Loudness help: ART Pipes vs Resonated HFC

DarkJak · 06-03-2013, 02:34 PM

I'm trying to decide between ART pipes and Fast Intentions resonated HFC. Already searched on google and the forums search for direct comparisons but couldn't find any. Does anyone have any insight on which would be quieter or have less drone or rasp?

I've heard that ART pipes are quieter than unresonated HFC and of course, that RHFC are also quieter than regular HFCs, but there haven't been any comparison between the two. Since I don't do much stop and go driving, the smell isn't a big deal, just sound.

1cleanZ · 06-03-2013, 05:16 PM

You're comparing 2 entirely different products types. You're comparing a Resonated Test Pipe (MD ART), and a Resonated HFC(Fast Intentions). To compare products, you would need to compare the ART pipes to RTP's.

To answer the question though, the ART pipe will be louder because you're not running any exhaust flow through a cat to dampen the exhaust.

RHFCs are great for both highway driving, as well as stop go driving. They prevent rasp and in cabin drone.

UFreefer · 06-03-2013, 11:30 PM

ART pipes were considerably quieter then ERZ HFCs on my car but sounded less exotic

EZT · 06-03-2013, 11:54 PM

My art pipes are fairly quiet, they open up of course depending on the amount of throttle. They do produce a noticeable hiss on deceleration, but some people enjoy that I suppose. To me the car sounds very exotic, not raspy, but throaty.

CC QUIK · 06-04-2013, 02:22 AM

just wait till you install long tube cold air intakes to go with the shockwave exhaust and art pipes, even louder(deeper sound). my mechanic says it sounds like a GT-R. Did not expect that.

Romulus1 · 06-04-2013, 09:51 AM

I enjoy my ART pipes on my with my FI exhuast. The sound is deep on idle and the low end. It'll scream down the road at higher speeds/rpm's. The hiss on decel is there but its barely noticeable to me. There's some rasp in there too but its under the exhaust note itself so its hardly noticeable also. At least to me it is.

This prob doesn't help much but this is FI Carbon Fiber exhaust 12" resonators and the Motordyne ART pipes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCtFg4p6mQc

Mandingo · 06-04-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by UFreefer

ART pipes were considerably quieter then ERZ HFCs on my car but sounded less exotic

I agree with this. HFCs made my exhaust sound more exotic and meaner. The ART pipes I have now sound quieter, more refined.

zilverbullet · 06-04-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Romulus1

I enjoy my ART pipes on my with my FI exhuast. The sound is deep on idle and the low end. It'll scream down the road at higher speeds/rpm's. The hiss on decel is there but its barely noticeable to me. There's some rasp in there too but its under the exhaust note itself so its hardly noticeable also. At least to me it is.

This prob doesn't help much but this is FI Carbon Fiber exhaust 12" resonators and the Motordyne ART pipes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCtFg4p6mQc

That's the exact setup I'm going for thanks for the vid! How do I give reps

Romulus1 · 06-04-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zilverbullet

That's the exact setup I'm going for thanks for the vid! How do I give reps

you click the little balance scale thing under my name on my post!

it shall be returned!

Dsevast · 06-04-2013, 08:02 PM

I posted a week or so ago about my exhaust being too loud with my Berk HFC's. Don't get me wrong I do love the sound when just cruising but at WOT it is not my favorite.

I took some nice videos of my exhast set up now: HKS Hi-power with Berk HFC's, and I just ordered some FI RHFC that I will be installing this Saturday. I plan to make some more vids and I will post them here so everyone can hear the sound difference.

tommyguns · 06-05-2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romulus1

I enjoy my ART pipes on my with my FI exhuast. The sound is deep on idle and the low end. It'll scream down the road at higher speeds/rpm's. The hiss on decel is there but its barely noticeable to me. There's some rasp in there too but its under the exhaust note itself so its hardly noticeable also. At least to me it is.

This prob doesn't help much but this is FI Carbon Fiber exhaust 12" resonators and the Motordyne ART pipes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCtFg4p6mQc

Repped! This is what I've been looking for. Any chance you have a bit more, perhaps just some throttle hits standing still. I've been on the fence for a while with this one. I have the same setup and I'm afraid how much it will change the sound, everyone including myself, love the sound of the FI exhaust.

Romulus1 · 06-05-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyguns

Repped! This is what I've been looking for. Any chance you have a bit more, perhaps just some throttle hits standing still. I've been on the fence for a while with this one. I have the same setup and I'm afraid how much it will change the sound, everyone including myself, love the sound of the FI exhaust.

Ill take a look and see if I have anything!! The cars in NY at my parents house but I live in Maine so its tough to get fresh but I may have some thing

nafir alvarez · 02-28-2017, 01:16 AM

Will you be selling your Berk HFC's ones you install the new FI RHFC. I'd be interested in buying your Berk HFC's.

06-03-2013, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	Loudness help: ART Pipes vs Resonated HFC I'm trying to decide between ART pipes and Fast Intentions resonated HFC. Already searched on google and the forums search for direct comparisons but couldn't find any. Does anyone have any insight on which would be quieter or have less drone or rasp? I've heard that ART pipes are quieter than unresonated HFC and of course, that RHFC are also quieter than regular HFCs, but there haven't been any comparison between the two. Since I don't do much stop and go driving, the smell isn't a big deal, just sound. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

06-03-2013, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 21	You're comparing 2 entirely different products types. You're comparing a Resonated Test Pipe (MD ART), and a Resonated HFC(Fast Intentions). To compare products, you would need to compare the ART pipes to RTP's. To answer the question though, the ART pipe will be louder because you're not running any exhaust flow through a cat to dampen the exhaust. RHFCs are great for both highway driving, as well as stop go driving. They prevent rasp and in cabin drone. Gibby1113 and diego@vossen like this. __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel Last edited by 1cleanZ; 06-03-2013 at 06:39 PM.

06-03-2013, 11:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
EZT Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville Posts: 546 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 315	My art pipes are fairly quiet, they open up of course depending on the amount of throttle. They do produce a noticeable hiss on deceleration, but some people enjoy that I suppose. To me the car sounds very exotic, not raspy, but throaty. Romulus1 likes this.

06-04-2013, 09:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Romulus1 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 691 Drives: '11 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	I enjoy my ART pipes on my with my FI exhuast. The sound is deep on idle and the low end. It'll scream down the road at higher speeds/rpm's. The hiss on decel is there but its barely noticeable to me. There's some rasp in there too but its under the exhaust note itself so its hardly noticeable also. At least to me it is. This prob doesn't help much but this is FI Carbon Fiber exhaust 12" resonators and the Motordyne ART pipes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCtFg4p6mQc zilverbullet likes this. __________________ 11 SR 370Z Sport 6MT - Sold 03 Escalade AWD - Sold 13 Silverado LTZ Z71 Crew Cab

06-04-2013, 08:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dsevast Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 208 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	I posted a week or so ago about my exhaust being too loud with my Berk HFC's. Don't get me wrong I do love the sound when just cruising but at WOT it is not my favorite. I took some nice videos of my exhast set up now: HKS Hi-power with Berk HFC's, and I just ordered some FI RHFC that I will be installing this Saturday. I plan to make some more vids and I will post them here so everyone can hear the sound difference. DarkJak likes this. __________________ 2011 PW 6MT, Fast Intentions CBE, Fast Intentions RHFC's, Stillen Gen 3's, Uprev, Whiteline sways, 24 Row Oil cooler

06-03-2013, 11:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
UFreefer Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 200 Drives: 09 Sport Touring Nav Rep Power: 15	ART pipes were considerably quieter then ERZ HFCs on my car but sounded less exotic

06-04-2013, 02:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
CC QUIK Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 83 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 13	just wait till you install long tube cold air intakes to go with the shockwave exhaust and art pipes, even louder(deeper sound). my mechanic says it sounds like a GT-R. Did not expect that.

02-28-2017, 01:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
nafir alvarez Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 45 Drives: 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 13	Will you be selling your Berk HFC's ones you install the new FI RHFC. I'd be interested in buying your Berk HFC's.

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