So I'm getting a pop charger. Was ganna go with the JWT, as I see that most people on this forum have that installed... but then a friend of mine (very smart mechanic) recomended this:

Stillen Cold Air Intake

He said this is the only way to go for an intake. Sounds great and immediately noticed a real performance gain on his Z before even installing his exhaust. I am also planning on putting the Stillen TD exhaust on also down the road...

It's about $50-$60 more, however, I don't believe on going economy on a sports car. If you're ganna do something, do it once, and do it right... Has anybody out there tested the JWT against the Stillen? Is the Stillen much better? Like I said, I am putting a Stillen exhaust on also down the road. Should I invest in staying w/in the same company?

 

The only functional difference that I can see between the pop charger and Stillen intake is that the top of the Stillen air filter is covered. I like the design if it keeps hot engine bay air out of the intake.

 

Correct. The Stillen is a better design and keeps the heat out.

 

you mean like the OEM air box

 

I don't care how it looks. This is not a show part, this is a performance part. So as far as the OEM look goes, I honestly don't care. If it gives me better hp, cooler air, and the same sound, I think ima go w/ the Stillen.

 

Go for it. I would appreciate some photos of what the filter area looks like without the top in place.

 

i have the same intake<stillen> i love it..would highly recc,getting this..

 

Does the stillen give the same hiss sound and volume as the JWT? I've heard the JWT before and I like it a lot.

 

Both will be about the same. JWT is more popular, it's cheaper and provides the same HP gain. With Stillen, you're paying extra for the box. JWT provides a heat shield that comes up to meet the hood. Either one is a good choice.