Exhaust Exhaust Exhaust - Which one?

gkmaniac · 01-06-2011, 07:35 AM

Hi All,

I'm from Sydney, Australia and I recently purchased a 370Z Roadster and to be honest....the exhaust note is not very good. For a car of it's power and status (sports car) it definently needs to be a little louder!

I am looking for an Exhaust which delivers decent performance gains (doesn't have to be the biggest gains) but does not have an annoying drone - I basically want to give it a factory performance exhaust note under acceleration. Whilst cruising I dont want it to annoy the **** out of me however I do want it to sound a little sportier so I am open for it to be a little louder on crusing at normal speeds as well but not mind blowing as I do drive a roadster with a soft top roof.

The setups I am looking at are: (please feel free to tell me to check out other systems too!)

Stillen CBE - no HCF (I heard that with HCF it drones + way too loud)
Nismo CBE - with Berk HCF (Listening to the video clips it sounds great but not sure about droning when crusiing?)

Does the droning exist with the Nismo + Berk HCF or Stillen with no HCF setup?

Any feedback or advise would be greatly appreciated. If anyone can also provide me with a few links of where to buy these in the US or Australia that would be great as well as I want to do something in the next few days! Happy to ship from US to AU if needed.

Dembflyr · 01-06-2011, 09:20 AM

I have the Berk CBE with the Berk HFC's. I have zero drone at highway speeds.
From what I've heard from others, the Nismo exhaust is even quieter then the Berk.

You could also try adding just the HFC's and see if that gives you the sound that you are looking for. I had just the HFC'S to start with as I was waiting for my CBE to arrive and It made a nice difference in the sound.

kielbasa16 · 01-06-2011, 09:34 AM

Take a look at this thread if youd like. The mods should be listed. My Z is the black with Fast Intentions and HFCs. The other has a Stillen exhaust with no HFC's.

VIDEO INSIDE -Stillen G3 and CBE vs. FI exhaust, ERZ HFC and Injen intake

TeamARK · 01-06-2011, 12:27 PM

Compilation of 370z ARK GRIP EXHAUST VIDEOS

Holliday · 01-06-2011, 01:03 PM

BERK CBE + BERK HFC =

BERK Catback Exhaust System installs/reviews

wheee! · 01-06-2011, 01:14 PM

I vote for the HKS HI-Power and Berk HFC's...

prettiest exhaust out there...

zero · 01-06-2011, 01:16 PM

Second for the HKS HI-Power

gkmaniac · 01-06-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kielbasa16

Take a look at this thread if youd like. The mods should be listed. My Z is the black with Fast Intentions and HFCs. The other has a Stillen exhaust with no HFC's.

VIDEO INSIDE -Stillen G3 and CBE vs. FI exhaust, ERZ HFC and Injen intake

You have a nice setup! I think the Stillen without HCF might be the go for me, otherwise it will be too loud... Keep the feedback coming guys.

XwChriswX · 01-06-2011, 04:02 PM

F.I. (Fast Intentions) ftw. Read their threads, no one has as many satisfied customers.

Plus, F.I. Gives you the only option in full length headers.

wheee! · 01-06-2011, 04:25 PM

Fast Intentions is very nice, but he wants a more 'tame' version of exhaust. Hence the HKS HI-Power with the resonation chambers to kill drone....

kielbasa16 · 01-06-2011, 04:30 PM

Im very happy with Fast Intentions as are many other customers, however given your preferences I think I would recommend Stillen. I was quite impressed with how it sounds and as others have said it even looks almost stock (just make sure your tips align nicely). It also has proven gains among the top exhausts.

XwChriswX · 01-06-2011, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

Fast Intentions is very nice, but he wants a more 'tame' version of exhaust. Hence the HKS HI-Power with the resonation chambers to kill drone....

Drone is subjective...

I have the LTH's and 18" Res and I have no 'drone'?? At least, not that I notice at least?

If he wanted a tame exhaust, and if he liked the looks of F.I.'s then all he could do is just the F.I. CBE with 18" Res and SS cans and he'd have a good balance of performance increase, with the tame tone.

It's once you increase the flows in the Cats/headers... thats where the volume starts to increase.

But the HKS does look very good. I wish they had a version that didn't have the blue'd tips... Then they'd have my attention.

wheee! · 01-06-2011, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Drone is subjective...

I have the LTH's and 18" Res and I have no 'drone'?? At least, not that I notice at least?

If he wanted a tame exhaust, and if he liked the looks of F.I.'s then all he could do is just the F.I. CBE with 18" Res and SS cans and he'd have a good balance of performance increase, with the tame tone.

It's once you increase the flows in the Cats/headers... thats where the volume starts to increase.

But the HKS does look very good. I wish they had a version that didn't have the blue'd tips... Then they'd have my attention.

I don't disagree with you on the FI in regards to performance, but it is definitely more aggressive side by side comparison with the HKS. I know what you mean about the blue tips too... it was the only part holding me back at first. I have gotten used to them I suppose!

germanattitud · 01-06-2011, 05:24 PM

best sounding exhaust for 370z check out my video

YouTube - 2010 370Z 40TH ANNIVERSARY GT HAUS MEISTERSCHAFT 3/3

younter · 01-06-2011, 05:46 PM

yes..Meisterschaft....beast sound................................

01-06-2011, 07:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
gkmaniac Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370ZR Rep Power: 15	Exhaust Exhaust Exhaust - Which one? Hi All, I'm from Sydney, Australia and I recently purchased a 370Z Roadster and to be honest....the exhaust note is not very good. For a car of it's power and status (sports car) it definently needs to be a little louder! I am looking for an Exhaust which delivers decent performance gains (doesn't have to be the biggest gains) but does not have an annoying drone - I basically want to give it a factory performance exhaust note under acceleration. Whilst cruising I dont want it to annoy the ** out of me however I do want it to sound a little sportier so I am open for it to be a little louder on crusing at normal speeds as well but not mind blowing as I do drive a roadster with a soft top roof. The setups I am looking at are: (please feel free to tell me to check out other systems too!) Stillen CBE - no HCF (I heard that with HCF it drones + way too loud) Nismo CBE - with Berk HCF (Listening to the video clips it sounds great but not sure about droning when crusiing?) Does the droning exist with the Nismo + Berk HCF or Stillen with no HCF setup?** Any feedback or advise would be greatly appreciated. If anyone can also provide me with a few links of where to buy these in the US or Australia that would be great as well as I want to do something in the next few days! Happy to ship from US to AU if needed. Last edited by gkmaniac; 01-06-2011 at 07:40 AM.

01-06-2011, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	I have the Berk CBE with the Berk HFC's. I have zero drone at highway speeds. From what I've heard from others, the Nismo exhaust is even quieter then the Berk. You could also try adding just the HFC's and see if that gives you the sound that you are looking for. I had just the HFC'S to start with as I was waiting for my CBE to arrive and It made a nice difference in the sound. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

01-06-2011, 09:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 16	Take a look at this thread if youd like. The mods should be listed. My Z is the black with Fast Intentions and HFCs. The other has a Stillen exhaust with no HFC's. VIDEO INSIDE -Stillen G3 and CBE vs. FI exhaust, ERZ HFC and Injen intake __________________ Mag Black Kielbasa

01-06-2011, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 16	BERK CBE + BERK HFC = BERK Catback Exhaust System installs/reviews __________________

01-06-2011, 01:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	I vote for the HKS HI-Power and Berk HFC's... prettiest exhaust out there... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

01-06-2011, 12:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 16	Compilation of 370z ARK GRIP EXHAUST VIDEOS

01-06-2011, 01:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 22	Second for the HKS HI-Power __________________

01-06-2011, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	F.I. (Fast Intentions) ftw. Read their threads, no one has as many satisfied customers. Plus, F.I. Gives you the only option in full length headers. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

01-06-2011, 04:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	Fast Intentions is very nice, but he wants a more 'tame' version of exhaust. Hence the HKS HI-Power with the resonation chambers to kill drone.... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

01-06-2011, 04:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 16	Im very happy with Fast Intentions as are many other customers, however given your preferences I think I would recommend Stillen. I was quite impressed with how it sounds and as others have said it even looks almost stock (just make sure your tips align nicely). It also has proven gains among the top exhausts. __________________ Mag Black Kielbasa

01-06-2011, 05:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
germanattitud Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 83 Drives: 40TH ANNIVERSARY #21 Rep Power: 14	best sounding exhaust for 370z check out my video YouTube - 2010 370Z 40TH ANNIVERSARY GT HAUS MEISTERSCHAFT 3/3

01-06-2011, 05:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
younter Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 479 Drives: 10 370Z 40th SOLD Rep Power: 14	yes..Meisterschaft....beast sound................................

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