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Old May 15, 2002 | 08:37 AM
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Installed new exhaust

Hello everyone!
Wanna share my exhaust install eperience. I put in Cattman mid-pipe and Stillen's rear section. Install took about 3 hours in my garage Should've taken less than 1 and 1/2, I had to raise the car almost 3 feet off the ground so the muffler would clear while taking it out and putting the new one in. I recommend doing that on the hoist. First impressions: Stillen's rear section looks awesome with the valence. Sound is deep and not very loud at all. When I punch the gas then intake is actually louder than exhaust. Cruising at highway speeds: can barely tell it's there. I love it a lot. I say if money is no object to you and you want a quiet muffler - Stillen is the way to go. I will post some pics on my website later this week.
Old May 15, 2002 | 10:11 AM
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Re: Installed new exhaust

Originally posted by Vadim
Hello everyone!
Wanna share my exhaust install eperience. I put in Cattman mid-pipe and Stillen's rear section. Install took about 3 hours in my garage Should've taken less than 1 and 1/2, I had to raise the car almost 3 feet off the ground so the muffler would clear while taking it out and putting the new one in. I recommend doing that on the hoist. First impressions: Stillen's rear section looks awesome with the valence. Sound is deep and not very loud at all. When I punch the gas then intake is actually louder than exhaust. Cruising at highway speeds: can barely tell it's there. I love it a lot. I say if money is no object to you and you want a quiet muffler - Stillen is the way to go. I will post some pics on my website later this week.
nice. good deal.
Old May 15, 2002 | 11:48 AM
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Sweet. Can't wait to see the picks.
Old May 15, 2002 | 11:52 AM
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Re: Installed new exhaust

Is the Stillen FSTB a 3 point brace? In the picture I saw of it in
one of their magazine ads, it looks like its triangulated. Also what is the price of the Stillen rear section and the Cattman mid pipe.

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Jesse
Old May 15, 2002 | 10:03 PM
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Old May 16, 2002 | 07:32 AM
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Re: Re: Installed new exhaust

Originally posted by 02MaximizedVQ
Is the Stillen FSTB a 3 point brace? In the picture I saw of it in
one of their magazine ads, it looks like its triangulated. Also what is the price of the Stillen rear section and the Cattman mid pipe.

Thanks
Jesse
No, Stillen's FSTB is 1 piece, they discontinued the development of the 3-piece one. Stillen rear section goes for about $525 and Cattman's midpipe is $250 (you can get it from custommaxima.com)
P.S. I haven't dynoed my car yet. Thinking about it in the next few weeks.
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