Nissan 370Z Forum  

Fast Intentions exhaust is here! (continued)

Originally Posted by kfull Swapping out my 18 inch res x pipe for non res tomorrow, can't wait! I feel like I'm getting this exhaust all over again Sweet! Let

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain > Intake/Exhaust


Like Tree3946Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-11-2013, 11:30 AM   #2956 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 138
Drives: 2011 Infiniti G37S
Rep Power: 14
showme99 is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by kfull View Post
Swapping out my 18 inch res x pipe for non res tomorrow, can't wait! I feel like I'm getting this exhaust all over again
Sweet! Let us know how it sounds compared to your current setup. How long was the waiting period for just the x-pipe? I'm debating doing this as well. My 18" res is starting to sound a little tame to me...
showme99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2013, 12:43 PM   #2957 (permalink)
Track Member
 
kfull's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 909
Drives: A lot
Rep Power: 14
kfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the rough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by showme99 View Post
Sweet! Let us know how it sounds compared to your current setup. How long was the waiting period for just the x-pipe? I'm debating doing this as well. My 18" res is starting to sound a little tame to me...
Waiting time was a little more than a month. Not too bad. Maybe il try and make a comparison video of each setup.
happyh00 likes this.
__________________
2012 GM 6MT sports package | FI non res cf exhaust | K&N Drop Ins | Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor | GTR start button | 35% rear 45% side window tint | Michelin PSS
kfull is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-12-2013, 02:22 PM   #2958 (permalink)
Track Member
 
kfull's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 909
Drives: A lot
Rep Power: 14
kfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the rough
Default

Just had my new non res x pipe installed, and it sounds AWESOME. Obviously there is a noticeably higher volume to the exhaust now. I'd estimate there is maybe 40-50% more volume when I'm on the gas. Idling and just cruising at lower rpms it's not bad at all though. Carbon fiber mufflers+ non res sounds so good. I was looking at the connections on the old midpipe to where they connected to the lead pipes and I could see a decent amount of residue kinda melted on from the existing gaskets. The other end that connected to the mufflers was much more clean. Obviously this is from the difference in temperature at the different ends of the x pipe. They guys that installed it said they had no problems and it fit perfectly so I'm guessing it shouldn't be a problem. I linked some pics below. Otherwise, everything looks and sounds great and I can't wait to really get on it after I put a few more miles on it to break it in.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_1025.jpg (790.2 KB, 36 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_1026.jpg (794.1 KB, 30 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_1028.jpg (710.9 KB, 29 views)
happyh00 likes this.
__________________
2012 GM 6MT sports package | FI non res cf exhaust | K&N Drop Ins | Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor | GTR start button | 35% rear 45% side window tint | Michelin PSS
kfull is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2013, 10:18 AM   #2959 (permalink)
Track Member
 
kfull's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 909
Drives: A lot
Rep Power: 14
kfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the rough
Default

I've also noticed a faint hissing sound when idling since having my new x pipe installed. I can hear it in the cabin and outside the car mainly if I put my head right next to the right rear tire. It isn't a constant hiss, it's more like a short hiss at random intervals maybe every half second to a second. It's not very loud either, I really have to listen to even notice it. Is a hiss like that more common with a non resonated x pipe? I know where the x pipe is welded together it has the cross over hole so I was hoping its just air going across that hole. I hope it's not a leak. I had the shop use the existing gaskets like Tony said.
__________________
2012 GM 6MT sports package | FI non res cf exhaust | K&N Drop Ins | Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor | GTR start button | 35% rear 45% side window tint | Michelin PSS
kfull is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2013, 10:37 AM   #2960 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
megalapagas's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: McAllen,TX
Posts: 457
Drives: '10 370Z Tour A/T
Rep Power: 11
megalapagas is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by kfull View Post
I've also noticed a faint hissing sound when idling since having my new x pipe installed. I can hear it in the cabin and outside the car mainly if I put my head right next to the right rear tire. It isn't a constant hiss, it's more like a short hiss at random intervals maybe every half second to a second. It's not very loud either, I really have to listen to even notice it. Is a hiss like that more common with a non resonated x pipe? I know where the x pipe is welded together it has the cross over hole so I was hoping its just air going across that hole. I hope it's not a leak. I had the shop use the existing gaskets like Tony said.
That's normal buddy and I have the same setup with non resd T.P, look at my signature, the hiss sound is normal its the engine hissing as far as what I have read but I love it makes it sound like a BOV
__________________
GTM 34 Row Oil Cooler | K&N Drop Ins w/ Z1's Post MAF Tubes | F.I Non-Res'd 2.5" T.P w/ CF CBE | Axis Wheels | Piecing together My Own Custom T4 Top Mount Single Turbo Kit *Still in the works* |
megalapagas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2013, 11:22 AM   #2961 (permalink)
Track Member
 
kfull's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 909
Drives: A lot
Rep Power: 14
kfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the rough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by megalapagas View Post
That's normal buddy and I have the same setup with non resd T.P, look at my signature, the hiss sound is normal its the engine hissing as far as what I have read but I love it makes it sound like a BOV
Yea I know about the VQ hiss on deceleration or after revving the engine, but this hiss is just during idling when the car is stopped, that's the only reason it concerned me.
__________________
2012 GM 6MT sports package | FI non res cf exhaust | K&N Drop Ins | Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor | GTR start button | 35% rear 45% side window tint | Michelin PSS
kfull is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2013, 03:30 PM   #2962 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
megalapagas's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: McAllen,TX
Posts: 457
Drives: '10 370Z Tour A/T
Rep Power: 11
megalapagas is on a distinguished road
Default

Hmm naw man if worse case scenario "could" be a leak but just check it out, I mean I don't hear a hiss on mine just that lil rumble it does when stopped at a light or parked. Maybe not tightened enough?
__________________
GTM 34 Row Oil Cooler | K&N Drop Ins w/ Z1's Post MAF Tubes | F.I Non-Res'd 2.5" T.P w/ CF CBE | Axis Wheels | Piecing together My Own Custom T4 Top Mount Single Turbo Kit *Still in the works* |
megalapagas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2013, 05:18 PM   #2963 (permalink)
Track Member
 
kfull's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 909
Drives: A lot
Rep Power: 14
kfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the rough
Default

I had another listen when I left work and couldn't hear the intermittent hiss when idling at all. I did hear it when I got home. I have a feeling it's just air/air pressure equalizing across the x pipe connection since that section seemed to be where it's coming from. Does that sound like a possibility? Anyways I'm not worrying too much. I don't have any cel lights or anything. On another note, this exhaust literally makes me smile when I accelerate. It sounds so amazing. I can see where non res might be too much noise for some people, but I absolutely love it. It almost makes my ears ring .
__________________
2012 GM 6MT sports package | FI non res cf exhaust | K&N Drop Ins | Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor | GTR start button | 35% rear 45% side window tint | Michelin PSS
kfull is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2013, 10:22 PM   #2964 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
1cleanZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 1,132
Drives: '09 PW Nismo
Rep Power: 20
1cleanZ has a reputation beyond repute1cleanZ has a reputation beyond repute1cleanZ has a reputation beyond repute1cleanZ has a reputation beyond repute1cleanZ has a reputation beyond repute1cleanZ has a reputation beyond repute1cleanZ has a reputation beyond repute1cleanZ has a reputation beyond repute1cleanZ has a reputation beyond repute1cleanZ has a reputation beyond repute1cleanZ has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by kfull View Post
Just had my new non res x pipe installed, and it sounds AWESOME. Obviously there is a noticeably higher volume to the exhaust now. I'd estimate there is maybe 40-50% more volume when I'm on the gas. Idling and just cruising at lower rpms it's not bad at all though. Carbon fiber mufflers+ non res sounds so good. I was looking at the connections on the old midpipe to where they connected to the lead pipes and I could see a decent amount of residue kinda melted on from the existing gaskets. The other end that connected to the mufflers was much more clean. Obviously this is from the difference in temperature at the different ends of the x pipe. They guys that installed it said they had no problems and it fit perfectly so I'm guessing it shouldn't be a problem. I linked some pics below. Otherwise, everything looks and sounds great and I can't wait to really get on it after I put a few more miles on it to break it in.

Coming from owning a G37 and having an SS catback with 18" resonators...and later adding Resonated HFCs, I knew I would be running a similar setup on my Nismo.

I elected to go with a NONresonated Xpipe paired with Resonated HFCs and absolutely LOVE IT!!!!!! After completing the install Saturday morning, I wasn't even a mile away from my house and had already gotten 2 different cars give me a thumbs up...and then later another one at a stop light.

Will be doing a full write-up review on here as well as the MyG37 forum with incabin vids, gopro and comparable vids of a local G35 coupe that owns a non-res X with CF canisters.





__________________
2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<<
Team NextLevel
1cleanZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2013, 11:26 PM   #2965 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
roplusbee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Killeen, TX
Posts: 2,360
Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO
Rep Power: 22
roplusbee has a reputation beyond reputeroplusbee has a reputation beyond reputeroplusbee has a reputation beyond reputeroplusbee has a reputation beyond reputeroplusbee has a reputation beyond reputeroplusbee has a reputation beyond reputeroplusbee has a reputation beyond reputeroplusbee has a reputation beyond reputeroplusbee has a reputation beyond reputeroplusbee has a reputation beyond reputeroplusbee has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to roplusbee Send a message via Yahoo to roplusbee
Default

Thumbs up dude!
__________________
2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift | UPREV | F.I. | Greddy | Competition Clutch | Injector Dynamics | Aeromotive | Pioneer | JL
roplusbee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-15-2013, 12:34 AM   #2966 (permalink)
Base Member
 
AWIZRD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 42
Drives: '13 370Z 6MT Sport
Rep Power: 11
AWIZRD is on a distinguished road
Default

Delivery received.....Now I have to wait until Saturday.....Oh, the agony!
kfull likes this.
__________________

1967 Mustang (ProStreet BBF, 600+ HP)
2001 Porsche 996TT (Sold)
AWIZRD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-15-2013, 09:17 AM   #2967 (permalink)
Track Member
 
kfull's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 909
Drives: A lot
Rep Power: 14
kfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the rough
Default

I'm also rocking the front and rear fast intentions license plate frame so I'm basically a walking billboard for them
F.I. Inc. likes this.
__________________
2012 GM 6MT sports package | FI non res cf exhaust | K&N Drop Ins | Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor | GTR start button | 35% rear 45% side window tint | Michelin PSS
kfull is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-15-2013, 10:04 PM   #2968 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Austin, tx
Posts: 255
Drives: PW 14' 370Z
Rep Power: 13
peleincubus is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by kfull View Post
Swapping out my 18 inch res x pipe for non res tomorrow, can't wait! I feel like I'm getting this exhaust all over again
So what are all the different levels of "loudness" options for FI? From what I can tell 12" is middle of the road, between 18" and non-res. With(I'm guessing here) 18 and 12 at idle being close to the same, but louder when you accelerate.
peleincubus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-15-2013, 10:42 PM   #2969 (permalink)
Track Member
 
kfull's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 909
Drives: A lot
Rep Power: 14
kfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the roughkfull is a jewel in the rough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by peleincubus View Post
So what are all the different levels of "loudness" options for FI? From what I can tell 12" is middle of the road, between 18" and non-res. With(I'm guessing here) 18 and 12 at idle being close to the same, but louder when you accelerate.
Yea, non res is loudest, then 12" then 18" res. Even with 18" when you get on it, it comes to life and will turn heads. Then there's the difference between the carbon fiber mufflers and stainless steel mufflers. carbon fiber is higher pitched and slightly louder as well- "exotic" is a good way to describe it. stainless steel is a deeper tone. I've got the loudest setup now with non res carbon fiber and i love it.
Infamous likes this.
__________________
2012 GM 6MT sports package | FI non res cf exhaust | K&N Drop Ins | Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor | GTR start button | 35% rear 45% side window tint | Michelin PSS
kfull is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2013, 12:02 AM   #2970 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Infamous's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 656
Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z mt
Rep Power: 13
Infamous is a jewel in the roughInfamous is a jewel in the roughInfamous is a jewel in the rough
Default

CF non res is the only way to go, kfull! I'm running the same with hfcs.
kfull likes this.
Infamous is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Fast Intentions exhaust is here! F.I. Inc. Intake/Exhaust 8307 06-09-2012 02:32 PM
Fast Intentions exhaust just ordered Jmigs81 Intake/Exhaust 32 02-12-2012 03:39 PM
Fast Intentions Exhaust Mark Gomez Intake/Exhaust 13 05-19-2011 07:51 PM
ARK Exhaust vs. Fast Intentions dnasty370z Intake/Exhaust 61 09-06-2010 06:25 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:50 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2