Confused, Annoyed And Irritated

Mandingo

I believe the V3 ART pipes are not packed with fiberglass actually. That was for previous versions. Call Motordyne to verify, but I remember them posting that at one point.

I had V3 ART pipes with my Berk exhaust (after trying HFCs) and they added a little fartiness as well. It wasn't too noticeable so I drove with it for a couple years then sold em.

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NeverBoneStck

Can u take a pic or post a pic of the whole exhaust minus the art pipes?

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Zbrah

Password:JDM 2011 370Z Nismo #170 Build Thread
First picture, zoom in the middle there is a flat metal part in black that crosses your mid pipes }==|==[ hope this helps

Leroydsouza

Thanks for that. figured it out , Will check it in the garage later
I feel a little hopeful right now
Thanks for that guys.

Will update later in the night if anything is wrong with the cross member.

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370z 2014 7AT
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Zbrah

You dont need a lift to check it, just grab one of the muffler tip by hand and bounce it up and down, if you can feel it hitting or it's making a clanking sound then that's your problem.

Leroydsouza

Nope.
Soild. No movement, No sound.
I feel better that my 'guy' doesnt do these mistakes,
But i am still going to take up the car on a lift and make him check again.
But as mentioned i guess there is a breaking in for these ART's.

They seem like a great company and i woudnt want to be calling these things 600$ fart cans which somehow landed up wrecking my akrapovic sound too haha
(ofc i can just remove them but these ART's are all shiny and pretty. so giving them the benefit of the doubt and will keep driving em for 1000 miles. OMG FAR AWAY)

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370z 2014 7AT
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NeverBoneStck

The exhaust is the problem. When u open up the exhaust by removing the cats or installing hfc you can get that fart can noise and some serious vibration and rattles. A lot of exhaust companies don't take in consideration if this happens. U need a exhaust that will be more compatible with your art pipes.

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Leroydsouza

Would changing my rear part of the exhaust help ?
I dont want to invest in a whole new CBE.


Anyway Update 1 - 24 hours after installing the HFC's

Under 3k RPM, Shes deep, Not great sounding but deep
The moment i push it down, Cheap fart can sound.Rattle to be more specific, Its not a sound created by pipes hitting each other, The sound is evident to be coming out of my exhaust tips.

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370z 2014 7AT
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4TthAnnyZ

It's the design of your exhaust, it just doesn't vibe with test pipes. Either get rid of the test pipes or get rid of the catback for something like FI or ARK.

Leroydsouza

Are you sure or assuming ?
I myself have thought about this but cant really be certain of this since i dont have much knowledge on this

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370z 2014 7AT
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4TthAnnyZ

Theres several dozen people with ART pipes here that love them, and have no issues while using other styles of CBE. Im not certain, but clearly you dont like the sound so you have to make a choice.

I think it has something to do with the single muffler rather than two. Similar to a stock design.

Leroydsouza

Will wait for a few days for it to settle in.
If not fast intentions here i come

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370z 2014 7AT
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4TthAnnyZ

I ordered non-resonated test pipes andni have ARK catback, I think its going to sound sinister.

Leroydsouza

How are the arks ?
I dont care much for loud..the akrapovics fall on the silent side but they are deep.
I would prefer a little louder but something deep.
How are the arks when it comes to that ?
Sheesh exhaust shopping again i guess

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370z 2014 7AT
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4TthAnnyZ

I like it, very high quality and the Grip has Helmholtz resonators in the back like the HKS hi-power. I honestly dont anticipate a lot of rasp once when I install the test pipes.