Review: MotorDyne Shockwave))) E370 Exhaust

Boost_lee · 03-05-2012, 04:24 AM

I decided to jump the gun on the Motordyne E370 as soon as I saw its release. I have had very good experiences with Tony and Motordyne in the past, so I felt that his exhaust would be up to the same quality as his other products.

Vehicle: This exhaust is being installed on my 09 Z. The current mods on the car include a Fast Intentions TDX exhaust (18” resonators), Motordyne ART pipes (V1), Motordyne M370 intake manifold, HPS post MAF tubes, K&N drop in filters, and a COBB reflash. The tune is just a shelf/canned map from a 2010 NISMO 370Z.

Personal Impressions

Shipping process: The shipping process was great. I made payment for the product on Friday afternoon, a tracking number was provided Monday, and it arrived to by door step on Thursday. The packaging was great, everything was well wrapped, instructions are included, and the box weighed in at 70lbs. Tony even included a few extras for the install, which might be for the introductory release purchase (this is exhaust #12 on the E370 list). I received a hat, microfiber polishing cloth, Motordyne Beat Your Ticket book, and a few decals.

Quality: If you have seen the pictures of the exhaust on their website, you know that this is a great looking exhaust. The welds look great, and the entire exhaust shines beautifully. I like the fact that the exhaust uses Vband connections as they give you some room for adjustment and there is no longer a need for replacing gaskets later down the line or if you sell the unit to another owner. Gaskets and bolts/nuts for the XYZ pipe are included where they bolt up to the cats/HFCs/Test Pipes.

Weight: Compared to the Fast Intentions TDX with 18” resonators, the Motordyne E370 weighed in at about 5 lbs heavier. (57 vs 52) This difference is not a concern to me and should be the same, or lighter than the factory exhaust.

Fitment: Everything lined up fine during the install. The clearances between the car and the exhaust are pretty tight, compared to the previous exhaust on the car. I made a few adjustments to the unit tonight as I have developed a slight rattle when the car is idling. The adjustable tip feature is nice and gives you the ability to achieve the look you want. The E370 includes 2 sets of tips, and the option to get the 5” titanium (T370 exhausts only include 1 set of tips and are limited to 4.5”). I opted for the 5” burnt titanium (rolled) and the 4.5” stainless steel (non-rolled) tips.

Ground clearance: The area where most Z owners have issues is at the rear of the exhaust under the differential. The E370 does have better clearance than my Fast Intensions exhaust did near the diff cover. Please note that the FI exhaust I had was one of their first units/versions. Since then, I believe FI has made a few changes to the exhaust allowing for more clearance, but I cannot comment on that revision. Even with the FI unit, I had only bottomed out the rear mufflers once or twice on a speed bump. My car is lowered on Swift springs and the ground clearance is fine with the E370. The lowest point appears to be the rear Vband clamps, but they are lined up with the rear tires so they should not scrape unless going over a large bump at high speed or a raise section in the road. Even if that's the case, I'd have issues with my lip and side blades coming off as well. One thing I'm disappointed with is that I cannot use my large floor jack on the rear differential. This was the same case with the Fast Intentions also. Maybe I need a smaller jack?

Sound: INTOXICATING - That is the best way I can describe this unit. I was never really “sold” on the stock VQ37VHR exhaust note, and I’ve always thought that the VQ35 sounded better. This exhaust really changes that exhaust note and makes it sound more like a VQ should. The tone is aggressive and has a nice growl to it. When rolling on the throttle the car sounds so good, it’s hard to stay off the gas pedal. At cold start, the car is a bit loud, but during warm idle it is very quiet. During light cruising, even with the ART pipes, the car is tame and quiet. Partial throttle and semi aggressive driving the car is louder, but not overbearing. I no longer get the VQ hiss that was very present on the ART pipe/FI exhaust combo. At WOT the car screams and sounds beautiful. On the highway, there is less drone than my FI had. I used to love my previous exhaust note - The Fast Intentions unit has a very deep stock exhaust note and throaty at WOT with the ART pipes installed, but I am OVERLY pleased with the aggressive growl/bite that this exhaust creates.

Power: The butt-dyno feels a little better, but it’s probably the sound that is skewing my readings. I will need to revisit this section after the car is put back on the dyno. In all honesty, I’m not expecting much of a difference in power between the 2 units because I have minimal bolt-ons on an NA car.

Appearance: At first I was not a fan of burnt titanium tips, but after seeing them in person it changed my mind. The colors on the tips are beautiful; a very rich, deep blue that fades to purple then bronze. The 5” tips are large, but I like them. I think they fit well with my rear spats and blacked out valance, but they may appear too large on a stock rear bumper alone. As stated, the tips can be adjusted to your liking and of course with 2 sets, you can change it up however often you’d like. Mine are out about an 3/4" or so; I can’t help but show off the color on these tips. Without mufflers on the rear section, the car looks different than it did before. The Fast Intentions exhaust is probably more visibly noticeable, but I feel that the E370 is more audibly noticeable. I also like the way that you can see dual 3" piping in the rear.

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase of the E370. This is exactly the sound I wanted coming out of my Z. Again, all exhausts are subjective to the owner’s taste. The price is a little higher than other exhausts, but certainly not the most expensive. I’ve heard a few exhaust setups in person, but in my opinion, none of them sound like the E70. It’s also good to know that this exhaust will provide optimal support engine power up to 650hp, so I won’t be required to change it in the future.

Pics
The box unpacked

XYZ pipe merge collector

5" rolled vs. 4.5" straight

Hardware

Muffler Merge

No exhaust (drove to the shop open test pipes

)

Full install

ART pipes to muffler

XYZ pipe

Muffler

Mid Pipes

Rear pipes

Tail pipes and resonators

Stainless 4.5" tip (non-rolled)

5" Titanium

Tip comparisons

Titanium set

With the good ole' Genesis in the back

Boost_lee · 03-05-2012, 04:26 AM

Comparison pic:
Fast intentions

Motordyne Shockwave))) E70 Titanium 5" Tips

Sound Clips:
Normal driving Windows Down

Hwy 6th gr Windows up

3rd-4th WOT Windows Up

Rear mounted Camera - Spirited Driving

Added:

Cold Start - 1-2 pull (flame shot at 4:49

) - Spirited driving

3rd gear - SRM downshifting - Zero hiss on decel

Normal driving - No Hiss!

Edit: Dyno pull vid

Edit:flyby followed by a spirited drive-by.
Ends with a few revs. (2K, 3K, 4K, 5.5K, redline)

Staples · 03-05-2012, 05:05 AM

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.

issey.miyake · 03-05-2012, 05:06 AM

simply awsome..

i cant wait to get mine on

although i gotta email Tony - mine didnt come with instructions lol

Jamaica · 03-05-2012, 05:16 AM

What a write up

mantella87 · 03-05-2012, 05:22 AM

Excellent review!

sfearl1 · 03-05-2012, 07:55 AM

Great review. Repped. And I'm glad you have realistic expectations for an exhaust on an NA car.

kielbasa16 · 03-05-2012, 10:07 AM

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.

m4a1mustang · 03-05-2012, 10:11 AM

ZMan8 · 03-05-2012, 10:16 AM

Nice review!

quagmire87 · 03-05-2012, 11:32 AM

Very nice! I love those tips! I do find myself speeding more just to hear the exhaust lol

Paskii · 03-05-2012, 12:50 PM

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

TeamARK · 03-05-2012, 02:30 PM

That genesis is rocking our GRIP Tecno tip exhaust

Urbanracer · 03-05-2012, 04:03 PM

Great Review, repped.

KB2 · 03-05-2012, 04:56 PM

as mentioned above,awsome review! especially with the tip comparisons and clearence comparison pics. awsome exhaust for sure

03-05-2012, 04:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	Review: MotorDyne Shockwave))) E370 Exhaust I decided to jump the gun on the Motordyne E370 as soon as I saw its release. I have had very good experiences with Tony and Motordyne in the past, so I felt that his exhaust would be up to the same quality as his other products. Vehicle: This exhaust is being installed on my 09 Z. The current mods on the car include a Fast Intentions TDX exhaust (18” resonators), Motordyne ART pipes (V1), Motordyne M370 intake manifold, HPS post MAF tubes, K&N drop in filters, and a COBB reflash. The tune is just a shelf/canned map from a 2010 NISMO 370Z. Personal Impressions Shipping process: The shipping process was great. I made payment for the product on Friday afternoon, a tracking number was provided Monday, and it arrived to by door step on Thursday. The packaging was great, everything was well wrapped, instructions are included, and the box weighed in at 70lbs. Tony even included a few extras for the install, which might be for the introductory release purchase (this is exhaust #12 on the E370 list). I received a hat, microfiber polishing cloth, Motordyne Beat Your Ticket book, and a few decals. *Quality: If you have seen the pictures of the exhaust on their website, you know that this is a great looking exhaust. The welds look great, and the entire exhaust shines beautifully. I like the fact that the exhaust uses Vband connections as they give you some room for adjustment and there is no longer a need for replacing gaskets later down the line or if you sell the unit to another owner. Gaskets and bolts/nuts for the XYZ pipe are included where they bolt up to the cats/HFCs/Test Pipes. Weight: Compared to the Fast Intentions TDX with 18” resonators, the Motordyne E370 weighed in at about 5 lbs heavier. (57 vs 52) This difference is not a concern to me and should be the same, or lighter than the factory exhaust. Fitment: Everything lined up fine during the install. The clearances between the car and the exhaust are pretty tight, compared to the previous exhaust on the car. I made a few adjustments to the unit tonight as I have developed a slight rattle when the car is idling. The adjustable tip feature is nice and gives you the ability to achieve the look you want. The E370 includes 2 sets of tips, and the option to get the 5” titanium (T370 exhausts only include 1 set of tips and are limited to 4.5”). I opted for the 5” burnt titanium (rolled) and the 4.5” stainless steel (non-rolled) tips. Ground clearance: The area where most Z owners have issues is at the rear of the exhaust under the differential. The E370 does have better clearance than my Fast Intensions exhaust did near the diff cover. Please note that the FI exhaust I had was one of their first units/versions. Since then, I believe FI has made a few changes to the exhaust allowing for more clearance, but I cannot comment on that revision. Even with the FI unit, I had only bottomed out the rear mufflers once or twice on a speed bump. My car is lowered on Swift springs and the ground clearance is fine with the E370. The lowest point appears to be the rear Vband clamps, but they are lined up with the rear tires so they should not scrape unless going over a large bump at high speed or a raise section in the road. Even if that's the case, I'd have issues with my lip and side blades coming off as well. One thing I'm disappointed with is that I cannot use my large floor jack on the rear differential. This was the same case with the Fast Intentions also. Maybe I need a smaller jack? Sound: INTOXICATING - That is the best way I can describe this unit. I was never really “sold” on the stock VQ37VHR exhaust note, and I’ve always thought that the VQ35 sounded better. This exhaust really changes that exhaust note and makes it sound more like a VQ should. The tone is aggressive and has a nice growl to it. When rolling on the throttle the car sounds so good, it’s hard to stay off the gas pedal. At cold start, the car is a bit loud, but during warm idle it is very quiet. During light cruising, even with the ART pipes, the car is tame and quiet. Partial throttle and semi aggressive driving the car is louder, but not overbearing. I no longer get the VQ hiss that was very present on the ART pipe/FI exhaust combo. At WOT the car screams and sounds beautiful. On the highway, there is less drone than my FI had. I used to love my previous exhaust note - The Fast Intentions unit has a very deep stock exhaust note and throaty at WOT with the ART pipes installed, but I am OVERLY pleased with the aggressive growl/bite that this exhaust creates. Power: The butt-dyno feels a little better, but it’s probably the sound that is skewing my readings. I will need to revisit this section after the car is put back on the dyno. In all honesty, I’m not expecting much of a difference in power between the 2 units because I have minimal bolt-ons on an NA car. Appearance: At first I was not a fan of burnt titanium tips, but after seeing them in person it changed my mind. The colors on the tips are beautiful; a very rich, deep blue that fades to purple then bronze. The 5” tips are large, but I like them. I think they fit well with my rear spats and blacked out valance, but they may appear too large on a stock rear bumper alone. As stated, the tips can be adjusted to your liking and of course with 2 sets, you can change it up however often you’d like. Mine are out about an 3/4" or so; I can’t help but show off the color on these tips. Without mufflers on the rear section, the car looks different than it did before. The Fast Intentions exhaust is probably more visibly noticeable, but I feel that the E370 is more audibly noticeable. I also like the way that you can see dual 3" piping in the rear. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase of the E370. This is exactly the sound I wanted coming out of my Z. Again, all exhausts are subjective to the owner’s taste. The price is a little higher than other exhausts, but certainly not the most expensive. I’ve heard a few exhaust setups in person, but in my opinion, none of them sound like the E70. It’s also good to know that this exhaust will provide optimal support engine power up to 650hp, so I won’t be required to change it in the future. Pics* The box unpacked XYZ pipe merge collector 5" rolled vs. 4.5" straight Hardware Muffler Merge No exhaust (drove to the shop open test pipes ) Full install ART pipes to muffler XYZ pipe Muffler Mid Pipes Rear pipes Tail pipes and resonators Stainless 4.5" tip (non-rolled) 5" Titanium Tip comparisons Titanium set With the good ole' Genesis in the back red z, 2sl0w, Elmo370z and 3 others like this. __________________ My TT Z

03-05-2012, 04:26 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: 29	Comparison pic: Fast intentions Motordyne Shockwave))) E70 Titanium 5" Tips Sound Clips: Normal driving Windows Down Hwy 6th gr Windows up 3rd-4th WOT Windows Up Rear mounted Camera - Spirited Driving Added: Cold Start - 1-2 pull (flame shot at 4:49 ) - Spirited driving 3rd gear - SRM downshifting - Zero hiss on decel Normal driving - No Hiss! Edit: Dyno pull vid Edit:flyby followed by a spirited drive-by. Ends with a few revs. (2K, 3K, 4K, 5.5K, redline) VABAM, JARblue, .c2 and 9 others like this. __________________ My TT Z Last edited by Boost_lee; 04-03-2012 at 01:30 AM.

03-05-2012, 05:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Staples Track Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 546 Drives: '08 Infiniti G37s Rep Power: 15	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. __________________ '08 Infiniti G37s - Forced Induction Fed

03-05-2012, 07:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 17	Great review. Repped. And I'm glad you have realistic expectations for an exhaust on an NA car. __________________ Scott

03-05-2012, 10:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 16	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. __________________ Mag Black Kielbasa

03-05-2012, 05:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
issey.miyake Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 65 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 13	simply awsome.. i cant wait to get mine on although i gotta email Tony - mine didnt come with instructions lol

03-05-2012, 05:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	What a write up

03-05-2012, 05:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 14	Excellent review!

03-05-2012, 10:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	__________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-05-2012, 10:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 658	Nice review! __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-05-2012, 11:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
quagmire87 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chicago illinois Posts: 428 Drives: 09 370z Bs Mt Rep Power: 15	Very nice! I love those tips! I do find myself speeding more just to hear the exhaust lol Joey370Z likes this.

03-05-2012, 12:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paskii Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, CAN Posts: 198 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z A7 Rep Power: 15	Great review! If you have a chance post up the drive by vids!

03-05-2012, 02:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 16	That genesis is rocking our GRIP Tecno tip exhaust

03-05-2012, 04:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Urbanracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The mid-west, USA Posts: 266 Drives: God's Chariot Rep Power: 15	Great Review, repped. __________________ 09 Nismo - HKS \| Berk \| HPS \| K&N \| Zspeed 09 Maxima \| 09 CBR 1000RR \| 02 CBR F4i

03-05-2012, 04:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
KB2 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 243 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	as mentioned above,awsome review! especially with the tip comparisons and clearence comparison pics. awsome exhaust for sure

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