Top Speed Exhaust Review

TypeOne · 04-08-2011, 12:04 PM

Question for you guys that run the TS cat back...

Whats the difference in the one with or without that weird resonator chamber...

Any performance gains?

TBSS2008 · 04-09-2011, 11:06 AM

This is a very interesting (Nicely Priced) setup and sounds really good. I haven't heard this exhaust with HFC or Test pipes yet and could not find a clip. If anyone is running the Full exhaust (HFC or Test + Y-pipe + Top Speed) post up a video clip or share your thoughts. I don’t want any hiss or rasp so I am sitting on the fence until I hear the full exhaust setup, power looks great though with just the Y-pipe + Top Speed.

Time for a new CBE:
I think my Invidia Gemini has bit the dust, I scrapped it pretty bad over a speed bump. Had an exhaust shop patch the exhaust leak but it has not been the same since. Something is rattling in the resonator at certain rpms.

atx370z · 04-10-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne

Question for you guys that run the TS cat back...

Whats the difference in the one with or without that weird resonator chamber...

Any performance gains?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBSS2008

This is a very interesting (Nicely Priced) setup and sounds really good. I haven't heard this exhaust with HFC or Test pipes yet and could not find a clip. If anyone is running the Full exhaust (HFC or Test + Y-pipe + Top Speed) post up a video clip or share your thoughts. I don’t want any hiss or rasp so I am sitting on the fence until I hear the full exhaust setup, power looks great though with just the Y-pipe + Top Speed.

Time for a new CBE:
I think my Invidia Gemini has bit the dust, I scrapped it pretty bad over a speed bump. Had an exhaust shop patch the exhaust leak but it has not been the same since. Something is rattling in the resonator at certain rpms.

I'm running the system with the resonator chamber and honestly... without it... i think it might be a little loud for my taste. I'm also running Berk HFC's, though.

My exact setup is Berk HFC's, JIC Y-pipe (this peice is pure sex.. i recommend the JIC over the topspeed.) and TopSpeed exhaust with resonator. It sounds like a rolling orgasm. I'm very picky about rasp which is the reason i ditched the Stillen exhaust and went with this set up. I couldn't be happier. Sounds more exotic than the Stillen with ZERO rasp.

I will get some video of the car on the dyno next week so you can get a good idea of what the exhaust sounds like.

daisuke149 · 04-10-2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atx370z

I'm running the system with the resonator chamber and honestly... without it... i think it might be a little loud for my taste. I'm also running Berk HFC's, though.

My exact setup is Berk HFC's, JIC Y-pipe (this peice is pure sex.. i recommend the JIC over the topspeed.) and TopSpeed exhaust with resonator. It sounds like a rolling orgasm. I'm very picky about rasp which is the reason i ditched the Stillen exhaust and went with this set up. I couldn't be happier. Sounds more exotic than the Stillen with ZERO rasp.

I will get some video of the car on the dyno next week so you can get a good idea of what the exhaust sounds like.

The big resonator doesnt really change how loud it is. Both systems are very quiet by comparison to lets say Megan Racing/Agency power or FI etc.

What the resonator does do is slightly change the tone up a bit and move the point at which the exhaust tone changes from like a deep rumble to a more pronounced scream (not high pitched)

TypeOne · 04-11-2011, 11:07 AM

Ok... I'm running muffler deletes right now so my car is fairly loud and I already have the Y pipe.

I don't think I'm going to change to test pipes anytime soon, I may hold off for the ART pipes.

In any case I think I'll order the one without the extra resonator, I like mine to sound exotic. :-P

TBSS2008 · 04-11-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atx370z

I'm running the system with the resonator chamber and honestly... without it... i think it might be a little loud for my taste. I'm also running Berk HFC's, though.

My exact setup is Berk HFC's, JIC Y-pipe (this peice is pure sex.. i recommend the JIC over the topspeed.) and TopSpeed exhaust with resonator. It sounds like a rolling orgasm. I'm very picky about rasp which is the reason i ditched the Stillen exhaust and went with this set up. I couldn't be happier. Sounds more exotic than the Stillen with ZERO rasp.

I will get some video of the car on the dyno next week so you can get a good idea of what the exhaust sounds like.

Thanks for the update sounds like the (TopSpeed with Resonator) is a good setup. Where did you find your JIC Y-pipe? It looks really nice but comes with a higher cost then some of the others I have seen on Ebay. Found it at OutPerformance Shop for $350.00.

JIC Y Pipe looks a lot like OBX but twice the cost if it is better made then I think it’s worth the expense.

TypeOne · 04-11-2011, 03:32 PM

Just for reference...

My Y pipe was $100 and it looks just as good as it did when I put it on. Except now, it's a nice shiny gold color. The flex joints and flanges are still perfect.

If the JIC pipe has something on it that is worth an extra $200... let me know.

TBSS2008 · 04-12-2011, 08:58 AM

Is there any reason no one is going with the TopSpeed Y pipe?

It looks like a nicely welded pipe and is only 199.00 on TopSpeeds Website. Plus since I live in Texas and TopSpeed is based in Dallas the shipping for Y Pipe + Exhaust is only 28.99!

The Resonated Exhaust is about the same cost on TopSpeed's Website (584.00) as on Ebay (579.95) so it would be nice to buy everything straight from TopSpeed.

TBSS2008 · 04-12-2011, 11:53 AM

I pulled the trigger on the whole cat back exhaust system (TopSpeed Y Pipe + TopSpeed Resonated Exhaust). Ordered it today and the salesmen told me it will be at my Door tomorrow, nice!

Can't wait to get it on my Z. The YouTube video below sealed the deal for me. If you’re reading this thanks Westwood for posting the video several months ago, sounds sick!
YouTube - Westwood's Pearl White 370z Exhaust sound clip 720p HD

04-09-2011, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
TBSS2008 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 195 Drives: 11 Corvette GS 6spd Rep Power: 17	This is a very interesting (Nicely Priced) setup and sounds really good. I haven't heard this exhaust with HFC or Test pipes yet and could not find a clip. If anyone is running the Full exhaust (HFC or Test + Y-pipe + Top Speed) post up a video clip or share your thoughts. I don’t want any hiss or rasp so I am sitting on the fence until I hear the full exhaust setup, power looks great though with just the Y-pipe + Top Speed. Time for a new CBE: I think my Invidia Gemini has bit the dust, I scrapped it pretty bad over a speed bump. Had an exhaust shop patch the exhaust leak but it has not been the same since. Something is rattling in the resonator at certain rpms. __________________ 2011 Black Corvette Grand Sport 6spd \| NNP Daul Mode Exhaust 2008 Trail Blazer SS Black \| SuperChips Tune 2009 370Z Black 7AT Touring Sport (TRADED) Last edited by TBSS2008; 04-09-2011 at 11:09 AM.

04-12-2011, 08:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
TBSS2008 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 195 Drives: 11 Corvette GS 6spd Rep Power: 17	TopSpeed Y pipe? Is there any reason no one is going with the TopSpeed Y pipe? It looks like a nicely welded pipe and is only 199.00 on TopSpeeds Website. Plus since I live in Texas and TopSpeed is based in Dallas the shipping for Y Pipe + Exhaust is only 28.99! The Resonated Exhaust is about the same cost on TopSpeed's Website (584.00) as on Ebay (579.95) so it would be nice to buy everything straight from TopSpeed. __________________ 2011 Black Corvette Grand Sport 6spd \| NNP Daul Mode Exhaust 2008 Trail Blazer SS Black \| SuperChips Tune 2009 370Z Black 7AT Touring Sport (TRADED)

04-12-2011, 11:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
TBSS2008 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 195 Drives: 11 Corvette GS 6spd Rep Power: 17	I pulled the trigger on the whole cat back exhaust system (TopSpeed Y Pipe + TopSpeed Resonated Exhaust). Ordered it today and the salesmen told me it will be at my Door tomorrow, nice! Can't wait to get it on my Z. The YouTube video below sealed the deal for me. If you’re reading this thanks Westwood for posting the video several months ago, sounds sick! YouTube - Westwood's Pearl White 370z Exhaust sound clip 720p HD __________________ 2011 Black Corvette Grand Sport 6spd \| NNP Daul Mode Exhaust 2008 Trail Blazer SS Black \| SuperChips Tune 2009 370Z Black 7AT Touring Sport (TRADED)

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04-08-2011, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Question for you guys that run the TS cat back... Whats the difference in the one with or without that weird resonator chamber... Any performance gains?

04-11-2011, 11:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Ok... I'm running muffler deletes right now so my car is fairly loud and I already have the Y pipe. I don't think I'm going to change to test pipes anytime soon, I may hold off for the ART pipes. In any case I think I'll order the one without the extra resonator, I like mine to sound exotic. :-P

04-11-2011, 03:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Just for reference... My Y pipe was $100 and it looks just as good as it did when I put it on. Except now, it's a nice shiny gold color. The flex joints and flanges are still perfect. If the JIC pipe has something on it that is worth an extra $200... let me know.