CBE worth the money if you already have HFC's?

UFreefer · 04-07-2010, 09:55 PM

I've been doing alot of reading and research and the consensus seems to be:

The first exhaust mod you do will result the most gains, and then thereafter the exhaust mods will only net a few more hp

If the first exhaust mod whether it be HFC's or CBE will result in the biggest gain, and assuming you don't care about asthetics, is it worth even installing the CBE on after the HFC's?

I know it's worth it to some, who have money burning in their pockets but if HFC's will give you 15-18hp for $330, is a $1500 CBE worth it for 5 more HP when the HFC's on a stock exhaust sounds pretty good and is quieter then HFC's with CBE?

I know there will be varying opinions but wanted to get people's thoughts.

sinceday1 · 04-07-2010, 10:32 PM

Think about long run.
If you can't get it now, save up~! I mean, I know you can't wait to get upgrades now, but you can always save up and get'em when you can.

UFreefer · 04-07-2010, 10:37 PM

I can afford it now, I mean I just bought $35K car

, just not sure I can justify it for 5hp

nogoodname · 04-07-2010, 10:41 PM

It may just be 5 HP but the exhaust tone will be much better and it will outlast the OEM one too.

The BlueMax · 04-07-2010, 10:48 PM

I think most of the HP gain from HFCs comes in the upper RPM range doesn't it?

B1nks · 04-07-2010, 10:51 PM

I'd say if you're not doing it for aesthetics then not right now I would probably put that 1k towards a different mod such as a better LSD, sways, coilovers, oil cooler for sure !

mpp9 · 04-07-2010, 10:52 PM

He's talking about the performance of it all. The first exhaust mod you do is proven to show the vast majority of gain you're goin to have with hfcs probably giving you a bit more tq than just a catback but not quite the top end that a solid x pipe has shown especially with fast intentions. Obviously its going to sound more aggressive after switching out the catback also but if you're talking about performance which is what I'm looking for, hfcs and a tune is the best money/power ratio period. Hopefully aam will get back to me and several others about what's the deal with their cobb ap map deal. If you could get 30 whp with those mods I'm calling it a day.

nogoodname · 04-07-2010, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B1nks

I'd say if you're not doing it for aesthetics then not right now I would probably put that 1k towards a different mod such as a better LSD, sways, coilovers, oil cooler for sure !

Agreed, go for coilovers

Daishi · 04-08-2010, 04:41 AM

Not necessarily if you get the right exhaust you should see nice gains. Fi hfc and fi exhaust should net you 25-30whp.

spearfish25 · 04-08-2010, 07:00 AM

Is it worth some extra coin when you're getting a lap dance to get to touch the titties too? Absolutely.

Vegitto-kun · 04-08-2010, 07:21 AM

You would get a delicious sound.

I think its worth it

sinceday1 · 04-08-2010, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Is it worth some extra coin when you're getting a lap dance to get to touch the titties too? Absolutely.

Well said.

UFreefer · 04-08-2010, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Is it worth some extra coin when you're getting a lap dance to get to touch the titties too? Absolutely.

Haha, great analogy and answer

370Zsteve · 04-08-2010, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

It may just be 5 HP but the exhaust tone will be much better and it will outlast the OEM one too.

You've gotta have the sound, man. Don't you want to attract the chicks?

Seriously, the comment above says it all, it will outlast the OEM exhaust, in fact the stainless steel will outlast the rest of the vehicle.

370Zsteve · 04-08-2010, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daishi

Not necessarily if you get the right exhaust you should see nice gains. Fi hfc and fi exhaust should net you 25-30whp.

25-30 sounds a bit optimistic.

04-07-2010, 09:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
UFreefer Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 200 Drives: 09 Sport Touring Nav Rep Power: 15	CBE worth the money if you already have HFC's? I've been doing alot of reading and research and the consensus seems to be: The first exhaust mod you do will result the most gains, and then thereafter the exhaust mods will only net a few more hp If the first exhaust mod whether it be HFC's or CBE will result in the biggest gain, and assuming you don't care about asthetics, is it worth even installing the CBE on after the HFC's? I know it's worth it to some, who have money burning in their pockets but if HFC's will give you 15-18hp for $330, is a $1500 CBE worth it for 5 more HP when the HFC's on a stock exhaust sounds pretty good and is quieter then HFC's with CBE? I know there will be varying opinions but wanted to get people's thoughts.

04-08-2010, 07:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Is it worth some extra coin when you're getting a lap dance to get to touch the titties too? Absolutely. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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sinceday1 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	Think about long run. If you can't get it now, save up~! I mean, I know you can't wait to get upgrades now, but you can always save up and get'em when you can.

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UFreefer Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 200 Drives: 09 Sport Touring Nav Rep Power: 15	I can afford it now, I mean I just bought $35K car , just not sure I can justify it for 5hp

04-07-2010, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	It may just be 5 HP but the exhaust tone will be much better and it will outlast the OEM one too.

04-07-2010, 10:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	I think most of the HP gain from HFCs comes in the upper RPM range doesn't it?

04-07-2010, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
B1nks Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 721 Drives: 2009 370Z Base 6MT Rep Power: 507	I'd say if you're not doing it for aesthetics then not right now I would probably put that 1k towards a different mod such as a better LSD, sways, coilovers, oil cooler for sure !

04-07-2010, 10:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
mpp9 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 103 Drives: 2012 sti Rep Power: 16	He's talking about the performance of it all. The first exhaust mod you do is proven to show the vast majority of gain you're goin to have with hfcs probably giving you a bit more tq than just a catback but not quite the top end that a solid x pipe has shown especially with fast intentions. Obviously its going to sound more aggressive after switching out the catback also but if you're talking about performance which is what I'm looking for, hfcs and a tune is the best money/power ratio period. Hopefully aam will get back to me and several others about what's the deal with their cobb ap map deal. If you could get 30 whp with those mods I'm calling it a day.

04-08-2010, 04:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
Daishi Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 683 Drives: 09 370z 6Speed Rep Power: 16	Not necessarily if you get the right exhaust you should see nice gains. Fi hfc and fi exhaust should net you 25-30whp.

04-08-2010, 07:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	You would get a delicious sound. I think its worth it