Stillen Z-Tube/Intake Combo Question

[tdawg183]

My question is simple and I'm sure it's answered explicitly somewhere but can not seem to find it. I would like to purchase the Stillen Z-Tube/Intake setup but can not seem to figure out if there is anything (if at all) that I will need to modify to make this (http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?id=STIZTBE01&c=PE&year=2003&make=INFINITI&model=FX 35) work for a 35 since they all seem to be for G's.

On another note:
1) are the engine bays identical from g35's to fx35's?
2) are the drivetrains identical also?

 

[toy4x]

That is a straight drop in for your FX. I have the same pieces, works great and should be able to install in less than an hour.

I bought it from here:
http://www.mynismo.com/products/Default.asp?id=3072

Engine parts are mostly straight drop ins from the Z/G35 to the FX35. There are some pieces that need to be adapted like exhausts.

 

[tchuck]

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On another note:
1) are the engine bays identical from g35's to fx35's?
2) are the drivetrains identical also?

I'm about 80% sure of these answers:

1) no. FX is much bigger.
2) yes. G35 = RWD FX35. G35x = AWD FX35. The reason some G exhaust components need to be altered to fit the FX is that the body of the FX is different. (longer in the back and shaped differently in the middle).

 

[tdawg183]

Thanks guys! That's a great fact for a newb to know... especially when ebaying. hah

 

[Rubare]

well didnt know what thread to use to ask this question so i'll use this one since the title seems pretty general

have any use a different air filter with the stillen setup?

i'm tire of oil!! done.. so im looking for a filter that will fit the venturi ring or whatever the name of the circular aluminum thing is..

i think AEM has filter that might fit but i dont know the diameter of the ring.. does any one knows it?

thank you guys!

t

 

[JRekasie]

I just had the Stillen / Z Tube Intake installed along with H&R spring, and am more than impressed with the performance of the Stillen system thus far. My FX sounds like a rocket ship now!!!!!!!

 

[bobruggiero]

Stillen < JWT PC

 

[spersad11417]

Wheres a good place to buy the z tube and filter?i looked on ebay but they only have the z tube.thanks.

 

[tchuck]

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have any use a different air filter with the stillen setup?

i'm tire of oil!! done.. so im looking for a filter that will fit the venturi ring or whatever the name of the circular aluminum thing is..

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Stillen calls it a "velocity stack", but venturi ring is also suitable...

I'll measure mine for you tomorrow morning. :wink (2):

Wheres a good place to buy the z tube and filter?i looked on ebay but they only have the z tube.thanks.

Ebay is good for the z-tube, you can get the filter on the k&n website.

 

[tchuck]

The Stillen velocity stack is 1.5" thick and 6" in diameter.

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[Rubare]

The Stillen velocity stack is 1.5" thick and 6" in diameter.

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thanks bro.. i just got tired of oil and cleaning my lower and upper plenum so often..

http://www.aemintakes.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=21-209ED-HK

this might fit our stillen system perfectly .. for those members that think oily filters is just not right for our intake system!!!

 

[theMerchant]

how often were you cleaning the filter? I do mine around 15,000 miles

 

[Rubare]

how often were you cleaning the filter? I do mine around 15,000 miles

every 2 oil change.. how do you do manage to do it every 15k miles???????? everytime i clean it (6-7k ) my filter was filthy..

 

[fxlr8]

I have a dry flow on my lms

 

[Rubare]

I have a dry flow on my lms

how has it being woking for you Jeff? any difference over the oil ones? better/worse?

thanks..

 

[fxlr8]

Nothing that I noticed, but I like the fact that there is no oil on it. Also I use simple green to clean in.

 

[Rubare]

Nothing that I noticed, but I like the fact that there is no oil on it. Also I use simple green to clean in.

i think dry filter are/will be better way better..

even tho i clean mine filter often, everytime i clean the upper plenum is all yellowish by oil.. and even worse when i get to the lower plenum..

 

[tchuck]

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even tho i clean mine filter often, everytime i clean the upper plenum is all yellowish by oil.. and even worse when i get to the lower plenum..

That's engine oil, not filter oil. The K&N filter oil would never get up that far, and aside from that it's red... You'll need a oil catch can to solve that issue.