That's not too bad at all.


I don't know much, but that doesn't even seem right.

You can go with Invidia Gemini below $900:tup: by Lou @ Amplified. This is a high quality system too.

Didn't you just post pictures of that in another thread? What about sound?

nope, that wasn't me. Here's the detailed review http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...omparison.html

I just ordered mine and it should be here by Tuesday with the ERZ hfc.:driving:

I think I'm gonna go with drop-ins and the Cobb tubes.

Yep

best intake?
 

What is the best intake in ur opinon tell me why as well pls?

Cost wise, HPS post MAF Tubes and K&N drop in filters,

HP# wise Stillen G3 intakes.


DAN

The best will be a toss up between the Injen and Stillen G3 intakes, both have their pluses and minuses but I believe that the Stillen intake shows the best peak gains at the moment. I have the Stillens and I love them in every way!

:iagree:

On the G3's I dont like the idea of removing the bumper to clean the filters. (I think the bumper has to be removed,correct me if im wrong.)

the best intakes until now is Stillen Generation 3 Cold Air Intakes

click here Stillen CAI

Yes for the longer intake tube like AEM, Stillen G3 and Injen CAI, you will need to remove the front bumper to clean the filter. It's not that hard to take off once you get use to it.

Wow. Didn't know that. I thought we only had to remove the bumper for the install. Still, the HP gains might be worth the hassle.

Best intake can be found here

http://www.the370z.com/exhaust-intak...torsports.html

It's cause the filters sit right behind the bumper. Injen and Aem filters sit underneath the headlights and the Stillen are between the headlights. For the Injen and the AEM, you can probably create a opening on the bottom of car to get the filters off.

HP noticeable gain?? Not really, it's just louder in the front at high RPM.

To the op: I like the one I went with, Injen CAI. The only thing you have to do is change the stock window washer fluid reservoir with the Injen customize one(still off my car, who needs it? lol) and the intake just bolts right on. You don't need cut anything. And you can decide to go black or chrome tubes. I went with the black.

G3 18whp
Injen 15whp

Stillen G3 FTW!!! My very first mod

I don't why why people always bring up the matter of cleaning the filters off when it only needs to be done every 50,000 miles. That is a couple of years between cleaning for most people and it takes all of 30 minutes to remove the front bumper anyway.

yeah.... tell me about it.lol

And given the time to take them off, wash them and let them dry, removing the bumper is a very small part of the whole process anyway ;)

The intervals for filter cleaning mainly depends on the conditions the car is driven on, For me the real question here cost, power gains and installation and cleaning procedure. These are numbers from other posts on the forum:

K&N drop ins + HPS tubes= aronund 13 whp costs around 200, easy installation and cleaning.

Stillen G3's= 18 whp costs around 500, mods to install, bumper removal to install and clean.

For me is a 5 whp difference, not worth the money or the hastle, this is my personal opinion.:ugh2:

totally agree with this. just because there are listed set intervals for cleaning, means nothing. It all depends on driving style, weather in your area...the conditions.

ohh and on a side note for drop in filters AFE dry flow>K&N :tup:

Is that what people are getting with the HPS tubes and Filters 13whp? I didnt even dyno my car after installation I figured it would be that good of a gain.



DAN

Stick on a few K&N decals for 20 whp.

Stillen G3s seem to be a good mod indeed.

*writes down on list of parts to buy*

If you don't plan on doing any mods except intake then get the stillen Gen 3's since they give the largest gains. If however you plan to do exhaust and other mods then it really doesn't matter. People who have exhaust, HFC, etc who then did intake afterwards all saw roughly the same gains: 5-8hp. So whether you just get k&n drop ins, the k&n short ram intake, or still Gen 3's you will get the same gains if you plan to do other mods.

In my opinion I would rank them in this order: k&n drop in's, k&n short ram, then still GEN 3's. Mainly due to cost and ease of maintance. K&N drop in's work well and give gains without the look of having an intake. The k&n short ram is good for those who want gains but also want to pop the hood and show they have something. The GEN 3's are a good qaulity intake with that WOW factor but require a good deal more work to install and maintain compared to the other two mentioned (although still not hard to do). Really it's just up to you and what you are looking for as in the end the hp gains will all be roughly the same if you plan to do any other mods.

the OP did not asked for the cheapest intakes so your ranking is wrong.

he is asking about the most powerfull intakes available for VHR.. which is Stillen CAI..

Now its "HIS" call if he wanna go for CAI or SRI but the direct answer for his question is
Stillen Gen 3

You can even make marginally more power with Stillen G3s if you utilize the fangs and route some cold air with ducting up to the filter location as well.

It's not that black and white. I'd rather give the OP all the tools to make his decision.

Definately Stillen G3's FTW...Was also looking into this issue at one point in time, but after looking at all the independent reviews their gains/numbers came out pretty consistent.

I've definately seen/felt better throttle response, and you can hear the difference of the motor when reving past 5K...If you have an aftermarket exhaust you won't be able to hear it, unless you're outside of the car.

I'm interested in the K & N drop in filter and the HPS tubes combination... price seems right and the added power is good. Actually I didn't expect that much from this combination. Not a fan of long tube CAI's especially here in PR when all of a sudden cats and dogs fall from the sky... I've seen my plenty share of hydrolocks.

Could someone route me on where are the best deals for teh K&N's and the HPS tubes? PR370 where did you get yours from?

:ughdance:

Stillens are just as likely to hydrolock as your stock intakes if oyu check the position.

PR's weather and climate is similiar to that of Guam's....the way that the Stillen G3's are designed are to avoid any type of Hydrolocking....That is why they are postioned behind the front bumper area... Cats and Dogs have been dropping out of the sky here lately as it is our season...The only way you're gonna hydrolock with the Stillen G3's is if you actually drive your Z into a lake.

The Injen's CAI's design is more prone to hydrolock vs the Stillen...Now in reference to the SRI (K&N Drop Ins/HPS Tubes Combo) that you're talking about, based on all that I've read about SRI's...there are zero to negative HP gains...This is due in part to the Z's engine bay getting heat soaked from the High Heat tempertaures of the HR motor....Thus instead of getting cooler air into the engine, you're actually gonna get hotter air with SRI's....The Stock boxes are a lot better, as with the way the stock air boxes are to minimize the amount of heat around the filter area.

Just My :twocents:

My tool box must have 200 hp by now.

Thanks for the feedback guys. Bolio I don't understand your comments on the SRI, the K&N and MPS combo doesn't seem to be an SRI. From what I've read on the MPS tubes all that they do is eliminate the inefficiency of the stock air inlet piping section. Could someone with this setup provide further clarification?

On the G3 being the best option HP wise I agree however I don't plan on spending $599 + shipping at this point for only 5 additional HP... If the 13 WHP claim stands... Does anyone has the dyno sheet to prove this?

You can check out the Stillen website for Gen 3 info. They have dyno sheets and photos galore.

I got My K&N's used on ebay, the HPS tubes from Corsportusa.com. Will be on the dyno soon with my combination will let you guys know.

Thank you PR370z. Could you post some pictures of your setup? Also that dyno sheet will be good to see.

From which part of PR are you?

G3's are the best.
I am a tight arse until I can go FI, even so I would not drop 500 bucks on them, drop ins and Post MAFs = win in bang for buck.

In the end its all about the duct, or the filters...
I would say f5.. although your going for numbers.
Ask vendors for before and after dyno results.

Most gains = Stillen Gen 3... but that comes at a cost of making permanent chances to your car (making the intake holes bigger), and more involved installation/maintenance (removing the bumper).

R2c is the best short ram intake, hands down. Easier installation/maintenance. Dry filters that only need to be cleaned with compressed air from the inside-out.

It all depends on how comfortable you are working on your car.