in before admin intakes which require a tune lol. I have stillen gen 3 no regrets. annoying to put on tho

 

I suspect this question has been asked 1000 times on every single Z/G forum. C'mon, man.

The Takeda looks cleaner (IMO) because the MAF sensors are on the underside, unlike the Stillen. Also, people have managed to install the Takeda without dropping the bumper, which is a plus. Although I'm none too keen on crushing those rubber couplers in the rectangular inlets, but whatever. Probably doesn't matter.

Here's another option: http://www.administrationtuning.com/...g373mafvhr.htm

There's no wrong answer. They each do what they're designed to do.

 

Rochester, you will NOT take my King of Acerb title away. Good try, though.

 

Out of respect for the elderly, I'll not comment on your amateur standing.

 

I removed the bumper AND enlarged the inlet holes. Otherwise, the rubber couplers would be crushed and distorted.

I'd get whatever is cheaper. I got the Takeda for $400 shipped

 

Yeah, that's exactly what I'd want to do. Get the Takeda, and drop the bumper for a solid job on the install. I still might someday, just for something to do.

With respect to how they look, I've seen both numerous times, and I honestly think the Takeda is a more attractive design. Here's a good pic of the Takeda. I'd ditch the decals, but definitely get the splash guard. I think that's just polished aluminum, with no nickle-plating or paint. Or maybe it's chrome plated. I suspect it's clear-coated, but IDK. I think it would look really good in a black chrome powdercoat.

 

I've had my stillen gen 3 no splash guard for like 5 yrs now no problems. and it rains a lot in VA

 

 

I enjoy my Stillen Gen 3, didn't have to remove my bumper at all so idk about all that and I got for a bit below pricing stated above; so all positives for me lol

 

Drop in K&N filters is your best bet for power, cost, and ease of installation

 

I'd go aFe dry filters if you are going the budget route. Add in silicone post MAF tubes and ditch the hoodliner.

 

I'll be doing AdminTuning intakes and tune soon.

 

Long intakes work better after car gets moving since it has to draw air further than and short ram...and heat soak isnt as bad as some think with a short ram if you got a heat shield like in kn kit