Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - How close should Stillen CBE be to crossmember?

Lee123 · 07-01-2010, 02:51 PM

Issam,

I sold it because I didn't like putting washers between the crossmember and the frame to create enough clearance that it wouldn't rattle. After 3 trips to the shop that's what we had to do. I posted a question in the exhaust section asking if the washers were OK and got a couple responses saying they were no problem. I also got a couple of comments from people who put stainless hose clamps around the rubber hangers to lift the pipe up away from the crossmember. I just didn't like either choice for a new (1,500 miles) car, so I decided I'd have a better chance with a system that has two smaller pipes side by side. That seems to be working out fine.

Regrettably, I have no suggestions on how to tell if one would fit in your car. It seems to fit well for some people while others have resorted to washers and hose clamps to avoid the rattle but are still very happy with the CBE. I just didn't have the patience to mess with it any more.

Good luck with your decision.

07-01-2010, 02:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lee123 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 84 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Issam, I sold it because I didn't like putting washers between the crossmember and the frame to create enough clearance that it wouldn't rattle. After 3 trips to the shop that's what we had to do. I posted a question in the exhaust section asking if the washers were OK and got a couple responses saying they were no problem. I also got a couple of comments from people who put stainless hose clamps around the rubber hangers to lift the pipe up away from the crossmember. I just didn't like either choice for a new (1,500 miles) car, so I decided I'd have a better chance with a system that has two smaller pipes side by side. That seems to be working out fine. Regrettably, I have no suggestions on how to tell if one would fit in your car. It seems to fit well for some people while others have resorted to washers and hose clamps to avoid the rattle but are still very happy with the CBE. I just didn't have the patience to mess with it any more. Good luck with your decision.