Is the Stillen G3 Intakes really that good?

DEpointfive0 · 09-05-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Just wait 'til another guy tells you to just put drop in's. Thats another good amount of reading for you.

Anyhoooooo. Just get the Stillen if you want intakes. Don't waste your time reading about it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-05-2014, 06:04 PM

The stock exhaust also kills throttle response.

Jordo! · 09-05-2014, 06:07 PM

I'd buy them used if you buy them at all.

You'll come very close at a fraction of the price (and considerably greater ease of installation and cleaning) with smooth tubes plus high flow panel filters.

axmea? · 09-15-2014, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Hahahahahaaaa!!! I'm sorry I'm one of those guys bruh... Lol. I was a stillen intake junkie. But on this forum I read so many positives about drop ins with the silicone intake hose. With just that and a straight pipes. (No second res). I had torque increase throught the revs. About 6hp and 4lb of tq throughout the range. Doesn't sound like much but it increased my throttle response by 100%. So my Z is running like it gained 15/20hp. It helps to have larger gauge electrical wiring running from the transmission (ONLY WORKS ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS) And oil/transmission coolers. My Z's performance is much better than my 09 and my mods thus far are minimal I have this, stereo and suspension mods. Stillen gives an 18hp boost but @ 5200rpm you're losing Hp/tq from 0-4600rpm. This car doesn't have enough Tq to lose power in any rpm.

Have the money to FI it now but am waiting to see if I want the Z35 instead. If it comes stock with turbos? It will be cheaper to mod a nd more fun to drive my instinct tells me.

Hold on to your bills. The z35 will have the VDETT.

Mt Tam I am · 09-15-2014, 11:15 AM

They make a great sound so you will use more gas just to hear them. I love mine.

jaedub · 09-15-2014, 12:00 PM

I've heard some people had better experience/gain with Injen and/or Takeda. I went with Takeda because it requires no cutting, easier installment, $100 cheaper, and produces identical, if not better, gains.

onzedge · 09-15-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

They make a great sound so you will use more gas just to hear them. I love mine.

midlife · 09-15-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

I've heard some people had better experience/gain with Injen and/or Takeda. I went with Takeda because it requires no cutting, easier installment, $100 cheaper, and produces identical, if not better, gains.

How was it easier and can you post a photo of the installed intakes?

abrahamseven · 09-15-2014, 06:07 PM

i have a question about the Stillen Intakes. How much does it improve performance, How much $ to have someone install it and warranty it , does it effect your new Nissan factory warranty and is gas mileage better or worse. Thanks

steve

axmea? · 09-15-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

I've heard some people had better experience/gain with Injen and/or Takeda. I went with Takeda because it requires no cutting, easier installment, $100 cheaper, and produces identical, if not better, gains.

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Originally Posted by midlife

How was it easier and can you post a photo of the installed intakes?

Uh oh.

KMO-II · 09-15-2014, 06:18 PM

let me know what you find out, Im planning on doing the same.

kornflake7 · 09-15-2014, 06:22 PM

DO neither of you really see the thread 2 posts down?

ANMVQ · 09-18-2014, 08:17 AM

I wouldn't buy the Stillen Gen 3's again just for the price ! I had Takedas also made the same power and 100$ + less in price. You can get the Takedas for 365 Shipped. ! You cant get the Gen 2's used for that forget about the Gen 3's. Reason I also have drop INs and Z1 tubes, and looking at ram air ducts to the stock boxes

midlife · 09-19-2014, 11:55 AM

Ordered mine today in gloss black with red couplers.

09-05-2014, 06:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	The stock exhaust also kills throttle response. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

09-05-2014, 06:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I'd buy them used if you buy them at all. You'll come very close at a fraction of the price (and considerably greater ease of installation and cleaning) with smooth tubes plus high flow panel filters. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

09-15-2014, 11:15 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	They make a great sound so you will use more gas just to hear them. I love mine. onzedge likes this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

09-15-2014, 12:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	I've heard some people had better experience/gain with Injen and/or Takeda. I went with Takeda because it requires no cutting, easier installment, $100 cheaper, and produces identical, if not better, gains. ANMVQ likes this.

09-15-2014, 06:07 PM	#24 (permalink)
abrahamseven Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 6 Drives: 2014 370 Z Rep Power: 13	Stillen intakes i have a question about the Stillen Intakes. How much does it improve performance, How much $ to have someone install it and warranty it , does it effect your new Nissan factory warranty and is gas mileage better or worse. Thanks steve

09-15-2014, 06:18 PM	#26 (permalink)
KMO-II Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: new mexico Posts: 189 Drives: 370Z NISMO - 2014 Rep Power: 5014	let me know what you find out, Im planning on doing the same.

09-15-2014, 06:22 PM	#27 (permalink)
kornflake7 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 233 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 11	DO neither of you really see the thread 2 posts down?

09-18-2014, 08:17 AM	#28 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	I wouldn't buy the Stillen Gen 3's again just for the price ! I had Takedas also made the same power and 100$ + less in price. You can get the Takedas for 365 Shipped. ! You cant get the Gen 2's used for that forget about the Gen 3's. Reason I also have drop INs and Z1 tubes, and looking at ram air ducts to the stock boxes __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

09-19-2014, 11:55 AM	#29 (permalink)
midlife Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 23 Drives: 012 red 370Z touring Rep Power: 11	Ordered mine today in gloss black with red couplers.

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