FI HFC or MD Art pipes? Need some help!

Riptide67 · 09-07-2013, 01:31 AM

So, I am at a crossroads here. I love what I read about both of these products. Anyone currently running either with an FI SS TDX with 12 inch resonators? I wanna hear people thoughts and opinions on performance and sound.

Any rasp or rattles? Does one or the other have a sweeter note with the exhaust? Any issues throwing the CEL light?(hated that with my invidia TP on my 350). Help me make a decision guys and gals!

I am already a huge FI fan just from the exhaust alone.

forza370z · 09-07-2013, 03:49 AM

I really like the ART pipes and FI 18" carbon fiber cbe combo! Not crazy loud but loud enough. I don't notice any rasp. Little drone at certain rpms. But it's bearable(for me). My buddy has the setup and hopefully he will chime in with some videos we(I) took.

Leuz · 09-07-2013, 10:16 AM

So I have F.I. HFC (check my signature). Absolutely NO rasp, I think they are just great. I was unable to decide between these two products but then, since my car is a DD, I decided to pull the trigger on the HFC. I -do not- regret it.

ANMVQ · 09-07-2013, 10:34 AM

I'll know in a week or so, I got in the GB on the FI RHFC and I have exoticspeed CBE. Will taking vids as soon as I get them and installed..

Riptide67 · 09-07-2013, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leuz

So I have F.I. HFC (check my signature). Absolutely NO rasp, I think they are just great. I was unable to decide between these two products but then, since my car is a DD, I decided to pull the trigger on the HFC. I -do not- regret it.

If you have the chance could you make a lil video?

forza370z · 09-07-2013, 01:37 PM

FI exhaust + Art pipes. Also there are already similar threads for this matter. Search for it.

Leuz · 09-07-2013, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67

If you have the chance could you make a lil video?

It is on my TODO list as soon as I fix the car

Riptide67 · 09-08-2013, 11:28 PM

I settled on some MD ART pipes. Hopefully I like them with my FI exhaust.

mag_black · 09-09-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Riptide67

I settled on some MD ART pipes. Hopefully I like them with my FI exhaust.

You will love it -- sounds raw (in a good way).

snowsurfdirtx · 09-10-2013, 12:25 PM

thanks for the video. sounds good. do you wish it was a little louder?

mag_black · 09-10-2013, 03:35 PM

^^no, inside the cabin I think it's too loud w/ the windows up (for myself). With the windows down -- it sounds great.

Take forza370z for instance; he thought his exhaust was too quiet, but later after watching a vid of it from an outsider's point of view, the exhaust sounds perfect.

If you want a louder exhaust, you will have to put up w/ the extra cabin noise, and it sounds very different for you and to someone you drive by. It annoys me when driving, but it sounds good to someone else, so I will have to put up w/ it lol.

forza370z · 09-10-2013, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mag_black

^^no, inside the cabin I think it's too loud w/ the windows up (for myself). With the windows down -- it sounds great.

Take forza370z for instance; he thought his exhaust was too quiet, but later after watching a vid of it from an outsider's point of view, the exhaust sounds perfect.

If you want a louder exhaust, you will have to put up w/ the extra cabin noise, and it sounds very different for you and to someone you drive by. It annoys me when driving, but it sounds good to someone else, so I will have to put up w/ it lol.

I agree. Exhaust sounds so different from outside.

ahhlun · 09-20-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANMVQ

I'll know in a week or so, I got in the GB on the FI RHFC and I have exoticspeed CBE. Will taking vids as soon as I get them and installed..

there's a GB on FI RHFC???

09-07-2013, 01:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	FI HFC or MD Art pipes? Need some help! So, I am at a crossroads here. I love what I read about both of these products. Anyone currently running either with an FI SS TDX with 12 inch resonators? I wanna hear people thoughts and opinions on performance and sound. Any rasp or rattles? Does one or the other have a sweeter note with the exhaust? Any issues throwing the CEL light?(hated that with my invidia TP on my 350). Help me make a decision guys and gals! I am already a huge FI fan just from the exhaust alone. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

09-07-2013, 03:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	I really like the ART pipes and FI 18" carbon fiber cbe combo! Not crazy loud but loud enough. I don't notice any rasp. Little drone at certain rpms. But it's bearable(for me). My buddy has the setup and hopefully he will chime in with some videos we(I) took. __________________ 09 PW 370z Nismo \| K&N Drop Ins \| HKS Hi Power \| Berk HFCs \| Work Meister S1 3P \| Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome Lug Nuts \| KW V1 \| SPC rear camber arms/toe bolts \| Southbend Stage 3 daily clutch \| Southband 19Ib Steel Flywheel \| ZSpeed CSC

09-07-2013, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 14	So I have F.I. HFC (check my signature). Absolutely NO rasp, I think they are just great. I was unable to decide between these two products but then, since my car is a DD, I decided to pull the trigger on the HFC. I -do not- regret it. __________________ 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

09-07-2013, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	I'll know in a week or so, I got in the GB on the FI RHFC and I have exoticspeed CBE. Will taking vids as soon as I get them and installed.. __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

09-07-2013, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	FI exhaust + Art pipes. Also there are already similar threads for this matter. Search for it. __________________ 09 PW 370z Nismo \| K&N Drop Ins \| HKS Hi Power \| Berk HFCs \| Work Meister S1 3P \| Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome Lug Nuts \| KW V1 \| SPC rear camber arms/toe bolts \| Southbend Stage 3 daily clutch \| Southband 19Ib Steel Flywheel \| ZSpeed CSC

09-08-2013, 11:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	I settled on some MD ART pipes. Hopefully I like them with my FI exhaust. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

09-10-2013, 12:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
snowsurfdirtx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WA Posts: 285 Drives: Too Fast Rep Power: 13	thanks for the video. sounds good. do you wish it was a little louder?

09-10-2013, 03:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	^^no, inside the cabin I think it's too loud w/ the windows up (for myself). With the windows down -- it sounds great. Take forza370z for instance; he thought his exhaust was too quiet, but later after watching a vid of it from an outsider's point of view, the exhaust sounds perfect. If you want a louder exhaust, you will have to put up w/ the extra cabin noise, and it sounds very different for you and to someone you drive by. It annoys me when driving, but it sounds good to someone else, so I will have to put up w/ it lol. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

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