Yet Another FI Exhaust Review. 56k GG.
 

Hey Guys,

So along with the other 50 FI CBE reviews on this board, i will add yet another extremely positive review for the FI exhaust. I went with the 18" resonators and ss mufflers.

Quality: 10/10
Ever millimeter of the exhaust exudes high quality fit and finish. From the flanges and the welds to just the overall look and feel of the exhaust, every component is extremely high quality. I can see this thing lasting years and years without any problems. The fit is perfect as well.

Performance: 10/10
Right out of the Fast Intentions driveway the power gains were noticeable. Mid range is improved, throttle response is improved, and high end difference is the most noticeable. The car pulls so much harder at wot.

Sound: 9/10
At low revs it has a nice grunt but the best part is above 4k revs. From 4k to redline the car sounds like an exotic. No joke. I can't really describe the sound but it's very high pitched like an F1 car and it just goes crazy. Wow this thing sounds good. I've been getting about 10 mpg since the exhaust install due to driving the car so hard. It's addicting!!

Looks: 10/10
See pictures below. It looks amazing. This is how the car should have came stock from the factory.

Overall, I'm VERY happy and thanks to Tony for such a wonderful product. This one is definitely a keeper. For me, this setup is absolutely perfect for i feel that it is the perfect loudness for my taste. Thanks for looking!

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Nice! Review tbonesteak, Hopefully Next month I can experience it for myself, I'm on the list.. #95

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now do something about that badge area, it's distracting

I think his working on it!

yeah darn it im trying to get it painted but sooooooooo lazy. one day i will......one day. =)

niiice

Great review, thank you for the detail.

The exhaust looks great, but i know this because I installed it on your car. Do not hesitate to ask, if you need anything.

I look forward to seeing you in April at our Car Show...

Thank you, Tony

LOL, someone ate your hamburger!

Nice review. thanks for posting. Just curious, do you have HFC? Also, which resonator(12" or 18") did you get?

thanks. looks good

Does the 18" resonator give the exhaust a deeper tone then the 12"?? Everywhere I read just about everyone with HFC/RTP has the 18" resonator.

Does the 18" resonator simply sound better or is it the drone factor? Sorry just sometimes the simple questions are hard to find here...

My understanding is that the 18" is quieter, so people probably tolerate volume addition of the HFCs better. I'm sure Tony can comment for you though.

I'd recognize those uncomfortable Hot Rod stools anywhere... when are you going to get some real seats, Tony? My a$$ still hurts from sitting on there for four hours:p

Hey, hey take it easy on my stools. Those things are seasoned! :rofl2:

That was so corny!!! .. but funny :bowrofl:




In the last pic, It really doesn't look that low... even though it's at stock height.

Lower frequency sound has longer wave lengths. In basic logic the idea of the 18" is to reduce lower frequency noise than the 12". "Quieter" is simply a vague term based on how we hear. Reducing a lower frequency noise source may not sound quieter because our hearing is more sensitive to higher frequency noise.

Saying all that above.... I have the FI resonated test pipes with the 18" CF resonators and really like the sound.:tup: