CNT cat back review w/ video

ERZperformance · 09-06-2012, 12:07 AM

Looks great.

ERZperformance · 10-24-2012, 07:30 PM

Just got a brand new shipment in let me know anyone need one.

.c2 · 10-25-2012, 03:18 AM

Wow you're right, those resonators really do their job well... I'm really surprised with the little amount of rasp in the video

edub370 · 10-25-2012, 09:03 AM

they really do. considering i am running straight tp's as well

cheshirecat · 10-26-2012, 03:40 PM

Pretty happy with mine. Running with ART pipes- zero rasp. Tone is very controlled but aggressive @ wot. Good for a daily driver.

Of course, you have the issues with it clearing the rear sway, but just ended up wrapping it and called it a day.

.c2 · 10-26-2012, 05:36 PM

Oh what that's with non resonated test pipes? Holy crap lol..

@cheshirecat do you mind posting a sound clip of yours with the ART pipes?

cheshirecat · 10-26-2012, 06:40 PM

i'll see if i can take a decent video soon. tropical storm rolling through right now so too much wind to get anything other than an in-cabin.

edub370 · 10-27-2012, 09:19 AM

I also might be able to get another vid today. I know i already have one, but there still aren't many vids online if this system

edub370 · 02-23-2013, 01:22 PM

Thread necro.

Realized i never got around to updating this post with dyno numbers. See sig for numbers. (pulls done with tp's, injen intake, and tune.

edub370 · 04-05-2016, 10:19 PM

So while I had the car up in the air to do camber arms, I figured I'd follow up with a long term review of this exhaust since it seems we don't get too many long term tests on aftermarket parts. After about 5 years about 20k miles it has held up fantastically. I couldn't expect any more from an aftermarket system, much less a $600 one. The tone has changed slightly. It's a little more on the raspy side, but not much more volume. I have only seen a tiny bit of surface rust on the hangers but none on the rest of the system (welds included). It hasn't developed any rattles or leaks, and the fitment is still spot on.

here's some pics of it's current condition

here's the small bit of surface rust i've spotted

honestly i'd still recommend this system for anyone wanting a good exhaust on a budget. this is still one of my favorite mods and i have no plans to change it any time soon.

PSA: keep your exhausts clean and polished and any system can last you a long time

LateShow24 · 04-05-2016, 10:50 PM

Wow thanks for the follow-up !

Jayhovah · 04-05-2016, 10:57 PM

I had one on my 2011 (RIP) and I still miss it. The previous owner of the '13 had already put an Invidia exhaust so I didn't see any reason to change it out... but I liked the CNT more.

bbermann · 04-30-2016, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the follow up review edub370. I have just ordered this (accidentally with blue tips, oh well) and look forward to installing and hearing!

It wil be interesting to see how this sounds with my Berk HFCs. Previously I had Top Speed axle backs and it was just to loud in the cabin...maybe similar to your short tails scenario. Really hoping this is nice for a DD.

Posting your experience with this has been helpful.

stealth23 · 09-19-2016, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbermann

Thanks for the follow up review edub370. I have just ordered this (accidentally with blue tips, oh well) and look forward to installing and hearing!

It wil be interesting to see how this sounds with my Berk HFCs. Previously I had Top Speed axle backs and it was just to loud in the cabin...maybe similar to your short tails scenario. Really hoping this is nice for a DD.

Posting your experience with this has been helpful.

How are you liking your CNT cbe? any issues ? Was planning on getting the Invidia but heard those are on the quite side so Im considering getting the CNT. Let me know Thanks

bbermann · 09-19-2016, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealth23

How are you liking your CNT cbe? any issues ? Was planning on getting the Invidia but heard those are on the quite side so Im considering getting the CNT. Let me know Thanks

Yup, I'm digging this setup. Good sound, zero drone, beautiful materials and finish, easy install.

Will you be happy? I don't know. You really have to hear this stuff in person. Sound clips just don't work. Keep in mind, if you have (or don't) test pipes or high flow cats that can significantly affect the cat back sound too.

CNT is local to you, aren't they? I thought they were in the DFW area. Maybe they can help?

09-06-2012, 12:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
ERZperformance A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hayward Posts: 3,015 Drives: Nissan GTR Rep Power: 22	Looks great. __________________ http://www.cntracing.com http://www.ERZperformance.com 800-363-8599

10-24-2012, 07:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
ERZperformance A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hayward Posts: 3,015 Drives: Nissan GTR Rep Power: 22	Just got a brand new shipment in let me know anyone need one. JESZICA13 likes this. __________________ http://www.cntracing.com http://www.ERZperformance.com 800-363-8599

10-25-2012, 03:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
.c2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: BC Canada Posts: 414 Drives: 09 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	Wow you're right, those resonators really do their job well... I'm really surprised with the little amount of rasp in the video __________________ Instagram // Build Thread Amuse / Mines / Bride / Momo / KW / Hotchkis / Motordyne / Invidia / Injen

10-25-2012, 09:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	they really do. considering i am running straight tp's as well __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

10-26-2012, 05:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
.c2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: BC Canada Posts: 414 Drives: 09 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 13	Oh what that's with non resonated test pipes? Holy crap lol.. @cheshirecat do you mind posting a sound clip of yours with the ART pipes? __________________ Instagram // Build Thread Amuse / Mines / Bride / Momo / KW / Hotchkis / Motordyne / Invidia / Injen

10-26-2012, 03:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Pretty happy with mine. Running with ART pipes- zero rasp. Tone is very controlled but aggressive @ wot. Good for a daily driver. Of course, you have the issues with it clearing the rear sway, but just ended up wrapping it and called it a day.

10-26-2012, 06:40 PM	#22 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	i'll see if i can take a decent video soon. tropical storm rolling through right now so too much wind to get anything other than an in-cabin.

10-27-2012, 09:19 AM	#23 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	I also might be able to get another vid today. I know i already have one, but there still aren't many vids online if this system __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

02-23-2013, 01:22 PM	#24 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	Thread necro. Realized i never got around to updating this post with dyno numbers. See sig for numbers. (pulls done with tp's, injen intake, and tune. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

04-05-2016, 10:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	So while I had the car up in the air to do camber arms, I figured I'd follow up with a long term review of this exhaust since it seems we don't get too many long term tests on aftermarket parts. After about 5 years about 20k miles it has held up fantastically. I couldn't expect any more from an aftermarket system, much less a $600 one. The tone has changed slightly. It's a little more on the raspy side, but not much more volume. I have only seen a tiny bit of surface rust on the hangers but none on the rest of the system (welds included). It hasn't developed any rattles or leaks, and the fitment is still spot on. here's some pics of it's current condition here's the small bit of surface rust i've spotted honestly i'd still recommend this system for anyone wanting a good exhaust on a budget. this is still one of my favorite mods and i have no plans to change it any time soon. PSA: keep your exhausts clean and polished and any system can last you a long time __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq Last edited by edub370; 04-05-2016 at 10:26 PM.

04-05-2016, 10:50 PM	#26 (permalink)
LateShow24 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: City of angeles Posts: 92 Drives: Drives Rep Power: 9	Wow thanks for the follow-up !

04-30-2016, 09:35 AM	#28 (permalink)
bbermann Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 218 Drives: '13 370Z nismo Rep Power: 21	Thanks for the follow up review edub370. I have just ordered this (accidentally with blue tips, oh well) and look forward to installing and hearing! It wil be interesting to see how this sounds with my Berk HFCs. Previously I had Top Speed axle backs and it was just to loud in the cabin...maybe similar to your short tails scenario. Really hoping this is nice for a DD. Posting your experience with this has been helpful.

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