What's is the FI exhaust the most popular on this board?

Slynky · 04-21-2010, 04:04 PM

I'm remiss in posting my kudos for the exhaust system since installing mine a few weeks ago. I'll need to get around to that.

But to chime in here, three people have commented on the sound. Two said it sounded like a Porsche they had heard and the third one asked if it was a Borla exhaust. Don't know if that was a good thing or not.

Came out from Kroger to see a guy taking picures of my car and as I walked across the pavement, he squatted and took a pic of the view from the rear. I guess he liked the cans. I sure as hell like the look. I'm NOT so much a fan of sleeper cars. If I have it, I'll flaunt it. But that's just me.

So, besides the HP gains, the perfect fit, I like the sound and the look.

earwicker7 · 04-21-2010, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

FWIW, if you want a more subdued look get the CF cans... they almost dissapear under the car and are even lighter than the SS cans.

x2

Nikon FM · 04-22-2010, 01:48 PM

Lots of posts without the OP commenting back. What are your impressions OP?

efuseakay · 04-22-2010, 02:20 PM

FI... Made in the USA by a non-corporation ie. Stillen/Nismo/Magnaflow/Borla etc. That's part of why I like 'em!

LaSeeno · 04-22-2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by efuseakay

FI... Made in the USA by a non-corporation ie. Stillen/Nismo/Magnaflow/Borla etc. That's part of why I like 'em!

This is actually a very good point. It would be nice to start producing at home like we used to.

tommyguns · 04-22-2010, 10:47 PM

"Never did make sense why it is so popular, I guess it also has a lot to do with the familiarity of FI to Z owners...I think lots of people got it just because FI makes it..."

So what your saying is that Stillen and Berk don't have the same following as FI if not more so! The reason most got it is because of every other reason that you fail to mention. People don't make a purchase because some company makes it,( are all of us drinking the kool aid, please be real ) otherwise I think there would have been a lot more Stillen and Berk systems sold! We made our purchase's based on more than the name, I for one have never heard of FI before my purchase. But why would I purchase a system that has issues that I won't get into, I've gone down that road before! You people need to face the facts that the FI system is superior to the others in more than one way. Nice job Tony, keep up the good work!

dalparadise · 04-23-2010, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo Z

They look good on black IMHO

Oh yeah, that looks really nice.

FI finished a close second for me. I feel like had I gone that route, I would have been completely satisfied, too. The value is definitely there.

In the end, I just liked the sound of the GReddy better and thus, justified the slightly higher price. In a Roadster that spends 90% of its life with the top down, sound was the biggest factor to me.

dlmartin81 · 04-23-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by efuseakay

FI... Made in the USA by a non-corporation ie. Stillen/Nismo/Magnaflow/Borla etc. That's part of why I like 'em!

Good point!

pty370z · 04-23-2010, 02:14 PM

If I had to make a decision based on just what I would like to have in my Z without considering anything else, I would definitely get the FI CBE.

However, in my country the roads are very crappy and I am planning to lower the car with Eibach Springs at some point. There is not much ground clearance with the FI CBE and this is not something I can deal with. I would be all over this CBE if it wasn't just for this issue. I love how this CBE sounds, looks amazing, saves quite some weight (all the other ones are heavier), etc. So many good reasons to get it. I have no doubt from what I've seen that FI offers a top quality product and amazing customer service.

Next on my list of sound/performance taste is Stillen so I think that will be my choice for the CBE when I finally end up buying one. Currently waiting on the Berk HFC's.

TeamARK · 04-23-2010, 02:24 PM

Our exhaust is one of the only exhaust with double welded caps to ensure no leaks even with FI

Alex

F.I. Inc. · 04-23-2010, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamARK

Our exhaust is one of the only exhaust with double welded caps to ensure no leaks even with FI

Alex

Alex,

I am assuming that you are referring to (FI) as in force induction. What does double welding your end caps have to do with my system? You confused me on that statement, please elaborate...

Thank you, Tony

F.I. Inc. · 04-23-2010, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pty370z

If I had to make a decision based on just what I would like to have in my Z without considering anything else, I would definitely get the FI CBE.

However, in my country the roads are very crappy and I am planning to lower the car with Eibach Springs at some point. There is not much ground clearance with the FI CBE and this is not something I can deal with. I would be all over this CBE if it wasn't just for this issue. I love how this CBE sounds, looks amazing, saves quite some weight (all the other ones are heavier), etc. So many good reasons to get it. I have no doubt from what I've seen that FI offers a top quality product and amazing customer service.

Next on my list of sound/performance taste is Stillen so I think that will be my choice for the CBE when I finally end up buying one. Currently waiting on the Berk HFC's.

I want you to keep a few things in mind. At our systems lowest point it is exactly 3/8" lower than stock. We are talking about less than 1/2" of ground clearance being sacrificed. In addition, it's lowest point is in virtually the same location as the lowest point of the stock exhaust system which is directly behind the rear wheels. In every other location, our system is tucked up nice and high. In some places, even higher than the stock exhaust system...

Thanks, Tony

Caravanshaka · 04-23-2010, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

I want you to keep a few things in mind. At our systems lowest point it is exactly 3/8" lower than stock. We are talking about less than 1/2" of ground clearance being sacrificed. In addition, it's lowest point is in virtually the same location as the lowest point of the stock exhaust system which is directly behind the rear wheels. In every other location, our system is tucked up nice and high. In some places, even higher than the stock exhaust system...

Thanks, Tony

it's that view from the rear that gives the illusion that it is a lot lower than stock. Since it's the cans being low isntead of pipes, it makes it look a lot worse than it is.

TeamARK · 04-24-2010, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

Alex,

I am assuming that you are referring to (FI) as in force induction. What does double welding your end caps have to do with my system? You confused me on that statement, please elaborate...

Thank you, Tony

My bad. Forced Induction was what I was referring to.
F.I Inc . Gotta give it up for their quality and service.

SkyZ · 04-24-2010, 01:25 AM

I also have nothing but good things to say about F.I. and Tony. I haven't been able to tot up the funds to purchase the system yet, but when i had some concern regarding a silencer for the system (to lay low from the popos, no need to add unwanted attention with a flashy, noisy car) Tony, chimed in almost immediately and offered me the possibility of a tailored exhaust system for me. To me the prompt reply (customer service), the ravings about gains and quality, the relative price and limitless possibilities with this company really sets it apart from the others.

04-21-2010, 04:04 PM	#31 (permalink)
Slynky Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 595 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 16	I'm remiss in posting my kudos for the exhaust system since installing mine a few weeks ago. I'll need to get around to that. But to chime in here, three people have commented on the sound. Two said it sounded like a Porsche they had heard and the third one asked if it was a Borla exhaust. Don't know if that was a good thing or not. Came out from Kroger to see a guy taking picures of my car and as I walked across the pavement, he squatted and took a pic of the view from the rear. I guess he liked the cans. I sure as hell like the look. I'm NOT so much a fan of sleeper cars. If I have it, I'll flaunt it. But that's just me. So, besides the HP gains, the perfect fit, I like the sound and the look. __________________ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

04-22-2010, 01:48 PM	#33 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	Lots of posts without the OP commenting back. What are your impressions OP? __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

04-22-2010, 10:47 PM	#36 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 64 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 16	"Never did make sense why it is so popular, I guess it also has a lot to do with the familiarity of FI to Z owners...I think lots of people got it just because FI makes it..." So what your saying is that Stillen and Berk don't have the same following as FI if not more so! The reason most got it is because of every other reason that you fail to mention. People don't make a purchase because some company makes it,( are all of us drinking the kool aid, please be real ) otherwise I think there would have been a lot more Stillen and Berk systems sold! We made our purchase's based on more than the name, I for one have never heard of FI before my purchase. But why would I purchase a system that has issues that I won't get into, I've gone down that road before! You people need to face the facts that the FI system is superior to the others in more than one way. Nice job Tony, keep up the good work! __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG Last edited by tommyguns; 04-23-2010 at 09:13 PM.

04-23-2010, 02:14 PM	#39 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	If I had to make a decision based on just what I would like to have in my Z without considering anything else, I would definitely get the FI CBE. However, in my country the roads are very crappy and I am planning to lower the car with Eibach Springs at some point. There is not much ground clearance with the FI CBE and this is not something I can deal with. I would be all over this CBE if it wasn't just for this issue. I love how this CBE sounds, looks amazing, saves quite some weight (all the other ones are heavier), etc. So many good reasons to get it. I have no doubt from what I've seen that FI offers a top quality product and amazing customer service. Next on my list of sound/performance taste is Stillen so I think that will be my choice for the CBE when I finally end up buying one. Currently waiting on the Berk HFC's. __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

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04-22-2010, 02:20 PM	#34 (permalink)
efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 15	FI... Made in the USA by a non-corporation ie. Stillen/Nismo/Magnaflow/Borla etc. That's part of why I like 'em!

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04-24-2010, 01:25 AM	#45 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	I also have nothing but good things to say about F.I. and Tony. I haven't been able to tot up the funds to purchase the system yet, but when i had some concern regarding a silencer for the system (to lay low from the popos, no need to add unwanted attention with a flashy, noisy car) Tony, chimed in almost immediately and offered me the possibility of a tailored exhaust system for me. To me the prompt reply (customer service), the ravings about gains and quality, the relative price and limitless possibilities with this company really sets it apart from the others.