Best Exhaust?

germanattitud · 12-03-2010, 11:29 AM

I am also looking into the GT HAUS. It's got a bad *** sound to it.

Israeli_Z · 12-01-2010, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Check out my videos!

370Z Exhaust Sound Clip data base

Hey tj, I've been looking at all the Meisterschaft videos and I really like it. How is that sound inside the cabin? My 350 had Injen w/ TP's and it gave me headaches, but fun through the tunnels! Do you think ill have this problem with Meisterschaft?

ProfessorDave · 08-25-2010, 09:41 PM

Exhaust preference is so subjective (echoing other comment made here). Personally, I'm glad there are so many options for exactly that reason.

I've altered the exhaust on many of the cars I've owned, from aftermarket systems to custom systems (which tend to be cheaper but the gains are unproven). Some of the best sound can be achieved through removal of stock parts (resonators, cats, mufflers), but there is a bit of cross-your-fingers-and-hope-it-sounds-good factor involved. And, there is always the possibility of losing torque, HP, or both with this approach.

I took a somewhat backwards approach, in that I chose and exhaust (FI) before I bought my Z. The whole package is what was important to me. And how an exhaust sounds inside the cabin is far more important to me than the aural experience of pedestrians and fellow commuters. I want to turn off the radio in favor of the sound of the car.

Frankly, I've yet to hear a bad aftermarket exhaust for the Z. That is probably part of the problem. They all sound great and offer gains of one type or another.

My point: get what you want. Who cares who else likes it/has it.

G Fo12ce · 08-26-2010, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

My HKS arrives Friday and I'll be installing it with the Berk HFCs that are sitting in my garage.

Currently, I'm running an open y-pipe

I'd love to hear how that sounds. I'll bet tone and loudness are going to be really good.

wolf370z · 08-26-2010, 08:08 AM

Piece of advice, Berk cbe with stock cats is the ultimate daily driving aftermarket exhaust. Comparable gains like FI and Stillen, but with Berk there's like 0 drone, attractive design that matches the sportscar presence of the Z, and alignment was perfect. When you're ready, pair the Berk cbe with their hfc and prepare for your jaw to drop! Oh and there's only a limited run of Berk so check with them they might already be gone.

craniac24 · 08-26-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf370z

Comparable gains like FI and Stillen, but with Berk there's like 0 drone, attractive design that matches the sportscar presence of the Z, and alignment was perfect.

FYI...all these attributes apply to the Stillen as well.

G Fo12ce · 08-26-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Hear which setup? The open y-pipe actually sounds pretty damn good, but the drone is killer! I'm waiting for my friend to upload a fly-by video.

I had the HKS Hi-Power with HFCs before going FI on my old G35 and it was by far my favorite exhaust setup on a VQ.

What I meant was I'd like to hear the HKS Hi-Power Ti with the Berk cats. If you end up recording it shoot me a PM with the link!

I had the first protoype Hi-Power on my G35C before it was released. I had to give it back after a while and go back to the Legamax. It was awesome, I'm sure I would have agreed with you that it sounded nice with the cats on. If my memory servers me though I think the HKS Hi-Power exhaust on the Z33/G35 is marginally lounder than the Z34 version (stock cats in place). I know for sure that they have gone to a different internal design on the newest version for the Z34 in the sub silencers. It's why they used my car for test fit/DB testing.

370Zsteve · 08-26-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf370z

Piece of advice, Berk cbe with stock cats is the ultimate daily driving aftermarket exhaust. Comparable gains like FI and Stillen, but with Berk there's like 0 drone, attractive design that matches the sportscar presence of the Z, and alignment was perfect. When you're ready, pair the Berk cbe with their hfc and prepare for your jaw to drop! Oh and there's only a limited run of Berk so check with them they might already be gone.

98intrigue · 08-26-2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

I'd love to hear how that sounds. I'll bet tone and loudness are going to be really good.

Hear which setup? The open y-pipe actually sounds pretty damn good, but the drone is killer! I'm waiting for my friend to upload a fly-by video.

I had the HKS Hi-Power with HFCs before going FI on my old G35 and it was by far my favorite exhaust setup on a VQ.

TeamARK · 12-03-2010, 05:09 PM

ArirangZ · 12-04-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamARK

Love this sound of ARK exhaust system. Best sound.

germanattitud · 12-06-2010, 04:52 PM

GT HAUS exhaust baby all the way

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTKzrzUfhU8

Jose Aliling · 08-26-2010, 09:39 AM

thanks for all the replies will think about the suggestions posted here before deciding

LiquidZ · 08-27-2010, 06:48 PM

I'm waiting for Motordyne's offering.

Waiz · 08-27-2010, 06:54 PM

HKS + HFC's = rolling sex

Anyone running a single exhaust setup?

08-25-2010, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Exhaust preference is so subjective (echoing other comment made here). Personally, I'm glad there are so many options for exactly that reason. I've altered the exhaust on many of the cars I've owned, from aftermarket systems to custom systems (which tend to be cheaper but the gains are unproven). Some of the best sound can be achieved through removal of stock parts (resonators, cats, mufflers), but there is a bit of cross-your-fingers-and-hope-it-sounds-good factor involved. And, there is always the possibility of losing torque, HP, or both with this approach. I took a somewhat backwards approach, in that I chose and exhaust (FI) before I bought my Z. The whole package is what was important to me. And how an exhaust sounds inside the cabin is far more important to me than the aural experience of pedestrians and fellow commuters. I want to turn off the radio in favor of the sound of the car. Frankly, I've yet to hear a bad aftermarket exhaust for the Z. That is probably part of the problem. They all sound great and offer gains of one type or another. My point: get what you want. Who cares who else likes it/has it. 7gonzo likes this. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

08-26-2010, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
wolf370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 230 Drives: 09 370z red m6 Rep Power: 16	Piece of advice, Berk cbe with stock cats is the ultimate daily driving aftermarket exhaust. Comparable gains like FI and Stillen, but with Berk there's like 0 drone, attractive design that matches the sportscar presence of the Z, and alignment was perfect. When you're ready, pair the Berk cbe with their hfc and prepare for your jaw to drop! Oh and there's only a limited run of Berk so check with them they might already be gone. __________________ Good drivers just drive.

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LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	I'm waiting for Motordyne's offering. __________________

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12-03-2010, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
germanattitud Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 83 Drives: 40TH ANNIVERSARY #21 Rep Power: 15	I am also looking into the GT HAUS. It's got a bad *** sound to it.

12-03-2010, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 17

12-06-2010, 04:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
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Jose Aliling Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manila Posts: 298 Drives: tricycle Rep Power: 15	thanks for all the replies will think about the suggestions posted here before deciding

08-27-2010, 06:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	HKS + HFC's = rolling sex Anyone running a single exhaust setup?