My next Mod; intake and HFC
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My next Mod; intake and HFC
MY next two upgrades for my Xs shall be intake and hfc. These are what I'm looking at, I'm looking to order by next week.
Whats your opinion stillen CAI vs R2C intake? And FI RHFC vs stillen HFC. I plan on keeping my stock exhaust. Also do I need extras parts with the Cats?
Whats your opinion stillen CAI vs R2C intake? And FI RHFC vs stillen HFC. I plan on keeping my stock exhaust. Also do I need extras parts with the Cats?
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2012G37 (09-13-2015)
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The Stillen Gen3 is more expensive, and a much more involved installation, requiring you to drop the bumper and customize the air inlets. However, it's also a genuine power mod from a DIY bolt-on.
The R2C is less expensive, and an easy DIY mod. Plus, those two pop-chargers look pretty awesome under the hood. Untuned, it's more placebo than power mod.
There really is no wrong answer. I think that plating finish on the Black Nickle R2C intake is gorgeous, very much like black chrome. It's amazing. However, you can powdercoat these things any way you like.
Another consideration: no mod needs to be a *final* mod. You could go with the less expensive, easier DIY approach this year, then switch it up a few years down the road. It's just an air intake, after all.
Lastly... I vote Takeda, which you didn't list.
The R2C is less expensive, and an easy DIY mod. Plus, those two pop-chargers look pretty awesome under the hood. Untuned, it's more placebo than power mod.
There really is no wrong answer. I think that plating finish on the Black Nickle R2C intake is gorgeous, very much like black chrome. It's amazing. However, you can powdercoat these things any way you like.
Another consideration: no mod needs to be a *final* mod. You could go with the less expensive, easier DIY approach this year, then switch it up a few years down the road. It's just an air intake, after all.
Lastly... I vote Takeda, which you didn't list.
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The Stillen Gen3 is more expensive, and a much more involved installation, requiring you to drop the bumper and customize the air inlets. However, it's also a genuine power mod from a DIY bolt-on.
The R2C is less expensive, and an easy DIY mod. Plus, those two pop-chargers look pretty awesome under the hood. Untuned, it's more placebo than power mod.
There really is no wrong answer. I think that plating finish on the Black Nickle R2C intake is gorgeous, very much like black chrome. It's amazing. However, you can powdercoat these things any way you like.
Another consideration: no mod needs to be a *final* mod. You could go with the less expensive, easier DIY approach this year, then switch it up a few years down the road. It's just an air intake, after all.
Lastly... I vote Takeda, which you didn't list.
The R2C is less expensive, and an easy DIY mod. Plus, those two pop-chargers look pretty awesome under the hood. Untuned, it's more placebo than power mod.
There really is no wrong answer. I think that plating finish on the Black Nickle R2C intake is gorgeous, very much like black chrome. It's amazing. However, you can powdercoat these things any way you like.
Another consideration: no mod needs to be a *final* mod. You could go with the less expensive, easier DIY approach this year, then switch it up a few years down the road. It's just an air intake, after all.
Lastly... I vote Takeda, which you didn't list.
Whats your opinion on the z tubes?
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My personal opinion is that's a weak mod. But there are people who swear by z-tubes and drop-in filters, and will show you corroborating dyno runs as evidence. Regardless, its still a minor and untuned change to your air-intake system that will mean diddly-squat on a 330 hp car.
Red pill, blue pill... it really doesn't matter.
Red pill, blue pill... it really doesn't matter.
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2012G37 (09-13-2015)
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The Z tubes remove the resonator on the drivers side and the correlated section. Its smoother and they say (manufacturers mind you) 6HP? Reason I don't like any of the other intakes is due to the traffic and congestion. If your at a light or driving slow in the city the heat generated under the hood heats that metal intake a good amount. When finally clear the traffic and get moving the intake tubes take a while to cool off. In my case thats right when the light turns red and the whole cycle starts again .
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Definitely go with resonated hfc. I have z1 non resonated hfc on mine, it has a great deal of rasp under the car. you can hear it when you open you door and car is idling. from 1000rpm up to 3000 rpm it has rasp inside the car. once above 3000 rpm its like music to your ears. As far as intake absolutely dont get anything other than stillen gen 3. yes they are a bitch to install but youll get the best gains from them and lets be honest gains are why your modding your car. im not saying get gen3 because i do because i have k and n and am working on returning them now for the gen3. fact of the matter when getting it tuned i would of made more power with the gen 3s. Make sure you do all the bolt ons your interested in doing then get tuned asap.
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My personal opinion is [intakes are] a weak mod. But there are people who swear by [intakes], and will show you corroborating dyno runs as evidence. Regardless, its still a minor and untuned change to your air-intake system that will mean diddly-squat on a 330 hp car.
Red pill, blue pill... it really doesn't matter.
Red pill, blue pill... it really doesn't matter.
...Reason I don't like any of the other intakes is due to the traffic and congestion. If your at a light or driving slow in the city the heat generated under the hood heats that metal intake a good amount. When finally clear the traffic and get moving the intake tubes take a while to cool off. In my case thats right when the light turns red and the whole cycle starts again .
Consensus? There is none. Do your research. Choose the best option for you. Enjoy your mods.
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I vote for the Takeda as well, no modding anything and they provide similar gains as the gen3's, for 100$ less. yes the metal tubes will heat up but once they are cooled down the extra power is there. any short ram is going to make your car slower, tune or no tune, due to the hot air always being injested. go stillen or Takeda, IMHO these are the only two that are worth doing, and I have been through many different setups. currently running the Takeda.
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2012G37 (09-14-2015)
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That said, I did read that whole diff thread, and now I wish I didn't have an X.
EDIT: Just priced TT kits. Wow. Closer to $11k.
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He's got an X. If even possible, wouldn't that be a $2k to $4k mod? That's pretty far outside intake money. Could recommend twin turbos if he's got that much $ in his intake budget.
That said, I did read that whole diff thread, and now I wish I didn't have an X.
EDIT: Just priced TT kits. Wow. Closer to $11k.
That said, I did read that whole diff thread, and now I wish I didn't have an X.
EDIT: Just priced TT kits. Wow. Closer to $11k.
This interesting, gearing, hopefully there haven't been any bad luck
With anyone doing this and has survive over 2yrs...As for the $ range its not too bad, my recent mod was close to 8k. I'll do some research on this too, will it work on a X?
I'm most likely going with Stillen Cai and FI Rhfc.
But I plan on doing the FI Rhfc, just to see how I like that growl and if i need more from the CAI. Thank you all for your opinions and advice. ...
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Here's a couple posts on the Takeda (which is what I'd get if I was wanting a true CAI) with tips & pics for a Sedan install. And the whole thread is a good read especially since you have the AWD Sedan
https://www.myg37.com/forums/build-t...ml#post3902079
https://www.myg37.com/forums/build-t...ml#post3903785
https://www.myg37.com/forums/build-t...ml#post3902079
https://www.myg37.com/forums/build-t...ml#post3903785