AAM short tails vs HFC sound

Z370Z011 · 10-27-2012, 05:36 PM

i love the sound of my short tails, but, they don't give you any power gains. if anything you probably loose power from the lack of back pressure.
anywhooo.. my question is, would HFCs (prob go with berks) combined with the stock exhaust sound similar, or maybe even better that the short tails?
id buy a full exhaust but i don't have enough money for that yet lol
thanks for your input on this

sfearl1 · 10-27-2012, 05:53 PM

They will definitely not sound anything like the short tails. I had test pipes (louder than HFC's) paired with the stock exhaust and although it was louder than completely stock, it was nowhere near as loud as my short tails setup.

I'd suggest either HFC's or resonated test pipes and a tune if you want to keep the sound and regain power.

Z370Z011 · 10-27-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

They will definitely not sound anything like the short tails. I had test pipes (louder than HFC's) paired with the stock exhaust and although it was louder than completely stock, it was nowhere near as loud as my short tails setup.

I'd suggest either HFC's or resonated test pipes and a tune if you want to keep the sound and regain power.

any resonated test pipes that you would recommend to me? I'm a bit clueless with the resonated part.
and what did you do with the CEL? how did you get it to turn off?
i might go with the test pipes since there louder than HFCs and probably give you more power gains right off the back, right?

maaaannn i love the sound of the AAMs though.. cold starts are sweet!

sfearl1 · 10-27-2012, 06:47 PM

I have Berk unresonated test pipes and I love them. Most companies test pipes are comparable in quality and price. In the end, they're just pipes.

Resonated test pipes have a chamber on the pipe to muffle the sound. Unresonated are a straight through design (louder). Here's pics of resonated vs unresonated pipes...

And I still have the CEL on... doesn't bother me much.

Z370Z011 · 10-27-2012, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfearl1

I have Berk unresonated test pipes and I love them. Most companies test pipes are comparable in quality and price. In the end, they're just pipes.

Resonated test pipes have a chamber on the pipe to muffle the sound. Unresonated are a straight through design (louder). Here's pics of resonated vs unresonated pipes...

And I still have the CEL on... doesn't bother me much.

Does the smell of fumes bother you? I hear it can get pretty bad

sfearl1 · 10-28-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

Does the smell of fumes bother you? I hear it can get pretty bad

It doesn't bother me anymore. I was choking at first but now it smells "normal" lol

Z370Z011 · 10-28-2012, 01:11 PM

I just want the HP gains of a HFC or straight pipe, with the sound of the short tails

lol

NickTurnon · 11-07-2012, 09:19 AM

Megan Racing Stainless Steel Resonated Test Pipes, '03-'06 350Z/G35

They are also on ebay for $170..

Thinking about maybe trying these out with my short tails!

What do you guys think

Sales@AAMComp · 11-08-2012, 02:37 PM

a few threads down, Hotrodz (bob) has a video of his short tails with MD ART pipes, similar to resonated test pipes but imo they do a better job canceling out the rasp/drone but you can't expect a loud exhaust set up not to have rasp/drone hah

NickTurnon · 11-08-2012, 02:43 PM

Yeah- I think I would be the first person to get custom resonators added to cancel out the drone from the short tails!

If i go that route

Sales@AAMComp · 11-08-2012, 02:48 PM

yeah with the big ole rear muffler gone, you really don't have anything capturing those exhaust frequencies which causes the drone

resonators here and there will help

also being in a little roadster, all the exhaust noise echos around the cabin real easily lol

NickTurnon · 11-08-2012, 02:52 PM

You think even adding resonators still won't do much?

I don't want to spend $200 on it, if I wont even notice a big difference haha..

I still have YET to find my perfect exhaust! But oh well.. Ill keep searching.

Sales@AAMComp · 11-08-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

You think even adding resonators still won't do much?

I don't want to spend $200 on it, if I wont even notice a big difference haha..

I still have YET to find my perfect exhaust! But oh well.. Ill keep searching.

ahh someone on the board said they added resonators to their short tails and it made a difference. I think it was Huck or Huckleberry lol

I would PM him for more insight on that

NickTurnon · 11-08-2012, 02:57 PM

Thanks Khoi-

your the man!

10-27-2012, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	AAM short tails vs HFC sound i love the sound of my short tails, but, they don't give you any power gains. if anything you probably loose power from the lack of back pressure. anywhooo.. my question is, would HFCs (prob go with berks) combined with the stock exhaust sound similar, or maybe even better that the short tails? id buy a full exhaust but i don't have enough money for that yet lol thanks for your input on this

10-27-2012, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	They will definitely not sound anything like the short tails. I had test pipes (louder than HFC's) paired with the stock exhaust and although it was louder than completely stock, it was nowhere near as loud as my short tails setup. I'd suggest either HFC's or resonated test pipes and a tune if you want to keep the sound and regain power. __________________ Scott

10-27-2012, 06:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	I have Berk unresonated test pipes and I love them. Most companies test pipes are comparable in quality and price. In the end, they're just pipes. Resonated test pipes have a chamber on the pipe to muffle the sound. Unresonated are a straight through design (louder). Here's pics of resonated vs unresonated pipes... And I still have the CEL on... doesn't bother me much. __________________ Scott

11-07-2012, 09:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Megan Racing Stainless Steel Resonated Test Pipes, '03-'06 350Z/G35 They are also on ebay for $170.. Thinking about maybe trying these out with my short tails! What do you guys think __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-08-2012, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sales@AAMComp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Posts: 4,079 Drives: GT-R Rep Power: 21	a few threads down, Hotrodz (bob) has a video of his short tails with MD ART pipes, similar to resonated test pipes but imo they do a better job canceling out the rasp/drone but you can't expect a loud exhaust set up not to have rasp/drone hah __________________ Tyler Day, Technical Sales TylerD@aamcompetition.com 301-497-9214 Direct AAM Competition \| YouTube channel \| LIKE us on Facebook!

10-28-2012, 01:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	I just want the HP gains of a HFC or straight pipe, with the sound of the short tails lol

11-08-2012, 02:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Yeah- I think I would be the first person to get custom resonators added to cancel out the drone from the short tails! If i go that route __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-08-2012, 02:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sales@AAMComp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Posts: 4,079 Drives: GT-R Rep Power: 21	yeah with the big ole rear muffler gone, you really don't have anything capturing those exhaust frequencies which causes the drone resonators here and there will help also being in a little roadster, all the exhaust noise echos around the cabin real easily lol __________________ Tyler Day, Technical Sales TylerD@aamcompetition.com 301-497-9214 Direct AAM Competition \| YouTube channel \| LIKE us on Facebook!

11-08-2012, 02:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	You think even adding resonators still won't do much? I don't want to spend $200 on it, if I wont even notice a big difference haha.. I still have YET to find my perfect exhaust! But oh well.. Ill keep searching. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-08-2012, 02:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	Thanks Khoi- your the man! __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

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