HKS Centre Pipe Installed

alexpila · 02-04-2010, 03:59 AM

Okay guys so i ordered the HKS centre pipe because i could source it here and i cant get other exhausts here in S.A for the same price.

First of all i have to say Nissan you should be embarrassed with the stock centre pipe! The amount of restriction is unbelievable and the pipe diameter increases and decreases its awfully done.

But the HKS quality was amazing and nothing less than spectacular. Fit was all of 45mins and not one problem!.

The Sound has increased on take off and is deeper but seems to go away after a while. But i do feel there is alot more power! And im not surprised with the restriction of thes stock exhaust.

Unfortunatley i never had a chance to get dyno'd before and after

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I will post video comparison later today for you guys.

Here is some pictures:

AK370Z · 02-04-2010, 05:29 AM

Awesome. Looks really good.

All you need now is a exhaust and you're set! How about HKS rear section?

alexpila · 02-04-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Awesome. Looks really good.

All you need now is a exhaust and you're set! How about HKS rear section?

Ummmm im skeptical about the muffler as its the same price as the centre pipe as after seeing that video it doesn't sound appealing at all! Unless the video is just with the muffler and no centre pipe...

I think i might get something custom made.

Rob@Altered · 02-04-2010, 11:43 AM

Looking good!

NYBladeZ · 02-04-2010, 04:00 PM

I haven't even seen these pieces yet, they look very nice. What did they run? Any other vendors putting out front and midpipes yet??

alexpila · 02-04-2010, 04:37 PM

I took the car out again tonight and it has made a big difference in my opinion! Revs smoother through revs...

Here is a video comparison but the centre pipe in the video is cold and rasps abit until warm so i will make another video wen centre pipe is warm maybe tomorrow....

NYBladeZ · 02-04-2010, 04:38 PM

I never really minded the rasp, as long as my exhaust never had the "tin-like" sound of the e46 m3

spearfish25 · 02-04-2010, 05:34 PM

Sounds nice

NYBladeZ · 02-04-2010, 06:21 PM

Anyone know if these parts are avail stateside? I looked at their site and didn't find anything. I wish more vendors would put out front and mid pipes already :-/

alexpila · 02-05-2010, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Anyone know if these parts are avail stateside? I looked at their site and didn't find anything. I wish more vendors would put out front and mid pipes already :-/

It shud be available stateside but not many people buy it as its like $1000 wen u can get a full cbe for that price or abit more.

alexpila · 02-05-2010, 04:27 AM

What do you guys think about the legamax muffler?? Anyone able to translate the video? Is it showinfg just the muffler or muffler and centre pipe??....

Anyone know of a company that i could get back boxes from? ARK , FI ? anyone???

kevin.z · 02-06-2010, 02:24 AM

I think HKS hi-power rear section looks better. Have you looked at fujimura auto rocket dancer exhaust rear section? That thing looks really nice.

SoCal 370Z · 02-06-2010, 02:30 AM

I believe that our vendor 370ZTune sells them. All aces to 370Z Tune crew!

NYBladeZ · 02-06-2010, 10:23 AM

Did you by any chance measure the diameter of the HKS piping? 370ztune says it is 60.5mm which is less than 2.5in I wanted to know if it is less than or equal to 2.5

alexpila · 02-06-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Did you by any chance measure the diameter of the HKS piping? 370ztune says it is 60.5mm which is less than 2.5in I wanted to know if it is less than or equal to 2.5

Unfortunately i never got to measure the diameter sorry..

Let my friend drive the car for me after street 2 strip event and wow the centre pipe makes a difference i must say it growls under acceleration!!!

02-04-2010, 03:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
alexpila Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370z AT Touring Rep Power: 16	HKS Centre Pipe Installed Okay guys so i ordered the HKS centre pipe because i could source it here and i cant get other exhausts here in S.A for the same price. First of all i have to say Nissan you should be embarrassed with the stock centre pipe! The amount of restriction is unbelievable and the pipe diameter increases and decreases its awfully done. But the HKS quality was amazing and nothing less than spectacular. Fit was all of 45mins and not one problem!. The Sound has increased on take off and is deeper but seems to go away after a while. But i do feel there is alot more power! And im not surprised with the restriction of thes stock exhaust. Unfortunatley i never had a chance to get dyno'd before and after . I will post video comparison later today for you guys. Here is some pictures: __________________ 09 7AT Touring 370z, Pearl White, Evo-R Carbon Fang Cover, Carbon Top Cover, HKS Centre Pipe, Illuminated Kickplates, Custom Sprayed stock RAYS Last edited by alexpila; 02-04-2010 at 10:15 AM.

02-04-2010, 05:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
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02-04-2010, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
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02-04-2010, 04:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I haven't even seen these pieces yet, they look very nice. What did they run? Any other vendors putting out front and midpipes yet?? __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-04-2010, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
alexpila Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370z AT Touring Rep Power: 16	I took the car out again tonight and it has made a big difference in my opinion! Revs smoother through revs... Here is a video comparison but the centre pipe in the video is cold and rasps abit until warm so i will make another video wen centre pipe is warm maybe tomorrow.... __________________ 09 7AT Touring 370z, Pearl White, Evo-R Carbon Fang Cover, Carbon Top Cover, HKS Centre Pipe, Illuminated Kickplates, Custom Sprayed stock RAYS Last edited by alexpila; 02-04-2010 at 04:43 PM.

02-04-2010, 04:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I never really minded the rasp, as long as my exhaust never had the "tin-like" sound of the e46 m3 __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-04-2010, 05:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Sounds nice __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-04-2010, 06:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Anyone know if these parts are avail stateside? I looked at their site and didn't find anything. I wish more vendors would put out front and mid pipes already :-/ __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-05-2010, 04:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
alexpila Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370z AT Touring Rep Power: 16	What do you guys think about the legamax muffler?? Anyone able to translate the video? Is it showinfg just the muffler or muffler and centre pipe??.... Anyone know of a company that i could get back boxes from? ARK , FI ? anyone??? __________________ 09 7AT Touring 370z, Pearl White, Evo-R Carbon Fang Cover, Carbon Top Cover, HKS Centre Pipe, Illuminated Kickplates, Custom Sprayed stock RAYS

02-06-2010, 02:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
kevin.z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver(shipping:WA Posts: 359 Drives: 09 370z M6 PGtouring Rep Power: 16	I think HKS hi-power rear section looks better. Have you looked at fujimura auto rocket dancer exhaust rear section? That thing looks really nice.

02-06-2010, 02:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	I believe that our vendor 370ZTune sells them. All aces to 370Z Tune crew! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

02-06-2010, 10:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Did you by any chance measure the diameter of the HKS piping? 370ztune says it is 60.5mm which is less than 2.5in I wanted to know if it is less than or equal to 2.5 __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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