3.3TT New STILLEN Intake and Cat-Back Exhaust Coming Soon

[Kamauxx]

IMO
JT + Modified air intake which adds scoops behind the grill to ram air into the airbox area
JT + Freaking huge elements
JT - Extra bends in piping
JT - Back end of air box is not closed (says to create flow through effect) but will allow heat in when sitting

Take and reverse all of those for Stillen

That's my thinking as well. They both have their pros/cons. I don't think either is better than the other. I think they're both better than the other offerings on the market and way better than the intake/heat shielding people are concocting in their garage.

 

[StungBlueGT2]

How is it better?

No offense to STILLEN and still think it’s one of the best intakes on the market, but it’s not a true sealed CAI.

It’s basically just like the K&N Typhoon with extra shielding on top. The JT actually seems to be a closed box and has expanded ducting to reduce restrictions. The STILLEN is really a Short-Ram intake with great shielding, but the JT takes it to another level and is closer to a true CAI. So the JT is overall a better design and actually separates the filters from engine heat, instead of simply shielding them like the STILLEN, K&N, etc.

However ALL the highflow intakes tested gain about 15Hp so even though the JT may be a little better design the performance will be the same no matter what intakes you get. If I had money to spare I’d splurge on the STILLEN or JT, but it’s hard to justify 5-7 times the cost for basically the same gains.

Either way any high flow intake will help and basically becomes a matter of budget & preference. Hope this helps and happy tuning!

 

[WildBill]

No offense to STILLEN and still think it’s one of the best intakes on the market, but it’s not a true sealed CAI.

It’s basically just like the K&N Typhoon with extra shielding on top. The JT actually seems to be a closed box and has expanded ducting to reduce restrictions.

I believe that this statement is false. Go look at JT's pictures. Their shielding is just on the sides. It does not cover the back.
Stillen is much closer to a sealed box than any other on the market.

 

[Kamauxx]

So I somehow managed to buy the Stillen just now.

Keep your eyes peeled on the for sale section. If I don't like them there will be a slightly used intake on the market at a discount.

 

[StungBlueGT2]

I believe that this statement is false. Go look at JT's pictures. Their shielding is just on the sides. It does not cover the back.
Stillen is much closer to a sealed box than any other on the market.

I apologize if I'm mistaken and thought the JT was a sealed box. Thats disappointing to hear because the back near the turbo is where you need the heat shielding the most!

This means the JT would pull much more hot air radiating from the turbos, than cool air from the front inlets. If you're correct than I agree the Stillen is a better design and closer to a CAI. Just keep in mind that neither are true CAIs since both are partially open and will draw hot air from the engine bay.

I think they're both better than the other offerings on the market and wayyy better than the Frankenstein intake/heat shielding people are concocting in their garage.

Lol. How is it “wayyy” better? They are all basically the same design. Short-ram intakes with high-flow cone filters and heat shielding... I do agree they’re both the best aftermarket intakes available, and admit they are wayyy better looking. However, they are NOT better performing. ALL the intakes tested gain about 15Hp, and STILLEN proved this themselves by documenting no HP/TQ changes with or without their extra shielding! The facts speak for themselves, and kindly ask that you stop making negative comments toward fellow Stinger owners, or "Frankenstein/DIY'ers".

 

[DiabloStinger]

Come on guys... we've seen this argument a dozen times already.

 

[Never thought]

I think the JT box has “JT” cut out on the top which makes it not sealed. But the little bit of air that can escape from both probably has nominal if any impact. I just don’t see how you could say one is clearly better than the other.

 

[Mr Skillet]

IMO
JT + Modified air intake which adds scoops behind the grill to ram air into the airbox area
JT + Freaking huge elements
JT - Extra bends in piping
JT - Back end of air box is not closed (says to create flow through effect) but will allow heat in when sitting

Take and reverse all of those for Stillen

I think these two intakes are probably the best designs on the market. I was wanting to do the JT but the shipping cost made it a no-go for me.
I ordered the Stillen on the first day of pre-orders.

If I get a hair up my a$$ I may pull the bumper cover off and fab up some aluminum ducts for behind the grill. But I have a feeling the Stillen design will work just fine for me.

I wonder if anyone thought about simply enlarging the snorkel flow through section on the factory intake. You may not get as much turbo noises, but Ill bet they'll remove a good amount of restriction.

 

[SteveCo]

I wonder if anyone thought about simply enlarging the snorkel flow through section on the factory intake. You may not get as much turbo noises, but Ill bet they'll remove a good amount of restriction.

It's not a simple modification, as the factory doesn't just use a simply hole through the bulkhead. The JT aluminum 'scoop' installation involves removing the OEM factory duct structures and doing a fair amount of additional plastic cutting, to run those aluminum channels through to behind the grill - one of the reasons I opted not to purchase that product.

 

[Kamauxx]

and kindly ask that you stop making negative comments toward fellow Stinger owners, or "Frankenstein/DIY'ers".

G'damn, man shut up with your incessant crying in defense about your damn intake! Stop trailing behind me all over this forum to talk about it. That's got to be like 90% of your posts here, shit. Haven't you noticed I don't care about this argument you want so desperately to have? I'm 36 years old, if I say I feel something is better than something else that's my grown ass'd opinion. I don't care if you don't like it. You are under no obligation to read my posts. Damn, it's like you have some kinda stalkers app connecting you to all my posts. You aren't my type. Move on for fucks sake!

Oh yeah..."with all due respect"...

 

[Nice Guy]

The reason why we are not on the moon yet, because NASA could not decide which intake to design SRI, CAI, and if heatsheild is fully closed.... as soon as this is figured out, party at my moon condominium!

 

[NobleCrow]

As much as i like the Stillen design, I grew impatient with waiting. Bought the K&N.

 

[Kamauxx]

Too funny!

 

[robz32]

 

[NYdito]

Jajajajaja

 

[Never thought]

I emailed Khar and he said they are shipping this upcoming Monday.

 

[Kamauxx]

I emailed Khar and he said they are shipping this upcoming Monday.

Khar told me end of this week/beginning of next shipping directly from Stillen.

Stillen's reps may be playing it safe with their estimates.

 

[DiabloStinger]

I do love me some 'two weeks' responses. Reminds me of the movie Money Pit.

 

[WildBill]

Reminds me of the movie Money Pit.

220, 221, Whatever it takes...

 

[DiabloStinger]

Lol. How is it “wayyy” better? They are all basically the same design. Short-ram intakes with high-flow cone filters and heat shielding... I do agree they’re both the best aftermarket intakes available, and admit they are wayyy better looking. However, they are NOT better performing. ALL the intakes tested gain about 15Hp, and STILLEN proved this themselves by documenting no HP/TQ changes with or without their extra shielding! The facts speak for themselves, and kindly ask that you stop making negative comments toward fellow Stinger owners, or "Frankenstein/DIY'ers".

Haha. Dude... we get it.. you like what you designed. Looks like shit, but it works. WE GET IT.