Fast Intentions exhaust is here! (continued)

axmea? · 01-25-2013, 11:51 PM

^^^ InsanO -- Congrats on your purchase. I have mine for about 2.5 months now and it's great. Just love the exhaust. You'll be breaking necks down under and will be very exclusive. If you can, pair it with HFCs and it's gold! Let us know what you think.

I remember getting a thumbs up from a beer truck driver as I was turning onto the main road after my exhaust was installed at Tony's shop. I do not recall a day when no one turned heads. The sound is just that impressive and coming from a Z does not hurt either.

Niche79 · 01-26-2013, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InsanO

I know the feeling - watching everyone else with their fancy photos and videos whilst sitting there waiting for yours to arrive hehe.. Time actually flies once you've ordered it, its only the final week which felt like it went foreverrrrrrr!

Not sure the exact nature of the delay but I think it had something to do with Customs wanting to see an itemized list of what was in the box (i.e. lead pipe, muffler etc.) I managed to catch Tony in the office late that night and he sorted it out directly with them.

Thanks again for your help the other day (night) Tony. Hopefully this was just a once-off and not a sign of things to come! Will let you know if I've got any queries during/post-install, otherwise I'm sure I'll be in touch when I decide its time for HFCs/intakes :P

Wow that's just crazy, when I type in things for customs it just has to say whats in the box, nothing more. And since you just had the exhause, that should be one item alone unless you had headers or HFC's. I guess they could get picky then but sheesh, it clearly made it outa the USA just fine.

henryy370z · 01-26-2013, 08:57 AM

Pics

G37Sam · 01-27-2013, 03:42 PM

FI Mufflers just sound great with any engine!!

G37 RB30DET (Still breaking in) - YouTube

cavemancan · 01-27-2013, 04:23 PM

Stand by...Install Pics, video reving, video doing small tunnel run.

@ Tony...I hate you guys!! Now I need a quote for resonated mid pipes. It sounds so F'ing awesome I am wondering how much more awesomeness there is if it was a little bit louder LMAO!!!

Steel Billet · 01-27-2013, 10:54 PM

For the last several weeks I've been reading the threads on the FI exhaust. A couple of questions come to my mind , curious if most people are having them installed or doing it themselves?
I can see the benefit of a lift but I don't know if I trust a chain muffler shop like Midas doing the install on my new "Z".

Also wondering about the labor cost of the installation?
I would appreciate any feedback and maybe a vote of confidence in a place like Midas or suggestions.

JC671 · 01-27-2013, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steel Billet

For the last several weeks I've been reading the threads on the FI exhaust. A couple of questions come to my mind , curious if most people are having them installed or doing it themselves?
I can see the benefit of a lift but I don't know if I trust a chain muffler shop like Midas doing the install on my new "Z".

Also wondering about the labor cost of the installation?
I would appreciate any feedback and maybe a vote of confidence in a place like Midas or suggestions.

A CBE is something that can be done with relative ease...

I would not trust a shop that is not a tuner shop to do work on it.

Get jack stands and a jack and put it up. It can be done with ease.

I'm lucky to have access to a lift :-)

XwChriswX · 01-28-2013, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steel Billet

For the last several weeks I've been reading the threads on the FI exhaust. A couple of questions come to my mind , curious if most people are having them installed or doing it themselves?
I can see the benefit of a lift but I don't know if I trust a chain muffler shop like Midas doing the install on my new "Z".

Also wondering about the labor cost of the installation?
I would appreciate any feedback and maybe a vote of confidence in a place like Midas or suggestions.

I wouldn't dare take it to a Mineke or Midas to have the work done, but a Custom/Performance auto shop can.

If you're only installing the CBE, then save the money and do it yourself in the driveway. If you're looking to install HFC's/TP's/Headers and are not very well stocked in tools, or don't have a high mechanical ability, I would leave it to the shop for the peace of mind.

Rusty · 01-28-2013, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steel Billet

For the last several weeks I've been reading the threads on the FI exhaust. A couple of questions come to my mind , curious if most people are having them installed or doing it themselves?
I can see the benefit of a lift but I don't know if I trust a chain muffler shop like Midas doing the install on my new "Z".

Also wondering about the labor cost of the installation?
I would appreciate any feedback and maybe a vote of confidence in a place like Midas or suggestions.

I did my LTH's and the rest of my exhaust myself. Using jack stands lifting the Z up about 18" off the ground.

cavemancan · 01-28-2013, 04:33 AM

Just a little video to hold you off till I post all the pics/vids later today

jlo370z · 01-29-2013, 06:34 PM

#647 waiting for me at the door today

, now it gets to sit for 2 more months while we wait for the salt to be gone.

If the exhaust sounds anything as good as it looks, and the care they took to ship it

, no doubt ill be happier then flies on poop LOL

Thanks again Tony!

isayimandrew · 01-29-2013, 07:04 PM

im still waiting for mine... tony said my # was either 672 or 673.. couldnt remember but he said it should be coming in around the first of march. im too excited i can hardly wait!!

cavemancan · 01-29-2013, 08:41 PM

FI Cat back no resonators:

Pros:
- Packing was impeckable
- My mechanic said and I quote: "wow they even grind down the welds"
- Attention to detail was impressive
- Installation went smooth with exception of a rusted bolt on the car snapped off
- No adjustment required...went on perfect the first time.
- Sounds DEEEEEPPP and menacing!
- More power across the board but mostly felt in upper RPM's

Cons:
- Are there any? I wish it was a little bit louder but I dont think thats really a con. I just need Momentum headers and resonated CAT delete pipes.

On to the good stuff then...

Pics:

- Before

- After

Video

- Rev

- TUNNEL!!!!!

faya · 01-29-2013, 09:00 PM

is there an advantage of FI over the exhaust system of 13 nizmos? thanks!

G37Sam · 01-30-2013, 07:16 AM

Of course! It sounds and looks a lot better!

01-25-2013, 11:51 PM	#1576 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	^^^ InsanO -- Congrats on your purchase. I have mine for about 2.5 months now and it's great. Just love the exhaust. You'll be breaking necks down under and will be very exclusive. If you can, pair it with HFCs and it's gold! Let us know what you think. I remember getting a thumbs up from a beer truck driver as I was turning onto the main road after my exhaust was installed at Tony's shop. I do not recall a day when no one turned heads. The sound is just that impressive and coming from a Z does not hurt either. InsanO likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

01-27-2013, 03:42 PM	#1579 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 21	FI Mufflers just sound great with any engine!! G37 RB30DET (Still breaking in) - YouTube __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

01-27-2013, 04:23 PM	#1580 (permalink)
cavemancan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 302 Drives: 09 370Z TourSport MT Rep Power: 249	Stand by...Install Pics, video reving, video doing small tunnel run. @ Tony...I hate you guys!! Now I need a quote for resonated mid pipes. It sounds so F'ing awesome I am wondering how much more awesomeness there is if it was a little bit louder LMAO!!! __________________ Mazda Rx8 MT Titanium - SOLD! 2009 370Z T-Sport MT Black - Takeda Intake, Swift springs, Rear Camber kit, SS B Lines, FI Exhaust, Z Speed CMAK Flywheel/Clutch Kit, Stillen Brake Cooling. Last edited by cavemancan; 01-27-2013 at 04:26 PM.

01-28-2013, 04:33 AM	#1585 (permalink)
cavemancan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 302 Drives: 09 370Z TourSport MT Rep Power: 249	Idle Just a little video to hold you off till I post all the pics/vids later today __________________ Mazda Rx8 MT Titanium - SOLD! 2009 370Z T-Sport MT Black - Takeda Intake, Swift springs, Rear Camber kit, SS B Lines, FI Exhaust, Z Speed CMAK Flywheel/Clutch Kit, Stillen Brake Cooling.

01-29-2013, 07:04 PM	#1587 (permalink)
isayimandrew Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 317 Drives: 13 370Z Nismo MR M6 Rep Power: 13	im still waiting for mine... tony said my # was either 672 or 673.. couldnt remember but he said it should be coming in around the first of march. im too excited i can hardly wait!! jlo370z likes this.

01-27-2013, 10:54 PM	#1581 (permalink)
Steel Billet Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Carolina Age: 65 Posts: 17 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 13	For the last several weeks I've been reading the threads on the FI exhaust. A couple of questions come to my mind , curious if most people are having them installed or doing it themselves? I can see the benefit of a lift but I don't know if I trust a chain muffler shop like Midas doing the install on my new "Z". Also wondering about the labor cost of the installation? I would appreciate any feedback and maybe a vote of confidence in a place like Midas or suggestions.

01-29-2013, 08:41 PM	#1588 (permalink)
cavemancan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 302 Drives: 09 370Z TourSport MT Rep Power: 249	FI Exhaust Review FI Cat back no resonators: Pros: - Packing was impeckable - My mechanic said and I quote: "wow they even grind down the welds" - Attention to detail was impressive - Installation went smooth with exception of a rusted bolt on the car snapped off - No adjustment required...went on perfect the first time. - Sounds DEEEEEPPP and menacing! - More power across the board but mostly felt in upper RPM's Cons: - Are there any? I wish it was a little bit louder but I dont think thats really a con. I just need Momentum headers and resonated CAT delete pipes. On to the good stuff then... Pics: - Before - After Video - Rev - TUNNEL!!!!! jlo370z, m3chhawk and Super Werty like this. __________________ Mazda Rx8 MT Titanium - SOLD! 2009 370Z T-Sport MT Black - Takeda Intake, Swift springs, Rear Camber kit, SS B Lines, FI Exhaust, Z Speed CMAK Flywheel/Clutch Kit, Stillen Brake Cooling.

01-29-2013, 09:00 PM	#1589 (permalink)
faya Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 360 Drives: 13 370z nismo Rep Power: 13	is there an advantage of FI over the exhaust system of 13 nizmos? thanks!

01-30-2013, 07:16 AM	#1590 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 21	Of course! It sounds and looks a lot better! faya likes this. __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

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