Which exhaust has the most gains?

Methodical4u · 06-15-2011, 03:38 PM

I'm noticing some of them say cat back.. which I know what that is... but i'm speaking in terms of header back I guess?

Just curious... it looks like the FI exhaust gets the most gains.

tjlazer · 06-15-2011, 03:56 PM

All are cat back and you just get a test pipe/HFC for header back. Pretty much all test/HFC are the same.

Yes FI has the most recorded gains with Stillen a close 2nd.

Econ · 06-15-2011, 04:17 PM

For NA, its FastIntentions

Methodical4u · 06-15-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

For NA, its FastIntentions

yeah, that's what I really want to go with... the whole system. I can't do it right now, but hopefully soon. My Fiancee also likes the tone of the exhaust... she's into cars like me and used to have an Evo the same time I did lol.

Jjaden · 06-15-2011, 11:06 PM

I loved the sound of F.I. CBE, but after I added F.I. HFC I find the sound too loud now and borderline 'ricer'

It's difficult to have any type of conversation in the car now without having to shout over the exhaust.

In retrospect I think I would have just left it at the F.I. CBE and not added the HFC.

Just my 2 cents...

Methodical4u · 06-15-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jjaden

I loved the sound of F.I. CBE, but after I added F.I. HFC I find the sound too loud now and borderline 'ricer'

It's difficult to have any type of conversation in the car now without having to shout over the exhaust.

In retrospect I think I would have just left it at the F.I. CBE and not added the HFC.

Just my 2 cents...

is there a more quiet exhaust with good gains? I certainly don't want a loud exhaust.

Methodical4u · 06-15-2011, 11:36 PM

also... i've seen people with 18" resonators on their exhaust... doesn't that make it more quiet?

Cmike2780 · 06-15-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

is there a more quiet exhaust with good gains? I certainly don't want a loud exhaust.

Any of the aftermarket CBE will have gains. The Berk & Stillen CBE's aren't too bad, volume wise. I have the Borla and its pretty close to stock' sound levels at idle. Once you get on it though, I would say it's a little more than twice as loud as stock. It has more of a "growl" compared to the others I've heard.

Methodical4u · 06-16-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Any of the aftermarket CBE will have gains. The Berk & Stillen CBE's aren't too bad, volume wise. I have the Borla and its pretty close to stock' sound levels at idle. Once you get on it though, I would say it's a little more than twice as loud as stock. It has more of a "growl" compared to the others I've heard.

yeah, I don't want to have to yell over the exhaust like the other guy said he has to do over his FI exhaust.

JTTZR · 06-16-2011, 02:28 AM

Exoticspeed PWR-SI - that's what I have. Very quiet in idle/cruise, but loud when you floor it. Not many people here have it, but I love it on my car and I get nothing but good remarks on the looks and the sound.

This is an old picture - the system now comes with X-Pipe, otherwise looks the same

No dyno figures, but it's essentially modeled off of the Amuse system so go and figure.

gaveup · 06-16-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JTTZR

Exoticspeed PWR-SI - that's what I have. Very quiet in idle/cruise, but loud when you floor it. Not many people here have it, but I love it on my car and I get nothing but good remarks on the looks and the sound.

This is an old picture - the system now comes with X-Pipe, otherwise looks the same

No dyno figures, but it's essentially modeled off of the Amuse system so go and figure.

Looks like an invidia without the x pipe......

Econ · 06-16-2011, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jjaden

I loved the sound of F.I. CBE, but after I added F.I. HFC I find the sound too loud now and borderline 'ricer'

It's difficult to have any type of conversation in the car now without having to shout over the exhaust.

In retrospect I think I would have just left it at the F.I. CBE and not added the HFC.

Just my 2 cents...

Dam, i dont even want to know what the ARK with Non Resonated Test Pipes is going to sound like in the cabin.

My GF is gonna hateeee it ha

tjlazer · 06-16-2011, 12:50 PM

Get the FI with 18" resonators and keep the cats--you will be fine

F.I. Inc. · 06-16-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

I'm noticing some of them say cat back.. which I know what that is... but i'm speaking in terms of header back I guess?

Just curious... it looks like the FI exhaust gets the most gains.

I have seen some of my customers have recommended the stock cats and the CBE with 18" resonators. This combination should be more than quiet enough for you.

Weather you are ready to make a purchase now or down the road, please do not hesitate to call me now with any questions that you may have...

Thank you, Tony

Methodical4u · 06-16-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Get the FI with 18" resonators and keep the cats--you will be fine

won't using the stock cats hold back the power a lot?

06-15-2011, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 16	Which exhaust has the most gains? I'm noticing some of them say cat back.. which I know what that is... but i'm speaking in terms of header back I guess? Just curious... it looks like the FI exhaust gets the most gains.

06-15-2011, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	All are cat back and you just get a test pipe/HFC for header back. Pretty much all test/HFC are the same. Yes FI has the most recorded gains with Stillen a close 2nd. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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Jjaden Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 821 Drives: 370Z/MAT SILVER/6MT Rep Power: 17	I loved the sound of F.I. CBE, but after I added F.I. HFC I find the sound too loud now and borderline 'ricer' It's difficult to have any type of conversation in the car now without having to shout over the exhaust. In retrospect I think I would have just left it at the F.I. CBE and not added the HFC. Just my 2 cents... __________________ F.I. / MR WORKS / VOLKS / UAM / CARBON SIGNAL / SHINE AUTO Jjaden's W.I.P. http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...pic-heavy.html

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JTTZR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 136 Drives: Renault Megane RS265 Rep Power: 14	Exoticspeed PWR-SI - that's what I have. Very quiet in idle/cruise, but loud when you floor it. Not many people here have it, but I love it on my car and I get nothing but good remarks on the looks and the sound. This is an old picture - the system now comes with X-Pipe, otherwise looks the same No dyno figures, but it's essentially modeled off of the Amuse system so go and figure. __________________ 2014 Renault Megane R.S. Cup 265 Pipercross Panel Filter // Fastchip Stage 1 ECU remap Last edited by JTTZR; 06-16-2011 at 02:33 AM.

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Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 16	also... i've seen people with 18" resonators on their exhaust... doesn't that make it more quiet?

06-16-2011, 12:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Get the FI with 18" resonators and keep the cats--you will be fine __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV Last edited by tjlazer; 06-16-2011 at 01:16 PM.

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