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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Stillen Intake Question

Looking at getting an intake. I really like the Stillen Gen 3. and the gains it gives, I just don't know about cutting holes under the hood. Are those holes ever filled? How large are they? Would they be noticeable when I put the stocks back in.

If I decide not to get the Gen 3, should I go with the Gen 2 even though it's not a "true" cold air intake. How's the sound and gains? Are there any other good intakes out there?
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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injen or stillen takes the cake.

don't get the gen 2 if you're looking for a real CAI
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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Does anyone have a pic of the holes under the hood? If you put the stock ones back in, are the holes still noticeable?
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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I can take a pic tomorrow for you... I put stockies back on and nothing is noticeable unless you remove the black plastic radiator cover.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sTiLLBaLLiN37
I can take a pic tomorrow for you... I put stockies back on and nothing is noticeable unless you remove the black plastic radiator cover.

Why did you put stokies back on?
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Needed money to pay off school stuff otherwise I would have kept them
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Yeah, could you please post a pic. I'd really appreciate it. I just want to make sure when I decide to sell the car, it's nothing noticeable.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Do you have the pic?
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Your not really cutting brand new holes, its more like expanding the current holes to fit the diameter of the piping. if you do a good job, its barely noticeable.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by oOmikeyboy
Your not really cutting brand new holes, its more like expanding the current holes to fit the diameter of the piping. if you do a good job, its barely noticeable.
you're saying there are holes there already?
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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where are the pics stillballin?
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by G37Sam
you're saying there are holes there already?
Yeah, see from this pic: (from xo4ox)


the left side of the hole is cut, and kind of the bottom. So i only assume that the hole was there already, just not as big as it needs to be.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Thanks, I appreciate it.
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