Fast Intentions exhaust is here!

ProfessorDave · 10-01-2010, 10:30 AM

Despite the lingering rain (over 5 inches, not as bad as some of you guys in FL and the Carolinas) I went ahead with the removal of the old system and the install of the FI cat back. Everything went very smoothly. I followed the tips posted elsewhere in this thread (such as unbolting the hangers, bending the heat shield). The FI system went in perfectly - awesome fitment! There is no need to adjust the tips (I'll post a pic later, after it stops effing raining). The only issue I encontered was not putting the heat wrap low enough on the fuel line (I should have placed it closer to the evap canister). No biggie - I'll hit the auto parts store later and get some more.

The sound is AMAZING! It changes tone (and volume of course) at different RPMS. At cruising there is NO DRONE I have the 12" res, SS mufflers, stock cats). I took a 15 minute spin, and will take a couple more after it cools down, per the instructions Tony included.

I can't say enough about how positive the whole experience has been dealing wth Tony. The guy helped me make the right choice of options, and shipped the system to me 2 full weeks ahead of schedule. Thanks FI and Tony!

I'll post a pic or two later, and some more impressions for those of you still waiting (and drooling) for your systems.

Vegitto-kun · 10-01-2010, 03:06 PM

uck another person who had perfect fitment.

ProfessorDave · 10-01-2010, 03:55 PM

After a few heat/cold cycles of running the Z since the FI install this morning, I detect a slight (faint) high pitched hiss on decel. Nothing like what you hear from HFCs. Just wondering is this is normal, or perhaps the sign of a leak (I always associated leaks with a ticking sound). The sound seems to be coming from area of the stock cats.

Just wanted to get some opinions before I jack up the car and crawl back under.

tjlazer · 10-01-2010, 04:04 PM

like a farting sound? It's normal.

xdeslitx · 10-01-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

like a farting sound? It's normal.

LOL that's a good way of putting it. My old car had that "farting" sound and on cold days you can actually see my car farting.

ProfessorDave · 10-01-2010, 04:17 PM

More of a squeal, or whirring hiss

m4a1mustang · 10-01-2010, 04:19 PM

Yeah, that's totally normal. Our engine coupled with an X pipe = hiss on decel.

If you ever listen to some of the Zs without a crossover pipe (like the AAM Competition 1st generation CBEs) they don't have any hiss at all. But if you've got an X there will be hiss!

6spd · 10-01-2010, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yeah, that's totally normal. Our engine coupled with an X pipe = hiss on decel.

If you ever listen to some of the Zs without a crossover pipe (like the AAM Competition 1st generation CBEs) they don't have any hiss at all. But if you've got an X there will be hiss!

really? well thats good info to know!

ProfessorDave · 10-01-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yeah, that's totally normal. Our engine coupled with an X pipe = hiss on decel.

If you ever listen to some of the Zs without a crossover pipe (like the AAM Competition 1st generation CBEs) they don't have any hiss at all. But if you've got an X there will be hiss!

Thanks Steve

It is very faint, and does not bother me (unless it means I did something wrong with the install). The exhaust sounds so incredible!

red6spd · 10-01-2010, 05:21 PM

I get a little bit of hiss comming off 2000 rpm's. But u really got to listen for it. Cant wait to hear how loud the hiss gets when I get my non-resonated TP's installed in a week.

roplusbee · 10-01-2010, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd

I get a little bit of hiss comming off 2000 rpm's. But u really got to listen for it. Cant wait to hear how loud the hiss gets when I get my non-resonated TP's installed in a week.

That's awesome. Wonder what kind of "extra" sounds are heard when LTHs are thrown in the mix.

ProfessorDave · 10-01-2010, 06:28 PM

OK guys, as promised here are a couple of pics of the rear of the Z with the FI CBE installed:

From straight on:

And one from lower, to see the mufflers better:

Tips looks good?

XwChriswX · 10-01-2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roplusbee

That's awesome. Wonder what kind of "extra" sounds are heard when LTHs are thrown in the mix.

I just had my Headers/CBE installed 2 weeks ago, and loooooove it. I would have video's already, but I'm getting a GoProHD next month, so I'll be able to post up vids of the Header/18" SS Res setup for you guys.

xdeslitx · 10-01-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I just had my Headers/CBE installed 2 weeks ago, and loooooove it. I would have video's already, but I'm getting a GoProHD next month, so I'll be able to post up vids of the Header/18" SS Res setup for you guys.

You need to come back to cali so we can have two gopro vids of the canyon runs

XwChriswX · 10-01-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdeslitx

You need to come back to cali so we can have two gopro vids of the canyon runs

Absolutely man! I loved the In-Car angle you got! I think maybe since I have all my window's tinted, it might reduce some of the glare that you saw. Whens the next big one gonna be?

10-01-2010, 10:30 AM	#4981 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	CBE Installed! Despite the lingering rain (over 5 inches, not as bad as some of you guys in FL and the Carolinas) I went ahead with the removal of the old system and the install of the FI cat back. Everything went very smoothly. I followed the tips posted elsewhere in this thread (such as unbolting the hangers, bending the heat shield). The FI system went in perfectly - awesome fitment! There is no need to adjust the tips (I'll post a pic later, after it stops effing raining). The only issue I encontered was not putting the heat wrap low enough on the fuel line (I should have placed it closer to the evap canister). No biggie - I'll hit the auto parts store later and get some more. The sound is AMAZING! It changes tone (and volume of course) at different RPMS. At cruising there is NO DRONE I have the 12" res, SS mufflers, stock cats). I took a 15 minute spin, and will take a couple more after it cools down, per the instructions Tony included. I can't say enough about how positive the whole experience has been dealing wth Tony. The guy helped me make the right choice of options, and shipped the system to me 2 full weeks ahead of schedule. Thanks FI and Tony! I'll post a pic or two later, and some more impressions for those of you still waiting (and drooling) for your systems. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-01-2010, 03:55 PM	#4983 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Question about hiss After a few heat/cold cycles of running the Z since the FI install this morning, I detect a slight (faint) high pitched hiss on decel. Nothing like what you hear from HFCs. Just wondering is this is normal, or perhaps the sign of a leak (I always associated leaks with a ticking sound). The sound seems to be coming from area of the stock cats. Just wanted to get some opinions before I jack up the car and crawl back under. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-01-2010, 04:04 PM	#4984 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	like a farting sound? It's normal. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

10-01-2010, 04:17 PM	#4986 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	More of a squeal, or whirring hiss __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-01-2010, 04:19 PM	#4987 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yeah, that's totally normal. Our engine coupled with an X pipe = hiss on decel. If you ever listen to some of the Zs without a crossover pipe (like the AAM Competition 1st generation CBEs) they don't have any hiss at all. But if you've got an X there will be hiss! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-01-2010, 03:06 PM	#4982 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	uck another person who had perfect fitment.

10-01-2010, 05:21 PM	#4990 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	I get a little bit of hiss comming off 2000 rpm's. But u really got to listen for it. Cant wait to hear how loud the hiss gets when I get my non-resonated TP's installed in a week. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

10-01-2010, 06:28 PM	#4992 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Pics of the FI installed OK guys, as promised here are a couple of pics of the rear of the Z with the FI CBE installed: From straight on: And one from lower, to see the mufflers better: Tips looks good? __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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