I'm new to infiniti, Is it okay to run the car between 4000-5000 rpm on a regular basis?

 

Absolutely, I see no problem taking it to redline on a regular basis as long as the car is in good shape and warmed up.

In fact, not running it hard occassionally creates increased carbon buildups and stuff.

The engine generally can handle stress a lot better then the trannies.

04 6MT Sedan - Z Tube, Stillen CAB, 04 Z Suspension

 

I'm looking for an exhaust and wanted to hear your opinion on the Stillen exhaust. Right now it's a toss up between the Stillen and the Borla. What made you go with the Stillen?

 

Nobody,

I went with the Stillen for the following reasons:

- they have been a Nissan modifier for a long time
- the Stillen is a total of 4 pieces vs 16 (I think) for the Borla
- all the gear head technicians in the two Colorado Infiniti dealers recommended the Stillen
- the Stillen had the better hp gain
- I think it has an awesome sound on my 6-mt sedan, and it does NOT drone (imo)
- I got it at a deep discount from Avalon Racing (they had a brand new "extra" one in stock)
- Paul at Avalon Racing recommended it over any other brand
- and last, but by NO MEANS least, it has snazzy "Stillen" embossed twin tips :-]

I'm sure others have their own opinions, and they're certainly just as good as mine!

Hope this helps!

Q

2003.5 Silver Sedan
6 Speed
6 Wire HGK
Z-Tube/Pop Charger
Stillen Cat-Back Exhaust

 

Thanks for the info and it definitely helped. Too bad for me you are located in CO I'd really like to hear it. Thanks again

 

I'll tell you straight up - if I find out that you are NOT running your car up to at LEAST 4,000 RPM on a regular basis, I will personally report you the the SPCI (Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Infinitis).

Seriously, nothing worse than a "driver's car" that is not DRIVEN.

My $0.01 ............

Sport Sedan Fan - 2004 6MT Sedan
Sport/Navigation/Premium/Aero; "Invisiguard" Bra, Madico Onyx Tint
Obsidian Black/Graphite & "Titanium"
SHE'S SILVER & BLACK - GO RAIDERS!

 

You're okay above 4,000 rpm. But I better not find you posting on the "I get bad gas mileage" thread.

Cale

04 G35X

 

Should be fine as long as its a well maintained car.


Infiniti G35 Forums

 

I recently posted a video of my sedan going above 4000 rpms and with the Stillen exhaust no less.

<a href="http://www.audioenvy.com/DownHill.wmv">Here it is...</a>

If you told me I couldn't do that on a regular basis I'd give the car to the Salvation Army.

--Steve