Another "Which Exhaust?" Thread

peleincubus · 11-03-2014, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I've yet to hear of an ebay test pipe cracking, whereas I had to have cracks on my last Z's (appropriately named?) Weldina Nismo S-tune exhaust Y pipe several times...

The ART pipes are very nice and sound very good for resonated TP's, but they are not inexpensive...

On that note, I would always recommend LTH's (particularly PPE) over TP's, but its definitely more of a chore to get them on...

Would you say art pipes are more conservative sounding then berk hfc? I'm looking to get a low sounding exhaust and have read that they take some of the low end away. I think I'm going berk exhaust, the FI setup is a little too flashy for me.

Tadpole · 11-03-2014, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by abm89

Exactly my point. Does FI make the exhausts in California or is it imported from China with their name stamped on it? I'm not hating on any exhaust system but you should know who made it.

abm89 · 11-03-2014, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Exactly my point. Does FI make the exhausts in California or is it imported from China with their name stamped on it? I'm not hating on any exhaust system but you should know who made it.

If you knew the bare minimum about them, they make all of their parts in house on an order by order basis.

FPenvy · 11-03-2014, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Where is it manufactured?

their exhausts are all made in cali, in house, by hand, and per each order indivually. hence the 10-12 week wait times. well that and the very high demand.

not china and not on an assembly line. thats why FI is above all the big brand names.

i believe the only things they don't make in house are the exhaust tips. those get order and then they laser engrave the logo on them.

Mandingo · 11-03-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by peleincubus

Would you say art pipes are more conservative sounding then berk hfc? I'm looking to get a low sounding exhaust and have read that they take some of the low end away. I think I'm going berk exhaust, the FI setup is a little too flashy for me.

I have the Berk exhaust and went from Berk HFC to Motordyne ART pipes. The ART pipes are about 20% quieter than the HFC were.

Video of Berk + ART pipes

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cooltoy · 11-03-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Where is it manufactured?

Sorry. Missed your post, but looks like it has been taken care of.

mdxj · 11-03-2014, 04:41 PM

I will play devils advocate here and add the Motordyne Shockwave to the list. I had the F.I with 12" resonators on my old car and the only complaint was the drone at highway speeds. Decided to try something different on the new car and went with motordyne. Significantly less drone and a completely different sound. Its hard to describe but I prefer it. Cold start is pretty tame surprisingly but above 3k is when it opens up. Only downside is the cost though. I haven't dynoed it but the car is more responsive downlow which is what I wanted. I never felt the extra power from the F.I. the service from both companies is perfect and both are amazing quality.

Tadpole · 11-03-2014, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

If you knew the bare minimum about them, they make all of their parts in house on an order by order basis.

Well it's obvious I don't and thank you for the education. Pardon me for being ignert

37zeroZ · 11-03-2014, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Exactly my point. Does FI make the exhausts in California or is it imported from China with their name stamped on it? I'm not hating on any exhaust system but you should know who made it.

California or China, "What difference does is make,".......both are foreign countries.

cooltoy · 11-03-2014, 11:32 PM

So is Japan, but where would you rather your Z was made, Japan or China?

benji · 11-05-2014, 10:22 AM

FPenvy - What are the benefits of the CF mufflers? increased sound? sorry if this is a dumb questions, read through the whole thread before i asked didn't see anyone cover it. Im in the same boat as OP, looking to do cbe/tp's, headers this spring. And no im not looking to copy anyone's setup where it can be avoided, but that video of yours was lovely!

FPenvy · 11-05-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by benji

FPenvy - What are the benefits of the CF mufflers? increased sound? sorry if this is a dumb questions, read through the whole thread before i asked didn't see anyone cover it. Im in the same boat as OP, looking to do cbe/tp's, headers this spring. And no im not looking to copy anyone's setup where it can be avoided, but that video of yours was lovely!

not a problem i like answering these questions.

the CF mufflers save weight vs the SS ones.

also they have a different sound vs the SS cans.

there is a slight increase in volume in the CF mufflers as well as the different tone i mentioned vs the SS ones.

i def went a different route than anyone with mine lol

FPenvy · 11-05-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Looks and weight savings. Slightly different note, don't think it makes the sound volume any higher.

............i dont think your screenname is FPenvy

cooltoy · 11-05-2014, 10:42 AM

Sorry. Post deleted.

FPenvy · 11-05-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Sorry. Post deleted.

haha you didnt need to delete i just felt like busting balls

you beat me to it is all well done

11-03-2014, 04:41 PM	#82 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	I will play devils advocate here and add the Motordyne Shockwave to the list. I had the F.I with 12" resonators on my old car and the only complaint was the drone at highway speeds. Decided to try something different on the new car and went with motordyne. Significantly less drone and a completely different sound. Its hard to describe but I prefer it. Cold start is pretty tame surprisingly but above 3k is when it opens up. Only downside is the cost though. I haven't dynoed it but the car is more responsive downlow which is what I wanted. I never felt the extra power from the F.I. the service from both companies is perfect and both are amazing quality. abm89 likes this. __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

11-03-2014, 11:32 PM	#85 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	So is Japan, but where would you rather your Z was made, Japan or China? __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

11-05-2014, 10:42 AM	#89 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Sorry. Post deleted. FPenvy likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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