gridlock61

I've searched and found many threads describing stages 2 and 3, but very few on stage 1. I currently have the stock exhaust and CAT on my '95 Cab, and am looking for a bit more exhaust growl on acceleration, but would prefer to keep cruising volumes at near stock levels. I find that at higher RPM's, I hear what sounds like more intake/fan noise than exhaust, and wish for a bit more exhaust growl.

Based on sound clips I've found (I have not heard them in person), Fister Stage 1 seems like a good possibility. Who here has Stage 1, and what do you think about it?

Thanks

P-daddy

Professor NEK has a set of Stage I on his Targa. The sound is so much better than stock , and more db than I was expecting. I'm sure he'll chime in.

NEK

Grid: Do it. I strongly recommend Stage 1's for cabs and targas. Stage 2's would be ok, but I prefer the throaty/burbly, yet somewhat understated sound of the 1's. You can always have them changed to 2's if you want.

Professor of what, Nam? Of taking forever to do anything car related? I got my PhD in that, boy-o!

P-daddy

Nathan- most of us never get to hear our exhaust as the car is driven by. Your stage 1s sound fantastic, pops, gurgle and all.

BTW, you may take forever but you "git 'er done", correctly :-)

skywachr

I love my stage I's. To me the sound is perfect and unmistakably flat 6. I've heard them side by side with Stage II and III and would not trade. As you probably know, Fister still offers this.

IHTFP

My plan is to have my cats cut open and have HJS 100 Cell cats put in. Not too expensive and claimed to give you 8-10 HP and much better sound. After that, I will go to Fister if necessary.

I have heard NEK's Fister 1s and they sound great.

joe 997

I don't see stage 1's on their web site any longer.

fullbooker

I also have Fister I's on my Targa and like them a lot. I worked with Darin and he thought the I's would be "just right" for my car/wife. Hit the nail on the head. Have gotten lots of positive complements, and they're not too loud at highway speeds.
Phil

fullbooker

I also have Fister I's on my Targa and like them a lot. I worked with Darin and he thought the I's would be "just right" for my car/wife. Hit the nail on the head. Have gotten lots of positive complements, and they're not too loud at highway speeds.
Phil

gridlock61

Thanks all for the feedback! I am wondering if you can hear the difference with Fister 1's INSIDE the car while driving. How is the sound while accelerating with the engine near redline?

skywachr

You can certainly hear the difference inside the car and I think the sound differential is present at all rpms, loudest obviously on acceleration and WOT.

skywachr

They are available upon request. Darin seems happy to do them.

ilko

Ask, Darin, he'll make a set for you. Love mine! Coupled with a Fabspeed X-pipe the sound is divine. I didn't want the car to sound too loud and the Stage I (also known as LPMM BTW) makes it perfect. Best of all, there is absolutely ZERO drone.

cmd4

Hmmm…. i may have to consider this too! Been toying with a possible upgrade

gridlock61

Thanks much folks. Will be ordering Stage l shortly.