klaze1

I am in the market for an exhaust right now, and I am looking for the best performing while having a good sound as well. If I could afford it id go with the Amuse R1 or ARC but uhh yeah. So id like to get a few opinions on the exhausts I have narrowed it down to, also if anyone has some other types of exhausts to suggest im open to it.. other than that I wanna see what you guys have to say about it. I will be purchasing the Injen CAI's and some TP's / hfc's at the same time if it makes any difference.

EDIT: I will not be going turbo anytime soon.

300zx1985

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JIC looks good on the nismo, is light, sounds good

08SilverZ

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Just installed the Bassani last night, so far I love it! Great sound to it, but i'm also running stock cats

350z 6spd

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I would go for the MD dual shockwave if you like a loud exhaust. It has an awesome tone. There's no need for the 3inch MD TDX on an N/A although I haven't heard it in person. The Bassani has a nice tone but is a little quiet IMO.

TheOtherRob

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MD Dual Shockwave FTW!

scotts300

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If you are considering the MD (single), you should read this. There are a lot of sound clips for you to consider it: https://my350z.com/forum/intake-exha...ml#post7479365

klaze1

interesting opinions, anyone have anything to say about the gains performance wise?

TheOtherRob

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Well the TDX is more of a Turbo application exhaust, so I would through that one out.

Power wise, its a catback, test pipes will gain more power than a cat back. Of course both exhausts are going to gain some power over stock, but against each other I dont see there being a big marginal difference. I would go with what you think sounds better. If you like a quieter, deep exhaust, then bassani. If you want a deep growl loud exhaust, then MD.

Here are some vids of mine.

Here is stock cats.
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Here is Berk HFC added: HFC actually made it a little more "bright" I guess is the best way to describe it.
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kyx4n

^ just wondering, have you heard the bassani in person?

if so how much softer is it compared to the shockwave?

TheOtherRob

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My friend on here Cheshirecat79 has it, and its ALOT quieter. It has a nice sounds to it, but its a little on the quiet side for me.

klaze1

well I book it a lot on the streets, I plan on getting stillen HFC + Injen intakes installed at the same time also, I dont want to be TOO loud

TheOtherRob

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Well the nice thing about the MD is that you have many options. Such as:

Dual SS Canisters
Dual Ti Canisters
No Canister (This is what I have)
Y Pipe is interchangeable with a: Resonator, Straight pipe, and a cat.

So you have many options on how you want to build your exhaust to make it sounds the way you want. I am running the Dual Shockwave with no rear canisters and the resonator on the Y pipe.

So in your case, I would suggest the Dual Shockwave with the Dual SS Canisters, and the resonator on the Y pipe. That should give you a nice deep sound and should not be as loud as mine. Or you can go with the Bassani. One thing to consider also, is that the Bassani is not a great looking exhaust IMO, the Canister versions of the Shockwave look the injen and HKS style and sound great, and you now have the option for standard Ti tips or a little more for the rolled ti tips.

klaze1

thanks a lot every1 who has giving me some input, I think I am close to making my decision, especially rob lol, thanks man.

TheOtherRob

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No problem. Im sure you will be happy between either one. Both are great exhausts.

cheshirecat79

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The Bassani is great for me since I use the car as a daily driver. I can't have something that's obscenely loud to the point where my head is still rattling after I drive for 45 minutes. The tone is great and it's louder than stock. It doesn't get high-pitched at higher RPMs like the Nismo... pretty deep throughout.

I'm using stock cats. In my opinion it sounds the best with HFC's. The Shockwave on TheOtherRob's car sounds great- not "ricey" at all, but damn. It is LOUD. I feel sorry for his neighbors.

John H.

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From ownership experience, Bassani sound great, however, build quality is crap. I had welds break at the X pipe. Over the phone, they gave me the run-around. Since they were local, I went down there to resolve the matter. I was given a replacement, which I unloaded ASAP. They need to stick with what they are good at, making gym equipment.

abushong504

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I am biased of course, but I love the md dual shockwave. Very easy to install, looks great and the sound is pure sex. I have gotten so many compliments on it. You can't go wrong with it. Also, Tony at motordyne has great customer service.

You can't beat great service plus great products. MD FTW!!

SexyRob

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love my bassani, had no problems with build quality what so ever.

once I put HFCs on it became full on sex, love all the deep notes, keeps the ricers away.

67ZNISMO

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....you can't go wrong with MD Shockwave! Superior build quality, great sound...PROVEN GAINS..can i say more?

terrasmak

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Motordyne exhausts FTMFW