I've been looking at some videos to get some ideas on modifying my 370 and I have to say, out of all the videos I have seen, yours is by far the most easy to understand and most detailed. Keep up the good work bro, I'll give you a sub.
you forgot to add a piece of hose pipe around the A/C coolant lines. I found out the hard way when after about a year the vibration of the pipe on the driver side wore a hole in my ac line.
Just installed mine yesterday, Pretty easy even the trimming part was easy. I have 0 automotive skills and this was my first mod I’ve ever installed myself, no check engine lights & do get the sound difference. Everyone should be able to handle it
One of the best car RUclipsr out there that drives a fast car, and actually installs his own car parts. Not like some other car RUclipsr that I know or we know of, drops off at a mechanic and barely does any grease work, and claims themselves as car enthusiast. Not gonna name them but one drives a Mustang, and the other drives a Dodge Demon LOL
Go with the top gunz stillen a2a supercharger.. Max out the Z. Don't do wide body or a big ass wing.. Thanks for the detailed videos for us 370z guys tho
You could do this with 20 dollar 2.5 inch 90 degree exhaust elbows / reusing the plastic maf outlet. And have the identical results with a proper tune.
I just subscribe cause I like the way you explain things and you take you time when you do things ....so that’s says a lot about your character my friend
If your car were deep enogh in water to affect the intake tubes (they're at the top of the engine bay) hydrolocking is the least of your worries. At that point, you're going to be looking for a periscope and a wet suit!!
I remember I went through this mini River, and my Honda Accord to suck up all the water due to my cold air intake, my engine was drowned. Thankfully we had an air compressor employer all the water out of the engine and she came back to life. Thank God Honda engines are reliable LOL
You are the goat man your videos are awesome! I'm about to do a cold air intake on my 370z and this is just what I needed, so thank you! Also another question, how much did you tint your windows?
Check your fitment on the intakes over time , I've owned 2 cars with them and they always like to get eaten up by the frame . Also consider some oil catch cans and oil cooler , tuned vhr motors get thirsty 😉
Please make a follow up (update) video on how it worked. I’m curious to see if the restriction you added in front of the radiator will affect anything on your cooling system, since the intakes are vacuuming the air around there
The intake filters do not interfer with the radiator. The filters sit almost level with the upper portion of the radiator and don't really block engine cooling. I've had my Stillen setup for years and it works beautiful.
John S. Negron no absolutely not. Leaving the intake inside the engine bay is a hot air intake. He radiator itself isn’t got. Only the tanks. The filters are getting fresh air from the front bumper
@@PR1NCETD0T Not necessarily, some companies actually make intake sometimes better then aftermarket. For instance my bmw e46 takes in air right from the front grill, but it's up to you. Yeah you get cool intake noises. But a k&n box filter does just as good.
I feel your pain, I offered him 700 just to tune my car and never got a response back. He knows his stuff but it’s like he said, he’s the cockiest prick.
A dude with a q50 with drop in filters, post maf tubes and custom exhaust made 333whp with ecutek, I don’t see the point on spending all that money on intakes, the factory air box is fine the way they are
You never see those filters. The way the pipes come off the throttle bodies is a bit different for each side, i.e. they're not sysmetrical, that's why the intake tubes aren't at the same angle.
Hey man, i really need the link for that trim but 2.5 inch. I cant find it anywhere and am installing my z1 intakes right now and didnt realize that I need it!!
Maybe look into the Z1 intakes. The part that passes into the bumper is made of silicone so it can flex a little bit to fit and you don't have to hack into your car. Essentially the exact same power gains as well from what I've heard.
Lmao it was very simple nd straight forward install for me. Didn't even have to take all that off just had to drill some space nd I got it all right in. But can't wait for the tune see what it makes.
I can relate with him and the way he works. The reason he removes all the components is to maximize the amount of room to work, which also allows you to see components better and therefore you're less likely to forget that one connector or that stupid hose on the bottom of that thing... it's a meticulous mechanics way of ensuring first time quality work.
Well, I don't know how much more power you will make, probably a few hp, but I do know you just reduced the cooling efficiency of the radiator by a significant amount. Nice job.
Thanks for the interesting and informative video. I have a 2019 370Z 6MT sport coupe on which I've added Hotchkis sways and Stop Tech stainless steel braided Teflon core brake lines. I'm in the process of getting a Fast Intentions X-pipe CBE along with the Stillen extra-long tube Gen 3 CAI and a tune on a Dyno Jet. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that we can get to 370 crank hp.
Are intakes worth the money? I already got a new exhaust and y pipe. Thinking about just getting some test pipes and getting a tune and calling it a day.
Those intakes, even for v8s are usually a complete waste of money. THey increase intake noise so people get the placebo effect. Louder so gotta be faster right! Most new cars have factory cold air intakes they just dont look as cool.
I think you will loose power with that cause you'll gonne miss the ram air effect of the stock intake and the point where you get the air is not colder at this location, if you mesure how much further to the front your take in the air, it is what 1 inch? I think if you mount back the factory intake with your tune you'll have better results... just a guess.
There is a BIT that comes through the intake system, however I haven't seen how it damages anything. There is an oil catch can you can buy to prevent it, however it is quite negligible on a naturally aspirated engine.
I'll bet in the entire lifetime of this car, I won't have to clean / change them, but if I did, I'd have to take the front bumper off. Given the location of it, dirt won't really go up in that area.
I didn't have any issues with a CEL, however it does cause your engine to run a bit more lean, so if you can, get a tune with your car at the same time.
@@milanmastracci oh I know how to unplug the battery, I was just curious if you did because I’ve heard it’s a good safety precaution , or maybe it’s just a superstition
Been a fan. Thanks for all your tips and video guides. Just want to ask if “throttle body spacer” is worth it? Not really making a crazy build. Mine is Q50 VQ37 vhr. Same set up as yours.. Silicon intake and dry drop in filters. Thanks snd God bless! ig:gandamu3.7
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I've been looking at some videos to get some ideas on modifying my 370 and I have to say, out of all the videos I have seen, yours is by far the most easy to understand and most detailed. Keep up the good work bro, I'll give you a sub.
Best video on RUclips that shows how to install these type of intakes. Very detailed
you forgot to add a piece of hose pipe around the A/C coolant lines. I found out the hard way when after about a year the vibration of the pipe on the driver side wore a hole in my ac line.
Thanks to you, i put mine on when i installed it yesterday🙏
What?
I appreciate you taking time to show this stuff, your channel is easy to watch.
Thanks Chad! I appreciate that 👊
Just installed mine yesterday, Pretty easy even the trimming part was easy. I have 0 automotive skills and this was my first mod I’ve ever installed myself, no check engine lights & do get the sound difference. Everyone should be able to handle it
thanks man this gives me hope i won’t drop a bolt into the engine
One of the best car RUclipsr out there that drives a fast car, and actually installs his own car parts. Not like some other car RUclipsr that I know or we know of, drops off at a mechanic and barely does any grease work, and claims themselves as car enthusiast. Not gonna name them but one drives a Mustang, and the other drives a Dodge Demon LOL
Fuck you if you're talking about chrisfix
InfiniteLoop he’s talking about thatdudeinblue you doofus
Finally a great video on intake install
RUclips’s best DIY video. I watch them all and I own a G Not a Z 🤷🏻♂️👌🏼
Go with the top gunz stillen a2a supercharger.. Max out the Z. Don't do wide body or a big ass wing.. Thanks for the detailed videos for us 370z guys tho
You could do this with 20 dollar 2.5 inch 90 degree exhaust elbows / reusing the plastic maf outlet. And have the identical results with a proper tune.
I just subscribe cause I like the way you explain things and you take you time when you do things ....so that’s says a lot about your character my friend
Be careful in the rain , might hydrolock engine if you get to much water sucked in!
The K&N filters are oil coated so i doubt that will be an issue
Lol has happened to me even with a k&n
If your car were deep enogh in water to affect the intake tubes (they're at the top of the engine bay) hydrolocking is the least of your worries. At that point, you're going to be looking for a periscope and a wet suit!!
@@bruces12 known issue in the VQ community. Heavy rain hydrolocks these intakes
I remember I went through this mini River, and my Honda Accord to suck up all the water due to my cold air intake, my engine was drowned. Thankfully we had an air compressor employer all the water out of the engine and she came back to life. Thank God Honda engines are reliable LOL
You are the goat man your videos are awesome! I'm about to do a cold air intake on my 370z and this is just what I needed, so thank you! Also another question, how much did you tint your windows?
Check your fitment on the intakes over time , I've owned 2 cars with them and they always like to get eaten up by the frame . Also consider some oil catch cans and oil cooler , tuned vhr motors get thirsty 😉
😉😂
I really like the z mods thanks for the detailed videos Milan
Please make a follow up (update) video on how it worked. I’m curious to see if the restriction you added in front of the radiator will affect anything on your cooling system, since the intakes are vacuuming the air around there
I was about to say the same thing
The intake filters do not interfer with the radiator. The filters sit almost level with the upper portion of the radiator and don't really block engine cooling. I've had my Stillen setup for years and it works beautiful.
If your placing the intake by the radiator, won't that make it a hot air intake? Sucking up heat from the radiator.
John S. Negron no absolutely not. Leaving the intake inside the engine bay is a hot air intake. He radiator itself isn’t got. Only the tanks. The filters are getting fresh air from the front bumper
Can’t wait to see the headlights
used your video last night to install my intakes thanks for the video and great step by step
Glad it helped!
Personally the stock intakes took in cold air. To me you just added a shiny aluminium tube and a pod filter in near same location
Completely agree
But with these filters you take in more air.
@@PR1NCETD0T Not necessarily, some companies actually make intake sometimes better then aftermarket. For instance my bmw e46 takes in air right from the front grill, but it's up to you. Yeah you get cool intake noises. But a k&n box filter does just as good.
Waste of money. Stillen is getting rich....
@@koriyuhboi436 agree and by doing it this way you have to take the front fascia off what a pain
I would expect 325 or more at wheel with your mods and proper tune. Yea, I'd be interested in buying your silicon intake tubes
Good job on the video! Thanks.
Nice video thanks 👍🏾
You should make a front bash bar with a jacking point
The pipes look nice 👍👍👍 Dyno here we come 😜😜
Bro! You should buy a supercharged
Hi there! Won't the air filters bounce while you drive the car? Or did you grab them with something to keep them fixed?
Once the clamps are tightened down, they don't move one bit. Believe me, there is no room for them to bounce!
Do you have to be careful when washing your car with a pressure washer? I would think if you sprayed your grill too much you would soak the filters?
You should be careful with a pressure washer even if you have a stock airbox🤣🤣🤣
just wondering why you did not go with the admin tunning intakes?
Or at least Takeda.
That's what I'm saying admin 3inch 💪
I contacted Admin and he was very short with me. I was going to go with him for tuning but since then, I think I'm heading elsewhere.
@@milanmastracci makes sense man, love the vids hope to meet you at a local meet here!
I feel your pain, I offered him 700 just to tune my car and never got a response back. He knows his stuff but it’s like he said, he’s the cockiest prick.
A dude with a q50 with drop in filters, post maf tubes and custom exhaust made 333whp with ecutek, I don’t see the point on spending all that money on intakes, the factory air box is fine the way they are
What’s going on man, where is your new Z?
Is heat soak a problem on to the intake pipes.. because everything gets hot under the hood 🔧🏁
Hello Milan! Does your intake pipe get hot I’m the engine bay?
Why do the filter look like they're at a different angle doesn't look good
You never see those filters. The way the pipes come off the throttle bodies is a bit different for each side, i.e. they're not sysmetrical, that's why the intake tubes aren't at the same angle.
@@bruces12 doesn't matter if you can't see it shows quality when something doesn't looks off
MartinOrtiz95 people like you are fucking annoying very difficult to work with
the stock air box is a CAI already just upgrade teh filters and ya done
Hey man, i really need the link for that trim but 2.5 inch. I cant find it anywhere and am installing my z1 intakes right now and didnt realize that I need it!!
Looks great..but ain’t no way I am drilling into my Nismo
Maybe look into the Z1 intakes. The part that passes into the bumper is made of silicone so it can flex a little bit to fit and you don't have to hack into your car. Essentially the exact same power gains as well from what I've heard.
Lmao it was very simple nd straight forward install for me. Didn't even have to take all that off just had to drill some space nd I got it all right in. But can't wait for the tune see what it makes.
I can relate with him and the way he works. The reason he removes all the components is to maximize the amount of room to work, which also allows you to see components better and therefore you're less likely to forget that one connector or that stupid hose on the bottom of that thing... it's a meticulous mechanics way of ensuring first time quality work.
Might be very late but, what are the plastic trims called that needed to be trimmed out? 😄
Well, I don't know how much more power you will make, probably a few hp, but I do know you just reduced the cooling efficiency of the radiator by a significant amount. Nice job.
Sounds really quiet, did you put the stock cats back in when you put on the cat back?
Thanks for the interesting and informative video. I have a 2019 370Z 6MT sport coupe on which I've added Hotchkis sways and Stop Tech stainless steel braided Teflon core brake lines. I'm in the process of getting a Fast Intentions X-pipe CBE along with the Stillen extra-long tube Gen 3 CAI and a tune on a Dyno Jet. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that we can get to 370 crank hp.
Are intakes worth the money? I already got a new exhaust and y pipe. Thinking about just getting some test pipes and getting a tune and calling it a day.
Did yours come with a hose liner for the AC lines?
Cool blue radiator hoses!!! Where can I buy them for my vehicle?
Z1 motorsports
TheAraichBoyz thanks bro!!
Any checking engine light with this ? How did you remove the checking engine light ? I’m trying to buy this for my 370z nismo. Thanks
Nice
How much did he end up pushing after the install?
Do under drive pulleys
On which accessory? 🤨
Those intakes, even for v8s are usually a complete waste of money. THey increase intake noise so people get the placebo effect.
Louder so gotta be faster right! Most new cars have factory cold air intakes they just dont look as cool.
Do you think this will work for a 2015 q50?
What was the final number?
I think you will loose power with that cause you'll gonne miss the ram air effect of the stock intake and the point where you get the air is not colder at this location, if you mesure how much further to the front your take in the air, it is what 1 inch? I think if you mount back the factory intake with your tune you'll have better results... just a guess.
It’s PCV bro not PVC
He said PCV 9:55
Ya and the hose he removed was the pcv
@@stephenpeahota3137 Lol this isn't the first video where he's said pvc instead of pcv😂
Will this fit a 2018 370z nismo ? I’m pretty sure right ?
Yes it will 👍
whatb wheels are they and size i want some for my 370Z ...Cider Pete from weston super mare England
So how do you change the filters when they need to be changed
Remove the bumper.
Just wondering if the oil being thrown into the throttle body is harmful or power depleting. And if so Is there a bypass kit to stop it
There is a BIT that comes through the intake system, however I haven't seen how it damages anything. There is an oil catch can you can buy to prevent it, however it is quite negligible on a naturally aspirated engine.
Mini Chris Fix
Stock exhaust?
My man, How will you claen/change the filters when they need it? remove everything again?????
I'll bet in the entire lifetime of this car, I won't have to clean / change them, but if I did, I'd have to take the front bumper off. Given the location of it, dirt won't really go up in that area.
Thanks!
Clean as fuck
I call them a V
Good luck
No wide body or wing
Shit? So Stillen lied then? They say "No modifications needed" to make this fit. Not getting that intake!
Modifications are specifically and ONLY for the NISMO models.
@@joshchance5652 what ?
Do installing these cause a check engine light to come on?
I didn't have any issues with a CEL, however it does cause your engine to run a bit more lean, so if you can, get a tune with your car at the same time.
@@milanmastracci how long did you drive without a tune?
Did you unplug the battery before the install ?
I did not, and did not experience any problems. You can remove the negative terminal by unthreading a 10mm nut.
@@milanmastracci oh I know how to unplug the battery, I was just curious if you did because I’ve heard it’s a good safety precaution , or maybe it’s just a superstition
Do they have this for a 2017 honda accord??
Something like this: amzn.to/2LyzInf
are you selling the silcone hoses?
Send me an email :)
hey bro , do you know what size filters are those ? , can anyone help me , i need new ones but idk what size are the filters
Maybe a bit too late but in case you are still wondering my kit came with K&N RU-2820
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Don't you have to tune your car after installing a cia?
Oldie The Optimist no
Oldie The Optimist for 3 inch intakes, for example Admin intakes, yes
The ecu automatically adjusts the AFR to be within the set ratio of air fuel mixture.
Etsuko the Miata correct so you are right back where u started...waste of time and money
Wont this make it run lean
Yea if they work. Im not sure if you need a tune.. the PCM might be able to adjust fuel automatically.
I wanna do this to my Z but I’m afraid of pulling in water. That’s my worst irrational fear
It is actually very hard to hydrolock your engine! You either have to drive through a swamp, or go out of your way to take in that much water.
2 giant metal heat soakes to raise IAT. Completely counterproductive.
I have the same intakes Iat doesn’t pass 120 so don’t talk if you don’t know what your talking about
Just insulate them, if you're that concerned
Damn you really dont know what youre talking about
Anyone know what Apple Watch case he has??
I gotcha brother!
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Why no 3 inch intakes :(
They wont fit cheif
Jordan Ray I run them chief :(
You know your cars computer will change to the new system in about 500kms with no issues
Blocks the radiator airflow. Few horse power traded for heat.
Step 1: Remove bolt "A"...
Under no circumstances!!
Lol M uses a Dremel to take material off the intakes and exhaust manifold. Then uses a whole bit and drill to take a small amount of plastic out .. 🤦
2.5in?! Should’ve just kept it stock smh
stillen is a steal z1 intakes are better and cheaper i think
Been a fan. Thanks for all your tips and video guides. Just want to ask if “throttle body spacer” is worth it? Not really making a crazy build. Mine is Q50 VQ37 vhr. Same set up as yours.. Silicon intake and dry drop in filters. Thanks snd God bless! ig:gandamu3.7
OCD
im glad all these rich spoiled kids can teach us poor working people how to do this stuff
Bullshit mods. Factory box is good enough with proper engineering behind it. Spend your money on a Fast Intentions setup.
You wasted your $ bro 😂🤦♂️. But still will get the job done.
Second :)
First! (: