exhaust confusion

nutoz · 04-20-2010, 02:04 PM

I was going to order the Stillen exhaust for z arriving in couple of weeks but after reading about the F.I. I am confused and undecided. i will be adding CAI and not intrest in adding HFC. can you guys chime in give me some help on the choice. also what is the purpose of resinators on F.I. and is that required or does that help on performance. does Stillen system have resonators? confused

370zFORme!! · 04-20-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nutoz

I was going to order the Stillen exhaust for z arriving in couple of weeks but after reading about the F.I. I am confused and undecided. i will be adding CAI and not intrest in adding HFC. can you guys chime in give me some help on the choice. also what is the purpose of resinators on F.I. and is that required or does that help on performance. does Stillen system have resonators? confused

Both are good exhausts and have excellent reviews. Just read and decide which look/sound/style is more suited to your needs. Different strokes for different folks. Resonators help muffle the sound a bit so that there is no rasp. Good luck!

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-20-2010, 02:16 PM

and yes they both have resonators unless you choose not to have them but you can only choose not to with the F.I.. F.I. is less expensive and louder and looks more aggressive, stillen has more of a sleeper look and has a nice tone to it.

Push370zzz · 04-20-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nutoz

I was going to order the Stillen exhaust for z arriving in couple of weeks but after reading about the F.I. I am confused and undecided. i will be adding CAI and not intrest in adding HFC. can you guys chime in give me some help on the choice. also what is the purpose of resinators on F.I. and is that required or does that help on performance. does Stillen system have resonators? confused

Haha you just explained my situation exactly. I am just holding off until I drive it for a while and really decide since it's such a large chunk of change. I would buy the FI right now if I wasn't worried that it was too loud (plus I might have to move since it won't fit in the driveway), and the stupid Stillen exhaust is kinda fugly IMHO....

snapping · 04-20-2010, 03:10 PM

18" resonators will quiet the fi out. And it's only 3/8" lower so it's not a huge issue even though it looks a lot lower.

FuszNissan · 04-20-2010, 03:21 PM

I have had both Stillen and F.I.

Stillen is a great OEM looking exhasut, that adds a nice sound.

F.I. is a more aggressive looking exhaust , and adds a more exotic sound, especially coupled with carbon fiber canisters. Resonators are to help keep the drone and sound down really

BOLIO 671 · 04-20-2010, 09:25 PM

Between the two, I'd prefer FI....Although I prefer the sleeper/stock look, I really don't like the way the Stillen Tips stick out...some say you can adjust it, but I prefer the looks of the FI over Stillen...The positive thing with the FI from what I have observed as a non-FI customer is that Tony is very active on this forum and will keep you up to date with your order

Red370 · 04-21-2010, 12:48 AM

FI = Car looks modded so sleeper is out, good gains, sound.

Stillen = Car looks stock somewhat (for those who dont know any better) equal gains, awesome sound, I absolutely love the way my car sounds.

04-20-2010, 02:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
nutoz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 51 Drives: 10 ST 7AT PG CB Rep Power: 15	exhaust confusion I was going to order the Stillen exhaust for z arriving in couple of weeks but after reading about the F.I. I am confused and undecided. i will be adding CAI and not intrest in adding HFC. can you guys chime in give me some help on the choice. also what is the purpose of resinators on F.I. and is that required or does that help on performance. does Stillen system have resonators? confused

04-20-2010, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	and yes they both have resonators unless you choose not to have them but you can only choose not to with the F.I.. F.I. is less expensive and louder and looks more aggressive, stillen has more of a sleeper look and has a nice tone to it. __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

04-20-2010, 03:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
snapping Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 90 Drives: 09 370z pw 6spd Rep Power: 16	18" resonators will quiet the fi out. And it's only 3/8" lower so it's not a huge issue even though it looks a lot lower. __________________ Pw 2009 370z 6mt base with sports /stillen g3/FI CBE 18" CF/Nismo rear bumper/KW V3/SPC front and rear camber kit/AMS shortshifter

04-20-2010, 03:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I have had both Stillen and F.I. Stillen is a great OEM looking exhasut, that adds a nice sound. F.I. is a more aggressive looking exhaust , and adds a more exotic sound, especially coupled with carbon fiber canisters. Resonators are to help keep the drone and sound down really __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

04-20-2010, 09:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	Between the two, I'd prefer FI....Although I prefer the sleeper/stock look, I really don't like the way the Stillen Tips stick out...some say you can adjust it, but I prefer the looks of the FI over Stillen...The positive thing with the FI from what I have observed as a non-FI customer is that Tony is very active on this forum and will keep you up to date with your order __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

04-21-2010, 12:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	FI = Car looks modded so sleeper is out, good gains, sound. Stillen = Car looks stock somewhat (for those who dont know any better) equal gains, awesome sound, I absolutely love the way my car sounds. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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