Stillen Gen 3 Intake ate through my A/C Pipe...

djpathfinder · 07-13-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It's the best intake if you don't track. I'm considering removing mine if I can't find a proper way to insulate it. At the end of a session my intake tubes are at 200 degrees and bringing the intake charge temp up quite a bit. Heat soak is a killer. Plastic is an effective insulator, so I think Nissan got that part right.

Are you saying the metal tubing is heating up? You've got a point there...the Gen3's might be more effective if the tubing was plastic. The filters are in a great position already (out of the engine bay). However, when you're running, the air is traveling pretty quickly through that area, you do you think it actually has a chance to warm up significantly in that second or two that it takes the air to enter the plenum?

Methodical4u · 07-14-2011, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kielbasa16

The Injens do not have this issue. The only other thing about installing the Stillen intakes is that you have to do some cutting, nothing overly difficult but it deters some people. The Injens on the other hand sit very low to the ground and so it is not advised to drive through deep puddles as you can suck in some water.

Edit: with the Injens you also have to replace your washer fluid tank for a smaller one supplied by Injen!

I heard that whole water thing is just a myth... or perhaps it's just with turbo'd cars?

Trips · 07-14-2011, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

I heard that whole water thing is just a myth... or perhaps it's just with turbo'd cars?

No Myth! it has happened.

Engine flooded?

ChrisSlicks · 07-14-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Are you saying the metal tubing is heating up? You've got a point there...the Gen3's might be more effective if the tubing was plastic. The filters are in a great position already (out of the engine bay). However, when you're running, the air is traveling pretty quickly through that area, you do you think it actually has a chance to warm up significantly in that second or two that it takes the air to enter the plenum?

Yes it is. The performance fall-off is quite noticeable.

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Hey Chris, Have you looked at a thermal blanket? I'm having to Canyon Carve and have noticed the difference once the intakes reach max temps under the hood and was looking at a way to keeping the intakes at or close to ambient as possible.

That's what I'm think about. I know wstar did that to his right away but it hasn't really been tested under track conditions. As long as it doesn't melt or catch on fire I'm willing to try it.

christian370z · 07-14-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

I heard that whole water thing is just a myth... or perhaps it's just with turbo'd cars?

Where did you hear that? You are on a roll with intake comments.

Econ · 07-14-2011, 02:21 PM

ive heard the 370z doesnt even have intakes

Trips · 07-14-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

ive heard the 370z doesnt even have intakes

This guy

res0zsfa · 08-23-2012, 07:26 PM

yup, so apparently this happened to me as well. I took it to the shop and they say the intake ate thru the a/c line. I was so excited to install the intake that i hovered through the instructions.. I bought the a/c line at the dealer for 45 bucks, but they want around 1000 dollars for labor

res0zsfa · 08-23-2012, 07:28 PM

hyunsoo, did you ever get it fixed?

omg35s · 08-23-2012, 07:52 PM

I'm sure labor would be cheaper outside the dealership.

did you have the PVC pipe installed in order for it not to cut the AC lines?

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res0zsfa Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mukilteo/Seattle Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370z PW MT Rep Power: 15	yup, so apparently this happened to me as well. I took it to the shop and they say the intake ate thru the a/c line. I was so excited to install the intake that i hovered through the instructions.. I bought the a/c line at the dealer for 45 bucks, but they want around 1000 dollars for labor

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