I went to Takeda's website and they do not list an intake for the M37. Can you please specify what you installed?Altered wrote:I can't really give a good elaborate current comparison because I installed Takeda intakes recently so I hear them in concert with the exhaust now. But above is how I perceived them before the Takeda's.
Cool -- didn't see that thread. What made you choose the Takeda intake instead of the Stillen?White-Rush wrote:check out this thread... project-m37xs-takeda-intakes-bc-coils-h ... 83535.html
and contact the OP from that thread and he should be able to take care of you.
GL
Awesome, thanks for the explanation. I'm considering the Stillen exhaust and I would definitely do the full cat back on mine and maybe even the Takeda intakes. I used to have an FX45 and the exhaust note on there was really nice. I'm glad to hear that it's louder/deeper than stock.Altered wrote:When I mention the Stillen being quite, I would define it this way: Louder than stock, but not by much. Sound is 'deep' and has a definite lower tone than stock. From outside the car it sounds almost the same to me, loud on a cold start and quiet when warmed to operating temp. From inside it is quiet while running but has a slight 'bass' to it or tone that isn't audible on the stock system.
I can't really give a good elaborate current comparison because I installed Takeda intakes recently so I hear them in concert with the exhaust now. But above is how I perceived them before the Takeda's.
Remember I have only the Axle back section, I suggest those who want more sound get the after-cat back. I did this mod for appearance.
Larz I believe the Stillen mufflers are actually MagnaFlow 14829 Mufflers
I don't have the Takeda intakes , "ALTERED" is the user who has them installed. He should be able to answer that question for ya.JBHorne wrote:Cool -- didn't see that thread. What made you choose the Takeda intake instead of the Stillen?White-Rush wrote:check out this thread... project-m37xs-takeda-intakes-bc-coils-h ... 83535.html
and contact the OP from that thread and he should be able to take care of you.
GL
great job^Altered wrote:JB I ordered the Takeda's for a 370Z, the engine bay is very similar. I previously read Stillen had fitment issues in a thread somewhere, but browsing G37/370Z forums to see what was popular brought the Takeda's to my attention so I tried them.
As an update on the Exhaust: we added test pipes to my car. Invidia Part # HS09N7ZTPP for a 370z.
Installation: Perfect fit, as if it were made for the M, even with my AWD. The install is a little bit of a bear, as the studs that attach the OE cats are TIGHT, we actually snapped two of them. It is a straight forward install though, nothing special required. Other than maybe some heat to coax some of the bolts and studs to come out. Took about two hours taking our time and extracting the broken studs from the OE cats.
Driving Impressions: First off these eliminate the "gurgling" sound from the front of the car when you start the engine cold. That made me instantly like them. After warming the car and noticing the "un-restricted" exhaust smell, we took it out for a drive.
The sound I think many of you will like, it does resemble a G37, yet it has a very strong resonance under load around 3K RPM and higher. That resonance is a love or hate deal, I actually don't mind it so far. The car is louder though, period. At start up I find it too loud (I stood behind it). It idles slightly louder, accelerates a little louder under light load, and under heavy load it is substantially louder than previously.
Now the smell, it is good to those of us that like race cars, but bad overall. Bad for the fact that it is so pronounced. It WILL get into the interior, it is strong while sitting at a light, and you might not want to drive in front of the police.
The check engine light also payed me a visit, I'm sure that needs no explanation as to why. This and the smell are the reasons I don't plan to leave these on too long, was worth trying for the experience though. I know you guys want vids, I'll see what I can muster up.
Can you please explain what reprogram you had performed?beachbum718 wrote:I also had the reprogram of my transmission update yesterday and it made me love the exhaust even more.hope this helps.
good to know, thanks for the infobeachbum718 wrote:Its transmission update (ITB12-021)it corrects the slight lag.and smooths the down shifts out a bit.can't explain it well.but its free .in sport mode it flys threw gears so much better now.which is hard to make better as it was great before update.now its greater.if that makes any sense lol.hope this helps search the internet for more info.or go to dealer and get it done.were for yourself.
the update is free, I had mine done when I had my 60,000 mile scheduled maintenance back in May of this year, I asked about it and they informed that they had already did it because it was a issue with our cars. I drove it back and man, I could tell the difference.mrjenkins44 wrote:When I take it back from some paint work, should I demand they do the update? Or check to see if it's been done in the past? (it was used)
Its transmission update (ITB12-021)it corrects the slight lag.and smooths the down shifts out a bit.mrjenkins44 wrote:Is there a way to tell if it's been done on my car? Is there an exact name for the software upgrade?
no problemmrjenkins44 wrote:Thanks I appreciate it.
I would try another dealership, did they give you a reason why they didn't do it? Ummmrjenkins44 wrote:Since my dealership won't do it, is there any other place I can get it done? Maybe another Infiniti dealer?
