Install of Stillen G3 Intakes complete - review, etc.

semtex · 03-25-2009, 11:57 PM

I finished installing the Stillen G3 Intakes tonight. It wasn't as hard as I thought it'd be. The front fascia does need to be removed -- I can't quite imagine how else one would accomplish this installation. But it's not as big a deal as one might think.

Car with fascia removed:

The top brace has to be unbolted per the instructions:

Engine bay with stock intakes removed:

We used an air-powered reciprocating saw to expand the holes for the tubes to pass through:

Close up of one of the holes:

The finished result:

The front fascia fit back on perfectly:

View from underneath the car with the undertray removed. (Shows there's still plenty of room for air to reach the radiator.)

Altogether it took us about 90 minutes. (It wasn't nearly as frustrating as removing the stock cats was.)

I did take it out for a quick 'shake-down' drive. My initial impression is that it does seem to pull stronger, and I expect to notice even more of a difference over the next few days as the ECU adapts. I didn't notice too much difference in sound, but that's probably because the sound from my exhaust combo (Stillen/Berk) drowned it out. That might change as the ECU adapts as well. If it does change significantly, I'll make another video clip. If it doesn't, then I won't as it'd be pointless. I plan to get another dyno next week some time. I want to put some miles into it before I dyno to make sure the ECU has adapted.

I'll update this thread with developments as they become available.

semtex · 03-26-2009, 12:04 AM

Dyno results (4/1/09):

Here's the dyno I did a couple of weeks ago on a Dyno Dynamics dyno. Max = 291.7whp. My only mods were the Stillen cat-back exhaust and the Berk HFCs.

Here's today's dyno, back on the same dyno, with the addition of the Stillen G3 intakes. Max = 306.4whp.

Net gain = 14.7whp.

For comparative purposes, I also went and got a dyno on a DynoJet. The DynoJet run was performed about 2.5 hours after the Dyno Dynamics run. No change to ambient temperature, but my oil was running about 20 degrees hotter from driving across town. Not sure if 20 degrees is going to make much difference, but I figure I may as well mention it.

Here's the DynoJet chart. Max = 321.3whp.

Video

YouTube - 370Z Comparative Dyno Results

ssqpolo · 03-26-2009, 12:05 AM

awesome!! looks like that beast is

tt!!

RCZ · 03-26-2009, 12:11 AM

Awesome job! I will be installing mine possibly tomorrow if I have time...

ssqpolo · 03-26-2009, 12:21 AM

man. u2 guys are on point with the mods!! i gotta start earning more lol. for me it was the test pipes, next these G3s, then my audio system, the headlight mod, and the stillen exhaust. lemme know how these intakes are!!

Skorch · 03-26-2009, 03:11 AM

Very nice writeup. You saved me the work of taking pics of my install now, thanks

Did the front bumper come off pretty easily?

Josh@STILLEN · 03-26-2009, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skorch

Very nice writeup. You saved me the work of taking pics of my install now, thanks

Did the front bumper come off pretty easily?

Please take them.. you never know.. and you get one chance.. love to put a compilation together for the blog and give all installers credit..

semtex · 03-26-2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skorch

Very nice writeup. You saved me the work of taking pics of my install now, thanks

Did the front bumper come off pretty easily?

Depends on your definition of 'easy'. A lot of bolts to remove, and it's not a quick process. So for a lazy person it probably wouldn't be considered easy. But it's straightforward and there were no surprises, no 'wtf??' moments (like discovering that the bolts are so tight on the factory cats that your tools actually snap off, for example!). So from that perspective it was easy.

SoCal 370Z · 03-26-2009, 11:48 AM

Hey Semtex, where's the pic showing the filters up front? C'mon man you're kill'n me here!

Nice write-up = rep points!

par4bmw · 03-26-2009, 12:02 PM

Nice

Look forward to seeing the dyno with the whole combo now.

molamann · 03-26-2009, 12:19 PM

+repped. Though also requesting some pictures of the filter

semtex · 03-26-2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Hey Semtex, where's the pic showing the filters up front? C'mon man you're kill'n me here!

Nice write-up = rep points!

Yeah I have to apologize. I actually forgot to take that pic. It was late and I just wanted to get it finished so that I could go to bed.

Full disclosure -- I am prone to occasional bouts of uselessness.

RCZ · 03-26-2009, 03:53 PM

Sexy, I got mine in too. Will have a thread up as soon as I get the first set of pics.

The Weapon · 03-26-2009, 04:07 PM

That is nice! Does you car know you posted pictures of it without it's bumper on?

scorpion90 · 03-26-2009, 04:33 PM

Are you concerned that placing the intakes in front of the radiator will reduce airflow to the radiator and higher temperatures?

03-25-2009, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Install of Stillen G3 Intakes complete - review, etc. I finished installing the Stillen G3 Intakes tonight. It wasn't as hard as I thought it'd be. The front fascia does need to be removed -- I can't quite imagine how else one would accomplish this installation. But it's not as big a deal as one might think. Car with fascia removed: The top brace has to be unbolted per the instructions: Engine bay with stock intakes removed: We used an air-powered reciprocating saw to expand the holes for the tubes to pass through: Close up of one of the holes: The finished result: The front fascia fit back on perfectly: View from underneath the car with the undertray removed. (Shows there's still plenty of room for air to reach the radiator.) Altogether it took us about 90 minutes. (It wasn't nearly as frustrating as removing the stock cats was.) I did take it out for a quick 'shake-down' drive. My initial impression is that it does seem to pull stronger, and I expect to notice even more of a difference over the next few days as the ECU adapts. I didn't notice too much difference in sound, but that's probably because the sound from my exhaust combo (Stillen/Berk) drowned it out. That might change as the ECU adapts as well. If it does change significantly, I'll make another video clip. If it doesn't, then I won't as it'd be pointless. I plan to get another dyno next week some time. I want to put some miles into it before I dyno to make sure the ECU has adapted. I'll update this thread with developments as they become available. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf. Last edited by semtex; 11-24-2009 at 03:27 PM. Reason: Added pics

03-26-2009, 12:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Dyno results (4/1/09): Here's the dyno I did a couple of weeks ago on a Dyno Dynamics dyno. Max = 291.7whp. My only mods were the Stillen cat-back exhaust and the Berk HFCs. Here's today's dyno, back on the same dyno, with the addition of the Stillen G3 intakes. Max = 306.4whp. Net gain = 14.7whp. For comparative purposes, I also went and got a dyno on a DynoJet. The DynoJet run was performed about 2.5 hours after the Dyno Dynamics run. No change to ambient temperature, but my oil was running about 20 degrees hotter from driving across town. Not sure if 20 degrees is going to make much difference, but I figure I may as well mention it. Here's the DynoJet chart. Max = 321.3whp. Video YouTube - 370Z Comparative Dyno Results Last edited by semtex; 04-01-2009 at 09:19 PM. Reason: Added dyno graphs and video

03-26-2009, 12:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	awesome!! looks like that beast is tt!! Xavier6401 likes this.

03-26-2009, 11:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Hey Semtex, where's the pic showing the filters up front? C'mon man you're kill'n me here! Nice write-up = rep points! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 03-26-2009 at 11:51 AM.

03-26-2009, 12:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 445	Nice Look forward to seeing the dyno with the whole combo now. __________________ I tellya what, its got this s-mode thing down here...it moveees so incredibly... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7JsL...e=channel_page

03-26-2009, 12:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Awesome job! I will be installing mine possibly tomorrow if I have time...

03-26-2009, 12:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	man. u2 guys are on point with the mods!! i gotta start earning more lol. for me it was the test pipes, next these G3s, then my audio system, the headlight mod, and the stillen exhaust. lemme know how these intakes are!!

03-26-2009, 03:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Skorch Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 469 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 540	Very nice writeup. You saved me the work of taking pics of my install now, thanks Did the front bumper come off pretty easily?

03-26-2009, 12:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	+repped. Though also requesting some pictures of the filter

03-26-2009, 03:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Sexy, I got mine in too. Will have a thread up as soon as I get the first set of pics.

03-26-2009, 04:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
The Weapon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport Blk Rep Power: 3372	That is nice! Does you car know you posted pictures of it without it's bumper on?

03-26-2009, 04:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
scorpion90 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 76 Posts: 109 Drives: 370Z Base 7AT+Sports Rep Power: 283	Cooling Reduction? Are you concerned that placing the intakes in front of the radiator will reduce airflow to the radiator and higher temperatures?

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