[Official] "Which Exhaust Should I Buy for My 370z?" Thread

[wildmark]

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Because we all know videos are more fun then reading.

When they merged these threads, they seem to have got rid of the titles showing which exhausts they are????

[wildmark]

Ignore my last post, their names are in the videos.

[brn5150]

Stillen Exhaust just got delivered to the dealership. On my way to get it installed on Roadster. Exhausted every review out there. Chose Stillen for lack of drone and most power. Like the NISMO fit better, but love the Stillen Gains.

Had a NISMO exhaust on my 2007 Altima a few years back and it looked/sounded insane.

Being 40 yrs old and not wanting drone/look of a slammed honda civic, I chose Stillen. Will publish a review a little later.

[wildmark]

Originally Posted by brn5150

Stillen Exhaust just got delivered to the dealership. On my way to get it installed on Roadster. Exhausted every review out there. Chose Stillen for lack of drone and most power. Like the NISMO fit better, but love the Stillen Gains.

Had a NISMO exhaust on my 2007 Altima a few years back and it looked/sounded insane.

Being 40 yrs old and not wanting drone/look of a slammed honda civic, I chose Stillen. Will publish a review a little later.

I would be very interested to hear your comments, I've narrowed it down to either the Stillen or the Invidia Gemini.

[brn5150]

Originally Posted by wildmark

I would be very interested to hear your comments, I've narrowed it down to either the Stillen or the Invidia Gemini.

So..... Exhaust is installed. I love it, and it is exactly what it needed to be. I never told the wife, and dont plan on doing so This is my second "aftermarket" exhaust I have put on a car, so I have a little bit of experience, not as much as others on the board. Last exhaust was NISMO for V6 Altima

Went on pretty easy with the dealer techs. They did wish it came w/new gaskets/bolts, but my car only has 4k miles on it, so it was a very easy swap.

Initial impressions after driving home with the top down.... Looks pretty nice from "straight behind" veiw. Once you go to three quarter view, the tips look pretty big/come down below the bumper. It doesnt look "rice", but doesnt look as nice as NISMO in my opinion. I would rate "sleekness" as a 7 out of 10 compared to stock look.

I dont think it is Stillens "fault", more the challenge with the way the bumper cover is shaped/stops at the exhaust tips.

Quality/fit/finish is OEM quality and have no worries this thing is going to break any time soon.

Sound, very subjective and still needs to burn in a little. VERY close to stock. ZERO drone, little "deeper" sound on start up, and wide open throttle is a little more "bite" to it. This is a "sleeper" system until you hammer it. The only give away are the tips.

Please know, I already had dual K&N intakes installed, so there isnt as much "wow" factor right out of the gate.

Performance? I can tell a little bit of a difference in the "seat of the pants", but maybe not as much as you might w/o and intake already on. Definately breathes better in the mid-range.

Overall, Stillen service was great, price was pretty good, and quality is OEM or better. Very happy. Overall, very ahpy with my purchase.

Best part, I got the exhaust on and any performance gains and the wife should not really notice

I hope this helps!

[wildmark]

Originally Posted by brn5150

So..... Exhaust is installed. I love it, and it is exactly what it needed to be. I never told the wife, and dont plan on doing so This is my second "aftermarket" exhaust I have put on a car, so I have a little bit of experience, not as much as others on the board. Last exhaust was NISMO for V6 Altima

Went on pretty easy with the dealer techs. They did wish it came w/new gaskets/bolts, but my car only has 4k miles on it, so it was a very easy swap.

Initial impressions after driving home with the top down.... Looks pretty nice from "straight behind" veiw. Once you go to three quarter view, the tips look pretty big/come down below the bumper. It doesnt look "rice", but doesnt look as nice as NISMO in my opinion. I would rate "sleekness" as a 7 out of 10 compared to stock look.

I dont think it is Stillens "fault", more the challenge with the way the bumper cover is shaped/stops at the exhaust tips.

Quality/fit/finish is OEM quality and have no worries this thing is going to break any time soon.

Sound, very subjective and still needs to burn in a little. VERY close to stock. ZERO drone, little "deeper" sound on start up, and wide open throttle is a little more "bite" to it. This is a "sleeper" system until you hammer it. The only give away are the tips.

Please know, I already had dual K&N intakes installed, so there isnt as much "wow" factor right out of the gate.

Performance? I can tell a little bit of a difference in the "seat of the pants", but maybe not as much as you might w/o and intake already on. Definately breathes better in the mid-range.

Overall, Stillen service was great, price was pretty good, and quality is OEM or better. Very happy. Overall, very ahpy with my purchase.

Best part, I got the exhaust on and any performance gains and the wife should not really notice

I hope this helps!

Sounds great you will have to do an update when its worked in, I would also love to see a pic of the pipes..?

[The BlueMax]

Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Sorry folks, but Invidia is the way to go in terms of looks, cost, and sound. It's the goldilocks of exhausts... juuuuuuuuuust right in every category mentioned

See my thread for more pics and sound clips.

My ongoing Invidia Gemini exhaust review

I think your right, I just added K&N Typhoons & they interact real well with the Gemini.

[yaheard]

Hey guys....

So I want to change the sound of the Z, but dont want to break the bank or do a full system at the moment. I was looking at AAM short tails, and like those but didnt know what other options are out there?

Any reccomendations?

[red2010z]

Save you money till you have enough for the real deal! Short tails are a good options.

Whatever you do please don't do the washer MOD to your exhaust.

Look on the classifieds they have some pretty good deals on all types of stuff! Including exhaust.

[yaheard]

Originally Posted by red2010z

Save you money till you have enough for the real deal! Short tails are a good options.

Whatever you do please don't do the washer MOD to your exhaust.

Look on the classifieds they have some pretty good deals on all types of stuff! Including exhaust.

Its not really a matter of saving for me, just dont want to go that route..or at least at this moment.

Something like shortails that can change the sound is about what Im looking for.

[edub370]

Originally Posted by yaheard

Hey guys....

So I want to change the sound of the Z, but dont want to break the bank or do a full system at the moment. I was looking at AAM short tails, and like those but didnt know what other options are out there?

Any reccomendations?

paying 400 plus dollars for two feet of piping isn't exactly what I would call a good deal. just curious why you wouldn't want a complete cat back like top speed the same money?

[yaheard]

Originally Posted by edub370

paying 400 plus dollars for two feet of piping isn't exactly what I would call a good deal. just curious why you wouldn't want a complete cat back like top speed the same money?

Im not all that familiar with the exhaust/mod scene, so I dont know exactly what all is out there and thought the short tails were the best way to change your note for a fraction of the price.

If it was a matter of the same price for a full set up, I wouldnt mind that, just didnt know that was possible. All the full set ups I have seen around are 1000+. Really about all I am looking to do to my car, is potentially exhaust and a intake.

Any recommendations?

[Nuki]

Originally Posted by yaheard

Im not all that familiar with the exhaust/mod scene, so I dont know exactly what all is out there and thought the short tails were the best way to change your note for a fraction of the price.

If it was a matter of the same price for a full set up, I wouldnt mind that, just didnt know that was possible. All the full set ups I have seen around are 1000+. Really about all I am looking to do to my car, is potentially exhaust and a intake.

Any recommendations?

Check out this thread : [Official] "Which Exhaust Should I Buy for My 370z?" Thread

Then check classifieds for pricing, you could find a full system for a decent price.

[edub370]

Originally Posted by yaheard

Im not all that familiar with the exhaust/mod scene, so I dont know exactly what all is out there and thought the short tails were the best way to change your note for a fraction of the price.

If it was a matter of the same price for a full set up, I wouldnt mind that, just didnt know that was possible. All the full set ups I have seen around are 1000+. Really about all I am looking to do to my car, is potentially exhaust and a intake.

Any recommendations?

Yea. here's a few to help u out at about the same price as short tails

Nissan 370Z Z34 09 11 Top Speed Pro 1 TI Look Catback Exhaust System Systems | eBay

Nissan 370Z Z34 09 12 Top Speed Pro 1 70mm Catback Exhaust System Systems Race | eBay

CNT RACING 09-13 Nissan 370z Bolt on catback Exhaust system (non Nismo model) Blue tips

M2 Performance V2 Stainless Cat Back Exhaust System 2009 2012 Nissan 370Z Z34 | eBay

none of them are going to be the highest quality systems, but get the job done.

I'm personally running the CNT cat back, and made damn good power with it as well

[diego@vossen]

Meisterschaft GTS is my vote. Here is my setup with GTHAUS (Y-Pipe/Mid/Muffler)

2013 Infiniti G37 Sport 6MT - Stillen/GTHAUS Dyno run - YouTube

Part 2

2013 Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe 6MT - GTHAUS/Stillen Gen3 Dyn - YouTube