aFe POWER — Nissan 370Z
The Nissan 370Z's naturally-aspirated VQ37VHR loves to breathe — and the aFe POWER Takeda Stage-2 open-element intake gives it a freer-flowing path and a noticeably deeper induction note. Chicane Australia supplies the genuine aFe POWER (Advanced Flow Engineering) Takeda Stage-2 cold air intake for the Z34 370Z, designed, built and dyno-tested in-house in Corona, California. It's a true direct bolt-on that installs in well under an hour with no cutting and no tune.
Read more — The aFe Takeda Stage-2 open-element intake explained, what to expect on a naturally-aspirated V6, fitment and installation for the 370Z
Why aFe POWER for the 370Z?
- Open-element induction sound: A Stage-2 open design that gives the VQ37VHR a deep, throaty intake note under throttle
- Freer airflow: Outflows the restrictive factory intake by around 30% for sharper throttle response
- In-house USA engineering: CAD-designed, dyno-tuned and built by aFe in Corona, California
- Low-maintenance filter: Oil-free, washable Pro DRY S synthetic media — cleans with soap and water, no re-oiling
- Easy install: Direct bolt-on, no tune required, complete in roughly 40 minutes
aFe Takeda Stage-2 Cold Air Intake
The Takeda Stage-2 cold air intake is aFe's open-element system for the Z34. It uses lightweight clear-coat anodised aluminium tubing — smooth internally to reduce turbulence — paired with a large 360-degree radial-flow Pro DRY S filter for maximum flow and easy maintenance. The open design is what gives the 370Z its signature induction growl as the revs climb.
On aFe's dyno the system is rated at around +9 hp and +8 lb-ft, outflowing the factory intake by roughly 30%. Worth setting expectations honestly: the 370Z is naturally aspirated, so an intake's biggest contributions here are throttle response and induction character rather than large peak-power numbers — gains build further when combined with an exhaust and a tune.
Fitment
This intake fits the Nissan 370Z (Z34) with the VQ37VHR 3.7L V6 — Coupe, Roadster, Black Edition and NISMO — across the 2009–2020 range. The same VQ37VHR engine is shared with the Infiniti G37, so the system suits those platforms too; contact us if you'd like fitment confirmed for your exact car.
Installation
The Takeda Stage-2 is a direct bolt-on that installs in around 40 minutes with basic hand tools — no cutting or drilling, and no tune required. All tubing, the filter, couplings and hardware are included. The trickiest step is routing the intake tube through the engine bay, which most owners do from the front.
Pairing With Other Performance Upgrades
Build out the 370Z with the rest of the Chicane Australia range:
- Exhaust: the full cat-back exhaust range to complete the airflow path and the sound
- Brakes: DIXCEL pads and rotors
- Induction: browse all air intakes
- More aFe: the complete aFe POWER range
Authorised Australian aFe POWER Source
Chicane Australia supplies genuine aFe POWER parts with Australia-wide shipping and local support from a team that knows the platform. This particular intake is one of aFe's emissions-certified systems in the US (CARB E.O. covered), though Australian road-compliance and modification rules vary by state — confirm your local requirements before fitting.
Want help pairing the intake with an exhaust for the right balance of sound and response on your 370Z? Contact us or email sales@chicaneaustralia.com.au.
