Fast Intentions Exhaust Questions

Z-Girl 12 · 08-12-2013, 09:42 AM

Nice shots axmea, pictures state it all.

speedfreek · 08-12-2013, 10:52 AM

The sounds aren't that much different between the CF and SS cans. As others have said the CF tends to be a little higher pitched than the SS, but that is all subjective on the individual and what they hear. Tony would suggest you choose on looks of which cans you want the great sound comes with it.

Leuz · 08-12-2013, 12:20 PM

+1 for F.I. CF mufflers

(well I haven't installed it yet as I've been fighting for 3 days with removing the stock cats... but it's ready to go up now...

)

jeamps01 · 08-12-2013, 12:29 PM

Sweet ride axmea. You guys are right the CF actually blends right in and is less noticeable than the SS. Now I just need to find someone local that has the FI setup! Will post pics and vids w/ what I decide to go with. Thanks all for the advice.

axmea? · 08-13-2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jeamps01

Sweet ride axmea. You guys are right the CF actually blends right in and is less noticeable than the SS. Now I just need to find someone local that has the FI setup! Will post pics and vids w/ what I decide to go with. Thanks all for the advice.

Found it:

The Carbon Fiber sleeve is technically not thinner than the Stainless Steel case. The reason it dissipates the sound differently is mainly due to the material characteristic of one to the other. It is also due to the way Carbon Fiber muffler seals to the end cap vs the Stainless Steel being welded all the way around.

Thanks, Tony

mts · 08-13-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Leuz

+1 for F.I. CF mufflers

(well I haven't installed it yet as I've been fighting for 3 days with removing the stock cats... but it's ready to go up now...

)

Did you have to break the bolts on the stock cats? I did....at least on one side. Glad to see I wasn't the only one who wrestled with that.

zilverbullet · 08-13-2013, 12:04 PM

The running theme of the CF cans is STEALTH. I don't even think people really notice that it is CF until they bend down and look closely. Like others, I felt the SS was too blingbling paired up with a BS Z

zilverbullet · 08-13-2013, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leuz

+1 for F.I. CF mufflers

(well I haven't installed it yet as I've been fighting for 3 days with removing the stock cats... but it's ready to go up now...

)

Leuz, we gotta meet up when you get the install! I want to hear how it sounds

Leuz · 08-13-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zilverbullet

Leuz, we gotta meet up when you get the install! I want to hear how it sounds

but I have a couple of problems now. I need to tune it as I opened the CAI to 2.75'' and fix the steering wheel, which apparently I f***ed up putting back the steering shaft after installing the cats

Chemy · 08-14-2013, 09:41 AM

12" res steel cans. I love the way it looks and sounds. Nearly a year old and almost 15,000 miles later, still looks new and sounds great.

Tiny Tokes · 08-14-2013, 11:20 PM

I have a 2012 370Z Nismo. Installed the Stillen Gen III CAI, RJM clutch, 20/15 H&R spacers and as of yesterday installed the Fast Intensions TDX exhaust with test pipes (removed cats) and 12" resonators. I chose the polished instead of the CF. Let me tell 'ya the car sounds VERY exotic now. Tony from FI is super nice and will guide you thru the process. I had to wait a few months for the pipes to be built, but sure worth it... Don't hesitate, just buy these pipes. You will not be disappointed. Here's a pic...

IMG_0440.jpg

kfull · 08-15-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

The sounds aren't that much different between the CF and SS cans. As others have said the CF tends to be a little higher pitched than the SS, but that is all subjective on the individual and what they hear. Tony would suggest you choose on looks of which cans you want the great sound comes with it.

Agreed. Go with what you like the looks of more. I'm sure if I heard both carbon fiber and ss revs without knowing anything about this exhaust I'd love the sound of both of them.

Verbal21 · 08-19-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jeamps01

One more thing, do I need to get a tune on the car or a flash once I get the exhaust in order to get the performance, or is the nismo mapping sufficient? Im only going to do air filters, hfc, and cbe. Thanks.

Just quoting this part because I had the same question. I was wondering if an Uprev tune was worth it if I only plan on having this exhaust along with an CAI.

kfull · 08-19-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Verbal21

Just quoting this part because I had the same question. I was wondering if an Uprev tune was worth it if I only plan on having this exhaust along with an CAI.

The general consensus seems to be if you have 2 or less breathing mods then you don't NEED a tune. If you have more like CBE, HCF and a CAI then you're gonna need one. That being said you are fine w/o a tune. A tune wouldn't hurt you, you might squeeze a little more power out with a tune but you don't NEED it.

Verbal21 · 08-19-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kfull

The general consensus seems to be if you have 2 or less breathing mods then you don't NEED a tune. If you have more like CBE, HCF and a CAI then you're gonna need one. That being said you are fine w/o a tune. A tune wouldn't hurt you, you might squeeze a little more power out with a tune but you don't NEED it.

cool, thanks

08-12-2013, 09:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
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08-12-2013, 10:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	The sounds aren't that much different between the CF and SS cans. As others have said the CF tends to be a little higher pitched than the SS, but that is all subjective on the individual and what they hear. Tony would suggest you choose on looks of which cans you want the great sound comes with it. F.I. Inc. likes this. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

08-12-2013, 12:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 14	+1 for F.I. CF mufflers (well I haven't installed it yet as I've been fighting for 3 days with removing the stock cats... but it's ready to go up now... ) megalapagas likes this. __________________ 2013 PW 370Z Touring+Sport, NAV Tint 35% side, 18% back \| RJM clutch pedal \| ZSpeed SS lines \| Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Fast Intentions HFC and TDX 12'' CF CBE \| UpRev

08-12-2013, 12:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
jeamps01 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 26 Drives: BMW 335i Rep Power: 12	Sweet ride axmea. You guys are right the CF actually blends right in and is less noticeable than the SS. Now I just need to find someone local that has the FI setup! Will post pics and vids w/ what I decide to go with. Thanks all for the advice. axmea? likes this.

08-13-2013, 12:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 15	The running theme of the CF cans is STEALTH. I don't even think people really notice that it is CF until they bend down and look closely. Like others, I felt the SS was too blingbling paired up with a BS Z __________________ '13 & Infinity Swifts Z1 Post-MAF F.I. NST *VARIS* Tommy Kaira AeroJacket MotorDyne

08-14-2013, 09:41 AM	#25 (permalink)
Chemy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 109 Drives: Nismo 370Z, Pearl Rep Power: 13	12" res steel cans. I love the way it looks and sounds. Nearly a year old and almost 15,000 miles later, still looks new and sounds great. Leuz likes this. __________________ 2012 Nismo, PW #512. FI CBE SS w/12" Res, Stillen g3's, UpRev, Kenwood 9990HD, Focal speakers and tweeters, Wicked Cas corner box with JL 10" w6, 35% ceramic tint, full clear bra.

08-14-2013, 11:20 PM	#26 (permalink)
Tiny Tokes Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Fenton, Michigan Posts: 45 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo #379 Rep Power: 12	I have a 2012 370Z Nismo. Installed the Stillen Gen III CAI, RJM clutch, 20/15 H&R spacers and as of yesterday installed the Fast Intensions TDX exhaust with test pipes (removed cats) and 12" resonators. I chose the polished instead of the CF. Let me tell 'ya the car sounds VERY exotic now. Tony from FI is super nice and will guide you thru the process. I had to wait a few months for the pipes to be built, but sure worth it... Don't hesitate, just buy these pipes. You will not be disappointed. Here's a pic... IMG_0440.jpg F.I. Inc., kfull, axmea? and 1 others like this. __________________ Last edited by Tiny Tokes; 08-14-2013 at 11:25 PM.

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