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Hks Hi Power or Fast intentions

I have read tons of posts about cbe and have narrowed it down to Fast intentions and hks. I really like the FI but really worried about drone. Hks sounds

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View Poll Results: HKS OR FAST INTENTIONS CBE FOR 7AT
Fast Intentions 38 69.09%
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Old 01-27-2014, 09:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I have read tons of posts about cbe and have narrowed it down to
Fast intentions and hks.

I really like the FI but really worried about drone. Hks sounds excellent but not as deep as FI.

If I go FI I would so 18 inch resonators with hfc

If I go hks I will peon do hi power with motordyne art test pipes

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-from what I read sounds like hks will be a bit quieter?
-sounds like with FI there is moderate drone even with 18 inch resonators ?
-if I do hfc, is that that quietest cat replacement I can do?
-no drone with hks?
-will motordyne art test pipes fit with FI cbe?

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Also wanted to note. I don't want super loud. Just want a deep quality sound exhaust that will add power.

I have an Auto 7AT.
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I have a 7AT and love my FI CBE with 12" res, so......

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Fast Intentions without a double and no need to think twice. The craftsmanship and quality supersedes HKS.
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Fast Intentions without a double and no need to think twice. The craftsmanship and quality supersedes HKS.
I wouldn't go and call HKS bad or worse than FI - I have personally handled both in person, and I would argue that both are of fantastic craftsmanship. That being said, I personally think if you like a drone-less exhaust, and I mean drone-less: HKS is the way to go.
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I'm not saying HKS is a POS, but I have heard A LOT more people ask/talk about F. I. than HKS. Seems that F. I. has a lot of options to chose from, but then I have never really bothered to look into HKS for exhaust. HSK is an all around good company, but their exhaust for the Z wouldn't be my top five.
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I'm not saying HKS is a POS, but I have heard A LOT more people ask/talk about F. I. than HKS. Seems that F. I. has a lot of options to chose from, but then I have never really bothered to look into HKS for exhaust. HSK is an all around good company, but their exhaust for the Z wouldn't be my top five.
My only gripe with HKS is the price - it's a very expensive system for just an exhaust. Otherwise, it's phenomenal. I would have gone FI if I didn't find a good deal on a used HKS system, though. Especially with how Tony@FI conducts business - you know you are in good hands.
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I lean toward the sound just a tad better for FI. However I do not want drone. That's a big deal for me. Just done know how I could make a quiet setup with FI. Hks sounds quiet on interstate and good when you get on it with Minimal if any drone.
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I'm sure most people would vote for what they have OP, I sure did. Really not a fan of HKS-equipped 350Zs so I didn't even consider it for my 370Z. They look amazing though.
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The only reason in my opinion to not go with FI is if you're not patient enough to wait.
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The only reason in my opinion to not go with FI is if you're not patient enough to wait.
Build time is a bit long, also price is up there. But all good things don't come cheap or fast.
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HKS isn't a lot cheaper.
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