Motordyne ART pipes review

Methodical4u · 08-20-2011, 11:31 PM

Well for my first mod as I had posted before, I decided to get Motordyne's ART pipes. I did A LOT of research on dyno's with certain types of exhausts, and some with intakes, etc.

From what I saw and read from others, the ART pipes are the best of both worlds in that they aren't as loud as HFC's but have more power than your standard test pipes.

I ordered the pipes and they got here in 4 days from the other side of the country Fed Ex. Tony was good about it and was available to speak with on a Sunday ... working away... Tony, that's the Lord's day! Take off once in a while lol. Easy going guy and very nice to talk with.

I started the installation and wasn't quite sure what to expect.... one side was very difficult, then we (my roomate and I) got it down and the other side was no problem at all. Installing the pipes was actually quite easy to be honest... they are light, easy to handle and are really no problem to negotiate under the car. All the parts were there, welds looked top notch ... the whole product is just the highest quality.

The big moment. My roomate checked all of the bolts and everything was back together... we unhooked the battery and waited for several minutes... it's ready to go!

I press the botton and the car starts up... honestly I don't hear a whole lot more than I normally would except a little rattle. I hit the gas a little and that stops... likely just something loose or just the pipes first break in sound that I expect. Right off the bat the car revs faster. I get out of the car and it just sounds great to me.

I let the car warm up and back it out... off I go. I give it a little gas in first... yep it's faster.. I only need a crack of the throttle to be able to tell. I get out of town and onto a back road... I hammer down the gas... i'm shocked at the difference of the way the car pushes me back into the seat... soooooo much harder than before. It's snap, like a snap that will hurt your neck if you aren't ready to be honest.

I pull up to a stop sign and turn ... the car is in second... I hit the gas, but not full throttle, and the car feels like it wants to break loose.. but it actually does because I feel the traction control working. The windows are down and even though the pipes are brand new... the tone just sounds SO good with each rev match... it's just beautiful!

Conclusion: With this being my first mod, I cannot speak for other mods obviously. I feel this was an EXCELLENT choice and I would certainly buy it again. The pipes are a little pricey, but for the kind of power, quality, and customer service, you really cannot beat it. The car really does feel completely different ... I mean like the car should feel to begin with.

I HIGHLY recommend this mod to anyone who is thinking about HFC's or TP's for a first mod, or to add to their CBE set-up.

and now.... a sound clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pivv...ayer_embedded#!

daisuke149 · 08-20-2011, 11:40 PM

congrats man. they are awesome!

Methodical4u · 08-20-2011, 11:44 PM

Thank you... yes they really are... the car now feels "fast" instead of just "quick"

Motordyne · 08-21-2011, 12:17 AM

Congratulations on the easy install.

BTW you have a lot of videos. Was that you blowing up a lightbulb?

Methodical4u · 08-21-2011, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motordyne

Congratulations on the easy install.

BTW you have a lot of videos. Was that you blowing up a lightbulb?

my roomate took it... he puts the vids on his account... he likes to blow things up and shoot things

lol

Thanks on the install... they are a GREAT set of pipes... i'm very impressed with everything about them.... look forward to that exhaust and intake !

Trips · 08-21-2011, 12:43 AM

Methodical4u · 08-21-2011, 12:43 AM

thanks... yeah, it wouldn't let me do that. I don't know why

cheshirecat · 08-21-2011, 11:07 PM

Glad you like the pipes. The sound changed quite a bit for me as the pipes broke in. I was pretty surprised about the power also- third gear feels like 2nd, fourth like 3rd, etc. Muuuuuch better.

Methodical4u · 08-21-2011, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Glad you like the pipes. The sound changed quite a bit for me as the pipes broke in. I was pretty surprised about the power also- third gear feels like 2nd, fourth like 3rd, etc. Muuuuuch better.

yeah, the car is just so much more responsive than it was stock... I expected the car to feel better, but not quite as much power as the pipes added.... i'm sure i'll be surprised again when I get the rest of the exhaust though.

Red__Zed · 08-21-2011, 11:30 PM

Glad to hear you like

Methodical4u · 08-21-2011, 11:30 PM

and yeah, I know the sound is going to change so, that's ok... it at least gives the exhaust some tone... the stock just has no tone at all to me.

Methodical4u · 08-21-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Glad to hear you like

thanks man... yep, definitely do!

Jamaica · 08-21-2011, 11:33 PM

i like what i hear. I may have to change mine

Methodical4u · 08-21-2011, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

i like what i hear. I may have to change mine

Obviously i'd tell you to do it lol

MoChu · 08-22-2011, 01:41 AM

Im also very interested. Where/who can i order from? Thanks

08-20-2011, 11:31 PM	#1 (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	Motordyne ART pipes review Well for my first mod as I had posted before, I decided to get Motordyne's ART pipes. I did A LOT of research on dyno's with certain types of exhausts, and some with intakes, etc. From what I saw and read from others, the ART pipes are the best of both worlds in that they aren't as loud as HFC's but have more power than your standard test pipes. I ordered the pipes and they got here in 4 days from the other side of the country Fed Ex. Tony was good about it and was available to speak with on a Sunday ... working away... Tony, that's the Lord's day! Take off once in a while lol. Easy going guy and very nice to talk with. I started the installation and wasn't quite sure what to expect.... one side was very difficult, then we (my roomate and I) got it down and the other side was no problem at all. Installing the pipes was actually quite easy to be honest... they are light, easy to handle and are really no problem to negotiate under the car. All the parts were there, welds looked top notch ... the whole product is just the highest quality. The big moment. My roomate checked all of the bolts and everything was back together... we unhooked the battery and waited for several minutes... it's ready to go! I press the botton and the car starts up... honestly I don't hear a whole lot more than I normally would except a little rattle. I hit the gas a little and that stops... likely just something loose or just the pipes first break in sound that I expect. Right off the bat the car revs faster. I get out of the car and it just sounds great to me. I let the car warm up and back it out... off I go. I give it a little gas in first... yep it's faster.. I only need a crack of the throttle to be able to tell. I get out of town and onto a back road... I hammer down the gas... i'm shocked at the difference of the way the car pushes me back into the seat... soooooo much harder than before. It's snap, like a snap that will hurt your neck if you aren't ready to be honest. I pull up to a stop sign and turn ... the car is in second... I hit the gas, but not full throttle, and the car feels like it wants to break loose.. but it actually does because I feel the traction control working. The windows are down and even though the pipes are brand new... the tone just sounds SO good with each rev match... it's just beautiful! Conclusion: With this being my first mod, I cannot speak for other mods obviously. I feel this was an EXCELLENT choice and I would certainly buy it again. The pipes are a little pricey, but for the kind of power, quality, and customer service, you really cannot beat it. The car really does feel completely different ... I mean like the car should feel to begin with. I HIGHLY recommend this mod to anyone who is thinking about HFC's or TP's for a first mod, or to add to their CBE set-up. and now.... a sound clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pivv...ayer_embedded#! Last edited by Methodical4u; 08-20-2011 at 11:35 PM.

08-21-2011, 12:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	__________________

08-21-2011, 11:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Glad you like the pipes. The sound changed quite a bit for me as the pipes broke in. I was pretty surprised about the power also- third gear feels like 2nd, fourth like 3rd, etc. Muuuuuch better. Driftomodachi likes this.

08-22-2011, 01:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
MoChu Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 108 Drives: Pearl NisSan 370z Rep Power: 15	Im also very interested. Where/who can i order from? Thanks __________________ MoChu

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08-20-2011, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	congrats man. they are awesome!

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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	Thank you... yes they really are... the car now feels "fast" instead of just "quick"

08-21-2011, 12:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Motordyne Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 384 Drives: Z Rep Power: 16	Congratulations on the easy install. BTW you have a lot of videos. Was that you blowing up a lightbulb?

08-21-2011, 12:43 AM	#7 (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	thanks... yeah, it wouldn't let me do that. I don't know why

08-21-2011, 11:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Glad to hear you like

08-21-2011, 11:30 PM	#11 (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	and yeah, I know the sound is going to change so, that's ok... it at least gives the exhaust some tone... the stock just has no tone at all to me.

08-21-2011, 11:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	i like what i hear. I may have to change mine