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

KamiSpeed · 05-03-2011, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nynhex

I'd like something that makes the engine bay look nice but also performs. On my 350z I had Stillen intakes but they were like pop-chargers. Not as visually pleasing but they worked well. I saw the Stillen G3 they looked nice and were unique but I need some advice from those already familiar with the 370z platform.

I haven't seen any major complainants about the stillen G3 but I think the Injen gets about one more whp... so really its up to you haha. Most reputable intakes out there are close in performance gain the major difference is which one you like most

370zjames · 05-07-2011, 05:55 AM

Ok. I'm looking for a new intake for my Z~!!!! WHich one should i get??
I'm thinking K&N ,, what ya think??
Im pretty sure most of u talked about this before but help ur Z brother out ppl!!!!

Kingbaby · 05-07-2011, 07:27 AM

Search broham!

Alchemy · 05-09-2011, 10:04 PM

Stillen gen3. They sound great, look great and provide excellent gains. I mean its a Z, you cant go wrong w Stillen.

esfourteen · 05-10-2011, 01:29 AM

Most people go with the gen 3's, they look, sound and perform great, can't go wrong. If i were modding on a budget I would do drop-ins and maf tubes.

370Z JT · 05-10-2011, 01:49 AM

I myself am in the market as well. I'm looking for a used Gen 3 to pop up for sale. If not I'm getting the Takeda Attack cold air intake that is due to release soon. msrp is only $350.

esfourteen · 05-10-2011, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

I myself am in the market as well. I'm looking for a used Gen 3 to pop up for sale. If not I'm getting the Takeda Attack cold air intake that is due to release soon. msrp is only $350.

mine will be going up for sale in a few weeks, stillen supercharger is going on soon. ~6k miles on them, about a year old.

370Z JT · 05-10-2011, 02:55 AM

Pm'd

ZForce · 05-10-2011, 02:57 AM

Most people go with Injen, great performance and sound, easy access, dry filter is a plus, comes in black.

kdo2milger · 05-10-2011, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RekeHavoc

Best bang for the buck? Neither of those...

My new HPS post MAF tubes installed

agreed! i will be dumping the pos takedas for these w/ k&n drop ins...

370zjames · 05-16-2011, 04:39 AM

I know most of u went trou. this alreadty but plz help me out!!
I want intake for my z and not sure which one i should get...

I'm thinking K&N typoon or k&N drop in!

What ya think??

1slow370 · 05-16-2011, 06:05 AM

grammar <- use it (ok i'm done nagging)

most people are getting either the stillen Gen3(it shows the most gains but is harder to install and requires a tiny bit of cutting, the injen intake about the same but mounts the filter really low so if you get lots of rain or drive through big puddles you risk hydrolocking(=bad)

the cheaper and easier route that is showing some good results is the K&N drop in filters and the HPS post mass-airflow silicone tubes(which are backordered almost everywhere. also these will not sound like the stillen ones

either intake works better with air piped in from the fangs (check the DIY section)

and try to search more starting a new thread is easy but as you said it has been heard and said before so see the search in the top right? try "best intake"

dbkustomz · 10-25-2011, 02:59 PM

Stillen Gen 3 for $510

OR

K&N for $306

wheee! · 10-25-2011, 03:11 PM

Shop around for the GEN III's. The K&N's are not as effective as the Stillen's.

TypeOne · 10-25-2011, 04:53 PM

This is probably the most frequently asked questions on this site. If you search around for the threads, there are tons of comparisons.

I have the G3 intakes as a reference. I love them, wouldn't have any other intake system.

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

05-07-2011, 05:55 AM	#152 (permalink)
370zjames Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 404 Drives: 10' 370Z 6MT/ Sports Rep Power: 15	Intake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok. I'm looking for a new intake for my Z~!!!! WHich one should i get?? I'm thinking K&N ,, what ya think?? Im pretty sure most of u talked about this before but help ur Z brother out ppl!!!!

05-09-2011, 10:04 PM	#154 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Stillen gen3. They sound great, look great and provide excellent gains. I mean its a Z, you cant go wrong w Stillen. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

05-10-2011, 01:29 AM	#155 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 18	Most people go with the gen 3's, they look, sound and perform great, can't go wrong. If i were modding on a budget I would do drop-ins and maf tubes. __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

05-10-2011, 01:49 AM	#156 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	I myself am in the market as well. I'm looking for a used Gen 3 to pop up for sale. If not I'm getting the Takeda Attack cold air intake that is due to release soon. msrp is only $350. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

05-10-2011, 02:55 AM	#158 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	Pm'd __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

05-10-2011, 02:57 AM	#159 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Most people go with Injen, great performance and sound, easy access, dry filter is a plus, comes in black.

05-16-2011, 04:39 AM	#161 (permalink)
370zjames Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 404 Drives: 10' 370Z 6MT/ Sports Rep Power: 15	Which intake Should i get?? I know most of u went trou. this alreadty but plz help me out!! I want intake for my z and not sure which one i should get... I'm thinking K&N typoon or k&N drop in! What ya think??

05-16-2011, 06:05 AM	#162 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	grammar <- use it (ok i'm done nagging) most people are getting either the stillen Gen3(it shows the most gains but is harder to install and requires a tiny bit of cutting, the injen intake about the same but mounts the filter really low so if you get lots of rain or drive through big puddles you risk hydrolocking(=bad) the cheaper and easier route that is showing some good results is the K&N drop in filters and the HPS post mass-airflow silicone tubes(which are backordered almost everywhere. also these will not sound like the stillen ones either intake works better with air piped in from the fangs (check the DIY section) and try to search more starting a new thread is easy but as you said it has been heard and said before so see the search in the top right? try "best intake" __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

10-25-2011, 02:59 PM	#163 (permalink)
dbkustomz Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Yuma Age: 32 Posts: 16 Drives: On the dotted lines Rep Power: 14	which intake should i get (stillen gen 3 or k&n)??? Stillen Gen 3 for $510 OR K&N for $306

10-25-2011, 03:11 PM	#164 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Shop around for the GEN III's. The K&N's are not as effective as the Stillen's. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

10-25-2011, 04:53 PM	#165 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	This is probably the most frequently asked questions on this site. If you search around for the threads, there are tons of comparisons. I have the G3 intakes as a reference. I love them, wouldn't have any other intake system.

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