Air Filter Help

[majorpanik]

I'm asking for help from anyone who has the Stillen Hi-Flow intake W/Z-Tube kit.I am in need of some dimensions from the air filter in this kit.

The O.D. where at the largest point around the filter itself.The I.D. at the opening from where the filter connects on. The length from the opening connection to the opposite end.

I'd greatly appreciate this information being Stillen and EverythingG35 would not help me with.Thanks

[Sentientbydesign]

I'm asking for help from anyone who has the Stillen Hi-Flow intake W/Z-Tube kit.I am in need of some dimensions from the air filter in this kit.

The O.D. where at the largest point around the filter itself.The I.D. at the opening from where the filter connects on. The length from the opening connection to the opposite end.

I'd greatly appreciate this information being Stillen and EverythingG35 would not help me with.Thanks

Why do you want this information? To me, it sounds like you're trying to reverse engineer their product. I wouldn't help you either, if that's your plan.

[marlin29311]

I'd greatly appreciate this information being Stillen and EverythingG35 would not help me with.Thanks

There's a reason buddy...get the hint.

[BrandAidDesignG35]

Why do you take this approach? Didn't you yourself reverse engineer the various products from several manufacturers to create your wiring kits? lol

I don't have the dimensions off hand, but we could help you better if we know what you need it for

[G_whizz]

Why do you take this approach? Didn't you yourself reverse engineer the various products from several manufacturers to create your wiring kits? lol

I wasn't gonna say it..

[Sentientbydesign]

Why do you take this approach? Didn't you yourself reverse engineer the various products from several manufacturers to create your wiring kits? lol

I don't have the dimensions off hand, but we could help you better if we know what you need it for

Not really. I think stealing is wrong. I won't lie and say that I didn't look at pix of other kits, but when it came down to it, I did my own detective work and searched that engine bay like a mad man.

Then I saw where other companies made stupid mistakes and made sure mine was better.

If you think I did, that's fine.

There's a reason those other two resources wouldn't help him. If there's a legit reason, it should be posted.

[G_whizz]

Ohhh Nate...don't get your panties in a bunch.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

I was wondering where this was going to go lol!

DJ

[smockers83]

Reverse engineering not only consists of figuring out how someone already did it, but also how to make it better. Why should you be the only one allowed to do such things?

[majorpanik]

Well this is the case I was considering going with the Stillen kit minus the wet filter and install an AEM Dry-Flow filter on instead. By trying this I would need to know what size filter comes with this kit. It's really nothing to get so worked up about. I just hear better info on dry types than wet.

So if anyone can provide this bit of information i'd be appreciative.I read this site because of all the good info and ideas from all of you so remember its all about helping each other out right?

Thanks again all.

[Sentientbydesign]

I apologize for the incinuation.

Realistically, you can just buy the intake from Stillen (If they'll sell it alone) and when you get it, take it to a store that sells the AEM Dry-flow filters.

I personally have used and recommend the dry types. They have more consistent filtering (oiled filters are not as efficient until they get dirty) and are much easier to maintain.

[majorpanik]

I appreciate the feed back. I do know that i'll have to purchase the whole kit (sucks)! But before I do I want to be sure AEM can match a filter to that set up. They think so but they need the dimensions to be sure. I figure if anyone knows it'll be someone on this site, I can always count on good ideas from the crowd.

Please check Thanks

[joe603]

I wonder if you could use the z-tube and rig the AEM filter...

[Sentientbydesign]

I wonder if you could use the z-tube and rig the AEM filter...

I think the venturi ring provides too much of a flow benefit to go without.

[joe603]

Yup...forgot about that part!!!

I'd say look for one on E-Bay

[pfarmer]

Reverse engineering not only consists of figuring out how someone already did it, but also how to make it better. Why should you be the only one allowed to do such things?

I question how it could be better than just fixing factory grounds or replacing with engineered ones.

That said every grounding kit (except for maybe one or two I have come across) are simply a bunch of cables attached to points without concern for the possible issues of circular currents, etc. The couple I have seen do things like grounding blocks to avoid stacked grounds, grounding rings for the same reasons. Others follow the factory ground path which is often done in other industries. By this I mean that if a chassis ground could be compromised by where the various chassis parts meet, then a ground is provided across the junction point to guarantee the chassis ground. Some simply jumper the junction, others follow the factory path with a single unbroken conductor threaded through grounding blocks attached to each side of the chassis junctions.

These kits to me have been engineered, probably not needed in most cases, but at least don't look like possible trouble especially later on where age attacks things like the stacks present on most.

Perry

[biggie]

And I question how this thread got bumped.

[joe603]

moved from the modification forum...