Stillen Or Fast Intentions ?

MOHA · 08-30-2010, 02:38 PM

Thank you all for helping me to decide to go for the FI over Stillen. but i'm confused about one more thing which is the loudness of the FI, so i posted a thread to help people like me to decide.

Regards,,

theDreamer · 08-30-2010, 07:16 PM

Stock - 54lbs
Berk - 63.2lbs
F.I. - 41-47lbs
Stillen - 65.3lbs

Elia Cid · 08-30-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Stock - 54lbs
Berk - 63.2lbs
F.I. - 41-47lbs
Stillen - 65.3lbs

I just find it interesting that since we are taking about weights , the S-tune Nismo exhaust that most don’t seem to like weighs 9 lbs. less than stock , go figure!

Any HKS numbers?

Thanks,

Alex

Cmike2780 · 08-30-2010, 07:41 PM

All this negativity for 11.3 Lbs.? Just hit the gym and lay of the burrito's and it will even out.

theDreamer · 08-30-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

All this negativity for 11.3 Lbs.? Just hit the gym and lay of the burrito's and it will even out.

Hey, I just had Freebirds.

LiquidZ · 08-30-2010, 08:52 PM

I just had a burrito. I definitely don't want to cut them out.

christian370z · 08-30-2010, 09:01 PM

If you lose the stock cats with a set of HFCs, you shed 7 pounds off the car from what I measured when I pulled my stockers off and weighed in the Berks.

ProfessorDave · 08-31-2010, 09:41 AM

Thanks for the #'s Alex. Can't wait to get my FI CBE shipped/installed so I can lose some weight!

Elia Cid · 08-31-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Thanks for the #'s Alex. Can't wait to get my FI CBE shipped/installed so I can lose some weight!

Yup,

The F.I. will make your "Z" shed some pounds.

Dave, when are your F.I. CBE due, are you tracking yet , who’s doing the install?

Good luck with them, they are sexy looking exhaust!

Enjoy,

Alex

ProfessorDave · 08-31-2010, 10:54 AM

I'm hoping it will ship in a couple of weeks. I'm doing the install in my driveway. The last time I did a CBE install it was about 5 degrees outside and it took me all weekend because of one stinking cat bolt.

More on topic, I seriously considered Stillen for an aftermarket exhaust, but decided I wanted something a bit louder. Then I fell in love with the FI tone and volume. So many good options out there for the Z.

craniac24 · 08-31-2010, 11:21 AM

Stillen is still one of the best exhausts for our car, no matter how much misinformation is given and snide remarks are made by the haters on this board.

Elia Cid · 08-31-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

I'm hoping it will ship in a couple of weeks. I'm doing the install in my driveway. The last time I did a CBE install it was about 5 degrees outside and it took me all weekend because of one stinking cat bolt.
More on topic, I seriously considered Stillen for an aftermarket exhaust, but decided I wanted something a bit louder. Then I fell in love with the FI tone and volume. So many good options out there for the Z.

Dave,I see the demon bolt has claimed another victim!!

I’m not that handy, don’t have the tools, lift or jack stands, don’t know if I would want to invest in one time project, not the change the oil yourself type. “lol”

That being said, a lot of great things have been accomplished in driveways!

My exhaust is due tomorrow, at which time I plan on unpacking it and looking very carefully at the parts.

My Nissan dealership will be doing the install the following day, they have always done well for me but they are not cheap!

Stay tuned, I’ll let you know how I made out with the install.

tjlazer · 08-31-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Elia Cid

I’m not that handy, don’t have the tools, lift or jack stands, don’t know if I would want to invest in one time project, not the change the oil yourself type. “lol”
That being said, a lot of great things have been accomplished in driveways!

What you don't realize is, with the price of paying Nissan to install your CBE, you can buy all the tools you would ever need for all your bolt on modding, and have plenty of ca$h in hand.

Nissan wanted $450 to install my Nismo S-Tune suspension. All the tools for doing the job and more are around $150 and did it myself. (Harbor Freight floor jack was $80--a must have!)

For a CBE install you are looking at around $75-$100 in tools! (Mostly floor jacks/ramps)

Elia Cid · 08-31-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

What you don't realize is, with the price of paying Nissan to install your CBE, you can buy all the tools you would ever need for all your bolt on modding, and have plenty of ca$h in hand.

Nissan wanted $450 to install my Nismo S-Tune suspension. All the tools for doing the job and more are around $150 and did it myself. (Harbor Freight floor jack was $80--a must have!)

For a CBE install you are looking at around $75-$100 in tools! (Mostly floor jacks/ramps)

I appreciate your comments, you know I went around a few of the auto repair and speed shops in my general area to inquire about doing some mods mostly bolt on work and I just could not bring myself to trust anyone messing around with my new car including myself except Nissan or my Infiniti dealer.

That being said, I’m sure your right, on the savings and satisfaction of doing it yourself!
I will certainly think on it, thank you,

Alex

MOHA · 09-01-2010, 12:47 AM

Finally i orderd the FI 18" Res/Stainless steel.

But i need to wait until October 25th

08-30-2010, 07:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Stock - 54lbs Berk - 63.2lbs F.I. - 41-47lbs Stillen - 65.3lbs __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-30-2010, 07:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	All this negativity for 11.3 Lbs.? Just hit the gym and lay of the burrito's and it will even out. Supmar85 likes this. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

08-30-2010, 08:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	I just had a burrito. I definitely don't want to cut them out. __________________

08-30-2010, 09:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	If you lose the stock cats with a set of HFCs, you shed 7 pounds off the car from what I measured when I pulled my stockers off and weighed in the Berks. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-31-2010, 09:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Thanks for the #'s Alex. Can't wait to get my FI CBE shipped/installed so I can lose some weight! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT Last edited by ProfessorDave; 08-31-2010 at 09:41 AM. Reason: left out an important detail

08-30-2010, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
MOHA Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 370Z Black Rep Power: 15	Thank you all for helping me to decide to go for the FI over Stillen. but i'm confused about one more thing which is the loudness of the FI, so i posted a thread to help people like me to decide. Regards,,

08-31-2010, 10:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	I'm hoping it will ship in a couple of weeks. I'm doing the install in my driveway. The last time I did a CBE install it was about 5 degrees outside and it took me all weekend because of one stinking cat bolt. More on topic, I seriously considered Stillen for an aftermarket exhaust, but decided I wanted something a bit louder. Then I fell in love with the FI tone and volume. So many good options out there for the Z. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

08-31-2010, 11:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
craniac24 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 339 Drives: 2010 PG Roadster Rep Power: 403	Stillen is still one of the best exhausts for our car, no matter how much misinformation is given and snide remarks are made by the haters on this board. __________________ 2010 6MT PG Roadster w/Sport & NAV. Stillen Exhaust, Stillen GIII Intake, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers 15f/20r, SPC Rear Camber Kit. Thanks to Vinny Ten Racing!

09-01-2010, 12:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
MOHA Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 370Z Black Rep Power: 15	Finally i orderd the FI 18" Res/Stainless steel. But i need to wait until October 25th

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