Intake or Exhuast?

Ty Weezy · 06-02-2010, 03:14 PM

Hey Guys sorry if there is already a thread on this but I couldnt find one that compared the pros and cons of just an intake or exhaust. I decided my next mod is either going to be the Stillen Gen 3 intake or the FI CBE. I know I will probably want both down the road, but I will only be able to afford one for a while and wanted to make the right decision. Any sugguestions/critism is welcomed.

Also do either of these two mods void my car's warranty?

370Z JT · 06-02-2010, 03:18 PM

IMO exhaust first...You get performance and visual appeal.

Lug · 06-02-2010, 03:21 PM

I wouldn't do the exhaust unless I could afford to do highflow cats and cat-back at the same time. It really depends on how much coin you have.

Jamaica · 06-02-2010, 03:23 PM

the exhaust. FI CBE is the best imo

kielbasa16 · 06-02-2010, 03:23 PM

Mods can only void your warranty if the dealer "proves" your mod caused said problem - though there is much discussion on this issue, search the forum.

As for your mod - theres a big difference in price between an cold air intake and a cat-back exhaust so if your decision right now is driven by price, then consider that the Gen3 are less than half the price of the FI cat-back.

If you are doing the install yourself, intake is easier to do.

Performance wise, they will be about the same. The first bolt-on modification you do has been shown to produce the most power (15-20ish) whether its an intake, exhaust, high flow cats, whatever. Then each subsequent mod adds about 5hp or so. These are approx numbers.

The best bang for your buck is HFCs or test pipes, HFCs being the preferred option because they are quieter and you still will have cats as opposed to test pipes which eliminate catalytic converters altogether. Arguable going forced induction (twin turbo or supercharger) is a better bang for your buck, but youre spending alot more bucks for alot more bang.

1slow370 · 06-02-2010, 04:38 PM

yeah mods voiding the warranty is totally exaggerated. they could care less about an intake or an exhaust. it also varies dealer to dealer how lenient they are, but in the end the nissan rep makes the call.

That said Exhaust FTMFW it adds power and makes your $30k+ sports car NOT sound like a fricken altima

06-02-2010, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ty Weezy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 129 Drives: 09 370z Nismo M6 Rep Power: 14	Intake or Exhuast? Hey Guys sorry if there is already a thread on this but I couldnt find one that compared the pros and cons of just an intake or exhaust. I decided my next mod is either going to be the Stillen Gen 3 intake or the FI CBE. I know I will probably want both down the road, but I will only be able to afford one for a while and wanted to make the right decision. Any sugguestions/critism is welcomed. Also do either of these two mods void my car's warranty?

06-02-2010, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	I wouldn't do the exhaust unless I could afford to do highflow cats and cat-back at the same time. It really depends on how much coin you have. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

06-02-2010, 04:38 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: 7250	yeah mods voiding the warranty is totally exaggerated. they could care less about an intake or an exhaust. it also varies dealer to dealer how lenient they are, but in the end the nissan rep makes the call. That said Exhaust FTMFW it adds power and makes your $30k+ sports car NOT sound like a fricken altima __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 16	Mods can only void your warranty if the dealer "proves" your mod caused said problem - though there is much discussion on this issue, search the forum. As for your mod - theres a big difference in price between an cold air intake and a cat-back exhaust so if your decision right now is driven by price, then consider that the Gen3 are less than half the price of the FI cat-back. If you are doing the install yourself, intake is easier to do. Performance wise, they will be about the same. The first bolt-on modification you do has been shown to produce the most power (15-20ish) whether its an intake, exhaust, high flow cats, whatever. Then each subsequent mod adds about 5hp or so. These are approx numbers. The best bang for your buck is HFCs or test pipes, HFCs being the preferred option because they are quieter and you still will have cats as opposed to test pipes which eliminate catalytic converters altogether. Arguable going forced induction (twin turbo or supercharger) is a better bang for your buck, but youre spending alot more bucks for alot more bang.