So, phelan stole the show...

dalparadise · 03-22-2010, 10:46 PM

but I got a new exhaust today, too.

After listening to all the sound clips and reading every single post I could on all the options, I ended up going with a GReddy Spectrum Elite setup. Currently I'm on stock everything -- this is my first real performance mod. I could not be happier!

I had narrowed it down to Fast Intentions and the GReddy. The FI was compelling. I'll actually give it a slight edge in looks (except for the tips), but in the end, I found the sound more refined in the GReddy and the volume levels more appropriate (by my estimation) for a Roadster. This is dead-solid perfect. Low and throaty (downright mean at cold start-up), but not excessively loud. I can hear it under load and it sounds sweet, but it nearly all goes away at light-throttle cruising speeds. No ricey fart or drone, but that growl...Nice.

The tips are the burned titanium -- the one nod to a slightly show-off or ricey look, but I really like the added character that brings. They are big and trumpeted and look really great -- fitment is perfect.

I'll post some pics as soon as possible.

Also -- I had a B&M short shifter installed. Crisp, but a little high-effort shifts (I'm hoping it breaks in a little, but am fine if it stays as-is) seem very accurate and short. All the slop is gone and the vibration is almost non-existent. This is the shifter that should be OEM.

PS -- Thanks to Ken at swatperformance.net for all his advice and help. He offers great service and great prices.

antennahead · 03-22-2010, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalparadise

but I got a new exhaust today, too.

After listening to all the sound clips and reading every single post I could on all the options, I ended up going with a GReddy Spectrum Elite setup. Currently I'm on stock everything -- this is my first real performance mod. I could not be happier!

I had narrowed it down to Fast Intentions and the GReddy. The FI was compelling. I'll actually give it a slight edge in looks (except for the tips), but in the end, I found the sound more refined in the GReddy and the volume levels more appropriate (by my estimation) for a Roadster. This is dead-solid perfect. Low and throaty (downright mean at cold start-up), but not excessively loud. I can hear it under load and it sounds sweet, but it nearly all goes away at light-throttle cruising speeds. No ricey fart or drone, but that growl...Nice.

The tips are the burned titanium -- the one nod to a slightly show-off or ricey look, but I really like the added character that brings. They are big and trumpeted and look really great -- fitment is perfect.

I'll post some pics as soon as possible.

Also -- I had a B&M short shifter installed. Crisp, but a little high-effort shifts (I'm hoping it breaks in a little, but am fine if it stays as-is) seem very accurate and short. All the slop is gone and the vibration is almost non-existent. This is the shifter that should be OEM.

PS -- Thanks to Ken at swatperformance.net for all his advice and help. He offers great service and great prices.

Nice! You know, as much as I like the classy, not overstated look, I happen to like the burned titanium tips ......... on a stock or close to stock car they add a little extra peeking out from under the rear bumper

Rasengan · 03-22-2010, 10:58 PM

pics? how about some sound clips!!!

fairladyZ34 · 03-22-2010, 10:58 PM

in for videos and pics!

Nick911sc · 03-22-2010, 10:58 PM

congrats! Any chance you'll dyno? Or do you know what kind of numbers this exhaust puts down?

Red370 · 03-22-2010, 11:35 PM

Woot!

phelan · 03-23-2010, 12:35 AM

congrats dal

good day for both of us!

dalparadise · 03-23-2010, 10:08 PM

I think my CBE may end up saving me money. I'm considering canceling my XM subscription.

CrownR426 · 03-24-2010, 12:02 AM

What's the gains?
All show and no go I assume?

dalparadise · 03-24-2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

What's the gains?
All show and no go I assume?

I have to get on a dyno and find out. I'm hoping to do that soon.

I will say this -- it feels like there's some extra pull above about 3000 rpm. However, the butt dyno is notoriously inaccurate.

One nice benefit has been the reduction of engine braking, which I found to be on the high side with the stock exhaust, but now seems to be reduced with the GReddy.

So, why would you assume all show and no go?

dalparadise · 03-26-2010, 09:31 PM

A couple pics. No dyno yet except butt dyno, which says my gains are good. The sound is even lower and meaner, yet the volume is still at "adult" level -- perfect for a Roadster. I really love this exhaust.

polarpanda · 03-27-2010, 04:16 AM

want to pm the where you got it for and how much

i have always loved this exhaust, and i knwo someone that can hook me up with it i think.

dalparadise · 03-27-2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polarpanda

want to pm the where you got it for and how much

i have always loved this exhaust, and i knwo someone that can hook me up with it i think.

Ken at www.swatperformance.net can get you a great price. He'll come through with excellent customer service, too. Great guy.

03-22-2010, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	So, phelan stole the show... but I got a new exhaust today, too. After listening to all the sound clips and reading every single post I could on all the options, I ended up going with a GReddy Spectrum Elite setup. Currently I'm on stock everything -- this is my first real performance mod. I could not be happier! I had narrowed it down to Fast Intentions and the GReddy. The FI was compelling. I'll actually give it a slight edge in looks (except for the tips), but in the end, I found the sound more refined in the GReddy and the volume levels more appropriate (by my estimation) for a Roadster. This is dead-solid perfect. Low and throaty (downright mean at cold start-up), but not excessively loud. I can hear it under load and it sounds sweet, but it nearly all goes away at light-throttle cruising speeds. No ricey fart or drone, but that growl...Nice. The tips are the burned titanium -- the one nod to a slightly show-off or ricey look, but I really like the added character that brings. They are big and trumpeted and look really great -- fitment is perfect. I'll post some pics as soon as possible. Also -- I had a B&M short shifter installed. Crisp, but a little high-effort shifts (I'm hoping it breaks in a little, but am fine if it stays as-is) seem very accurate and short. All the slop is gone and the vibration is almost non-existent. This is the shifter that should be OEM. PS -- Thanks to Ken at swatperformance.net for all his advice and help. He offers great service and great prices. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked. Last edited by dalparadise; 03-22-2010 at 10:52 PM.

03-22-2010, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rasengan Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Age: 47 Posts: 128 Drives: '10 Roadster T/S 6MT Rep Power: 15	pics? how about some sound clips!!! __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370Z Roadster 6MT Touring/Sport

03-22-2010, 10:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
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03-23-2010, 12:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	congrats dal good day for both of us! __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

03-22-2010, 10:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	congrats! Any chance you'll dyno? Or do you know what kind of numbers this exhaust puts down?

03-23-2010, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	I think my CBE may end up saving me money. I'm considering canceling my XM subscription. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

03-24-2010, 12:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	What's the gains? All show and no go I assume?

03-27-2010, 04:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
polarpanda Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sac Posts: 75 Drives: 370Z 6MT Silver Rep Power: 16	want to pm the where you got it for and how much i have always loved this exhaust, and i knwo someone that can hook me up with it i think.

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