HELP! Decisions between Resonated TP or Resonated HFC

Joker_J · 03-11-2015, 10:10 AM

I've read some posts but still need feedback from members who have actually had them installed...All Pros and Cons please... Feel free to PM me instead of commenting!

Thanks in advacne!

Elmo370z · 03-11-2015, 10:55 AM

Test pipes. You have worry about
Getting that demon bolt off.

Joker_J · 03-11-2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Test pipes. You have worry about
Getting that demon bolt off.

I dont have to worry about the demon bolt off?
I wont be installing them lol I'm going to install it at the same place I'm getting my car tuned..

tommyguns · 03-11-2015, 11:59 AM

I've been dealing with a somewhat similar dilemma, RTP's or ART's. Have you decided on any particular brand of RTP, if so can you tell me why. Just trying to get educated before laying down the cash.

Joker_J · 03-11-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyguns

I've been dealing with a somewhat similar dilemma, RTP's or ART's. Have you decided on any particular brand of RTP, if so can you tell me why. Just trying to get educated before laying down the cash.

I'm leaning towards the Resonated HFC. Alot of members are saying that the TP are a bit louder, which I dont like haha I hate when some Z's sound like muscle cars. I may go with FI or Z1 for the RHFC...Just trying to get inputs from everyone before I do lol I'll be purchasing them probably arond May.
Thinking about getting a XYZ Resonated Y-Pipe from Motordyne as well...

Silly Rabbit · 03-11-2015, 12:31 PM

I have installed Motordyne ART pipes and Fast Intentions RHFC. They are both quality products. I started with the ART pipes and changed to RHFC. I have a Borla cbe that does not have resonators, so I found the ART pipes to be too boomy in around town driving. Not exactly too loud, but around 2k rpm, it had a deep drone that would vibrate the interior. The RHFC are not as loud overall and they still have a slight drone around 2k rpm, but it is tolerable.

The ART pipes sound better at idle and WOT, but overall, I like the RHFC better. My butt dyno would say the ART pipes gave more power, but that may be just because they sounded more aggressive \ raw.

Other difference is ART pipes use the stock ring style gasket and FI uses flat gaskets. ART re-used the factory bracing system, FI does not.

I didn't have a leak with either system. They both fit up great. Neither set gave me a CEL. They both cost about the same ~$450 for a good used set.

If my cbe had some 12-18" resonators, I probably would have stuck with the ART pipes, but I didn't want to modify my Borla system so I went with the RHFC and feel like I made the right choice for me.

Joker_J · 03-11-2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit

I have installed Motordyne ART pipes and Fast Intentions RHFC. They are both quality products. I started with the ART pipes and changed to RHFC. I have a Borla cbe that does not have resonators, so I found the ART pipes to be too boomy in around town driving. Not exactly too loud, but around 2k rpm, it had a deep drone that would vibrate the interior. The RHFC are not as loud overall and they still have a slight drone around 2k rpm, but it is tolerable.

The ART pipes sound better at idle and WOT, but overall, I like the RHFC better. My butt dyno would say the ART pipes gave more power, but that may be just because they sounded more aggressive \ raw.

Other difference is ART pipes use the stock ring style gasket and FI uses flat gaskets. ART re-used the factory bracing system, FI does not.

I didn't have a leak with either system. They both fit up great. Neither set gave me a CEL. They both cost about the same ~$450 for a good used set.

If my cbe had some 12-18" resonators, I probably would have stuck with the ART pipes, but I didn't want to modify my Borla system so I went with the RHFC and feel like I made the right choice for me.

Nice! yea I just bought the Resonated Apexi RS CBE and was thinking about getting the resonated FI HFC. However, would I need to get the Y-pipe or would the stock pipe be good enough? Do you still have the RHFC on your ride? I'd love to hear a sound clip of it

Silly Rabbit · 03-11-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker_J

Nice! yea I just bought the Resonated Apexi RS CBE and was thinking about getting the resonated FI HFC. However, would I need to get the Y-pipe or would the stock pipe be good enough? Do you still have the RHFC on your ride? I'd love to hear a sound clip of it

Not sure I follow you. If you bought a Cat Back Enhaust, it will replace everything past the stock cat. You won't need a y pipe or mid pipe, that is part of the cbe. The only other parts of the exhaust are the headers and the cat pipe. The test pipe or high flow cat will replace the stock cat, leaving with only the headers as stock.

I currently have the FI RHFC on my car. I don't have videos yet, but if you look for a thread titled Borla, you can see several videos of my exhaust with Borla CBE with stock coats and Borla CBE with ART pipes. I plan to put up similar videos with the RHFC so there will be a good comparison of all 3 systems soon.

Joker_J · 03-11-2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit

Not sure I follow you. If you bought a Cat Back Enhaust, it will replace everything past the stock cat. You won't need a y pipe or mid pipe, that is part of the cbe. The only other parts of the exhaust are the headers and the cat pipe. The test pipe or high flow cat will replace the stock cat, leaving with only the headers as stock.

I currently have the FI RHFC on my car. I don't have videos yet, but if you look for a thread titled Borla, you can see several videos of my exhaust with Borla CBE with stock coats and Borla CBE with ART pipes. I plan to put up similar videos with the RHFC so there will be a good comparison of all 3 systems soon.

RSX Muffler, 2009-20** Nissan 370Z This is the exhaust I purchased...I don't think it comes with the Y-pipe and etc lol

Hope this helps a little..

zefaulter · 03-11-2015, 05:46 PM

That's some expensive exhaust...

abm89 · 03-11-2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

That's some expensive exhaust...

Yeah, for that much he could have had a Motordyne full CBE with resonated test pipes...

tommyguns · 03-11-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

Yeah, for that much he could have had a Motordyne full CBE with resonated test pipes...

I'm pretty sure for that type of money he could have any of the top systems from the headers back. He has a very specific sound that he's looking for, this system must meet his criteria, besides it's his cash to spend any way he wants. Good luck with which ever route you take.

Tadpole · 03-11-2015, 09:43 PM

Don't forget to factor in emissions in your area. If and when I do it will be hfc's.

brancky3 · 03-11-2015, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker_J

RSX Muffler, 2009-20** Nissan 370Z This is the exhaust I purchased...I don't think it comes with the Y-pipe and etc lol

Hope this helps a little..

You are eliminating the y pipe when buying an aftermarket cat back like that.

Joker_J · 03-12-2015, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

That's some expensive exhaust...

It is but I got it for a hell of a deal lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by abm89

Yeah, for that much he could have had a Motordyne full CBE with resonated test pipes...

Not too much into Motordyne. I heard the sound on this exhaust and loved it haha

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Originally Posted by tommyguns

I'm pretty sure for that type of money he could have any of the top systems from the headers back. He has a very specific sound that he's looking for, this system must meet his criteria, besides it's his cash to spend any way he wants. Good luck with which ever route you take.

Couldn't of said it better myself

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Don't forget to factor in emissions in your area. If and when I do it will be hfc's.

I'm gonna install everything one at a time to see and feel the difference. Eventually I'll get the RHFC

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Originally Posted by brancky3

You are eliminating the y pipe when buying an aftermarket cat back like that.

I'm thinking about purchasing the Motordyne XYZ Resonated Y-pipe...just trying to find the best price lol

03-11-2015, 10:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 576 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	HELP! Decisions between Resonated TP or Resonated HFC I've read some posts but still need feedback from members who have actually had them installed...All Pros and Cons please... Feel free to PM me instead of commenting! Thanks in advacne!

03-11-2015, 11:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 64 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 16	I've been dealing with a somewhat similar dilemma, RTP's or ART's. Have you decided on any particular brand of RTP, if so can you tell me why. Just trying to get educated before laying down the cash. __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG

03-11-2015, 12:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 618	I have installed Motordyne ART pipes and Fast Intentions RHFC. They are both quality products. I started with the ART pipes and changed to RHFC. I have a Borla cbe that does not have resonators, so I found the ART pipes to be too boomy in around town driving. Not exactly too loud, but around 2k rpm, it had a deep drone that would vibrate the interior. The RHFC are not as loud overall and they still have a slight drone around 2k rpm, but it is tolerable. The ART pipes sound better at idle and WOT, but overall, I like the RHFC better. My butt dyno would say the ART pipes gave more power, but that may be just because they sounded more aggressive \ raw. Other difference is ART pipes use the stock ring style gasket and FI uses flat gaskets. ART re-used the factory bracing system, FI does not. I didn't have a leak with either system. They both fit up great. Neither set gave me a CEL. They both cost about the same ~$450 for a good used set. If my cbe had some 12-18" resonators, I probably would have stuck with the ART pipes, but I didn't want to modify my Borla system so I went with the RHFC and feel like I made the right choice for me. tommyguns likes this. __________________ NISMO R Tune Intakes \ Fast Intentions RHFC \ Borla CBE \ EcuTek Tuned\ SPL Camber Arms \ Powertrix Coilovers \ Swift Springs \ Avant Garde \ Wicked CAS \ Morimoto XB Halos \ Custom Fenders \ Hotchkis Sways \ NLP Splitter

03-11-2015, 05:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	That's some expensive exhaust... abm89 likes this.

03-11-2015, 09:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	Don't forget to factor in emissions in your area. If and when I do it will be hfc's. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

03-11-2015, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,707 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295377	Test pipes. You have worry about Getting that demon bolt off.

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