FI Non res vs resonated CBE

Spooler · 07-30-2015, 10:35 PM

FI CBE exhaust non-resonated here with stock cats. It sounds excellent with the SS mufflers. Drone is not bad at 3K rpm. Exhaust note is not an issue talking on the phone. The car is just noisy by nature. Get on it, and it will scream a beautiful sound in the upper rpms.

ReeceZ · 07-31-2015, 02:54 AM

I'm now watching a lot of 12" and 18" resonator vids on YT. Some people are swearing by the 18", but the interior noise is too close call between the two. The only thing that's bugging me is how low those rear mufflers sit. I actually paused and took a screenshot to compare it with the stock system. The last thing I would want is to bang them up on a speed bump or getting off the road into the office driveway. As it is, that black f/bumper guard touches abit if I don't enter at a wide enough angle. Still stock height, not planning on lowering.

ReeceZ · 07-31-2015, 06:42 AM

I found this pic on the forum.

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/i...s-img_2356.jpg

That phone is 4.2 inches high (Blackberry Pearl). So i'm guessing the lowest point of the exhaust system is 4.5 inches high (11.5 centimeters). Can anyone confirm this?

TaroBaapG35 · 07-31-2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ReeceZ

I found this pic on the forum.

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/i...s-img_2356.jpg

That phone is 4.2 inches high (Blackberry Pearl). So i'm guessing the lowest point of the exhaust system is 4.5 inches high (11.5 centimeters). Can anyone confirm this?

The lowest point (Where the phone is in the picture) is as low as the stock exhaust system is at its lowest.

If you need any certain pics/vids let me know, I am in the process of compiling all the ones I have taken (I have FI Nonres CF).

ReeceZ · 07-31-2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

The lowest point (Where the phone is in the picture) is as low as the stock exhaust system is at its lowest.

If you need any certain pics/vids let me know, I am in the process of compiling all the ones I have taken (I have FI Nonres CF).

The more the merrier, please do TaroBaapG35. thanks

Zcup · 08-03-2015, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ReeceZ

I'm now watching a lot of 12" and 18" resonator vids on YT. Some people are swearing by the 18", but the interior noise is too close call between the two. The only thing that's bugging me is how low those rear mufflers sit. I actually paused and took a screenshot to compare it with the stock system. The last thing I would want is to bang them up on a speed bump or getting off the road into the office driveway. As it is, that black f/bumper guard touches abit if I don't enter at a wide enough angle. Still stock height, not planning on lowering.

It's really hard to judge audio differences from a vid. All I can attest to is that it sounds plenty loud (in a good way) with the 18" resonators. If you want it as loud as possible, then go with non-resonated or 12". I was leery of anything less than 18" because I wanted to minimize the likelihood of buyer's remorse. I was looking for better sound (wanted to get rid of the vacuum-cleaner-with-a-clogged-hose stock sound) not necessarily louder. That said, it is plenty louder than stock even with 18's and sounds like a beast. I doubt I would want any louder. So, it really depends on what you're trying to accomplish.

The cans sure look lower than stock, but I think its an illusion. I go over speed bumps very slowly and try not to drive too fast on a rough road where you can bounce around and bottom out. These cars look really cool lowered, but my nerves could never stand it. To many uneven roads in my area.

YzGyz · 08-03-2015, 09:19 PM

I have nonres with BP kit like Jwick. I honestly think the car is too loud. Ity sound really nice but loud. I kind of want to hear a 12" or 18" in person. Hell, I'm even willing to swap the X pipe with someone for a week just to hear the difference.

YzGyz

ReeceZ · 08-05-2015, 05:45 AM

Thanks matt.

Rusty, the link says the video doesn't exist.

Anyway, I just sorting out some details with Kevin at FI. He's advised that I go 18" resonators, which I am. Just going to find out how much it would cost exactly to get the system out when it reaches me, Customs can be a pain and apparently they open all boxes to check the contents, and charge a tax on it. A mate was charge an extra 20% of the cost of a body kit before they released it to him. Just getting my facts before I place my order. Hopefully, it's as reasonable as Kevin approximates. If not, I'm emigrating to the US.

Rusty · 08-05-2015, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ReeceZ

Thanks matt.

Rusty, the link says the video doesn't exist.

Anyway, I just sorting out some details with Kevin at FI. He's advised that I go 18" resonators, which I am. Just going to find out how much it would cost exactly to get the system out when it reaches me, Customs can be a pain and apparently they open all boxes to check the contents, and charge a tax on it. A mate was charge an extra 20% of the cost of a body kit before they released it to him. Just getting my facts before I place my order. Hopefully, it's as reasonable as Kevin approximates. If not, I'm emigrating to the US.

The video may be blocked for your country. I've had that happen to a couple videos of mine.

FPenvy · 08-05-2015, 07:54 AM

so I put my mufflers back on Monday night due to state inspection Tuesday.

car sounds like it grew a vagina overnight. idk how I went as long as I did with mufflers.

OP don't go res. my nonres TP and CBE sounds so weak compared to my straight pipes. lol

ReeceZ · 08-06-2015, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

car sounds like it grew a vagina overnight. idk how I went as long as I did with mufflers.

Spooler · 08-10-2015, 06:48 PM

gomer_110 has FI LTH's and non-res CBE. His car sounds wicked. I am not sure how loud the car is but from his video's in the track section, it's not bad at all. Shove a pair of Jun cams in it and it would really sound incredible. 1slow370's car had a heck of a sound when he yacked the throttle on his car. It almost makes me want to go NA. No joke.

07-30-2015, 10:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,985 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	FI CBE exhaust non-resonated here with stock cats. It sounds excellent with the SS mufflers. Drone is not bad at 3K rpm. Exhaust note is not an issue talking on the phone. The car is just noisy by nature. Get on it, and it will scream a beautiful sound in the upper rpms. Sales@F.I. Inc. likes this.

07-31-2015, 06:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
ReeceZ Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Africa Posts: 44 Drives: 370ZR Rep Power: 3367	I found this pic on the forum. http://www.the370z.com/attachments/i...s-img_2356.jpg That phone is 4.2 inches high (Blackberry Pearl). So i'm guessing the lowest point of the exhaust system is 4.5 inches high (11.5 centimeters). Can anyone confirm this? Last edited by ReeceZ; 07-31-2015 at 06:47 AM.

08-03-2015, 09:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	I have nonres with BP kit like Jwick. I honestly think the car is too loud. Ity sound really nice but loud. I kind of want to hear a 12" or 18" in person. Hell, I'm even willing to swap the X pipe with someone for a week just to hear the difference. YzGyz __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

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07-31-2015, 02:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
ReeceZ Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Africa Posts: 44 Drives: 370ZR Rep Power: 3367	I'm now watching a lot of 12" and 18" resonator vids on YT. Some people are swearing by the 18", but the interior noise is too close call between the two. The only thing that's bugging me is how low those rear mufflers sit. I actually paused and took a screenshot to compare it with the stock system. The last thing I would want is to bang them up on a speed bump or getting off the road into the office driveway. As it is, that black f/bumper guard touches abit if I don't enter at a wide enough angle. Still stock height, not planning on lowering.

08-05-2015, 05:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
ReeceZ Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Africa Posts: 44 Drives: 370ZR Rep Power: 3367	Thanks matt. Rusty, the link says the video doesn't exist. Anyway, I just sorting out some details with Kevin at FI. He's advised that I go 18" resonators, which I am. Just going to find out how much it would cost exactly to get the system out when it reaches me, Customs can be a pain and apparently they open all boxes to check the contents, and charge a tax on it. A mate was charge an extra 20% of the cost of a body kit before they released it to him. Just getting my facts before I place my order. Hopefully, it's as reasonable as Kevin approximates. If not, I'm emigrating to the US.

08-10-2015, 06:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,985 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	gomer_110 has FI LTH's and non-res CBE. His car sounds wicked. I am not sure how loud the car is but from his video's in the track section, it's not bad at all. Shove a pair of Jun cams in it and it would really sound incredible. 1slow370's car had a heck of a sound when he yacked the throttle on his car. It almost makes me want to go NA. No joke.