Problems installing Stillen CBE

Luna · 12-06-2010, 10:20 AM

So im getting my stillen CBE installed today and we ran into a problem. The first section where the pipes (closest to the engine) are too low and are being blocked by the gas tank protector (like a skid plate) if we force it up i think its gonna rattle like crazy and if i take off the gas tank has no protection. Anyone have this issue when installing it? Ill post a pic

m4a1mustang · 12-06-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Luna

So im getting my stillen CBE installed today and we ran into a problem. The first section where the pipes (closest to the engine) are too low and are being blocked by the gas tank protector (like a skid plate) if we force it up i think its gonna rattle like crazy and if i take off the gas tank has no protection. Anyone have this issue when installing it? Ill post a pic

I'm not sure if the instructions address this or not for the Stillen kit, but for the FI kit we actually cut away the portion of the shield that gets in the way of the muffler and then wrap the exposed fuel line with a heat resistant wrap.

daisuke149 · 12-06-2010, 10:28 AM

hrmm on the FI i know you have to remove that evap cover
apply some heat wrap around the line
not sure if that happens on the stillen too. Josh@stillen on here should be able to answer all your questions.

daisuke149 · 12-06-2010, 10:29 AM

damn mustang faster than me (thats what she said too)

Luna · 12-06-2010, 10:31 AM

Darn I was hoping i did not have to cut anything

any other suggestions?

Luna · 12-06-2010, 10:32 AM

Cant post any pics with the iphone...

daisuke149 · 12-06-2010, 10:35 AM

you may not, i am not familiar with the stillen, contact Josh

m4a1mustang · 12-06-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

damn mustang faster than me (thats what she said too)

Enjoy your sloppy seconds.

Luna · 12-06-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm not sure if the instructions address this or not for the Stillen kit, but for the FI kit we actually cut away the portion of the shield that gets in the way of the muffler and then wrap the exposed fuel line with a heat resistant wrap.

Thanks for the help!

azn370z · 12-06-2010, 12:00 PM

You don't have to cut anything off. The stillen cbe sometimes has fitment issues.

daisuke149 · 12-06-2010, 12:03 PM

if your picture is about the part that is not fitting
thats not an issue
just gotta hold it up while you slike the other ppipe through
when you use the hangaers it will be between those two. shouldnt rattle. at all times that you tighten the bolts in each section, hold the part slightly up to keep it as "straight" as possible while tightening it.

m4a1mustang · 12-06-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Luna

So im getting my stillen CBE installed today and we ran into a problem. The first section where the pipes (closest to the engine) are too low and are being blocked by the gas tank protector (like a skid plate) if we force it up i think its gonna rattle like crazy and if i take off the gas tank has no protection. Anyone have this issue when installing it? Ill post a pic

Oh, based on those pictures you are talking about a different spot than I was.

Luna · 12-06-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

if your picture is about the part that is not fitting
thats not an issue
just gotta hold it up while you slike the other ppipe through
when you use the hangaers it will be between those two. shouldnt rattle. at all times that you tighten the bolts in each section, hold the part slightly up to keep it as "straight" as possible while tightening it.

We tried sliding that pipe piece, but did not work unless the metal plate was either cut or removed. I bought the CBE with welds already done to stop any leaks. I'm not sure if that made a difference. For now, I removed the plate but I'm probably going to have to cut the center piece to make room for the pipe and still have my gas tank with some protection. FML, other than that the CBE sounds F**ing awesome!!

laricb · 12-17-2010, 08:14 PM

I installed my stillen CBE tonight and had no issues

Luna · 12-19-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by laricb

I installed my stillen CBE tonight and had no issues

Awesome! I bought the older version of the Stillen CBE and it has fitment issues. Newer versions have done away with that issue and fit perfectly. Anyhow, enjoy!

12-06-2010, 12:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	You don't have to cut anything off. The stillen cbe sometimes has fitment issues. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	hrmm on the FI i know you have to remove that evap cover apply some heat wrap around the line not sure if that happens on the stillen too. Josh@stillen on here should be able to answer all your questions.

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	damn mustang faster than me (thats what she said too)

12-06-2010, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Luna Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 53 Drives: 09/370Z/Black/7AT Rep Power: 15	Darn I was hoping i did not have to cut anything any other suggestions?

12-06-2010, 10:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Luna Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 53 Drives: 09/370Z/Black/7AT Rep Power: 15	Cant post any pics with the iphone...

12-06-2010, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	you may not, i am not familiar with the stillen, contact Josh

12-06-2010, 12:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	if your picture is about the part that is not fitting thats not an issue just gotta hold it up while you slike the other ppipe through when you use the hangaers it will be between those two. shouldnt rattle. at all times that you tighten the bolts in each section, hold the part slightly up to keep it as "straight" as possible while tightening it.

12-17-2010, 08:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
laricb Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 32 Drives: NISSAN 370Z 40TH AN Rep Power: 15	I installed my stillen CBE tonight and had no issues