Agency Power, Fast Intentions, or Ark CBE ???

redline727 · 07-08-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Interesting, I can't imagine being so anal about it that that tiny part would make you reject the whole thing... But to each unto their own.

I will say though that after you put miles on it and it starts to collect carbon deposits/rust, you won't even notice it that much. And honestly, if it gives me a good performance gain, and has the sound I want, then it shouldn't matter whats inside it. I mean that would be like saying I don't like Brand A exhaust because they use a different packing material that I can't ever see than Brand B. But Brand A has a better sound and gives me more performance...

Whichever one you pick, hopefully it meets all of what you're looking for because in the end it's what setup makes you happy on your Z that matters.

Oh Im def not saying Im not considering it. Thats why its between those 3. The build quality of the FI seems unreal. The close up of the welds and fitment on there website is crazy. Plus it sounds awesome. There are just so many little things I like between the 3 and thats why I am having a hard time deciding.

XwChriswX · 07-08-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by redline727

Oh Im def not saying Im not considering it. Thats why its between those 3. The build quality of the FI seems unreal. The close up of the welds and fitment on there website is crazy. Plus it sounds awesome. There are just so many little things I like between the 3 and thats why I am having a hard time deciding.

Having heard all 3 I can honestly say that the Agency Power is the Loudest of the 3 if you want Volume. But that's based on the differences in F.I. setups. That's one thing I like, you can customize the exhaust to sound/look exactly how you want it. Non-Res/12"/18" CF/SS Cans. That ability makes it stand out and ARK makes a good product, but it just doesn't sound that great to me, and as cool as it may look, in all reality the extra can's don't really jump out at being amazing since HKS does the same thing, just at 3x the cost.

It just really comes down to what's important to you:

Performance
Looks
Sound
Cost

You have to be able to rank that list, then you'll best be able to decide. Easiest way to do that is start with price... Set the amount you're willing to spend, and then go from there.

redline727 · 07-08-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Having heard all 3 I can honestly say that the Agency Power is the Loudest of the 3 if you want Volume. But that's based on the differences in F.I. setups. That's one thing I like, you can customize the exhaust to sound/look exactly how you want it. Non-Res/12"/18" CF/SS Cans. That ability makes it stand out and ARK makes a good product, but it just doesn't sound that great to me, and as cool as it may look, in all reality the extra can's don't really jump out at being amazing since HKS does the same thing, just at 3x the cost.

It just really comes down to what's important to you:

Performance
Looks
Sound
Cost

You have to be able to rank that list, then you'll best be able to decide. Easiest way to do that is start with price... Set the amount you're willing to spend, and then go from there.

Ok so I took your advice and I think I narrowed it down between the FI and the Agency Power (read the Agency power install and review thread on this site for help also). The FI setup I would get would be SS cans and 12" resonators.

Sound- I give sound to the FI

Looks- I personally like the Agency (smaller higher mufflers)

Performance- goes to FI if you go by whats posted online which they say avg. 20rwhp 11ft lbs of torque compared to the Agency 10 and 5 (but there are so many variables with dyno numbers who knows? I would hope the agency to be more but...)

Cost- goes to agency I found for 900.00shipped and the FI is 1360.00 shipped

Unfortunately cost holds a little more weight then I would like it to. But 460.00 is a huge cost difference. And assuming the build quality is as good as it is said to be in the thread I read on the Agency Power, I have decided to go with the Agency Power. Thanks for everyone's help with the decision making. Ill post pics once I get it and put it on.

XwChriswX · 07-08-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by redline727

Ok so I took your advice and I think I narrowed it down between the FI and the Agency Power (read the Agency power install and review thread on this site for help also). The FI setup I would get would be SS cans and 12" resonators.

Sound- I give sound to the FI

Looks- I personally like the Agency (smaller higher mufflers)

Performance- goes to FI if you go by whats posted online which they say avg. 20rwhp 11ft lbs of torque compared to the Agency 10 and 5 (but there are so many variables with dyno numbers who knows? I would hope the agency to be more but...)

Cost- goes to agency I found for 900.00shipped and the FI is 1360.00 shipped

Unfortunately cost holds a little more weight then I would like it to. But 460.00 is a huge cost difference. And assuming the build quality is as good as it is said to be in the thread I read on the Agency Power, I have decided to go with the Agency Power. Thanks for everyone's help with the decision making. Ill post pics once I get it and put it on.

I dunno if you know this or not, but FI has a waiting list, and Tony does a payment plan if you don't have all of it right now. You only need to make a $200 deposit to get on the list and the rest isn't charged until the system is built and ready to ship, usually 8-9 weeks. So you'd have time to save up the rest... Just a thought.

cc370z · 07-09-2011, 12:43 AM

I really like my agency power exhaust. It is loud, but sounds great! No issues after almost 20k miles.

redline727 · 07-09-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cc370z

I really like my agency power exhaust. It is loud, but sounds great! No issues after almost 20k miles.

Good to hear! it makes me feel better about my decision knowing you put some miles on it and your still happy with it

RoadZter · 01-16-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by redline727

Good to hear! it makes me feel better about my decision knowing you put some miles on it and your still happy with it

Just wondering if you ended up with the agency power set up? If so, how's it holding up?

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cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	I really like my agency power exhaust. It is loud, but sounds great! No issues after almost 20k miles.