Fast Intentions Cat-Back & HF Cats Review

LiquidZ · 08-19-2009, 09:15 AM

Those CF mufflers certainly look great.

drisko · 08-19-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tampatip

How much does the Stock Cats restrict the HP and Torque, say compared to HFC's? I would prefer a little bit more exotic sound than stock, but not riced out or too much drone in the cabin.

I believe the stock cats are quite restrictive. With the Fast Intentions CBE, adding the high flow cats only get you about 4whp more at the top end, but down low they give you a ton of torque gains. Also, with an intake or a tune, the HF cats will probably also yield a lot more gains.

The nice thing about the F.I. high-flow cats is they have a u-bend style non-fouler, and I have not had any check engine lights in over 200 miles of driving. Also, my highly subjective smog test (a.k.a. my nose) says that the cats are doing as good of a job as the stock ones in terms of emissions. I detect no smells or smoke at all coming from the vehicle.

Also, as far as droning, it is really not that bad. I think it just took me a little bit to get used to the sound of a more aggressive exhaust system.

DIGItonium · 08-19-2009, 02:51 PM

The hissing noise when letting off the throttle is quite entertaining, but sometimes reminds me of a person with nasal issues when talking :-)

The exhaust sound is intimidating especially with SRM active. Yesterday some "ricer" kept chasing my tail and revving at me as I was exiting. Freeway traffic was quite congested due to construction, so I found myself down shifting and hard braking quite a bit. So I guess someone got fidgety and kept tail gating while revving at me.

kdo2milger · 08-19-2009, 03:21 PM

thats some good stuff drisko

+1 to you

m4a1mustang · 08-19-2009, 03:23 PM

Thanks for the review! I can't wait for mine.

FuszNissan · 08-19-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

The hissing noise when letting off the throttle is quite entertaining, but sometimes reminds me of a person with nasal issues when talking :-)

The exhaust sound is intimidating especially with SRM active. Yesterday some "ricer" kept chasing my tail and revving at me as I was exiting. Freeway traffic was quite congested due to construction, so I found myself down shifting and hard braking quite a bit. So I guess someone got fidgety and kept tail gating while revving at me.

That SRM attracts everybody. I find myself everyday getting rev'd at, and I just shake my head. Everybody thinks I am trying to start a race. Get used to it..

Forrest · 08-19-2009, 04:54 PM

I love SRM down shifts, makes me feel like a racer!

JoeD · 08-19-2009, 05:45 PM

Perhaps one of you could explain why or how an "SRM downshift" would sound any different than a standard, properly-executed downshift sans SRM?

FuszNissan · 08-19-2009, 05:48 PM

I am not saying that the SRM downshift sounds any different from a heel toe. People just think I am starting a race when I am mearly downshifting.

Forrest · 08-19-2009, 05:49 PM

coudlnt explain to you cuz i cant properly execute a downshift

TARDCORE · 08-19-2009, 06:35 PM

YAY!
YouTube - Gary Sheehan Subaru WRX Heel Toe

prob the best explanation and visual of double clutching which poor vin diesel in the first fast and furious said it was for upshifting lol @ him and the director
YouTube - How To Double Clutch

DIGItonium · 08-19-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I am not saying that the SRM downshift sounds any different from a heel toe. People just think I am starting a race when I am mearly downshifting.

It's the exhaust

I always rev match and downshift. Since the 350Z I never had an aftermarket exhaust. I've only had the TDX with 12" resonators for a couple of weeks with the 370Z... definitely intimidating in a tasteful way. Not much to complain... just makes SRM much more fun.

F.I. Inc. · 08-19-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

I love SRM down shifts, makes me feel like a racer!

It does sound real cool but at times you want to shut it off and it is nice that you can. This way cops won't think you are revving on them!

WShade · 08-19-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TARDCORE

YAY!
YouTube - Gary Sheehan Subaru WRX Heel Toe

My feet are to damn big

TARDCORE · 08-20-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by WShade

My feet are to damn big

haha and thats why god gave us the 370z srm

08-19-2009, 09:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	Those CF mufflers certainly look great. __________________

08-19-2009, 02:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	The hissing noise when letting off the throttle is quite entertaining, but sometimes reminds me of a person with nasal issues when talking :-) The exhaust sound is intimidating especially with SRM active. Yesterday some "ricer" kept chasing my tail and revving at me as I was exiting. Freeway traffic was quite congested due to construction, so I found myself down shifting and hard braking quite a bit. So I guess someone got fidgety and kept tail gating while revving at me. __________________

08-19-2009, 03:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
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08-19-2009, 05:48 PM	#24 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	I am not saying that the SRM downshift sounds any different from a heel toe. People just think I am starting a race when I am mearly downshifting. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

08-19-2009, 04:54 PM	#22 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	I love SRM down shifts, makes me feel like a racer!

08-19-2009, 05:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	Perhaps one of you could explain why or how an "SRM downshift" would sound any different than a standard, properly-executed downshift sans SRM?

08-19-2009, 05:49 PM	#25 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	coudlnt explain to you cuz i cant properly execute a downshift

08-19-2009, 06:35 PM	#26 (permalink)
TARDCORE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 410 Drives: 2010 Solid Red 370Z Rep Power: 15	YAY! YouTube - Gary Sheehan Subaru WRX Heel Toe prob the best explanation and visual of double clutching which poor vin diesel in the first fast and furious said it was for upshifting lol @ him and the director YouTube - How To Double Clutch __________________ XBL:EVENTYDE

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