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

Azroadster · 12-04-2010, 10:46 AM

When you used the term "such a small area" I thought you meant how it fit as opposed to how it works. Sorry. Actually, I put the K&N drop in's first and then the tubes. I really can't discern much gain, but I do think that it sounds better than the stock tubes. I don't know if that is because of the tubes or the drop in's however. I have a Stillen CBE that really ramps up the sound anyway so it's hard to tell if it really made much difference. As others have stated, they dino'd the drop in's at a 6hp gain, and I would imagine that the tubes may add another 1 or 2. They are quite smooth where the stock tubes were not.

AZ

WhiskeyHotel · 12-04-2010, 10:52 AM

I installed the HPS intake tubes with K&N filters a couple of days ago. My butt dyno says 5 easy.

Seriously, though, they look good and the sound is slightly different. Corsport claims a dyno proven 6 HP improvement on their site for just the tubes.

makbc · 12-08-2010, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

Has anyone put the Stillen Gen 3 intakes on a Nismo? I know you can do it by removing that brace, but it makes me wonder what that brace does exactly? If it helps to stiffen the car somehow, i wouldnt want to remove this...

Thats also an important point that i need to know to.

jgvill · 12-08-2010, 11:53 AM

Anyone ever try K&N's air intake system? K&N claims 14 hp increase(?)

Pelican170 · 12-09-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makbc

Thats also an important point that i need to know to.

Yea I wish Stillen would test it out on the Nismo. I want to order these but wont until i know what that brace does exactly...

Pelican170 · 12-09-2010, 10:05 AM

Also, where can you buy the HPS tubes?

WhiskeyHotel · 12-09-2010, 10:21 AM

Corsport

CorSport Online Store

Holliday · 12-12-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

My tool box must have 200 hp by now.

Sh$t, MINE TOO!! HAHA!

Israeli_Z · 12-14-2010, 07:32 AM

I thought I knew what intakes I wanted (R2c) but I've always wanted a CAI. Is the GEN 3 a wet based filter? and what does that mean in terms of maintaining it? I have only ever had SRI's.....btw LOVE those Z1 powder coated GEN 3's!

Israeli_Z · 12-15-2010, 10:27 PM

Does anyone know if you can fit a Jim Wolf or R2c filters on the Stillen Gen 3's? I think it would make for an unbeatable combo!

Josh@STILLEN · 12-16-2010, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Israeli_Z

Does anyone know if you can fit a Jim Wolf or R2c filters on the Stillen Gen 3's? I think it would make for an unbeatable combo!

So if we offered a dry filter version of the intake (or dry filter upgrade/replacement for others).. that would be a win in your book?

Not out of the question.. K&N builds a great filter, but there is some cleaning application with the oiling..

And let's take the MAF issue out of the equation.. it's not a reality, K&N has fought that internet rumor hard.. as long as the application of the oil is done even semi-correctly..

But that being said, you're asking for dry filters on the Gen 3's?

Holliday · 12-16-2010, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

So if we offered a dry filter version of the intake (or dry filter upgrade/replacement for others).. that would be a win in your book?

Not out of the question.. K&N builds a great filter, but there is some cleaning application with the oiling..

And let's take the MAF issue out of the equation.. it's not a reality, K&N has fought that internet rumor hard.. as long as the application of the oil is done even semi-correctly..

But that being said, you're asking for dry filters on the Gen 3's?

YES! I think since Z1 has the options for painting your intake now you might as well be able to choose between a wet or dry filter

The reason I went with my Injen was 1, black paint (no polishing) and 2, Dry flow filters (no oiling) 3, I had experience with these from my G35

All I am saying is give people the option and you have the intake market in your hands

Israeli_Z · 12-16-2010, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

So if we offered a dry filter version of the intake (or dry filter upgrade/replacement for others).. that would be a win in your book?

Not out of the question.. K&N builds a great filter, but there is some cleaning application with the oiling..

And let's take the MAF issue out of the equation.. it's not a reality, K&N has fought that internet rumor hard.. as long as the application of the oil is done even semi-correctly..

But that being said, you're asking for dry filters on the Gen 3's?

Just speaking for myself, I prefer dry filters. I also have never been a fan of K&N (just a personal preference). I don't doubt their R&D but K&N would be my last choice. As to the MAF issue, I'm not sure what that's about....I guess I haven't got to that page yet.

GZ3 · 12-16-2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

So if we offered a dry filter version of the intake (or dry filter upgrade/replacement for others).. that would be a win in your book?

Not out of the question.. K&N builds a great filter, but there is some cleaning application with the oiling..

And let's take the MAF issue out of the equation.. it's not a reality, K&N has fought that internet rumor hard.. as long as the application of the oil is done even semi-correctly..

But that being said, you're asking for dry filters on the Gen 3's?

yes dry filter is WIN! Especially a dry one that can be cleaned and reused

Israeli_Z · 12-22-2010, 06:49 AM

Still curious what you guys think would happen if you slapped on an R2c filter on a Stillen Gen3. You think that the HP gains would decrease or increase?

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

12-04-2010, 10:46 AM	#91 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 16	When you used the term "such a small area" I thought you meant how it fit as opposed to how it works. Sorry. Actually, I put the K&N drop in's first and then the tubes. I really can't discern much gain, but I do think that it sounds better than the stock tubes. I don't know if that is because of the tubes or the drop in's however. I have a Stillen CBE that really ramps up the sound anyway so it's hard to tell if it really made much difference. As others have stated, they dino'd the drop in's at a 6hp gain, and I would imagine that the tubes may add another 1 or 2. They are quite smooth where the stock tubes were not. AZ __________________ AZ Roadster '09 Base\|Chicane Yellow\|TSW Nurburgrings\|Stillen CBE\|Eclipse AVN726E In Dash DVD/NAV\|Clear Bra\|H&R Spacers 15/20\|Hankook Ventus V-12's 275/35 & 305/30

12-04-2010, 10:52 AM	#92 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	I installed the HPS intake tubes with K&N filters a couple of days ago. My butt dyno says 5 easy. Seriously, though, they look good and the sound is slightly different. Corsport claims a dyno proven 6 HP improvement on their site for just the tubes. Last edited by WhiskeyHotel; 12-04-2010 at 11:01 AM.

12-14-2010, 07:32 AM	#99 (permalink)
Israeli_Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 125 Drives: 10 370Z Rep Power: 15	I thought I knew what intakes I wanted (R2c) but I've always wanted a CAI. Is the GEN 3 a wet based filter? and what does that mean in terms of maintaining it? I have only ever had SRI's.....btw LOVE those Z1 powder coated GEN 3's! __________________ 2010 Pearl White Sport 6M/T: Philips~ Amuse~Meisterschaft~Stillen~Polk~JL~Alpine~Wicked C.A.S.~ Last edited by Israeli_Z; 12-14-2010 at 07:50 AM.

12-15-2010, 10:27 PM	#100 (permalink)
Israeli_Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 125 Drives: 10 370Z Rep Power: 15	Does anyone know if you can fit a Jim Wolf or R2c filters on the Stillen Gen 3's? I think it would make for an unbeatable combo! __________________ 2010 Pearl White Sport 6M/T: Philips~ Amuse~Meisterschaft~Stillen~Polk~JL~Alpine~Wicked C.A.S.~

12-08-2010, 11:53 AM	#94 (permalink)
jgvill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cali Posts: 89 Drives: 40th Anniv Z Rep Power: 16	Anyone ever try K&N's air intake system? K&N claims 14 hp increase(?)

12-09-2010, 10:05 AM	#96 (permalink)
Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Also, where can you buy the HPS tubes?

12-09-2010, 10:21 AM	#97 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	Corsport CorSport Online Store

12-22-2010, 06:49 AM	#105 (permalink)
Israeli_Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 125 Drives: 10 370Z Rep Power: 15	Still curious what you guys think would happen if you slapped on an R2c filter on a Stillen Gen3. You think that the HP gains would decrease or increase? __________________ 2010 Pearl White Sport 6M/T: Philips~ Amuse~Meisterschaft~Stillen~Polk~JL~Alpine~Wicked C.A.S.~

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