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

NorCAlJoe · 05-06-2013, 12:16 PM

I have a 2010 370 Z NISMO and have the factory filters in it now. I tried K&N filters in my other vehicle and it screwed up the electronic O2 cesors and other things which ended up costin me a small fortune to fix.

What I would like to know is if there are any AWESOME air intakes that can be installed that wont hurt any censors. I realize it will void the factory warantee however I never will sell my car so I am not worried about isseus with the warantee.

Can anyone recomend a cold air intake system that is going to boost HP a little and or be O2 censor/electronic friendly?

Thanks for reading.....

NCJ

Armhunter · 05-06-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCAlJoe

I have a 2010 370 Z NISMO and have the factory filters in it now. I tried K&N filters in my other vehicle and it screwed up the electronic O2 cesors and other things which ended up costin me a small fortune to fix.

What I would like to know is if there are any AWESOME air intakes that can be installed that wont hurt any censors. I realize it will void the factory warantee however I never will sell my car so I am not worried about isseus with the warantee.

Can anyone recomend a cold air intake system that is going to boost HP a little and or be O2 censor/electronic friendly?

Thanks for reading.....

NCJ

I installed my Stillen CAI the day I got my car. No issues. But I was told it runs very Lean that way and you should get a tune. I didnt tune it until I got my whole system installed. CAI, Test Pipes and Cat Back, then Tune. Gained about 30HP.

JARblue · 05-06-2013, 01:07 PM

Stillen Gen3 is probably the most common CAI out there for the Z.

I'm very confused as to what happened with the K&N filters on your other car. They are a solid budget choice for the Z (I ran them for a few thousand miles before getting the R2C intakes), and I don't recall seeing anyone have problems with them.

Also, it won't void the warranty. However, any part that fails will not be warrantied if the dealer can claim the failure was a result of the installation of any aftermarket parts.

Chuck33079 · 05-06-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I'm very confused as to what happened with the K&N filters on your other car.

Me too. The only thing I can think of would be over-oiled filters, but that wouldn't cause any issues that a $3.99 can of MAF sensor cleaner wouldn't fix.

JARblue · 05-06-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Me too. The only thing I can think of would be over-oiled filters, but that wouldn't cause any issues that a $3.99 can of MAF sensor cleaner wouldn't fix.

ikr...

gomer_110 · 05-06-2013, 01:08 PM

Stillen G3's are the way to go. Just be warned that on a Nismo there's a couple small plates behind the fascia that have to be removed/trimmed.

fuct · 05-06-2013, 04:00 PM

ive had the K&N's in for almost 2 years. i even washed/re-oiled them last year. how did yours ruin the last engine?

olddudesrule · 05-06-2013, 08:35 PM

Have to agree with the majority here, and ask if you may have over oiled your K&N's? I've used them on nearly every car I've owned in the last 10 years, as well as my last two motorcycles. Properly cleaned and oiled, they work awesome. With the cost of two for our cars at > $100, and the Stillen G3 costing 5x's that much, I'm sticking with the K&N's for now. Our intakes draw in cooler air from the front of the radiator area anyway, so I really don't see enough of a difference to match the cost.

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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%
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05-06-2013, 12:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
NorCAlJoe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Burney CA Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 370 Z NISMO/ Z3 Rep Power: 14	Air Intake /new/ options ??? Help??? I have a 2010 370 Z NISMO and have the factory filters in it now. I tried K&N filters in my other vehicle and it screwed up the electronic O2 cesors and other things which ended up costin me a small fortune to fix. What I would like to know is if there are any AWESOME air intakes that can be installed that wont hurt any censors. I realize it will void the factory warantee however I never will sell my car so I am not worried about isseus with the warantee. Can anyone recomend a cold air intake system that is going to boost HP a little and or be O2 censor/electronic friendly? Thanks for reading..... NCJ

05-06-2013, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Stillen Gen3 is probably the most common CAI out there for the Z. I'm very confused as to what happened with the K&N filters on your other car. They are a solid budget choice for the Z (I ran them for a few thousand miles before getting the R2C intakes), and I don't recall seeing anyone have problems with them. Also, it won't void the warranty. However, any part that fails will not be warrantied if the dealer can claim the failure was a result of the installation of any aftermarket parts. olddudesrule likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-06-2013, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Stillen G3's are the way to go. Just be warned that on a Nismo there's a couple small plates behind the fascia that have to be removed/trimmed. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

05-06-2013, 08:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
olddudesrule Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 252 Drives: 2012 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Have to agree with the majority here, and ask if you may have over oiled your K&N's? I've used them on nearly every car I've owned in the last 10 years, as well as my last two motorcycles. Properly cleaned and oiled, they work awesome. With the cost of two for our cars at > $100, and the Stillen G3 costing 5x's that much, I'm sticking with the K&N's for now. Our intakes draw in cooler air from the front of the radiator area anyway, so I really don't see enough of a difference to match the cost. fuct likes this.

05-06-2013, 04:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	ive had the K&N's in for almost 2 years. i even washed/re-oiled them last year. how did yours ruin the last engine?

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