MOTORDYNE ART Pipes - Review

Motordyne · 09-06-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooskey

Sorry but didnt want to read through 50 pages but will your exhaust system offer a center section x-pipe for the nismo factory exhaust? There are alot of people interested. Thanks in advance

It won't bolt onto the stock Nismo H pipe location. Sorry.
Its completely a new design. The only thing in common are the hanger locations and where it bolts to the stock cats.

ChrisSlicks · 09-06-2011, 11:26 AM

I installed the ART pipes last night, no issues. Volume is the same as the HFC setup it replaced. Only thing I am disappointed about is that the stock cat brace cannot be used (the Berk HFC has this) and so there is a lot of unsupported weight to be carried by the header bolts. I go to a couple of rough tracks so this has me a little concerned.

b1adesofcha0s · 09-06-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I installed the ART pipes last night, no issues. Volume is the same as the HFC setup it replaced. Only thing I am disappointed about is that the stock cat brace cannot be used (the Berk HFC has this) and so there is a lot of unsupported weight to be carried by the header bolts. I go to a couple of rough tracks so this has me a little concerned.

Let us know how it goes. Do have future plans to track my Z and am very interested in picking up the ART pipes. If it's an issue, then I will have to take that into consideration when making my decision.

ChrisSlicks · 09-06-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Let us know how it goes. Do have future plans to track my Z and am very interested in picking up the ART pipes. If it's an issue, then I will have to take that into consideration when making my decision.

If it is a problem I will just have an exhaust shop fab something up, not the end of the world just an extra expense.

b1adesofcha0s · 09-06-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

If it is a problem I will just have an exhaust shop fab something up, not the end of the world just an extra expense.

True, but it's just another annoying little thing to deal with. Won't make or break my decision, but may make me slightly lean towards one side or the other.

Methodical4u · 09-06-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

If it is a problem I will just have an exhaust shop fab something up, not the end of the world just an extra expense.

The pipes will get more quiet as you put miles on the car. Mine is more quiet already with about 350 or so miles on them.

Does it feel any different from the HFC's?

ChrisSlicks · 09-06-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

The pipes will get more quiet as you put miles on the car. Mine is more quiet already with about 350 or so miles on them.

Does it feel any different from the HFC's?

The volume wasn't an issue, wasn't any louder than what I had. Was just a little worried about the lack of physical support.

I haven't been able to take it for a good test drive yet but I am expecting I will like it. The real shake down will be Watkins Glen on Monday.

Methodical4u · 09-06-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The volume wasn't an issue, wasn't any louder than what I had. Was just a little worried about the lack of physical support.

I haven't been able to take it for a good test drive yet but I am expecting I will like it. The real shake down will be Watkins Glen on Monday.

well at least, we will get some real track use from someone which will tell more about the pipes IMO.

TonyBPD · 09-06-2011, 04:07 PM

My ART pipes are great. Still getting squeel from ARK exhaust but I'm going to deal with it til I sell it or replace the X-pipe with something.

tommyguns · 09-06-2011, 05:26 PM

I so want these, but I'm very concerned about the sound change. So I'm here to reach out to all members that have my exhaust system and have added these. I would love a sound clip if possible but a written opinion will be just fine, you folks have always provided excellent reviews.
Thanks in advance,
TommyGuns

daisuke149 · 09-06-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyguns

I so want these, but I'm very concerned about the sound change. So I'm here to reach out to all members that have my exhaust system and have added these. I would love a sound clip if possible but a written opinion will be just fine, you folks have always provided excellent reviews.
Thanks in advance,
TommyGuns

why are you afraid of a sound change outta curiosity? not one person has said it gets raspy or drones. everyone seems to be under the same concensus that its just slightly slightly louder, but mostly just a deeper sound.

Methodical4u · 09-06-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

why are you afraid of a sound change outta curiosity? not one person has said it gets raspy or drones. everyone seems to be under the same concensus that its just slightly slightly louder, but mostly just a deeper sound.

second that... and i've got a video of it right as it was fired up after install and they are more quiet now at idle... still sound nice under load though.... not to mention how much better power and throttle response.

tommyguns · 09-06-2011, 07:30 PM

Truth be told I get so many compliments on the sound that I would hate to change it too much.

Footloose301 · 09-06-2011, 08:23 PM

It'll only make it sound better

NeverBoneStck · 09-06-2011, 10:30 PM

What exhausts do u have ready for dyno comparison ??

09-06-2011, 11:26 AM	#737 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I installed the ART pipes last night, no issues. Volume is the same as the HFC setup it replaced. Only thing I am disappointed about is that the stock cat brace cannot be used (the Berk HFC has this) and so there is a lot of unsupported weight to be carried by the header bolts. I go to a couple of rough tracks so this has me a little concerned. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

09-06-2011, 04:07 PM	#744 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 17	My ART pipes are great. Still getting squeel from ARK exhaust but I'm going to deal with it til I sell it or replace the X-pipe with something. __________________ Fast Intentions-Stillen-Avant Garde-UpRev-319hp/265tq- Gone but will never be forgotten

09-06-2011, 05:26 PM	#745 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 64 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 16	I so want these, but I'm very concerned about the sound change. So I'm here to reach out to all members that have my exhaust system and have added these. I would love a sound clip if possible but a written opinion will be just fine, you folks have always provided excellent reviews. Thanks in advance, TommyGuns __________________ 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

09-06-2011, 07:30 PM	#748 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 64 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 16	Truth be told I get so many compliments on the sound that I would hate to change it too much. __________________ 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

09-06-2011, 08:23 PM	#749 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	It'll only make it sound better __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

09-06-2011, 10:30 PM	#750 (permalink)
NeverBoneStck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,110 Drives: 2008 G37 S Rep Power: 17	What exhausts do u have ready for dyno comparison ?? __________________ Juiced! That is all you need to know !!

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