Review: MotorDyne Shockwave))) E370 Exhaust

MaDMaXX

Can't comment on it that well, but i have a friend with a similar WRX, his is louder than my 350 on cold start.

I'd say you'll be fine, i leave around 6am and no one has complained...

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'04.5 350Z - Very Motordyne.

Boost_lee

Cold start can be a bit loud in a garage setting with the E370/ART combo - I haven't had complaints yet, but sometimes feel a little guilty if its real early

Can't believe its been 2 years since this review! I'm glad that users have found it useful and used it to purchase/not purchase the E370.

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My TT Z

preR35

Thanks for your input, guys ^

V1H

@Boost_lee I love your write up Rep'd

And, Tony @Motordyne.. OMG what a marvel of an exhaust and sound
With a GTM TT in the pipeline I've been looking at F.I. 2.5" CBE or AAM 3" dual CBE, but now I'm all over this 2.5"/3" hybrid Shockwave))) E370Z. It'd suit my as-yet stock motor while being future proof for forced induction.

So Tony, where do I have to sign to call one mine
And I need a shipping quote to U.K., please.

Btw, a curious question. What if the resonators at the tailpipes were removed, or opened/closed with an exhaust valve. How would the sound change? I'm a fan of muffler delete (e.g. AAM shorties) and wonder it I could win some extra rasp (I love the occasional uncivilized evil spitting exhaust )

Cheers

MaDMaXX

Don't worry, this thing will spit when you drive it hard

Try Abbey Motorsports for a UK supplier if you want that option.

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V1H

Thx for the hint, will try them out

zian

I just bought my motordyne shockwave in the uk using Tarmac Sportz awesome service and it was at my front door in two and a half weeks!!!

With regards to uncivilized evil spitting exhaust, the only way to describe it is a monster. When you give it the beans the sound is absolutely insane, my mate thought id just bought the love child of a 458 Italia and a superbike when i was heading down the road!

peleincubus

I'm confused on why this exhaust isn't more popular. In this thread people say that the FI exhaust has drone and hiss and this one doesn't then why does it seem that the FI exhaust seems to be more popular then all the other exhaust systems combined??

As far as what I'm looking for I want a deeper and not too loud but noticeable at idle sound (I guess a v8)

I've read so much on here I guess I just need to hear a few in person.

MaDMaXX

Mostly because it's expensive, it's a lot to invest in 'just' an exhaust.

If you get something that's louder at idle, it will be even louder elsewhere, you won't get a V8 type noise either, their noise is based upon rough running, the V6 is a smooth motor.

However, as civilized as the Motordyne is, the idle noise is 'different' and pleasant.

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peleincubus

Thanks for the reply. And it sounds so obvious when you say it. But if it is louder at idle then it would be louder throughout the rest of the rpm range.

I know jack about cars but I'm learning I suppose.

MaDMaXX

Whilst true, more specifically i was referring to the ability for it to be a nice cruiser, not to be making noise just driving down the road at a set speed, like a certain other popular Jap car manufacturer which is popular with young drivers.

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V1H

Woohoo! Got my Motordyne Shockwave))) E370Z delivered now
I ordered it through Mark @ Abbeymotorsports here in the U.K.
£1879.50, incl. shipment.
Excellent service. Very very pleased, Mark

Below are some photos of the exhaust. I took the time to measure all dimensions and weigh it accurately: 26.36 kg in total.
I'm waiting for a pair of car ramps to arrive, then I'll install the exhaust at home. Can't wait

Staples

Congrats V1H! You're going to love the way it sounds and the heads that it turns.

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'08 Infiniti G37s - Forced Induction Fed

MaDMaXX

Nice V1H - now you gotta tell me what Prelude you had and on what boards?

Here's mine before i left the UK.

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V1H

Car ramps arrived this morning.
And I just finished installing my Motodyne Shockwave)))

Holy m*****f****** ****! The sound is simply otherworldly
My Z now sounds like it's on steroids. I expected a lot but this exhaust sound just blows my socks

The install was a breeze on the ramps. Though, working towards the cats I had to jack the car slightly on either front. The exhaust piping lines up perfectly. Only thing, you gotta figure out which way round the Y-pipe goes, coz it got a slight kink at its collector flange and it wouldn't say what's "up" or "down". As for the muffler, I simply assumed the Motordyne Logo is "down", which fortunately turned out to be right. The install leaflet should have mentioned these.
Got a bit wet towards the end of the install. See below phots.

Car ramps.. ready to get going


OEM exhaust off. Looks like cheap garbage and is only 1yr old



Motordyne Shockwave on.. Wet and Sexy!

The Ti tips I'll install tomorrow