I have an '05 Sedan 6MT (stock), and looking through these forums, it seems that almost all intakes take power away from the lower rpms, and the only gains are very high in the power band. Many people talk about Stillen's CAI (coupled with a Z tube), an AEM, or an Ijen... What's the best? Is the sound the same in each of the three, or is there a distinct difference in tone? Then there is also the questoin of whether or not it's worth the cost..(??).. I'm looking to buy one before Christmas, and any help would be great.

Thanks!

 

stillen airbox with ztube for 5at. according to rick this will give you all the power without losing any down low.

injen cai for 6mt. rick says youll lose some down low but youll clutch through it anyway.

they all sound different imo. but youll like them all (i do)
search it next time

 

here we go again!...lol j/k but it's been discussed so many times...i have the stillen CAI and z-tube....in my opinon its a good combo...the injen CAI is also sweet

 

word word!

and i'm guessing youre going to ask what a ztube is

it's the intake tube from a 350z and it is a direct replacement for the stock g tube

 

Alright... Stillen it is with the Z tube.... all the talk about hydrolocking sounds a lil too weird... the cover sounds like a great option! Sorry for a another useless thread

 

if youre worried about hydrolocking you can always get that bypass valve...some say it works, others disagree

regardless, youll enjoy the stillen

 

Just get the Stillen CAB and z-tube or a z-tube and pop charger and youll be fine

 

Bypass valve doesn't really always saves the car from hydrolock...Just be warned...

 

which is why you get the stillen

 

I just installed the AEM CAI and I haven't noticed any major loss in power. I know that it is not the CAI of choice but I haven't had any problems with it. Also, if you live an area like SoCal with the exception of Long Beach you'll probably never find yourself in a hydrolock situation unless you intentionally drive your car into a 9" puddle. Also, in regards to effectiveness the air bypass valve I found this article that some might find interesting.

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/te..._bypass_valve/

Oh yeah, if you really want to get hardcore with the performance, Rick recommended to me to get the z-tube with the Stillen CAI and thermal wrap the whole thing. I may go that route after I start really getting into modifying my G but for now the nice sound of the AEM will suffice.

 

add a ztube and drop in a k&n

 

if anything, a ztube and amsoil...

i'm switing from k&n to amsoil soon..

 

Sorry for hijacking the thread but I'm wondering if the JWT popcharger exactly the same for the 350z and G35.
My friend is selling his (350z) and I don't know if it will fit on the G35?
Thanks

 

i'm pretty sure it isnt. our intake is setup differently.

 

its different, heat shield and other stuff..