exhaust opinions (old thread seems outdated)

boomboom · 08-08-2014, 08:30 PM

Researching looking for a deep sounding exhaust but not sure whats updated and whats not. Was looking at motordyne but they seem to not have good customer service from what I have read

Zbrah · 08-08-2014, 09:35 PM

And where did you read that?

SwissCheese · 08-08-2014, 11:04 PM

The popular opinion on the forum seems to be Fast Intentions.

aszyd · 08-09-2014, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissCheese

The popular opinion on the forum seems to be Fast Intentions.

Yup.

Not to fault them for having, arguably, the best exhaust for our cars, but do something different! There are plenty of solid brands out there.

As others have said, look at the pics, listen to the clips, and make your decision based on your own opinion, not the 370z hive mind.

CoughIDoHaveTheirHeadersThoughCough...

Asheth · 08-09-2014, 12:34 AM

Old thread isn't really outdated besides maybe newer versions or brands like cnt or topspeed.

My opinion is deep sounding exhaust is FI and Ark based on clips so I went with ark as I couldn't get my hand on a FI used and didn't want to wait. I have never heard a FI in person but that probably will change tomorrow.

shaun66 · 08-09-2014, 02:30 AM

I have a Motordyne exhaust and it sounds RAW. /thread

SlowZ · 08-09-2014, 09:11 PM

If you want deep then go Tomei. I have heard FI and it's not as loud as a Tomei that's for sure

instroke · 08-09-2014, 09:38 PM

Want the Motordyne - but spoke to the them a couple days ago, apparently the current batch has weld issues around the muffler - and they have to re-inspect before sending any out. They said won't be shipping for 2 to 4 weeks.

Thinking of something else now, but I honestly think this would be a great combo with BP's kit.

aszyd · 08-10-2014, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowZ

If you want deep then go Tomei. I have heard FI and it's not as loud as a Tomei that's for sure

Really? I bought the Tomei specifically because it was higher pitched than a dual exhaust system. More exotic / race car sounding. Loud it is, deep it is not.

SlowZ · 08-10-2014, 01:29 AM

Yeah I think mine is deep. I had a dual 2.5 with no resonators or mufflers and it was loud but not too deep. My buddy said when I was doing huge downshifts coming down the street he could "feel" the exhaust.
But yeah I agree with you. It sounds like an exotic race car

boomboom · 08-10-2014, 06:28 AM

I will definitely go thru and listen to the sound clips. Tomei sounds interesting I will give that a listen

dimitarm · 08-10-2014, 07:31 AM

i have ark dts exhaust and i must say it is awesome, in terms of sound and performance! you wont regret it

boomboom · 08-10-2014, 06:07 PM

Most of the sound clips on the sticky thread dont even work.

Dreadnaught · 08-10-2014, 10:02 PM

I would recommend HKS. I had it on my G35 coupe and loved it! I'll be getting it for my Z as well. It has a nice throaty tone.

2sl0w · 08-11-2014, 02:36 PM

I went from stock to Nismo to FI w/18" res to Motordyne. It is worth the wait for the Motordyne.

It will not be as loud as a Tomei single. But it looks better (to my eyes) with the stock rear body kit and it is definitely cleaner sounding. The tomei is pretty raspy with test pipes at 3-4k rpm's. Motordyne is quiet under light load with a cool throaty noise and is very loud under WOT. It is named the shockwave for a reason. It is not just loud but makes excellent power gains as well.

W/ HFC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sycWNs3lVic (Video gets better @ the end)

w/ A.R.T. Pipes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjJoe6qF9Xc - Interior sound with windows down... + a tunnel.

w/ A.R.T. pipes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtkmHhB_TDA - Exterior sound + a tunnel but not as aggressive driving as the interior video.

08-08-2014, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
boomboom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WI Posts: 438 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 16	exhaust opinions (old thread seems outdated) Researching looking for a deep sounding exhaust but not sure whats updated and whats not. Was looking at motordyne but they seem to not have good customer service from what I have read

08-08-2014, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	The popular opinion on the forum seems to be Fast Intentions. aszyd likes this. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

08-09-2014, 12:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 18	Old thread isn't really outdated besides maybe newer versions or brands like cnt or topspeed. My opinion is deep sounding exhaust is FI and Ark based on clips so I went with ark as I couldn't get my hand on a FI used and didn't want to wait. I have never heard a FI in person but that probably will change tomorrow. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

08-09-2014, 02:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I have a Motordyne exhaust and it sounds RAW. /thread 2sl0w and instroke like this.

08-10-2014, 10:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10140	I would recommend HKS. I had it on my G35 coupe and loved it! I'll be getting it for my Z as well. It has a nice throaty tone. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service.

08-08-2014, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	And where did you read that?

08-09-2014, 09:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
SlowZ Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: So cal Posts: 371 Drives: Z Rep Power: 12	If you want deep then go Tomei. I have heard FI and it's not as loud as a Tomei that's for sure

08-09-2014, 09:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
instroke Premium Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 147 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 11	Want the Motordyne - but spoke to the them a couple days ago, apparently the current batch has weld issues around the muffler - and they have to re-inspect before sending any out. They said won't be shipping for 2 to 4 weeks. Thinking of something else now, but I honestly think this would be a great combo with BP's kit.

08-10-2014, 01:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
SlowZ Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: So cal Posts: 371 Drives: Z Rep Power: 12	Yeah I think mine is deep. I had a dual 2.5 with no resonators or mufflers and it was loud but not too deep. My buddy said when I was doing huge downshifts coming down the street he could "feel" the exhaust. But yeah I agree with you. It sounds like an exotic race car

08-10-2014, 06:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
boomboom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WI Posts: 438 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 16	I will definitely go thru and listen to the sound clips. Tomei sounds interesting I will give that a listen

08-10-2014, 07:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
dimitarm Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Macedonia Posts: 196 Drives: 370zSportManual Rep Power: 15	i have ark dts exhaust and i must say it is awesome, in terms of sound and performance! you wont regret it

08-10-2014, 06:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
boomboom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WI Posts: 438 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 16	Most of the sound clips on the sticky thread dont even work.

08-11-2014, 02:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
2sl0w Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 106 Drives: Z34, BCNR33, F83 Rep Power: 12	I went from stock to Nismo to FI w/18" res to Motordyne. It is worth the wait for the Motordyne. It will not be as loud as a Tomei single. But it looks better (to my eyes) with the stock rear body kit and it is definitely cleaner sounding. The tomei is pretty raspy with test pipes at 3-4k rpm's. Motordyne is quiet under light load with a cool throaty noise and is very loud under WOT. It is named the shockwave for a reason. It is not just loud but makes excellent power gains as well. W/ HFC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sycWNs3lVic (Video gets better @ the end) w/ A.R.T. Pipes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjJoe6qF9Xc - Interior sound with windows down... + a tunnel. w/ A.R.T. pipes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtkmHhB_TDA - Exterior sound + a tunnel but not as aggressive driving as the interior video. Zbrah likes this. __________________ \|\| Z1 Intake, U/L Plenum, Headers, Oil Cooler, Two Piece Rotors, SP Diff 3.54 FD, Semi Solid Mounts, Clutch + LW Flywheel + CSC Del \|\| Uprev \|\| A.R.T. Pipes + XYZ Mid Pipe w/ HFC \|\| Tomei CBE \|\| Nismo Sways \|\| BC BR 12k/10K \|\| SPC Arms \|\| Dewla Shroud \|\| Advan RSD \|\| Last edited by 2sl0w; 08-11-2014 at 02:46 PM.

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