Review: MotorDyne Shockwave))) E370 Exhaust

asdfsammich · 03-20-2012, 12:51 AM

Curious as to the whp you get with your setup, i.e. with E370, ART Pipes, MD intake manifold, drop ins & post MAFs.

Boost_lee · 03-27-2012, 02:08 AM

Dyno video

I lost a few HP after changing the exhaust, but I don't know how much is contributed by the changes in weather.

FI: (4th and 5th gear pulls)

E370 (blue pull) others were after a reflash

This dyno sheet does not have the temp readings, but when searching for weather conditions in that area on 3/25/12 it was about 72 degrees, 30.07in-Hg, and 76% humidity.

I only got in 1 pull with the Motordyne exhaust and no other changes; I was in a rush for time. The temperatures were a bit hotter on the E370 pull, but I provided Tony with the dyno files so he can compare them or do delta changes. After the pull I put another map on the car with the accessport and picked up a little bit of power. I still love the sound of this thing.

NickD · 04-04-2012, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Dyno video

I lost a few HP after changing the exhaust, but I don't know how much is contributed by the changes in weather.

FI: (4th and 5th gear pulls)

E370 (blue pull) others were after a reflash

This dyno sheet does not have the temp readings, but when searching for weather conditions in that area on 3/25/12 it was about 72 degrees, 30.07in-Hg, and 76% humidity.

I only got in 1 pull with the Motordyne exhaust and no other changes; I was in a rush for time. The temperatures were a bit hotter on the E370 pull, but I provided Tony with the dyno files so he can compare them or do delta changes. After the pull I put another map on the car with the accessport and picked up a little bit of power. I still love the sound of this thing.

Hey, great write up. I'm looking to buy an exhaust for my Z now and this definitely helps.
Just wondering...
Were both dynos with the 2 different exhausts just the CAT backs or did you have other mods too? Also, does this exhaust have HFC or TP or neither?

Boost_lee · 04-05-2012, 02:22 AM

Both were with the same mods. ART pipes, M370 manifold, post MAF tubes, and drop in filters.

mwhit02 · 01-27-2014, 09:41 PM

any issues with running this on a Nismo?

Boost_lee · 07-31-2014, 08:14 PM

Yes, check my first post. I have pics of both the stainless tips and burnt titanium

peleincubus · 08-01-2014, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Yes, check my first post. I have pics of both the stainless tips and burnt titanium

Ahh ok thanks. I thought that was your previous exhaust.

V1H · 08-05-2014, 12:55 PM

Hi all,

I am going to replace my Shockwave))) Exhaust tips (4.5" blue rolled Ti) with some alternative ones that I found here:
www.42draftdesigns.com/Clamp-On-Tips_c_168.html

The above selection fits our 3" tail pipes.
I chose the 4" OD brushed S/S double wall clamp-on style. But they got single-wall and/or weld-on versions, too. The highly polished or matte black versions are beautiful, as well

The double wall design looks very professional and reminds me a bit of BMW M3 style... just bigger.

Best wishes

instroke · 08-07-2014, 09:11 AM

Great Review Boost - called Motordyne just now to order, I want to get an exhaust before the summer is over lol. But unfortunately the latest batch has weld issues around the muffler - and they need to be rechecked or even rewelded and won't be shipping for 2 - 4 weeks... ugggg.

MaDMaXX · 03-05-2012, 08:26 PM

Nice, is that a gopro camera with a case on it doing the recording? I need to alter in my head what it sounds like without what sounds like the casing changing the sound.

I can make out how awesome it sounds though, that's got some sweet notes going on there

Boost_lee · 03-06-2012, 01:08 AM

Thanks for the reps and positive comments. I like reading other reviews so I feel that its only fair I do my part

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staples

Damn good review! In terms of loudness, how does this compare to the Fast Intentions you had? I had the FI exhaust with the 12" resonators. Trying to figure out if this is a lot louder then that or not.

During normal driving, I'd say it is quieter. During WOT, its louder. I did have the 18" resonators though. Its probably somewhere between the FI 12" resonators and no-resonators.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kielbasa16

Also interested in some additional comparisons to the FI in terms of sound (I have the 18'' resonators). You said its a bit loud on cold start, how does it compare to your FI cold start? At normal cruising speeds, how loud is it inside the car, and how is the drone at highway speeds compared to FI? I would love to eliminate the hiss my exhaust produces and your write-up has me thinking of a change. Repped for the great review.

The FI-18" on ART pipes was loud on cold start too in my opinion. The E370 is just a bit tad louder for that 1 minute or so until the idle drops. As far as drone, I feel that the E370 has less drone. I used to be able to hear the hissing from in the car, I don't hear that sound yet

If that changes I'll let you know, but so far I'm hiss-free

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paskii

Great review! If you have a chance post up the drive by vids!

Thanks, will do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamARK

That genesis is rocking our GRIP Tecno tip exhaust

Yes he is. If you frequent the gencoupe forum, he's "Zero"

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaDMaXX

Nice, is that a gopro camera with a case on it doing the recording? I need to alter in my head what it sounds like without what sounds like the casing changing the sound.

I can make out how awesome it sounds though, that's got some sweet notes going on there

Yes it is the GoPro in the open back casing.

For comparison, here is a video of my FI 18" on stock cats, and FI 18" with ART pipes mounted on the same spot.

Both videos have 2nd gear WOT pulls, so I'll try to get a 2nd gear pull with the E370 tomorrow evening

Staples · 03-06-2012, 01:57 AM

Thanks for answering all our questions. Can't wait to see the 2nd gear pulls!

chuckd05 · 03-06-2012, 01:58 PM

Wow looks great. Motordyne is top notch in the vq world.

I'd seriously consider that exhaust if I still had the Z!

Boost_lee · 03-07-2012, 12:00 AM

uploading and editing some additional vids now

Staples · 03-07-2012, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

uploading and editing some additional vids now

03-27-2012, 02:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	Dyno video I lost a few HP after changing the exhaust, but I don't know how much is contributed by the changes in weather. FI: (4th and 5th gear pulls) E370 (blue pull) others were after a reflash This dyno sheet does not have the temp readings, but when searching for weather conditions in that area on 3/25/12 it was about 72 degrees, 30.07in-Hg, and 76% humidity. I only got in 1 pull with the Motordyne exhaust and no other changes; I was in a rush for time. The temperatures were a bit hotter on the E370 pull, but I provided Tony with the dyno files so he can compare them or do delta changes. After the pull I put another map on the car with the accessport and picked up a little bit of power. I still love the sound of this thing. __________________ My TT Z

04-05-2012, 02:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	Both were with the same mods. ART pipes, M370 manifold, post MAF tubes, and drop in filters. __________________ My TT Z

07-31-2014, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	Yes, check my first post. I have pics of both the stainless tips and burnt titanium __________________ My TT Z

08-05-2014, 12:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
V1H Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 244 Drives: 2013 370Z-TT GT Edt Rep Power: 3367	Alternative Exhaust Tips Hi all, I am going to replace my Shockwave))) Exhaust tips (4.5" blue rolled Ti) with some alternative ones that I found here: www.42draftdesigns.com/Clamp-On-Tips_c_168.html The above selection fits our 3" tail pipes. I chose the 4" OD brushed S/S double wall clamp-on style. But they got single-wall and/or weld-on versions, too. The highly polished or matte black versions are beautiful, as well The double wall design looks very professional and reminds me a bit of BMW M3 style... just bigger. Best wishes

08-07-2014, 09:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
instroke Premium Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 147 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	Great Review Boost - called Motordyne just now to order, I want to get an exhaust before the summer is over lol. But unfortunately the latest batch has weld issues around the muffler - and they need to be rechecked or even rewelded and won't be shipping for 2 - 4 weeks... ugggg. MaDMaXX likes this. Last edited by instroke; 08-07-2014 at 10:52 PM.

03-20-2012, 12:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
asdfsammich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 456 Drives: 09 370Z SR MT Rep Power: 14	Curious as to the whp you get with your setup, i.e. with E370, ART Pipes, MD intake manifold, drop ins & post MAFs.

01-27-2014, 09:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 13	any issues with running this on a Nismo?

03-05-2012, 08:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
MaDMaXX Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon from England Posts: 292 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 14	Nice, is that a gopro camera with a case on it doing the recording? I need to alter in my head what it sounds like without what sounds like the casing changing the sound. I can make out how awesome it sounds though, that's got some sweet notes going on there

03-06-2012, 01:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
Staples Track Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 546 Drives: '08 Infiniti G37s Rep Power: 16	Thanks for answering all our questions. Can't wait to see the 2nd gear pulls! __________________ '08 Infiniti G37s - Forced Induction Fed

03-06-2012, 01:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	Wow looks great. Motordyne is top notch in the vq world. I'd seriously consider that exhaust if I still had the Z! __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

03-07-2012, 12:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	uploading and editing some additional vids now __________________ My TT Z

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