What do you like/dislike about your exhaust?

cycy89 · 02-21-2012, 04:08 PM

Are you planning on getting a new exhaust and can't decided which ones to get?
If you have already bought you exhaust, do you remember how difficult it was to make a decision between tons of exhausts out there(at least it was pretty difficult for me b/c I was on a tight budget)?
What is your price range?
What kind of exhaust do you have or plan on getting?
What do you like/dislike about it? For instance: bigger tips, dual-opening tips, burnt tips, louder sound, light weight, cheaper price, etc.
If you could make changes to your exhaust, what kind of changes would you make?

Please help me out if you want to see the 'ultimate exhaust' in the future. I'm working with an company right now and they will take all your suggestions into consideration to develop their future exhaust systems for 370Z's.
Thanks!

EDIT: here's the part 2 of this thread!
What do you like/dislike about your exhaust PART 2

NewlyIMPORTed · 02-21-2012, 04:27 PM

I loved how raw the agency power exhaust was and how pronounced it was at idle, but it was too loud for a DD. I loved my ark but wish it was just a tad louder at cruising speeds. the WOT of the ark was pure sex though. I was paired up with Berk HFC's for both exhausts as well.

russmanZ34 · 02-21-2012, 05:47 PM

Ok my only complaint about my STILLEN exhaust are the tips. They could be angled to more closely match stock, but other than that I am happy!

roplusbee · 02-21-2012, 07:25 PM

I have the F.I. TDX. I only have 2 compaints. 1. I bashed up the cans on my evil driveway from hell and 2. I need a 3" now that I am going TT. I love everything else about it. So much that I am on the list to get the 3" version...........

SPOHN · 02-21-2012, 07:27 PM

Wish I bigger tips on my Greddy. Other than that 100% happy.

KB2 · 02-21-2012, 07:59 PM

i have the Tanabe

it fits my style well. quiet until you floor it,and unlike alot of exhausts on here, it seems to keep the z's original tone better,tips fit perfectly also. however sometimes i wish it was a tad louder...but thats what hfc and such are for

GaleForce · 02-21-2012, 08:18 PM

I have Berk HFC and CBE. I bought it for the performance gains, everything else was a bonus.

Pros-

Proven performance gains
Wicked sound
Nice fit and finish
Top notch customer service

Cons-

There is a bit of rasp from the HFC when letting off the throttle at low ~2000 RPM

Like I said, I bought if for the performance gains. The very slight rasp (from the HFC only) doesn't bother me but I added it as a con because that does tend to bother people on this forum.

Mandingo · 02-21-2012, 10:22 PM

Like GaleForce said, the Berk combo does sound awesome.

It sounds like a really pissed off Racing Chewbacca above 4k rpm and like a burbling, slightly cantankerous Chewbacca in normal city driving.

I did have an issue with the tips not being totally straight. Nobody else I pointed it out to could see what I was talking about

. But it was a simple fix to get them perfectly aligned.

6MT · 02-21-2012, 10:31 PM

When I chose Stillen, they we really the only ones making Hfc's & CAI's for the 370. Yes, I was pretty early on in the life of the 370... So my choice wasn't difficult. And I have no complaints. I like the sound, the gains, and the look of the tailpipes.

cc370z · 02-21-2012, 11:06 PM

Agency Power, the sound matches the looks of the car. The AP people and the products are of the highest quality! Nothing but love here for AP.

NewlyIMPORTed · 02-21-2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cc370z

The AP people and the products are of the highest quality!

cycy89 · 02-22-2012, 12:51 AM

Wow thanks for the great information guys! Reps++++++!

LakeShow · 02-22-2012, 01:03 AM

Berk CBE and HFC is one of the best in sound, fitment is close or better than OEM, doesn't have any fancy exhaust tips(ex. big and round or burnt tips), and power gains are among the best of any of the top exhausts or the 370z.

cycy89 · 02-22-2012, 05:34 PM

bump

cycy89 · 02-24-2012, 02:36 PM

bump bump

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02-21-2012, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
cycy89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 120mph somewhere Posts: 1,097 Drives: #TTURBOZ Rep Power: 30	What do you like/dislike about your exhaust? Are you planning on getting a new exhaust and can't decided which ones to get? If you have already bought you exhaust, do you remember how difficult it was to make a decision between tons of exhausts out there(at least it was pretty difficult for me b/c I was on a tight budget)? What is your price range? What kind of exhaust do you have or plan on getting? What do you like/dislike about it? For instance: bigger tips, dual-opening tips, burnt tips, louder sound, light weight, cheaper price, etc. If you could make changes to your exhaust, what kind of changes would you make? Please help me out if you want to see the 'ultimate exhaust' in the future. I'm working with an company right now and they will take all your suggestions into consideration to develop their future exhaust systems for 370Z's. Thanks! EDIT: here's the part 2 of this thread! What do you like/dislike about your exhaust PART 2 Last edited by cycy89; 02-29-2012 at 03:09 PM.

02-21-2012, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	I loved how raw the agency power exhaust was and how pronounced it was at idle, but it was too loud for a DD. I loved my ark but wish it was just a tad louder at cruising speeds. the WOT of the ark was pure sex though. I was paired up with Berk HFC's for both exhausts as well. __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

02-21-2012, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
russmanZ34 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: k hilngkbhmisrfjlk Posts: 28 Drives: 3f Rep Power: 14	Exhaust like/dislike Ok my only complaint about my STILLEN exhaust are the tips. They could be angled to more closely match stock, but other than that I am happy!

02-21-2012, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	I have the F.I. TDX. I only have 2 compaints. 1. I bashed up the cans on my evil driveway from hell and 2. I need a 3" now that I am going TT. I love everything else about it. So much that I am on the list to get the 3" version........... __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

02-21-2012, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Wish I bigger tips on my Greddy. Other than that 100% happy. __________________

02-21-2012, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
KB2 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 243 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	i have the Tanabe it fits my style well. quiet until you floor it,and unlike alot of exhausts on here, it seems to keep the z's original tone better,tips fit perfectly also. however sometimes i wish it was a tad louder...but thats what hfc and such are for

02-21-2012, 08:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	I have Berk HFC and CBE. I bought it for the performance gains, everything else was a bonus. Pros- Proven performance gains Wicked sound Nice fit and finish Top notch customer service Cons- There is a bit of rasp from the HFC when letting off the throttle at low ~2000 RPM Like I said, I bought if for the performance gains. The very slight rasp (from the HFC only) doesn't bother me but I added it as a con because that does tend to bother people on this forum. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

02-21-2012, 10:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	Like GaleForce said, the Berk combo does sound awesome. It sounds like a really pissed off Racing Chewbacca above 4k rpm and like a burbling, slightly cantankerous Chewbacca in normal city driving. I did have an issue with the tips not being totally straight. Nobody else I pointed it out to could see what I was talking about . But it was a simple fix to get them perfectly aligned. __________________ some mods

02-21-2012, 10:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	When I chose Stillen, they we really the only ones making Hfc's & CAI's for the 370. Yes, I was pretty early on in the life of the 370... So my choice wasn't difficult. And I have no complaints. I like the sound, the gains, and the look of the tailpipes. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-21-2012, 11:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	Agency Power, the sound matches the looks of the car. The AP people and the products are of the highest quality! Nothing but love here for AP.

02-22-2012, 12:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
cycy89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 120mph somewhere Posts: 1,097 Drives: #TTURBOZ Rep Power: 30	Wow thanks for the great information guys! Reps++++++! __________________ Fast Intentions Twin Turbo Kit GT2860RS, 677WHP\|FI 34 row oil cooler\|F.I. CBE\|Fast 500E return fuel system\|FI trans cooler\|FI billet aluminum flex plate\|Excedy clutch packs\|ENKEI RP03\|BC BR coilovers\|SEIBON Carbon\|EVO-R Rear fog light\|GTR push start\|Whiteline sway bars, Diff bushing\|DSS axles\|ECUTekW/FlexFuelTune

02-22-2012, 01:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Berk CBE and HFC is one of the best in sound, fitment is close or better than OEM, doesn't have any fancy exhaust tips(ex. big and round or burnt tips), and power gains are among the best of any of the top exhausts or the 370z. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

02-22-2012, 05:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
cycy89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 120mph somewhere Posts: 1,097 Drives: #TTURBOZ Rep Power: 30	bump __________________ Fast Intentions Twin Turbo Kit GT2860RS, 677WHP\|FI 34 row oil cooler\|F.I. CBE\|Fast 500E return fuel system\|FI trans cooler\|FI billet aluminum flex plate\|Excedy clutch packs\|ENKEI RP03\|BC BR coilovers\|SEIBON Carbon\|EVO-R Rear fog light\|GTR push start\|Whiteline sway bars, Diff bushing\|DSS axles\|ECUTekW/FlexFuelTune

02-24-2012, 02:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
cycy89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 120mph somewhere Posts: 1,097 Drives: #TTURBOZ Rep Power: 30	bump bump __________________ Fast Intentions Twin Turbo Kit GT2860RS, 677WHP\|FI 34 row oil cooler\|F.I. CBE\|Fast 500E return fuel system\|FI trans cooler\|FI billet aluminum flex plate\|Excedy clutch packs\|ENKEI RP03\|BC BR coilovers\|SEIBON Carbon\|EVO-R Rear fog light\|GTR push start\|Whiteline sway bars, Diff bushing\|DSS axles\|ECUTekW/FlexFuelTune

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