Best Exhaust?
 

What is the best and loudest exhaust made for the 370z?

What's loud to me may not be loud to you. So, you're probably going to have a better luck using the Nissan 370Z Forum - Search Forums function (advanced google search too if you want). Personally, I'd have to say Meisterschaft GT Haus exhaust. It's so loud, I personally do not recommend to anyone unless your car is "track only" Z.

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Best and Loudest are two different categories....If you want Best...than it all comes down to your personal preference...What's best for me may not be best for you...Now if you're looking for loudest...than I have to back up AK on his recommendation....The Meisterschaft GT Haus Exhaust is the loudest there is out there...Hand Down!!!!

Best IMO...and My Opinion Only...is Berks or FI...Again...this is based on my personal preference.

Im going to get the GThaus, i like it raw :ugh2: FI dynoed there's at average of 20HP gain which is the highest i've seen, thats if its true. You could look into GTM 3" if you want to go F.I. in the near future. just an idea.

Check out my videos!

http://www.the370z.com/663123-post160.html

Was gonna tag this thread for his review earlier...BTW TJ...did you ever figure out how to tame that beast?

You may want to think ahead of you plan to do high flow cats. If you get something nuts now it may be rediculous down the road.

I think my HKS will be perfect later. Right now it sounds good but fairly tame inside the car because of those sub silencers.

Was thinking of the HKS Hi power too which I plan to put in my nismo next week but since I saw the meisterschaft video I'm thinking twice which one to get.I live in the philippines so noise is not an issue :D Any inputs?Most members here I think is using BERK's am I right?

If you believe a 20HP gain claim on a CBE, all I can say is I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you!

My HKS arrives Friday and I'll be installing it with the Berk HFCs that are sitting in my garage.

Currently, I'm running an open y-pipe :)

You keep on asking which one is better, when it's always going to be a matter of preference. Whichever one you think sounds better, is going to be better!

Berk has only made one or two successful supply shipments thus far. Berk CBEs are a minority on this site. Most members use the stock exhaust. As for aftermarket, I'd say that Stillen and FI are the most popular. However, there are a good number of people with Invidias too.

ha. Umm, i did say if it was even true ppl. I dont believe it considering the nismo has only 18ish more HP with exhaust and tune. also IMO by way of exhaust if you want best bang for your bung get test pipes or HFC. under $500 and you get a great gain. exhaust=sound. yes you get gains but you can remove the cat and get gains close to it. its a budget builds best friend if you dont have the money yet for an exhaust.

Exhaust preference is so subjective (echoing other comment made here). Personally, I'm glad there are so many options for exactly that reason.

I've altered the exhaust on many of the cars I've owned, from aftermarket systems to custom systems (which tend to be cheaper but the gains are unproven). Some of the best sound can be achieved through removal of stock parts (resonators, cats, mufflers), but there is a bit of cross-your-fingers-and-hope-it-sounds-good factor involved. And, there is always the possibility of losing torque, HP, or both with this approach.

I took a somewhat backwards approach, in that I chose and exhaust (FI) before I bought my Z. The whole package is what was important to me. And how an exhaust sounds inside the cabin is far more important to me than the aural experience of pedestrians and fellow commuters. I want to turn off the radio in favor of the sound of the car.

Frankly, I've yet to hear a bad aftermarket exhaust for the Z. That is probably part of the problem. They all sound great and offer gains of one type or another.

My point: get what you want. Who cares who else likes it/has it.

I'd love to hear how that sounds. I'll bet tone and loudness are going to be really good.

Piece of advice, Berk cbe with stock cats is the ultimate daily driving aftermarket exhaust. Comparable gains like FI and Stillen, but with Berk there's like 0 drone, attractive design that matches the sportscar presence of the Z, and alignment was perfect. When you're ready, pair the Berk cbe with their hfc and prepare for your jaw to drop! Oh and there's only a limited run of Berk so check with them they might already be gone.

Hear which setup? The open y-pipe actually sounds pretty damn good, but the drone is killer! I'm waiting for my friend to upload a fly-by video.

I had the HKS Hi-Power with HFCs before going FI on my old G35 and it was by far my favorite exhaust setup on a VQ.

thanks for all the replies will think about the suggestions posted here before deciding :)

FYI...all these attributes apply to the Stillen as well. :tiphat:

What I meant was I'd like to hear the HKS Hi-Power Ti with the Berk cats. If you end up recording it shoot me a PM with the link! :tiphat:

I had the first protoype Hi-Power on my G35C before it was released. I had to give it back after a while and go back to the Legamax. It was awesome, I'm sure I would have agreed with you that it sounded nice with the cats on. If my memory servers me though I think the HKS Hi-Power exhaust on the Z33/G35 is marginally lounder than the Z34 version (stock cats in place). I know for sure that they have gone to a different internal design on the newest version for the Z34 in the sub silencers. It's why they used my car for test fit/DB testing.

I think I saw this combo only on a 350z here's the link:
YouTube - 350z HKS hi power + berk HFC

Thanks Jose, that sounds pretty mean.

Even though I'm sure it will sound close I'd still like to hear the difference on a 370 (If any). I'll try to fish around on Youtube too.

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Here is 370Z with Hi-Power with HFC, not Berk but kinetix. :tup::tup:

YouTube - z34 getting tuned


I got the same setup and love it. :tup:

Search for tommy8897 on YouTube. I have bunch of videos on there of my previous G35 with exhaust clips.

First, let me say they are all good products worth considering, depending on what your needs and driving preferences are. Here’s my take on it!

The Berk’s CBE:
On the sound clips they look and sound good, but may be too loud for my taste. I still have doubts about the “X” pipe configuration for none track, street cars; inconsistent fit issues may not have been cleared up yet. Availability of the product is over for now. That being said, my biggest gripe with Berk, is not getting their products out the door in a timely fashion!

The F.I. CBE:
Yes I do think the F.I. are great looking and sexy, but they hang too low for my taste, with 18" wheels the minute I go over some road kill or potholes my exhaust system will be toast, the canisters are low, so any lowering kit is out, driving on back mountain roads in the Poconos, Northeastern PA, that low design can be a liability. Bottom line, some of these exhausts look beautiful but after a year or less on the road they all pretty much will look the same IMO. For me it was just a matter of substances and function over from and style!

Stillen:
I chose Stillen CBE, because I love the Stillen exhaust sound. Stillen has a track record of great gains, little or no drone in most cases, with that just right exhaust note that can be ratcheted up or down with or without HFC or Test pipes to your tastes. I also think Stillen did their homework on the design and function of the “Y” pipe configuration, which has been underrated IMO. The “Y’ also seems to have less issues with drone, and is better balanced across the RPM range not just at the top end of it. This makes a lot sense for the average driver that uses the car every day with some occasional spirited driving, and yet leaves the door open for headers and HFC bolt ons if you want to track it!

My Biggest gripe with the Stillen exhaust is the slip joints to many; also they could have taking a lesson in welding from Berk’s.

That being said, my new Stillen CBE should arrive on Wednesday of next week, FedEx tracking, to go with my newly installed Stillen G3 intakes. I will go with Berk's HFC after my Stillen CBE is installed.

Just my two cents :stirthepot:

Alex

Congrats...good choice! You will love the Stillen Intake/CBE combo.

I'm waiting for Motordyne's offering.

HKS + HFC's = rolling sex

Anyone running a single exhaust setup?

Potholes in NE PA?!? That NEVER happens:icon17: In a few weeks, I'll let you know how the FI does on the fine roads around Scranton:ughdance: Then again, ask me again when March rolls around.

Max @ Stillen assured me i would not have any fitment issues, as these were their latest exhaust in stock. We'll see!!

I'm having my local Nissan dealer do the install , time is a factor, that being said I really want this done right!

I'll try to post a sound clip once installed ,

Thanks, :tiphat:

Alex

Dave if you can get around the road kill and potholes, try to get over to The Trolley Shops Cruisers
Sunday Sept. 5th , at 1:00 pm, at the Trolley shop 512 in East Bangor PA. PM me if you like to meet up and attend?:tup:

Sounds good! Tried to send a PM. Said you are not receiving them. Let me know the details. We'll show those potholes who's boss!

Hi folks,
Any forum members who want to meet up and attend this are more than welcomed ,just give me a heads up, and we’ll try to arrange a meet to show up as a group of "Z” cars! :happydance:lots of fun , good food and great cars all types!

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Dave, I'll have to check and see whats up with my PM not receiving ?

I worked with the guys over at Agency Power... And the exhaust came out great! I get stopped all the time with people asking me about the exhaust and giving me compliments. Price point is great too.

Maybe im a little naive, but if the dyno's show a 20 hp gain, how do you argue it? Unless they have parts on the car they are not mentioning, but they say its from stock to just the exhaust. Im in the same position where I am going to be looking for an exhaust and havent made up my mind yet. So far im leaning towards FI, but as mentioned they hang a little lower (not much though). Stillen looks like the pipes stick out the back too much and I just cant stand the oval tips on the Berk...

Hey tj, I've been looking at all the Meisterschaft videos and I really like it. How is that sound inside the cabin? My 350 had Injen w/ TP's and it gave me headaches, but fun through the tunnels! Do you think ill have this problem with Meisterschaft?

I like my tanabe ypipe and stock exhaust lol ...
Tanabe USA Inc. - Turbine Tube / Down-Pipe / Front-Pipe / Y-Pipe

Hopefully after the holidays I can afford the full exhaust.

I am also looking into the GT HAUS. It's got a bad *** sound to it.