Beluga Racing Resonated Test Pipes, Raspy!! Need an Alternative

bluej20 · 06-23-2015, 05:11 AM

Hi Guys, im new to my Z. Here are some pics of my Test Pipe install, I bought the Beluga racing resonated Test Pipes off of ebay. Overall the quality / fit and finish is amazing but, i dont like the exhaust note on the car. Would spending the money on some motordyne Art pipes eliminate the CEL / Sound deeper *NO RASP ?

Thanks in Advance.

wanker · 06-23-2015, 11:33 AM

Test Pipes = Rasp.

bluej20 · 06-23-2015, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanker

Test Pipes = Rasp.

I really like the way the car drives, so even the ART pipes will throw CEL's? and sound raspy?

I had high hopes for these.

Gilianz · 06-23-2015, 03:04 PM

My FI resonated TP don't throw any CEL's so I am not sure why those are. I can see that there are O2 extenders on there too. But all TP will have rasp. The ART pipes will help quite a bit but there will still be a little there

BC416 · 06-23-2015, 03:09 PM

A local has a motordyne shockwave paired up with the ART pipes and it doesn't sound raspy at all. Loud and aggressive, yes. Raspy, no.

I think it's hit or miss with certain HFC/TP and exhaust combos.

F.I. site states this about their resonated HFCs:
Absolutely NO RASP from RPM idle to RPM redline in conjunction with our TDX cat back exhaust system.

Exactly why I'm considering picking a pair up in the future.

Nick M · 06-30-2015, 08:51 AM

I have FI non-res test pipes, matched up to my AAM s-line y/mid-pipe and their S-line axleback. I dont really have any rasp at all. Unless I am not at WOT, around 4-5k, there is a very slight rasp, but that rarely happens because I don't drive around at partial throttle at 5k.

GZ3 · 06-30-2015, 09:47 AM

art pipes will not throw a CEL and will not rasp at all anywhere

TerribleONE · 06-30-2015, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GZ3

art pipes will not throw a CEL and will have less rasp

Fixed

Zero dark · 06-30-2015, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluej20

Here is a video of the stock vs the RASP! and a few runs on the test pipes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub12yl8mbjw

I was able to file a case and return the Pipes via ebay return policy to BELUGA RACING

That ugly block on the screen and your tags were still visible at one point lol

luigi90210 · 07-01-2015, 04:28 PM

all test pipes will add rasp brah

either go back to stock cats or live with the rasp

bluej20 · 07-06-2015, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluej20

Here is a video of the stock vs the RASP! and a few runs on the test pipes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub12yl8mbjw

I was able to file a case and return the Pipes via ebay return policy to BELUGA RACING

Here is the updated Video with no UGLY bars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtUAuMjG-iA

TexasZ34 · 07-06-2015, 08:48 PM

You will definitely have less rasp with ART pipe and a better sound, I'm running the Beluga Racing resonated test pipes and catback exhaust and I'm loving it. Here a 2 - 4https://vimeo.com/132774451

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.c2 · 07-08-2015, 06:16 PM

ART pipes have way less rasp, and does not throw a CEL. I've tested a few and ART pipes are by far the best imo

RogueZ817 · 08-09-2015, 10:07 AM

Not to thread jack, but has anyone ever tried pairing the Berk BT1407 test pipes (no cats - non-resonated) with the Nismo exhaust? I just picked up a new/leftover 13 Nismo and would like a little more sound.

https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...on.php?II=4249

Resonated- https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...n.php?II=14440

I found the ART as well -

https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...on.php?II=8802

06-23-2015, 05:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
bluej20 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 12 Drives: 13 370Nismo, 06 EVO Rep Power: 10	Beluga Racing Resonated Test Pipes, Raspy!! Need an Alternative Hi Guys, im new to my Z. Here are some pics of my Test Pipe install, I bought the Beluga racing resonated Test Pipes off of ebay. Overall the quality / fit and finish is amazing but, i dont like the exhaust note on the car. Would spending the money on some motordyne Art pipes eliminate the CEL / Sound deeper NO RASP ? Thanks in Advance. Last edited by bluej20; 10-24-2015 at 02:02 AM.*

06-23-2015, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gilianz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Salina Posts: 379 Drives: 11 370z MB Rep Power: 14	My FI resonated TP don't throw any CEL's so I am not sure why those are. I can see that there are O2 extenders on there too. But all TP will have rasp. The ART pipes will help quite a bit but there will still be a little there __________________ Takeda CAI : FI Resonated TP : Stillen UD Pulley

06-23-2015, 03:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 592	A local has a motordyne shockwave paired up with the ART pipes and it doesn't sound raspy at all. Loud and aggressive, yes. Raspy, no. I think it's hit or miss with certain HFC/TP and exhaust combos. F.I. site states this about their resonated HFCs: Absolutely NO RASP from RPM idle to RPM redline in conjunction with our TDX cat back exhaust system. Exactly why I'm considering picking a pair up in the future. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

06-30-2015, 08:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nick M Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 281 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	I have FI non-res test pipes, matched up to my AAM s-line y/mid-pipe and their S-line axleback. I dont really have any rasp at all. Unless I am not at WOT, around 4-5k, there is a very slight rasp, but that rarely happens because I don't drive around at partial throttle at 5k. __________________ \| 2015 Nismo headlights\| 275/305 \| Z1 spacers \| Eibach Pro-kit \|k&n typhoons \| AAM S-Line catback + FI test pipes \| Stillen splitter \|

06-30-2015, 09:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	art pipes will not throw a CEL and will not rasp at all anywhere RogueZ817 likes this. __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

06-23-2015, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	Test Pipes = Rasp.

07-01-2015, 04:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 15	all test pipes will add rasp brah either go back to stock cats or live with the rasp __________________ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

07-06-2015, 08:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
TexasZ34 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 78 Drives: 10 40TH 370Z KAV M6 Rep Power: 14	You will definitely have less rasp with ART pipe and a better sound, I'm running the Beluga Racing resonated test pipes and catback exhaust and I'm loving it. Here a 2 - 4https://vimeo.com/132774451 Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________

07-08-2015, 06:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
.c2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: BC Canada Posts: 414 Drives: 09 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	ART pipes have way less rasp, and does not throw a CEL. I've tested a few and ART pipes are by far the best imo RogueZ817 likes this. __________________ Instagram // Build Thread Amuse / Mines / Bride / Momo / KW / Hotchkis / Motordyne / Invidia / Injen

08-09-2015, 10:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
RogueZ817 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Motor City Posts: 21 Drives: 2013 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Not to thread jack, but has anyone ever tried pairing the Berk BT1407 test pipes (no cats - non-resonated) with the Nismo exhaust? I just picked up a new/leftover 13 Nismo and would like a little more sound. https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...on.php?II=4249 Resonated- https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...n.php?II=14440 I found the ART as well - https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...on.php?II=8802

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