Help with exhaust decision ?

NFSZ86 · 08-08-2011, 08:25 PM

Now I know that this might be up already bit still going to make a new topic see if you guys can help? I love the sound of the FI exhaust but a lot off people have told me that when you get that exhaust you can't really drop the car because you will scrape a lot. So have you guys have the problem ? Help will be more appreciated Thanks

JollyGoodChap · 08-09-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NFSZ86

Now I know that this might be up already bit still going to make a new topic see if you guys can help? I love the sound of the FI exhaust but a lot off people have told me that when you get that exhaust you can't really drop the car because you will scrape a lot. So have you guys have the problem ? Help will be more appreciated Thanks

Glokwork · 08-09-2011, 01:55 PM

The FI design changed a couple months ago which raised the lowest part of the system back up I think around 1/2" or so

Pelican170 · 08-09-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Glokwork

The FI design changed a couple months ago which raised the lowest part of the system back up I think around 1/2" or so

you sure about that? i have never heard this...

On any hand, I have a FI and yes, it would make me a little nervous about lowering it. When I looked at exhausts, i wanted an exhaust that made the most power. A lot of exhausts dont even have dyno charts and people buy them for the sound, to me, thats crazy...

ANMVQ · 08-09-2011, 02:36 PM

I'm lowered amd my exhaust is not even close to scrapping.

Methodical4u · 08-09-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ANMVQ

I'm lowered amd my exhaust is not even close to scrapping.

yeah, that Exoticspeed you have does sound really good on these motors I have to say. I'm wondering if the F.I. still makes more power though... not that it would be that big of a difference... but still am curious.

Methodical4u · 08-09-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

you sure about that? i have never heard this...

On any hand, I have a FI and yes, it would make me a little nervous about lowering it. When I looked at exhausts, i wanted an exhaust that made the most power. A lot of exhausts dont even have dyno charts and people buy them for the sound, to me, thats crazy...

yeah, i've read through their thread and haven't heard about it being raised either. I'm not interested in lowering... but that would help a lot of guys who are make their choice in what exhaust to get.

Ron · 08-09-2011, 03:48 PM

Swifts + FI. No issues for me yet. I worry more about my front scraping than my exhaust.

Methodical4u · 08-09-2011, 04:03 PM

There are a TON of exhausts out there for this car and they and/or the Stillen G3's are the 2 biggest power mods, and while some exhausts do indeed show more power gain than others, it's really about listening and going with what YOU like. It's not an easy decision I know... i'm still thinking about it and waiting for both ARK and Motordyne to come out with their new systems before I make my final choice.

Keep in mind though that some are going to be so loud it gives you a headache on a long drive, or you have to yell for your passenger to hear you... for me that's not worth a few extra hp... BUT that's me and some people are ok with that. Good luck.

vividracing · 08-09-2011, 04:44 PM

I'm not sure if you're looking to purchase immediately, but if so we've got an overstock Mackin MXP exhaust. I could get you a great deal on it.

If you're not looking to buy immediately, or are really set on the FI, it's usually the flanges that hit the ground 1st from what I've heard. You may be able to grind them down a little, but it's not going to help you get any lower. It'll just minimize the chance of it hitting the ground.

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Ron · 08-09-2011, 04:52 PM

If something is gonna hit on the FI are the cans. There are no low flanges. ARK on the other side has low flanges which will hit before the cans do.

Glokwork · 08-09-2011, 04:57 PM

I called Tony yesterday because I was gonna ask him about welding some skids on the bottom of the cans since I just put swift's on. He told me it would be a waste because it has been raised up due to clearance regulations in oz and I think its great news to everyone who is concerned about scraping.

NFSZ86 · 08-09-2011, 06:42 PM

Not looking for immediate purchased since I'm still undecided but thanks for all the tips going to keep them in mind but will look into the other exhaust as well =))

XwChriswX · 08-09-2011, 06:58 PM

I have the 'old' F.I. Exhaust at the original height, and I'm lowered 1" all around on K&W V3's and I can say I have never once scraped the cans. The front end, sure, but never the back end. The only way to scrape them is to do something wrong. i.e. take a speed bump with only one side, go over a large rock down the center, etc. etc. Perfectly happy with F.I. and being lowered. As long as you pay attention and do things right, you won't scrape.

Glokwork · 08-09-2011, 07:44 PM

I agree

FI has to be the best product out there and good luck getting better customer service from another manufacturer!

08-08-2011, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
NFSZ86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 353 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	Help with exhaust decision ? Now I know that this might be up already bit still going to make a new topic see if you guys can help? I love the sound of the FI exhaust but a lot off people have told me that when you get that exhaust you can't really drop the car because you will scrape a lot. So have you guys have the problem ? Help will be more appreciated Thanks __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring, Sport Pkg 6MT Navi,

08-09-2011, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	I'm lowered amd my exhaust is not even close to scrapping. __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

08-09-2011, 04:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	I'm not sure if you're looking to purchase immediately, but if so we've got an overstock Mackin MXP exhaust. I could get you a great deal on it. If you're not looking to buy immediately, or are really set on the FI, it's usually the flanges that hit the ground 1st from what I've heard. You may be able to grind them down a little, but it's not going to help you get any lower. It'll just minimize the chance of it hitting the ground. INSANE PRICE!! \| Mackin MXP True Dual Exhaust \| 1 ONLY!! __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

08-09-2011, 06:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
NFSZ86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 353 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	Not looking for immediate purchased since I'm still undecided but thanks for all the tips going to keep them in mind but will look into the other exhaust as well =)) __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z Touring, Sport Pkg 6MT Navi,

08-09-2011, 06:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	I have the 'old' F.I. Exhaust at the original height, and I'm lowered 1" all around on K&W V3's and I can say I have never once scraped the cans. The front end, sure, but never the back end. The only way to scrape them is to do something wrong. i.e. take a speed bump with only one side, go over a large rock down the center, etc. etc. Perfectly happy with F.I. and being lowered. As long as you pay attention and do things right, you won't scrape. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

08-09-2011, 01:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	The FI design changed a couple months ago which raised the lowest part of the system back up I think around 1/2" or so

08-09-2011, 03:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 21	Swifts + FI. No issues for me yet. I worry more about my front scraping than my exhaust.

08-09-2011, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
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 are a TON of exhausts out there for this car and they and/or the Stillen G3's are the 2 biggest power mods, and while some exhausts do indeed show more power gain than others, it's really about listening and going with what YOU like. It's not an easy decision I know... i'm still thinking about it and waiting for both ARK and Motordyne to come out with their new systems before I make my final choice. Keep in mind though that some are going to be so loud it gives you a headache on a long drive, or you have to yell for your passenger to hear you... for me that's not worth a few extra hp... BUT that's me and some people are ok with that. Good luck.

08-09-2011, 04:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 21	If something is gonna hit on the FI are the cans. There are no low flanges. ARK on the other side has low flanges which will hit before the cans do.

08-09-2011, 04:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	I called Tony yesterday because I was gonna ask him about welding some skids on the bottom of the cans since I just put swift's on. He told me it would be a waste because it has been raised up due to clearance regulations in oz and I think its great news to everyone who is concerned about scraping.

08-09-2011, 07:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	I agree FI has to be the best product out there and good luck getting better customer service from another manufacturer! __________________ Precision Turbo Tial Turbosmart Fast Intentions Seibon Prosport Advan AD08R HKS Hipermax IV Nismo Evo-R PW:JDM UpRev Pioneer Escort Volk CE28N Top Mount Single Turbo 551whp/482wtq@10psi

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