MOTORDYNE ART Pipes - Review

Motordyne · 12-13-2011, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modme

Are there plans for an exhaust for G37?

Absolutely.

Armonster · 12-13-2011, 10:32 AM

Cool, nice job. Such a wide variation of sound from light throttle to WOT. I'm interested to hear if the catted version smooths out the sound a bit. It has a very raw sound at WOT, similar to a race car or running open headers or something, which I'm sure many people love. But I'm hoping the catted version sounds a bit more refined.

ps. Do yourselves a favor, people, and stop listening to exhaust clips over a phone or laptop. Those things cant reproduce sound worth a damn.

chuckd05 · 12-13-2011, 11:25 AM

I think it sounds amazing and I don't hear any rasp at all.

Can't wait for more. Sounds insanely good

AlphaSnacks · 12-13-2011, 12:36 PM

I would love to hear the quieter versions of this exhaust.

cheshirecat · 12-13-2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnold K.

I would love to hear the quieter versions of this exhaust.

Agreed- the current clip is a bit loud for my tastes, but the sound/tone itself is very clean.

Urbanracer · 12-13-2011, 08:13 PM

Looks like its time for a new exhaust.

Juruki · 12-14-2011, 11:27 AM

Is this exhaust gonna be lowered car friendly?

Motordyne · 12-14-2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juruki

is this exhaust gonna be lowered car friendly?

yes.

Motordyne · 12-15-2011, 11:17 AM

UPDATE: I spoke with my fabricator about the time to complete the first production run and he estimates we can have the first production run completed by the end of January.

The work has already started.

We will also try to get at least one done ahead of time so I can post clean pictures for you.

anthonyy · 12-15-2011, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motordyne

UPDATE: I spoke with my fabricator about the time to complete the first production run and he estimates we can have the first production run completed by the end of January.

The work has already started.

We will also try to get at least one done ahead of time so I can post clean pictures for you.

37drift · 12-15-2011, 08:37 PM

Definitely need some drive-by videos. I think I was expecting something completely different this whole time. Listened to these several times on my Macbook Pro and also with high end on-ear headphones. Sadly, my current setup sounds way too close to consider the change for now.

I guess I was hoping for less of the raw metallic sound and more of an exotic throat throughout the entire powerband. I'd like the high frequencies to be muted more somehow. It's unfortunately still got that noticeable "ting" to it, which at this point I'm assuming cannot be masked. It must just be a rasp associated with our engines that cannot be shaken.

Fingers crossed for the tamed down version, and also for some dyno results. I'm personally willing to sacrifice a little HP and TQ for perfect tone. After all this time, I really want a reason to purchase this when it becomes available for the G37. Props to Tony for all of the work he has put into this though. If nothing else, I'm sure the quality will be unmatched and this will put down unmatched numbers on the dyno.

Ni55anPat · 12-17-2011, 02:03 PM

anybody have the ART pipes with topspeed exhaust/ypipe?

Would love to hear it before i pay for the pipes

Flyboy · 12-20-2011, 11:23 PM

Just ordered my ART pipes. First mod on the Z I'm worried about how the red RTV is going to hold up instead of gaskets. Anyone have any experience with this?

ronn1 · 12-21-2011, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyboy

Just ordered my ART pipes. First mod on the Z I'm worried about how the red RTV is going to hold up instead of gaskets. Anyone have any experience with this?

You can order those (upstream 3 hole) high temp gaskets from BERK Tech direct. I'm doing this with my FI Resonated HFC...they also use RED RTV instead of gaskets.

Flyboy · 12-21-2011, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronn1

You can order those (upstream 3 hole) high temp gaskets from BERK Tech direct. I'm doing this with my FI Resonated HFC...they also use RED RTV instead of gaskets.

those are Graphite. That's the gasket the Tony said will go bad..

Are any of the guys using Berk Pipes having issues with these gaskets?

12-13-2011, 11:25 AM	#1038 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	I think it sounds amazing and I don't hear any rasp at all. Can't wait for more. Sounds insanely good __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

12-13-2011, 08:13 PM	#1041 (permalink)
Urbanracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The mid-west, USA Posts: 266 Drives: God's Chariot Rep Power: 15	Looks like its time for a new exhaust. __________________ 09 Nismo - HKS \| Berk \| HPS \| K&N \| Zspeed 09 Maxima \| 09 CBR 1000RR \| 02 CBR F4i

12-14-2011, 11:27 AM	#1042 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	Is this exhaust gonna be lowered car friendly? __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

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12-13-2011, 10:32 AM	#1037 (permalink)
Armonster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 270 Drives: 2010 370z t/sp/6mt Rep Power: 14	Cool, nice job. Such a wide variation of sound from light throttle to WOT. I'm interested to hear if the catted version smooths out the sound a bit. It has a very raw sound at WOT, similar to a race car or running open headers or something, which I'm sure many people love. But I'm hoping the catted version sounds a bit more refined. ps. Do yourselves a favor, people, and stop listening to exhaust clips over a phone or laptop. Those things cant reproduce sound worth a damn.

12-13-2011, 12:36 PM	#1039 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	I would love to hear the quieter versions of this exhaust.

12-15-2011, 11:17 AM	#1044 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 16	UPDATE: I spoke with my fabricator about the time to complete the first production run and he estimates we can have the first production run completed by the end of January. The work has already started. We will also try to get at least one done ahead of time so I can post clean pictures for you.

12-15-2011, 08:37 PM	#1046 (permalink)
37drift Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 11 Drives: Infiniti G37 Coupe Rep Power: 13	Definitely need some drive-by videos. I think I was expecting something completely different this whole time. Listened to these several times on my Macbook Pro and also with high end on-ear headphones. Sadly, my current setup sounds way too close to consider the change for now. I guess I was hoping for less of the raw metallic sound and more of an exotic throat throughout the entire powerband. I'd like the high frequencies to be muted more somehow. It's unfortunately still got that noticeable "ting" to it, which at this point I'm assuming cannot be masked. It must just be a rasp associated with our engines that cannot be shaken. Fingers crossed for the tamed down version, and also for some dyno results. I'm personally willing to sacrifice a little HP and TQ for perfect tone. After all this time, I really want a reason to purchase this when it becomes available for the G37. Props to Tony for all of the work he has put into this though. If nothing else, I'm sure the quality will be unmatched and this will put down unmatched numbers on the dyno.

12-17-2011, 02:03 PM	#1047 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,833 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	anybody have the ART pipes with topspeed exhaust/ypipe? Would love to hear it before i pay for the pipes

12-20-2011, 11:23 PM	#1048 (permalink)
Flyboy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Destin, Fl Posts: 152 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 14	Just ordered my ART pipes. First mod on the Z I'm worried about how the red RTV is going to hold up instead of gaskets. Anyone have any experience with this?