Stillen G3 Intake + CBE = too lean?

coaster · 06-25-2010, 12:18 PM

Hey guys,

I am thinking about installing the Stillen G3 intakes, as well as an CBE in the very near future. To prep for the install, after installing these 2 mods, would I need to have the car tuned? I searched and noticed that if you have intake+header+exhaust+hfc, you would definitely need a tune. Thanks again for any advice.

GZ3 · 06-25-2010, 12:31 PM

Unless your done with all your breather mods, then I say you could hold off. I usually get my tune when am done with all bolt ons. You might be a littel lean, but i really dont think it should be anything to be too worried about

coaster · 06-25-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

Unless your done with all your breather mods, then I say you could hold off. I usually get my tune when am done with all bolt ons. You might be a littel lean, but i really dont think it should be anything to be too worried about

Thanks a lot. I definitely want to get a tune after all the breather mods, but was just a bit worried about it being unsafe for the time being.

onefastz · 06-25-2010, 01:42 PM

Is it really necessary to get the Z tuned with only the Stillen G3 intakes and CBE? Just curious because that's all I have done.

nolan1016 · 06-25-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by onefastz

Is it really necessary to get the Z tuned with only the Stillen G3 intakes and CBE? Just curious because that's all I have done.

You might be running a little lean, so its up to you. A tune is good more more then just the mixture, the car runs better after wards.

Josh@STILLEN · 06-25-2010, 03:56 PM

No, you won't be running too lean with the Gen 3's and our CBE..

Running those in conjunction with the high flow cats AND headers will get you into an unsafe lean position without retuning the car to bring the A/F ratio back in line.

Just HFCs or headers is also fine in addition to Gen 3's and a CBE, just not both.

I hope that helps.

coaster · 06-25-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

No, you won't be running too lean with the Gen 3's and our CBE..

Running those in conjunction with the high flow cats AND headers will get you into an unsafe lean position without retuning the car to bring the A/F ratio back in line.

Just HFCs or headers is also fine in addition to Gen 3's and a CBE, just not both.

I hope that helps.

Thanks a lot Josh. Does this only apply to to running the g3's with your exhaust, or is it safe to run your intake with any exhaust? Thanks again.

Josh@STILLEN · 06-25-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by coaster

Thanks a lot Josh. Does this only apply to to running the g3's with your exhaust, or is it safe to run your intake with any exhaust? Thanks again.

I can't imagine any exhaust that would cause this condition, with the exception of perhaps long tube headers in addition (same basic principles as headers w/HFCs or test pipes, etc.).

coaster · 06-25-2010, 04:27 PM

Awesome, thanks again!

KaienZ34 · 07-09-2010, 10:39 AM

Josh is the man and always helpful

coaster · 07-09-2010, 02:28 PM

update: I just installed the intake, and it sounds great. Thanks again guys.!

Josh@STILLEN · 07-09-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by coaster

update: I just installed the intake, and it sounds great. Thanks again guys.!

Nice! Glad you're happy with it..

AK370Z · 07-09-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by coaster

update: I just installed the intake, and it sounds great. Thanks again guys.!

This intake sounds mean as he**! I love it!

coaster · 07-09-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

This intake sounds mean as he**! I love it!

BTW, thank you so much for your DIY + Pictures. It helped a bunch during the install.

HP Logic · 07-15-2010, 12:17 AM

Stillen has done a GREAT job of keeping the intake calibration in check with the G3 intakes and their exhaust components compliment them perfectly....

-Jack

06-25-2010, 12:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 17	Stillen G3 Intake + CBE = too lean? Hey guys, I am thinking about installing the Stillen G3 intakes, as well as an CBE in the very near future. To prep for the install, after installing these 2 mods, would I need to have the car tuned? I searched and noticed that if you have intake+header+exhaust+hfc, you would definitely need a tune. Thanks again for any advice. __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

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coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 17	Awesome, thanks again! __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

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KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Josh is the man and always helpful __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

07-09-2010, 02:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 17	update: I just installed the intake, and it sounds great. Thanks again guys.! __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

07-15-2010, 12:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
HP Logic The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wellington, FL Posts: 51 Drives: 1993 mazda rx7 5spd Rep Power: 218	Stillen has done a GREAT job of keeping the intake calibration in check with the G3 intakes and their exhaust components compliment them perfectly.... -Jack __________________ http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3..._Sig_02-01.jpg Jack Cecil HorsepowerLogic.com

06-25-2010, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	Unless your done with all your breather mods, then I say you could hold off. I usually get my tune when am done with all bolt ons. You might be a littel lean, but i really dont think it should be anything to be too worried about

06-25-2010, 01:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
onefastz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 187 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB Rep Power: 16	Is it really necessary to get the Z tuned with only the Stillen G3 intakes and CBE? Just curious because that's all I have done.

06-25-2010, 03:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	No, you won't be running too lean with the Gen 3's and our CBE.. Running those in conjunction with the high flow cats AND headers will get you into an unsafe lean position without retuning the car to bring the A/F ratio back in line. Just HFCs or headers is also fine in addition to Gen 3's and a CBE, just not both. I hope that helps.

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