Air Mods for 2014 370Z

xracer · 04-29-2015, 09:17 PM

Hello all,

I have a 2014 370Z Nismo and am itching to do some mods. I want to start with a cold air intake. Back in the day we simple flipped the air cleaner lid to get a better sound and performance! We had Giant Chrome bumpers too. A lot has changed since then......So, in your opinions, who makes the best quality and performing system?

Jimbo

MR.nismo · 04-29-2015, 11:44 PM

Perhaps you can start searching under the Engine & Drivetrain - Nissan 370Z Forum section. What you might consider "a good product" might not be the best for others. They all have different gains on Hp or tq although very similar, they might make a different sound and so on. Some are easy to clean and install while others require the removal of the front bumper (easy stuff) and others require some sort of modification and even relocation of equipment.
Then the equipment by itself does not gives (yields) much of the anticipated power until a tune is performed.
Good luck in your search and I hope you become very satisfied with your choice of product.

DavidZ370 · 04-30-2015, 01:06 AM

Stillen G3/thread

Morbid370Z · 04-30-2015, 02:48 AM

The most common intake mod's would be Stillen Gen3 CAI's, or a set of nice filters and post-MAF tubes. You should be able to search for -plenty- of information on either of these through the forums as suggested.

xracer · 04-30-2015, 10:28 AM

Thanks everyone for the direction on the cold air systems.

I wanted to get a feel of what other Z owners are happy/unhappy with before I go spending cash aimlessly. There are so many options and price levels out there.

SurfDog · 05-04-2015, 02:39 PM

I've tried both stock, JWT "pop chargers" and stillen gen 3 CAI

Hands down Stillen gen 3

My intake temps for both stock (with drop in filters) and the JWT averaged ambient plus 20 temps with bad heat soak that did not dissipate at speed

The Stillen gen 3 will heat soak at idle or in traffic to about +17, but as soon as you speed up and get airflow it drops to +6 to 10 or so. In other words, it's way better.

The Z1 400 hp kit has me up about 60 whp over stock (includes Stillen gen 3)

ANMVQ · 05-04-2015, 03:48 PM

Try Vs the Takedas, Same WHP and Takedas are 100$ less

xracer · 05-07-2015, 12:18 PM

I was wondering about the Takeda's, They look awfully close to the Stillen's and you are right, they are cheaper. I will definitely head in the direction of that style of intake.
We FINALLY got some nice days here in crappy 'ol Illinois so I have had a chance to enjoy the car a bit. I am getting very proficient at removing dead bugs from the bumper.
Thanks again guys for your input on this, your advice points me in the right direction.

ANMVQ · 05-07-2015, 12:44 PM

Anytime man!

carlitos_370z · 05-07-2015, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidZ370

Stillen G3/thread

birdman71 · 05-07-2015, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xracer

I am getting very proficient at removing dead bugs from the bumper.

It is something that I'm sure every Z driver that washes their own car has become very proficient at.

I know I have as well

As for the CAI, I have the Nismo long tube air intakes and it sounds beastly.

dislimn · 05-07-2015, 06:49 PM

I really like my GReddy (Takeda rebrand) intakes

I had them powder coated OEM black. Looks very factory. I like the MAF placement better on the Takeda too.

SurfDog · 05-11-2015, 04:01 PM

1.Stillen gen 3 (or greddy, etc just make sure long tube)
2.cat delete pipes (Z1, JWT, stillen... etc)
3.Z1 intake plenum (VERY easy mod with modest gains)

(4.)(Z1 sells downpipes as part of 400 hp kit, but its pretty hard to install a bit pricy, and brings smaller gains.$ then the 3 mods listed above)

together these breather bolt ons will bring a big na gain.

04-29-2015, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
xracer Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 3 Drives: Various Rep Power: 10	Air Mods for 2014 370Z Hello all, I have a 2014 370Z Nismo and am itching to do some mods. I want to start with a cold air intake. Back in the day we simple flipped the air cleaner lid to get a better sound and performance! We had Giant Chrome bumpers too. A lot has changed since then......So, in your opinions, who makes the best quality and performing system? Jimbo

04-29-2015, 11:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	Perhaps you can start searching under the Engine & Drivetrain - Nissan 370Z Forum section. What you might consider "a good product" might not be the best for others. They all have different gains on Hp or tq although very similar, they might make a different sound and so on. Some are easy to clean and install while others require the removal of the front bumper (easy stuff) and others require some sort of modification and even relocation of equipment. Then the equipment by itself does not gives (yields) much of the anticipated power until a tune is performed. Good luck in your search and I hope you become very satisfied with your choice of product. __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

04-30-2015, 01:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 23	Stillen G3/thread carlitos_370z likes this.

04-30-2015, 02:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Morbid370Z Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 214 Drives: '14 Touring SP 7AT Rep Power: 11	The most common intake mod's would be Stillen Gen3 CAI's, or a set of nice filters and post-MAF tubes. You should be able to search for -plenty- of information on either of these through the forums as suggested. carlitos_370z likes this.

05-04-2015, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Air Mods for 2014 370Z I've tried both stock, JWT "pop chargers" and stillen gen 3 CAI Hands down Stillen gen 3 My intake temps for both stock (with drop in filters) and the JWT averaged ambient plus 20 temps with bad heat soak that did not dissipate at speed The Stillen gen 3 will heat soak at idle or in traffic to about +17, but as soon as you speed up and get airflow it drops to +6 to 10 or so. In other words, it's way better. The Z1 400 hp kit has me up about 60 whp over stock (includes Stillen gen 3) __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

04-30-2015, 10:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
xracer Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 3 Drives: Various Rep Power: 10	Thanks everyone for the direction on the cold air systems. I wanted to get a feel of what other Z owners are happy/unhappy with before I go spending cash aimlessly. There are so many options and price levels out there.

05-04-2015, 03:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	Try Vs the Takedas, Same WHP and Takedas are 100$ less __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

05-07-2015, 12:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
xracer Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 3 Drives: Various Rep Power: 10	I was wondering about the Takeda's, They look awfully close to the Stillen's and you are right, they are cheaper. I will definitely head in the direction of that style of intake. We FINALLY got some nice days here in crappy 'ol Illinois so I have had a chance to enjoy the car a bit. I am getting very proficient at removing dead bugs from the bumper. Thanks again guys for your input on this, your advice points me in the right direction.

05-07-2015, 12:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	Anytime man! __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

05-07-2015, 06:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
dislimn Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: AR Posts: 101 Drives: 14 Z Sport 6 speed Rep Power: 20	I really like my GReddy (Takeda rebrand) intakes I had them powder coated OEM black. Looks very factory. I like the MAF placement better on the Takeda too. __________________ tell the survivors help is on the way

05-11-2015, 04:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	1.Stillen gen 3 (or greddy, etc just make sure long tube) 2.cat delete pipes (Z1, JWT, stillen... etc) 3.Z1 intake plenum (VERY easy mod with modest gains) (4.)(Z1 sells downpipes as part of 400 hp kit, but its pretty hard to install a bit pricy, and brings smaller gains.$ then the 3 mods listed above) together these breather bolt ons will bring a big na gain. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

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