Stillen g3 intake

Josh@STILLEN · 06-06-2009, 10:42 PM

The dyno results that have come out of technosquare are definitely different from results we've seen, and by the numerous others on this site, so it's hard for me to speak directly regarding that article.

Fresh air is fresh air, and obviously the cooler the air the increased benefit for an air intake system.

We rely on testing to determine results, and we have not tested the benefits directly relating the air intake and vented bumpers. There is a good chance we would not develop this type of product, and here is the reasoning:

1. We could develop a urethane piece that would work great by altering the factory fascia, requiring cutting and altering.. but for a lot of people, making such a significant change to their factory fascia would be a turnoff, and would require at least some proficiency of a body/paint shop to make sure cutting and installation were successful.

2. We could design a complete fascia with built in air passages for this reason, but a complete fascia brings the price way up, and the rest of the design would need to be one that was popular. Creating a urethane mold is an extremely expensive process, but one that nets the highest quality part, and volume sold is the only thing to bring that balance back.

Anything is possible, and we're open to what you the owners are looking for..

semtex · 06-07-2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

The dyno results that have come out of technosquare are definitely different from results we've seen, and by the numerous others on this site, so it's hard for me to speak directly regarding that article.

Fresh air is fresh air, and obviously the cooler the air the increased benefit for an air intake system.

We rely on testing to determine results, and we have not tested the benefits directly relating the air intake and vented bumpers. There is a good chance we would not develop this type of product, and here is the reasoning:

1. We could develop a urethane piece that would work great by altering the factory fascia, requiring cutting and altering.. but for a lot of people, making such a significant change to their factory fascia would be a turnoff, and would require at least some proficiency of a body/paint shop to make sure cutting and installation were successful.

2. We could design a complete fascia with built in air passages for this reason, but a complete fascia brings the price way up, and the rest of the design would need to be one that was popular. Creating a urethane mold is an extremely expensive process, but one that nets the highest quality part, and volume sold is the only thing to bring that balance back.

Anything is possible, and we're open to what you the owners are looking for..

Josh, here's my suggestion. Make a kit that takes advantage of those little panels next to the 'fangs'. Those panels can be removed. So make little urethane pieces that bolt into those slots with an exact fit, then make some sort of tubing that attaches to the back of the pieces and directs the air right at the filters of the G3. I'll be happy to do independent testing for you. (I know, big surprise, right?) The nice thing about this idea is that there's no need to cut into the fascia, no need for new fascia, doesn't spoil the look of the stock fascia, etc., etc. And I bet it'd be relatively inexpensive too.

Josh@STILLEN · 06-07-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Josh, here's my suggestion. Make a kit that takes advantage of those little panels next to the 'fangs'. Those panels can be removed. So make little urethane pieces that bolt into those slots with an exact fit, then make some sort of tubing that attaches to the back of the pieces and directs the air right at the filters of the G3. I'll be happy to do independent testing for you. (I know, big surprise, right?) The nice thing about this idea is that there's no need to cut into the fascia, no need for new fascia, doesn't spoil the look of the stock fascia, etc., etc. And I bet it'd be relatively inexpensive too.

I'd be happy to bring this up in next new products meeting.. thanks for the suggestion..

drisko · 06-08-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

I'd be happy to bring this up in next new products meeting.. thanks for the suggestion..

I would be interested in an intake kit that utilizes those holes as well. I have a feeling there would be a lot of power to be gained.

Do you think it would be possible to design an intake where the bumper would not have to be removed to change the air filter?

Modshack · 06-08-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by drisko

I would be interested in an intake kit that utilizes those holes as well. I have a feeling there would be a lot of power to be gained.

My parts just came in to build the front air feeds using the fang side openings. Don't expect much power to be gained though...Even the stock intake system runs only 8-10 degrees over ambient (IAT's) No report on the Stilled but it's pulling air from the same area..

This all will be DIY'd when I get my car back from the Body shop...

Some flanges to bolt to the fang openings and radiator pass-thru area and some very flexible Aeroduct hose to connect the two.

ZforMe · 06-08-2009, 11:40 AM

Thought about this mod last night, and came up with a possible concern. We all know how hot tracks can get. Do you think the height of which the fangs are will actually bring in hot track air in lieu of the "cold air" we're looking for?

Modshack · 06-08-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ZforMe

Thought about this mod last night, and came up with a possible concern. We all know how hot tracks can get. Do you think the height of which the fangs are will actually bring in hot track air in lieu of the "cold air" we're looking for?

All the air's coming in there anyway....Were you thinking roof snorkel??..

Looks like about mid-point on the grill opening..

06-08-2009, 11:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
ZforMe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 238 Drives: 370Z Sport Auto PG Rep Power: 17	Thought about this mod last night, and came up with a possible concern. We all know how hot tracks can get. Do you think the height of which the fangs are will actually bring in hot track air in lieu of the "cold air" we're looking for? __________________ 13.369 @ 102.73 Bone Stock. BERK HFC's installed 5/14/09 @ 1490miles, 13.212 @ 106.15. Cobb Post MAF Hoses installed 3/20/10 @ 5,043miles, future: FI exhaust with 18" res and s/s cans.

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06-06-2009, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	The dyno results that have come out of technosquare are definitely different from results we've seen, and by the numerous others on this site, so it's hard for me to speak directly regarding that article. Fresh air is fresh air, and obviously the cooler the air the increased benefit for an air intake system. We rely on testing to determine results, and we have not tested the benefits directly relating the air intake and vented bumpers. There is a good chance we would not develop this type of product, and here is the reasoning: 1. We could develop a urethane piece that would work great by altering the factory fascia, requiring cutting and altering.. but for a lot of people, making such a significant change to their factory fascia would be a turnoff, and would require at least some proficiency of a body/paint shop to make sure cutting and installation were successful. 2. We could design a complete fascia with built in air passages for this reason, but a complete fascia brings the price way up, and the rest of the design would need to be one that was popular. Creating a urethane mold is an extremely expensive process, but one that nets the highest quality part, and volume sold is the only thing to bring that balance back. Anything is possible, and we're open to what you the owners are looking for..