STILLEN G3 Ultra Long Tube Intake

kustomZ · 03-08-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

I'm not sure I'd want them that low. It'd significantly increase the risk of hydro-lock if you have to drive through deep water in a heavy rainstorm or something. Considering how low these cars are to the ground already, I'd be really nervous if my intakes were that low to the ground. Just my

My brother's R-18 civic had a CAI that extended that low before I installed the turbo. I completely understand your point, but my Z won't be going out in that kind of weather, and if I had a G37 it would be the same way. So in my case it would be a one-off design...lol

Jonb91 · 03-09-2009, 08:41 PM

my current 06 accord intake goes all the way down inside the bumper and ive gone through deeper puddles than you would probably want to and i havent had a single problem, you just don't accelerate any and there will be minimal air sucking through the intake. and these are located behind the front emblem so i would vote there is no way water is getting that high anyway unless your driving through a flood which your screwed either way... because your driving through a FLOOD lol

semtex · 03-10-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonb91

and these are located behind the front emblem so i would vote there is no way water is getting that high anyway unless your driving through a flood which your screwed either way... because your driving through a FLOOD lol

I think maybe you mis-read his post. He's talking about locating them down in the little 'holes' next to the 'fangs'. (He'd have to punch out the little plastic panels there.) It's that idea that I was expressing my reservations about hydro-lock over, not the location of behind the emblem. But either way, I agree that the risk is minimal, depending on the area you live in and the conditions you drive through.

Jonb91 · 03-10-2009, 06:17 PM

o gotcha, hes talking about location them somewhere different than they would come normally lol, either way they look awesome i will definently be getting these when they come out assuming i end up with the Z

Kyle@STILLEN · 03-12-2009, 02:08 PM

We like to keep the filters as high off the ground as possible. Many people believe that the lower or closer to the ground you can get the filter the better. The problem is that as you get closer to the ground you are in fact pulling warmer air. The air closest to the ground is heated by the asphalt. You would be amazed at the differences in air temperature as you get higher off the ground.

Also, the closer you get to the ground the more likely you are to catch road debris, dirt, and of course your chances of hydro-locking increase as well.

semtex · 03-12-2009, 06:42 PM

You know, I never even thought about all the heat that comes up off of asphalt!

kustomZ · 03-12-2009, 08:30 PM

I didn't either...good point!

Skorch · 03-17-2009, 02:25 PM

So any update on the expected release date/pricing?

Josh@STILLEN · 03-17-2009, 03:56 PM

any minute..

Look for the release very soon..

Skorch · 03-17-2009, 04:03 PM

Excellent! Looking forward to it.

semtex · 03-17-2009, 04:31 PM

I have my credit card ready.

Funky370z · 03-17-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

I have my credit card ready.

Your not the only one!!!!!

Josh@STILLEN · 03-18-2009, 12:25 AM

Game on guys!

STILLEN Gen 3 Intakes Released!

03-12-2009, 06:42 PM	#111 (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	You know, I never even thought about all the heat that comes up off of asphalt! __________________ "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.

03-12-2009, 08:30 PM	#112 (permalink)
kustomZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 112 Drives: TBD Rep Power: 256	I didn't either...good point! __________________

03-17-2009, 04:31 PM	#116 (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	I have my credit card ready. __________________ "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.

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Jonb91 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370z sport/tour Rep Power: 16	my current 06 accord intake goes all the way down inside the bumper and ive gone through deeper puddles than you would probably want to and i havent had a single problem, you just don't accelerate any and there will be minimal air sucking through the intake. and these are located behind the front emblem so i would vote there is no way water is getting that high anyway unless your driving through a flood which your screwed either way... because your driving through a FLOOD lol

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Jonb91 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370z sport/tour Rep Power: 16	o gotcha, hes talking about location them somewhere different than they would come normally lol, either way they look awesome i will definently be getting these when they come out assuming i end up with the Z

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Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 307	We like to keep the filters as high off the ground as possible. Many people believe that the lower or closer to the ground you can get the filter the better. The problem is that as you get closer to the ground you are in fact pulling warmer air. The air closest to the ground is heated by the asphalt. You would be amazed at the differences in air temperature as you get higher off the ground. Also, the closer you get to the ground the more likely you are to catch road debris, dirt, and of course your chances of hydro-locking increase as well.

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Skorch Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 469 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 540	So any update on the expected release date/pricing?

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	any minute.. Look for the release very soon..

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	Game on guys! STILLEN Gen 3 Intakes Released!