Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much (Post 2948554)

Invida isn't to bad. Every exhaust I have installed has it's own issues. The Invida exhaust is a 2.25 inch system, same as CNT fits tight under the car for a clean look. ARC / FI / Greddy / true 2.5 inch exhaust, some hang low and scrap after suspension mods. Rule is never go over 1/4 inch over stock in exhaust diameter, when you do your engine performance drops (unless your boosted of course). So get what you want, you don't need brand name to get the sound you want.

Buying exhaust is just like you said, getting the right combo of parts to get the tone your looking for. HP gains you wont even notice there so small. You get more HP gains buying light weight rims and tires. I had FI High Flow CATs and FI Carbon Fiber Cans. Loved the sound but couldn't here myself think on long drives. my car has 70,000 miles so i needed a quiet system but didn't want to loose low end torque.

1st - I swapped out HFC for ARC Test Pipes after hearing FootLoose's set up. It gave me a deeper growl.

2nd - Left test pipes on and researched the look and sound i wanted. I didn't want the Fart Can look some systems give our cars. I liked the resonated look and sound. I found 2 systems with that look and sound, ARC Grip and CNT. CNT uses cheaper material and cost 1/2 as ARC Grip. Both sound the same, quiet under normal acceleration but awesome when hammered.

My car is not boosted at the moment so 2.25 is good for me, I still auto cross and drive hard but I have better low end torque with the 2.25 tubing, stock motor. Not going over 55/65 on these courses, don't need 2.5 system (For me)

Buy what you want and get the sound you like. I am planning on building my own after my engine and turbo install. For the gains you get with 2.5 inch exhaust I spent my money on suspension parts that makes my car handle better & drive quicker.

My :twocents:

Originally Posted by lfrz93 (Post 2948704)

Wait, that CNT exhaust is $600???? I'm so ******* tempted :roflpuke2:

Does it sound good? I like somewhat quiet (but gnarly) exhausts at low/idle, that sort of give a growl/track sound when on throttle.

Why should or should i not look into this one?

Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much (Post 2948715)

I didn't like the flanges, they are cast not plate steel. Also it's not a 2 1/2 exhaust. It's full 2 1/4 inch exhaust. Sounds good, sounds better with res test pipes.

Bottom of page is sound bites: CNT RACING 09-11 Nissan 370z Bolt on catback Exhaust system

I have had mine for about a year, doesn't drag on speed bumps. If i could afford it I would have a ARC Grip.

Originally Posted by R3V (Post 2948723)

I'm planning a drop on Swift's, with 20MM spacers and some ARP extended studs.

Originally Posted by RBfastback (Post 2948747)

with the arp studs don't I have to get open and lugs because there so long??
curious..

Originally Posted by R3V (Post 2948723)

I'm planning a drop on Swift's, with 20MM spacers and some ARP extended studs. Does the exhaust really bottom out like that on these cars?

I may drop the extra on the ARK or FI depending on what I decide. I'd go non resonated test pipes preferably. I love loud but hate drone.

Originally Posted by r3v (Post 2949178)

hmm. How much for the 2nd one? The aftermarket head unit in my car is sub-par.