CNT Racing vs Garageline CBE?
 

Well - my shiny new (to me) Z will finally be arriving on Friday and I am in the market for a bang/buck exhaust! I know most folks on here recommend the FI (and probably a used FI for those of us on a budget) but even used, the FI setup is significantly more than these two systems... so flame suit on, but hopefully I can avoid a bunch of "just get an FI" type posts.

CNT Racing: HKS Style, 60mm (2.36") piping... though in this post zefaulter measured and reported its mostly 2.5", but 2.36" at the flexpipe inlets. Also midpipe is an H-pipe design. Available with burnt blue tips for $50 more.

Garageline: OEM Style, 2.5" piping, X-pipe design, comes with burnt blue tips. ~$100 cheaper than the CNT (assuming I want the burnt tips). Garageline offers a nice discount for forum members.

Who's got these systems? Pros/Cons of the HKS vs. OEM type designs? 2.36(ish)" vs. 2.5"?

Jayhovah, I'm in the same boat and have also reduced my CBE options to CNT Racing and Garageline -- but unfortunately life keeps me from have the necessary funds right now.

Anyway, Garageline is a forum sponsor and responds quickly to e-mails and is offering great deals. The forum members using Garageline like the exhaust as it's good quality; however, the only comment is that it's not super loud.

The best deals for CNT Racing exhaust are on eBay right now. The exhaust is a bit louder/deeper than Garageline; however, it's on the heavy side and some early purchasers complained of minor fitment issues.

Either way, both exhausts are quality and it's really a matter of taste. (Don't get caught up with dyno results as most 60mm CBE will provide you the same gains.)

Just ordered the CNT catback from ERZ (forum sponsor)... Can't wait to get it installed!