Yeah but i'll also ordered LTH's to go with whatever exhaust i go with, which is currently the 18". Thats my dilemma.

I think you are on the right track with the 18" resonators, they are one of the best options when pairs with the LTH's.


Everyone, I promise you no one will be skipped and we will update you on where we are at on the build list shortly. I do love the excitement though!

Thanks, Blake

I have No Resonators on my CF exhaust, and resonated test pipes, which I feel safe saying your LTH will be louder than my test pipes. Here is the sound of my set up. If this is too loud for you, then I would say stick with some resonators.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRiXZv6_rw8

If someone knows how to embed the video, please feel free too

Thanks for all the input fellas :tiphat:... After finding a couple of videos of some LTH's paired with 12" resonators I think I've decided to go with that. I've contacted Blake to make the change.:tup:

You made the right choice! I did the exact same thing yesterday.. Now my dilemma is whether I should just go CF non-res :yum:

YES YOU SHOULD.







There, problem solved.


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Has anyone placed an order recently? If so, how long is the waiting list? I just sent an inquiry

From FI:

When you place an order all I require is a $300 deposit. This deposit does go towards the entire balance. I do not charge the remaining balance until your exhaust is ready to ship. At the time the order is placed I create an actual invoice for you. Then I will email you a PDF copy of that invoice to keep on file. Now all of my exhaust systems are hand built custom for each customer right here in house. I rarely have anything in stock. Everything is built on a first come first serve basis and right now we are 11-13 weeks out from the time your order is placed until the time it will ship. This may possibly be an over estimate, but I would rather under promise & over deliver. Now the lead time does not start until the order is placed and the invoice is created. Once your exhaust is built and ships I will email you your tracking number.

703 shipped :)

just placed an order for LTH's and CBE with 18inch resonators and CF mufflers :happydance:

I also placed an order last week for HFC + CF CBE 12'' resonator.
Can't f'wait!! :excited: :yum:
Thanks to Blake and Tony for their time.

Updated list? :hello:

I know this probably a dumb question but I'm gonna go ahead ask. Does putting an aftermarket exhaust make your mpg better or worse? I really love this exhaust along with the company and would love to represent fast intentions on my 40th. I'm just really concerned about scrapping those beautiful cans. I live in south Texas and there are a few dips and speed bumps in my usual routes. My Z is a DD. I've spoken with Tony and he has mentioned that the exhaust is no lower than the stock exhaust. Can anyone tell me from personal experience if they have scrapped with the new higher cans? I really appreciate any help guys, thanks!!!!

Since you've asked 2 separate questions, here are the answers to both...

1. (**It is my understanding that...) When you add breathing mods, this allows more air than stock volumes to flow through the motor, thus leaning out the Air/Fuel Ratio (AFR). When the ECU picks up on this, it tries to dump more fuel into the chambers to re-balance the ratio. So in this sense, yes an aftermarket mod can cause your mpg to drop. However, once you have all of the mods you want to do, and get a tune done, the tuner will adjust your AFR maps to accommodate the increased flow and bring your AFR's back to the correct ratio. :tup:

2. I do not have the 2nd generation cans, I have the First generation F.I. exhaust (with LOWER cans) and I have never scraped the exhaust. And the second generation cans sit higher than mine, so you have even more clearance. As long as you (the driver) take care to go slowly over speed bumps, and take hills/valleys at angles, you should not (knock on wood) ever have a problem. BTW - I am also lowered 1" all around. :tiphat:

Thanks man I really appreciate the feedback!!! What kind of intakes do you recommend? I'm getting ready to order the k&ns cuz I really don't wanna have to remove my number for the G3s and I do not want to hydrolock with the aem or injens. I want a little more power but if its a waste of money then I might as well save $300.

For the modder on a budget, the K&N Drop ins and Z1 MAF tubes are a great investment. High gains/$$. Granted they won't be quite the same as say Injens or GIII's, but if you can't afford those, and don't want to wait/save. You won't go wrong with the more cost effective setup.

My only concern with the AEM's is the "MAF trickery" they do. I know some people on here have them, and have Zero issues whatsoever. That's all well and good, but it just doesn't sit right with me personally.

With Injens, hydro-lock isn't as big of a problem as it's made out to be. You'd literally have to drive into a river for it to be a Serious problem. If you want that style, but don't want that problem, you can look at the Nism0 intakes. Same design, but with a 2nd filter element mounted inside the engine bay. The downside to the Injens is you have to remove/replace your windshield wash reservoir with their unit.

With the Stillens, people do get uneasy about cutting into their front air dam, but I assure you 10 minutes with a dremel and you're done. It's not that difficult even for the timid. :tup:

Other options you can consider are the Akuma and AAM intakes. Both use a similar design and come with 2.75" pipe diameters instead of the 2.5" other use. And are lower cost than the GIII's as well.

Lastly, there is the Takeda/GReddy style which is very similar to the GIII's, but uses a Single filter instead of 2 separate ones.


Several options now, basically it all comes down to whats more important to you? Cost/performance/sound/installation difficulty. :tiphat:

A buddy of mine has the k&n intakes and they're pretty loud. What are the loudest intakes for our Zs???

Loud??


Any CAI will be louder than stock thanks to removing the black plastic/rubber sections.

Updated list please? #710

Detailed Review Coming....
 

Be on the lookout for my review. I will write a fully detailed review with pictures and videos.

Review will be on the FI LTH paired with the 18inch CF CBE.

As soon as I am done uploading all my vids to YouTube. My review will commence after.

I will have pictures, cold start clip (gopro3 POV), WOT Clip (gopro3 POV), quarter mile passes clip etc.

Big thanks to the F.I. Company. I hope my review will answer all questions and lead to more sales. I've gotten nothing but the best help from Tony and his crew.

Stay tuned for a new thread with full detail.:happydance:

I'm 709 and I have been called by Tony and let know that my exhaust is being made this week and will ship at the end of the week.

So you're pretty likely to get yours either this week or next.

So what's the lead time at? Is it within the 11-13 weeks as previously stated?

For me it has been 12 weeks exactly.

Like, to the day. lol.

Edit: Which is what Tony predicted back in January. He said he was pretty sure it'd be 12 weeks give or take a day... :) Can't complain!

We just placed our order :tup:

:icon08:

That's cause he ordered one for me too. :tup:

Didn't you already have one?? :confused:

Lol we might as well call you Dr. Cwizzle


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I like the sound of that. :bowrofl:

Yeah and stillen before that, but the FI was a gen one and I want more ground clearance. I'll be ordering another FI soon enough. :driving:

looking forward to it....
 

:yum::yum:

Stop bringing home fat chicks... :rolleyes: and you won't scrape. :tup:

:roflpuke2::tup:

I already sold it and installed it for the new owner. I'm back to bone stock now, well all stock but my wheels and tires.

Look what just arrived, I will have install picks Saturday when my bud can get it installed. #702 is here!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ps50aa608d.jpg

How does one simply just stop bringing home fat chicks???? :icon17:

I know its a craving that has to be fufilled, but willpower man! Willpower! :inoutroflpuke:

Fat chicks need love too...but they gotta pay! Giggity!

And to get back on topic, you guys are killing me! Between reading the multiple threads on this exhaust and the boredom of the near silent stock exhaust, I've decided to go with this exhaust. Exact configuration TBD, but looking to order during summer so I can install in the fall when it isn't 100+ degrees outside :eek:

Is it really love if you're paying for it?? :icon17: