New 370Z Poject..

03heritage · 02-05-2013, 06:02 PM

Hi guys/gals, I just traded a 06Mustang GT, for a six speed coupe, w/ a Nav. system. The "Z" is platinum graphite, w/ the regular hyper silver wheels, unlike the new set of 40th anniversary wheels, sitting in my garage. I'm a pay as you go guy, w/ alot of overtime coming up. Wax the wheels, then pay for new tires. The reason I joined the Forum, was bc of the great mod imfo. and pictures you guys have. My Mustang had a Borla exhaust, on it, the reason I say this is I have a Question. You guys are so right, contacted Tony about a FI CBE, what a nice guy.. So, I'm 58, I've seen my share of Cobras,Mach1s, and even had a 240Z, when I was 19. Don't really go all that fast anymore(except takeoff), My question is this, I like good sound, I have a Thunder hdr., on my Harley, so.. I asked Tony what he thought about my request..I like the good vibes/engine rev./ shifting gears, not obnoxious, but good rumbling sound. He suggested CBE w/ 12" resonator, Does anyone have this setup, or would I be better off w/ HFC and 18" resonator? I'm looking for good sound, HP is an afterthought. I'm kinda of a caveguy, I'll try and get some pictures. After the tires and exhaust, want to go for new rotors and Gold calipers. I really appreciate this site, and its members, I'm on about everday, thought I'd join, Thanks, MHLivesay

Gibby1113 · 02-05-2013, 06:40 PM

Welcome to the forum

very good choice with the FI exhaust. The resonators that the FI exhaust come with silence the sound in the cabin, so I have been told, if you look up on YouTube you will find some pretty good videos of the FI exhaust with and without hfc and even some with hfc. The larger the resonator, the lower the sound in the cabin, Im sure Tony explain all of this to you but in case you forgot now you know. All in all it doesn't matter what you put with the FI exhaust, it is going to sound a amazing and I'm more than sure you will love it. I'm more than sure someone on this site has the setup you are looking for but if you do not happen to get the answer you are looking for just remember that hfc will add some rasp to the exhaust unless you get resonated hfc from FI or ark. But it really depends if you will like the combination of that CBE with hfc or rhfc. It's all preference. Good luck with the Z and have fun!

Mr&Mrs · 02-05-2013, 06:42 PM

Welcome!

mikeSS · 02-05-2013, 08:48 PM

I just really started to look into exhausts, its pretty clear the FI exhuast is what rules around here. but i have never heard it or even have a Z ATM. BUT the way they try to cancel out drone is simply not the best way to deal with it. the ARK system looks to be a better design using the Helmholtz resonator.

still a noob around here, but not to cars and exhausts.

Z-Girl 12 · 02-05-2013, 09:25 PM

Welcome!

christian370z · 02-06-2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

I just really started to look into exhausts, its pretty clear the FI exhuast is what rules around here. but i have never heard it or even have a Z ATM. BUT the way they try to cancel out drone is simply not the best way to deal with it. the ARK system looks to be a better design using the Helmholtz resonator.

still a noob around here, but not to cars and exhausts.

It's not always a question of whether drone is bad. In my opinion, some drone is good because it lets you feel the sound and it a bit more visceral. That's why I love my HFCs and 12" resonated FI. If it lost those low frequency tones, I don't think it would be as popular as it is.

That said, some people are much more sensitive to drone than I am so that's just my thoughts.

blueranger · 02-08-2013, 09:53 PM

Welcome... I have the 18" res SS...The sound is very nice and i can always get attention if I rev it. I wanted the 18" because my next step is the HFC which will increase the sound but hopefully not to the point where I think it's just to loud. It is a nice starting point that you can always make louder with HFC plus the added HP.

02-05-2013, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
03heritage Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lincolnton,N.C. Posts: 11 Drives: 10 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 12	New 370Z Poject.. Hi guys/gals, I just traded a 06Mustang GT, for a six speed coupe, w/ a Nav. system. The "Z" is platinum graphite, w/ the regular hyper silver wheels, unlike the new set of 40th anniversary wheels, sitting in my garage. I'm a pay as you go guy, w/ alot of overtime coming up. Wax the wheels, then pay for new tires. The reason I joined the Forum, was bc of the great mod imfo. and pictures you guys have. My Mustang had a Borla exhaust, on it, the reason I say this is I have a Question. You guys are so right, contacted Tony about a FI CBE, what a nice guy.. So, I'm 58, I've seen my share of Cobras,Mach1s, and even had a 240Z, when I was 19. Don't really go all that fast anymore(except takeoff), My question is this, I like good sound, I have a Thunder hdr., on my Harley, so.. I asked Tony what he thought about my request..I like the good vibes/engine rev./ shifting gears, not obnoxious, but good rumbling sound. He suggested CBE w/ 12" resonator, Does anyone have this setup, or would I be better off w/ HFC and 18" resonator? I'm looking for good sound, HP is an afterthought. I'm kinda of a caveguy, I'll try and get some pictures. After the tires and exhaust, want to go for new rotors and Gold calipers. I really appreciate this site, and its members, I'm on about everday, thought I'd join, Thanks, MHLivesay

02-05-2013, 06:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Welcome to the forum very good choice with the FI exhaust. The resonators that the FI exhaust come with silence the sound in the cabin, so I have been told, if you look up on YouTube you will find some pretty good videos of the FI exhaust with and without hfc and even some with hfc. The larger the resonator, the lower the sound in the cabin, Im sure Tony explain all of this to you but in case you forgot now you know. All in all it doesn't matter what you put with the FI exhaust, it is going to sound a amazing and I'm more than sure you will love it. I'm more than sure someone on this site has the setup you are looking for but if you do not happen to get the answer you are looking for just remember that hfc will add some rasp to the exhaust unless you get resonated hfc from FI or ark. But it really depends if you will like the combination of that CBE with hfc or rhfc. It's all preference. Good luck with the Z and have fun! __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

02-05-2013, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Welcome! __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

02-05-2013, 08:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeSS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MI Posts: 205 Drives: performance Rep Power: 14	I just really started to look into exhausts, its pretty clear the FI exhuast is what rules around here. but i have never heard it or even have a Z ATM. BUT the way they try to cancel out drone is simply not the best way to deal with it. the ARK system looks to be a better design using the Helmholtz resonator. still a noob around here, but not to cars and exhausts. __________________ 11 GT 432WHP. 10 SS 460WHP

02-05-2013, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Welcome! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

02-08-2013, 09:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
blueranger Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 577 Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 307	Welcome... I have the 18" res SS...The sound is very nice and i can always get attention if I rev it. I wanted the 18" because my next step is the HFC which will increase the sound but hopefully not to the point where I think it's just to loud. It is a nice starting point that you can always make louder with HFC plus the added HP.