Sub $1000 Exhausts

Skeeterbop · 11-25-2011, 09:03 AM

I agree with the ones that suggest to buy used. If you don't mind a few knicks and scrapes that is the best way to go.

roplusbee · 11-25-2011, 11:47 AM

I wish I could make that statement as well. Killeen is awesome when it comes to road construction and driveway design.............

wheee! · 11-25-2011, 12:40 PM

I agree with djpathfinder about the OBX. I did the install on it with my friend that owns the G37S. The exhaust looks and sounds like the HKS original (I know, I have it) and the build quality is awesome for a sub $500 exhaust. The only difference that is noticeable is the exhaust tips. They are single wall SS (and welded on) and have an OBX plate tacked on, versus the removeable burnt Ti tips on the HKS.

There are always used systems too, if you're interested in that. PM me for details if you're interested in a used Stillen CBE system. I know of two for sale.... both were removed for other upgrades.

edub370 · 11-25-2011, 10:16 PM

CNT imo is the best exhaust u can buy for under $1k. amazing quality and great sound

Jolliday · 11-26-2011, 12:13 AM

The CNT actually looks really good! I actually read your little review on it.

CNT cat back review w/ video

Looks like you were very pleased with it. This will definitely be a choice I will consider. It looks alot like the ARC Grip exhaust in my opinion. I could be mistaken on that though.

I have to make my mind up by this Monday. There is a really good Black Friday sale on the Agency Power Exhaust, it will be hard to pass it up.

And I really appreciate you explaining the F.I. scraping issue and changes they have made Chris. Repped you for that, whatever little it is worth from me. lol

scionide · 11-26-2011, 02:14 AM

+1 on the CNT, had for about 4 months now, no issues at all.

The design is basically exactly the same as HKS/ARK, fitment is perfect though.

Ni55anPat · 11-26-2011, 02:29 AM

Top speed. Love mine!!

busa37z · 11-26-2011, 07:10 PM

+1 on cnt. Installed yesterday no issues. Great sound!

daisuke149 · 11-26-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

CNT imo is the best exhaust u can buy for under $1k. amazing quality and great sound

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Originally Posted by Jolliday

The CNT actually looks really good! I actually read your little review on it.

CNT cat back review w/ video

Looks like you were very pleased with it. This will definitely be a choice I will consider. It looks alot like the ARC Grip exhaust in my opinion. I could be mistaken on that though.

I have to make my mind up by this Monday. There is a really good Black Friday sale on the Agency Power Exhaust, it will be hard to pass it up.

And I really appreciate you explaining the F.I. scraping issue and changes they have made Chris. Repped you for that, whatever little it is worth from me. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by scionide

+1 on the CNT, had for about 4 months now, no issues at all.

The design is basically exactly the same as HKS/ARK, fitment is perfect though.

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Originally Posted by busa37z

+1 on cnt. Installed yesterday no issues. Great sound!

since your right here, you could gander over to Z1 motorsports and take a look at my CNT exhaust thats sitting around. You can see all the marks from where we tried to get it to fit correctly, and it just still wouldnt fit correctly.

XwChriswX · 11-27-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jolliday

I have to make my mind up by this Monday. There is a really good Black Friday sale on the Agency Power Exhaust, it will be hard to pass it up.

And I really appreciate you explaining the F.I. scraping issue and changes they have made Chris. Repped you for that, whatever little it is worth from me. lol

1. After hearing the AP exhaust myself, I can honestly say it's just plain 'Loud'. Almost as if it wasn't even resonated. Just lots of volume, plus rasp. Unless that's what you want, I would venture to shy away from it. IMHO of course.

2. All rep is appreciated, no matter the numerical value.

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

since your right here, you could gander over to Z1 motorsports and take a look at my CNT exhaust thats sitting around. You can see all the marks from where we tried to get it to fit correctly, and it just still wouldnt fit correctly.

I saw it myself under the car. Took a lot of

to figure out exactly what wasn't working, and how to fix it.. which while I was there at least, couldn't be solved.

I'm also not a fan of this exhaust because it burned me.

Damn your car Dai.

djpathfinder · 11-27-2011, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

All rep is appreciated, no matter the numerical value.

Pssh! Look who's the rep whore now!!!!

XwChriswX · 11-27-2011, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Pssh! Look who's the rep whore now!!!!

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Jolliday · 11-27-2011, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

since your right here, you could gander over to Z1 motorsports and take a look at my CNT exhaust thats sitting around. You can see all the marks from where we tried to get it to fit correctly, and it just still wouldnt fit correctly.

Well maybe I will!

Of course I don't see you post though until the weekend is almost completely over (been camping all weekend). Is this CNT no longer on your Z, or was just installed on your Z? I would actually love to come up there to Z1. It is only a 2 hour drive for me.

I would love to hear what the CNT sounded like in person, as well as see the fitment.

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

1. After hearing the AP exhaust myself, I can honestly say it's just plain 'Loud'. Almost as if it wasn't even resonated. Just lots of volume, plus rasp. Unless that's what you want, I would venture to shy away from it. IMHO of course.

I saw it myself under the car. Took a lot of

to figure out exactly what wasn't working, and how to fix it.. which while I was there at least, couldn't be solved.

I'm also not a fan of this exhaust because it burned me.

No what do you mean by loud? Hopefully not to the level of just a full muffler delete like the AAM Short Tails. If there is one thing that I want to stay away from it is having that horrible rasp sound with an exhaust. I had that on a Civic hatch in my past life (It was dark time in my life), I don't like to talk about my ricer days.

XwChriswX · 11-27-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolliday

No what do you mean by loud? Hopefully not to the level of just a full muffler delete like the AAM Short Tails. If there is one thing that I want to stay away from it is having that horrible rasp sound with an exhaust. I had that on a Civic hatch in my past life (It was dark time in my life), I don't like to talk about my ricer days.

Just really loud. I mean it's hard to explain exactly what was the cause. But as far as I knew he only had the AP exhaust. Not sure about test pipes or not. But it was very honda volume sounding with rasp. It's just not near the top of my list for sub 1k exhausts.

edub370 · 11-27-2011, 07:11 AM

I personally had no fitment issues with my cnt. It was actually one of the nicest fitting exhausts I've come across yet. I guess not everyone had the same luck from what I see

11-25-2011, 09:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 41 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 17	I agree with the ones that suggest to buy used. If you don't mind a few knicks and scrapes that is the best way to go. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-25-2011, 11:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	I wish I could make that statement as well. Killeen is awesome when it comes to road construction and driveway design............. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

11-25-2011, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	I agree with djpathfinder about the OBX. I did the install on it with my friend that owns the G37S. The exhaust looks and sounds like the HKS original (I know, I have it) and the build quality is awesome for a sub $500 exhaust. The only difference that is noticeable is the exhaust tips. They are single wall SS (and welded on) and have an OBX plate tacked on, versus the removeable burnt Ti tips on the HKS. There are always used systems too, if you're interested in that. PM me for details if you're interested in a used Stillen CBE system. I know of two for sale.... both were removed for other upgrades. nukelife likes this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

11-25-2011, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 21	CNT imo is the best exhaust u can buy for under $1k. amazing quality and great sound __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

11-27-2011, 07:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 21	I personally had no fitment issues with my cnt. It was actually one of the nicest fitting exhausts I've come across yet. I guess not everyone had the same luck from what I see __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

11-26-2011, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jolliday Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central Georgia Posts: 58 Drives: 09 Touring Sport 6MT Rep Power: 14	The CNT actually looks really good! I actually read your little review on it. CNT cat back review w/ video Looks like you were very pleased with it. This will definitely be a choice I will consider. It looks alot like the ARC Grip exhaust in my opinion. I could be mistaken on that though. I have to make my mind up by this Monday. There is a really good Black Friday sale on the Agency Power Exhaust, it will be hard to pass it up. And I really appreciate you explaining the F.I. scraping issue and changes they have made Chris. Repped you for that, whatever little it is worth from me. lol

11-26-2011, 02:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
scionide Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: so-cal Posts: 436 Drives: 11 370z PW 6mt Rep Power: 15	+1 on the CNT, had for about 4 months now, no issues at all. The design is basically exactly the same as HKS/ARK, fitment is perfect though.

11-26-2011, 02:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 19	Top speed. Love mine!!

11-26-2011, 07:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
busa37z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 63 Drives: 09 Red 370Z CSPT M6 Rep Power: 15	+1 on cnt. Installed yesterday no issues. Great sound!

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