Invidia Gemini and ART pipes

NV370z · 08-15-2011, 10:06 PM

Is anyone currently running this set up? Just curious on any issues and changes in sound of the exhaust both inside and out. No doubt the ART pipes have gotten great reviews but not a lot of info on exhaust combos. I am not into overly loud exhaust but would like the potential performance gains.

370Z JT · 08-15-2011, 10:19 PM

Got louder when u added the ART pipes. But not too bad. Some drone at highway speeds. Very good combo. Since then I added the stillen Gen 3 and it's almost too loud for my taste. Fine if I'm riding solo, but kinda loud if trying to talk to your passenger.

Methodical4u · 08-15-2011, 11:14 PM

There's a guy from Dubai who is running it... it sounds very good IMO. Invidia exhausts won't give you the hp gain that the F.I. Stillen, etc etc exhausts will, but it does sound good.

daisuke149 · 08-15-2011, 11:30 PM

yeah go to youtube.com

search docaam
select the user
and check his uploads

he has a video of that combo

NV370z · 08-16-2011, 03:59 PM

Thanks for the replies, the combo sounds good in docaam vids, real life vs video/audio clips can sometimes be night and day. I installed the G3's when bolting on the exhaust. I was surprised that my current setup isnt overly loud, its not a DD more of a weekend/vacation car. I told myself I wasnt going to buy a brand new car and start dumping $$$ in but who am I kidding. My other toy is a Jeep TJ - engine/tranny/suspension/tires/axles all swapped out for bigger better. Modifying vehicles should be classified as a disease or at the very least a sickness :-)

Methodical4u · 08-16-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NV370z

Thanks for the replies, the combo sounds good in docaam vids, real life vs video/audio clips can sometimes be night and day. I installed the G3's when bolting on the exhaust. I was surprised that my current setup isnt overly loud, its not a DD more of a weekend/vacation car. I told myself I wasnt going to buy a brand new car and start dumping $$$ in but who am I kidding. My other toy is a Jeep TJ - engine/tranny/suspension/tires/axles all swapped out for bigger better. Modifying vehicles should be classified as a disease or at the very least a sickness :-)

I actually think it is truly and addiction myself. I bought the Z because there were some NA mods, but basically it comes down to exhaust and intakes... pullyes and such, but that's about as far as one can go with NA unless you want to build a 4.5l stroked motor which would be cool... but i'm not spending 5 grand myself to do that. I'm also not going to spend 5-10 grand on a SC or TT set-up either... it's just not worth it to me. I had a lot of power in my Evo, and all it really did was cause one issue after the next and was no longer just a fun car to drive.

AlphaSnacks · 08-16-2011, 07:47 PM

I have it. It sounds amazing. When the ART Pipes are breaking in, they will be louder initially. But after that, they quiet down and there is NO drone of any sort on the highway. The combo sounds absolutely flawless, in my opinion.

AlphaSnacks · 08-16-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

There's a guy from Dubai who is running it... it sounds very good IMO. Invidia exhausts won't give you the hp gain that the F.I. Stillen, etc etc exhausts will, but it does sound good.

All of these true dual exhausts gain virtually identical figures, the only differences being statistical noise. Measuring such incremental changes/differences between components on a dyno is not optimal or accurate at all.

NV370z · 08-16-2011, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the info Arnold. How many miles does it take to break them in? My other concern is CEL. I haven't done a ton of research and see they have an extended O2 bung, did you (or anyone else) come across anything?

Methodical4u · 08-16-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

I have it. It sounds amazing. When the ART Pipes are breaking in, they will be louder initially. But after that, they quiet down and there is NO drone of any sort on the highway. The combo sounds absolutely flawless, in my opinion.

Mine will likely be paired up with the F.I. exhaust (18" resonators) with XYZ resonated pipe... I wonder if that would be to loud? I don't know if anyone has this set-up.

Methodical4u · 08-16-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

All of these true dual exhausts gain virtually identical figures, the only differences being statistical noise. Measuring such incremental changes/differences between components on a dyno is not optimal or accurate at all.

I don't know man... i've seen a looooot of dyno charts with very similar parts and the F.I. always shows more of a power gain when all other parts are the same or basically the same. I'm not knocking the Invidia... I like the sound of it a whole lot personally.

AlphaSnacks · 08-16-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NV370z

Thanks for the info Arnold. How many miles does it take to break them in? My other concern is CEL. I haven't done a ton of research and see they have an extended O2 bung, did you (or anyone else) come across anything?

About 300-500 or so for the sound to get to its quietest, but it does depend on how your drive. If you open the car up frequently, you'll break it in quicker. As far as CEL, as far as I know there hasn't been a single one directly related to the ART Pipes. Over 1K miles on mine, and no problems.

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

Mine will likely be paired up with the F.I. exhaust (18" resonators) with XYZ resonated pipe... I wonder if that would be to loud? I don't know if anyone has this set-up.

I wish I knew, it should sound pretty much perfect and not too loud. The crazy thing about the ART Pipes is that they're quieter than HFCs and test pipes.

Methodical4u · 08-17-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

About 300-500 or so for the sound to get to its quietest, but it does depend on how your drive. If you open the car up frequently, you'll break it in quicker. As far as CEL, as far as I know there hasn't been a single one directly related to the ART Pipes. Over 1K miles on mine, and no problems.

I wish I knew, it should sound pretty much perfect and not too loud. The crazy thing about the ART Pipes is that they're quieter than HFCs and test pipes.

yeah... ART pipes are my first mod... they should be here Thursday or Friday. I'm hopeful my friend will be able to get my car into his shop so we can use the lift... whole lot easier than putting it up on jack stands or ramps.

Motordyne · 08-17-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NV370z

Modifying vehicles should be classified as a disease or at the very least a sickness :-)

Its an addiction. Once you start, you can't stop.

08-15-2011, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
NV370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: LV Posts: 57 Drives: '10 370z MT Spt Pkg Rep Power: 14	Invidia Gemini and ART pipes Is anyone currently running this set up? Just curious on any issues and changes in sound of the exhaust both inside and out. No doubt the ART pipes have gotten great reviews but not a lot of info on exhaust combos. I am not into overly loud exhaust but would like the potential performance gains.

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Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 15	There's a guy from Dubai who is running it... it sounds very good IMO. Invidia exhausts won't give you the hp gain that the F.I. Stillen, etc etc exhausts will, but it does sound good.

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	yeah go to youtube.com search docaam select the user and check his uploads he has a video of that combo

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NV370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: LV Posts: 57 Drives: '10 370z MT Spt Pkg Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the replies, the combo sounds good in docaam vids, real life vs video/audio clips can sometimes be night and day. I installed the G3's when bolting on the exhaust. I was surprised that my current setup isnt overly loud, its not a DD more of a weekend/vacation car. I told myself I wasnt going to buy a brand new car and start dumping $$$ in but who am I kidding. My other toy is a Jeep TJ - engine/tranny/suspension/tires/axles all swapped out for bigger better. Modifying vehicles should be classified as a disease or at the very least a sickness :-)

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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 have it. It sounds amazing. When the ART Pipes are breaking in, they will be louder initially. But after that, they quiet down and there is NO drone of any sort on the highway. The combo sounds absolutely flawless, in my opinion.

08-16-2011, 10:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
NV370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: LV Posts: 57 Drives: '10 370z MT Spt Pkg Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the info Arnold. How many miles does it take to break them in? My other concern is CEL. I haven't done a ton of research and see they have an extended O2 bung, did you (or anyone else) come across anything?