Exhaust smell with ART Pipes???

SILVERKNIGHT7 · 04-12-2013, 11:50 PM

Hey for those that have ART pipes how bad is the exhaust smell? I'm trying to decide between ART pipes or Fast Intentions resonated HFC's. Trying to keep my exhaust volume down as much as I can. Would appreciate some input.

DEpointfive0 · 04-13-2013, 12:36 AM

Test pipes smell like death and are way louder than HFCs

Sh0velMan · 04-13-2013, 12:39 AM

Lol

SILVERKNIGHT7 · 04-13-2013, 01:08 AM

I read on another thread that the motordyne art pipes were more quiet than HFC's. Would the correct tune not help the smell a little? Are the hp gains worth the smell or shoud I just do HFC and smell good? Lol....

Z370Z011 · 04-13-2013, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SILVERKNIGHT7

I read on another thread that the motordyne art pipes were more quiet than HFC's. Would the correct tune not help the smell a little? Are the hp gains worth the smell or shoud I just do HFC and smell good? Lol....

only thing that helps the smell is using the stock cats

370Z JT · 04-13-2013, 01:15 AM

It's pretty bad with windows down. You'll get used to it. Lol

SILVERKNIGHT7 · 04-13-2013, 01:27 AM

How bad is the smell with HFC's

DEpointfive0 · 04-13-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

It's pretty bad with windows down. You'll get used to it. Lol

GET USED TO CHOKING??? LOL

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Originally Posted by SILVERKNIGHT7

How bad is the smell with HFC's

The smell with HFCs is negligible, smell with test pipes, death...

Mandingo · 04-13-2013, 11:27 AM

It isn't that bad haha. I smell the test pipes mainly when I come to a stop with the windows down. I just make sure the windows are up and A/C is on recirc when my girlfriend is in the car even though she pretends the smell doesn't bother her.

On my particular setup, the ART pipes are actually a bit quieter than the Berk HFCs (200 cell) I had on previously. I believe FIs cats are 300 cell so they may be quieter. I think the sound really depends which particular exhaust components you have and how they cooperate with each other.

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My bad! I read your OP too fast. I would think any resonated HFC should be quieter than ART pipes.

6MT · 04-13-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

GET USED TO CHOKING??? LOL

The smell with HFCs is negligible, smell with test pipes, death...

SILVERKNIGHT7 · 04-13-2013, 12:28 PM

I appreciate the input guys. Is there a big difference in HP between the two?

DEpointfive0 · 04-13-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by silverknight7

i appreciate the input guys. Is there a big difference in hp between the two?

2-5whp

SS_Firehawk · 04-13-2013, 01:55 PM

I don't smell anything with my HFC, bike cops here in Vegas haven't bothered me either.

Baer383 · 04-13-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

I don't smell anything with my HFC, bike cops here in Vegas haven't bothered me either.

SILVERKNIGHT7 · 04-13-2013, 03:54 PM

How much hp and tq can I expect from HFC's? Any low end tq loss?

04-12-2013, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 624 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3370	It isn't that bad haha. I smell the test pipes mainly when I come to a stop with the windows down. I just make sure the windows are up and A/C is on recirc when my girlfriend is in the car even though she pretends the smell doesn't bother her. On my particular setup, the ART pipes are actually a bit quieter than the Berk HFCs (200 cell) I had on previously. I believe FIs cats are 300 cell so they may be quieter. I think the sound really depends which particular exhaust components you have and how they cooperate with each other. Edit: My bad! I read your OP too fast. I would think any resonated HFC should be quieter than ART pipes. __________________ some mods Last edited by Mandingo; 04-13-2013 at 11:41 AM.

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SILVERKNIGHT7 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TEXAS Posts: 71 Drives: 2011 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	I read on another thread that the motordyne art pipes were more quiet than HFC's. Would the correct tune not help the smell a little? Are the hp gains worth the smell or shoud I just do HFC and smell good? Lol....

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SILVERKNIGHT7 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TEXAS Posts: 71 Drives: 2011 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	How bad is the smell with HFC's

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SILVERKNIGHT7 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TEXAS Posts: 71 Drives: 2011 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	I appreciate the input guys. Is there a big difference in HP between the two?

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SILVERKNIGHT7 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TEXAS Posts: 71 Drives: 2011 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	How much hp and tq can I expect from HFC's? Any low end tq loss?

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