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

[christian370z]

I don't why why people always bring up the matter of cleaning the filters off when it only needs to be done every 50,000 miles. That is a couple of years between cleaning for most people and it takes all of 30 minutes to remove the front bumper anyway.

[G37sHKS]

Originally Posted by christian370z

I don't why why people always bring up the matter of cleaning the filters off when it only needs to be done every 50,000 miles. That is a couple of years between cleaning for most people and it takes all of 30 minutes to remove the front bumper anyway.

yeah.... tell me about it.lol

[Chris`I]

Originally Posted by G37sHKS

yeah.... tell me about it.lol

And given the time to take them off, wash them and let them dry, removing the bumper is a very small part of the whole process anyway

[PR370z]

The intervals for filter cleaning mainly depends on the conditions the car is driven on, For me the real question here cost, power gains and installation and cleaning procedure. These are numbers from other posts on the forum:

K&N drop ins + HPS tubes= aronund 13 whp costs around 200, easy installation and cleaning.

Stillen G3's= 18 whp costs around 500, mods to install, bumper removal to install and clean.

For me is a 5 whp difference, not worth the money or the hastle, this is my personal opinion.

[GZ3]

Originally Posted by PR370z

The intervals for filter cleaning mainly depends on the conditions the car is driven on, For me the real question here cost, power gains and installation and cleaning procedure. These are numbers from other posts on the forum:

K&N drop ins + HPS tubes= aronund 13 whp costs around 200, easy installation and cleaning.

Stillen G3's= 18 whp costs around 500, mods to install, bumper removal to install and clean.

For me is a 5 whp difference, not worth the money or the hastle, this is my personal opinion.

totally agree with this. just because there are listed set intervals for cleaning, means nothing. It all depends on driving style, weather in your area...the conditions.

ohh and on a side note for drop in filters AFE dry flow>K&N