Which exhaust should I buy??

happyz · 09-12-2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Especially from someone with less then 10 posts. Never.

Can't go wrong with Fast Intentions. Over 1500 custom made exhausts and probably 500 resales out there.

Didn't mean to sound like a douche. I was looking up exhausts reviews and just saw somebody on the forum a while ago use this way to find an exhaust because videos didn't help.. lol sorry about that

cooltoy · 09-12-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by happyz

Didn't mean to sound like a douche. I was looking up exhausts reviews and just saw somebody on the forum a while ago use this way to find an exhaust because videos didn't help.. lol sorry about that

We need to have our fun.

JerryDeluxe · 09-12-2016, 01:51 PM

GTHaus Meisterchaft exhaust is what I recommend , pricey but 100% worth it.

Nixin · 09-12-2016, 02:39 PM

Two simple words, 1. Fast and 2. Intentions.

MagmaRed370z · 09-12-2016, 03:51 PM

Fast Intentions or ARK

Cegla · 09-12-2016, 04:39 PM

Fast Intentions 18' will also drone a bit below 2500rpm.

jaycz · 09-12-2016, 07:13 PM

Tanabe, build quality is first class. Sound is not ricey, not loud or not too quiet. More of a touring exhaust until you get over 4k.

azza12311 · 09-13-2016, 04:12 AM

I would be the only person here to go for the japan powercraft. it sounds amazing and looks good

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/Angelo350Z/ · 09-13-2016, 04:22 AM

I've had the Fast Intentions TDX with 18" non-resonated test pipes for over three years now and the combination is great. Though, and maybe I'm just getting older, but I find myself getting slightly annoyed by the loudness during longer-than-usual drives. Still, it's hard to beat the sound, quality, and gains from FI.

BOLIO 671 · 09-13-2016, 07:11 AM

Most will direct u to Fl...They're the biggest selling exhaust in the Z market....a good exhaust but I decided to go with Berk as I wanted something close to stock not too flashy that sounded great. Their CBE paired with their HFC's/Resonated TP'S is Exotic and clean.

Exhaust Name: Berk Technology Nissan 370Z/Infiniti G37 - Berk Technology

Quality: Awesome
Fitment/Looks: Stockish with bigger tips
Sound: Perfect....No Drone...No Rasp...smooth, deep and a beast after 3500RPM

Luckily for me Berk had just received their shipment of supplies and was able to ship my exhaust out the door in 2 weeks

Here's a vid of my Berk Set-up with Resonated TP's.

2011 Nismo#91 · 09-13-2016, 08:14 AM

Exhaust Name: Armytrix
Quality: Excellent
Fitment/Looks: Excellent
Sound: Variable on demand

future370zzz · 10-19-2016, 03:58 PM

You will get drone on most aftermarket exhausts in certain rpm bands. From review, Motordyne has less drone compared to FI (boost lee i believe).

Like everyone says, FI is smoother and deeper, motordyne more aggressive and higher pitch.

If I could do it over again I would do motordyne test pipes with motordyne shockwave. Currently have FI 18" SS exhaust with FI resonated test pipes. It's loud in a good way but can be annoying at freeway crusing speed when rpm band is 2K to 3K.

Added side branch pipes and it calmed the drone down a lot. Testing to see if I like the new setup or if I want to change to motordyne.

ChopsZ · 10-19-2016, 05:33 PM

Everybody always jumps on saying Fast Intentions, Motordyne and ARK, but no one almost never mentions HKS. I love my HKS, perfect fit and finish, zero drone, and while running the stock cats, not much louder than stock. A very smooth, mellow tone.

NRGz · 10-19-2016, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Everybody always jumps on saying Fast Intentions, Motordyne and ARK, but no one almost never mentions HKS. I love my HKS, perfect fit and finish, zero drone, and while running the stock cats, not much louder than stock. A very smooth, mellow tone.

That was my second option if no one had a used ark or motordyne up..
A friend put one on his 335i, sounds nice at start up then slowly goes down in sound. I decided against due to me wanting a little more bass with VQ sound.

But anyways, to OP, I have an ARK grip on my 09, stock cats. No drone when cruising in the upper gear. Sound doesnt come till 3k.
But when your slowing down there IS that slight drone from about 4k(if your that low or high) to 2k. I like it IMO.

I have a 7at too so i cant say anything about slowing down with the clutch in.

ARK grip
Fitment: Some people have it good.. others have some fitment issues being the tip sticks out a little more on one side. I guess a hit or miss? I got mine used. And yes it is off there.
Sound: smooth vq at certain rpms. Opens up after 3k. If i can remember, there decibels were in the 80s on start up, don't quote me on that if your state/county has a thing for it.. and if you follow it.
Quality: 9/10 due to fitment issue i mentioned. ALSO sits pretty low so if you are lowered from stock Id ask others that are lowered with this set up..

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Dreadnaught · 10-19-2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Everybody always jumps on saying Fast Intentions, Motordyne and ARK, but no one almost never mentions HKS. I love my HKS, perfect fit and finish, zero drone, and while running the stock cats, not much louder than stock. A very smooth, mellow tone.

Loved my HKS HI power exhaust when I had my 06 G35 coupe. Excellent fit, finish and look. Greta throaty exhaust note.

I'll definitely be getting one for my Z.

09-12-2016, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
JerryDeluxe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 277 Drives: 16' 370z auto sport Rep Power: 10077	GTHaus Meisterchaft exhaust is what I recommend , pricey but 100% worth it. __________________ Swift Spec R/KONI Yellow Shocks, SSR Executor CV01, GThaus, CF Lipkit, CF Hood/Fenders

09-12-2016, 03:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 14	Fast Intentions or ARK __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

09-12-2016, 04:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cegla Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Poland Posts: 18 Drives: 370Z GT Edition Rep Power: 13	Fast Intentions 18' will also drone a bit below 2500rpm. MagmaRed370z likes this.

09-13-2016, 04:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	I've had the Fast Intentions TDX with 18" non-resonated test pipes for over three years now and the combination is great. Though, and maybe I'm just getting older, but I find myself getting slightly annoyed by the loudness during longer-than-usual drives. Still, it's hard to beat the sound, quality, and gains from FI. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

09-13-2016, 07:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3400	Most will direct u to Fl...They're the biggest selling exhaust in the Z market....a good exhaust but I decided to go with Berk as I wanted something close to stock not too flashy that sounded great. Their CBE paired with their HFC's/Resonated TP'S is Exotic and clean. Exhaust Name: Berk Technology Nissan 370Z/Infiniti G37 - Berk Technology Quality: Awesome Fitment/Looks: Stockish with bigger tips Sound: Perfect....No Drone...No Rasp...smooth, deep and a beast after 3500RPM Luckily for me Berk had just received their shipment of supplies and was able to ship my exhaust out the door in 2 weeks Here's a vid of my Berk Set-up with Resonated TP's. __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34 Last edited by BOLIO 671; 09-13-2016 at 08:22 PM.

09-12-2016, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	Two simple words, 1. Fast and 2. Intentions.

09-12-2016, 07:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
jaycz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189 Drives: 09 370z Tour Red 6MT Rep Power: 15	Tanabe, build quality is first class. Sound is not ricey, not loud or not too quiet. More of a touring exhaust until you get over 4k.

09-13-2016, 04:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
azza12311 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: australia Posts: 153 Drives: nissan 370z ,r34 Rep Power: 10	I would be the only person here to go for the japan powercraft. it sounds amazing and looks good .

09-13-2016, 08:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,412 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	Exhaust Name: Armytrix Quality: Excellent Fitment/Looks: Excellent Sound: Variable on demand

10-19-2016, 03:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
future370zzz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 555 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	You will get drone on most aftermarket exhausts in certain rpm bands. From review, Motordyne has less drone compared to FI (boost lee i believe). Like everyone says, FI is smoother and deeper, motordyne more aggressive and higher pitch. If I could do it over again I would do motordyne test pipes with motordyne shockwave. Currently have FI 18" SS exhaust with FI resonated test pipes. It's loud in a good way but can be annoying at freeway crusing speed when rpm band is 2K to 3K. Added side branch pipes and it calmed the drone down a lot. Testing to see if I like the new setup or if I want to change to motordyne. __________________

10-19-2016, 05:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 50 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2302	Everybody always jumps on saying Fast Intentions, Motordyne and ARK, but no one almost never mentions HKS. I love my HKS, perfect fit and finish, zero drone, and while running the stock cats, not much louder than stock. A very smooth, mellow tone. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

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