Exhaust Poll

FromG2Z · 04-09-2011, 07:56 AM

Am deciding which exhaust to purchase (or have wifey let me buy) for Father's Day

I've seen the various reviews, database clips, etc. But there's so many. What I want out of this thread is for you guys to recommend what you think I should get. I've narrowed it down to the exhausts listed above in the poll. I would like to know what you guys actually have. If there is another brand of exhaust worth looking into, please reply with that too and I can add the poll choice. After voting, can you please also reply with this format? Again, I would like your "personal opinion" regarding the points below, of what you think of your own exhaust.

Exhaust Name:
Quality:
Fitment/Looks:
Sound:

FYI, I don't like exhausts that stick out a lot further out than the stockers... to me that looks ricey. I would like to avoid my car being thought of as ricey as much as possible

both in looks and sound.

Last thing, I also would like to keep my OEM cats, and no test pipes... if that helps any. Thanks

=============
UPDATE 4/16/2011

Went with Invidia Gemini and installed it today. Here are the details and review:

My ongoing Invidia Gemini exhaust review

sinceday1 · 04-09-2011, 09:14 AM

All or any of them you listed are good choices.

Generally, I do not think you can go wrong with any of which you listed. What might really matter though is your 'style' preference' and what you expect to gain from the exhaust.

Do you want OEM style canister that tucks and hides behind the rear bumper? or do you want dual canister? or do you want dual canister with helmholtz resonator?

Next is cost and waiting time.

Stock style: Most expensive to less expensive. (minus Amuse and other 3k+ JDM)
Berk (X pipe, US)
Stillen (Dual to Y pipe to Dual, US)
Exotic speed (X pipe, Canada)
Invidia (adjustable tips, X pipe, sub $1000 US)

Dual Muffler: Most expensive to less, (minus Amuse and other 3k+ JDM)
HKS (adjustable tips + Helmholts + JDM + H pipe)
Fast Intentions (US, X pipe, most gains)
ARK Grip (KDM/US, Helmholts, X pipe)

As far as gains go, Fast Intentions and Stillen seems to produce the most HP/TQ gain but differences are minimal at best.

Personally, I love how HKS sounds and looks. Authority speaks for itself. Daddy AK also has HKS

Also, following sticky post might be helpful to you.
370Z Exhaust Sound Clip data base

Cheers!

Blue370tt · 04-09-2011, 09:23 AM

I am running the Greddy TiC turbo exhaust and it looks and sounds great. Fitment is fantastic amd the burnt blue tips look cool.

Exhaust Name: Greddy TiC turbo
Quality: Very good
Fitment/Looks: solid
Sound: Good growl at full throttle, not to loud, does not drone will cruising.

jadeb0x · 04-09-2011, 09:46 AM

you forgot MXP also...

[Mackin eXtreme Performance]
MXP Exhaust and Resonated Test Pipes (Video / Sound)

FromG2Z · 04-09-2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinceday1

All or any of them you listed are good choices.

Generally, I do not think you can go wrong with any of which you listed. What might really matter though is your 'style' preference' and what you expect to gain from the exhaust.

Do you want OEM style canister that tucks and hides behind the rear bumper? or do you want dual canister? or do you want dual canister with helmholtz resonator?

Next is cost and waiting time.

Stock style: Most expensive to less expensive. (minus Amuse and other 3k+ JDM)
Berk (X pipe, US)
Stillen (Dual to Y pipe to Dual, US)
Exotic speed (X pipe, Canada)
Invidia (adjustable tips, X pipe, sub $1000 US)

Dual Muffler: Most expensive to less, (minus Amuse and other 3k+ JDM)
HKS (adjustable tips + Helmholts + JDM + H pipe)
Fast Intentions (US, X pipe, most gains)
ARK Grip (KDM/US, Helmholts, X pipe)

As far as gains go, Fast Intentions and Stillen seems to produce the most HP/TQ gain but differences are minimal at best.

Personally, I love how HKS sounds and looks. Authority speaks for itself. Daddy AK also has HKS

Also, following sticky post might be helpful to you.
370Z Exhaust Sound Clip data base

Cheers!

Thank you sir. Yes, I have seen that database thread plenty of times

Just wanted some more opinions of what forum members had/liked, etc...

As far as HKS, I think it sounds good, but I think it looks "too loud" for me. Those tips are HUGE! I wonder if cops here would prey on me for having those

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue370tt

I am running the Greddy TiC turbo exhaust and it looks and sounds great. Fitment is fantastic amd the burnt blue tips look cool.

Exhaust Name: Greddy TiC turbo
Quality: Very good
Fitment/Looks: solid
Sound: Good growl at full throttle, not to loud, does not drone will cruising.

I need to look at this one closer. Got a good vid to refer me to? Does it rasp?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadeb0x

you forgot MXP also...

[Mackin eXtreme Performance]
MXP Exhaust and Resonated Test Pipes (Video / Sound)

I looked at this one after reading your post. I've never heard of MXP. Quality seems to be really nice from your link! I listened to your clip and of another, but it might seem a little too loud for me???

Here's a link to one of my favorite vids/sounds for Stillen... IMO, it sounds closest to how the original stock Z/G exhaust sounded like, but a little more mean

I'm not saying it's Stillen for sure what I'll get, but I really like how it sounds (I think I embedded the vid correctly??!!?!?!?

)

YouTube - 370Z w/ Stillen Exhaust & Berk Tech HFCs: Launch Clip

6MT · 04-09-2011, 10:17 AM

I have the Stillen HFC's and CBE. There were some fittment issues very early on with their set-up. They were solved pretty quickly. I enjoy the sound mine makes and the HP gains. The fittment on mine was perfect. There have been other manufacturers who have had fittment problems that have been documented on these forums. And others who didn't like the sound of their set-ups. So, use the search function and good luck!

JB1 · 04-09-2011, 10:30 AM

Name: Berk
Quality: very good, after a harsh winter with lots of salt on the road the pipes and mufflers are still rust free and shiny!
Fitment: very good now, but I had to do some adjustments to the hangers to have the tips line up right. However, I had one of the first two batches of this exhaust, so I assume those were early production issues and will not be there on newly produced exhausts.
Looks: tips are very similar to the stock ones, slanted and in the same position, similar size too. Muffler position same as stock but shiny stainless instead of painted flat black. So a little bit of bling under the bumper.
Sound: perfect! Nice deep tone but no drone or rasp. Nice growll when you step on it, but never too loud. Note: this is with stock cats, I had HFCs before and that made it too loud for me (but it did sound even better supercar/ race car like)

FromG2Z · 04-09-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB1

Name: Berk
Quality: very good, after a harsh winter with lots of salt on the road the pipes and mufflers are still rust free and shiny!
Fitment: very good now, but I had to do some adjustments to the hangers to have the tips line up right. However, I had one of the first two batches of this exhaust, so I assume those were early production issues and will not be there on newly produced exhausts.
Looks: tips are very similar to the stock ones, slanted and in the same position, similar size too. Muffler position same as stock but shiny stainless instead of painted flat black. So a little bit of bling under the bumper.
Sound: perfect! Nice deep tone but no drone or rasp. Nice growll when you step on it, but never too loud. Note: this is with stock cats, I had HFCs before and that made it too loud for me (but it did sound even better supercar/ race car like)

Yes! I defeinitely want to keep stock cats. So the exhaust I will be getting will just be the CBE.

One_Quick_Z · 04-09-2011, 10:50 AM

Whhhaaattt???? No hks?!?!?!

Dan

jaycz · 04-09-2011, 10:51 AM

Tanabe Medalion CBE would also fit the bill. Sounds great and excellent build quality. Also it has no bling hanging down.

djpathfinder · 04-09-2011, 11:37 AM

Invidia
Fitment was excellent. High quality welds Stillen and Invidia look the most "OEM". The sound is deep but not too loud. Exhaust tips are adjustable and don't stick out too much. You have a choice with dual walled vs single wall and stainless steel vs burnt titanium looks.

FromG2Z · 04-09-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z

Whhhaaattt???? No hks?!?!?!

Dan

Hi Dan... sorry but the look of HKS is too "loud" in terms of looks...

see my first post.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaycz

Tanabe Medalion CBE would also fit the bill. Sounds great and excellent build quality. Also it has no bling hanging down.

I'm not familiar with this CBE, jaycz. I will do look into it. You have it on yours?

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Invidia
Fitment was excellent. High quality welds Stillen and Invidia look the most "OEM". The sound is deep but not too loud. Exhaust tips are adjustable and don't stick out too much. You have a choice with dual walled vs single wall and stainless steel vs burnt titanium looks.

I heard good things about both Stillen and Invidia. Are you happy with your invidia? I think I will definitely go double walled, as that looks less ricey to me.

6MT · 04-09-2011, 02:22 PM

Wow, this thread looks to be as popular as the dreaded oil thread. Great info and opinions.

JB1 · 04-09-2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Yes! I defeinitely want to keep stock cats. So the exhaust I will be getting will just be the CBE.

As I said, Berk sounds great with stock cats and looks almost stock, not flashy at all.

Jamaica · 04-09-2011, 02:46 PM

If you got balls get greddy.

View Poll Results: Which exhaust do you have or recommend I get???
Stillen	34	14.29%
FI	108	45.38%
ARK	31	13.03%
Berk	30	12.61%
Invidia	35	14.71%
Voters: 238. You may not vote on this poll

04-09-2011, 07:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Exhaust Poll Am deciding which exhaust to purchase (or have wifey let me buy) for Father's Day I've seen the various reviews, database clips, etc. But there's so many. What I want out of this thread is for you guys to recommend what you think I should get. I've narrowed it down to the exhausts listed above in the poll. I would like to know what you guys actually have. If there is another brand of exhaust worth looking into, please reply with that too and I can add the poll choice. After voting, can you please also reply with this format? Again, I would like your "personal opinion" regarding the points below, of what you think of your own exhaust. Exhaust Name: Quality: Fitment/Looks: Sound: FYI, I don't like exhausts that stick out a lot further out than the stockers... to me that looks ricey. I would like to avoid my car being thought of as ricey as much as possible both in looks and sound. Last thing, I also would like to keep my OEM cats, and no test pipes... if that helps any. Thanks ============= UPDATE 4/16/2011 Went with Invidia Gemini and installed it today. Here are the details and review: My ongoing Invidia Gemini exhaust review __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra Last edited by FromG2Z; 04-17-2011 at 12:07 AM.

04-09-2011, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
sinceday1 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	All or any of them you listed are good choices. Generally, I do not think you can go wrong with any of which you listed. What might really matter though is your 'style' preference' and what you expect to gain from the exhaust. Do you want OEM style canister that tucks and hides behind the rear bumper? or do you want dual canister? or do you want dual canister with helmholtz resonator? Next is cost and waiting time. Stock style: Most expensive to less expensive. (minus Amuse and other 3k+ JDM) Berk (X pipe, US) Stillen (Dual to Y pipe to Dual, US) Exotic speed (X pipe, Canada) Invidia (adjustable tips, X pipe, sub $1000 US) Dual Muffler: Most expensive to less, (minus Amuse and other 3k+ JDM) HKS (adjustable tips + Helmholts + JDM + H pipe) Fast Intentions (US, X pipe, most gains) ARK Grip (KDM/US, Helmholts, X pipe) As far as gains go, Fast Intentions and Stillen seems to produce the most HP/TQ gain but differences are minimal at best. Personally, I love how HKS sounds and looks. Authority speaks for itself. Daddy AK also has HKS Also, following sticky post might be helpful to you. 370Z Exhaust Sound Clip data base Cheers! Last edited by sinceday1; 04-09-2011 at 09:21 AM.

04-09-2011, 09:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
jadeb0x Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	you forgot MXP also... [Mackin eXtreme Performance] MXP Exhaust and Resonated Test Pipes (Video / Sound) __________________ www.jadecrew.com Volk Racing // MXP // Espelir // Project Kics Last edited by jadeb0x; 04-09-2011 at 09:48 AM.

04-09-2011, 10:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	I have the Stillen HFC's and CBE. There were some fittment issues very early on with their set-up. They were solved pretty quickly. I enjoy the sound mine makes and the HP gains. The fittment on mine was perfect. There have been other manufacturers who have had fittment problems that have been documented on these forums. And others who didn't like the sound of their set-ups. So, use the search function and good luck! __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

04-09-2011, 09:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Blue370tt Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 279 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 15	I am running the Greddy TiC turbo exhaust and it looks and sounds great. Fitment is fantastic amd the burnt blue tips look cool. Exhaust Name: Greddy TiC turbo Quality: Very good Fitment/Looks: solid Sound: Good growl at full throttle, not to loud, does not drone will cruising.

04-09-2011, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 17	Name: Berk Quality: very good, after a harsh winter with lots of salt on the road the pipes and mufflers are still rust free and shiny! Fitment: very good now, but I had to do some adjustments to the hangers to have the tips line up right. However, I had one of the first two batches of this exhaust, so I assume those were early production issues and will not be there on newly produced exhausts. Looks: tips are very similar to the stock ones, slanted and in the same position, similar size too. Muffler position same as stock but shiny stainless instead of painted flat black. So a little bit of bling under the bumper. Sound: perfect! Nice deep tone but no drone or rasp. Nice growll when you step on it, but never too loud. Note: this is with stock cats, I had HFCs before and that made it too loud for me (but it did sound even better supercar/ race car like) __________________ Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

04-09-2011, 10:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Whhhaaattt???? No hks?!?!?! Dan __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

04-09-2011, 10:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
jaycz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189 Drives: 09 370z Tour Red 6MT Rep Power: 15	Tanabe Medalion CBE would also fit the bill. Sounds great and excellent build quality. Also it has no bling hanging down.

04-09-2011, 11:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Invidia Fitment was excellent. High quality welds Stillen and Invidia look the most "OEM". The sound is deep but not too loud. Exhaust tips are adjustable and don't stick out too much. You have a choice with dual walled vs single wall and stainless steel vs burnt titanium looks. Cam1379 likes this. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

04-09-2011, 02:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Wow, this thread looks to be as popular as the dreaded oil thread. Great info and opinions. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

04-09-2011, 02:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	If you got balls get greddy. luigi90210 likes this.

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