Exhaust Finally Made It! - Saclam Inside

CCCLXXZ · 08-24-2009, 12:38 PM

Here is an update from the weekend -

Installation-

Everything went into place better than stock. The clearance over the crossmember is substantial and doesn't come close to touching. the hangers and solid and hold the exhaust very firmly into its intended place. After driving around this weekend I have noticed the right exhaust tip is sitting a half inch higher than the left so a little adjustment will be necessary. I was in a rush to bolt it up as it was late and I was heading to a local meet.

Sound-

This is what took me completely for a spin. After watching all the youtube videos I was ready for this extremely aggressive tone at all rpms. I wiped down the exhaust for fingerprints and started it up.

Idle - Other than the usual growl we get at startup it quieted down to a tone quieter than stock!! It has this unique hum to it at idle but anyone near it wouldn't exactly be able to put their finger on what it is.

Revving - Revving the exhaust in neutral limits it to 5k rpm... the exhaust gives a sound out of nowhere! The best way I could describe it is having one of those vavletronic exhaust and flipping the switch... except the saclam does it based on exhaust volume and not some manual bypass valve. Revving to redline makes the exhaust sound like it is ready to jump the gates and is full of harmony and just enough popping on the way down to give it a race car sound.

Driving - Ill keep this simple... Anything at 25% throttle or less and this exhaust is quieter than stock, I repeat... I picked up my girlfriend with the windows up and drove off under low load and she asked what had happened and why I didn't put the exhaust on. With the windows up, the loudest noise in the cabin in the tires and rocks in the wells. As you press into the pedal, 50-75% throttle starts giving off a very sporty and exotic sound, much like a ferrari/m5 mix under normal acceleration... compliments each shift with a little pop for good measure. Anything at 100% throttle, and it just screams.

Something I would like to clarify is that the tone isn't RPM based... if you hold a 25% throttle acceleration all the way to redline it keeps the like stock sport sound. Only if you open up the throttle and bury the pedal does the exhaust tone rip out of the back. Another great thing is zero ZERO zero droning, to be honest... you can barely hear the exhaust at any point in the cabin except when passing under a bridge or through a tunnel. I had to drive behind/next to my car with someone else driving to actually get the full effect.

Butt Dyno -

I feel a nice jump in torque, I am not sure what the figures are but when I roll into the throttle at 3k I get a nice push back into the seat where as before it would just be more linear. The exhaust pulls well to redline and I don't feel any drop off based off the seat feel.

Overview -

This is my dream exhaust. I am so happy that I kept with my instinct and went with the Saclam. Workmanship and material is bar none, and the design is clearly unique. The resonators are very different after inspecting them on the interior, I won't disclose the design but it is not a typical perforated or louvered core...

I personally like loud exhausts, so I am going to experiment and install a test pipe to see how it changes. If the result is too offensive I will move to a HFC, really in search of the extra power and little less restriction of noise. This will be paired up with the Maxim Works exhaust manifold which should be on the way already, that will complete my exhaust at which point I will get on my local dyno to get some numbers up for you guys.

Time to decide on an intake, as I haven't found a favorite as of yet.

I will be posting videos tonight, so check the thread in the late hours... at which point I will answer any other questions.

Thanks!

Nick J.

370Ztune · 08-24-2009, 03:00 PM

Congrats on the exhaust Nick; your pictures really do the details justice

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-Hunter

arcticreaver · 08-24-2009, 07:22 PM

that is sex right there.

DannyGT · 08-24-2009, 08:23 PM

Love everything but the tips...

I remember when I first saw it from the back of the car and thinking someone just cut/welded some pep boy exhaust tips on. I mean, dont get me wrong, the sound is amazing, the weld's/metal art work is amazing, just the tips are a no go for me.

Get some videos up!!!

Shunya · 08-24-2009, 08:26 PM

omg that's ncie

CCCLXXZ · 08-25-2009, 10:08 AM

Video updated on first post

Diversion · 08-25-2009, 10:33 AM

It sure does sound good.

semtex · 08-25-2009, 11:32 AM

VERY nice!!

zZSportZz · 08-25-2009, 11:46 AM

WTF. I just realized I don't even have admin right on my work computer so I can't even install quicktime to watch the vid!! Did you put it up on youtube perchance?

shabarivas · 08-25-2009, 12:06 PM

isnt that extremely inefficient?

Togo · 08-25-2009, 02:12 PM

Thanks for the Vid. I"m really shocked that it can be that quiet as well as being that crazy depending on the load. Maybe i just need to see other people demonstrating that on their aftermarket exhausts.

BerkTech · 08-25-2009, 04:19 PM

Congrats on the purchase! You're probably the only guy in the states that has that exhaust. Too bad that the tip didn't line up, it's either the exhaust wasn't made correctly or you have a bent hanger from shipping (more likely).

Lets see some pics and videos!

AK370Z · 08-31-2009, 12:23 PM

VERY nice. Congrats. I have waiting to hear this exhaust on a members car. Money well spent.

Nikon FM · 08-31-2009, 08:19 PM

Wow, that is nice sounding. Curious about the gains.

LiquidZ · 08-31-2009, 10:03 PM

Awesome sound

08-24-2009, 12:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
CCCLXXZ Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 164 Drives: T/S/MB/6 370z Rep Power: 400	Update... Here is an update from the weekend - Installation- Everything went into place better than stock. The clearance over the crossmember is substantial and doesn't come close to touching. the hangers and solid and hold the exhaust very firmly into its intended place. After driving around this weekend I have noticed the right exhaust tip is sitting a half inch higher than the left so a little adjustment will be necessary. I was in a rush to bolt it up as it was late and I was heading to a local meet. Sound- This is what took me completely for a spin. After watching all the youtube videos I was ready for this extremely aggressive tone at all rpms. I wiped down the exhaust for fingerprints and started it up. Idle - Other than the usual growl we get at startup it quieted down to a tone quieter than stock!! It has this unique hum to it at idle but anyone near it wouldn't exactly be able to put their finger on what it is. Revving - Revving the exhaust in neutral limits it to 5k rpm... the exhaust gives a sound out of nowhere! The best way I could describe it is having one of those vavletronic exhaust and flipping the switch... except the saclam does it based on exhaust volume and not some manual bypass valve. Revving to redline makes the exhaust sound like it is ready to jump the gates and is full of harmony and just enough popping on the way down to give it a race car sound. Driving - Ill keep this simple... Anything at 25% throttle or less and this exhaust is quieter than stock, I repeat... I picked up my girlfriend with the windows up and drove off under low load and she asked what had happened and why I didn't put the exhaust on. With the windows up, the loudest noise in the cabin in the tires and rocks in the wells. As you press into the pedal, 50-75% throttle starts giving off a very sporty and exotic sound, much like a ferrari/m5 mix under normal acceleration... compliments each shift with a little pop for good measure. Anything at 100% throttle, and it just screams. Something I would like to clarify is that the tone isn't RPM based... if you hold a 25% throttle acceleration all the way to redline it keeps the like stock sport sound. Only if you open up the throttle and bury the pedal does the exhaust tone rip out of the back. Another great thing is zero ZERO zero droning, to be honest... you can barely hear the exhaust at any point in the cabin except when passing under a bridge or through a tunnel. I had to drive behind/next to my car with someone else driving to actually get the full effect. Butt Dyno - I feel a nice jump in torque, I am not sure what the figures are but when I roll into the throttle at 3k I get a nice push back into the seat where as before it would just be more linear. The exhaust pulls well to redline and I don't feel any drop off based off the seat feel. Overview - This is my dream exhaust. I am so happy that I kept with my instinct and went with the Saclam. Workmanship and material is bar none, and the design is clearly unique. The resonators are very different after inspecting them on the interior, I won't disclose the design but it is not a typical perforated or louvered core... I personally like loud exhausts, so I am going to experiment and install a test pipe to see how it changes. If the result is too offensive I will move to a HFC, really in search of the extra power and little less restriction of noise. This will be paired up with the Maxim Works exhaust manifold which should be on the way already, that will complete my exhaust at which point I will get on my local dyno to get some numbers up for you guys. Time to decide on an intake, as I haven't found a favorite as of yet. I will be posting videos tonight, so check the thread in the late hours... at which point I will answer any other questions. Thanks! Nick J. __________________ Mods - Maxim Works Exhaust Manifold, FI HFC, Mines Y-Pipe, Saclam Silencer

08-24-2009, 03:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
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08-24-2009, 07:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
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08-24-2009, 08:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Love everything but the tips... I remember when I first saw it from the back of the car and thinking someone just cut/welded some pep boy exhaust tips on. I mean, dont get me wrong, the sound is amazing, the weld's/metal art work is amazing, just the tips are a no go for me. Get some videos up!!! __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

08-25-2009, 10:08 AM	#21 (permalink)
CCCLXXZ Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 164 Drives: T/S/MB/6 370z Rep Power: 400	Video updated on first post __________________ Mods - Maxim Works Exhaust Manifold, FI HFC, Mines Y-Pipe, Saclam Silencer

08-24-2009, 08:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 21	omg that's ncie

08-25-2009, 10:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
Diversion Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 393 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/Persi Rep Power: 284	It sure does sound good. __________________ 09 370Z Touring + Sport + Nav (Status Elite Intakes) (Berk HFCs) (Invidia Q300 CBE) (Nismo Swaybars) 99 Civic Si (Daily Driver, completely unmolested stock rarity)

08-25-2009, 11:32 AM	#23 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	VERY nice!! __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

08-25-2009, 11:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	WTF. I just realized I don't even have admin right on my work computer so I can't even install quicktime to watch the vid!! Did you put it up on youtube perchance? __________________ --Rick

08-25-2009, 12:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	isnt that extremely inefficient?

08-25-2009, 02:12 PM	#26 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 656	Thanks for the Vid. I"m really shocked that it can be that quiet as well as being that crazy depending on the load. Maybe i just need to see other people demonstrating that on their aftermarket exhausts.

08-25-2009, 04:19 PM	#27 (permalink)
BerkTech The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 279 Drives: Lots.... Rep Power: 272	Congrats on the purchase! You're probably the only guy in the states that has that exhaust. Too bad that the tip didn't line up, it's either the exhaust wasn't made correctly or you have a bent hanger from shipping (more likely). Lets see some pics and videos! __________________ While the others type fast... Berk Technology goes fast.... See you at the track! OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: (714) 546-BERK READ THE BERK BLOG HERE

08-31-2009, 12:23 PM	#28 (permalink)
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08-31-2009, 08:19 PM	#29 (permalink)
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08-31-2009, 10:03 PM	#30 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	Awesome sound __________________

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