the370z.com's Exhaust Quick Reference Guide
 

Which exhaust should you get? What system sounds best?

These are all hard questions that we all grapple with when we make our decisions in upgrading our exhaust systems from stock. It's only been a year, and already there are a wide variety of exhaust systems to choose from. It can be almost overwhelming.

To make things a little easier for the first-time buyer, I've compiled a short informational thread that gives an overview of the systems available. I've tried to distill whatever information would be important in making a decision; I'll keep it updated as I see new information / systems flow in. No huge pictures, no embedded videos, no "in for (insert deliverable here)" comments - everything is linked out so the thread itself doesn't get too cluttered.

This is a quick reference guide ONLY! I intend it to be a starting point for your research; once you isolate a few systems you might like, feel free to search the forums for more detailed information I might have missed. Or PM me and I will update this thread if I feel it is necessary. I am in no way affiliated with any of these companies (I own an FI exhaust if you must know), and I do not intend to present a biased view.

I hope this is beneficial to the community! I'll be making another one for intakes if there is interest :). Suggestions also appreciated!

Sound clip database is still HERE


AE Performance
Status: Prototype (stalled)
Pictures: Teaser 1 || Teaser 2
Videos:
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...t-preview.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


AAM Competition: S-Line (Short Tail Axle Back)
Status: Production
Pictures: Ad || Installed || Tips
Videos: 1
Information: AAM Competition S-Line Short Tail Axle-Back Exhaust
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


Akrapovic: Evolution
Status: Production (slip-on (axle back) or full CBE options available)
Pictures: Rear || CF Tips || Metal Tips || Schematic
Videos: 1 || 2
Information: Company Website
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


Amuse: R1 Titan Series (R1000, Titan, Silent, PROGRESS)
Status: Production (Nismo versions available as well - NOTE: only comes from mid-pipe back, need to purchase Y-pipe!)
Pictures: Extra vs. Stock || Nismo R1 Silent || R1000
Videos: R1 Extra || R1000
Information: 370ZTune's Parts List || Official Website (日本語)
Gains: ~+15 hp, +8 tq
Reviews: My review of R1 Titan Extra


ARC: SAVRA
Status: Production
Pictures: System
Videos: n/a (good luck finding ARC videos!)
Information: can't find any, nobody has this
Reviews: n/a


ARK Performance Inc: "GRIP"
Status: Type 1/3 Prototype - TYPE 2 PRODUCTION
Version 1:
Pictures: System
Videos: Video 1 || Video 2 (w/ stock cats)
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...-type-1-a.html
Version 2:
Pictures: System || Installed
Videos : Video 1
Reviews: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...view-pics.html
Version 3:
Pictures: n/a
Videos : n/a
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...w-db-test.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a

Berk Technologies
Status: Production
Pictures: System || vs. Stock || Installed view
Videos: 1 (plenty more! see information thread)
Information: Info thread - plenty of feedback here from here!
Gains: n/a (someone update me please)
Reviews: n/a


The Boombop Shop:
Status: Production
Pictures: 1 ||
Videos: Overview || Rev + Launch
Information: Thread
Gains: n/a
Reviews: here


CNT Racing: (unnamed)
Status: Pre-Production
Pictures: Overview || Installed
Videos: 1 || 2 || 3 || 4
Information: CNT Racing V2 370z Catback Exhaust (Sound clip, Pictures included)
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


EXAS: EVO TUNE
Status: Production
Pictures: Overview || Install || Install 2
Videos: 1 (NOTE: THIS IS NOT INSTALLED ON A 370Z. THIS IS A SIMILAR SYSTEM FOR REFERENCE ONLY.)
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...2-18-08-a.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


Fast Intentions: TDX
Status: Production
Pictures: Tips || SS 1 || SS 2 || CF 1
Videos: Prototype
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...formative.html
Gains: See Information Thread
Reviews: See Information Thread (or do a search on the forums, there's like twenty of them...lol)


Fujitsubo Super Ti (LS460?)
Status: Production
Pictures: System || System 2 || System 3
Videos: 1
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...4-exhaust.html || FUJITSUBO OFFICIAL SITE
Gains: Minimal
Reviews: n/a


GReddy: SE (Spectrum Elite)
Status: Production
Pictures: refer to official site in information for pictures
Videos: 1 (NOTE: NON-STOCK CATS INSTALLED.)
Information: Official Site
Gains: Dyno Chart
Reviews: n/a


GReddy: Ti-C
Status: Production
Pictures: refer to official site in information for pictures
Videos: 1 (NOTE: NON-STOCK CATS INSTALLED.)
Information: Official Site
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a

HKS HI-POWER
Status: Production
Pictures: Installed 1 || Installed 2
Videos: 1 || 2 || plenty of videos around, do a search!
Information: HKS Official Website
Gains: ~10-15 hp, ? tq
Reviews: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...ed-review.html


HKS LEGAMAX
Status: Production (AXLE BACK)
Pictures: Rear View || Tips
Videos: n/a
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...ater-year.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


HKS Super Sound Master
Status: Production - NOTE: NOT COMPATIBLE WITH USDM Zs!!
Pictures: System || Rear view
Videos: removed
Information: HKS Super Sound Master Exhaust System
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


INVIDIA: Gemini (replaces Q300)
Status: Production
Pictures: 1 || 2
Videos: Startup || Drive-by (w/ stock cats) || 0-80 windows down (with Berk HFCs)
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...amplified.html
Gains: +13 hp, +10 ft-lbs (needs rerun?)
Reviews:
Review The new Invidia Gemini exhaust - MyG37 <-- Obviously, on a G37...


Mackin Industries: MXP
Status: Production
Pictures: Burnt tips || Installed
Videos: w/ stock intakes || G37 + HFCs
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...fied-370z.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a

Magnaflow: (unnamed)
Status: Production
Pictures: System layout
Videos: here
Information: Official Page
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


MCR: Crimson TT Exhaust
Status: Production
Pictures: Installed || Tips
Videos: 1
Information: 370ZTune Page (don't think anybody here has this yet)
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


Mines: Silence VX Pro Titan II Exhaust
Status: Production (NOTE: Rear section only! Need to purchase Y-pipe!)
Pictures: Installed || Tips
Videos: 1
Information: 370ZTune Page (don't think anybody here has this yet)
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


Meisterschaft: GTS
Status: Production
Pictures: Burnt tips || Installed
Videos: Official Ad || Highway
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...-370z-g37.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews: Dyno gt haus exhaust and stillen g3 intake

Motordyne Shockwave
Status: Production
Pictures:
Videos:
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...e370-t370.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews:

Power Craft: Convertible Hybrid Exhaust Valve System
Status: Production
Pictures: Single Valve || Twin Valve
Videos: Power Craft Official Video
Information: http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-p...***-video.html || Power Craft Website (English available!)
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


QAS: (unnamed)
Status: Prototype
Pictures: System
Videos: Here
Information: QAS Germany: 40 hp gain w/ exhaust system + reflash
Gains: Dyno Chart || Dyno Chart 2 || +40 hp / +16 tq claims
Reviews: n/a


Robispec: Single-tip Exhaust Design
Status: Prototype (stalled)
Pictures: 1 || 2 || 3 || DannyGT's Design
Videos: Here
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...p-exhaust.html
Reviews: n/a


SACLAM
Status: Production
Pictures: System
Videos: on a member's 370Z! || Sound preview
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...st-system.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews:
http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...tml#post166398


STILLEN
Status: Production
Pictures: System
Videos: w/ Berk HFCs || STILLEN Official Video
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...18hp-each.html || Stillen OFFICIAL SITE
Gains: ~18 hp / ~13 ft-lbs
Reviews:
http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...k-exhaust.html
http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...berk-hfcs.html
http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...exhaust+review
http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...exhaust+review

TANABE: Medallion Touring
Status: Prototype
Pictures: Front Exhaust Pipe || Rear Section || Exhaust Tip
Videos: lots here
Information:
http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...g-exhaust.html
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...d-updated.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


TANABE: Concept G
Status: Prototype
Pictures: Full Exhaust || Rear View
Videos: n/a
Information:
http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...g-exhaust.html
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...d-updated.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


Top Secret: Titan Pro, Version 2
Status: Production (NOTE: Rear and mid-pipe sold separately. Comes with remote to control sound.)
Pictures: Rear section || Mid Pipe
Videos: n/a
Information: Top Secret - Titanium Exhaust
Gains: n/a
Reviews: Mini-phelan review: OMFG EXPENSIVE!!!! (otherwise 'n/a')


Type-1 Racing: (unnamed)
Status: Prototype
Pictures: Tips || Mid Section || Y-Pipe || Installed || Installed 2
Videos: Sound Clip
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...e-exhaust.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a

WELDINA: NISMO (S-Tune)
Status: Production
Pictures: System || Tips || Installed
Videos: Cold Start || Revving || Nismo + Berk HFCs
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...o-exhaust.html
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


XFORCE: (unnamed)
Status: Production
Pictures: see information page for pictures
Videos: here
Information: Official website
Gains: n/a
Reviews: n/a


Zele Performance FZ-Titanium Exhaust
Status: Production
Pictures: 1 || 2
Videos: here
Information: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...t=zele+exhaust
Gains: ~12 hp, ?? ft-lbs (need to read the JP when I have time lol)
Reviews: n/a

<-- getting dizzy yet?? :tup:

#8. should be enough.

Can we post yet?




OH SH!T I JUST DID!

:gtfo2:
On a side note, or the real topic, thanks for doing this Phelan, maybe we will have less. Which exhaust is going to drop the panties?

"MXP" ??? = Mackin Industries: MXP

Q300 is discontinued and Gemini is the upgraded model, difference is improved X Pipe, added resonaters and dual cans instead of one....

Thanks Phelan! Definitly appreciated

Good idea! Stillen?

Nice work phelan..

+rep :tup:

it's a work in progress, i'll update more when i get home. can only do so much during my lunch break :rofl2:

phelan,

what about intakes, hfc/test pipes/headers, body kits, cf parts and suspension parts.....lol

u dug a whole.... hahahahaha....

Good job phelan. I have been leaning to the invidia gemini, good balance of fit/finish and performance and price. I also followed the thread and the one dyno run, and agree with your comment. The 13hp and 10ft lbs needs some more dyno action.

John

ugh what have i done XD i'm gonna be quick referencing for the next month!!

Sound clip/video

YouTube - Robispec Nissan 370Z single exhaust

enjoy

Robi

updated thanks

GTM Spec 2.5 CBE
GTM Motorsports*::*EXHAUST*::*GTM SPEC 2.5"CAT-BACk

BERK CBE
http://www.the370z.com/exhaust-intak...k-exhaust.html

Stillen CBE
STILLEN : STILLEN 370Z Dual Exhaust System

This thread is awesome! :happydance:

:tup::tup:

outstanding job Phelan!

very organized catalog!

i recommend this to be a sticky in the exhaust section :tiphat:

+1 rep :D

edit: its already a sticky lol

5Zigen?

working on it, working on it...

it's nowhere near complete, i'm missing so many systems. i'm updating this in my spare time, so expect it to be "up-to-date" by the end of the week

Great Job on taking this on! Good Luck!

I have real issue with the angle of entry on my driveway and am wondering if anyone has any problems bottoming on the exhaust when entering or leaving a steep driveway.

One of these days we will get to add Berk. :D

Didn't see them added, but the Boombop Shop (odd name I know)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H26LXPp9jEA

just as a curiousity, I was wondering if anyone here know how the Nismo Exhaust (Not the S-tune) but the H-Configuration that comes in a stock Nismo 370Z compares to these. I know the sound may not be as aggressive or loud, but I was wondering if anyone knows if the Nismo Exhaust actually has more gain in power than rest of these aftermarket exhaust systems?

The reason I ask is because I was kind of interested in getting the Nismo H-Config exhaust system if possible, but I could find any info on it. I did read some people that has a Nismo 370 swapping out for an aftermarket as upgrades....can anyone confirm of able to give any spec on it so I could compare it with the rest of these exhaust systems to help me make a decision. I know the price of the Nismo exhaust system will be easily twice as much, but I kind of want to stick if Nismo brand stuff unless there's a huge power difference between the aftermarkets and the Nismo H-Config pipe.

I know that the H-Configuration "Nismo" Exhaust is said to place an additional 18HP to the already 332HP Motor....Thereby advertising the Nismo Edition 370Z to have 350HP....This however is less than actual WHP. From what I've read on this site, there are other Aftermarket Exhaust Systems that produce more WHP for the Z than the Nismo Exhaust.

The reason why you can't find any "Nismo" stuff online yet or on their site is because from what I heard, "Nismo" is still in the process of R&D for this car...Also a friend who works at Nissan told me that "Nismo" won't release any aftermarkets for the 370Z anytime soon...Reason being is that if they were to offer their "Nismo" aftermarkets for the Z, then Nissan's sales of the "Nismo" would drop...this is supposidely an agreement that "Nismo" and Nissan made....makes sense...I mean why would you buy a "Nismo" Z when you could buy a base or sports package for less and buy the afterrmarket "Nismo's" later at a cheaper price then buying the Nismo package?

Actually the +18 is from the exhaust & tune.
You can buy the Nismo parts already, but they are extremely overpriced that if you want Nismo parts you need to just buy it from a dealership first. Nissan Motorsport might still be working on more parts.

Thank you for the update. I figured that there's a Tune in additional to Exhaust that makes up those numbers, it's just that Nissan made kind of a big deal about the H-Pipe Configuration increasing HP, and all the aftermarket ones i've seen are X-Configuration or Y-Config. Personally, I don't know exactly what the benefits are. But I do know I would like to build up my car for performance while keeping in mind what I'm getting is the most bang for the buck. I haven't done enough research on a lot of aftermarket parts, but I just figured it's safer to stick with Nismo parts mainly because it sometimes fits and look nicer. (i.e. I like the canister look of the Nismo Z over those funcky diagonal mounted exhaust canisters - even though I know it performs better, it looks kind of tacky and not factory like)

Thanks again for the input.

Anyone still updating this sticky?:hello:

Really looking forward to pulling the trigger on an exhaust and not sure which one.

I want gains. Plain and simple. Stillen appears to be the way to go, but the HKS Hi Power has the looks, but haven't seen any dynos for gains on this exhaust.

Just finished uploading three different exhaust setups for everyone. Vid links are below (youtube embedders didnt work for some reason)


Daisuke's 2009 370Z - Stillen G3's, OEM Cats, OBX Style Y-Pipe, TopSpeed 2.75" Single Pipe Catback (1080P Available)


Z1804's 2009 370Z - Stillen G3's, OEM Exhaust (1080P Available)


'10Anamoly's 2010 370Z - OEM Intakes, FI X-Pipe, OEM Resonators, Magnaflow 4" Race Mufflers, Side Branch Resonators, OEM Tips (1080P Available)

okay guys i've been REALLY lazy about this sticky after i made my first pass on the available exhausts. i'll go through and put updates up again, now that most systems are now into production and we're starting to get some feedback :tup:

The only Boombop Shop Exhaust created since the prototype. This exhaust sound so much better in person.

Nobody is able to play that video because you've got it marked as private.

lol great video and exhaust sounds really good in the video :tup: