Test pipe rasp...WTF? Need input

LAVA · 05-16-2016, 08:28 PM

I'm on my second set and looking to buy the third... My first set were Berk non-resonated, they sounded like crap and had a ton of rasp so I tried Beluga racing resonated TP's they're a little better but still have rasp so they're coming off.

I don't want to spend the money for the Ark's, I found these which look like Motordyne knock off's. Can anyone chime in and help me eliminate the rasp

Thx

SS_Firehawk · 05-16-2016, 08:35 PM

what exhaust are you running?

Edit: I see Borla. That's your issue. There are no midpipe resonators. Get a couple 12" Vibrants, or even maybe just 9" and have a shop weld them in.

Or you can sell your CBE and get one with resonated midpipes.

LAVA · 05-17-2016, 07:12 AM

Really, so its been the exhaust this whole time? Will adding those quite it down more?

JARblue · 05-17-2016, 09:33 AM

Yes.

COSMO · 05-17-2016, 09:39 AM

There are already threads covering this btw...

LAVA · 05-18-2016, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COSMO

There are already threads covering this btw...

wanker · 05-18-2016, 11:25 AM

Test pipes + VQ37VHR = rasp.

TerribleONE · 05-18-2016, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanker

Test pipes + VQ37VHR = rasp.

Yea I agree even with a resonated CBE. You will have less rasp but it will still be there IMO.

LAVA · 05-18-2016, 01:30 PM

What about a resonated CBE with the ARK test pipes

SS_Firehawk · 05-18-2016, 02:03 PM

As long as the testpipes are resonated, you have a good chance with eliminate rasp with a resonated CBE

LAVA · 05-18-2016, 04:57 PM

Cool thx

trilib2000 · 05-31-2016, 05:41 PM

ERZ makes a cat similar to the common ones on the forum. I have a great set up Stillen CBE and ERZ hfc (little little rasp) but more of a deep bass tone. really nice on up/downshift

EzDz · 05-31-2016, 06:54 PM

Embrace the sound of the vq...

Rusty · 05-31-2016, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EzDz

Embrace the sound of the vq...

I like the rasp. Makes the Z different. If you don't like the rasp, buy a v6 mustang.

Hotrodz · 05-31-2016, 08:09 PM

You ain't heard nothing until you run test pipes and short tails...and it doesn't matter if the tp are resonated or not!!! If you're ears aren't ringing you ain't trying hard enough lol...

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05-16-2016, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
LAVA Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 775 Drives: AWD Q50S_3.7 Rep Power: 81	Test pipe rasp...WTF? Need input I'm on my second set and looking to buy the third... My first set were Berk non-resonated, they sounded like crap and had a ton of rasp so I tried Beluga racing resonated TP's they're a little better but still have rasp so they're coming off. I don't want to spend the money for the Ark's, I found these which look like Motordyne knock off's. Can anyone chime in and help me eliminate the rasp Thx __________________ BORLA / BERK / R2C / Z1 / Swift / NST / MOTORDYNE / OMP / H&R / EVO-R / AEROJACKET

05-16-2016, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	what exhaust are you running? Edit: I see Borla. That's your issue. There are no midpipe resonators. Get a couple 12" Vibrants, or even maybe just 9" and have a shop weld them in. Or you can sell your CBE and get one with resonated midpipes. JARblue and Initial Z like this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction Last edited by SS_Firehawk; 05-16-2016 at 08:39 PM.

05-17-2016, 07:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
LAVA Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 775 Drives: AWD Q50S_3.7 Rep Power: 81	Really, so its been the exhaust this whole time? Will adding those quite it down more? __________________ BORLA / BERK / R2C / Z1 / Swift / NST / MOTORDYNE / OMP / H&R / EVO-R / AEROJACKET

05-17-2016, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
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05-18-2016, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
LAVA Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 775 Drives: AWD Q50S_3.7 Rep Power: 81	What about a resonated CBE with the ARK test pipes __________________ BORLA / BERK / R2C / Z1 / Swift / NST / MOTORDYNE / OMP / H&R / EVO-R / AEROJACKET

05-17-2016, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	There are already threads covering this btw...

05-18-2016, 11:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	Test pipes + VQ37VHR = rasp.

05-18-2016, 02:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	As long as the testpipes are resonated, you have a good chance with eliminate rasp with a resonated CBE LAVA likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

05-18-2016, 04:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
LAVA Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 775 Drives: AWD Q50S_3.7 Rep Power: 81	Cool thx __________________ BORLA / BERK / R2C / Z1 / Swift / NST / MOTORDYNE / OMP / H&R / EVO-R / AEROJACKET

05-31-2016, 05:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
trilib2000 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Newmarket Posts: 44 Drives: 2013 White 370z 6spd Rep Power: 10	ERZ makes a cat similar to the common ones on the forum. I have a great set up Stillen CBE and ERZ hfc (little little rasp) but more of a deep bass tone. really nice on up/downshift __________________ 324whp 265tq\| Stillen Gen 3 \| Stillen cbe\| Erz hfc\|HSD Coilovers\| 25mm rear 20 front spacer\| Password v2 knob\| Gt-R start button\|uprev tune stage 1\| Eibach sways\| SPL endlinks\|

05-31-2016, 06:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
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05-31-2016, 08:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	You ain't heard nothing until you run test pipes and short tails...and it doesn't matter if the tp are resonated or not!!! If you're ears aren't ringing you ain't trying hard enough lol... Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Initial Z, Rusty and cameronZ like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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