try the new style from injen or greddy, i have hks, it is reasonably good, but that long wait is not worth it.

 

I had mine for about 4k before I got rid of it. The sound was ok.. a bit too loud for my taste, the cans did have a unique design to avoid the loud exhaust sounds you get when you floor it. The look was cool at first.. but it got old.

I'd say it's one of the better N/A exhausts, but if you're going F/I in the future.. it's a waste of money.

 

Dude, that was a bit harsh! Junk? Yes I have the HKS kit, and it is far from JUNK! You car is personally one of my favorites on driver. To say something is junk that you obviously know NOTHING about is not very cool. If there is one thing HKS has that allot of other Mfg, don't IS QUALITY! I must say though from my experience HKS is a bit on the snobby side as far as customer service, that part does turn me off but calling their products junk is just plain ignorant, not trying to start a feud but c-mon man.

 

Have you heard it in person? Sound clips just don't quite sound the same.

 

that is, if anyone decides to go with a built block and FI. the HKS TD have 2.36" ID piping (60 mm), which is sufficient enough up to 400+ rwhp on a stock block (granted, if tuned). fits my application perfectly!

the reason i decided to order this exhaust is because of the sound. if you think the HKS is loud, you should hear the clips of other turbo exhausts such as the APS 2.5" and 3" TD... those are certainly loud, and perhaps maybe louder than the RS*R exmag, which is friggin' ear bleeding loud. the AAM 3" will be just as loud as APS 3" TD... these exhausts are for the diehard turbo junkies who don't give a damn about comfort.

although the performance of this exhaust will not even contend versus the turbo exhausts available, however i'll compromise a bit of performance for a lot of comfort.

 

As I said before, I have just the HKS muffler on my sedan. I love the sound and got many complements on it's sound this weekend at the "Raging Bull" ralley. I think it has added a few ponies and my wife justs loves the sound (God I am so lucky!). I got mine used for $175 and I think it's been the best money spent so far. The 2005 mid pipe is wonderful.

 

You say:

1. HKS seems to have a hold on the import scene
Could this be because HKS puts out Quality products, that are well thought out? They are the standard to which everyone else seems to try to attain.

2. The SC they have out is junk.
Have you ever looked at one in person? Rode in a HKS Supercharged Car?
How many engines have you heard of the HKS blowing up? On the other hand Greddy put their kit out right after the Z was released and based on FACT it has toasted a lot of engines. If any FI kit deserved to be called JUNK it would be the GREDDY.

3. They are coming out with a TT kit and people are "trippin"
Maybe people are "trippin"about the HKS kit because they KNOW that HKS puts out the best QUALITY products.

Just a little trivia question for you
Who manufactured the first electronic boost controller?

HKS has been the standard of quality in the industry for years and will continue to be until someone knocks them off.

Seems to me you just showed your true colors by posting unfounded comments about something evidentally you know nothing about, how does it feel to be GREEN with NV at the thought of someone producing a TT kit that will prove the APS and the GREDDY to be inferior.

Oh and one side note since we are expressing our opinions without regard to other fellow G and Z owners feelings........THE KENSTYLE KIT LOOKS LIKE R-I-C-E boil the the bag minute maid R-I-C-E

 

are there any sound clips of these exhuasts ??
btw whats the problem with not being able to have the HKS exhuast for FI cars... its the tubing? what is it too small too big ?

 

Wowa . . . Are we all getting just a bit thinned skinned about the comments towards the HKS exhaust? As long as people like and enjoy their particular set-ups, all is good.

 

The bottom line is that HKS is a quality product and the true dual exhaust is very functional. I can't wait to put mine on!

 

I should have updated the thread. Since posting I purchased and installed the HKS last week. I have to say now...I do beleive the HYPE. I look forward to getting in my car everytime now and getting the gas...Its worth the $$ and the wait if you can't find it right away.

 

haha!

nice! i love the hks! got it, didn't have to wait that long, eh 1 1/2 months, ahah mike, i still have this over you!!!!! to the person above glad you like it =)

 

bottom line.... if you're not FI, TD will kill your low end torque.....stick with non-td and you'll have you're low end.... and when you add a td and hf cats, you'll end up loosing more low end because yo're reducing even more back pressure.......

 

so your saying going wiht a Y-pipe type ehuast is better for N/A cars? could you or somone elaborate a little more on that.

 

This statement is absolutely wrong. I don't know where you heard that but please stop trying to spread rumors. The REAL bottom line is that a more free flowing exhaust will benefit any engine that is being restricted because it allows the engine breathe easier. An engine that breathes easier makes more power ... period. End of story! You want proof? This is a stock dyno of the VQ compared to the additon of an HKS Exhaust: