New Stillen Dual intake for 07 350Z

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Old 05-18-2007, 02:23 PM
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if you start messing with runner diameter without working on engine tuning you can lose a lot of output.

I'm of the opinion that messing with factory bolt-on parts without any interest in tuning is an act of mental masturbation (and a waste of money).
 
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Old 05-18-2007, 02:33 PM
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I'm interested to see if the intake adds anything at the wheels. As soon as it's ready and i see a dyno sheet before and after the intake, i'll let you know.

remember, our intake is still 2-3 weeks off.
 
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Old 05-18-2007, 02:47 PM
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If it did not give me any gains I would not blow $400 on it!
the sound of an intake is worth every penny. I miss my coupe because of the Injen.
 
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Old 05-18-2007, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by logik05se
the sound of an intake is worth every penny. I miss my coupe because of the Injen.
The sound should be nice... but the question is whether or not it would hinder performance over the stock intakes. The stock design is fantastic and I wouldn't want to lose hp for better sound...

And for those talking about the price, remember that you're getting 2 intakes... most decent intakes when they were released were about $200 a pop anyway, so this is about even.
 
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if an exposed round K&N filter is installed isnt it better than having a plastic housing over a flat stock air filter???? can someone give me insight on this? i have always wondered this
 
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sometimes a flat housing is better as it causes turbulence that eventually leads to mixing, which is good for MAF sensors (which we have). I've seen several cases where a pod filter mounted on a velocity stack actually ruined an idle and caused fueling problems. THat's not to say pod filters are "bad" but the MAF sensor needs to be located and designed to handle the flow characterstics of a velocity stack. Factory MAF's are designed for the intakes that the car comes with, not for anything else. Start changing variables and undesirable effects are possible.
 
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Real pic. And Stillen claims 8hp. Which we all know is inflated by at least 2x

 
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Real pic. And Stillen claims 8hp. Which we all know is inflated by at least 2x

So does this or doesn't it fit the 07 sedan?

-- edit --

wait a minute... that's not an 07 sedan...
 

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Old 05-19-2007, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by viguera
The sound should be nice... but the question is whether or not it would hinder performance over the stock intakes. The stock design is fantastic and I wouldn't want to lose hp for better sound...

And for those talking about the price, remember that you're getting 2 intakes... most decent intakes when they were released were about $200 a pop anyway, so this is about even.
if there actually is a loss ( which ive never experienced with any intake ive installed) it would be so minute that i would still take the sound lol. The expressions on peoples faces when my injen was redlining was priceless.
 
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Old 05-19-2007, 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by viguera
So does this or doesn't it fit the 07 sedan?

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wait a minute... that's not an 07 sedan...

it looks like it should fit the 07 sedan as it is the same engine. i would imagine that the z's engine bay would be more cramped too.
 
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Old 05-19-2007, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by logik05se
the sound of an intake is worth every penny. I miss my coupe because of the Injen.

If you want sound and power, save up for a TT kit!
 
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Originally Posted by UltimateGee27
i would...i like to waste money
To each their own.
 
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Originally Posted by g u l8er
it looks like it should fit the 07 sedan as it is the same engine. i would imagine that the z's engine bay would be more cramped too.
So who's going to be the guinea pig?
 
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Originally Posted by Altersys
if you start messing with runner diameter without working on engine tuning you can lose a lot of output.
Bingo!!!

I'm of the opinion that messing with factory bolt-on parts without any interest in tuning is an act of mental masturbation (and a waste of money).
That is one of the best statements I've ever read on this site
 
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Originally Posted by shawnost
So who's going to be the guinea pig?
I emailed sales@stillen to see if they can confirm that it would fit. If it does I will get one and see what happens.
 


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