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

370Z Purist · 10-07-2012, 10:46 AM

ARK makes relatively quiet systems.

370z 40th · 10-07-2012, 11:06 AM

H K S hi power just put on mine love it not load at all you would be amazed

Apyung1506 · 10-07-2012, 01:41 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. Stretcho, that's what I was looking for as a review on the Tanabe. I've looked into Ark but from videos and sound clips they sounded louder than the Agency.

ZKraken22 · 10-07-2012, 03:15 PM

Exoticspeed system man its pretty good.

RUFFSTUFF · 10-07-2012, 08:59 PM

I'm confused... (imagine that)... you had a CBE but it was too loud so now you want HFC's and a CBE, but you want it to be quieter than when you just had a CBE? What am I missing here?

ZMan8 · 10-07-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apyung1506

So I'm in the market for an exhaust system again. I had previously installed the Agency Power CBE in my Z. I loved how it sounded and got many compliments from co-workers, friends, an family. The only problem was it was slightly too loud at the end of the day. So I ended up selling it to anothe member. I am now reaching out to you guys & girls for exhaust options. Looking for something that has a good deep tone to it but not loud or drone of course. Also I think I'll be going with a hi flow cat this time around as we'll. So need help with choosing a cat that doesn't hiss or sound to raspy. When I was looking at CBEs in the past, I liked the YouTube videos of the tanabe medallion. Anyone running this systems? If so, thoughts. Before for I forget while making this decision process I will be doing some suspension work next summer so I need to avoid a CBE that would drag or scratch when lowered. Thanks.

All HFC will hiss.

bacardisk3 · 10-10-2012, 12:55 AM

all hfc will hiss? i thought the ark ones didnt..i thought it was that all test pipes will hiss

forza370z · 10-23-2012, 07:51 PM

I thought only snakes will hiss.

yongxshin · 10-24-2012, 01:15 PM

I just picked up the Stillen CBE's yesterday, and I have to say, they're quite perfect for me.

I'm an audio freak and put in a lot of money into the car's sound system, and I wanted an exhaust that doesn't put that investment to waste.

The exhaust is respectably loud outside of the car (although not even close to the Fast Intentions ones or the Greddy Ti-C). Not loud enough to attract unwanted attention, but loud enough so people know its there.

Inside the car, absolutely no drone, revertebration, vibrating, or anything. Unless you're revving or past 3.5k rpm or so.

So if you want an exhaust that'll give you a quiet interior unless you punch it or roll down your windows, I'd say this is for you.

showme99 · 10-24-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yongxshin

I just picked up the Stillen CBE's yesterday, and I have to say, they're quite perfect for me.

I'm an audio freak and put in a lot of money into the car's sound system, and I wanted an exhaust that doesn't put that investment to waste.

The exhaust is respectably loud outside of the car (although not even close to the Fast Intentions ones or the Greddy Ti-C). Not loud enough to attract unwanted attention, but loud enough so people know its there.

Inside the car, absolutely no drone, revertebration, vibrating, or anything. Unless you're revving or past 3.5k rpm or so.

So if you want an exhaust that'll give you a quiet interior unless you punch it or roll down your windows, I'd say this is for you.

Yongxshin, thanks for sharing your opinions on the Stillen CBE. I'm glad it's working out for you. After reading your review, I'm strongly considering a purchase of this exhaust at some point. Were you able to take advantage of the promotion that Stillen is running right now (buy the exhaust, get the air intake for free)?

daisuke149 · 10-24-2012, 02:00 PM

An FYI, the ARK is similar to the stillen in terms of its not overly loud on everyday driving and has no drone, but if you gun its definitely noticeable with an awesome sound.

Plus the ARK's looks way better!

Read T · 10-24-2012, 02:05 PM

Put on the Nismo370Z cat-back on my Z. This is the OE one, not the S-Tune. Made it very mildly louder, deeper. No rasping, no droning, no N/V/H. Tips are nice and large too. I'd recommend it for anyone wanting an OEM exhaust upgrade.

AreJay · 10-24-2012, 02:30 PM

Can someone please tell me what exhaust this is ImageUploadedByTapatalk1351103449.794038.jpg

98intrigue · 10-24-2012, 02:39 PM

Look to be custom. GTM's quad ehxaust has the tips farther apart from eachother. The Zele quad exhaust has offset tips and are also farther apart.

dang370z · 10-24-2012, 02:47 PM

I've been looking around for some time now... Quick and simple question I guess. Which one is the most quiet of the three Stillen, HKS, or FI 18'? I want something slightly louder than stock but not to much. If anyone heard all 3 of these in person could chime in it would be really helpful.

10-07-2012, 10:46 AM	#106 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	ARK makes relatively quiet systems. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

10-07-2012, 11:06 AM	#107 (permalink)
370z 40th Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: katy, tx Posts: 66 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Ann. Rep Power: 15	H K S hi power just put on mine love it not load at all you would be amazed wheee! likes this.

10-07-2012, 03:15 PM	#109 (permalink)
ZKraken22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,115 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Exoticspeed system man its pretty good. __________________ Litespeed Racing Titanium Cold Air intake// GT Haus Axle// GarageLine combo// Nismo sway bars// Nismo Spoiler // Berk TP's

10-07-2012, 08:59 PM	#110 (permalink)
RUFFSTUFF Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 233 Drives: 2012 370Z TOURING Rep Power: 13	I'm confused... (imagine that)... you had a CBE but it was too loud so now you want HFC's and a CBE, but you want it to be quieter than when you just had a CBE? What am I missing here? Nuccigucci likes this. __________________ 2012 370Z Touring w/ NAV, Black Powdercoat, aFe Takeda CAI, Invidia Gemini Ti-tip Catback Exhaust, DVD/NAV bypass

10-24-2012, 02:00 PM	#116 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	An FYI, the ARK is similar to the stillen in terms of its not overly loud on everyday driving and has no drone, but if you gun its definitely noticeable with an awesome sound. Plus the ARK's looks way better! Nuccigucci and Zbrah like this.

10-07-2012, 01:41 PM	#108 (permalink)
Apyung1506 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Va Posts: 29 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z 6spd Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the quick replies. Stretcho, that's what I was looking for as a review on the Tanabe. I've looked into Ark but from videos and sound clips they sounded louder than the Agency.

10-10-2012, 12:55 AM	#112 (permalink)
bacardisk3 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: nj Posts: 34 Drives: 11 370z Rep Power: 14	all hfc will hiss? i thought the ark ones didnt..i thought it was that all test pipes will hiss

10-23-2012, 07:51 PM	#113 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	I thought only snakes will hiss.

10-24-2012, 01:15 PM	#114 (permalink)
yongxshin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cerritos, California Age: 36 Posts: 16 Drives: 2012 370z 7AT Rep Power: 13	I just picked up the Stillen CBE's yesterday, and I have to say, they're quite perfect for me. I'm an audio freak and put in a lot of money into the car's sound system, and I wanted an exhaust that doesn't put that investment to waste. The exhaust is respectably loud outside of the car (although not even close to the Fast Intentions ones or the Greddy Ti-C). Not loud enough to attract unwanted attention, but loud enough so people know its there. Inside the car, absolutely no drone, revertebration, vibrating, or anything. Unless you're revving or past 3.5k rpm or so. So if you want an exhaust that'll give you a quiet interior unless you punch it or roll down your windows, I'd say this is for you.

10-24-2012, 02:05 PM	#117 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Put on the Nismo370Z cat-back on my Z. This is the OE one, not the S-Tune. Made it very mildly louder, deeper. No rasping, no droning, no N/V/H. Tips are nice and large too. I'd recommend it for anyone wanting an OEM exhaust upgrade. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

10-24-2012, 02:30 PM	#118 (permalink)
AreJay Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Norco Posts: 179 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 13	Can someone please tell me what exhaust this is ImageUploadedByTapatalk1351103449.794038.jpg

10-24-2012, 02:39 PM	#119 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	Look to be custom. GTM's quad ehxaust has the tips farther apart from eachother. The Zele quad exhaust has offset tips and are also farther apart. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

10-24-2012, 02:47 PM	#120 (permalink)
dang370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NoLA Posts: 242 Drives: 2013 MBlack Rep Power: 16	I've been looking around for some time now... Quick and simple question I guess. Which one is the most quiet of the three Stillen, HKS, or FI 18'? I want something slightly louder than stock but not to much. If anyone heard all 3 of these in person could chime in it would be really helpful.

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