Motordyne XYZ-Pipe (Pilot Production)
08-04-2008, 07:08 PM
#250
I'm waiting to hear back from MRC for a test date. The hardware will arrive Thursday. My guess is Saturday would be good but lets see what works for them.
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I've tested many of the dual exhaust system variations with and without test pipes, resonators and cats, but most of the "single" systems were tested with the stock cats.
Sound Update:
I took a drive yesterday with the resonated XYZ, the Shockwave exhaust and test pipes... WOW!
Now the Z really is a rolling Shockwave on wheels!
With test pipes there is some drone at about 4-5K RPM but its nothing out of control. What is surprising is that even with test pipes there is still no rasp.
After that, I took out the rear section of the Shockwave exhaust and clamped on the VQ muffler section.
Switching between the two makes a HUGE difference in sound.
The Shockwave with test pipes is race car loud.
The VQ with the same test pipes sounds only a little more than a normal daily driver car.
And it only took about 5 minutes to switch.
All the other exhaust variations to be released will be similarly easy to do as well.
Being able to change the sound so easily and dramatically is a really nice feature. I'll have to get this on video so you can see and hear the difference first hand.
I won't even have to stop the video to show both configurations.
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I've tested many of the dual exhaust system variations with and without test pipes, resonators and cats, but most of the "single" systems were tested with the stock cats.
Sound Update:
I took a drive yesterday with the resonated XYZ, the Shockwave exhaust and test pipes... WOW!
Now the Z really is a rolling Shockwave on wheels!With test pipes there is some drone at about 4-5K RPM but its nothing out of control. What is surprising is that even with test pipes there is still no rasp.
After that, I took out the rear section of the Shockwave exhaust and clamped on the VQ muffler section.
Switching between the two makes a HUGE difference in sound.
The Shockwave with test pipes is race car loud.
The VQ with the same test pipes sounds only a little more than a normal daily driver car.
And it only took about 5 minutes to switch.
All the other exhaust variations to be released will be similarly easy to do as well.
Being able to change the sound so easily and dramatically is a really nice feature. I'll have to get this on video so you can see and hear the difference first hand.
I won't even have to stop the video to show both configurations.
08-05-2008, 03:40 PM
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OMG I want it I loved the buddy club exhaust(s14 i think), and invidia exhaust but this one is for me!!!!!!!!!!!! hurry hahaha hope is going to be any where from 800-1200 for the system
08-05-2008, 04:42 PM
#253
^ Your hopes will be realized shortly.
More XYZ will be ready tomorrow afternoon. And I promise to make the price competitive.
I'll also get the Titanium pics posted shortly. I just wish the camera could capture what the eye can see in Titanium.
Titanium can be soooo beautiful when done properly. The deep vibrance of colors simply doesn't come through when viewed through a camera lense.
I'll post the pics, but this is something you need to see in person to really appreciate.
The Titanium rainbow colors are really nice.
More XYZ will be ready tomorrow afternoon. And I promise to make the price competitive.
I'll also get the Titanium pics posted shortly. I just wish the camera could capture what the eye can see in Titanium.
Titanium can be soooo beautiful when done properly. The deep vibrance of colors simply doesn't come through when viewed through a camera lense.
I'll post the pics, but this is something you need to see in person to really appreciate.
The Titanium rainbow colors are really nice.
Last edited by Hydrazine; 08-05-2008 at 04:49 PM.
08-05-2008, 05:12 PM
#254
The camera is charged and ready to go.
I might can come earlier I'll let you know the time for sure.
I might can come earlier I'll let you know the time for sure.
Originally Posted by Hydrazine
I'm waiting to hear back from MRC for a test date. The hardware will arrive Thursday. My guess is Saturday would be good but lets see what works for them.
----
I've tested many of the dual exhaust system variations with and without test pipes, resonators and cats, but most of the "single" systems were tested with the stock cats.
Sound Update:
I took a drive yesterday with the resonated XYZ, the Shockwave exhaust and test pipes... WOW! Now the Z really is a rolling Shockwave on wheels!
With test pipes there is some drone at about 4-5K RPM but its nothing out of control. What is surprising is that even with test pipes there is still no rasp.
After that, I took out the rear section of the Shockwave exhaust and clamped on the VQ muffler section.
Switching between the two makes a HUGE difference in sound.
The Shockwave with test pipes is race car loud.
The VQ with the same test pipes sounds only a little more than a normal daily driver car.
And it only took about 5 minutes to switch.
All the other exhaust variations to be released will be similarly easy to do as well.
Being able to change the sound so easily and dramatically is a really nice feature. I'll have to get this on video so you can see and hear the difference first hand.
I won't even have to stop the video to show both configurations.
----
I've tested many of the dual exhaust system variations with and without test pipes, resonators and cats, but most of the "single" systems were tested with the stock cats.
Sound Update:
I took a drive yesterday with the resonated XYZ, the Shockwave exhaust and test pipes... WOW!
Now the Z really is a rolling Shockwave on wheels!With test pipes there is some drone at about 4-5K RPM but its nothing out of control. What is surprising is that even with test pipes there is still no rasp.
After that, I took out the rear section of the Shockwave exhaust and clamped on the VQ muffler section.
Switching between the two makes a HUGE difference in sound.
The Shockwave with test pipes is race car loud.
The VQ with the same test pipes sounds only a little more than a normal daily driver car.
And it only took about 5 minutes to switch.
All the other exhaust variations to be released will be similarly easy to do as well.
Being able to change the sound so easily and dramatically is a really nice feature. I'll have to get this on video so you can see and hear the difference first hand.
I won't even have to stop the video to show both configurations.
08-06-2008, 10:53 AM
#258
My bad tony, I wasn't keeping up with the thread 
I'm sorry I'm not able to help you out. I haven't had headlights for the past 3 weeks, so I can't drive or anything. I know the product will perform great. I want to say I am really sorry again for not being able to be a part of this I will definately buy the xyz-pipe from you in the future. Getting deployed in September so I'll have the money, and on top of that, you do military discounts which makes me 
Thanks for all your contributions to the Z/G platform!!!
I'm sorry I'm not able to help you out. I haven't had headlights for the past 3 weeks, so I can't drive or anything. I know the product will perform great. I want to say I am really sorry again for not being able to be a part of this I will definately buy the xyz-pipe from you in the future. Getting deployed in September so I'll have the money, and on top of that, you do military discounts which makes me Thanks for all your contributions to the Z/G platform!!!
08-06-2008, 07:14 PM
#259
DEPLOYING!?!
Stay safe bro. And thank you for your contributions to America!
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By the time you get back I'll have the Harakiri ready.
Here are some previews of some Ti tips and the Harakiri muffler.
For the Harakiri Ti muffler, there will be a completely different kit than Shockwave. The Harakiri as a kit will be listed at ~$900 configured with the muffler in the back and a midpipe with no resonator. (Similar to the JIC.)
The Shockwave has a large resonator with no muffler and, as a kit, will be listed ~$600.
The parts are interchangable with eachother so there are a number of different sounds possible. From nicely muffled to very loud.
Especially when you consider the XYZ modular options and other mufflers comming out there will be many, many different sounds possible.
Below are the pictures where the camera doesn't do justice. On the Harakiri muffler, the colors shift slightly with view angle.
Harakiri and everything else Titanium will be available for the 350Z, G35 and G37.
The first post has been updated with these pictures.
Stay safe bro. And thank you for your contributions to America!
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By the time you get back I'll have the Harakiri ready.
Here are some previews of some Ti tips and the Harakiri muffler.
For the Harakiri Ti muffler, there will be a completely different kit than Shockwave. The Harakiri as a kit will be listed at ~$900 configured with the muffler in the back and a midpipe with no resonator. (Similar to the JIC.)
The Shockwave has a large resonator with no muffler and, as a kit, will be listed ~$600.
The parts are interchangable with eachother so there are a number of different sounds possible. From nicely muffled to very loud.
Especially when you consider the XYZ modular options and other mufflers comming out there will be many, many different sounds possible.
Below are the pictures where the camera doesn't do justice. On the Harakiri muffler, the colors shift slightly with view angle.
Harakiri and everything else Titanium will be available for the 350Z, G35 and G37.
The first post has been updated with these pictures.
Last edited by Hydrazine; 08-06-2008 at 07:16 PM.
