Review: Stillen Catback Exhaust

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..

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)

6MT · 10-08-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

With the HFC it sounds fantastic and I get endless compliments on the exhaust. This is a well loved exhaust note. Next to the looks of the car that's the most commented item on the car.

I'm happy with it 8)

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.

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.

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.

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.

leterbuck · 05-28-2011, 08:51 PM

You never mentioned the unsitely look of the muffler hanging down unlike the stock muffler not to mention the loss of groung clearance, or the additional 18 wheeled horsepower that stillen states the muffler system offers you.

FricFrac · 05-29-2011, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by leterbuck

You never mentioned the unsitely look of the muffler hanging down unlike the stock muffler not to mention the loss of groung clearance, or the additional 18 wheeled horsepower that stillen states the muffler system offers you.

Because it's not unsitely. I keep mine polished and I always get compliments about it. Trust me the people making comments are more than happy to let you know if they don't like something...

I've NEVER tagged anything on the muffler and I'm ridding on Swift springs. I've scrapped the front lip plenty of times and even caught the exhaust flange (my own fault - never on large speed bumps, etc) but never the muffler...

Elia Cid · 05-30-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

One additional reason I chose the Stillen is that many of our senior forum members have the Stillen CBE with Berk or Stillen HFCs. They have no complaints about the combo and say there is still no drone but perhaps a touch of rasp. I like the idea of being able to add HFCs without compromising my sound quality so I went with the Stillen CBE.

Just as a note, there is NO rasp with the Stillen CBE alone.

.... with FricFrac

I enjoy and never tire of the Stillen CBE sound, it just seems to sound better the more I drive the car, in fact l look forward to it every time I turn the car on!

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....

10-14-2009, 10:26 PM	#35 (permalink)
JDHeart Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 135 Drives: 09 370Z Graphite M6 Rep Power: 15	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	#39 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	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	#45 (permalink)
lpnaylor Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 91 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	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.

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10-08-2009, 04:00 PM	#31 (permalink)
mpp9 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 103 Drives: 2012 sti Rep Power: 15	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	#34 (permalink)
bilo Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: LA,CA Posts: 42 Drives: Black Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	does anyone know if the stillen exhaust is 50 state legal?

10-14-2009, 10:43 PM	#36 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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	#38 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	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.

05-28-2011, 08:51 PM	#40 (permalink)
leterbuck Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: jacksonville, florida Posts: 1 Drives: 11 nissan 370z gg a Rep Power: 13	You never mentioned the unsitely look of the muffler hanging down unlike the stock muffler not to mention the loss of groung clearance, or the additional 18 wheeled horsepower that stillen states the muffler system offers you.

05-30-2011, 10:33 AM	#43 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	glad you're happy with it