Nissan 370Z Forum  

AAM Competition 2.5" Exhaust

Hey guys, just doing my research to pick out what exhaust to buy. I was pretty much set on FI but then I heard the AAM which sounds pretty good.

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain > Intake/Exhaust


Like Tree1Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-29-2011, 02:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Rocket's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 33
Drives: 2010 370Z 40th M6
Rep Power: 15
Rocket is on a distinguished road
Default AAM Competition 2.5" Exhaust

Hey guys, just doing my research to pick out what exhaust to buy. I was pretty much set on FI but then I heard the AAM which sounds pretty good. The only thing is almost no one seems to have this exhaust. I can barely find any info on it and there is only one sound clip on youtube. Am I missing something? Why is this exhaust so unpopular?
Rocket is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2011, 02:54 PM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
red6spd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 3,277
Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT
Rep Power: 21
red6spd is a jewel in the roughred6spd is a jewel in the roughred6spd is a jewel in the roughred6spd is a jewel in the rough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rocket View Post
Hey guys, just doing my research to pick out what exhaust to buy. I was pretty much set on FI but then I heard the AAM which sounds pretty good. The only thing is almost no one seems to have this exhaust. I can barely find any info on it and there is only one sound clip on youtube. Am I missing something? Why is this exhaust so unpopular?


Probably cause the FI is so much better. Get the FI you wont regret it.
__________________
2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness.
???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)
red6spd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2011, 05:31 PM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MD
Posts: 32
Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6
Rep Power: 16
kenyada is on a distinguished road
Default

To be fair to AAM I can't comment on how this exhaust performs against other exhausts. I just think it isn't popular because the vendor isn't particularly active on this forum and hasn't done enough to get their product out there. A simple review by someone who has it would do a lot to help it's popularity, and price decrease wouldn't hurt either.
kenyada is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2011, 05:50 PM   #4 (permalink)
RCZ
A True Z Fanatic
 
RCZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Miami
Posts: 6,403
Drives: '09 370Z
Rep Power: 1119
RCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond reputeRCZ has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to RCZ
Default

I wouldnt close myself off from other options than just the FI....there are plenty of great exhausts out there....
carlitos_370z likes this.
RCZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2011, 09:47 AM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
G37sHKS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Dubai
Posts: 1,183
Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT
Rep Power: 20
G37sHKS has a reputation beyond reputeG37sHKS has a reputation beyond reputeG37sHKS has a reputation beyond reputeG37sHKS has a reputation beyond reputeG37sHKS has a reputation beyond reputeG37sHKS has a reputation beyond reputeG37sHKS has a reputation beyond reputeG37sHKS has a reputation beyond reputeG37sHKS has a reputation beyond reputeG37sHKS has a reputation beyond reputeG37sHKS has a reputation beyond repute
Default

G37sHKS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2011, 10:09 AM   #6 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
ZCarMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: MD
Posts: 4,488
Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150
Rep Power: 26
ZCarMan has a brilliant futureZCarMan has a brilliant futureZCarMan has a brilliant futureZCarMan has a brilliant futureZCarMan has a brilliant futureZCarMan has a brilliant futureZCarMan has a brilliant futureZCarMan has a brilliant futureZCarMan has a brilliant futureZCarMan has a brilliant futureZCarMan has a brilliant future
Default

I have the AAM setup and am pleased with it. Too hip on the forum also has the same setup. The Fast Intentions sounds great too. I purchased it for the exhaust note which I like. Jon at AAM is on this forum and I"m sure he can answer any questions you might have. Good luck, whatever you go with! You have lots of choices.
__________________
Jon
Swift | SPC | Stillen | Motordyne | AAM | Cobb | Hawk | Volk Racing | Bridgestone
Green Demon Eyes
ZCarMan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2011, 10:54 AM   #7 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Rocket's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 33
Drives: 2010 370Z 40th M6
Rep Power: 15
Rocket is on a distinguished road
Default

Thanks for the input guys. I looked at pretty much any exhaust I could find a sound clip for but didn't like the majority of them. The FI sounded the best until I heard the AAM. There was a really good deal on a Stillen locally but when I heard it I could tell that it wasn't quite the sound I was looking for. Has anyone heard anything bad about the AAM?
Rocket is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2011, 11:27 AM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Red__Zed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: window seat
Posts: 28,940
Drives: Mostly on two wheels
Rep Power: 120
Red__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Did you hear the AAM in person?
Red__Zed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2011, 04:24 PM   #9 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
b1adesofcha0s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: MD
Posts: 40,963
Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo!
Rep Power: 141
b1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I'm really liking the AAM R Line exhaust sound, it's very exotic. Performance gains don't seem to be as good as the FI exhaust though. Could that be because its 3" piping is too big? Some more info in this thread:

http:// http://www.the370z.com/exhau...true-dual.html

What do you guys think?
b1adesofcha0s is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2011, 04:31 PM   #10 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Rocket's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 33
Drives: 2010 370Z 40th M6
Rep Power: 15
Rocket is on a distinguished road
Default

No I haven't heard it in person. I don't think anyone up here currently has that set up or at least I don't know anyone who does.

The R-Line 3" sounds really good but I don't plan on ever going FI so it's not a great option for me.
Rocket is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2011, 04:34 PM   #11 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Red__Zed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: window seat
Posts: 28,940
Drives: Mostly on two wheels
Rep Power: 120
Red__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rocket View Post
No I haven't heard it in person. I don't think anyone up here currently has that set up or at least I don't know anyone who does.

The R-Line 3" sounds really good but I don't plan on ever going FI so it's not a great option for me.
I think the AAM sounds a lot different in person than it does on video. I am (personally) not a big fan of the sound. I think there is a good amount of rasp. It's not audible in cabin, but you can hear it outside the car.

I had planned to pick it up based on internet vids, but I'm not really a fan of how it sounds in person.
Red__Zed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2011, 05:10 PM   #12 (permalink)
The370Z.com Sponsor
 
F.I. Inc.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Posts: 2,989
Drives: 2010 GT-R/2007 F-250
Rep Power: 685
F.I. Inc. has a reputation beyond reputeF.I. Inc. has a reputation beyond reputeF.I. Inc. has a reputation beyond reputeF.I. Inc. has a reputation beyond reputeF.I. Inc. has a reputation beyond reputeF.I. Inc. has a reputation beyond reputeF.I. Inc. has a reputation beyond reputeF.I. Inc. has a reputation beyond reputeF.I. Inc. has a reputation beyond reputeF.I. Inc. has a reputation beyond reputeF.I. Inc. has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rocket View Post
Hey guys, just doing my research to pick out what exhaust to buy. I was pretty much set on FI but then I heard the AAM which sounds pretty good. The only thing is almost no one seems to have this exhaust. I can barely find any info on it and there is only one sound clip on youtube. Am I missing something? Why is this exhaust so unpopular?
I know that you are asking about AAM in this thread so I will not knock that.

However, I also noticed that you expressed interest in our system. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me directly...

Thank you, Tony
__________________
Follow us on Facebook: Fast Intentions Inc.
Phone: (805) 522-FAST (3278)
Email: tony@fastintentions.com
www.fastintentions.com
"FUELED BY PASSION"
F.I. Inc. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2011, 05:16 PM   #13 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
FuszNissan's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 14,275
Drives: Pure Sex
Rep Power: 542
FuszNissan has a reputation beyond reputeFuszNissan has a reputation beyond reputeFuszNissan has a reputation beyond reputeFuszNissan has a reputation beyond reputeFuszNissan has a reputation beyond reputeFuszNissan has a reputation beyond reputeFuszNissan has a reputation beyond reputeFuszNissan has a reputation beyond reputeFuszNissan has a reputation beyond reputeFuszNissan has a reputation beyond reputeFuszNissan has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to FuszNissan Send a message via Skype™ to FuszNissan
Default

I have had the FI 18" with CF cans + HFCs and they sounded mean.
1. Are you going to lower your car, because you may scrape with the F.I.
2. Do you mind having some drone at lower RPM's? But having killer sound in the higher RPM's
3. The quality of the work, and welds are amazing.

I have the AAM 2.5" Version 2, but I am Forced Induction.
1. They look stock
2. They will have more clearance if you are planning on lowering your car in the future.
3. Less drone, nice sound (not overpowering)

I really like both, but if I had to choose, I would go F.I. just for that pure raw sound. I can't explain it, it's beastly.

The AAM with TT's sounds amazing as well, but that F.I. just has that high note.

I hope that helps a little.
They are both great systems.
__________________
Mods: Too Many to list!
LouFuszNissan

ZDAYZ 2012
FuszNissan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2011, 05:17 PM   #14 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
fuct's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Sugar Land
Posts: 3,692
Drives: 97' Ranger :)
Rep Power: 24
fuct has much to be proud offuct has much to be proud offuct has much to be proud offuct has much to be proud offuct has much to be proud offuct has much to be proud offuct has much to be proud offuct has much to be proud offuct has much to be proud offuct has much to be proud of
Default

^^^^hustla hustla! haha
fuct is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2011, 05:22 PM   #15 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
b1adesofcha0s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: MD
Posts: 40,963
Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo!
Rep Power: 141
b1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond reputeb1adesofcha0s has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by FuszNissan View Post
I have had the FI 18" with CF cans + HFCs and they sounded mean.
1. Are you going to lower your car, because you may scrape with the F.I.
2. Do you mind having some drone at lower RPM's? But having killer sound in the higher RPM's
3. The quality of the work, and welds are amazing.

I have the AAM 2.5" Version 2, but I am Forced Induction.
1. They look stock
2. They will have more clearance if you are planning on lowering your car in the future.
3. Less drone, nice sound (not overpowering)

I really like both, but if I had to choose, I would go F.I. just for that pure raw sound. I can't explain it, it's beastly.

The AAM with TT's sounds amazing as well, but that F.I. just has that high note.

I hope that helps a little.
They are both great systems.
Definitely helped me at least. I will probably be going with the same FI setup that you had, once I save up the money for it.
b1adesofcha0s is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
AAM Competition S-Line Short Tail Axle-Back Exhaust Jon@AAMComp Intake/Exhaust 280 07-23-2016 03:30 PM
AAM Comp. Exhaust Sale: 2.5" and 3'' True Dual Exhaust Exhaust, HFC and Test Pipes! Rob@Altered Exhaust/Intake 33 04-02-2012 08:03 PM
ONLY 11 370z GRIP TRUE DUAL EXHAUST "B" STOCK PRICING TeamARK Exhaust/Intake 34 04-21-2011 11:11 PM
AAM Competition exhaust Big J Intake/Exhaust 14 07-14-2010 11:10 AM
AAM Competition 2.5" True Dual Exhaust tooohip Intake/Exhaust 55 07-01-2009 04:17 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:34 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2