theDreamer's Z

m4a1mustang · 08-11-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Injen or Stillen seem to be solid pics, though currently Stillen is the wiser choice with independent results that show solid gains.

There are independent results available for the g37 that suggest the Injen intakes are fairly close to Stillen's G3. For me, it's a matter of not wanting to cut anything on the car and the ease of a dry filter.

stogey420time · 08-11-2009, 02:20 PM

Car's looking good bro

nogoodname · 08-11-2009, 02:22 PM

^ spirit booster

Diversion · 08-11-2009, 05:27 PM

That makes no sense at all.. There should be a gain, even if air is coming in hotter.. The fact that the larger diameter tubing potentially leans the engine out a hair should net more than the SAME HP or 1 hp. Something's going on.. I'll have to get my car dyno'd.. but unfortunately I don't have a base line to work with. I have shorties.

theDreamer · 08-11-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Diversion

That makes no sense at all.. There should be a gain, even if air is coming in hotter.. The fact that the larger diameter tubing potentially leans the engine out a hair should net more than the SAME HP or 1 hp. Something's going on.. I'll have to get my car dyno'd.. but unfortunately I don't have a base line to work with. I have shorties.

But it is richer now, not leaner.

rednek01 · 08-11-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

But it is richer now, not leaner.

and the area where the Mass Air is located is slightly smaller in diameter than stock

kdo2milger · 08-11-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Intakes arrived yesterday and are installed, here are some quick pictures of them installed. Also received my new shift knob and really liking it, probably have found my perfect shift knob. After I get the dyno results on Monday I will do a nice write up on the intakes and shift knob, want to give them some time to break in.

Overall I am pleased with the intakes so far, normal driving (not getting on it much) has not changed anything as I can tell. Revving past 4k and 50% to WOT really changes the sound of the car. So far I have really enjoyed the sound change, overall not much change in power but probably not much gained.

looks good, and they sound good...not sure why they diddnt show any significant gains...

well, i hope to see better results soon...maybe after some tuning...

zZSportZz · 08-11-2009, 09:30 PM

Thank you for your research on this intake dreamer. +rep for you.

NissanZ46 · 08-12-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

But it is richer now, not leaner.

Why is it running richer now?
Is the ECU compensating for the removal of the stock airboxes and stuffing the A/F or is there some other reason.

Have you tried this with some Cobb port or some tuneable chip?

nogoodname · 08-12-2009, 04:10 AM

^ op mentioned just ecu reset only

Shunya · 08-12-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

^ op mentioned just ecu reset only

theDreamer · 08-12-2009, 04:24 PM

Car has been reset, not going back to the dyno until the next install which has now been set. Just put my name on the order list for the Berk Tech Cat-back exhaust, current time line is first orders will ship out from Sept./Oct. so hopefully I will have it on quickly after that.

theDreamer · 10-03-2009, 01:41 PM

New updated, non-performance:
~Rear fog light on, but not wired yet. I am still debating how exactly I am going to wire it in. Switch Panel on console seems to be the best solution and with the find by M.J. I think I found my exact solution. Just need to head to Austin to have a friend do the wiring.
Will also do the kick plate install while in Austin, and if needed dump my ECU off at Uprev if they need/want it.

Berk exhaust has been delayed till December, but with that I might just buy Berk HFC to do the install all at the same time. My only other decision before the end of the year is new intake. Takeda is out and the only two solutions currently are Stillen or Injen.

Stillen:
+Very solid gains
+Great position in car
-Cutting

Injen:
+Solid gains
+Nice position in car
+Cheaper

Looking for some input from anyone who has had Stillen long term and their thoughts. Injen is still new and a lot of people are jumping on the bandwagon since the Injen do not require you to cut anything. After being hurt by Takeda I feel like I should not take any shortcuts anymore, buy the best proven, which seems to be Stillen.

theDreamer · 10-25-2009, 05:03 PM

Finally got around to finish a few things and take some pictures.

Just a random front picture, she needs a good wash.

V1 hardwired in:

theDreamer · 10-25-2009, 05:05 PM

Yes the car is dirty, drive to Austin two weekends ago and rain in Houston really makes me sad.

TWM Big Type-R shift knob:

Kick-plates:

Rear fog - will be wired to center console next month:

08-11-2009, 05:27 PM	#64 (permalink)
Diversion Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 393 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/Persi Rep Power: 284	That makes no sense at all.. There should be a gain, even if air is coming in hotter.. The fact that the larger diameter tubing potentially leans the engine out a hair should net more than the SAME HP or 1 hp. Something's going on.. I'll have to get my car dyno'd.. but unfortunately I don't have a base line to work with. I have shorties. __________________ 09 370Z Touring + Sport + Nav (Status Elite Intakes) (Berk HFCs) (Invidia Q300 CBE) (Nismo Swaybars) 99 Civic Si (Daily Driver, completely unmolested stock rarity)

08-11-2009, 09:30 PM	#68 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	Thank you for your research on this intake dreamer. +rep for you. __________________ --Rick

08-12-2009, 04:24 PM	#72 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Car has been reset, not going back to the dyno until the next install which has now been set. Just put my name on the order list for the Berk Tech Cat-back exhaust, current time line is first orders will ship out from Sept./Oct. so hopefully I will have it on quickly after that. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-03-2009, 01:41 PM	#73 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	New updated, non-performance: ~Rear fog light on, but not wired yet. I am still debating how exactly I am going to wire it in. Switch Panel on console seems to be the best solution and with the find by M.J. I think I found my exact solution. Just need to head to Austin to have a friend do the wiring. Will also do the kick plate install while in Austin, and if needed dump my ECU off at Uprev if they need/want it. Berk exhaust has been delayed till December, but with that I might just buy Berk HFC to do the install all at the same time. My only other decision before the end of the year is new intake. Takeda is out and the only two solutions currently are Stillen or Injen. Stillen: +Very solid gains +Great position in car -Cutting Injen: +Solid gains +Nice position in car +Cheaper Looking for some input from anyone who has had Stillen long term and their thoughts. Injen is still new and a lot of people are jumping on the bandwagon since the Injen do not require you to cut anything. After being hurt by Takeda I feel like I should not take any shortcuts anymore, buy the best proven, which seems to be Stillen. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Last edited by theDreamer; 10-03-2009 at 01:44 PM.

10-25-2009, 05:03 PM	#74 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Finally got around to finish a few things and take some pictures. Just a random front picture, she needs a good wash. V1 hardwired in: __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-11-2009, 02:20 PM	#62 (permalink)
stogey420time Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kemah, Tx Posts: 119 Drives: 3fiddy z Rep Power: 16	Car's looking good bro

08-11-2009, 02:22 PM	#63 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^ spirit booster

08-12-2009, 04:10 AM	#70 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^ op mentioned just ecu reset only

10-25-2009, 05:05 PM	#75 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Yes the car is dirty, drive to Austin two weekends ago and rain in Houston really makes me sad. TWM Big Type-R shift knob: Kick-plates: Rear fog - will be wired to center console next month: __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram