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

tiger123 · 02-07-2014, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 370ZYZFR1

First of all, thank you everyone for replying and giving your input on a few previous threads. After long thought and research, I ordered the FI exhaust system. I did not order the RHFC yet but am 90% sure I will before my exhaust ships in 7 weeks.

Having said that, the only mods I will do for performance will be exhaust, rhfc, and maybe intake. After hearing feedback from last thread concerning the intake, I figured this was worth starting a new thread.

I have narrowed the I takes down to the following.

1. Injen sp1989. $490.00
2. Injen sp1990. $499.99 (what's difference?)
3. Stillen generation 2 $422.00
4. Stillen generation 3 $535.00

Questions:

1. How much estimate hp will these add?
2. Which ones require removing the front bumper? And is it the full actual bumper that has to come off?
3. Which ones are easiest to install and maintain (changing filters )
4. Do these filters last similar to regular air filters
5. If I do the intake as well as other mods, do I need a tune? I have heard no and yes. Some say you can lose hp if tune isn't necessary.

Thanks for all your help

AFE Takeda Stage 2 CAI. You have to pull the front bumper but no other modification required, unlike the Stillen G3.

370ZYZFR1 · 02-07-2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tiger123

AFE Takeda Stage 2 CAI. You have to pull the front bumper but no other modification required, unlike the Stillen G3.

Good info. Wonder if produce same hp?

I admit, leaning toward g3 but don't want to mess with all the modification needed to mount it. This may be a good alternative.

Chuck33079 · 02-07-2014, 08:01 AM

Don't let the "modifications" required scare you. Theres a hole in the plastic radiator support that needs to be a touch bigger to fit the piping. It's a ten minute job with a Dremel. It's not something that's going to damage the car.

DEpointfive0 · 02-07-2014, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 370ZYZFR1

Good info. Wonder if produce same hp?

I admit, leaning toward g3 but don't want to mess with all the modification needed to mount it. This may be a good alternative.

All the modification?
If you have a Dremel you can cut the radiator bracket in...45 seconds...
And no way it makes as high of HP just because it will have turbulent airflow, but it's negligible

DEpointfive0 · 02-07-2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Don't let the "modifications" required scare you. Theres a hole in the plastic radiator support that needs to be a touch bigger to fit the piping. It's a ten minute job with a Dremel. It's not something that's going to damage the car.

Bastard beats me to the punch every time...

Chuck33079 · 02-07-2014, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Bastard beats me to the punch every time...

jwick · 02-07-2014, 08:19 AM

I think we need the mods to add a 'beating a dead horse' smiley.

KaienZ34 · 02-07-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

I think we need the mods to add a 'beating a dead horse' smiley.

Don't worry OP will be starting hundreds of duplicate threads about the same old sh1t. Next up "which oil is best" then "do I need an oil cooler" lets not forget my personal favorite "what's better MT or AT?" Go check out the great threads he has already started.

370ZYZFR1 · 02-07-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Don't worry OP will be starting hundreds of duplicate threads about the same old sh1t. Next up "which oil is best" then "do I need an oil cooler" lets not forget my personal favorite "what's better MT or AT?" Go check out the great threads he has already started.

Lol. Thanks Kaien!

I thnk I'm going with the g3.

Was I chuck that had an awesome video on how to install?

NismoZ70 · 02-07-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 370ZYZFR1

Lol. Thanks Kaien!

I thnk I'm going with the g3.

Was I chuck that had an awesome video on how to install?

Check out the DIY section or do a search. You'll find exactly what you need

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NismoNox · 02-07-2014, 08:53 PM

Has anyone tried or is there another sub forum about the Nismo Intake? I'm pretty sure AEM makes it

NismoZ70 · 02-07-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NismoNox

Has anyone tried or is there another sub forum about the Nismo Intake? I'm pretty sure AEM makes it

Yep! Do a search and you'll find out!

luigi90210 · 02-08-2014, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

All the modification?
If you have a Dremel you can cut the radiator bracket in...45 seconds...
And no way it makes as high of HP just because it will have turbulent airflow, but it's negligible

could you go into detail about the turbulent airflow? is it because they share the same filter?

370ZYZFR1 · 02-09-2014, 03:46 AM

Ok. So now I will have the following mods. Do I need a tune?

1. CAI Gen3
2. FI cbe
3. Will prob add rhfc

I have read both. No tune and tune. Not too many 'tuners' around here in Iowa.

luigi90210 · 02-09-2014, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 370ZYZFR1

Ok. So now I will have the following mods. Do I need a tune?

1. CAI Gen3
2. FI cbe
3. Will prob add rhfc

I have read both. No tune and tune. Not too many 'tuners' around here in Iowa.

no you wont, you can run full bolt ons without a tune, its just recommended to get a tune so you get the most power from those mods

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

02-07-2014, 08:01 AM	#318 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Don't let the "modifications" required scare you. Theres a hole in the plastic radiator support that needs to be a touch bigger to fit the piping. It's a ten minute job with a Dremel. It's not something that's going to damage the car. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-07-2014, 08:19 AM	#322 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465057	I think we need the mods to add a 'beating a dead horse' smiley. KaienZ34 and NismoZ70 like this. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

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370ZYZFR1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Clive, Iowa Posts: 91 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Rep Power: 12	Ok. So now I will have the following mods. Do I need a tune? 1. CAI Gen3 2. FI cbe 3. Will prob add rhfc I have read both. No tune and tune. Not too many 'tuners' around here in Iowa.