Review: Stillen Catback Exhaust

FricFrac · 10-08-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Maybe it'd help if you guys define/describe what you mean by "rasp." You know, just to make sure you're talking about the same thing. Stuff like this is subjective enough without having to deal with the possibility that people are using the same word to describe different things, ya know? To me, rasp is a 'tinny', metallic sound. I almost picture BBs rattling around in a tin can. That type of sound. Is that what you guys mean as well?

Tinny BB sound = rasp. Some of the early fitments had rubbing issues that were fixable. I have the Stillen CAI, CBE and HFC. I had a bit of rasp when it was cold when I first had them installed but once the exhaust had been heat cycled several times the rasp is gone. Every exhaust system I've ever had need at least 1000 miles or more to "seatle" in/blow out glass, etc. I think personally with just the CBE would be too mellow for me and that was my main concern with the Stillen - performance gain is excellent but its fairly quiet. With the HFC it sounds fantastic and I get endless compliments on the exhaust. Not only that but people constantly are asking me were you at so-and-so at such-and-such a time. I'll say yes and they'll tell me "oh I thought that was you - I heard your car driving by". I even get friends texting me telling me they heard me drive by "damn that thing sounds sweet", etc. This is a well loved exhaust note! I get compliments from the R8, Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari, etc, etc ,etc drivers all the time. Next to the looks of the car that's the most commented item on the car.

I'm happy with it 8)

spearfish25 · 10-07-2009, 08:51 PM

One other nice thing to add about the Stillen CBE...ground clearance. It actually IMPROVES ground clearance over the stock setup. Those bends in the stock pipes just before the muffler are gone and everything tucks up higher now.

Red370 · 10-07-2009, 09:52 PM

I picked my Berk HFC's up from another member recently for $300 used, If you look enough, you'll find someone willing to let theirs go for a decent price, hell, test it out, if you dont like the way it sounds, post it in the classified section and I GUARANTEE someone will buy them. I must say though, the HFC's with stock exhaust sounds absolutely amazing. I bet it would only be that much better with your CBE.

semtex · 10-08-2009, 02:48 PM

Okay, then. At least we're all on the same page with what we mean by rasp. lol.

mpp9 · 10-08-2009, 04:00 PM

The new invidia gemini seems to limit rasp with new dual mufflers. Stillen and F.I. seem to be pretty well documented at close to 20 whp. Can anyone say if the invidia would be around the same? I've only seen the manufacturer dyno not an independent. Plus amplified is offering the invidia for hundreds less than the stillen and f.i..

bilo · 10-12-2009, 08:58 PM

does anyone know if the stillen exhaust is 50 state legal?

JDHeart · 10-14-2009, 10:26 PM

Looking for some assistance here. Installed Stillen Catback Exhaust today and now have the dreaded "Service Engine Soon" light. Is this something that resulted from the ECU learning the new configuration or is it possible I have an actual problem?

If it helps I also installed the Stillen Gen 3 Long tube intake this week.

phelan · 10-15-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JDHeart

Looking for some assistance here. Installed Stillen Catback Exhaust today and now have the dreaded "Service Engine Soon" light. Is this something that resulted from the ECU learning the new configuration or is it possible I have an actual problem?

If it helps I also installed the Stillen Gen 3 Long tube intake this week.

To my knowledge neither of those should trigger the CEL, so I agree with RCZ, do the reset and see if it goes away.

RCZ · 10-14-2009, 10:43 PM

The catback shouldnt trigger a CEL. I'd just reset it and see if it comes back...it shouldnt.

spearfish25 · 10-15-2009, 12:24 AM

I'd look over your Gen III intake install and make sure you didn't damage a sensor or have one mispositioned. The catback isn't the culprit.

semtex · 10-15-2009, 08:10 AM

You could always just plug a code reader into your OBDII port to see what the code is. If you don't have one, you can stop by any auto store like AutoZone or wherever and they'll do it for free.

Red__Zed · 05-30-2011, 10:33 AM

glad you're happy with it

Elia Cid · 05-30-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

glad you're happy with it

Yup!

lpnaylor · 05-13-2014, 08:45 AM

I have a 2103 370 touring sport with the Stillen Catback and Gen 3 intakes. Got to say it was all a easy fit and looks amazing and when I go a show all I here is that my exhaust sounds better then what they have. Stillen products are very well build and had no problems with fit and the final look....

Masterbeatty · 05-16-2014, 08:52 PM

I love the sound of mine. I get compliments all the time. Nice tone and loud when I want it to be. Plus it is easy to shine up after a wash.

10-07-2009, 09:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	I picked my Berk HFC's up from another member recently for $300 used, If you look enough, you'll find someone willing to let theirs go for a decent price, hell, test it out, if you dont like the way it sounds, post it in the classified section and I GUARANTEE someone will buy them. I must say though, the HFC's with stock exhaust sounds absolutely amazing. I bet it would only be that much better with your CBE. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

10-08-2009, 02:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	Okay, then. At least we're all on the same page with what we mean by rasp. lol. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

10-14-2009, 10:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
JDHeart Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 135 Drives: 09 370Z Graphite M6 Rep Power: 17	Looking for some assistance here. Installed Stillen Catback Exhaust today and now have the dreaded "Service Engine Soon" light. Is this something that resulted from the ECU learning the new configuration or is it possible I have an actual problem? If it helps I also installed the Stillen Gen 3 Long tube intake this week. __________________ Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music!! ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!! Last edited by JDHeart; 10-14-2009 at 10:28 PM. Reason: Added info

10-15-2009, 08:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	You could always just plug a code reader into your OBDII port to see what the code is. If you don't have one, you can stop by any auto store like AutoZone or wherever and they'll do it for free. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-13-2014, 08:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
lpnaylor Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 91 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 12	I have a 2103 370 touring sport with the Stillen Catback and Gen 3 intakes. Got to say it was all a easy fit and looks amazing and when I go a show all I here is that my exhaust sounds better then what they have. Stillen products are very well build and had no problems with fit and the final look.... Masterbeatty and 2014370z like this.

10-07-2009, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	One other nice thing to add about the Stillen CBE...ground clearance. It actually IMPROVES ground clearance over the stock setup. Those bends in the stock pipes just before the muffler are gone and everything tucks up higher now.

10-08-2009, 04:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
mpp9 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 103 Drives: 2012 sti Rep Power: 17	The new invidia gemini seems to limit rasp with new dual mufflers. Stillen and F.I. seem to be pretty well documented at close to 20 whp. Can anyone say if the invidia would be around the same? I've only seen the manufacturer dyno not an independent. Plus amplified is offering the invidia for hundreds less than the stillen and f.i..

10-12-2009, 08:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
bilo Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: LA,CA Posts: 42 Drives: Black Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	does anyone know if the stillen exhaust is 50 state legal?

10-14-2009, 10:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	The catback shouldnt trigger a CEL. I'd just reset it and see if it comes back...it shouldnt.

10-15-2009, 12:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	I'd look over your Gen III intake install and make sure you didn't damage a sensor or have one mispositioned. The catback isn't the culprit.

05-30-2011, 10:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	glad you're happy with it

05-16-2014, 08:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	I love the sound of mine. I get compliments all the time. Nice tone and loud when I want it to be. Plus it is easy to shine up after a wash. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

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