Stillen CAI and Invidia CBE

Dsphoto · 09-20-2010, 10:36 PM

Just ordered the Stillen CAI and the Invidia CBE. They go in next week Will do before and after dyne pulls. Can't wait!

djpathfinder · 09-20-2010, 10:41 PM

You'll be happy with them. Keep us posted.

coaster · 09-20-2010, 11:20 PM

I have the same setup. You'll love it!

Dsphoto · 09-21-2010, 06:54 AM

Coaster, how is the sound? I heard that the invidia is a little loud. Also, I know that wot power will be much improved but how is the low and mid range power?

djpathfinder · 09-21-2010, 08:26 AM

Definitely louder and deeper than stock, but not too loud. Stillen and Invidia are probably the quieter systems out there. At cruising speed, it is barely noticeably louder. It's louder when you gun it. Bluestyle55 has a good comparison video for stock+Gen3+Invidia posted here and on Youtube. Just search "Invidia db comparison". Like most exhausts, the most gains are at the top end. There is some low and mid range improvement but not proportional to the higher range. Once you finish your intake/exhaust upgrades an ECU tune will help improve the low and mid-range performance, amongst other things.

coaster · 09-21-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Definitely louder and deeper than stock, but not too loud. Stillen and Invidia are probably the quieter systems out there. At cruising speed, it is barely noticeably louder. It's louder when you gun it. Bluestyle55 has a good comparison video for stock+Gen3+Invidia posted here and on Youtube. Just search "Invidia db comparison". Like most exhausts, the most gains are at the top end. There is some low and mid range improvement but not proportional to the higher range. Once you finish your intake/exhaust upgrades an ECU tune will help improve the low and mid-range performance, amongst other things.

I definitely agree with this. It sounds a lot better imo. When you gas it, it's nice and deep. Otherwise, it sounds relatively tame. Bluestyle55's video helped a lot, as well as TROOPER's video. I think you'll love it. At times for me, I wished it was louder. Today though, the exhaust sounded perfect. Must be the cooler weather :-). Please post pre/post dynos when you get a chance. Congrats and good luck!

Dsphoto · 09-21-2010, 02:46 PM

Thanks...I will check out the videos.

DS

Dsphoto · 09-21-2010, 09:03 PM

Just checked the clips. Much nicer sound. Can't wait. Will post dyne results when done.

coaster · 09-21-2010, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsphoto

Just checked the clips. Much nicer sound. Can't wait. Will post dyne results when done.

Yeah, I know you will. I was a bit hesitant at first, but after hearing my friend drive my car, as well as getting comments from friends, I am definitely happy! Can't wait to see dynos.

Dsphoto · 10-02-2010, 08:15 AM

Installed the CBE (Invidia Gemini), CAI coming next week. Although the peak hp increase was only 7hp the minimum gains were at peak. Between 1700 and 3000rpm gains were between 10 and 25hp and 20-45 ftlbs! From 3000-7000rpm increase was a very steady 10-15hp and 10-15 ftlbs. Drivability is greatly improved. Low end difference is HUGE. The can now sings! WFO sound is incredible, no noticeable difference in steady state cruising with the top and windows up.

I am VERY satisfied with this CBE.

I will post the dyno stats once the CAI is in.

djpathfinder · 10-02-2010, 10:32 AM

Thanks for the preliminary dyno results. It's good to see some objective numbers to back up the butt dyno.

coaster · 10-02-2010, 12:01 PM

Nice numbers. Can't wait to see the dynos.

ResQguy · 10-02-2010, 12:30 PM

In for dynos.

kevr6 · 10-02-2010, 10:28 PM

You'll love HFC with this exhaust!!! I smile each time I drive because of it!

Dsphoto · 10-05-2010, 08:14 PM

Stillen CAI (G2) and Invidia CBE

Max HP +34.7 but substantial increases in area beneath the curve, lots of usable midrange and it sounds great (particularly with the top down)!

I can't get the image to show so please click here to see the dyno chart

09-20-2010, 10:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dsphoto Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk cty New York Posts: 159 Drives: 10 BC 370ZR S/T M6 Rep Power: 14	Stillen CAI and Invidia CBE Just ordered the Stillen CAI and the Invidia CBE. They go in next week Will do before and after dyne pulls. Can't wait!

09-20-2010, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	You'll be happy with them. Keep us posted. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

09-20-2010, 11:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 16	I have the same setup. You'll love it! __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

09-21-2010, 06:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dsphoto Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk cty New York Posts: 159 Drives: 10 BC 370ZR S/T M6 Rep Power: 14	Coaster, how is the sound? I heard that the invidia is a little loud. Also, I know that wot power will be much improved but how is the low and mid range power? __________________ 78 Z1R, '08 ZX10R, 2010 BC Roadster S/T, 6M, Stillen G2 CAI, Invidia CBE, Berk test pipes, Painted headlights (180˚Custom), JDM rear fog, B&M short shifter, Stillen front plate mount, stubby antenna, setrab oil cooler, uprev. 337rwhp 254ft/lb corrected!

09-21-2010, 08:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Definitely louder and deeper than stock, but not too loud. Stillen and Invidia are probably the quieter systems out there. At cruising speed, it is barely noticeably louder. It's louder when you gun it. Bluestyle55 has a good comparison video for stock+Gen3+Invidia posted here and on Youtube. Just search "Invidia db comparison". Like most exhausts, the most gains are at the top end. There is some low and mid range improvement but not proportional to the higher range. Once you finish your intake/exhaust upgrades an ECU tune will help improve the low and mid-range performance, amongst other things. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

09-21-2010, 02:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dsphoto Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk cty New York Posts: 159 Drives: 10 BC 370ZR S/T M6 Rep Power: 14	Thanks...I will check out the videos. DS __________________ 78 Z1R, '08 ZX10R, 2010 BC Roadster S/T, 6M, Stillen G2 CAI, Invidia CBE, Berk test pipes, Painted headlights (180˚Custom), JDM rear fog, B&M short shifter, Stillen front plate mount, stubby antenna, setrab oil cooler, uprev. 337rwhp 254ft/lb corrected!

09-21-2010, 09:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dsphoto Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk cty New York Posts: 159 Drives: 10 BC 370ZR S/T M6 Rep Power: 14	Just checked the clips. Much nicer sound. Can't wait. Will post dyne results when done. __________________ 78 Z1R, '08 ZX10R, 2010 BC Roadster S/T, 6M, Stillen G2 CAI, Invidia CBE, Berk test pipes, Painted headlights (180˚Custom), JDM rear fog, B&M short shifter, Stillen front plate mount, stubby antenna, setrab oil cooler, uprev. 337rwhp 254ft/lb corrected!

10-02-2010, 08:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dsphoto Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk cty New York Posts: 159 Drives: 10 BC 370ZR S/T M6 Rep Power: 14	dyno stats Installed the CBE (Invidia Gemini), CAI coming next week. Although the peak hp increase was only 7hp the minimum gains were at peak. Between 1700 and 3000rpm gains were between 10 and 25hp and 20-45 ftlbs! From 3000-7000rpm increase was a very steady 10-15hp and 10-15 ftlbs. Drivability is greatly improved. Low end difference is HUGE. The can now sings! WFO sound is incredible, no noticeable difference in steady state cruising with the top and windows up. I am VERY satisfied with this CBE. I will post the dyno stats once the CAI is in. __________________ 78 Z1R, '08 ZX10R, 2010 BC Roadster S/T, 6M, Stillen G2 CAI, Invidia CBE, Berk test pipes, Painted headlights (180˚Custom), JDM rear fog, B&M short shifter, Stillen front plate mount, stubby antenna, setrab oil cooler, uprev. 337rwhp 254ft/lb corrected!

10-02-2010, 10:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Thanks for the preliminary dyno results. It's good to see some objective numbers to back up the butt dyno. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-02-2010, 12:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 16	Nice numbers. Can't wait to see the dynos. __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

10-02-2010, 12:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
ResQguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 282 Drives: 09 370z PW AT Rep Power: 15	In for dynos. __________________ Stillen Gen 3 CAI/Stillen CBE/Eibach Pro Kit/Forgestar F-14's/Hankook V12's/Blacked out fangs and valence/LED's/Stillen front license bracket.

10-02-2010, 10:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	You'll love HFC with this exhaust!!! I smile each time I drive because of it! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

10-05-2010, 08:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dsphoto Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suffolk cty New York Posts: 159 Drives: 10 BC 370ZR S/T M6 Rep Power: 14	Dyno results Stillen CAI (G2) and Invidia CBE Max HP +34.7 but substantial increases in area beneath the curve, lots of usable midrange and it sounds great (particularly with the top down)! I can't get the image to show so please click here to see the dyno chart ortiz73ca likes this. __________________ 78 Z1R, '08 ZX10R, 2010 BC Roadster S/T, 6M, Stillen G2 CAI, Invidia CBE, Berk test pipes, Painted headlights (180˚Custom), JDM rear fog, B&M short shifter, Stillen front plate mount, stubby antenna, setrab oil cooler, uprev. 337rwhp 254ft/lb corrected! Last edited by Dsphoto; 10-05-2010 at 08:24 PM.

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