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

[lemon-fresh]

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Who told you that?

Common sense. You don't have to clean the filters?

[Jordo!]

Originally Posted by ZForce

interesting, subd.

Things I would be looking for:

air flow
gains
heat soak
sound
throttle response
ease of filter maintenance
hydrolock
cost

Is it plug n play ? or tune required?

Goal is to achieve all of things while keeping costs at or below Stillen G3's, but we'll have to wait and see.

These guys seem to know their onions on fluid dynamics and make beautiful CNC stuff (see link in the thread to pics of their FR-S intake in development), so I think it is very, very promising.

Goal is also plug and play, no tuning required, but of course, may serve to optimize gains as with any other bolt-on.

I'm stressing the importance of rigorous dyno testing too -- I want to see something developed for the community (and of course for me!) that clearly works as advertised, and offers high bang for the buck.

[RUFFSTUFF]

Originally Posted by Thorazine_IM

ok im not really feeling like removing the bumber since its a brand new car and i just dont wanna touch it get everything all loose and misaligned. so if i go the short ram route which intake is the best in terms of hp gains?

It's pretty easy, and once you realize how the bumper actually attaches to the car you'll realize that it's really more of a fascia... Go for it!

[ZForce]

Jordo, the link to thread was awesome. True with many bolts on, a tune is going to achieve the most gains. Thanks for taking on this project!

[Thorazine_IM]

what do you guys think about the r2c intakes? they have heat shields to prevent heat soak.

[SA370]

Originally Posted by Thorazine_IM

what do you guys think about the r2c intakes? they have heat shields to prevent heat soak.

i like it. just got it installed this week, did not dyno, but the car does feel more responsive and the growl the intakes give under throttle is awesome, i know no different (other intakes), but i am happy i got the r2c

[Jordo!]

Originally Posted by ZForce

Jordo, the link to thread was awesome. True with many bolts on, a tune is going to achieve the most gains. Thanks for taking on this project!

For car guys by car guys

I want to see something cool built that offers bang for the buck so everybody wins.

Originally Posted by Thorazine_IM

what do you guys think about the r2c intakes? they have heat shields to prevent heat soak.

Their set up isn't bad, but it's not clear how well the heat shield seals to the hood or mates to the front of the car.

If it does so perfectly -- awesome!

But... a CNC'd elliptical velocity stack with perfect shielding and proper ducting has potential to be even awesomer. Hence my interest in getting the Swift Racing project going.

[theDreamer]

Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Common sense. You don't have to clean the filters?

Filters are good for 40k miles before a recharge is required on the Stillen Gen 3.
The filters themselves need to replaced around 80k-100k miles from what Stillen reports.

[theDreamer]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

No, it's more than that...



Assume another 3-4 with the tubes.

I don't like to assume, from what others have reported with just filter/tube has been 5-8whp.

[Pelican170]

Originally Posted by Thorazine_IM

5-8?? efff that im just gonna go stillen gen 3 and remove the damn bumper and get around 17 to the wheels correct??

This is not the case if you plan on adding any other breathing mods. The dyno's ive seen for the tubes and filters are around 8 - 10 AFTER adding exhaust and other things... Thats right around where the stillens would be after breathing mods...

Remember, manufacturer claims are for the Intakes with no other modifications and once you add them, those claims diminish...

[RUFFSTUFF]

Intake gains are mostly found in turbocharged or supercharged applications... There isn't much to be expected in a NA vehicle. OEM intakes are not that bad to get huge gains from replacing them...

[slynx]

Should check out what Akuma motorsports is doing with their new intakes!

[Gibby1113]

I know there's the search feature but I'm asking which intake I should get. I'm at that point where I need to order intakes and I'm not sure which ones to get. I want the k&n intakes because they stay in the engine bay and there is no need for the removal of the front bumper. I really want the stillen intakes or the aam intakes but idk how to take off my bumper.

I know there is a sweet DIY by AK on the stillen intakes, but I don't really have experience with installing mods. It would be my first mod and I would need to remove me front bumper, cut into the vents, install the intakes, and put the bumper back on. Seems complicated, especially for someone who has never done anything remotely close to this.

I really want the stillen intakes so I went to a shop here and the guy was really cool and is gonna install by berk exhaust for me and quoted me a pretty good price for the installation of my exhaust. I asked how much it would be for a set up like the stillen intakes he said it would be about $175 max. Now idk if I should just do it myself, a 21 yr old who has never done this before with no wrench time, or pay $175 for it to be done professionally. Idk any input guys? Recommendations?

Thanks!

[370Z JT]

Have your buddy help you and save the money.

[Sh0velMan]

Buncha bolts under the car, plastic clips inside the engine bay, two big sheetmetal screws in the fenders and you can pull the bumper right off.

Get help from a friend if you're skeered, don't let this super simple (you can have it off in less than 15 minutes the first time you try it) job scare you off.