Which should I get?

Nixin · 10-06-2018, 07:13 PM

I love the my FI CBE with 18's. Loud when you punch it and quite tame when it needs to be. The quality of the workmanship, welding, materials is top notch and customer service is truly second to none.

Quicksilvers · 10-07-2018, 08:56 PM

If you are looking for a loud exhaust note the AAM Competition Short Tail Exhaust and AAM Competition Test Pipes would be my first choice. Also the FI Exhaust sounds amazing and loud as well if you can swing it.

ChopsZ · 10-07-2018, 09:57 PM

AAM = Annoying loud at all times and an annoying abundance of drone no matter what engine speed or load at all times. Interior panels in your Z will literally be rattling like crazy.

Ask me how I know... And that was with the stock cats still installed!

For me, I found the perfect combo after much research. Motordyne ART test pipes and HKS Hi-Power exhaust. Both the ART pipes and axle back section of the HKS exhaust utilize Helmholtz resonators.

The results?... Near stock sound levels at idle and light throttle input, but step on the loud pedal, and it lets you know there's something special going on. And a major plus, ZERO drone at any speed!

Expensive? Yes.

Worth it? Most definitely!

2016 370z · 10-08-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

For me, I found the perfect combo after much research. Motordyne ART test pipes and HKS Hi-Power exhaust. Both the ART pipes and axle back section of the HKS exhaust utilize Helmholtz resonators.

The results?... Near stock sound levels at idle and light throttle input, but step on the loud pedal, and it lets you know there's something special going on. And a major plus, ZERO drone at any speed!

Expensive? Yes.

Worth it? Most definitely!

I have the exact same setup and I love it. Quiet when idle / easy on the throttle and loud when you want it to be.

+1 for no drone whatsoever

guerrerb · 10-10-2018, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixin

I love the my FI CBE with 18's. Loud when you punch it and quite tame when it needs to be. The quality of the workmanship, welding, materials is top notch and customer service is truly second to none.

did you get it with 100 cel mil spec cats?

Jhill · 10-11-2018, 02:57 AM

Another option to throw in the mix is Stillen. I know it’s the less hyped brand now but it is quiet at idle and cruising throttle but wakes up at WOT. Zero drone at all, in fact I got it because OEM was having a slight drone right around 2200-2400 rpm and could even slightly feel in in the floor at your feet. With the Stillen that went away and it woke up at WOT so win win for me. It’s probably too tame for most on here but works for me as I’m over the droning exhaust on a daily basis.

ChopsZ · 10-11-2018, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhill

Another option to throw in the mix is Stillen. I know it’s the less hyped brand now...

Like the Stillen, HKS doesn't get all that much attention either I noticed. I guess people just prefer noisy, droning exhausts.

LOL

10-06-2018, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19834	I love the my FI CBE with 18's. Loud when you punch it and quite tame when it needs to be. The quality of the workmanship, welding, materials is top notch and customer service is truly second to none. danegrey and wideglideleon like this.

10-07-2018, 09:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 50 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2302	AAM = Annoying loud at all times and an annoying abundance of drone no matter what engine speed or load at all times. Interior panels in your Z will literally be rattling like crazy. Ask me how I know... And that was with the stock cats still installed! For me, I found the perfect combo after much research. Motordyne ART test pipes and HKS Hi-Power exhaust. Both the ART pipes and axle back section of the HKS exhaust utilize Helmholtz resonators. The results?... Near stock sound levels at idle and light throttle input, but step on the loud pedal, and it lets you know there's something special going on. And a major plus, ZERO drone at any speed! Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Most definitely! Trips, sx moneypit, wideglideleon and 1 others like this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

10-11-2018, 02:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 855 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3386	Another option to throw in the mix is Stillen. I know it’s the less hyped brand now but it is quiet at idle and cruising throttle but wakes up at WOT. Zero drone at all, in fact I got it because OEM was having a slight drone right around 2200-2400 rpm and could even slightly feel in in the floor at your feet. With the Stillen that went away and it woke up at WOT so win win for me. It’s probably too tame for most on here but works for me as I’m over the droning exhaust on a daily basis. wideglideleon likes this.

10-07-2018, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,038 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25464	If you are looking for a loud exhaust note the AAM Competition Short Tail Exhaust and AAM Competition Test Pipes would be my first choice. Also the FI Exhaust sounds amazing and loud as well if you can swing it.