Phyxius
Newish Member
K&N blew it for me once I started hearing about the fit issues. I'm not concerned about couple extra HP, but it better fit properly.
There's easier (free) ways to get that noise. I'm more interested in a combination of best quality, heat isolation, most power gain, least low end torque loss.
I'm still planning on getting JTs CAI but I inadvertently bought wheels, tires, and springs over the last few days so I've kinda put the intake on the back burner.
I have to use the “inadvertent purchase” excuse with my wife. Ha!There's easier (free) ways to get that noise. I'm more interested in a combination of best quality, heat isolation, most power gain, least low end torque loss.
I'm still planning on getting JTs CAI but I inadvertently bought wheels, tires, and springs over the last few days so I've kinda put the intake on the back burner.
Lowering springs? If so! Please send me some pics when your done.
Still looking forward to some detailed pictures of the components, housings, filters, tubing, etc., as well as some sound clips and hopefully installation info that shows how it goes together, and draws cold air.
Unlike the Jonny Tig product which is open at the back to the engine bay, these would appear to be a closed box - though they refer to the system as high flow. Have they modified/supplemented the relatively restrictive OEM intake passthrough to the front side of the radiator bulkhead?
Yes, I too saw a glimpse of the filter through a (relatively small) opening when they first posted a picture several weeks back, of what I assume was their prototype. However, this is what their current marketing reads as published on the K8 'pre-order' page:These are actually open on the sides. If you zoom into some of the pictures they orovipro you can actually see the filter.
Yes, I too saw a glimpse of the filter through a (relatively small) opening when they first posted a picture several weeks back, of what I assume was their prototype. However, this is what their current marketing reads as published on the K8 'pre-order' page:
The filters sit inside custom-fitted urethane intake boxes, which ensure no hot engine compartment air gets fed into the intake tract. This creates a cold air path, and unlike other manufacturers who only partially shield the filter from the hot underhood air, STILLEN has fully enclosed the filters and draws on cold air from behind the grille, for optimum performance.
Two weeks.Nice. Hopefully they'll post up some pics of the production piece that matches the description.
Lots of info on that if you google it but generally when compared with a dry filter, an oiled filter of equivalent size will 1) pass slightly more air, 2) pass slightly more dirt, 3) require more maintenance (cleaning/oiling), and 4) last much longer.What is your opinion about wet or dry filters?
Which do you prefer and why?
Advantages/disadvantages of each?
Ok the wait is over!! These are live on the site and we are offering 20$ off for the first (5) orders placed. For the discounted price please follow the link below:
Kia Stinger 3.3T - STILLEN Air Intake System
Ya know, as we keep replying to this thread, we do keep helping them get more potential business, BUT...
Looking at the Dynojet dyno looks a little curious. I've always taken my cars to Dynojet dynos so that I can stick with the relatively typical 15% drivetrain power loss at the wheels. This has proven to be fairly (and again, relatively) accurate to what the factory rates at the crank versus the results at the wheels.
342.87 wheel HP is 403.38 crank HP. Even if the Stinger GT is underrated, it seems strange to be underrated by a whopping 35 HP. Are we sure this was dyno tested on a bone stock Stinger GT?Starting at 340 WHP just screams at least an exhaust system.
In this industry it’s easy to get excited about a product release. Setbacks also happen and when pairing the two it doesn’t look good in the public’s eyes. We appreciate everyone’s patience as it’s worth the wait!I admire your enthusiasm but the wait isn't quite over get. Stillen hasn't shown itself to be firm with their timelines.
BUT, please tell us you have more info/pics or you will prior to the estimated ship days?