stillen exhaust.....review.... :/

zero · 05-10-2009, 07:36 AM

I noticed too that the tail pipes sticking out too far. They do not flow with rear bumber however the HP gain is awesome.

racerxj17 · 05-10-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by zero

I noticed too that the tail pipes sticking out too far. They do not flow with rear bumber however the HP gain is awesome.

currently debating if i want to cut them off and reposition them...

wstar · 05-10-2009, 08:15 AM

I'm glad your install went well, you're the second one I've seen post a successful install without crossmember clearance now, and that's after Stillen said they made some changes to make it easier to install, so those seem to be working well.

I kinda like the hiss so long as it doesn't indicate any kind of problem, which apparently it doesn't. This evening I'm going to get some video of mine for sound comparison again now that I really know I don't have any leaks, and what a non-leaking non-rattling setup should sound like, then you can compare to what you're hearing and verify to some degree.

racerxj17 · 05-10-2009, 09:01 AM

after closer inspection, i do not think it is the exhaust. if you open the hood, you can VERY clearly hear the noise coming from the engine. if i had to guess, its the engine closing the throttle bodies for some reason (idle?) also, after several revs and listening, the sound is very mechanical sounding, like a valve is shutting, and it is at the same rpm every time. i think you can just HEAR the noise now, and that the stock exhaust covers it up.

wstar · 05-10-2009, 09:24 AM

Oh I have lots of odd sounds up front now. Between the exhaust and the intake upgrades, all the little noises the factory tries to silence start becoming a lot more noticeable. Nothing to worry about really, and the exhaust will drown it out quickly when driving

Asheth · 05-10-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

currently debating if i want to cut them off and reposition them...

would that affect sound?

05-10-2009, 07:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 24	I noticed too that the tail pipes sticking out too far. They do not flow with rear bumber however the HP gain is awesome. __________________

05-10-2009, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	I'm glad your install went well, you're the second one I've seen post a successful install without crossmember clearance now, and that's after Stillen said they made some changes to make it easier to install, so those seem to be working well. I kinda like the hiss so long as it doesn't indicate any kind of problem, which apparently it doesn't. This evening I'm going to get some video of mine for sound comparison again now that I really know I don't have any leaks, and what a non-leaking non-rattling setup should sound like, then you can compare to what you're hearing and verify to some degree. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

05-10-2009, 09:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	Oh I have lots of odd sounds up front now. Between the exhaust and the intake upgrades, all the little noises the factory tries to silence start becoming a lot more noticeable. Nothing to worry about really, and the exhaust will drown it out quickly when driving __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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05-10-2009, 09:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
racerxj17 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 555 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 19	after closer inspection, i do not think it is the exhaust. if you open the hood, you can VERY clearly hear the noise coming from the engine. if i had to guess, its the engine closing the throttle bodies for some reason (idle?) also, after several revs and listening, the sound is very mechanical sounding, like a valve is shutting, and it is at the same rpm every time. i think you can just HEAR the noise now, and that the stock exhaust covers it up.