Stillen exhaust with X-pipe + custom tips

DannyGT · 05-17-2009, 08:22 PM

X pipe and tips installed on the Stillen exhaust...I eliminated any sort of rubbing/hitting isues once and for all! I havent felt an ounce of difference on my butt dyno! I'll be hitting the dyno this coming weekend so we'll see...

I like it - ESPECIALLY - from the side profile...

The problem with the round with no angle is the side profile. I never minded the rear shots of the Stillen tips but the from the side they looked way to big + all the adjustments that were made just to get it to look even and flush all led to this!

LiquidZ · 05-17-2009, 09:59 PM

Those tips definitely do look better.

RCZ · 05-17-2009, 10:00 PM

look awesome!

dlmartin81 · 05-17-2009, 10:22 PM

Yeah man, looks great. I think that is how STILLEN should have made them from the beginning. Definitely much more flush....AND attractive.

sensi09 · 05-17-2009, 10:40 PM

How has the sound changed with the x-pipe?

DannyGT · 05-17-2009, 10:52 PM

the X pipe and those tips gave it a slightly more throaty sound, so far all that have heard it say its sounds a bit more racey (not rice, LOL) Kind of hard t explain but I'll take a movie clip of it tomorrow since it should be nice outside.

Asheth · 05-18-2009, 01:00 AM

Ladies and Gentleman what we have here is the perfect exhaust! At least till we see what berk has.

PrimarySting · 05-18-2009, 01:37 AM

+1. Beautiful!

Minicobra1 · 05-18-2009, 03:47 AM

Nice Danny, I was just about ready to ad an x-pipe to my Nismo, then I stopped by Berk and saw the prototype they are developing. Bryan convinced me to wait

Waiting for your sound clips, looks great

semtex · 05-18-2009, 10:42 AM

Looks really good!

semtex · 05-18-2009, 10:50 AM

Danny, there's something about that first pic that I just realized is kinda . . . off. You said that the X-pipe eliminates all rubbing issues, right? Well, where's the notorious crossmember that causes all the rubbing issues? I don't see it at all in that first pic. So is it really clearing the crossmember? Or did you somehow remove the crossmember altogether? That crossmember should be right in front of the resonators, right where the X-pipe is. It's a little hard to judge whether or not you're really clearing the crossmember when the entire thing appears to be missing.

This picture clearly shows where the crossmember ought to be (right in front of the resonators, underneath the heat shield):

RCZ · 05-18-2009, 11:34 AM

Im sure when he took the pic they had it off temporarily, then put it back on.

BTW Danny, you are winning on the "best looking z on the boards" secret contest. I hear Josh from Stillen sends you a free oil cooler if you win.

DannyGT · 05-18-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Im sure when he took the pic they had it off temporarily, then put it back on.

BTW Danny, you are winning on the "best looking z on the boards" secret contest. I hear Josh from Stillen sends you a free oil cooler if you win.

DING DING DING - THATS RIGHT! yes it was only temporary so I can show you the X

Whoa, I love secrets

I can take another oil cooler and dual it up in the front !!

semtex · 05-19-2009, 06:56 AM

Okay, so are you going to post a pic with the brace back on? Sorry if I'm being a PITA, but I'd like to see how much clearance there really is between the brace and the X.

DannyGT · 05-19-2009, 08:45 AM

Semtex, thought you would have taken my word for it

You can see I took that with my cell because I didn't have my camera with me but there is like and entire 1 inch of space now between it and the brace. Whenever I get the car up again I'll take some shots.

Believe me, I wouldn't have done all this and not make sure it was clear!

05-17-2009, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Stillen exhaust with X-pipe + custom tips X pipe and tips installed on the Stillen exhaust...I eliminated any sort of rubbing/hitting isues once and for all! I havent felt an ounce of difference on my butt dyno! I'll be hitting the dyno this coming weekend so we'll see... I like it - ESPECIALLY - from the side profile... The problem with the round with no angle is the side profile. I never minded the rear shots of the Stillen tips but the from the side they looked way to big + all the adjustments that were made just to get it to look even and flush all led to this! __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

05-17-2009, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	Those tips definitely do look better. __________________

05-17-2009, 10:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	the X pipe and those tips gave it a slightly more throaty sound, so far all that have heard it say its sounds a bit more racey (not rice, LOL) Kind of hard t explain but I'll take a movie clip of it tomorrow since it should be nice outside. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

05-18-2009, 01:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	Ladies and Gentleman what we have here is the perfect exhaust! At least till we see what berk has. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

05-18-2009, 01:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
PrimarySting Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	+1. Beautiful! __________________ 2009 370z, Pearl White, Manual 20% Tint, 3M Clear Bra, JWT Popcharger

05-17-2009, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	look awesome!

05-17-2009, 10:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 43 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 607	Yeah man, looks great. I think that is how STILLEN should have made them from the beginning. Definitely much more flush....AND attractive.

05-17-2009, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 16	How has the sound changed with the x-pipe?

05-18-2009, 03:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	Nice Danny, I was just about ready to ad an x-pipe to my Nismo, then I stopped by Berk and saw the prototype they are developing. Bryan convinced me to wait Waiting for your sound clips, looks great __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

05-18-2009, 10:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Looks really good! __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-18-2009, 10:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Danny, there's something about that first pic that I just realized is kinda . . . off. You said that the X-pipe eliminates all rubbing issues, right? Well, where's the notorious crossmember that causes all the rubbing issues? I don't see it at all in that first pic. So is it really clearing the crossmember? Or did you somehow remove the crossmember altogether? That crossmember should be right in front of the resonators, right where the X-pipe is. It's a little hard to judge whether or not you're really clearing the crossmember when the entire thing appears to be missing. This picture clearly shows where the crossmember ought to be (right in front of the resonators, underneath the heat shield): __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf. Last edited by semtex; 05-18-2009 at 10:57 AM. Reason: Added pic

05-18-2009, 11:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Im sure when he took the pic they had it off temporarily, then put it back on. BTW Danny, you are winning on the "best looking z on the boards" secret contest. I hear Josh from Stillen sends you a free oil cooler if you win.

05-19-2009, 06:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Okay, so are you going to post a pic with the brace back on? Sorry if I'm being a PITA, but I'd like to see how much clearance there really is between the brace and the X. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf. Last edited by semtex; 05-19-2009 at 07:14 AM.

05-19-2009, 08:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Semtex, thought you would have taken my word for it You can see I took that with my cell because I didn't have my camera with me but there is like and entire 1 inch of space now between it and the brace. Whenever I get the car up again I'll take some shots. Believe me, I wouldn't have done all this and not make sure it was clear! __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

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