Catback exhaust selection
 

currently running AAM short tails. Got good tax return so its time to upgrade to catback. i know on the forum here its huge about FI. which i also have in mind but what are other Good once based on what other users on forum have?


Something Deep toned with acceptable drone. since its my daily driver.

Give me some Choices and suggestions guys.:confused:

Fast Intentions.


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I run a FI CBE but since you asked for other options, the ARK Grip was my other choice when I was shopping. The Motordyne also sounds good but is a little aggressive. Those are the ones I like that I have heard in person.

Been shopping around since I'm looking at picking up an exhaust for when I return to the US.

It's been hard to decide between the FI w/ 18" Resonators or ARK Grip v2. I think I've decided on the ARK for a couple reasons, sound and availability of burnt tips [for the ricer in me]. Videos of FI exhausts under normal driving are hard to come by.

Right now, ARK has a sale on their site, cutting the price down to 1260 + shipping. FI can be had for 1460 or so IIRC.

FI FTW!!!!!!!

I WENT WITH HKS HI POWER, i didn't want any drone when i take long drives since its my daily driver. i ran aam short tails for past 8 months ooo boyy some **** man. :driving:

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You said you wanted something "deep" sounding. HKS is the exact opposite, high pitched and tin sounding

if he wanted deep and minimal drone could have went 18" res FI CBE w/ SS mufflers. toss on some LTHs too :yum:

This sounds AMAZING. How bad is the highway drone?

FI non-res TP & CBE CF mufflers



.....................and no mufflers lol

Can you please post about how good FI is again.

oh but of course. I'll do it with great pride.

FI is the choice to make.

their product quality is top notch. the sound is perfect and the multiple options makes it tailored to each owner's personal preference. no other exhaust offers that aside from a cutout valve on the overpriced armytrix setup. the power gains are there too that match or beat most other systems available. all that paired with their unmatched customer service makes the choice a no brainer.

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I went with the 18" resonated version. The highway drone is negligible...of course, I also like to drive with music pretty loud too.:tup:

Nice! :driving:

I'm looking at 1cleanZ's EXACT setup, RHFC + non-res. That's the kind of sound I've been after for over a year lol

I'm running the AAM catback with 5" tips for the Nismo. I LOVE the sound as it's not obnoxiously loud and I feel this is how a sports car should sound from the factory. The quality of the kit is impeccable too. Which makes me wonder...

How come there isn't much talk about the AAM catback here on the forums? Everyone is always talking about Fast Intentions or ARK. I'm sure those are great systems and if I had one of those instead, I'm sure I'd be in line to advocate that choice. The AAM isn't cheap also and is in the same price range as the FI system. HP gains with the AAM, from what I've read and researched here, are in the same ballpark (maybe a little less) as the FI system.

So I'm just wondering why AAM doesn't seem to get as much support as the others

Because the FI TDX system is just that good. Why go for second best?

i agree that in regards to price point, quality of construction, and power gains they are in the same ballpark.

however it's an exhaust system so for these 2 systems it comes down to only 2 ways to decide.

1. the sound. that's what it's really all about. although AAM has options on single and dual plus a few oher option they do not have the customizable options of the system the FI has. also I've heard every version of the FI system and every version of the AAM system and PERSONALLY I like the FI sound better.


2. is the customer service. I PERSONALLY have never had an issue with AAM but I have seen some on here say they did

FI really does have the best customer service I've dealt with in any aspect of buying a product car or non-car related.

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Then that makes me ask what makes it "that good"? Saying the AAM is second best is fine, but what is this based on?

That's basically what I was looking for. Good info!

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always gotta throw it in there that its a personal opinion too. some people take anything said as facts and whatnot lol

glad to be of assistance

I had both system's but sold my AAM when I went tt and I wanted a 3" exhaust system that match the twins and as FPenvy said I received good customer service from both, but FI is absolutely outstanding. As far the sound goes they are both excellent but different. I love the noise that comes out of my setup and I can tell you both of the will turn heads.

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Yeah, I'm happy with my current setup with AAM mid-pipe with short tails.

I recently received my FI non-res HFCs.......however, haven't installed them yet. I just ordered today the AAM axle-back exhaust to replace my AAM short tails. Will wait for the axle-back to arrive before I install both the FI HFCs and new axle-back. I wanted to replace the axle-back due to Texas vehicle inspection requirement that vehicle must have an exhaust, plus with both installed will hopefully give me better low end torque and HP when I get it tuned.

FI gets the most post love, AAM is also a great shop. I have their axle back with a NISMO H pipe (lets call it frankexhaust) and am pleased. Could be a bit louder but I prefer less loud over more loud and like the deep exhaust note over the mid-range rasp that I hear on all the FI set ups (could be because of TPs etc...). HFCs would wake it up but I have kept mine stock due to not wanting the natural hiss and I don't want to deal with a sensor CEL.

Both companies make quality parts, great welds etc...as noted its then subjective. To my ear the AAM setups are a bit more pleasing then FI based on my tastes.

Its good to have choices :)

- b

I seriously spent two months trying to decide to go with FI or AAM. Ended up going to AAM because I liked its tone better

The overall experience. FI build quality, customer service, sound, ease of installation, fantastic looks, number of customers.......

When it comes to sound, to each his own.

sound is a personal issue, tried the FI, too loud for me..the OEM nismo CB is the best for me..

I really hope I never hear a Fast Intenions exhaust in person. I would hate to regret my decision going with AAM over FI

There are many good reasons why so many people here have gone with Fast Intentions exhausts. Sound is just one good reason. Quality of their overall workmanship is second to none. Plus the customer service is positive beyond all expectations. I truly hope you hear that FI exhaust in person real soon.

Out of the 3 exhaust which one was the loudest ? And which one had a exotic sound ? I'm looking for a loud exhaust, those 3 you just mentioned I also trying to decided which one to get. Correct me if I'm wrong from the YouTube videos it seems like loudest would be in this order 1st being louder ...

1st - motordyne e370 exhaust
2nd - fast intentions
3rd - ark grip

All 3 have a deep exotic beautiful sound which I love and the aam also seems to have a nice exotic sound but on YouTube videos seem quiet. Any thoughts please reply if I'm wrong. I never heard them in person just on YouTube but if anyone has heard them in person please respond.

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Motordyne is the loudest and most exotic - most expensive
Fast intentions volume will depend on configuration
ARK will be the most tame of the three

^Rich pretty much nailed it. Motordyne is the most aggressive of those 3. F.I. is more of a deep/smooth sound. Also have to take into account the cat/test pipe setup that you can add to the cat-back.

fast intentions with CF mufflers sounds much better and exotic than motordyne.