provide you with all the answers you'll ever need. Basically, oiled filter performance can be affected by too much or too little oil, although with the proper amount they tend to filter smaller particles better. Dry filters are much easier maintenance, and some high quality ones perform nearly as good as an oiled filter. I use R2C filters whenever possible

CRiZO · 12-13-2019, 11:01 AM

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dave11 · 12-13-2019, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

The different between wut??

If you are asking about the difference between dry filters and oiled filters, that is completely unrelated to the intake design or brand. A quick google search will provide you with all the answers you'll ever need. Basically, oiled filter performance can be affected by too much or too little oil, although with the proper amount they tend to filter smaller particles better. Dry filters are much easier maintenance, and some high quality ones perform nearly as good as an oiled filter. I use R2C filters whenever possible

I understand the difference between dry and oil filters. Stillen uses K&N filters in both Gen 2 systems. I am specifically interested in owner regrets, complaints, or other observations. Would they buy it again, would they get another brand, are they happy with it, does it change fuel mileage, etc.

You mentioned R2C filters but didn't say why you liked them. You said the dry filters are easier to maintain, and I am all for that. I would also like to know the difference in sound while under easy and hard acceleration and at a steady cruise.

JARblue · 12-13-2019, 11:28 AM

I like R2C because they make excellent dry filters. At least that's the conclusion I came to after extensive research. YMMV.

Very few people are running the Gen 2 setup these days (Gen 3 is far more popular), so you probably won't get much feedback in that regard. Try searching.

Spooler · 12-13-2019, 12:03 PM

Gen 2 is worse than stock. That's why folks don't use them.

Quicksilvers · 12-14-2019, 07:09 AM

Don’t have any experience with the Stillen Gen2 CAI other than I know the air filters are easier to replace or remove and clean. I believe that rather if you prefer a oiled or dry air filter is more your preference as you will never feel the actual difference in performance between the two. I have experience with the Stillen Gen3 CAI and it has been proven on the dyno to make whp and wtq on our Z’s that is why so many Z enthusiasts use them today because they work. The only thing with the installation of the Stillen Gen3 CAI is you must remove the front bumper cover for installation which doesn’t take long at all to remove. The K&N air filter the Stillen Gen3 CAI uses obviously flows air well even for being a oiled air filter. Stillen highly recommends replacing or removing and cleaning your K&N air filter once per year under normal driving conditions.

dave11 · 12-14-2019, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Gen 2 is worse than stock. That's why folks don't use them.

What makes it worse than stock?

cooltoy · 12-14-2019, 10:52 AM

As JAR said - search.

But I'll do an Elliot for you.

Stillen air intake gen 2 vs gen 3 ??? Need help here!!

dave11 · 12-14-2019, 12:36 PM

Thanks for the link, Cooltoy. I am not even considering something like the Stillen Gen 3. I just want a little better breathing, and a little extra sound would be nice too.

"Z"en · 12-14-2019, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dave11

Thanks for the link, Cooltoy. I am not even considering something like the Stillen Gen 3. I just want a little better breathing, and a little extra sound would be nice too.

If you decide to not go Gen 3, I'd suggest you stay stock and replace the filters with better ones. Just my 2 cents.

Spooler · 12-14-2019, 04:26 PM

^^^^^^ This

cooltoy · 12-14-2019, 04:46 PM

Rusty · 12-15-2019, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

^^^^^^ This

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

dave11 · 12-15-2019, 02:57 PM

Thanks you all. I think I will go with the K&N drop in replacement filters.

12-13-2019, 09:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
dave11 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 141 Drives: 2020 370Z 6M Rep Power: 2979	Stillen CAI Yes, I have read the stickys and talked to Stillen. I would like to know what are the benefits and disadvantages between the dry and oil Gen 2 intakes from people who have them on their cars.

12-13-2019, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	The different between wut?? If you are asking about the difference between dry filters and oiled filters, that is completely unrelated to the intake design or brand. A quick google search will provide you with all the answers you'll ever need. Basically, oiled filter performance can be affected by too much or too little oil, although with the proper amount they tend to filter smaller particles better. Dry filters are much easier maintenance, and some high quality ones perform nearly as good as an oiled filter. I use R2C filters whenever possible __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

12-13-2019, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	aqawe yaehthjadzfghdfgjnm asdg dfhhdfghafdh theART likes this.

12-13-2019, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I like R2C because they make excellent dry filters. At least that's the conclusion I came to after extensive research. YMMV. Very few people are running the Gen 2 setup these days (Gen 3 is far more popular), so you probably won't get much feedback in that regard. Try searching. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

12-14-2019, 07:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Don’t have any experience with the Stillen Gen2 CAI other than I know the air filters are easier to replace or remove and clean. I believe that rather if you prefer a oiled or dry air filter is more your preference as you will never feel the actual difference in performance between the two. I have experience with the Stillen Gen3 CAI and it has been proven on the dyno to make whp and wtq on our Z’s that is why so many Z enthusiasts use them today because they work. The only thing with the installation of the Stillen Gen3 CAI is you must remove the front bumper cover for installation which doesn’t take long at all to remove. The K&N air filter the Stillen Gen3 CAI uses obviously flows air well even for being a oiled air filter. Stillen highly recommends replacing or removing and cleaning your K&N air filter once per year under normal driving conditions. __________________ Mr. Clean Last edited by Quicksilvers; 12-14-2019 at 07:24 AM.

12-13-2019, 12:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,797 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Gen 2 is worse than stock. That's why folks don't use them.

12-14-2019, 10:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	As JAR said - search. But I'll do an Elliot for you. Stillen air intake gen 2 vs gen 3 ??? Need help here!! __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

12-14-2019, 12:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
dave11 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 141 Drives: 2020 370Z 6M Rep Power: 2979	Thanks for the link, Cooltoy. I am not even considering something like the Stillen Gen 3. I just want a little better breathing, and a little extra sound would be nice too.

12-14-2019, 04:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,797 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	^^^^^^ This Rusty and "Z"en like this.

12-14-2019, 04:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Rusty and "Z"en like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

12-15-2019, 02:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
dave11 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 141 Drives: 2020 370Z 6M Rep Power: 2979	Thanks you all. I think I will go with the K&N drop in replacement filters. "Z"en likes this.

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