Stock Cat Replacement

mjaenke · 07-25-2014, 12:50 PM

I searched but could not find exactly what I'm looking for. I currently have a Stillen CBE and the sound is great. I'm looking to replace the stock cat's and would like recommendations. I do not want to purchase LTH's as i believe that money would be better spent on a turbo setup. Emissions is not an issue where i live. Exhaust smell is also not an issue as i also drive a WRX with 3" turbo back exhaust and am used to it.

I'm looking to maximize HP and minimize rasp.

If you have a setup similar to mine or know someone who does, please tell me about it. Also, please give your recommendations.

Thanks!

tiger123 · 07-25-2014, 12:55 PM

Based on your needs, HFC's would be the way to go. Since you already have a Stillen CBE, perhaps you want to stick with Stillen HFC's? If not, then I would suggest Berk HFC's.

TP's would give marginally better HP numbers, say 3-5HP, but it would be raspy.

As FYI, if you plan on going FI later, keep your stock cats as FI/HFC's don't work very well together, especially if you go down the SC path.

G/L.

Roddy1 · 07-25-2014, 02:34 PM

High Flow Cats (HFC's) or test pipes.

LostSol · 07-25-2014, 03:00 PM

Stillen = Crap. Their HFC's will fall apart. Get resonated test pipes if youre not worried about the smell or emissions, I suggest Fast Intentions.

BBRSpeedWorks · 07-25-2014, 03:03 PM

test pipes all the way...

1slow370 · 07-25-2014, 04:22 PM

test pipes, resonated test pipes.

mjaenke · 07-25-2014, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostSol

Stillen = Crap. Their HFC's will fall apart. Get resonated test pipes if youre not worried about the smell or emissions, I suggest Fast Intentions.

I am leaning towards the test pipes. Is there any substantial gain difference between resonated and non-resonated?

Am i just paying more for a "refined" exhaust sound?

LostSol · 07-25-2014, 04:25 PM

The gains are the same, but you'll have no rasp with resonated.

defesio · 08-15-2014, 03:01 PM

I have Agency Power CBE, and Test Pipes installed last month, I have no reference to the difference in HP, but my numbers in the quarter mile dropped 0.2 tenths.

I've driven the car for about 2000 km and can´t stand the noise, sounds too loud specially at low RPM's, so I ordered the Stillen HFC's and I will be installing this weekend.

After the next track event, I will be reporting.

6MT-Z34 · 08-15-2014, 04:00 PM

ART pipes!

ANMVQ · 08-15-2014, 07:01 PM

If your looking HFC's the Z1 and kinetex and under $400

SwissCheese · 08-15-2014, 10:28 PM

As others have already said, the pieces you are looking for are either High Flow Cats (HFCs) or Test Pipes. On a non-FI'd car, the test pipes will generally get you a few more HP vs. the HFCs.

I will be ordering my exhaust set-up soon, and plan on going with Fast Intentions resonated test pipes and Fast Intentions TDX Catback with 18" resonators.

aszyd · 08-16-2014, 12:32 AM

Be prepared for the loud...

07-25-2014, 12:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
mjaenke Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Columbia, IL Posts: 24 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 11	Stock Cat Replacement I searched but could not find exactly what I'm looking for. I currently have a Stillen CBE and the sound is great. I'm looking to replace the stock cat's and would like recommendations. I do not want to purchase LTH's as i believe that money would be better spent on a turbo setup. Emissions is not an issue where i live. Exhaust smell is also not an issue as i also drive a WRX with 3" turbo back exhaust and am used to it. I'm looking to maximize HP and minimize rasp. If you have a setup similar to mine or know someone who does, please tell me about it. Also, please give your recommendations. Thanks!

07-25-2014, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
tiger123 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 367 Drives: 09 AT Tour/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 13	Based on your needs, HFC's would be the way to go. Since you already have a Stillen CBE, perhaps you want to stick with Stillen HFC's? If not, then I would suggest Berk HFC's. TP's would give marginally better HP numbers, say 3-5HP, but it would be raspy. As FYI, if you plan on going FI later, keep your stock cats as FI/HFC's don't work very well together, especially if you go down the SC path. G/L. nomodsjk likes this. __________________ G2\|\|Berk CBE/HFC\|\|LED In-Out\|\|35% Tint\|\|V1\|\|GT-R Dome Lights\|\|JDM Rear Fog Light\|\|Z Speed Undershroud (SS)\|\|Red GT-R Start Button\|\|StopTech Rotors\|\|Project MU\|\|Z1 Oil Cooler\|\|EcuTek\|\|

07-25-2014, 02:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Roddy1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada/Cayman Islands Posts: 274 Drives: SRT Viper Rep Power: 11	High Flow Cats (HFC's) or test pipes. __________________ 2011 370Z, 6-Speed Manual, Sport Package. - K&N Drop ins \| Top Speed Axleback \| H&R Spacers SOLD 2009 G8 GT, 6.0L LSX V8, Rotofab Intake, ARH Long tubes, SOLO exhaust, VMS Tune - SOLD

07-25-2014, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	Stillen = Crap. Their HFC's will fall apart. Get resonated test pipes if youre not worried about the smell or emissions, I suggest Fast Intentions. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

07-25-2014, 04:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	test pipes, resonated test pipes. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

07-25-2014, 03:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
BBRSpeedWorks Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Ft. Stwart Posts: 366 Drives: 370z,350z,300z,talon Rep Power: 12	test pipes all the way...

07-25-2014, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	The gains are the same, but you'll have no rasp with resonated. BBRSpeedWorks likes this. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

08-15-2014, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
defesio Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Colombia Posts: 5 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 12	I have Agency Power CBE, and Test Pipes installed last month, I have no reference to the difference in HP, but my numbers in the quarter mile dropped 0.2 tenths. I've driven the car for about 2000 km and can´t stand the noise, sounds too loud specially at low RPM's, so I ordered the Stillen HFC's and I will be installing this weekend. After the next track event, I will be reporting.

08-15-2014, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 15	ART pipes!

08-15-2014, 07:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	If your looking HFC's the Z1 and kinetex and under $400 __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

08-15-2014, 10:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	As others have already said, the pieces you are looking for are either High Flow Cats (HFCs) or Test Pipes. On a non-FI'd car, the test pipes will generally get you a few more HP vs. the HFCs. I will be ordering my exhaust set-up soon, and plan on going with Fast Intentions resonated test pipes and Fast Intentions TDX Catback with 18" resonators. F.I. Inc. likes this. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

08-16-2014, 12:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	Be prepared for the loud... __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

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