[Official] "Which intake should I buy for my Z?" thread.

Tresfr · 05-27-2010, 04:51 PM

Stock with drop ins

Supergoji · 05-24-2010, 10:17 PM

can anyone flow test the intakes?

Jamaica · 05-24-2010, 10:35 PM

Aem intake

mt007jb · 08-09-2014, 07:04 AM

Has anyone tried the jwt dual pop with the mishimoto silicone hoses? I've got the K&N drop ins now and am thinking of this combo, not sure if they'll work together.

09NismoZ0012 · 08-30-2017, 11:49 AM

My first mod on the 09 nismo was last week. The new AEM cold air induction kit. Sounds awesome. Definitely feels faster. Woke up the stock nismo exhaust now that it moves air through it. I recommend!

LunaZ · 06-06-2010, 12:06 AM

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

hfrog355 · 06-07-2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

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

Yep

Christothep · 08-26-2014, 09:39 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giY-46glsxY

That's K&N

MYZ34 · 06-02-2010, 09:22 AM

hey all,

just wondering what the go is with our Australian laws regarding a CAI setup? and which ones we are able to use over here... i was thinking of the next 3..

- hks
- stillen
- injen

however with the hks are these going to be ok if police look under the bonnet, as i think they are oil based and do not think thats lega?, and i heard that paper based filters are ok?

any help would be great

cheers guys

tao168 · 06-02-2010, 02:45 PM

Think all exposed intakes are not ok, that's why their all covered in stock cars

joshs09slvrZ · 06-04-2010, 05:53 PM

Hey guys! I don't know much about cars and what not so I need a little advice.

I had an intake on a Mustang a few years back, but I got it off eBay so it probably wasn't all that good. I've seen a few threads on here about short ram or long tubes. From what I've gathered, short ram is mostly just noise that will reduce performance and the long tubes will give you better performance, but you may have to cut things under the hood.

What I'd like to know is a couple things:

1) If I spend money on an intake, I'd like to get a good one that will increase my performance, but also not decrease my MPG. Is this possible?

2) Are there any intakes besides the short rams where I wouldn't need to cut anything under the hood to make it fit correctly?

3) Will I need a tune? I don't plan on racing...just really looking for a bit more power and to help the engine in the long run; so I don't plan on getting a tune. Without a tune, will the car start throwing codes or anything?

I apologize for all the questions, but would really appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

Cyberium · 06-04-2010, 07:21 PM

I'll answer your questions before people start trying to kill you for not searching because they are pretty straight forward.

1. I'm not sure any intakes decrease MPG. It might seem like it because once people have them installed they like to redline their cars 90% of the time. Better air flow should = better MPG

2. With the Stillen G3 intakes you just need to enlarge holes on both sides. Injen intakes you don't have to cut anything, but you will need to replace your windshield washer fluid tank. Either way, you'll be doing some sort of modifying.

3. If your just doing intakes for now, you do not need a tune. Just disconnect your battery after install and let the ECU reset and it will adapt to the added airflow. You won't throw any codes as long as your MAF sensor is hooked back correctly and there are no leaks

Togo · 06-04-2010, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberium

I'll answer your questions before people start trying to kill you for not searching because they are pretty straight forward.

1. I'm not sure any intakes decrease MPG. It might seem like it because once people have them installed they like to redline their cars 90% of the time. Better air flow should = better MPG

2. With the Stillen G3 intakes you just need to enlarge holes on both sides. Injen intakes you don't have to cut anything, but you will need to replace your windshield washer fluid tank. Either way, you'll be doing some sort of modifying.

3. If your just doing intakes for now, you do not need a tune. Just disconnect your battery after install and let the ECU reset and it will adapt to the added airflow. You won't throw any codes as long as your MAF sensor is hooked back correctly and there are no leaks

joshs09slvrZ · 06-04-2010, 07:43 PM

Thank you! I saw the Injen intake where you had to modify the washer fluid. What about the AEM intake? It looks like it comes with a new container?

Seb@SZ · 06-04-2010, 07:48 PM

BTW, if the intake increases the sampling tube of the MAF it will run leaner. The ECU cannot compensate for that as the air measured via the MAF is not the same.

View Poll Results: Which intake should I buy to go with FI exhaust 18 inch res and RHFC
Injen 1989	2	0.80%
Injen 1990	3	1.20%
Stillen Gen 2	9	3.59%
Stillen Gen 3	180	71.71%
TOPSECRET	5	1.99%
ARC	2	0.80%
HKS	9	3.59%
AEM	17	6.77%
OEM	24	9.56%
Voters: 251. You may not vote on this poll

05-27-2010, 04:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tresfr Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 55 Drives: Black 370Z Rep Power: 16	Stock Stock with drop ins

05-24-2010, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	Aem intake 09NismoZ0012 likes this.

08-09-2014, 07:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
mt007jb Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, GBR Posts: 3 Drives: 09 Z Sil Tour Spt 6M Rep Power: 13	intake questions Has anyone tried the jwt dual pop with the mishimoto silicone hoses? I've got the K&N drop ins now and am thinking of this combo, not sure if they'll work together.

06-06-2010, 12:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 513	I think I'm gonna go with drop-ins and the Cobb tubes. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

05-24-2010, 10:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Supergoji Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Westchester NY Age: 36 Posts: 311 Drives: Z32tt / Supra tt Rep Power: 257	can anyone flow test the intakes?

08-30-2017, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
09NismoZ0012 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TX Posts: 10 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 13	My first mod on the 09 nismo was last week. The new AEM cold air induction kit. Sounds awesome. Definitely feels faster. Woke up the stock nismo exhaust now that it moves air through it. I recommend!

08-26-2014, 09:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Christothep Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 30 Drives: 2016 370 NISMO Rep Power: 12	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giY-46glsxY That's K&N

06-02-2010, 09:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
MYZ34 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: brisbane AUS Posts: 111 Drives: 2009 370z 6spd Rep Power: 16	Which intake? hey all, just wondering what the go is with our Australian laws regarding a CAI setup? and which ones we are able to use over here... i was thinking of the next 3.. - hks - stillen - injen however with the hks are these going to be ok if police look under the bonnet, as i think they are oil based and do not think thats lega?, and i heard that paper based filters are ok? any help would be great cheers guys

06-02-2010, 02:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
tao168 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 133 Drives: 09 White 370z Rep Power: 16	Think all exposed intakes are not ok, that's why their all covered in stock cars

06-04-2010, 05:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Which intake is best for me? Hey guys! I don't know much about cars and what not so I need a little advice. I had an intake on a Mustang a few years back, but I got it off eBay so it probably wasn't all that good. I've seen a few threads on here about short ram or long tubes. From what I've gathered, short ram is mostly just noise that will reduce performance and the long tubes will give you better performance, but you may have to cut things under the hood. What I'd like to know is a couple things: 1) If I spend money on an intake, I'd like to get a good one that will increase my performance, but also not decrease my MPG. Is this possible? 2) Are there any intakes besides the short rams where I wouldn't need to cut anything under the hood to make it fit correctly? 3) Will I need a tune? I don't plan on racing...just really looking for a bit more power and to help the engine in the long run; so I don't plan on getting a tune. Without a tune, will the car start throwing codes or anything? I apologize for all the questions, but would really appreciate any advice. Thanks!

06-04-2010, 07:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 17	I'll answer your questions before people start trying to kill you for not searching because they are pretty straight forward. 1. I'm not sure any intakes decrease MPG. It might seem like it because once people have them installed they like to redline their cars 90% of the time. Better air flow should = better MPG 2. With the Stillen G3 intakes you just need to enlarge holes on both sides. Injen intakes you don't have to cut anything, but you will need to replace your windshield washer fluid tank. Either way, you'll be doing some sort of modifying. 3. If your just doing intakes for now, you do not need a tune. Just disconnect your battery after install and let the ECU reset and it will adapt to the added airflow. You won't throw any codes as long as your MAF sensor is hooked back correctly and there are no leaks __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

06-04-2010, 07:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Thank you! I saw the Injen intake where you had to modify the washer fluid. What about the AEM intake? It looks like it comes with a new container?

06-04-2010, 07:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Seb@SZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chatsworth Posts: 277 Drives: Zs Rep Power: 25	BTW, if the intake increases the sampling tube of the MAF it will run leaner. The ECU cannot compensate for that as the air measured via the MAF is not the same.

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