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FPenvy · 02-25-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i'm wondering too, the stillen cbe is not loud at all. has a deep rumble at about 3k rpm but doesn't get loud

TPs should give you the added volume. res or nonres just determines drone. the resonators don't really drop the volume too much.

not sure if I know of anyone running TPs and the stillen cbe personally. im sure there are a few out there.

njobe89 · 02-25-2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

TPs should give you the added volume. res or nonres just determines drone. the resonators don't really drop the volume too much.

not sure if I know of anyone running TPs and the stillen cbe personally. im sure there are a few out there.

i tried to find videos on here and on youtube but couldn't find any. not many run the stillen cbe

brancky3 · 02-25-2015, 09:22 AM

I have non res and a Nismo catback, the hiss is pretty apparent at full throttle under 4-5k RPM, but you won't hear it up top. I don't really get any rasp or drone.

Edit: How much louder is the Stillen CBE compared to Nismo? I'd be happy to make a video of my car, just tell me what you want to hear

FPenvy · 02-25-2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

I have non res and a Nismo catback, the hiss is pretty apparent at full throttle under 4-5k RPM, but you won't hear it up top. I don't really get any rasp or drone.

Edit: How much louder is the Stillen CBE compared to Nismo? I'd be happy to make a video of my car, just tell me what you want to hear

the hiss should only be happening on decel.

if you hear a hiss during accel you may have a leak. check your gaskets, connections, and tighten all bolts.

Nick M · 02-25-2015, 09:26 AM

A lot of it just has to do with economies of scale.

If a co partners with a mass distributor or overseas manufacturer, they can afford to mass produce exhaust parts on the cheap, buying bulk materials, and using different automated manufacturing processes. They will tend to be on the lesser end of quality - maybe the welds don't last, maybe they do, maybe its a lower quality steel.

Someone like the guys at Fast Intentions do low volume, handmade stuff. They can't afford to sell stuff for nothing, they wouldn't be able to stay in business. But you have a co and people to turn to if you have any problems and you're supporting a US business that supports our hobby and industry. If you have problems with ebay test pipes, you're probably out of luck.

I ordered FI test pipes, expecting in early April.

brancky3 · 02-25-2015, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

the hiss should only be happening on decel.

if you hear a hiss during accel you may have a leak. check your gaskets, connections, and tighten all bolts.

Will do. I haven't heard any hiss on decel, so that's a good thing I guess

njobe89 · 02-25-2015, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brancky3

I have non res and a Nismo catback, the hiss is pretty apparent at full throttle under 4-5k RPM, but you won't hear it up top. I don't really get any rasp or drone.

Edit: How much louder is the Stillen CBE compared to Nismo? I'd be happy to make a video of my car, just tell me what you want to hear

it's louder and deeper then the nismo one, not by a whole lot... make a video if you don't mind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M

A lot of it just has to do with economies of scale.

If a co partners with a mass distributor or overseas manufacturer, they can afford to mass produce exhaust parts on the cheap, buying bulk materials, and using different automated manufacturing processes. They will tend to be on the lesser end of quality - maybe the welds don't last, maybe they do, maybe its a lower quality steel.

Someone like the guys at Fast Intentions do low volume, handmade stuff. They can't afford to sell stuff for nothing, they wouldn't be able to stay in business. But you have a co and people to turn to if you have any problems and you're supporting a US business that supports our hobby and industry. If you have problems with ebay test pipes, you're probably out of luck.

I ordered FI test pipes, expecting in early April.

is the back order the tp's like it is on the exhaust 10-12 weeks?

FPenvy · 02-25-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

Will do. I haven't heard any hiss on decel, so that's a good thing I guess

not really. hiss on decel is normal for test pipes lol

FPenvy · 02-25-2015, 09:40 AM

this is nonres TP and nonres CF CBE. all fast intentions.

njobe89 · 02-25-2015, 09:44 AM

that doesn't sound crazy loud. i like the sound of it

FPenvy · 02-25-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

that doesn't sound crazy loud. i like the sound of it

just remember that's video from an iphone so the sound is louder than that in person.

my straight pipe videos are proof of that lol they sound semi-tame in videos and in real life you'll be holding your ears.

njobe89 · 02-25-2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

just remember that's video from an iphone so the sound is louder than that in person.

my straight pipe videos are proof of that lol they sound semi-tame in videos and in real life you'll be holding your ears.

i thought about doing straight pipes since i have no emissions where i live but i really don't know why i never did lol

DR_ · 02-25-2015, 10:05 AM

I have the Stillen CBE (w/ Berk HFC) and you can here it any of my track videos .

FPenvy · 02-25-2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i thought about doing straight pipes since i have no emissions where i live but i really don't know why i never did lol

well here's what they sound like lol

njobe89 · 02-25-2015, 10:06 AM

i live in atlanta, so the video the will have to do

02-25-2015, 09:22 AM	#18 (permalink)
brancky3 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greer, SC Age: 37 Posts: 754 Drives: 14 370Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 16	I have non res and a Nismo catback, the hiss is pretty apparent at full throttle under 4-5k RPM, but you won't hear it up top. I don't really get any rasp or drone. Edit: How much louder is the Stillen CBE compared to Nismo? I'd be happy to make a video of my car, just tell me what you want to hear __________________ 2014 Nissan 370z Gun Metallic 6-spd Test Pipes \| Nismo CBE \| Stillen Gen3 \| Swift springs \| Advanation Sway Bars \| RJM Clutch \| GTR DBA Premium Wheels

02-25-2015, 09:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
Nick M Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 281 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	A lot of it just has to do with economies of scale. If a co partners with a mass distributor or overseas manufacturer, they can afford to mass produce exhaust parts on the cheap, buying bulk materials, and using different automated manufacturing processes. They will tend to be on the lesser end of quality - maybe the welds don't last, maybe they do, maybe its a lower quality steel. Someone like the guys at Fast Intentions do low volume, handmade stuff. They can't afford to sell stuff for nothing, they wouldn't be able to stay in business. But you have a co and people to turn to if you have any problems and you're supporting a US business that supports our hobby and industry. If you have problems with ebay test pipes, you're probably out of luck. I ordered FI test pipes, expecting in early April. kentmo280z likes this. __________________ \| 2015 Nismo headlights\| 275/305 \| Z1 spacers \| Eibach Pro-kit \|k&n typhoons \| AAM S-Line catback + FI test pipes \| Stillen splitter \|

02-25-2015, 09:44 AM	#25 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174284	that doesn't sound crazy loud. i like the sound of it FPenvy likes this. __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

02-25-2015, 10:05 AM	#28 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	I have the Stillen CBE (w/ Berk HFC) and you can here it any of my track videos . Silly Rabbit likes this.

02-25-2015, 10:06 AM	#30 (permalink)
njobe89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,227 Drives: 2013 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 174284	i live in atlanta, so the video the will have to do __________________ 2 plus 2 times 2 = ? ... hint, it's not 8 Stillen CBE, Stillen Gen 3, TP's, Uprev tuned - 324whp/264tq

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