Test pipes

NYBladeZ · 02-24-2010, 08:31 AM

Damn you guys must have sensitive ears lol, I don't mind the rasp over the sound increase compared to stock cats. After looking at the stock cats upon taking them off it's visible that they are really restrictive, to hell with them!

feelzpwr91 · 02-24-2010, 09:02 AM

i want them so bad but i cant get them, wont pass inspection, have to get hfc's instead

NYBladeZ · 02-24-2010, 10:51 AM

it won't pass emissions in NY either, but there are enough shops willing to pass you for some extra $

feelzpwr91 · 02-24-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

it won't pass emissions in NY either, but there are enough shops willing to pass you for some extra $

yea in newyork, lol not in va haha

Togo · 02-24-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

it won't pass emissions in NY either, but there are enough shops willing to pass you for some extra $

They'll pass in NY as long as you aren't throwing CELs..

jmlenz · 02-26-2010, 03:31 PM

Now that Ive driven this setup daily for a few weeks I have a few observations:

1) It is LOUD, I have the 18" resonators + RTPs and it can scare bystanders and eat small children if you open it up. It is just below the threshold of what I would consider "too loud" and I cant imagine ANYONE saying this is too tame. I think the RTPs mostly contribute to the volume.
2) Cold start will wake the neighborhood. It shakes the interior and rattles the trunk plastics, but goes away after a minute.
3) 3 weeks of daily driving and NO CELs...knock on wood.
4) Sound QUALITY is excellent. No rasp at all, little to no drone but VERY agressive. SRM downshifts ROCK! The first few had my girlfriend jump in the seat and ask "what was that!?" haha. Those that compare this exhaust to a Ferrari or other exotics...well...need to have their hearing checked or are basing their experience off youtube clips. It is very deep and can be V8-esque burbly at times, but definetely not an Italian V8 40-valve symphony.

Bottom line...get the Resonated test pipes, you cant go wrong!

Overall...I love it!

roplusbee · 02-26-2010, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the testimony. I was looking for someone that had already done the F.I. TDX w/ 18" Resonators and RTPs. Do you have a sound clip in the DB or on some other website?

Does anyone else run this same setup?

jmlenz · 02-27-2010, 12:19 AM

I think there are a few other guys running this setup on the forum...most guys run the HFC as opposed to the RTPs though. Here is a real quick clip I made but honestly it does not do the sound justice...you must hear this in person to appreciate

CrownR426 · 02-27-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

ehh the test pipe drone isn't that bad, Shift you want loud, how's this I'm going to be running GTM test pipes with true dual midpipes and a meisterseister rear muffler

Idk which part of ny your from but if they can hear you before they can see you, you're f*cked...
I want sound clips though!
Your set up is going to sound badass for sure.

Togo · 02-27-2010, 12:20 AM

Nice vid!

>135I · 02-27-2010, 08:55 AM

I have Berk Test Pipe and I love them. They do have a little bit of rasp when I hit 3000 RPM but after that it clears up.

Zeto · 03-01-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jmlenz

I have the Fast Intentions resonated test pipes...ZERO rasp. Replacing the cats, epecially with TPs makes the exhaust considerably louder.

Thanks to you I just bought FI RTP for my Ark exhaust. Let's see if this holds true.

jmlenz · 03-06-2010, 08:08 PM

^ hope you enjoy! Does the ark exhaust have resonators?

RCZ · 03-09-2010, 07:02 PM

I wish my exhaust was louder whenever I get passed by a gallardo or an F430 or something along those lines. I got passed by a Carrera GT with aftermarket exhaust...probably just straight pipes....the other day and I literally wanted to go home and cry.

Any other time, its perfect. I do wonder sometimes how the Stillen would sound with RTP's. Does anyone know where I can find clips of that combination?

Seth G · 03-09-2010, 07:16 PM

Hey. Just got a set of test pipes (non res) with the gtm spec 3 exhaust to go with the gtm stage 2 tt set up. Was wondering if anyone is running the same set up an can tell me how it sounds

02-24-2010, 08:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Damn you guys must have sensitive ears lol, I don't mind the rasp over the sound increase compared to stock cats. After looking at the stock cats upon taking them off it's visible that they are really restrictive, to hell with them! __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-24-2010, 09:02 AM	#17 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 196	i want them so bad but i cant get them, wont pass inspection, have to get hfc's instead __________________ Rather be driving my Z

02-24-2010, 10:51 AM	#18 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	it won't pass emissions in NY either, but there are enough shops willing to pass you for some extra $ __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-26-2010, 05:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	Thanks for the testimony. I was looking for someone that had already done the F.I. TDX w/ 18" Resonators and RTPs. Do you have a sound clip in the DB or on some other website? Does anyone else run this same setup? __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

02-27-2010, 12:20 AM	#25 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	Nice vid! __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

02-26-2010, 03:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 643	Now that Ive driven this setup daily for a few weeks I have a few observations: 1) It is LOUD, I have the 18" resonators + RTPs and it can scare bystanders and eat small children if you open it up. It is just below the threshold of what I would consider "too loud" and I cant imagine ANYONE saying this is too tame. I think the RTPs mostly contribute to the volume. 2) Cold start will wake the neighborhood. It shakes the interior and rattles the trunk plastics, but goes away after a minute. 3) 3 weeks of daily driving and NO CELs...knock on wood. 4) Sound QUALITY is excellent. No rasp at all, little to no drone but VERY agressive. SRM downshifts ROCK! The first few had my girlfriend jump in the seat and ask "what was that!?" haha. Those that compare this exhaust to a Ferrari or other exotics...well...need to have their hearing checked or are basing their experience off youtube clips. It is very deep and can be V8-esque burbly at times, but definetely not an Italian V8 40-valve symphony. Bottom line...get the Resonated test pipes, you cant go wrong! Overall...I love it!

02-27-2010, 12:19 AM	#23 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 643	I think there are a few other guys running this setup on the forum...most guys run the HFC as opposed to the RTPs though. Here is a real quick clip I made but honestly it does not do the sound justice...you must hear this in person to appreciate

02-27-2010, 08:55 AM	#26 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 41 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	I have Berk Test Pipe and I love them. They do have a little bit of rasp when I hit 3000 RPM but after that it clears up. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

03-06-2010, 08:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 643	^ hope you enjoy! Does the ark exhaust have resonators?

03-09-2010, 07:02 PM	#29 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	I wish my exhaust was louder whenever I get passed by a gallardo or an F430 or something along those lines. I got passed by a Carrera GT with aftermarket exhaust...probably just straight pipes....the other day and I literally wanted to go home and cry. Any other time, its perfect. I do wonder sometimes how the Stillen would sound with RTP's. Does anyone know where I can find clips of that combination?

03-09-2010, 07:16 PM	#30 (permalink)
Seth G Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lafayette Louisiana Posts: 16 Drives: 2010 370z nismo blk Rep Power: 15	Hey. Just got a set of test pipes (non res) with the gtm spec 3 exhaust to go with the gtm stage 2 tt set up. Was wondering if anyone is running the same set up an can tell me how it sounds

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