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Old May 25, 2016 | 05:13 AM
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Hey guys, I was needing some help deciding between exhausts. I currently have test pipes so I was wondering what would be the loudest exhaust, but keep the vq sound. Currently deciding between the Invidia Gemini and the Megan Racing single. I want it to be loud but sound clean and retain the VQ note. thanks ahead of time guys.
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Old May 25, 2016 | 07:52 AM
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Old May 25, 2016 | 08:02 AM
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Megan will be louder but will not be that clean.

If I wanted loud I would go Tomei

If I was on a budget and wanted loud I would go Agency Power
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tdx2... but you will say it is too expensive
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Agency Power...

I just might have one with a Y-Pipe for sale.. If you're interested wait for the post.
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Old May 26, 2016 | 09:47 AM
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tdx2... but you will say it is too expensive
the best exhaust out there for a VQ. hands down
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Old May 26, 2016 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mignav01
the best exhaust out there for a VQ. hands down
Interesting.

Personally, since I trust Nissan, I've gone with S-Tune on both Z33s (included in the sale of my Z33N and new owner installed) and Z34 S-Tune on my 370ZN.

No real power gains from any of 'em but they sound better and totally retain the VQ sound on all three engine iterations.

If you are going to tune and track it (mid-to-high rpm range), would suggest either a large diameter 3" single or a dual system like the aforementioned TDX2 or Gemini - there will be power gains in that engine range.
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Old May 26, 2016 | 01:00 PM
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I can't justify spending 1700$ on some metal piping, at that point you're paying for the brand. I could understand if it was pure titanium all around but no, not for stainless, it could sound like gods most beautiful fart but I still wouldn't pay almost two grand for that. I wish they still made the Original shockwave single tip looking thing that was loud as ****.
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Old May 26, 2016 | 01:01 PM
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TDX2 and you will be very glad.
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Old May 26, 2016 | 01:17 PM
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Tomei is loud AF
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Old May 26, 2016 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee
tdx2... but you will say it is too expensive
Originally Posted by Z33E
I can't justify spending 1700$ on some metal piping, at that point you're paying for the brand. I could understand if it was pure titanium all around but no, not for stainless, it could sound like gods most beautiful fart but I still wouldn't pay almost two grand for that. I wish they still made the Original shockwave single tip looking thing that was loud as ****.
told ya, and no.... you are paying for research and development . tony at MD knows his shiite. from what i understand he is/was some kind of aerospace engineer. if you went with the full MD setup, you would be spending closer to $2300. you gotta pay to play, and you get what you pay for.

get the ebay crap, then tell us how bad the rasp is so we can say "we told ya so"

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Old May 26, 2016 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee
told ya, and no.... you are paying for research and development . tony at MD knows his shiite. from what i understand he is/was some kind of aerospace engineer. if you went with the full MD setup, you would be spending closer to $2300. you gotta pay to play, and you get what you pay for.

get the ebay crap, then tell us how bad the rasp is so we can say "we told ya so"

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so true. And you can find some good deals on the tdx2, I've seem them pop up for just over a grand used every so often
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Originally Posted by MicVelo
Interesting.

Personally, since I trust Nissan, I've gone with S-Tune on both Z33s (included in the sale of my Z33N and new owner installed) and Z34 S-Tune on my 370ZN.

No real power gains from any of 'em but they sound better and totally retain the VQ sound on all three engine iterations.

If you are going to tune and track it (mid-to-high rpm range), would suggest either a large diameter 3" single or a dual system like the aforementioned TDX2 or Gemini - there will be power gains in that engine range.
i put down more power with the tdx2 than i did gemini, about 11-13 whp (if i remember correctly) after retune of course

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Originally Posted by travlee
i put down more power with the tdx2 than i did gemini, about 11-13 whp (if i remember correctly) after retune of course
And well it should.

Remember your own line Trav.... "...gotta pay to play".
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Old May 26, 2016 | 04:28 PM
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true story, but you never seen me complain on cost of things.. then again, i didnt cheap out on parts

not to be a dick OP (well kinda) i prob spent more on my exhaust and tune than you will ever spend on parts
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Old May 26, 2016 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ZMoneyPIT
Agency Power...

I just might have one with a Y-Pipe for sale.. If you're interested wait for the post.
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Old May 26, 2016 | 09:58 PM
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ever think about doing a custom exhaust? I used a universal single Greddy muffler and it sounds amazing. I have 3 inch piping from the Y pipe back. also have test pipes.

I'll try to get a video up in the morning when I get home from work.
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Old May 26, 2016 | 10:42 PM
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There is a tdx2 exhaust for sale right now on the g35driver forums FWIW... Asking 1100
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Old May 27, 2016 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ZMoneyPIT
Agency Power...

I just might have one with a Y-Pipe for sale.. If you're interested wait for the post.
951 385 2512

Your messages are full I can't reply there
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