My Stillen CBE arrived today , pictures!

red6spd · 09-02-2010, 05:24 PM

I have heard that the OEM exhaust manifold is good enough. Thats why I'm on the fence when it comes to LTH's or TP... Can someone else chime in about the oem headers.

Elia Cid · 09-02-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

I have heard that the OEM exhaust manifold is good enough. Thats why I'm on the fence when it comes to LTH's or TP... Can someone else chime in about the oem headers.

Not to get of topic guys , but I just have to ask are the Nismo headers that much better than the OEM ,what would be the gains with the Nismo?

He's looking them up for me in terms availability and pricing.

Thanks,

Alex

Kyle@STILLEN · 09-02-2010, 05:58 PM

Congratulations on your install and I'm glad to hear you are happy with your STILLEN exhaust.

In regards to the slip joints, we actually do this for a couple of reasons.

1) These slip joints allow for easy adjustment during the installation process. Even though these cars are built in large part by robots we find that there are a differences from car to car. We've actually seen some cars where the hangers are off from the factory and even the factory exhaust tips don't line up. By utilizing these slip joints were able to gain a more precise fitment.

2) Thermal expansion- All of our parts are designed to be used and used hard. We know that a large number of our customers will find themselves exercising their gals on the race track. During a 30 minute track session that exhaust will expand A LOT. If we did not have those joints on there the chances of cracking welds is much greater. We have seen some customers weld our exhausts and the thermal expansion has cracked the cross braces, hangers, or even muffler to pipe connections.

If you would like to swap out the clamps to a stainless steel band clamp that is definitely an option, however I strongly recommend you do not weld the exhaust.

Elia Cid · 09-02-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

Congratulations on your install and I'm glad to hear you are happy with your STILLEN exhaust.

In regards to the slip joints, we actually do this for a couple of reasons.

1) These slip joints allow for easy adjustment during the installation process. Even though these cars are built in large part by robots we find that there are a differences from car to car. We've actually seen some cars where the hangers are off from the factory and even the factory exhaust tips don't line up. By utilizing these slip joints were able to gain a more precise fitment.

2) Thermal expansion- All of our parts are designed to be used and used hard. We know that a large number of our customers will find themselves exercising their gals on the race track. During a 30 minute track session that exhaust will expand A LOT. If we did not have those joints on there the chances of cracking welds is much greater. We have seen some customers weld our exhausts and the thermal expansion has cracked the cross braces, hangers, or even muffler to pipe connections.

If you would like to swap out the clamps to a stainless steel band clamp that is definitely an option, however I strongly recommend you do not weld the exhaust.

Kyle,
Thanks for the heads up on thermal expansion and the clamps, learned sometime new!

1, Is there a breaking period for this exhaust system, if so how would I know when there broken in?

2. I noticed the OEM exhaust had heat shields, why not your exhaust; are there any real benefits in heat shields? Does this exhaust run hotter than OEM as a result?

3. Will the exhaust note, sound change over time, if so how?

Please give my regards to Mr. Millen and the folks at Stillen for a great product!

Thanks,
Alex

09-02-2010, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 23	I have heard that the OEM exhaust manifold is good enough. Thats why I'm on the fence when it comes to LTH's or TP... Can someone else chime in about the oem headers. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

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09-02-2010, 05:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 308	Congratulations on your install and I'm glad to hear you are happy with your STILLEN exhaust. In regards to the slip joints, we actually do this for a couple of reasons. 1) These slip joints allow for easy adjustment during the installation process. Even though these cars are built in large part by robots we find that there are a differences from car to car. We've actually seen some cars where the hangers are off from the factory and even the factory exhaust tips don't line up. By utilizing these slip joints were able to gain a more precise fitment. 2) Thermal expansion- All of our parts are designed to be used and used hard. We know that a large number of our customers will find themselves exercising their gals on the race track. During a 30 minute track session that exhaust will expand A LOT. If we did not have those joints on there the chances of cracking welds is much greater. We have seen some customers weld our exhausts and the thermal expansion has cracked the cross braces, hangers, or even muffler to pipe connections. If you would like to swap out the clamps to a stainless steel band clamp that is definitely an option, however I strongly recommend you do not weld the exhaust.