Stillen vs Fast Intentions vs Invidia

ubs234 · 10-18-2012, 06:14 PM

I was wondering which exhaust to purchase out of these three. i'm looking for both some performance and loudness.

1. Invidia Q300
2. Stillen true dual exhaust
3. Fast Intentions

enkei2k · 10-18-2012, 06:27 PM

Lots of people tend to go with FI.

I'd suggest you to look through the intake/exhaust section and search around:
Intake/Exhaust - Nissan 370Z Forum

PapoZalsa · 10-18-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Lots of people tend to go with FI.

I'd suggest you to look through the intake/exhaust section and search around:
Intake/Exhaust - Nissan 370Z Forum

6MT · 10-18-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Lots of people tend to go with FI.

I'd suggest you to look through the intake/exhaust section and search around:
Intake/Exhaust - Nissan 370Z Forum

just watch out for tailpipes that rust quickly. FI is known for that. Rolled as opposed to flat tips are better.

And remember...opinions are like a$$holes...everyone has one.

cooltoy · 10-18-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

just watch out for tailpipes that rust quickly. FI is known for that. .

Hmmm. Really. I thought they were SS.

PaulZ370 · 10-18-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

just watch out for tailpipes that rust quickly. FI is known for that..

Had my FI for 6 months now. Put about 8K miles on them. Not a spec of deterioration whatsoever, least of all rust. Check out the FI thread, there is not one complaint about rust or any other type of deterioration, on the contrary, every single post on there is complimentary for sound and looks. I agree on the wait, it's about a 10 to 12 week waiting period. That in itself tells you the system is outstanding.

Not sure where all the negative hype is coming from. Some guy posted on here his mechanic told him the welds rust on FI exhausts.. again, not true. Everything looks pretty darn shiny still. Installed them first week of April of this year, and have driven them all over, in rain conditions as well. VERY satisfied with looks and sound.

ZMan8 · 10-18-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulZ370

Had my FI for 6 months now. Put about 8K miles on them. Not a spec of deterioration whatsoever, least of all rust. Check out the FI thread, there is not one complaint about rust or any other type of deterioration, on the contrary, every single post on there is complimentary for sound and looks. I agree on the wait, it's about a 10 to 12 week waiting period. That in itself tells you the system is outstanding.

Not sure where all the negative hype is coming from. Some guy posted on here his mechanic told him the welds rust on FI exhausts.. again, not true. Everything looks pretty darn shiny still. Installed them first week of April of this year, and have driven them all over, in rain conditions as well. VERY satisfied with looks and sound.

it's one of the best quality exhausts on the market. I have read through the whole FI thread and haven't seen any complaints of rust, but even if you do, there is a limited warranty on that.

6MT · 10-18-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

And remember...opinions are like a$$holes...everyone has one.

I don't own a Z anymore. Maybe I shouldn't have chided in on this thread(?). You will see that everyone who has a certain kind of exhaust will tell you it's the best thing since sliced bread.

Thus , the quoted comment

Nismodean · 10-19-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

just watch out for tailpipes that rust quickly. FI is known for that. Rolled as opposed to flat tips are better.

And remember...opinions are like a$$holes...everyone has one.

Yea..that's a load of BS..this is not an opinion..but FACT. I've had my FI set up for quite some time and live in Wa. St. next to the coast, probably the most unfriendly place for the car undercarriage. Weather hasn't even affected the CF on my mufflers! TOP QUALITY guys!

bigsix · 10-18-2012, 07:13 PM

many, many clips on Youtube.com: Check out 370z & G37 exhaust sounds

cooltoy · 10-18-2012, 07:13 PM

I liked Stillen initially, but I did not like the long tips. I am going with FI, plus those pipes look so mean.

tonybui · 10-18-2012, 07:18 PM

For looks and sound, I would go with FI

If you are tight on budget, you can go with Topspeed exhaust + stillen HFC

atx370z · 10-18-2012, 07:27 PM

TopSpeed + Berk HFC sounds like pure sex... best sounding combo I've ever had.

Stillen with HFC's is so raspy it's embarassing to drive.

Fast Intentions... Be prepared to wait.

Heard nothing but good about Invidia.

I currently have Berk and it's my favorite. Slight rasp at WOT around 4500 rpm... Otherwise sounds great, fitment is better than OEM and the tips are the best looking IMO.

alcheng · 10-18-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ubs234

I was wondering which exhaust to purchase out of these three. i'm looking for both some performance and loudness.

1. Invidia Q300
2. Stillen true dual exhaust
3. Fast Intentions
4. ARK Grip

You forgot ARK Grip... it is one of the best too...

http://370zexhaust.com/

This is prolly the 50th time I post this link in this forum.......

Osiris · 10-18-2012, 07:53 PM

ok, so, i started out with the Stillen HFC and CBE because i have the Stillen SC. Let me just say, that, the Stillen exhaust has good volume.....but it is bad volume. In other words, it doesn't sound good! I have since switched to the Motordyne ART pipes and FI CBE and let me tell you, it is night and day difference! The exhaust note is soooooo much better! I have friends with Z's that have FI pipes and CBE and again, soooooooooooo much better!!!

I cannot vouche for ARK as i have not experienced it first hand.

10-18-2012, 06:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
ubs234 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Covina Posts: 259 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	Stillen vs Fast Intentions vs Invidia I was wondering which exhaust to purchase out of these three. i'm looking for both some performance and loudness. 1. Invidia Q300 2. Stillen true dual exhaust 3. Fast Intentions

10-18-2012, 07:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	For looks and sound, I would go with FI If you are tight on budget, you can go with Topspeed exhaust + stillen HFC UNKNOWN_370, PapoZalsa and Red_Z like this. __________________ Evo-R CF fang \| CF Mirror covers \| 20/25 H&R spacers \| RE-11 \| TopSpeed exhaust + y-pipe \| Stillen HFC \| Carbon Fiber Amuse rear bumper + Amuse Spoiler \| PWJDM

10-18-2012, 07:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
atx370z Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 637 Drives: 10 370Z T/S M6 Rep Power: 15	TopSpeed + Berk HFC sounds like pure sex... best sounding combo I've ever had. Stillen with HFC's is so raspy it's embarassing to drive. Fast Intentions... Be prepared to wait. Heard nothing but good about Invidia. I currently have Berk and it's my favorite. Slight rasp at WOT around 4500 rpm... Otherwise sounds great, fitment is better than OEM and the tips are the best looking IMO. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3's, AMS Crank Pulley, JWT Flywheel, 4.08 Gears, UpRev, H&R Springs and 20mm Spacers, JDM Rear Fog, EVO-R Front Lip and CF Upper Cover, 305's

10-18-2012, 07:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	ok, so, i started out with the Stillen HFC and CBE because i have the Stillen SC. Let me just say, that, the Stillen exhaust has good volume.....but it is bad volume. In other words, it doesn't sound good! I have since switched to the Motordyne ART pipes and FI CBE and let me tell you, it is night and day difference! The exhaust note is soooooo much better! I have friends with Z's that have FI pipes and CBE and again, soooooooooooo much better!!! I cannot vouche for ARK as i have not experienced it first hand. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

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