FI TDX vs. Top Speed Exhausts

cdoxp800 · 12-19-2011, 11:08 AM

I got to drive a friends Z with the F.I w/ 18" resonators yesterday. All I can say is, what a sweet exhaust note. Not to loud, perfect for me. My my friend is still running his sock Cats.
I personally fell the F.I w/ 18" resonators is the way to go. Everything is top notch.

Masa · 12-19-2011, 11:28 AM

+1 with F.I.

I still run the stock cats so it isn't overly loud. It's as quiet as the OEM exhaust at highway cruising speeds to be honest. It will get loud when you give it some gas however.

The tone of the car is quite deep from inside and out. You do gain a more distinct "Chewbacca" howl that you hear on 350'z/G35's/FX's. Under WOT the exhaust note is amazing - akin to VW's VR6 motor.

EDIT:

Apart from the Top Speed CBE, you could also check out the Invidia Gemini. That sounds great as well and less $$ than the F.I.

hardroc86 · 12-19-2011, 12:56 PM

My TS has the resonator and burnt titanium tips love it!

Alstann · 12-19-2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masa

+1 with F.I.

I still run the stock cats so it isn't overly loud. It's as quiet as the OEM exhaust at highway cruising speeds to be honest. It will get loud when you give it some gas however.

The tone of the car is quite deep from inside and out. You do gain a more distinct "Chewbacca" howl that you hear on 350'z/G35's/FX's. Under WOT the exhaust note is amazing - akin to VW's VR6 motor.

EDIT:

Apart from the Top Speed CBE, you could also check out the Invidia Gemini. That sounds great as well and less $$ than the F.I.

I just checked out the Invidia - didn't know how incredible the exhaust sounded!

Apparently it only makes +10 or so hp over stock, versus the FI and the TS making +17 or even more. Not sure if it's crazy different, but I'd imagine everything counts, haha.

Hm. Maybe I'll wait around for a used FI or something, and jump on it asap. Pretty sure I won't be the only one.

12-19-2011, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 21	I got to drive a friends Z with the F.I w/ 18" resonators yesterday. All I can say is, what a sweet exhaust note. Not to loud, perfect for me. My my friend is still running his sock Cats. I personally fell the F.I w/ 18" resonators is the way to go. Everything is top notch. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

12-19-2011, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 22	+1 with F.I. I still run the stock cats so it isn't overly loud. It's as quiet as the OEM exhaust at highway cruising speeds to be honest. It will get loud when you give it some gas however. The tone of the car is quite deep from inside and out. You do gain a more distinct "Chewbacca" howl that you hear on 350'z/G35's/FX's. Under WOT the exhaust note is amazing - akin to VW's VR6 motor. EDIT: Apart from the Top Speed CBE, you could also check out the Invidia Gemini. That sounds great as well and less $$ than the F.I. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Last edited by Masa; 12-19-2011 at 11:33 AM.

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12-19-2011, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
hardroc86 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 144 Drives: Nissan 370Z Blue AT Rep Power: 16	My TS has the resonator and burnt titanium tips love it!