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

The OFFICIAL "which intake should I buy for me Z?" thread.

Best intake?
 

Okay, I won't say too much.
WHAT IS THE BEST INTAKE OUT THERE?
TOPSECRET? HKS? STILLEN? ARC?
thanks guys in advance!:tiphat:

i smell the need for a poll?

stock

Stillen is the most popular and has proven gains.
Top Secret claims to produce more power but no independent dyno has been done yet.
they also have a new titanium intake that is expensive http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...t-release.html
I dont know much about HKS nor the ARC intake, however they are very expensive. You should buy them and report back!

stock w drop ins

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I have Stillen G3 in mine. Got nothing bad to say... I can definitely feel the gains in the higher range.

I'm seeing a lot of people saying this lately, where a month ago 100% of people would have said G3... are people starting to claim that Stillen made up their results on the G3? Because that's what seems to be implied.

Great review by RCZ and Semtex on the Stillen G3 intake: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...pressions.html

http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...eview-etc.html

Injen review:That's the most popular IMO. Some also uses Injen as well.


http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...ighlight=injen

Not to advertise, but I did an intake roundup in my blog which might help you out.

can anyone flow test the intakes?

Aem intake

Very nice write up, thanks!!!

I know the Stillen G3 makes the most power, but I'm still kinda thinking that is more due to the larger MAF tube leaning out the AFR's than an actual flow rate increase. I'd like to measure the ID diameter of the MAF tube on the original stillen intakes that didn't make much power. I bet the G3's are slightly larger.

I'd also imagine you can get nearly identical results with drop in's and a larger MAF tube.

Stock
 

Stock with drop ins

Which intake?
 

hey all,

just wondering what the go is with our Australian laws regarding a CAI setup? and which ones we are able to use over here... i was thinking of the next 3..

- hks
- stillen
- injen

however with the hks are these going to be ok if police look under the bonnet, as i think they are oil based and do not think thats lega?, and i heard that paper based filters are ok?:confused:

any help would be great

cheers guys

Think all exposed intakes are not ok, that's why their all covered in stock cars

Which intake is best for me?
 

Hey guys! I don't know much about cars and what not so I need a little advice.

I had an intake on a Mustang a few years back, but I got it off eBay so it probably wasn't all that good. I've seen a few threads on here about short ram or long tubes. From what I've gathered, short ram is mostly just noise that will reduce performance and the long tubes will give you better performance, but you may have to cut things under the hood.

What I'd like to know is a couple things:

1) If I spend money on an intake, I'd like to get a good one that will increase my performance, but also not decrease my MPG. Is this possible?

2) Are there any intakes besides the short rams where I wouldn't need to cut anything under the hood to make it fit correctly?

3) Will I need a tune? I don't plan on racing...just really looking for a bit more power and to help the engine in the long run; so I don't plan on getting a tune. Without a tune, will the car start throwing codes or anything?

I apologize for all the questions, but would really appreciate any advice.

Thanks!:tup:

I'll answer your questions before people start trying to kill you for not searching because they are pretty straight forward.

1. I'm not sure any intakes decrease MPG. It might seem like it because once people have them installed they like to redline their cars 90% of the time. Better air flow should = better MPG

2. With the Stillen G3 intakes you just need to enlarge holes on both sides. Injen intakes you don't have to cut anything, but you will need to replace your windshield washer fluid tank. Either way, you'll be doing some sort of modifying.

3. If your just doing intakes for now, you do not need a tune. Just disconnect your battery after install and let the ECU reset and it will adapt to the added airflow. You won't throw any codes as long as your MAF sensor is hooked back correctly and there are no leaks

Thank you! I saw the Injen intake where you had to modify the washer fluid. What about the AEM intake? It looks like it comes with a new container?

BTW, if the intake increases the sampling tube of the MAF it will run leaner. The ECU cannot compensate for that as the air measured via the MAF is not the same.

I think with the Injen they supply a smaller one and you just replace the oem one with the new one. Only down side being you might refill your washer fluid container more often. Also some have said they think that with the Injen they can reach the filters to remove them for cleaning without then need to remove the entire front bumper. It may be possible to get to them through the wheel wells. The Stillen Gen3 will require bumper removal.

I can't comment on the AEM.

It seems like the Injen would be my best bet. I definitely don't want to run leaner. I really don't want anything to change from stock...just better air flow I guess.

If you're worried about running lean you can always just get a tune. Not that big of a deal.

I would prefer to not get a tune. Looking for more "plug and play."

Yea, what about a plug and play tune? lol

Cobb Accessport with some maps "plug and play"

But if that's the case I personally would leave the stock intakes alone(or if anything put drop ins) and then change the exhaust and cats.

Yeah...I'm not much into modding. I had a Cobalt SS for a few years and didn't do anything to it. Just wanted to do something kinda simple...

I understand. Not trying to attack you or anything

I'm just saying, if I were to think of doing a mod to my Z I'd want to do exhaust before intakes. Especially since all the power made by intakes are on the top end...Barely usable. And you don't need to start cutting into things or removing parts to fit.

Not taking it as an attack lol. I'm here to learn. My knowledge is taking care of the paint...not under the hood. I need to find a starting point ya know. If exhaust is where it is...then I should do some research in that area.

I think the best first mod is the CBE, for looks, sound and performance. So factorying in all three areas its the best mod to start with IMO.

Sounds like the R2c intake system is perfect for you. Easy installation/maintenance. Performance gains aren't as good as the Stillen/Injen etc., but that's offset by the easy installation alone, IMO.

Thanks for all your input guys! If exhaust is the way to go, what do you guys go with?

Fast Intentions if you can wait for production times.

Exhaust - 370Z/G37

http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...aust-here.html

Sure I can wait. I'm in no hurry. Is about a grand the average price for CBEs?

That's the average going rate for a high quality system.

K&N Drop ins are a simple mod and can net around 5whp. The K&N Typhoon intakes are also avail now and they claim 14RWHP from those HAI's! Not sure if that is the case though, but a simple bolt on mod never-the-less.