MOTORDYNE ART Pipes - Review

Motordyne · 10-20-2011, 04:10 PM

I'll need to ask the fabricator for a production time estimate. (Its typically 4-5 weeks for production.) I hope to get at least a few production quality systems fabricated sooner ~2 weeks for pictures and ~1 week for sound clips.

DarkZide · 10-20-2011, 07:32 PM

waiting to see your exhaust before i order a F.I. Hope its good!

Motordyne · 10-20-2011, 10:35 PM

Right on.

This will be worth the wait.

harp00n · 10-21-2011, 02:16 AM

don't want to be annoying, but still waiting info about the AWD transfer-case fitting!

AggieAv8r · 10-21-2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Paskii
Hey guys,

Not sure if this is normal but I have about 1200 miles on my ART pipes and I noticed the vibration from it has gotten worse. Especially when I stop and have the car on drive, now I have to move it to neutral to ease the vibration. Anyone else experiencing this?

Also got my SES warning light came on, second time should I do another reset? Is it possible for the pipes to cause any damage to the car?

The only time I have triggered CEL's, which has been about 4 weeks after install/reinstall, it has been due to an almost impossible to detect exhaust leak at the top flange. If you're not sure just reset it and wait, buy the time it comes back on it will be big enough to hear and detect if you get under there while it's running.

I would almost bet money if you get under there you'll find a leak.

On that note Tony, I'll be hitting you up for yet another set of gaskets. Once again it's burned through in the same spot, despite using the rtv in the manner you prescribed. When I pull it off this time i'm going to check the flange for flatness, to be sure it's milled correctly. Will you pm or email when they ship please, I'll let you know what we find.

Motordyne · 10-21-2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harp00n

don't want to be annoying, but still waiting info about the AWD transfer-case fitting!

Sorry, havn't heard anything yet.

Motordyne · 10-21-2011, 10:34 AM

AggieAv8r,

Try this, bolt it up without the graphite gasket and use only the RTV gasket maker. The RTV alone can seal it.

The ART pipe flanges are indeed flat. They are all ground and surfaced flat at the factory AFTER welding onto the pipes.

If there is a chronic leaking problem you might want to check your header outlet flange to make sure it is not warped or has anything unusual.

.

ChrisSlicks · 10-21-2011, 10:39 AM

I'm going to try it without the gasket. What do you recommend as the cure time after installation before starting the car?

Motordyne · 10-21-2011, 10:43 AM

If you apply the RTV to the flange surface, let it air cure for a few minutes before installing it. Then let it sit overnight and its good to go.

Motordyne · 10-21-2011, 03:46 PM

GENERAL QUESTION ABOUT EXHAUST TIPS.

We normally stock 4.5" OD stainless steel and burnt titanium tips with either a straight or rolled lip.

Would more people be interested in a 5" OD burnt Ti tip with a rolled lip?...

Or is 5" too big?

Armonster · 10-21-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motordyne

GENERAL QUESTION ABOUT EXHAUST TIPS.

We normally stock 4.5" OD stainless steel and burnt titanium tips with either a straight or rolled lip.

Would more people be interested in a 5" OD burnt Ti tip with a rolled lip?...

Or is 5" too big?

Well the nismo exhaust is 5" right? I'd go for that, if there was a rolled stainless option.

Paskii · 10-21-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AggieAv8r

Quote:
Originally Posted by Paskii
Hey guys,

Not sure if this is normal but I have about 1200 miles on my ART pipes and I noticed the vibration from it has gotten worse. Especially when I stop and have the car on drive, now I have to move it to neutral to ease the vibration. Anyone else experiencing this?

Also got my SES warning light came on, second time should I do another reset? Is it possible for the pipes to cause any damage to the car?

The only time I have triggered CEL's, which has been about 4 weeks after install/reinstall, it has been due to an almost impossible to detect exhaust leak at the top flange. If you're not sure just reset it and wait, buy the time it comes back on it will be big enough to hear and detect if you get under there while it's running.

I would almost bet money if you get under there you'll find a leak.

On that note Tony, I'll be hitting you up for yet another set of gaskets. Once again it's burned through in the same spot, despite using the rtv in the manner you prescribed. When I pull it off this time i'm going to check the flange for flatness, to be sure it's milled correctly. Will you pm or email when they ship please, I'll let you know what we find.

Thanks Aggie, i'll give that a try and see if I get the CEL message again. Does anyone else have the vibration problem?

370Z JT · 10-21-2011, 10:11 PM

Burnt Ti straight tip.

G37sHKS · 10-22-2011, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motordyne

GENERAL QUESTION ABOUT EXHAUST TIPS.

We normally stock 4.5" OD stainless steel and burnt titanium tips with either a straight or rolled lip.

Would more people be interested in a 5" OD burnt Ti tip with a rolled lip?...

Or is 5" too big?

5" all the way!

Go big or go home!

cheshirecat · 10-22-2011, 01:43 PM

stainless rolled 5'' would be amazing.

10-21-2011, 10:06 AM	#935 (permalink)
AggieAv8r Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16 Drives: 09 BO G37S 6MT Rep Power: 13	Quote: Originally Posted by Paskii Hey guys, Not sure if this is normal but I have about 1200 miles on my ART pipes and I noticed the vibration from it has gotten worse. Especially when I stop and have the car on drive, now I have to move it to neutral to ease the vibration. Anyone else experiencing this? Also got my SES warning light came on, second time should I do another reset? Is it possible for the pipes to cause any damage to the car? The only time I have triggered CEL's, which has been about 4 weeks after install/reinstall, it has been due to an almost impossible to detect exhaust leak at the top flange. If you're not sure just reset it and wait, buy the time it comes back on it will be big enough to hear and detect if you get under there while it's running. I would almost bet money if you get under there you'll find a leak. On that note Tony, I'll be hitting you up for yet another set of gaskets. Once again it's burned through in the same spot, despite using the rtv in the manner you prescribed. When I pull it off this time i'm going to check the flange for flatness, to be sure it's milled correctly. Will you pm or email when they ship please, I'll let you know what we find. __________________ 09 G37S 6MT // EIBACH // VOSSEN // INVIDIA GEMINI // TAKEDA // MOTORDYNE // SPC // UPREV // 4.08 GEARS Last edited by AggieAv8r; 10-21-2011 at 10:08 AM. Reason: I was quoting Paskii's post

10-21-2011, 10:39 AM	#938 (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'm going to try it without the gasket. What do you recommend as the cure time after installation before starting the car? __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

10-21-2011, 10:11 PM	#943 (permalink)
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Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 16	I'll need to ask the fabricator for a production time estimate. (Its typically 4-5 weeks for production.) I hope to get at least a few production quality systems fabricated sooner ~2 weeks for pictures and ~1 week for sound clips.

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10-20-2011, 10:35 PM	#933 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 16	Right on. This will be worth the wait.

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10-21-2011, 10:34 AM	#937 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 16	AggieAv8r, Try this, bolt it up without the graphite gasket and use only the RTV gasket maker. The RTV alone can seal it. The ART pipe flanges are indeed flat. They are all ground and surfaced flat at the factory AFTER welding onto the pipes. If there is a chronic leaking problem you might want to check your header outlet flange to make sure it is not warped or has anything unusual. .

10-21-2011, 10:43 AM	#939 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 16	If you apply the RTV to the flange surface, let it air cure for a few minutes before installing it. Then let it sit overnight and its good to go.

10-21-2011, 03:46 PM	#940 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 16	GENERAL QUESTION ABOUT EXHAUST TIPS. We normally stock 4.5" OD stainless steel and burnt titanium tips with either a straight or rolled lip. Would more people be interested in a 5" OD burnt Ti tip with a rolled lip?... Or is 5" too big?

10-22-2011, 01:43 PM	#945 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	stainless rolled 5'' would be amazing.