F.I cf 18in resonator vs Meisterschaft GTHaus

Amuse370z · 11-28-2011, 07:20 PM

I want loud, I was in my buddy's Civic SI and he has the Skunk2 Megapower R 70mm full catback exhaust. I don't know if anyone have heard it in person but it is perfect in terms of loudness. It sounds amazing and its exactly what I'm looking for for the Z.

I'm not a fan of the look (prefer the HKS, burnt tips) but I love the sound of the GThaus exhaust and F.I. Now the question is, which of the 2 will be louder? (F.I CF + 18in resonator + CNT/ERZ HFC vs GThaus + midpipe +CNT/ERZ HFC) How does it compare to the Skunk 2? (Someone clocked 142db for it, so I'll be using that as a measuring stick)

Glokwork · 11-28-2011, 08:17 PM

This makes little sense. 142db? No, that's how loud a jet engine is less than 100' away. I ran my Z straight out of the headers and I seriously doubt it was up to 142db. No way is the FI with 18" resonators louder than the GT Haus. Maybe pretty close with the non resonated FI, which I have along with CNT/ERZ HFCs. If you want something really loud...I would go LTHs with straight pipes (muffler deletes)

Amuse370z · 11-28-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Glokwork

This makes little sense. 142db? No, that's how loud a jet engine is less than 100' away. I ran my Z straight out of the headers and I seriously doubt it was up to 142db. No way is the FI with 18" resonators louder than the GT Haus. Maybe pretty close with the non resonated FI, which I have along with CNT/ERZ HFCs. If you want something really loud...I would go LTHs with straight pipes (muffler deletes)

Oh maybe it was sarcasm then. Loud isn't the only thing that I want though, it has to sound good too. Test pipes are illegal so I wouldn't want to take that risk.

Glokwork · 11-28-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

Oh maybe it was sarcasm then. Loud isn't the only thing that I want though, it has to sound good too. Test pipes are illegal so I wouldn't want to take that risk.

Well I can say everyone says my setup is very loud and sounds awesome. I just prefer something louder. I'm looking for some FI test pipes or LTHs to hold me over until spring. If you want loud and for a good price go non resonated FI and do yourself a favor and don't cheap out on HFCs, get FI as well.

Skeeterbop · 11-28-2011, 10:18 PM

Or you could do the HFCs and run straight pipe from there...

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F.I. Inc. · 11-28-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

Oh maybe it was sarcasm then. Loud isn't the only thing that I want though, it has to sound good too. Test pipes are illegal so I wouldn't want to take that risk.

If you are looking for something on the louder side go with our non resonated CBE with carbon fiber mufflers. If you wanted to go louder from there you would have to add our long tube headers to the equation. On the flip side I know you said completely removing a cat is not what you want to do.

That is what I can offer you. If you have any further questions or would like to place an order, please do not hesitate to call me directly...

Thank you, Tony

XwChriswX · 11-29-2011, 01:15 AM

With the FI LTH's and 18" Res CBE w. Stainless Steel cans, on a track @ full speed, I only logged 93.8dB. (Measured @ 50ft. from track edge) I barely passed the 94dB limit for the track.

If you want volume either go with CF cans which will give you a different tone, or 12" resonators, or Non-Res if you hate your ears.

Obsessive volume is obtrusive and will mask the tone of the Z which is sex. Please don't...

christian370z · 11-29-2011, 12:28 PM

I run Berk HFCs and a 12" resonated FI cat-back and find it is the perfect balance of volume, a deep aggressive tone with no rasp, and is fairly loud. Also, you don't realize how loud your exhaust really is until you stand outside and hear it at WOT.

The tradeoff to going straight pipe on the cat-back section is that you will gain rasp. GThaus also has some rasp from what I could tell.

GTHAUS · 11-29-2011, 01:31 PM

Ours is loud, but not jet engine loud...lol

Jamaica · 11-29-2011, 02:03 PM

Greddy all the way. The loudest I have had.

F.I. Inc. · 11-29-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

The tradeoff to going straight pipe on the cat-back section is that you will gain rasp. GThaus also has some rasp from what I could tell.

This is not always the case. Our straight through CBE with high flow cats or test pipes has no rasp. We only notice a little with this configuration and our long tube headers.

Now he stated in the first post that he wants to leave the aftermarket cats on the car. Those combined with our straight through CBE will have zero rasp.

Tony

Chrono_30 · 12-03-2011, 12:51 PM

I just purchased the GThaus mid pipe and rear section, and man this thing sounds like an F1 car!!! I havn't heard a lot of different exhaust's on our car, but this one is ridiculous!! I also dont have any rasp, I am running stillen headers, stock cats, tanabe Y pipe, and the rest GThaus. This this sounds WICKED!! and its only loud when you want it to be. Normal driving you wont even hear it, if you ease in to the throttle, but once you get around and above 3K RPM, it really screams!

NYBladeZ · 12-04-2011, 02:59 PM

Man I should probably do this forum a favor and end the loudness debate by posting my exhaust clips. Let me put it this way, GTHaus + FI Long tube headers is the perfect marriage. You will not find anything louder. More importantly the car can actually be driven under normal circumstances meaning you are not a police attention liability. However, it is EXTREMELY LOUD outside the car, and inside as well but the full bore of it is heard outside. The one time I had my buddy drive my car and pass me redlining 2nd I realized, dude people will have to cover their ears, this thing wakes up babies in the quietest of cabins.

sfearl1 · 12-04-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrono_30

I just purchased the GThaus mid pipe and rear section, and man this thing sounds like an F1 car!!! I havn't heard a lot of different exhaust's on our car, but this one is ridiculous!! I also dont have any rasp, I am running stillen headers, stock cats, tanabe Y pipe, and the rest GThaus. This this sounds WICKED!! and its only loud when you want it to be. Normal driving you wont even hear it, if you ease in to the throttle, but once you get around and above 3K RPM, it really screams!

Video!

Chrono_30 · 12-09-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

Video!

Sorry for the delay I have been busy with work. I do plan on making one soon though and post it.

11-28-2011, 07:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Amuse370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,170 Drives: '13 PW Fairlady Z Rep Power: 16	F.I cf 18in resonator vs Meisterschaft GTHaus I want loud, I was in my buddy's Civic SI and he has the Skunk2 Megapower R 70mm full catback exhaust. I don't know if anyone have heard it in person but it is perfect in terms of loudness. It sounds amazing and its exactly what I'm looking for for the Z. I'm not a fan of the look (prefer the HKS, burnt tips) but I love the sound of the GThaus exhaust and F.I. Now the question is, which of the 2 will be louder? (F.I CF + 18in resonator + CNT/ERZ HFC vs GThaus + midpipe +CNT/ERZ HFC) How does it compare to the Skunk 2? (Someone clocked 142db for it, so I'll be using that as a measuring stick) Last edited by Amuse370z; 11-28-2011 at 07:25 PM.

11-28-2011, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	This makes little sense. 142db? No, that's how loud a jet engine is less than 100' away. I ran my Z straight out of the headers and I seriously doubt it was up to 142db. No way is the FI with 18" resonators louder than the GT Haus. Maybe pretty close with the non resonated FI, which I have along with CNT/ERZ HFCs. If you want something really loud...I would go LTHs with straight pipes (muffler deletes) __________________ 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

11-28-2011, 10:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Or you could do the HFCs and run straight pipe from there... ( Click to show/hide ) if you want as loud as possible and emissions "legal" that would be as loud as you can get __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-29-2011, 01:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	With the FI LTH's and 18" Res CBE w. Stainless Steel cans, on a track @ full speed, I only logged 93.8dB. (Measured @ 50ft. from track edge) I barely passed the 94dB limit for the track. If you want volume either go with CF cans which will give you a different tone, or 12" resonators, or Non-Res if you hate your ears. Obsessive volume is obtrusive and will mask the tone of the Z which is sex. Please don't... __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

11-29-2011, 12:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	I run Berk HFCs and a 12" resonated FI cat-back and find it is the perfect balance of volume, a deep aggressive tone with no rasp, and is fairly loud. Also, you don't realize how loud your exhaust really is until you stand outside and hear it at WOT. The tradeoff to going straight pipe on the cat-back section is that you will gain rasp. GThaus also has some rasp from what I could tell. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

11-29-2011, 01:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
GTHAUS Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 227 Drives: 2009 Nissan R35 GTR Rep Power: 14	Ours is loud, but not jet engine loud...lol __________________ http://s14.postimg.org/6aj3hi6dd/370...60_final_1.jpg Meisterschaft Premium Exhaust Systems for Nissan 370Z & Infiniti G37 [ GTHAUS.com \| Blog \| Photos \| Video \| Pricing \| Contact Us ]

11-29-2011, 02:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Greddy all the way. The loudest I have had.

12-03-2011, 12:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chrono_30 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 167 Drives: 09 370Z RED M6 Rep Power: 263	I just purchased the GThaus mid pipe and rear section, and man this thing sounds like an F1 car!!! I havn't heard a lot of different exhaust's on our car, but this one is ridiculous!! I also dont have any rasp, I am running stillen headers, stock cats, tanabe Y pipe, and the rest GThaus. This this sounds WICKED!! and its only loud when you want it to be. Normal driving you wont even hear it, if you ease in to the throttle, but once you get around and above 3K RPM, it really screams!

12-04-2011, 02:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Man I should probably do this forum a favor and end the loudness debate by posting my exhaust clips. Let me put it this way, GTHaus + FI Long tube headers is the perfect marriage. You will not find anything louder. More importantly the car can actually be driven under normal circumstances meaning you are not a police attention liability. However, it is EXTREMELY LOUD outside the car, and inside as well but the full bore of it is heard outside. The one time I had my buddy drive my car and pass me redlining 2nd I realized, dude people will have to cover their ears, this thing wakes up babies in the quietest of cabins. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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