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

redline727 · 07-08-2011, 07:39 AM

There are a ridiculous amount of exhausts available for the 370z. I personally narrowed my selection down to 3.
Agency Power
Fast Intentions
Ark
Now I definitely am a guy that understands you get what you pay for. So my so problem is I like the sound and look of the Agency Power and I love the price bc its 400 cheaper then my next choice. My question is why? Back in my DSM days Agency Power made a great exhaust and were never the cheapest, did something change?
I love the way the Ark looks, least favorite sound
FI sounds great looks good except I don't like the look of the resonated tips from the back, you can see it to easy and to me doesn't look good.
What's your input ?
Clearly the Agency Power for me seems like a great buy but honestly the price compared to others has me wondering about quality and fitment. Any body have it?

daisuke149 · 07-08-2011, 10:07 AM

Im not a fan of agency power myself due to the drone. The sound is deep but thats it

The ark is my fav. No drone. The tone is more exotic vs just a deep sound. It also looks great and is quiet for everyday and loud for when you gas it

Romulus1 · 07-08-2011, 11:08 AM

just out of curiosity, have you looked at MXP? nice look and tone!

i personally dont like the split can look, just something about it.

redline727 · 07-08-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Romulus1

just out of curiosity, have you looked at MXP? nice look and tone!

i personally dont like the split can look, just something about it.

I had a transverse muffler design exhaust on my 08 STI (hatch body style) And I just dont like the way they look when behind the car. The ones for the Z dont stand out no where near as much I just prefer a high twin muffler setup I think it looks clean. Thats why I like the agency power to me it looks the cleanest. The MXP does hide the muffler the best of all the transverse muffler setups I have seen I will give you that though and it was in consideration. do you have pics of yours?

Econ · 07-08-2011, 11:25 AM

i have the Ark, sold my first one to buy wheels, and missed it so much i bought a new one.

The sound is by far my favorite, and i have heard almost all of them in person.

I did add berk test pipes to the mix, so the sound has gotten raspier, however i still like it a lot

after

ARK Catback Exhaust w/ Berk Non Resonated Test Pipes (Vid)

before

ARK GRIP Exhaust Review Pics Sound Clip

tsolin01 · 07-08-2011, 01:12 PM

Fast Intentions has my vote. Great power, great sound, 30,000 miles so far and going strong!

Alto101 · 07-08-2011, 02:31 PM

I just had the ARK exhaust installed. Sounds great and a great price! You can see my install thread here:
ARK Exhaust Installed

I was tempted by the Fast Intentions as was my wife (she wanted the carbon fiber tips); however the wait combined with the higher price led us to look elsewhere. Compared to the OEM exhaust, any of the better selling exhausts are going to make you grin big time and I don't see how you could go wrong.

XwChriswX · 07-08-2011, 03:20 PM

Fast Intentions 'Resonated Tips'?? Explain this please...

redline727 · 07-08-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Fast Intentions 'Resonated Tips'?? Explain this please...

4.5" resonated dual wall slash cut polished stainless steel tips.

See the mesh looking steel on the inside of the tips? You can see that from behind the car and I just dont like the way that looks. Just my opinion though. I'm sure it has a lot to do with the way it sounds, Which I do like. I just dont think it looks good.

redline727 · 07-08-2011, 04:04 PM

I was using this site to help narrow my choices. 370Z Exhaust.com - Sound clips, photos + places to buy seemed to have most of them for comparison.

Romulus1 · 07-08-2011, 10:15 PM

Sorry for the crummy quality, its late and raining so this was the best i could do. The MXP is quite tucked up there and ive grown quite attached to the burnt tips.

travisjb · 07-08-2011, 11:26 PM

mine was the prototype car for the ap muffler... it was light weight but otherwise crap - move along

Methodical4u · 07-09-2011, 02:21 AM

Glad you made your choice... i'm personally going with FI. I'm going to put some money down on one hopefully pretty soon. I like the looks, sound and the extra power it puts out vs. other exhausts.

redline727 · 07-09-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

Glad you made your choice... i'm personally going with FI. I'm going to put some money down on one hopefully pretty soon. I like the looks, sound and the extra power it puts out vs. other exhausts.

Yeah it was a tough decision...FI makes a really nice exhaust you can see the craftsmanship just in their pics in sure it looks even better in person. I just wish the cans were a little shorter and higher. Shitty Richmond roads really had me concerned for clearance plus I like the looks of higher more tucked mufflers. But man does that FI sound good too! As you can tell it still is a tough decision for me...I just hope ill be happy with the AP...I have had their exhausts on my DSM's before and was happy hopefully nothing has changed bc I really do enjoy saving some cash here and there. Between the car payment on my Z and an 08 IS250 modding funds are stretched pretty thin haha

07-08-2011, 07:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
redline727 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: RVA Posts: 203 Drives: '13 MUSTANG GT 6MT Rep Power: 15	Agency Power, Fast Intentions, or Ark CBE ??? There are a ridiculous amount of exhausts available for the 370z. I personally narrowed my selection down to 3. Agency Power Fast Intentions Ark Now I definitely am a guy that understands you get what you pay for. So my so problem is I like the sound and look of the Agency Power and I love the price bc its 400 cheaper then my next choice. My question is why? Back in my DSM days Agency Power made a great exhaust and were never the cheapest, did something change? I love the way the Ark looks, least favorite sound FI sounds great looks good except I don't like the look of the resonated tips from the back, you can see it to easy and to me doesn't look good. What's your input ? Clearly the Agency Power for me seems like a great buy but honestly the price compared to others has me wondering about quality and fitment. Any body have it? __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 6MT ROUSH intake \| ROUSH axle back \| ROUSH shift knob \| ROUSH coil covers 2009 NISSAN 370Z SOLD Last edited by redline727; 07-08-2011 at 07:42 AM.

07-08-2011, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Romulus1 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 691 Drives: '11 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	just out of curiosity, have you looked at MXP? nice look and tone! i personally dont like the split can look, just something about it. __________________ 11 SR 370Z Sport 6MT - Sold 03 Escalade AWD - Sold 13 Silverado LTZ Z71 Crew Cab

07-08-2011, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 20	i have the Ark, sold my first one to buy wheels, and missed it so much i bought a new one. The sound is by far my favorite, and i have heard almost all of them in person. I did add berk test pipes to the mix, so the sound has gotten raspier, however i still like it a lot after ARK Catback Exhaust w/ Berk Non Resonated Test Pipes (Vid) before ARK GRIP Exhaust Review Pics Sound Clip __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-08-2011, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
tsolin01 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 657 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	Fast Intentions has my vote. Great power, great sound, 30,000 miles so far and going strong! __________________ SOLD 12/30/2011 2010 370Z Coupe Monterey Blue 6MT/Touring/Sport/Nav F.I. CBE CF w/ 12" Res \| V1 \| SecondSkin \| Stillen G3 \| EVO-R CF B-Pillars \| Volk GT-S Ti Gunmetal 19x9.5 +30 F, 19x10.5 +8 R \| Swift Spec-R Springs

07-08-2011, 02:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Alto101 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 15	ARK for me I just had the ARK exhaust installed. Sounds great and a great price! You can see my install thread here: ARK Exhaust Installed I was tempted by the Fast Intentions as was my wife (she wanted the carbon fiber tips); however the wait combined with the higher price led us to look elsewhere. Compared to the OEM exhaust, any of the better selling exhausts are going to make you grin big time and I don't see how you could go wrong.

07-08-2011, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	Im not a fan of agency power myself due to the drone. The sound is deep but thats it The ark is my fav. No drone. The tone is more exotic vs just a deep sound. It also looks great and is quiet for everyday and loud for when you gas it

07-08-2011, 03:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 453	Fast Intentions 'Resonated Tips'?? Explain this please... __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

07-08-2011, 04:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
redline727 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: RVA Posts: 203 Drives: '13 MUSTANG GT 6MT Rep Power: 15	I was using this site to help narrow my choices. 370Z Exhaust.com - Sound clips, photos + places to buy seemed to have most of them for comparison. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 6MT ROUSH intake \| ROUSH axle back \| ROUSH shift knob \| ROUSH coil covers 2009 NISSAN 370Z SOLD

07-08-2011, 11:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	mine was the prototype car for the ap muffler... it was light weight but otherwise crap - move along __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

07-09-2011, 02:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 17	Glad you made your choice... i'm personally going with FI. I'm going to put some money down on one hopefully pretty soon. I like the looks, sound and the extra power it puts out vs. other exhausts.

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