Lookin to install Stillen G3 any cons?

BoogerHead · 06-06-2013, 07:33 PM

I'm pretty much set on this exhaust but I can't find any cons in installing it. Only thing I've heard is that I run the risk of water damage to my engine. What's the likeihood of that happening? Looking to make an informed decision before I drop the cheddah! LOL!

w0rM · 06-06-2013, 07:48 PM

First off, it's an intake, not an exhaust. lol

The risk of hydrolock is pretty minimal. The G3 sits in front of the radiator and inside the bumper cover. Unless you drive into a lake and rev the engine, you're not likely to suck any water into it.

I can't really think of any negatives other than that. It's arguably the best intake made for the 370z.

BoogerHead · 06-06-2013, 08:18 PM

LOL! Oh man I can't believe I wrote exhaust...but during the post I was thinking intake LOL! But thanks for the info bruddah...looks like I'm buying me a new INTAKE!

1slow370 · 06-06-2013, 08:31 PM

watch the a/c lines when you install it. need to slip some hose over them so the intake doesn't rub or at some point down the road your a/c will stop working. it should be in the install manual now. so just double check this when you do it.

Eagle · 06-06-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BoogerHead

I'm pretty much set on this exhaust but I can't find any cons in installing it. Only thing I've heard is that I run the risk of water damage to my engine. What's the likeihood of that happening? Looking to make an informed decision before I drop the cheddah! LOL!

Biggest con is having to take the bumper off to install, remove or maintain it.

370zrider · 06-06-2013, 08:42 PM

I'm very happy with my Gen3 intake. Got almost a year since I've installed it (8,000km--5,000miles) and no problems.

I think it is hard to get the filters hydrolocked because most of the filter's surface is placed above the front crash bar.

370zrider · 06-06-2013, 08:46 PM

What 1slow370z says is important.

Also I would reccomend watching the cable that releases the hood. I removed one by accident and couldnt open the hood. I had to remove the front facia again and fix it.

Trips · 06-06-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BoogerHead

LOL! Oh man I can't believe I wrote exhaust...but during the post I was thinking intake LOL! But thanks for the info bruddah...looks like I'm buying me a new INTAKE!

Here's AK's DiY to make it a little easier.

DIY: Finally Installed The STILLEN G3 Intake today! Lots of Pics inside (AK370Z)

BoogerHead · 06-06-2013, 08:55 PM

Have to say this is the first time I've ever joined a forum And I'm glad I did...thanks for all the helpful info...its very much appreciated...hope to put up my own pics soon!

1Slow370...what kind of hose would u recommend?

w0rM · 06-06-2013, 09:29 PM

Oh yeah... and welcome to the forum.

06-06-2013, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
BoogerHead Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 48 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Lookin to install Stillen G3 any cons? I'm pretty much set on this exhaust but I can't find any cons in installing it. Only thing I've heard is that I run the risk of water damage to my engine. What's the likeihood of that happening? Looking to make an informed decision before I drop the cheddah! LOL!

06-06-2013, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	First off, it's an intake, not an exhaust. lol The risk of hydrolock is pretty minimal. The G3 sits in front of the radiator and inside the bumper cover. Unless you drive into a lake and rev the engine, you're not likely to suck any water into it. I can't really think of any negatives other than that. It's arguably the best intake made for the 370z. Trips, jlbrenne and 370zrider like this. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

06-06-2013, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	watch the a/c lines when you install it. need to slip some hose over them so the intake doesn't rub or at some point down the road your a/c will stop working. it should be in the install manual now. so just double check this when you do it. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

06-06-2013, 08:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
370zrider Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mexico Posts: 106 Drives: 370zM6tour12nosport Rep Power: 13	What 1slow370z says is important. Also I would reccomend watching the cable that releases the hood. I removed one by accident and couldnt open the hood. I had to remove the front facia again and fix it. __________________ Stillen [gen3 CAI + headers + HFC + Exhaust + UD Pulley + lightweight flywheel] + Uprev e-tune+ PC680 Odyssey battery + oil cooler + MishimotoThermostat = 312whp + 252wtq @1,500mts or 5,000ft elevation

06-06-2013, 08:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
BoogerHead Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 48 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Have to say this is the first time I've ever joined a forum And I'm glad I did...thanks for all the helpful info...its very much appreciated...hope to put up my own pics soon! 1Slow370...what kind of hose would u recommend? Last edited by BoogerHead; 06-06-2013 at 08:58 PM.

06-06-2013, 08:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
BoogerHead Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 48 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	LOL! Oh man I can't believe I wrote exhaust...but during the post I was thinking intake LOL! But thanks for the info bruddah...looks like I'm buying me a new INTAKE!

06-06-2013, 09:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	Oh yeah... and welcome to the forum. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

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