Free Stillen Exhaust...?

AgStacker · 05-31-2010, 11:21 PM

Got my Z a couple weeks ago (09 sport PW 6mt). Bought it used w/ 5k on the odometer. When I was first checking out the car I noticed the exhaust was especially bad *** looking, but just assumed it was stock. Granted it has the Stillen logo on the tips, but I just figured it was a collaboration between Nissan and Stillen, kinda like the Brembo brakes on my boss' caddy.

Please check out the photos in my album, I tried to embed them, but... fail
http://www.the370z.com/members/agsta...s-exhaust.html

After browsing this forum for a week or so I'm now fairly positive this is not the stock exhaust system. Please correct me if I'm wrong...

Sweet right? How much does this system go for installed?

I am a little concerned about the warranty though I gotta suspect Nissan isn't to happy about people moding these cars.

I read this exhaust adds 18 hp? is that true?

Should I have a mechanic check this system out to make sure its done properly, or to see if the car needs any additional adjustments to it's tuning??

Any help is greatly appreciated

Sibze · 05-31-2010, 11:25 PM

That sure is the Stillen CBE, No worries about the warranty. Nissan likes Stillen. Only thing that Nissan will not cover is if something goes wrong BECUASE of the CBE

Red370 · 05-31-2010, 11:28 PM

thats a full Stillen system, one of the best out there, and can be had for $1200-1300, sounds like you may have gotten yourself a good deal, and yes, so far, the Stillen and FI systems seem to make the most power for our cars. Congrats. And if you think it sounds good now, throw on some HFCs.

AgStacker · 06-01-2010, 12:03 AM

So would cats be the next logical upgrade then? as opposed to say an intake?

Knives · 06-01-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AgStacker

So would cats be the next logical upgrade then? as opposed to say an intake?

First, congrats on getting a free exhaust. That's awesome.

Secondly, after the CBE is added, the majority of the gains are realized. Seems like adding high flow cats will only net you an additional 5hp or so.
So, if it's between the two (intake or cats) I'd go intake. Plus, there is always emissions, visual inspections and CEL's to worry about with high flow cats (not a big deal, but I factor it in).

But, either way, stay clear of changing the headers. Doesn't add much of anything.

As for tuning, you're good for now. But, if you add the intake and high flow cats, you'll want to get a tune to correct the A/F ratio. You can go uprev or AAM.

370Z JT · 06-01-2010, 12:15 AM

came in here thinking you were giving away a free exhaust!

navamous · 06-01-2010, 12:17 AM

Hmm....did you get this car from Audi/Mazda of Oakland? I think I test drove this car back in April right before I bought my Z. I remember the stillen exhaust on it and had like 4900 miles on the odo....

fairladyZ34 · 06-01-2010, 12:20 AM

^haha likewise! also if u couldnt hear an aftermarket exhaust on your car that says alot about what should be expected of our stock systems

AgStacker · 06-01-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by navamous

Hmm....did you get this car from Audi/Mazda of Oakland? I think I test drove this car back in April right before I bought my Z. I remember the stillen exhaust on it and had like 4900 miles on the odo....

They mentioned that the car had been in oakland must be the same car. ( bought in Livermore )

AgStacker · 06-01-2010, 12:36 AM

damn I feel like you f'ed my girlfriend

Trips · 06-01-2010, 01:06 AM

But she's still HOT!

Red370 · 06-01-2010, 01:09 PM

the HFC's just add a great sound to the overall note I think, you might see gains of up to 5 additional hp, but the Stillen CBE just sounds amazing when you open up the cats.

spearfish25 · 06-01-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AgStacker

damn I feel like you f'ed my girlfriend

Naw, he just 'warmed' her up for you.

craniac24 · 06-03-2010, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgStacker

So would cats be the next logical upgrade then? as opposed to say an intake?

I'm partial to the Stillen Intake. I have it as well as the Stillen CBE and the sound is amazing. I hesitate to get HFCs because most people report rasp issues.

Red370 · 06-03-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by craniac24

I'm partial to the Stillen Intake. I have it as well as the Stillen CBE and the sound is amazing. I hesitate to get HFCs because most people report rasp issues.

thats a problem with test pipes, HFC's with the Stillen exhaust have zero rasp.

05-31-2010, 11:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
AgStacker Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 95 Drives: Car Rep Power: 15	Free Stillen Exhaust...? Got my Z a couple weeks ago (09 sport PW 6mt). Bought it used w/ 5k on the odometer. When I was first checking out the car I noticed the exhaust was especially bad *** looking, but just assumed it was stock. Granted it has the Stillen logo on the tips, but I just figured it was a collaboration between Nissan and Stillen, kinda like the Brembo brakes on my boss' caddy. Please check out the photos in my album, I tried to embed them, but... fail http://www.the370z.com/members/agsta...s-exhaust.html After browsing this forum for a week or so I'm now fairly positive this is not the stock exhaust system. Please correct me if I'm wrong... Sweet right? How much does this system go for installed? I am a little concerned about the warranty though I gotta suspect Nissan isn't to happy about people moding these cars. I read this exhaust adds 18 hp? is that true? Should I have a mechanic check this system out to make sure its done properly, or to see if the car needs any additional adjustments to it's tuning?? Any help is greatly appreciated Last edited by AgStacker; 05-31-2010 at 11:25 PM.

05-31-2010, 11:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	thats a full Stillen system, one of the best out there, and can be had for $1200-1300, sounds like you may have gotten yourself a good deal, and yes, so far, the Stillen and FI systems seem to make the most power for our cars. Congrats. And if you think it sounds good now, throw on some HFCs. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

06-01-2010, 12:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
navamous Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 128 Drives: '10 370Z 6spd w/ SP Rep Power: 15	Hmm....did you get this car from Audi/Mazda of Oakland? I think I test drove this car back in April right before I bought my Z. I remember the stillen exhaust on it and had like 4900 miles on the odo.... __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z w/ Sports Pkg

06-01-2010, 12:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	^haha likewise! also if u couldnt hear an aftermarket exhaust on your car that says alot about what should be expected of our stock systems __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

06-01-2010, 01:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	But she's still HOT! __________________

05-31-2010, 11:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	That sure is the Stillen CBE, No worries about the warranty. Nissan likes Stillen. Only thing that Nissan will not cover is if something goes wrong BECUASE of the CBE

06-01-2010, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
AgStacker Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 95 Drives: Car Rep Power: 15	So would cats be the next logical upgrade then? as opposed to say an intake?

06-01-2010, 12:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	came in here thinking you were giving away a free exhaust!

06-01-2010, 12:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
AgStacker Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF bay area Posts: 95 Drives: Car Rep Power: 15	damn I feel like you f'ed my girlfriend

06-01-2010, 01:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	the HFC's just add a great sound to the overall note I think, you might see gains of up to 5 additional hp, but the Stillen CBE just sounds amazing when you open up the cats. __________________ 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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