AAM Short Tail/Midpipe?

ZBro16 · 04-23-2013, 09:27 AM

Anyone here rockin this combo yet?

I'm curious as to the drone with the short tails, and perhaps if it's better after adding the midpipe? Is it a tolerable combo for highway driving?

If I were to do this, the Z1 headers will be an option later on, and I will likely go with HFCs (or a good RTP) just to minimize rasp if they are an option when Z1 finalizes the header.

I had an Ark Exhaust and I'm looking to optimize power with my N/A build. I'm investigating options as the Ark Grip is backordered for a while and the DT-S doesn't really appeal to me. Would be a plus if anyone has had experience with both.

Thanks!

pcola370 · 06-01-2013, 09:48 AM

I currently am not rocking it but have decided on going this route. The gains are on the website for AAM and they seem to be the best gains for any kind of "cat back exhaust." As far as loudness they seem pretty loud, haha.

I found this the other day and that's actually what made me decide on it pretty loud and sounds pretty awesome. Also great dyno gains.

Nismo 370Z with AAM Exhaust - YouTube

Heres the site with the dyno gains too.

AAM Competition - Nissan GT-R, 370Z Turbo Performance Specialists

Wantom · 06-02-2013, 01:54 AM

I have the set up I thinks it's sick.... But than again I don't mind a loud car... There is drone but you can control it

JC671 · 06-02-2013, 02:45 AM

I had the Ark Grip V2 exhaust. It hangs too low IMO and the passenger side cans will always hang lower no matter how much you adjust.

TeamArk posted their dyno finally after a car that put on the CBE. Lets just say that it wasn't on par with the other CBEs in their price range.

DEpointfive0 · 06-02-2013, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC671

I had the Ark Grip V2 exhaust. It hangs too low IMO and the passenger side cans will always hang lower no matter how much you adjust.

TeamArk posted their dyno finally after a car that put on the CBE. Lets just say that it wasn't on par with the other CBEs in their price range.

Where's the dyno? I still haven't seen anything

ZBro16 · 07-11-2013, 07:48 AM

gonna bump this thread as I'm investigating options again.

also want to see the dyno for the Ark - a lot of people have been asking about it.

speedfreek · 07-11-2013, 08:48 AM

When you say investigating you mean for some paper you are writing for a class you are taking? Thought you were going to buy the FI if the guy buys your Ark?

NickTurnon · 07-11-2013, 08:54 AM

I have the short tails now, and the only reason I havent purchased the midpipe is the sound will be too loud.

I live at an apartment complex and they already are pissed some mornings when I leave for work at 5am.

I love the gains, but i would recommend getting the midpipe and then either keeping the stock exhaust and get different tips, or keep the short tails but add another set of resonators to keep the drone down.

ZBro16 · 07-11-2013, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreek

When you say investigating you mean for some paper you are writing for a class you are taking? Thought you were going to buy the FI if the guy buys your Ark?

Merely preparing contingencies if this whole thing falls through, sir. Not to worry

chrischhorn · 07-11-2013, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

I have the short tails now, and the only reason I havent purchased the midpipe is the sound will be too loud.

I live at an apartment complex and they already are pissed some mornings when I leave for work at 5am.

I love the gains, but i would recommend getting the midpipe and then either keeping the stock exhaust and get different tips, or keep the short tails but add another set of resonators to keep the drone down.

With no mufflers, the car is gonna scream. Im running the Litespeed exhaust with Momentum headers and Non resonated test pipes and this car screams! Drone isnt terrible, normal driving isnt bad but cold starts are Loud. AAM's setup is a true dual though and i thought about making the switch...

coolvans1988 · 07-18-2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

I have the short tails now, and the only reason I havent purchased the midpipe is the sound will be too loud.

I live at an apartment complex and they already are pissed some mornings when I leave for work at 5am.

I love the gains, but i would recommend getting the midpipe and then either keeping the stock exhaust and get different tips, or keep the short tails but add another set of resonators to keep the drone down.

I asked Khoi in terms on pairing the set, here is his response.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khoi@AAMComp

Do the short tails sound louder with the s-line midpipe vs stock?
Honestly the volume doesn't really get louder, the exhaust note just changes a bit, and during idle you can really hear that you have a full catback. Essentially with both you'll have a straight pipe catback, thus the gains. The 2.5" h-pipe (true dual) design is really where you see the gains on non-nismos

Does the s-line midpipe have a better control on the drone?
Over stock? I wouldn't say so, without any mufflers in the system the drone is going to be there

Wantom · 09-08-2013, 12:52 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jAAPw3dkC4

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Wantom · 09-08-2013, 12:54 AM

Donuts with midpipe and short tails....sounds less raspy now with stillen g3s now

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boned · 09-08-2013, 09:26 AM

Video is set to private

Wantom · 09-08-2013, 10:46 AM

My bad it's viewable now?

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04-23-2013, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZBro16 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 370 Drives: A Z. Rep Power: 13	AAM Short Tail/Midpipe? Anyone here rockin this combo yet? I'm curious as to the drone with the short tails, and perhaps if it's better after adding the midpipe? Is it a tolerable combo for highway driving? If I were to do this, the Z1 headers will be an option later on, and I will likely go with HFCs (or a good RTP) just to minimize rasp if they are an option when Z1 finalizes the header. I had an Ark Exhaust and I'm looking to optimize power with my N/A build. I'm investigating options as the Ark Grip is backordered for a while and the DT-S doesn't really appeal to me. Would be a plus if anyone has had experience with both. Thanks!

06-02-2013, 02:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
JC671 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Guam Posts: 451 Drives: Toretto around Rep Power: 14	I had the Ark Grip V2 exhaust. It hangs too low IMO and the passenger side cans will always hang lower no matter how much you adjust. TeamArk posted their dyno finally after a car that put on the CBE. Lets just say that it wasn't on par with the other CBEs in their price range. NickTurnon likes this. __________________ A special "Thank You" to the Fast Intentions Crew! "Fueled By Passion"

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07-11-2013, 08:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	I have the short tails now, and the only reason I havent purchased the midpipe is the sound will be too loud. I live at an apartment complex and they already are pissed some mornings when I leave for work at 5am. I love the gains, but i would recommend getting the midpipe and then either keeping the stock exhaust and get different tips, or keep the short tails but add another set of resonators to keep the drone down. JC671, Hotrodz and coolvans1988 like this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

09-08-2013, 10:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
Wantom Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 63 Drives: 2011 silver manual Rep Power: 12	My bad it's viewable now? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4 NickTurnon likes this.

06-01-2013, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
pcola370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 82 Drives: 13 370Z GG M6 Rep Power: 12	I currently am not rocking it but have decided on going this route. The gains are on the website for AAM and they seem to be the best gains for any kind of "cat back exhaust." As far as loudness they seem pretty loud, haha. I found this the other day and that's actually what made me decide on it pretty loud and sounds pretty awesome. Also great dyno gains. Nismo 370Z with AAM Exhaust - YouTube Heres the site with the dyno gains too. AAM Competition - Nissan GT-R, 370Z Turbo Performance Specialists

06-02-2013, 01:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wantom Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 63 Drives: 2011 silver manual Rep Power: 12	I have the set up I thinks it's sick.... But than again I don't mind a loud car... There is drone but you can control it

07-11-2013, 07:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
ZBro16 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 370 Drives: A Z. Rep Power: 13	gonna bump this thread as I'm investigating options again. also want to see the dyno for the Ark - a lot of people have been asking about it.

09-08-2013, 12:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Wantom Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 63 Drives: 2011 silver manual Rep Power: 12	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jAAPw3dkC4 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4

09-08-2013, 12:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
Wantom Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 63 Drives: 2011 silver manual Rep Power: 12	Donuts with midpipe and short tails....sounds less raspy now with stillen g3s now Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4

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