Am I delusional?

fairladyZ34 · 10-18-2010, 01:04 AM

go get some washers, 3/8". 2-6 per exhaust bolt as per desired volume. adds about 30rwhp when installed

diablokev87 · 10-18-2010, 07:52 AM

How come no one is suggesting the HKS Hi Power?

Mt Tam I am · 10-18-2010, 10:11 AM

Thank you all for your input. It does seem that the Stillen will fill my needs, including the need to ride high off the ground for clearance.

I hope that this statement is true. It seems dubious that another two thirds gain can be made by adding washers. And will this make the exhaust pipe tips stick out?

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Originally Posted by fairladyZ34

go get some washers, 3/8". 2-6 per exhaust bolt as per desired volume. adds about 30rwhp when installed

Is my old exhaust worth anything? Worth keeping? Thanks again.

6spd · 10-18-2010, 12:43 PM

He's being sarcastic!

Endgame · 10-18-2010, 12:53 PM

PowerHouse Amuse baby. The R1 with the Y Pipe will get you your 18HP. They say the R1 is the louder of than their Super Silent one, but it is not lound at all and produces the PERFECT sound; not to mention it weigh less than all the other exhaust you will find due to the titanium.

The only downside is the cost!

Z eliminator · 10-18-2010, 01:01 PM

Why do the exhaust. My Stillen intake gave me 20 RWHP.
With no other mod's It was the first one i did. Base line as 264. with inake 284. +20 rwhp.
It sounds great and it works. It produces then most rwhp per dollar invested in the car.
Do the Berk cats next. Great rwhp for the money spent. Save the exhaust for last as it cost the most.

Z

Endgame · 10-18-2010, 01:10 PM

He is in Cali. Cats may pose an issue......

diablokev87 · 10-18-2010, 01:15 PM

So i just ordered the HKS Hi Power.. Hopefully have some reviews this weekend.

hfrog355 · 10-18-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by diablokev87

So i just ordered the HKS Hi Power.. Hopefully have some reviews this weekend.

I want an HKS so bad. It sounds great, has gains on par with every other system and looks amazing.

Mt Tam I am - you really should look at this system.

diablokev87 · 10-18-2010, 03:26 PM

If you do.. i must say, dealing with Nick at THM was pretty awesome. Also, two other vendors i were talking to were very very supportive and quit to respond to my PM. They were Imported Performance and Nissangeneration

hfrog355 · 10-18-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by diablokev87

If you do.. i must say, dealing with Nick at THM was pretty awesome. Also, two other vendors i were talking to were very very supportive and quit to respond to my PM. They were Imported Performance and Nissangeneration

THM also had some great prices on Hi-Power systems. I really wish I had the extra scratch to pull the trigger on one...

Elia Cid · 10-19-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Am I delusional?
My goal:
I am very interested in picking up 18 HP or approximately a 5% increase via an exhaust modification.

My expectations
1) Keeping the db level no greater inside the cabin on longer freeway trips. My better half is less than thrilled with overall cabin noise on the freeway. On the twistys she is fine, so I don't care.

2) It bolts on. No problems. My stock exhaust produces no dash lights, O2 sensors etc. If the mod makes for a tinkerer's delight, then I won't be satisfied.

3) I live in California with a bi-annual registration smog law, so I must meet regulations, without on-off catalysts. This will cost HP but how much?

Things cost what they cost, so let's not make this the issue.

Many of my needs were addressed here in this well-written review. So Stillen would be first choice, but the above-stated requirements trump a brand name.
My Stillen CBE arrived today , pictures!

Thank you.

Orpheus cold start and revving or should I say “Roaring”
The Stillen G3 CAI, CBE and Berk HFC, combo produce an incredible sound in this car!

Enjoy!

Alex

Please see thru the end, thanks: YouTube - Orpheus Cold start and Revving or should I say "Roaring"

10-18-2010, 01:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	go get some washers, 3/8". 2-6 per exhaust bolt as per desired volume. adds about 30rwhp when installed __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

10-18-2010, 12:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	He's being sarcastic! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

10-18-2010, 01:01 PM	#21 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	Why do the exhaust. My Stillen intake gave me 20 RWHP. With no other mod's It was the first one i did. Base line as 264. with inake 284. +20 rwhp. It sounds great and it works. It produces then most rwhp per dollar invested in the car. Do the Berk cats next. Great rwhp for the money spent. Save the exhaust for last as it cost the most. Z __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

10-18-2010, 01:15 PM	#23 (permalink)
diablokev87 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Queens NY Posts: 246 Drives: 09 Niss 370Z Blue A7 Rep Power: 16	So i just ordered the HKS Hi Power.. Hopefully have some reviews this weekend. __________________ 2009 370z (AT7): Gen3 \| HKS Hi Power \| Z120BT \| Animated Foglight \| 590.2x 1999 Maxima SE (MT5): Nada (so far)

10-18-2010, 03:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
diablokev87 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Queens NY Posts: 246 Drives: 09 Niss 370Z Blue A7 Rep Power: 16	If you do.. i must say, dealing with Nick at THM was pretty awesome. Also, two other vendors i were talking to were very very supportive and quit to respond to my PM. They were Imported Performance and Nissangeneration __________________ 2009 370z (AT7): Gen3 \| HKS Hi Power \| Z120BT \| Animated Foglight \| 590.2x 1999 Maxima SE (MT5): Nada (so far)

10-18-2010, 07:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
diablokev87 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Queens NY Posts: 246 Drives: 09 Niss 370Z Blue A7 Rep Power: 16	How come no one is suggesting the HKS Hi Power?

10-18-2010, 12:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	PowerHouse Amuse baby. The R1 with the Y Pipe will get you your 18HP. They say the R1 is the louder of than their Super Silent one, but it is not lound at all and produces the PERFECT sound; not to mention it weigh less than all the other exhaust you will find due to the titanium. The only downside is the cost!

10-18-2010, 01:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	He is in Cali. Cats may pose an issue......