[Official] "Which Exhaust Should I Buy for My 370z?" Thread

Nuki · 03-04-2013, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

No thanks... I didn't get an exhaust to NOT hear it.

???? That makes no sense. What do you want then?

RUFFSTUFF · 03-04-2013, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuki

???? That makes no sense. What do you want then?

Who said I wanted anything? All I said was that my exhaust is loud in the cabin... since it is MY car, I dont get to hear it drive away....
Didnt think I was being complicated or wanted anything...

Nuki · 03-04-2013, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

Who said I wanted anything? All I said was that my exhaust is loud in the cabin... since it is MY car, I dont get to hear it drive away....
Didnt think I was being complicated or wanted anything...

Ahh gotcha.

Personally the dynamat suggestion is probably a good one. Don't need to go overboard, but a little can take the edge off. I had resonated test pipes and a CBE on my old 350, and it was almost unbearable.

EndyKwon · 04-06-2013, 01:26 AM

So I just bought a G37S muffler, I do know that the tips are going to stick out by 2 inches or less, so it's eventually going to get cut/re-welded.. Rumor has it that the stock 370z pipes aren't the greatest as far as sound goes. Problem is, I don't know how the whole system works..

So air goes into engine via intake to the engine > headers > catalytic converters > mid pipe/y pipe (wait, hold on, is y-pipe a midpipe?) > mufflers?

Either way, my plan is to get the g37 exhaust and swap out the midpipe section with some other brand.

aiming for this noise:

09Nissan · 04-08-2013, 02:50 PM

I HATE the stock exhaust on my car.. I want to add a exhaust to my Z but Im stuck between two.

Fast Intention, and HKS. I have only heard youtube clips, which aren't very accurate. I was looking for some input from people who actually own the exhausts. I want the exhaust to be loud, but sound good. I want it to sound deep and beefy, almost like v8-ish? if that makes sense. I will also be getting stillen intakes, maybe berks HFC, if that matters. Thanks a lot!

Haboob · 04-08-2013, 02:51 PM

I can't give much insight on those two, but I'd check the Intakes/Exhaust section for more in depth responses on these two exhausts.

09Nissan · 04-08-2013, 02:55 PM

I HATE the stock exhaust on my car.. I want to add a exhaust to my Z but Im stuck between two.

Fast Intention, and HKS. I have only heard youtube clips, which aren't very accurate. I was looking for some input from people who actually own the exhausts. I want the exhaust to be loud, but sound good. I want it to sound deep and beefy, almost like v8-ish? if that makes sense. I will also be getting stillen intakes, maybe berks HFC, if that matters. Thanks a lot!

forza370z · 04-08-2013, 03:02 PM

They both sound good. But we can't tell you how good they sound like. The best option for you is to go down to the local meet and hear them for yourself. I myself will prolly get HKS since I had FI before. I'd also recommend you the Motordyne exhaust. They sound awesome.

isayimandrew · 04-08-2013, 03:08 PM

Those Berk HFC will definitely help with the sound you are looking for. I have the FI non resonated exhaust and it sounds great. it has a deep sound to it and its pretty loud. i have no experience with HKS though

09Nissan · 04-08-2013, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the answers so far! Forza, why did you get rid of your F.I. exhaust?

ProfessorDave · 04-08-2013, 03:39 PM

OP, where are you in PA? If you are anywhere near the northeast part of the state, you could hear my FI in person (probably from where you are right now. Even indoors. It's loud).

Volk Z · 04-08-2013, 03:42 PM

Both are quality exhausts. I think more 370z guys have the Fast intentions.
Just an FYI on the fast intentions, a buddy of mine has it and is lowered like 1.5 inches and scraped the shiznit out of the cans.... The HKS i believe is not as low.

Just another thought but the litespeed full titanium exhaust is pretty sexy too. Its a little more then those but since you didnt list a budget i figured i would throw it out to you. I spoke with Patrick at Litespeed and he was a cool guy and was offering great prices!

Wonka2581 · 04-08-2013, 03:56 PM

I love my FI exhaust...

ElVee · 04-08-2013, 04:52 PM

There are a bunch of YouTube videos as well, some of which do a nice job with showing the stock vs the new one, and not having tons of other stuff changed.

+1 for checking out a meet and hearing some options.

Personally, while the Z is a huge upgrade for me and sounds good to me stock, I will someday also upgrade mine, but probably with a Tanabe (Japanese car...Japanese parts...at least that sounds good). I like their sound, and don't really want something loud-look-at-me, but rather something that makes me smile; and bass clarity makes me smile.

Something to deepen out the running sound and give it a better start-up than stock. That's really all I'd want.

Always hear good things about the FI exhausts though, and they sound excellent.

09Nissan · 04-08-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

OP, where are you in PA? If you are anywhere near the northeast part of the state, you could hear my FI in person (probably from where you are right now. Even indoors. It's loud).

Hey, I'm actually right by the king of prussia mall. Only about 10 minutes away from it!

04-08-2013, 02:50 PM	#185 (permalink)
09Nissan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pa Posts: 5 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	Debating between two exhaust. Could someone help? I HATE the stock exhaust on my car.. I want to add a exhaust to my Z but Im stuck between two. Fast Intention, and HKS. I have only heard youtube clips, which aren't very accurate. I was looking for some input from people who actually own the exhausts. I want the exhaust to be loud, but sound good. I want it to sound deep and beefy, almost like v8-ish? if that makes sense. I will also be getting stillen intakes, maybe berks HFC, if that matters. Thanks a lot!

04-08-2013, 02:51 PM	#186 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	I can't give much insight on those two, but I'd check the Intakes/Exhaust section for more in depth responses on these two exhausts. Romulus1 likes this.

04-08-2013, 02:55 PM	#187 (permalink)
09Nissan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pa Posts: 5 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	Stuck between two exhaust.. Could someone help out? I HATE the stock exhaust on my car.. I want to add a exhaust to my Z but Im stuck between two. Fast Intention, and HKS. I have only heard youtube clips, which aren't very accurate. I was looking for some input from people who actually own the exhausts. I want the exhaust to be loud, but sound good. I want it to sound deep and beefy, almost like v8-ish? if that makes sense. I will also be getting stillen intakes, maybe berks HFC, if that matters. Thanks a lot!

04-08-2013, 03:39 PM	#191 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	OP, where are you in PA? If you are anywhere near the northeast part of the state, you could hear my FI in person (probably from where you are right now. Even indoors. It's loud). Romulus1 likes this. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

04-08-2013, 03:42 PM	#192 (permalink)
Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3066	Both are quality exhausts. I think more 370z guys have the Fast intentions. Just an FYI on the fast intentions, a buddy of mine has it and is lowered like 1.5 inches and scraped the shiznit out of the cans.... The HKS i believe is not as low. Just another thought but the litespeed full titanium exhaust is pretty sexy too. Its a little more then those but since you didnt list a budget i figured i would throw it out to you. I spoke with Patrick at Litespeed and he was a cool guy and was offering great prices! __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

04-06-2013, 01:26 AM	#184 (permalink)
EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 428 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 13	So I just bought a G37S muffler, I do know that the tips are going to stick out by 2 inches or less, so it's eventually going to get cut/re-welded.. Rumor has it that the stock 370z pipes aren't the greatest as far as sound goes. Problem is, I don't know how the whole system works.. So air goes into engine via intake to the engine > headers > catalytic converters > mid pipe/y pipe (wait, hold on, is y-pipe a midpipe?) > mufflers? Either way, my plan is to get the g37 exhaust and swap out the midpipe section with some other brand. aiming for this noise:

04-08-2013, 03:02 PM	#188 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	They both sound good. But we can't tell you how good they sound like. The best option for you is to go down to the local meet and hear them for yourself. I myself will prolly get HKS since I had FI before. I'd also recommend you the Motordyne exhaust. They sound awesome.

04-08-2013, 03:08 PM	#189 (permalink)
isayimandrew Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 317 Drives: 13 370Z Nismo MR M6 Rep Power: 13	Those Berk HFC will definitely help with the sound you are looking for. I have the FI non resonated exhaust and it sounds great. it has a deep sound to it and its pretty loud. i have no experience with HKS though

04-08-2013, 03:10 PM	#190 (permalink)
09Nissan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pa Posts: 5 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the answers so far! Forza, why did you get rid of your F.I. exhaust?

04-08-2013, 03:56 PM	#193 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I love my FI exhaust... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

04-08-2013, 04:52 PM	#194 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	There are a bunch of YouTube videos as well, some of which do a nice job with showing the stock vs the new one, and not having tons of other stuff changed. +1 for checking out a meet and hearing some options. Personally, while the Z is a huge upgrade for me and sounds good to me stock, I will someday also upgrade mine, but probably with a Tanabe (Japanese car...Japanese parts...at least that sounds good). I like their sound, and don't really want something loud-look-at-me, but rather something that makes me smile; and bass clarity makes me smile. Something to deepen out the running sound and give it a better start-up than stock. That's really all I'd want. Always hear good things about the FI exhausts though, and they sound excellent.

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