I just find it interesting that since we are taking about weights , the S-tune Nismo exhaust that most don’t seem to like weighs 9 lbs. less than stock , go figure!

Any HKS numbers?

Thanks,

Alex

All this negativity for 11.3 Lbs.? Just hit the gym and lay of the burrito's and it will even out.

Hey, I just had Freebirds. :p

I just had a burrito. I definitely don't want to cut them out.

If you lose the stock cats with a set of HFCs, you shed 7 pounds off the car from what I measured when I pulled my stockers off and weighed in the Berks.

I'm with you, big Red. Love the rolled tip, and went the the best of both worlds 'n added the F.I. H.F.C.'s.

After thinking about it more I can see how you might pick up some weight in the front section. Base/Sport/Touring models have a Y pipe not a dual there. The Nismo exhaust and most aftermarket that are full cat-back will have a X or H pipe which will weight a little more due to more piping.

I was surprised to see the weight of the stock at 54, I'm guessing thats due to the single Ypipe. I measured the NISMO at 66 LBS and the HKS at 60 LBS. It's a weight savings for me :tup:

A typical Stillen answer.

Welcome to the forum. :tiphat:

Not to get off topic:

In fact I brought the base model 010, 370Z, AT bone stock without any of the packages , with weight concerns in mind.

I owned a 08, 350Z Touring loved the car, but I felt it was too heavy for my taste ; the idea of Nissan making the 370Z lighter was a step in the right direction IMO!

What I didn’t want to do is load up the car, with none performance stuff which would bring the cars weight right back up again.

I felt with the base AT bone stock I would be able to pick the mods and control how much weight I wanted in the car and wind up with a lighter Z car at the end of the day.

It’s interesting my base AT bone stock ,weighs 37 lb more than a bone stock 6MT, but 10 to 43 lbs less than some of the touring and 31 lbs less than a Nismo.

I guess I‘ll be over my bone stock curb weight of 3,269 lb + 11lbs Stillen CBE, over stock CBE total 3,280 lbs.

When I swap out my stock HFC for Berks I’ll shed 7 lbs. then I’ll be at 3,273 lbs. , I also plan on swapping out my Stillen “Y” pipes for Tanabe “Y” pipes may shed some weight off there too.

That's it no more burrito's ! :eek:

Alex

From Nissan's web :
Curb Weights (lbs)
370Z™
370Z™ TOURING
NISMO 370Z™
Manual transmission
3,232
3,278
3,300
Automatic transmission
3,269
3,314
N/A

Thanks for the #'s Alex. Can't wait to get my FI CBE shipped/installed so I can lose some weight!

Yup,

The F.I. will make your "Z" shed some pounds.

Dave, when are your F.I. CBE due, are you tracking yet , who’s doing the install?

Good luck with them, they are sexy looking exhaust!

Enjoy,

Alex

I'm hoping it will ship in a couple of weeks. I'm doing the install in my driveway. The last time I did a CBE install it was about 5 degrees outside and it took me all weekend because of one stinking cat bolt.

More on topic, I seriously considered Stillen for an aftermarket exhaust, but decided I wanted something a bit louder. Then I fell in love with the FI tone and volume. So many good options out there for the Z.

Stillen is still one of the best exhausts for our car, no matter how much misinformation is given and snide remarks are made by the haters on this board.

Dave,I see the demon bolt has claimed another victim!!

I’m not that handy, don’t have the tools, lift or jack stands, don’t know if I would want to invest in one time project, not the change the oil yourself type. “lol”

That being said, a lot of great things have been accomplished in driveways! :tup:

My exhaust is due tomorrow, at which time I plan on unpacking it and looking very carefully at the parts.

My Nissan dealership will be doing the install the following day, they have always done well for me but they are not cheap!

Stay tuned, I’ll let you know how I made out with the install.

What you don't realize is, with the price of paying Nissan to install your CBE, you can buy all the tools you would ever need for all your bolt on modding, and have plenty of ca$h in hand.

Nissan wanted $450 to install my Nismo S-Tune suspension. All the tools for doing the job and more are around $150 and did it myself. (Harbor Freight floor jack was $80--a must have!)

For a CBE install you are looking at around $75-$100 in tools! (Mostly floor jacks/ramps)

I appreciate your comments, you know I went around a few of the auto repair and speed shops in my general area to inquire about doing some mods mostly bolt on work and I just could not bring myself to trust anyone messing around with my new car including myself except Nissan or my Infiniti dealer.

That being said, I’m sure your right, on the savings and satisfaction of doing it yourself!
I will certainly think on it, thank you, :tiphat:
Alex

:happydance: Finally i orderd the FI 18" Res/Stainless steel.

But i need to wait until October 25th :(

told ya :tup:

I ordered mine on 6/28 and I'm still waiting...Your gonna lose alot of sleep LOL... Totally worth is.