Stillen CBE = Big Disappointment...

boarderman23 · 06-29-2010, 02:39 PM

First off I have to say that I was very happy dealing with Stillen direct, very fast shipping, very quick and easy transaction, and whoever I talked to on the phone was very helpful and easy to deal with. The exhaust also looks great on the car!

The Disappointment...

I was not happy with the loudness from the second I started it up. It's not that much louder than stock (which is the reason I purchased an aftermarket exhaust in the first place).

I have a Tanable Medallion (muffler only) on my Infiniti G37, and it is known as one of the quieter exhaust systems...and that is a bit louder than the full Stillen exhaust on my 370. I don't like really loud systems, so I wasn't expecting anything like that...was just hoping for something comparable to the Tanabe on the G (unfortunately not the case).

Other than that I was very happy with Stillen, one of the best companies to deal with...their exhaust just isn't for me.

chuckd05 · 06-29-2010, 03:08 PM

You need to throw test pipes on it than, or high flow cats.... My exhaust is plenty loud with stillen and Berk test pipes. Its by no means a quit system with test pipes, its plenty loud and very aggressive.

PM me and lmk where in NY you are from if you want to possibly hear mine..

Red370 · 06-29-2010, 03:17 PM

Add test pipes and be done with it. Only exhaust system i've heard thats anywhere near the noise level you want w/o TP's/HFC's is the Meistercraft.

red6spd · 06-29-2010, 04:29 PM

Stillen is a great company but there still on the conservative side. When I installed my Stillen Cat-Back on my 08 3.5 Altima it sounded good but not very loud at all. I removed there resonater and installed a straight pipe. It was better but still no where near the level I like. Next I put on an aftermarket Y-Pipe that really opened it up. Sounds like test pipes would really help you.

Jamaica · 06-29-2010, 04:36 PM

they have tons of exhaust that are alot louder..

Modshack · 06-29-2010, 04:45 PM

Sounds like you didn't do your homework.......
Stillens can be loud if you modify your intakes and cats. Otherwise they are pretty civilized with a nice tone under load...Something a lot of people here appreciate (not wanting to sound like ricers and all)....

Red370 · 06-29-2010, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamaica951

they have tons of exhaust that are alot louder..

minus resonators, sure.

RCZ · 06-29-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Sounds like you didn't do your homework.......
Stillens can be loud if you modify your intakes and cats. Otherwise they are pretty civilized with a nice tone under load...Something a lot of people here appreciate (not wanting to sound like ricers and all)....

+1

m4a1mustang · 06-29-2010, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Sounds like you didn't do your homework.......
Stillens can be loud if you modify your intakes and cats. Otherwise they are pretty civilized with a nice tone under load...Something a lot of people here appreciate (not wanting to sound like ricers and all)....

boarderman23 · 06-29-2010, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Sounds like you didn't do your homework......

Yea, I didn't do enough I guess. But I thought the Tanabe was suppose to be the quiet exhaust, so I expected the Stillen to be at least as loud. I read a bunch of threads on here and watch a bunch of videos, but it was hard to tell without actually hearing in person.

But all in all, I am very happy with the exhaust. It looks great on the car and it does add a very nice sound.

Thanks for all the input!

m4a1mustang · 06-29-2010, 05:02 PM

You can always add performance exhaust washers for a louder sound

RCZ · 06-29-2010, 05:07 PM

^ but really you should never do that.

KaienZ34 · 06-29-2010, 05:11 PM

I thought the same thing until i put the HFC's on that really bought the sound level up without over doing it. It has a very sporty sound without sounding like someone farting in a coffee can.

6MT · 06-29-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Sounds like you didn't do your homework.......
Stillens can be loud if you modify your intakes and cats. Otherwise they are pretty civilized with a nice tone under load...Something a lot of people here appreciate (not wanting to sound like ricers and all)....

Although I also installed the HFC's and the short intakes by Stillen. They have probably the best sound I have ever heard from a sports/performance car.

Maybe you should do as others have suggested, go with HFC's or Test Pipes as well as an intake.

Good luck!

Jamaica · 06-29-2010, 05:53 PM

homework.........i hate it

06-29-2010, 02:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
boarderman23 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NY Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Stillen CBE = Disappointment... First off I have to say that I was very happy dealing with Stillen direct, very fast shipping, very quick and easy transaction, and whoever I talked to on the phone was very helpful and easy to deal with. The exhaust also looks great on the car! The Disappointment... I was not happy with the loudness from the second I started it up. It's not that much louder than stock (which is the reason I purchased an aftermarket exhaust in the first place). I have a Tanable Medallion (muffler only) on my Infiniti G37, and it is known as one of the quieter exhaust systems...and that is a bit louder than the full Stillen exhaust on my 370. I don't like really loud systems, so I wasn't expecting anything like that...was just hoping for something comparable to the Tanabe on the G (unfortunately not the case). Other than that I was very happy with Stillen, one of the best companies to deal with...their exhaust just isn't for me. Last edited by boarderman23; 06-29-2010 at 03:34 PM.

06-29-2010, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	You need to throw test pipes on it than, or high flow cats.... My exhaust is plenty loud with stillen and Berk test pipes. Its by no means a quit system with test pipes, its plenty loud and very aggressive. PM me and lmk where in NY you are from if you want to possibly hear mine.. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-) Last edited by chuckd05; 06-29-2010 at 03:12 PM.

06-29-2010, 03:17 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	Add test pipes and be done with it. Only exhaust system i've heard thats anywhere near the noise level you want w/o TP's/HFC's is the Meistercraft. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

06-29-2010, 04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Stillen is a great company but there still on the conservative side. When I installed my Stillen Cat-Back on my 08 3.5 Altima it sounded good but not very loud at all. I removed there resonater and installed a straight pipe. It was better but still no where near the level I like. Next I put on an aftermarket Y-Pipe that really opened it up. Sounds like test pipes would really help you. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

06-29-2010, 04:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Sounds like you didn't do your homework....... Stillens can be loud if you modify your intakes and cats. Otherwise they are pretty civilized with a nice tone under load...Something a lot of people here appreciate (not wanting to sound like ricers and all).... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

06-29-2010, 04:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	they have tons of exhaust that are alot louder..

06-29-2010, 05:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	You can always add performance exhaust washers for a louder sound __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-29-2010, 05:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	^ but really you should never do that.

06-29-2010, 05:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I thought the same thing until i put the HFC's on that really bought the sound level up without over doing it. It has a very sporty sound without sounding like someone farting in a coffee can.

06-29-2010, 05:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	homework.........i hate it

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