Fast Intentions Sedan Exhaust Coming!!!!
If you're describing 3a metallic rattle or even a hissing sound on deceleration, say under 3k rpms, then it's not the ypipe.
I first heard that sound when I put my kinetix cats on. When I swapped for the crawford cats, I tried to track down the sound. Sounded like it was coming from the flex section of the OE ypipe.
A few months later I put on the stillen exhaust(replacing everything after the cats). The sound was still there. A few weeks later, I went back to the stock cats(unrelated issue), and the sound was still there. The sound is still there with test pipes+stock manifolds, as well as test pipes and headers.
So, I've had the following configurations
Stock = stock sound
Stock manifolds + stock cats + stock y pipe + 350z midpipe + stock muffler = no hiss
Stock manifolds + kinetix cats + stock y pipe + 350z midpipe + stock muffler = hiss
Stock manifolds + crawford cats + stock y pipe + 350z midpipe + stock muffler = hiss
Stock manifolds + crawford cats + stillen catback = hiss
Stock manifolds + stock cats + stillen catback = hiss
Stock manifolds + test pipes + stillen catback = hiss
Headers + test pipes + stillen catback = hiss
I first heard that sound when I put my kinetix cats on. When I swapped for the crawford cats, I tried to track down the sound. Sounded like it was coming from the flex section of the OE ypipe.
A few months later I put on the stillen exhaust(replacing everything after the cats). The sound was still there. A few weeks later, I went back to the stock cats(unrelated issue), and the sound was still there. The sound is still there with test pipes+stock manifolds, as well as test pipes and headers.
So, I've had the following configurations
Stock = stock sound
Stock manifolds + stock cats + stock y pipe + 350z midpipe + stock muffler = no hiss
Stock manifolds + kinetix cats + stock y pipe + 350z midpipe + stock muffler = hiss
Stock manifolds + crawford cats + stock y pipe + 350z midpipe + stock muffler = hiss
Stock manifolds + crawford cats + stillen catback = hiss
Stock manifolds + stock cats + stillen catback = hiss
Stock manifolds + test pipes + stillen catback = hiss
Headers + test pipes + stillen catback = hiss
Originally Posted by trey.hutcheson
I applaud you guys for wanting to test fitment across model years, but I'm pretty sure there is only one difference between the 03/04's, and the 05/06's. Then of course you also have the awd's to worry about as well.
The only fitment issue amongst the model years that I know of is the hanger configuration for the rear section. Check around on aftermarket sites and you'll see exhaust mounting kits for the 05/06 models. I have a first gen stillen on my 05 now, and I just needed to change one hanger on the rear muffler. I know vodka ran the first gen stillen on his 05, automatic. Vodka, could you please share any fitment issues you experienced?
Regardless, I still stand by my statement that obtaining a stock car should be fairly easy. For example, I just did a search on Autotraders for all 2003 sedans, used, within 50 miles of Gardena(I don't know anything about LA). Autotrader lists 80 2003 sedans. Eighty. If you guys call about all 80 cars, and not a single owner or dealership agrees to let you have the car for a couple of days, let me know, and I'll paypal you $200 myself.
A couple of weeks ago Richie had his strut bar up for the group buy. I bought one for myself, and my wife was interested in one for her 07 sedan that is on order. Unfortunatly, Richie couldn't confirm fitment on an 07 sedan. So I took my strut bar back off, spent a couple of days, and finally tracked down a local 07 owner to test for fitment.
I know that an exhaust is much more complicated to fit than a strut bar. But aftermarket exhausts have been available for years, and the model year differences are publicly well known. I made the effort to find out for myself if the strut bar fit an 07, and I'm just a buyer. One would think an exhaust manufacturer could at least make the same effort for his own product.
I know I'm coming across as harsh. For that I apologize. I understand how projects have shifting priorities. But I just disagree with you when you try to balance blame with the community.
The only fitment issue amongst the model years that I know of is the hanger configuration for the rear section. Check around on aftermarket sites and you'll see exhaust mounting kits for the 05/06 models. I have a first gen stillen on my 05 now, and I just needed to change one hanger on the rear muffler. I know vodka ran the first gen stillen on his 05, automatic. Vodka, could you please share any fitment issues you experienced?
Regardless, I still stand by my statement that obtaining a stock car should be fairly easy. For example, I just did a search on Autotraders for all 2003 sedans, used, within 50 miles of Gardena(I don't know anything about LA). Autotrader lists 80 2003 sedans. Eighty. If you guys call about all 80 cars, and not a single owner or dealership agrees to let you have the car for a couple of days, let me know, and I'll paypal you $200 myself.
A couple of weeks ago Richie had his strut bar up for the group buy. I bought one for myself, and my wife was interested in one for her 07 sedan that is on order. Unfortunatly, Richie couldn't confirm fitment on an 07 sedan. So I took my strut bar back off, spent a couple of days, and finally tracked down a local 07 owner to test for fitment.
I know that an exhaust is much more complicated to fit than a strut bar. But aftermarket exhausts have been available for years, and the model year differences are publicly well known. I made the effort to find out for myself if the strut bar fit an 07, and I'm just a buyer. One would think an exhaust manufacturer could at least make the same effort for his own product.
I know I'm coming across as harsh. For that I apologize. I understand how projects have shifting priorities. But I just disagree with you when you try to balance blame with the community.
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has this guy called you yet? i know ur looking for an 03/04, but if you need my 05, u can...
6MT, stock except for air filter...
[Originally Posted by dangeruss17]
Yah it is an automatic
6MT, stock except for air filter...
[Originally Posted by dangeruss17]
Yah it is an automatic
Originally Posted by FastIntentions
Give me a call at the number I gave at your earliest convenience and we can hopefully get the ball rolling...Thanks, Tony
The only thing that prevented me from allowing my car is the cost.
Other companies bring on loaner cars but also give them the systems once the R&D is completed.
So if FI is willing to do this I am still game.
Other companies bring on loaner cars but also give them the systems once the R&D is completed.
So if FI is willing to do this I am still game.
dang it... why do I have to live so far away... does z-tube count as stock???
or does hks sport muffler count as stock??? everything else is factory for intake and exhaust... oh well... gotta sit on the sidelines for now...
or does hks sport muffler count as stock??? everything else is factory for intake and exhaust... oh well... gotta sit on the sidelines for now...
Originally Posted by FenixL1P
dang it... why do I have to live so far away... does z-tube count as stock???
or does hks sport muffler count as stock??? everything else is factory for intake and exhaust... oh well... gotta sit on the sidelines for now...
or does hks sport muffler count as stock??? everything else is factory for intake and exhaust... oh well... gotta sit on the sidelines for now...
Originally Posted by MEXTEP
The only thing that prevented me from allowing my car is the cost.
Other companies bring on loaner cars but also give them the systems once the R&D is completed.
So if FI is willing to do this I am still game.
Other companies bring on loaner cars but also give them the systems once the R&D is completed.
So if FI is willing to do this I am still game.
You guys want to complain and assume things - CALL!!!! Get info..
Most companies give you nothing and a 15% off the system/parts when they are released...that's what HKS, Tein and others do....
Originally Posted by FenixL1P
dang it... why do I have to live so far away... does z-tube count as stock???
or does hks sport muffler count as stock??? everything else is factory for intake and exhaust... oh well... gotta sit on the sidelines for now...
or does hks sport muffler count as stock??? everything else is factory for intake and exhaust... oh well... gotta sit on the sidelines for now...
Rick
Originally Posted by shakabradduh
has this guy called you yet? i know ur looking for an 03/04, but if you need my 05, u can...
6MT, stock except for air filter...
[Originally Posted by dangeruss17]
Yah it is an automatic
6MT, stock except for air filter...
[Originally Posted by dangeruss17]
Yah it is an automatic
Rick
Originally Posted by trey.hutcheson
I applaud you guys for wanting to test fitment across model years, but I'm pretty sure there is only one difference between the 03/04's, and the 05/06's. Then of course you also have the awd's to worry about as well.
The only fitment issue amongst the model years that I know of is the hanger configuration for the rear section. Check around on aftermarket sites and you'll see exhaust mounting kits for the 05/06 models. I have a first gen stillen on my 05 now, and I just needed to change one hanger on the rear muffler. I know vodka ran the first gen stillen on his 05, automatic. Vodka, could you please share any fitment issues you experienced?
Regardless, I still stand by my statement that obtaining a stock car should be fairly easy. For example, I just did a search on Autotraders for all 2003 sedans, used, within 50 miles of Gardena(I don't know anything about LA). Autotrader lists 80 2003 sedans. Eighty. If you guys call about all 80 cars, and not a single owner or dealership agrees to let you have the car for a couple of days, let me know, and I'll paypal you $200 myself.
A couple of weeks ago Richie had his strut bar up for the group buy. I bought one for myself, and my wife was interested in one for her 07 sedan that is on order. Unfortunatly, Richie couldn't confirm fitment on an 07 sedan. So I took my strut bar back off, spent a couple of days, and finally tracked down a local 07 owner to test for fitment.
I know that an exhaust is much more complicated to fit than a strut bar. But aftermarket exhausts have been available for years, and the model year differences are publicly well known. I made the effort to find out for myself if the strut bar fit an 07, and I'm just a buyer. One would think an exhaust manufacturer could at least make the same effort for his own product.
I know I'm coming across as harsh. For that I apologize. I understand how projects have shifting priorities. But I just disagree with you when you try to balance blame with the community.
The only fitment issue amongst the model years that I know of is the hanger configuration for the rear section. Check around on aftermarket sites and you'll see exhaust mounting kits for the 05/06 models. I have a first gen stillen on my 05 now, and I just needed to change one hanger on the rear muffler. I know vodka ran the first gen stillen on his 05, automatic. Vodka, could you please share any fitment issues you experienced?
Regardless, I still stand by my statement that obtaining a stock car should be fairly easy. For example, I just did a search on Autotraders for all 2003 sedans, used, within 50 miles of Gardena(I don't know anything about LA). Autotrader lists 80 2003 sedans. Eighty. If you guys call about all 80 cars, and not a single owner or dealership agrees to let you have the car for a couple of days, let me know, and I'll paypal you $200 myself.
A couple of weeks ago Richie had his strut bar up for the group buy. I bought one for myself, and my wife was interested in one for her 07 sedan that is on order. Unfortunatly, Richie couldn't confirm fitment on an 07 sedan. So I took my strut bar back off, spent a couple of days, and finally tracked down a local 07 owner to test for fitment.
I know that an exhaust is much more complicated to fit than a strut bar. But aftermarket exhausts have been available for years, and the model year differences are publicly well known. I made the effort to find out for myself if the strut bar fit an 07, and I'm just a buyer. One would think an exhaust manufacturer could at least make the same effort for his own product.
I know I'm coming across as harsh. For that I apologize. I understand how projects have shifting priorities. But I just disagree with you when you try to balance blame with the community.
These cars are far from perfect, and subtle changes, like hanger placements, can cause big problems in design, bends, etc.
We are here for all of your best interests...honestly. We are asking for your help, we are building this for you, if you all don't want it, I guess we don't have to build it.....but I really don't think that's so, given your current choices out there, and we want you to have a better choice as well, if possible.
Hope you understand...this isn't an arguing point, other than you want to blame us for not getting something you can't wait for, out sooner. We have spent a lot trying to make a system that works, the way you want it. It has been very difficult with the sedan to do well, which is why the pickings are VERY slim.
Also keep in mind, as we have always done thus far, we WANT you to bring us your car to get YOUR input on what we're building. We want you to hear what the result is, so we know if we've done good or not. Of course we know when things sound good or bad, but you are the customers....and a small sampling of test fits and rides, make all the difference in proving a winning product. Sound is subjective, and key in the build, as you all know.
Help us break the mold...
Rick