08 G35 Intake questions

[Slider4105]

So I have been eyeing some intakes for the new G's. I've pretty much decided on the Stillen long tube intake, but I would like to know this:Is there really a difference between buying the long tube and short tube intake? It looks like it does the whole Z-Tube thing the older engines have done. Or is it just not worth the extra $100.00 to do it. Also if there's no difference really between short and long tubes, would you guys recommend the JWT, or Stillen?

[Sentientbydesign]

I'm not completely familiar with the stillen setup, but usually the difference between a long and short tube is cold versus warm air.

This affects power and fuel economy (mainly in hot climates). The short tubes usually have better throttle response and low end torque and the long tubes usually have better high end power.

Think of it like a pipe carrying hot water. The faucet with the shorter pipe that's closer to the water heater will get hot water first. The one farther away will take longer to get it.

Similar concept with the tubes. The shorter accelarates air quicker, the long one requires there to be a higher vacuum before the air starts moving up to speed.

[Slider4105]

Let me try to explain a bit better. The long tube replaces all of the factory intake with just a long pipe, it goes from stock intake filter area to the throttle bodies.

The short tube only replaces the area from the filter to the MAF, then uses the stock factory piping from the MAF to the throttle bodies.

So I was assuming that getting the long tube set up is like how the older engines got the Z-Tube, and the pop charger.

So I guess my question could be summed up as, is it worth it to get just the "pop charger" set up, or would you go all out and get the "pop charger and Z-Tube" set up.

[Sentientbydesign]

I'd get both.

I hate the "mufflers" they put on the intakes. Yes, it quiets the intake, but I can't help but believe that there is serious restriction comming from extra "bottles" being connected to the tubing.

[Slider4105]

Yeah I'm prob going to get the long tube set up, unless some other members chime in with a reason not to (besides Telcoman and his 401k statement lol). I guess an extra $100.00 isn't that bad.

[Beancooker]

Pop Charger and Z-Tube.

[Sentientbydesign]

Beanor,

What's the new title mean?

[Slider4105]

Can you get a Z-Tube for the new HR motors? I was under the impression the only one that was similar to the "pop charger Z-Tube" was the Stillen long tube

[Sentientbydesign]

The new 350Zs come with the HR motor as well.

[CYO44Baseball32]

Get fujita it looks sweet and cost less than Stillen, they always over charge.

[joe603]

Beanor,

What's the new title mean?

It means he's on the dark side now....management!

[G_whizz]

Pop Charger and Z-Tube.

+1000000000

[rmezz13]

Pop charger is always a good buy... Depends on what your plans are. If you think you will go CAI eventually then go with the cheaper upgrade for now. I had the pop charger and now have a CAI (injen) on my Z.... The pop charger with a Z tube will give you nice gains, and stillen IMO is over priced.

[suby01]

there is NO pop charger or Z tube available for the 08 sedans. so for all of you with 05 or 04 w,e that suggested that with the 08 sedan thats not his option.the stillen long tube does give more HP than the short tube. it is the extra 100 $$$ for the minimal gain?? some say no but thats all you and what you plan on doing with your car. i had both the short and now i have the long and there is a difference. and fuijita is just a nice way to spend moeny and get a power loss. its just for looks and sound. hope that helps.

[Slider4105]

LOL yeah thanks man. I didn't think there was a Z tube but I've been racking teh interwebznet looking for one. Only thing I found is the Nismo R Tune long tube for the 350z fits the G sedan with "some slight tweaking and patience". Dunno how I feel about that. I think I'm going to call everythingG35 and ask for a quote (Don't NICO members get a discount?)

[Beancooker]

Beanor,

What's the new title mean?

It means he's on the dark side now....management!

Yeah, I will be in the G forums a little less, and in all the other NICO forums a lot more...

[CYO44Baseball32]

there is NO pop charger or Z tube available for the 08 sedans. so for all of you with 05 or 04 w,e that suggested that with the 08 sedan thats not his option.the stillen long tube does give more HP than the short tube. it is the extra 100 $$$ for the minimal gain?? some say no but thats all you and what you plan on doing with your car. i had both the short and now i have the long and there is a difference. and fuijita is just a nice way to spend moeny and get a power loss. its just for looks and sound. hope that helps.

Thats false on the fujita power loss, when I first installed it I could feel the extra pull. I've also seen dynos with proven gains

[suby01]

here are some links from older posts about the intakes for your car hope this helps

http://forums.g35club.org/zerothread?id=262053

http://forums.g35club.org/zerothread?id=263204

http://forums.g35club.org/zero...age=1

[Sentientbydesign]

Thats false on the fujita power loss, when I first installed it I could feel the extra pull. I've also seen dynos with proven gains

Not sure about the G37s, but my friend Tony at Riverside Infiniti told me to basically stay away from anything but the Pop charger or Stillen intake for my coupe (even though I think they are fugly).

He said they lose power in some areas.

[joe603]

Not sure about the G37s, but my friend Tony at Riverside Infiniti told me to basically stay away from anything but the Pop charger or Stillen intake for my coupe (even though I think they are fugly).

He said they lose power in some areas.

Well I wouldn't have Tony work on my car...The Stillen/JWT popcharger plus the MREV2/spacer has been the best mods completed for my G. Definite power increase and a meaner sounding intake. The Stillen looks 10x better than the JWT, but they perform the same.

[Sentientbydesign]

Well I wouldn't have Tony work on my car...The Stillen/JWT popcharger plus the MREV2/spacer has been the best mods completed for my G. Definite power increase and a meaner sounding intake. The Stillen looks 10x better than the JWT, but they perform the same.

That's for not reading my post right.

He ADVISED me to get the JWT or Stillen and TO STAY AWAY FROM anything else. Because the OTHER intakes LOSE power in some areas.

He happens to be the parts manager there and came from performance Nissan as one of their top parts associates.

[gmad665]

whats up all. im new to this forum just got my 08 g35xS back in june. i was reading a couple treads and saw that installing a intake wont void the warranty. so Slider i wanted to know if u ended up buying the stillen or any other intake that fit the 08. if anyone has any more info id appreciate the help. thanks peeps.

[Slider4105]

LOL I'm going to get the Stillen when I have the money. I was told I had a job waiting for me when I got back from my family's vacation, and then when I got home they decided while I was gone that they didn't want me. So far as I can tell and all the research I've done, the Stillen is the best. The Fujita sounds good but actually loses power, and the 350z Nismo you have to finagle on. I just found out that Injen is releasing one as we speak for the G37 and it fits the 2nd Gen sedan as well, but it costs something like $750.00+ and requires replacing your washer fluid reservoir with one that comes in the kit and disassemble the front end or some other ridiculous thing.

[joe603]

LOL! I read your post too quick

[CYO44Baseball32]

The best intake out there with stock ecu is jim wolf duel pop charger. With reflash the fujita is the best one. We had this discussion on another forum and there were dynos to prove this.

[G2go]

I just installed the Stillen long tube setup. It looks great and my seat of the pants dyno reflected positive HP gains. FWIW.Snowman

[Sentientbydesign]

CYO,

I can't really speak for the Fujita, but I'd challenge you to get a friend to do double blind testing on the intakes.

If you still have the stock intake, have your friend install whichever without you knowing and drive it with ear plugs.

Then do the other one and see which one actually feels different. Or you could just dyno it since we all want you to!!! lol

The guys in the maxima community always said the intakes only made sound and you couldn't feel 4-5 hp.

[Team Punisher]

I am on my 3 g and have done it all except turbos and super chagers..I believe intakes do make a small diff.I don't think the brand is so important its what you like or what you can afford!! I have had diff. set up in each one and **** its hard to tell which one was best !!!GOOD LUCK !!

[FrankieFresh]

What's going down everyone? I am new to the site. I have had a 08' Infinit G35. I recently upgraded my intake with the Stillen Short Ram Intake. It does not look as nice as the Long Tube but it gets the job done. I have never worked on a car in the past but even for a beginner it was so easy to install. Initially I could feel a difference but I think I have got used to it.

[gmad665]

welcome to the forum frankie. im new myself, i've been thinking bout getting the stillen intake for a week now. theres so many different mods to spend ur money on i dont know where to begin. my G's a lease so im thinking lil bolt ones till i buy either the one i got now or a G37 in a year and a half. so was the cost of the stillen really worth it? can u really feel the difference? these cars r quick already