MOTORDYNE ART Pipes - Review

Motordyne · 07-08-2011, 10:30 AM

Yes. Feel free to contact us if you would like a tracking number.

Thank you!
Tony

370Z JT · 07-10-2011, 12:18 AM

Got mine today! Only issue was with the threads in the passenger O2 bung. The OE O2 sensor would not screw in correctly. The tech said its due to the ceramic coating getting into the hole.

theART · 07-10-2011, 01:22 PM

Anyone got a CEL with these?

Armonster · 07-10-2011, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theART

Anyone got a CEL with these?

I did, after about 2 weeks. Haven't checked into it yet though (guess it's still possible that it could be something else, but we'll see).

Motordyne · 07-10-2011, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Got mine today! Only issue was with the threads in the passenger O2 bung. The OE O2 sensor would not screw in correctly. The tech said its due to the ceramic coating getting into the hole.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll ask the ceramic coater to be more careful on the overspray.

aadosx · 07-11-2011, 11:24 AM

No CEL's with mine after a few weeks.

Motordyne · 07-11-2011, 01:15 PM

The ART pipes sensor bung, by design, will be very resistant to throwing a CEL.

If you ever do get a CEL, the first thing to check for is an exhaust leak. Exhaust leaks will throw a CEL quickly and easily, but that is also very easy to fix.

If there are no exhaust leaks, CEL's with ART pipes will be extremely rare.

Armonster · 07-12-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motordyne

The ART pipes sensor bung, by design, will be very resistant to throwing a CEL.

If you ever do get a CEL, the first thing to check for is an exhaust leak. Exhaust leaks will throw a CEL quickly and easily, but that is also very easy to fix.

If there are no exhaust leaks, CEL's with ART pipes will be extremely rare.

This may also be the cause of the hissing sound I get while on the gas. I will report back.

Motordyne · 07-12-2011, 01:40 PM

Hi Guys,

Just an update - Please allow the ART pipes to have a break in period. ~1500 miles.

The fiberglass packing material is coated with a varnish like substance. A silicagel spray. It helps to keep the fiberglass from floating around during the packing process. Its the same type of fiberglass and coating that is used in mufflers where it goes through a break in period. This coating goes through 3 phases. 1) fresh from the factory where it is semi-rigid. 2) When it is initially exposed to the water vapor in the exhaust gas the silicagel solidifies the fiberglass to a rigid mass and this lasts for about 1000-1500 miles before it begins to soften back up again. 3) After about 1500 miles the fiberglass begins to soften up again and go back to a soft fluffy fiberglass state again. And this is where it reaches its optimum damping charecteristics.

Through the 3 phase changes you will hear a moderate change in the sound. This is normal. After break in the sound will remain constant and attain a smooth deep burbly rumble.

Motordyne · 07-20-2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motordyne

Hi Guys,

Just an update - Please allow the ART pipes to have a break in period. ~1500 miles.

The fiberglass packing material is coated with a varnish like substance. A silicagel spray. It helps to keep the fiberglass from floating around during the packing process. Its the same type of fiberglass and coating that is used in mufflers where it goes through a break in period. This coating goes through 3 phases. 1) fresh from the factory where it is semi-rigid. 2) When it is initially exposed to the water vapor in the exhaust gas the silicagel solidifies the fiberglass to a rigid mass and this lasts for about 1000-1500 miles before it begins to soften back up again. 3) After about 1500 miles the fiberglass begins to soften up again and go back to a soft fluffy fiberglass state again. And this is where it reaches its optimum damping charecteristics.

Through the 3 phase changes you will hear a moderate change in the sound. This is normal. After break in the sound will remain constant and attain a smooth deep burbly rumble.

Its mentioned in the prior page here.
The fiberglass gos through a hardening and softening transition during break in. Give it some time and the fiberglass will soften and then it will dissipate.

Footloose301 · 07-21-2011, 09:47 AM

Can't wait for mine.

Motordyne · 07-12-2011, 01:46 PM

What exhaust do you have?

Armonster · 07-12-2011, 01:46 PM

nismo (oem)

Motordyne · 07-12-2011, 02:04 PM

Its likely just the interaction with the stock exhaust. As with all exhaust parts there is a strong interaction of parts. One part that may hiss when connected to ART pipes wont hiss when a different exhaust is connected.

Different interactions of exhaust parts is normal.

Footloose301 · 07-15-2011, 12:54 PM

They look amazing. I just off the phone with Tony. I put in my order

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07-08-2011, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 17	Yes. Feel free to contact us if you would like a tracking number. Thank you! Tony

07-10-2011, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
theART Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BC Posts: 163 Drives: To Drive Rep Power: 7823	Anyone got a CEL with these?

07-11-2011, 01:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 17	The ART pipes sensor bung, by design, will be very resistant to throwing a CEL. If you ever do get a CEL, the first thing to check for is an exhaust leak. Exhaust leaks will throw a CEL quickly and easily, but that is also very easy to fix. If there are no exhaust leaks, CEL's with ART pipes will be extremely rare.

07-12-2011, 01:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 17	Hi Guys, Just an update - Please allow the ART pipes to have a break in period. ~1500 miles. The fiberglass packing material is coated with a varnish like substance. A silicagel spray. It helps to keep the fiberglass from floating around during the packing process. Its the same type of fiberglass and coating that is used in mufflers where it goes through a break in period. This coating goes through 3 phases. 1) fresh from the factory where it is semi-rigid. 2) When it is initially exposed to the water vapor in the exhaust gas the silicagel solidifies the fiberglass to a rigid mass and this lasts for about 1000-1500 miles before it begins to soften back up again. 3) After about 1500 miles the fiberglass begins to soften up again and go back to a soft fluffy fiberglass state again. And this is where it reaches its optimum damping charecteristics. Through the 3 phase changes you will hear a moderate change in the sound. This is normal. After break in the sound will remain constant and attain a smooth deep burbly rumble.

07-12-2011, 01:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 17	What exhaust do you have?

07-12-2011, 01:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Armonster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 270 Drives: 2010 370z t/sp/6mt Rep Power: 15	nismo (oem)

07-12-2011, 02:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 17	Its likely just the interaction with the stock exhaust. As with all exhaust parts there is a strong interaction of parts. One part that may hiss when connected to ART pipes wont hiss when a different exhaust is connected. Different interactions of exhaust parts is normal.