Stillen vs Fast intentions! Bigger gains?

XwChriswX · 01-06-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NewtoZ's5

First off, why have you narrowed it down to only these two? Noise wise, they are at opposite ends of the spectrum. I originally wanted the Tanabe Medallion Touring since I have it on my S2000 and love the fit, finish and sound. Instead I went with the Invidia Gemini and couldn't be happier.

From the OP, he looks to be considering highest Gains as the determining factor. And those are 2 of the top contenders..

ubs234 · 01-06-2013, 06:58 PM

I searched multiple times lol. I couldn't find the answer I was looking for. That is why i posted this thread. So thanks to all that helped me out!!

XwChriswX · 01-06-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ubs234

I searched multiple times lol. I couldn't find the answer I was looking for. That is why i posted this thread. So thanks to all that helped me out!!

Were you just honestly looking for which one made the most gains by itself?

Or are you trying to see which one paired with mods X, Y, & Z will net the highest gains?

DEpointfive0 · 01-06-2013, 08:05 PM

In any case, the ONLY thing OP should care about is the sound they make, all "gains" are subjective IMO...

Stillen may get beat for quality a lot of the time, but they are also mass producers... That being said, the quality of both is good, higher with the FI, but... Yeahhh...

Lets stop beating a dead horse
/endthread

enkei2k · 01-07-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ubs234

Stillen I know they advertise 18whp and Fast Intentions i'm not so sure, but I wanted to know people who had the Fast Intentions who have seen gains on their Z's. Which one is better for gains?

Look at the F.I thread for their dynos stock vs FI. First post in thread.

Fast Intentions exhaust is here! (continued)

SS_Firehawk · 01-07-2013, 12:17 PM

If the exhaust isn't chambered and the piping is the same, the power difference will be within a few hp. Only the bends will slow things down. Regardless, of the two mentioned, Fast Intentions makes the superior product. I would also recommend looking at Motordyne's offering as well. It has a HFC option as well and makes comparable gains. The big difference with Motordyne is their piping gets larger as it gets further away from the engine and they claim it will not rasp with TP's or HFC's.

DarkJak · 01-07-2013, 01:35 PM

Also consider that the Stillen is one of the few exhausts that are heavier than the stock unit, while just about every other one I've seen is lighter by 5-20 lbs. By itself it doesn't matter too much, but every bit adds up if weight loss is also a concern.

I'd second the suggestion for the Motordyne CBE. Their sound and gains are competitive with Fast intentions, while having added modularity. I'd have gone with them had I had a larger budget.

ubs234 · 01-07-2013, 07:25 PM

Is fast intentions cbe CARB legal?

XwChriswX · 01-07-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ubs234

Is fast intentions cbe CARB legal?

The CBE alone should be because you're still using Stock cats. When you start getting into LTH, HFC, TP territory, that's when you start going beyond legal limits in Cali.

01-07-2013, 12:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7336	If the exhaust isn't chambered and the piping is the same, the power difference will be within a few hp. Only the bends will slow things down. Regardless, of the two mentioned, Fast Intentions makes the superior product. I would also recommend looking at Motordyne's offering as well. It has a HFC option as well and makes comparable gains. The big difference with Motordyne is their piping gets larger as it gets further away from the engine and they claim it will not rasp with TP's or HFC's. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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ubs234 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Covina Posts: 258 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	I searched multiple times lol. I couldn't find the answer I was looking for. That is why i posted this thread. So thanks to all that helped me out!!

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DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17153	In any case, the ONLY thing OP should care about is the sound they make, all "gains" are subjective IMO... Stillen may get beat for quality a lot of the time, but they are also mass producers... That being said, the quality of both is good, higher with the FI, but... Yeahhh... Lets stop beating a dead horse /endthread

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DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16805	Also consider that the Stillen is one of the few exhausts that are heavier than the stock unit, while just about every other one I've seen is lighter by 5-20 lbs. By itself it doesn't matter too much, but every bit adds up if weight loss is also a concern. I'd second the suggestion for the Motordyne CBE. Their sound and gains are competitive with Fast intentions, while having added modularity. I'd have gone with them had I had a larger budget.

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