Nissan 370Z Forum  

Which Exhaust is Louder between these two??

I am in the market for a new cat back exhaust. I have narrowed my choices down between the HKS Hi-power and Fast Intentions with 18" resonators and carbon fiber

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


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-10-2011, 03:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Rooskey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 974
Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR
Rep Power: 16
Rooskey will become famous soon enough
Default Which Exhaust is Louder between these two??

I am in the market for a new cat back exhaust. I have narrowed my choices down between the HKS Hi-power and Fast Intentions with 18" resonators and carbon fiber mufflers. Which of these two exhaust are going to be louder. I have heard in person the F.I. but not the HKS. Thanks for the help
Rooskey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2011, 03:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Mike Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: San Diego
Posts: 76
Drives: 11' 370 Z
Rep Power: 14
Mike Z is on a distinguished road
Default

fast intention 12" res ?
Mike Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2011, 04:10 PM   #3 (permalink)
Administrator
 
Trips's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Disneyland, Ca
Posts: 8,730
Drives: 🔰
Rep Power: 10
Trips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond reputeTrips has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Hands down the FI exhaust is louder but not annoying loud. The HKS is quieter at idle and during normal driving, it only comes to life at the higher rpm ranges and it's a sweet sound indeed. Either is a good choice but you have to choose whats right for you.

Check out AK's Video's

Finally Got my exhaust! HKS Hi-Power Ti Exhaust (many Pics, Video inside AK370Z)
__________________


http://www.the370z.com/payments.php

Last edited by Trips; 10-10-2011 at 04:18 PM.
Trips is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2011, 04:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
wheee!'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Mod Capital of Canada
Age: 57
Posts: 7,354
Drives: cars. lots of cars.
Rep Power: 40182
wheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond repute
Default

HKS is more refined at cruise, quieter at idle. FI is all around aggressive and racey! I like the HKS personally but the FI is sweet too.
__________________

H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more...
My Journal
wheee! is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2011, 04:28 PM   #5 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Rooskey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 974
Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR
Rep Power: 16
Rooskey will become famous soon enough
Default

[QUOTE=Triple's;1351803]Hands down the FI exhaust is louder but not annoying loud. The HKS is quieter at idle and during normal driving, it only comes to life at the higher rpm ranges and it's a sweet sound indeed. Either is a good choice but you have to choose whats right for you.

Check out AK's Video's


Thanks for the input. I think im leaning towards hks. I dont want anything to loud and if the hks comes to life only during WOT then thats the one for me.
Rooskey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2011, 04:36 PM   #6 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
wheee!'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Mod Capital of Canada
Age: 57
Posts: 7,354
Drives: cars. lots of cars.
Rep Power: 40182
wheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond reputewheee! has a reputation beyond repute
Default

HKS plus Berk's is the bomb! plus you don't have as much ground clearance with FI if you're thinking of lowering springs etc.

...but I am biased! lol. Truth is my friends have FI and it is nice but too much drone for me at cruise.
__________________

H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more...
My Journal
wheee! is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2011, 04:41 PM   #7 (permalink)
The370Z.com Sponsor
 
370Ztune's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 2,477
Drives: Z34 370Z
Rep Power: 46
370Ztune has a reputation beyond repute370Ztune has a reputation beyond repute370Ztune has a reputation beyond repute370Ztune has a reputation beyond repute370Ztune has a reputation beyond repute370Ztune has a reputation beyond repute370Ztune has a reputation beyond repute370Ztune has a reputation beyond repute370Ztune has a reputation beyond repute370Ztune has a reputation beyond repute370Ztune has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I think if you want good exhaust for a DD, go with the HKS. The FI has a nice sound, but a few people have complained about drone at highway speeds.
370Ztune is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2011, 05:14 PM   #8 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Rooskey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 974
Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR
Rep Power: 16
Rooskey will become famous soon enough
Default

Yea I have heard the F.I. people complain about hwy cruising drone. Right now I have F.I. longtube headers and the factory Nismo cat-back. Im not looking for anything loud just a little less restrictive than what I have now. Who has good pricing on the HKS system??
Rooskey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2011, 11:11 PM   #9 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
MattP725's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Toms River, NJ
Posts: 1,904
Drives: 2010 40th
Rep Power: 17
MattP725 will become famous soon enough
Default

+1 on HKS... the CNT is basically a :cough: rip-off of the HKS and I love it.
MattP725 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2011, 11:31 AM   #10 (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 Rooskey View Post
Yea I have heard the F.I. people complain about hwy cruising drone. Right now I have F.I. longtube headers and the factory Nismo cat-back. Im not looking for anything loud just a little less restrictive than what I have now. Who has good pricing on the HKS system??
Here is where in lyes the problem: The HKS is smaller diameter tubing than our header collector as well as our CBE. This is why it is quieter however it will hinder the performance of your car with our headers! From a performance standpoint I strongly recommend against that combination. I can also tell you that combination will give you RASP. I have installed test pipes, resonated test pipes & HFC's with the HKS and every time I have heard RASP at 2500-4200 RPMS. The HKS exhaust plain and simple cannot support the exhaust flow of aftermarket forward accessories! I am not being biased, it is a fact. I have heard it with my own ears.

Now I can maximize your performance with our CBE and virtually eliminate any RASP. The 18" resonators will be the defining factor in this. Now if you want it slightly quieter than go with the SS mufflers opposed to the CF. Either way since you already have headers on the car, you will get some drone however how much is subjective.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call 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 10-11-2011, 01:09 PM   #11 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Rooskey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 974
Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR
Rep Power: 16
Rooskey will become famous soon enough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by F.I. Inc. View Post
Here is where in lyes the problem: The HKS is smaller diameter tubing than our header collector as well as our CBE. This is why it is quieter however it will hinder the performance of your car with our headers! From a performance standpoint I strongly recommend against that combination. I can also tell you that combination will give you RASP. I have installed test pipes, resonated test pipes & HFC's with the HKS and every time I have heard RASP at 2500-4200 RPMS. The HKS exhaust plain and simple cannot support the exhaust flow of aftermarket forward accessories! I am not being biased, it is a fact. I have heard it with my own ears.

Now I can maximize your performance with our CBE and virtually eliminate any RASP. The 18" resonators will be the defining factor in this. Now if you want it slightly quieter than go with the SS mufflers opposed to the CF. Either way since you already have headers on the car, you will get some drone however how much is subjective.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me directly...

Thank you, Tony


Can I get 24" resonators?
Rooskey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2011, 04:04 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 Rooskey View Post
Can I get 24" resonators?
They will not fit given the design of the system.
__________________
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 10-11-2011, 04:59 PM   #13 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Glokwork's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Roanoke, VA
Posts: 2,657
Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT
Rep Power: 22
Glokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rooskey View Post
Yea I have heard the F.I. people complain about hwy cruising drone. Right now I have F.I. longtube headers and the factory Nismo cat-back. Im not looking for anything loud just a little less restrictive than what I have now. Who has good pricing on the HKS system??
Hey man, hope you find the setup you are looking for. I'll trade ya my exhaust for your headers if you are interested in that.
__________________
Precision Turbo Tial Turbosmart Fast Intentions Seibon Prosport Advan AD08R HKS Hipermax IV Nismo Evo-R PW:JDM UpRev Pioneer Escort Volk CE28N
Top Mount Single Turbo 551whp/482wtq@10psi

Glokwork is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2011, 05:04 PM   #14 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Rooskey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 974
Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR
Rep Power: 16
Rooskey will become famous soon enough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Glokwork View Post
Hey man, hope you find the setup you are looking for. I'll trade ya my exhaust for your headers if you are interested in that.

Lol!! I couldnt imagine having to put the stock manifolds back on.
Rooskey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2011, 05:13 PM   #15 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Glokwork's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Roanoke, VA
Posts: 2,657
Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT
Rep Power: 22
Glokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond reputeGlokwork has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rooskey View Post
Lol!! I couldnt imagine having to put the stock manifolds back on.
Haha no doubt man...I'm looking to go with a louder setup for myself. Honestly, I don't think they're is a better exhaust out there than the FI. I think you will be very pleased with SS and 18" resonators. The drone shouldn't be that bad with it and I know lots of people have went back to stock cats and were very happy with no drone.
__________________
Precision Turbo Tial Turbosmart Fast Intentions Seibon Prosport Advan AD08R HKS Hipermax IV Nismo Evo-R PW:JDM UpRev Pioneer Escort Volk CE28N
Top Mount Single Turbo 551whp/482wtq@10psi

Glokwork 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
Getting Car Louder jr92 Intake/Exhaust 12 06-15-2011 08:16 PM
Which is louder? Big J Intake/Exhaust 10 11-09-2010 10:33 AM
A lil louder... Mythic Intake/Exhaust 16 09-22-2010 07:05 PM
Is it possible that adding an intake can make your exhaust sound louder/deeper? craniac24 Intake/Exhaust 8 05-01-2010 03:08 PM
Bolder, louder exhaust note dpope Intake/Exhaust 57 01-19-2010 06:41 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:32 PM.


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