Review Resonated my Test Pipes

G37Sam · 03-24-2009, 06:47 PM

Yes, I should've listened to Tony @ FI and gotten the Resonated Test Pipes, but having zero experience with test pipes I thought I'd give them a try see how bad it actually is with the non-res and I pulled the trigger last month http://myg37.com/forums/intake-and-e...-and-vids.html

Don't get me wrong, those sound real sexy mated up with the FI exhaust, but at wot and high rpms the rasp just killed it. Also, accelerating slowly under 2k rpms was droney enough to block my ears after a long drive, same feeling you get walking out of a club.

Solution? Well I had two

1) Order Res TP (for like $600 with shipping/customs etc if not more and pay another 200 bux for installation

2) Take my car down to one of the best local Exhaust Fabricators and get resonators fitted in just for $220.. and that's what a sane man would've done

What we did was cut around 10" length from the test pipes and welding custom resonators in. That also meant that the O2 bung had to be moved down along the length of the test pipe since it had to be removed from the way. Here are pix of the resonator fabricated by them

Final product being let to cool off after all the welding work

I was pretty impressed with the results, of course the finish and welds are nothing compared to FI's but that's the least of my cocerns at the moment. Soundwise though, at WOT it brought it back the exotic note of FI.. I won't say those removed 100% of the rasp but they sure did cut down on a LOT OF IT!

In cabin noise also dropped which is great since im considering headers in the coming future. I couldn't be happier to be honest

Sam

aliiin · 03-24-2009, 06:49 PM

hm why didn't you use header wrap? i remember seeing a thread about it, and it worked pretty well.... also, are those welds good? they look kind of flimsy and not done properly to me

SilverBullet · 03-24-2009, 06:51 PM

Post sound clips!

G37Sam · 03-24-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aliiin

hm why didn't you use header wrap? i remember seeing a thread about it, and it worked pretty well.... also, are those welds good? they look kind of flimsy and not done properly to me

they're not the best I've seen but they get the job done.. Heat wrap shortens the life on any exhaust mod since it traps the heat causing insane thermal stresses on the wrapped part

Gamedog · 03-24-2009, 06:54 PM

Don't believe Sam guys, these are actually resonators for his Rocket Launcher that he keeps in his cave

It's all part of his plan!

G37Sam · 03-24-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBullet

Post sound clips!

i tried doing before and after sound clips, was just pointless.. my phone mic wasnt picking up the rasp for some reason.. you'd have to hear this in person to wet your pants

aliiin · 03-24-2009, 06:55 PM

lol gamedog... btw your car looks super dirty in the first pic haha

SilverBullet · 03-24-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37Sam

i tried doing before and after sound clips, was just pointless.. my phone mic wasnt picking up the rasp for some reason.. you'd have to hear this in person to wet your pants

Haha no problem. Just curious to hear the difference.

G37Sam · 03-24-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamedog

Don't believe Sam guys, these are actually resonators for his Rocket Launcher that he keeps in his cave

It's all part of his plan!

yeah, that's the rocket launcher that'll blow your @ss to pieces for whoring my thread lol stick to topic FOO!

Quote:

Originally Posted by aliiin

lol gamedog... btw your car looks super dirty in the first pic haha

dust, sandstorm & rain.. my car color freaking changed.. but I had her washed after all the work today

G37Sam · 03-24-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBullet

Haha no problem. Just curious to hear the difference.

yeah, besides, I tried recording a rolling video for them at WOT and all the mic picked up was the intakes roaring

elite · 03-24-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aliiin

btw your car looks super dirty in the first pic haha

He lives in the desert genius!

<----- Sam

SilverBullet · 03-24-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37Sam

yeah, besides, I tried recording a rolling video for them at WOT and all the mic picked up was the intakes roaring

You should tape your phone to your exhaust tip.

Gamedog · 03-24-2009, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37Sam

yeah, that's the rocket launcher that'll blow your @ss to pieces for whoring my thread lol stick to topic FOO!

No but seriously, glad you're happy with the outcome

elite · 03-24-2009, 07:04 PM

aliiin · 03-24-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elite

He lives in the desert genius!

<----- Sam

well no chit sherlock lol i knew he lived in the desert i was just poking fun at him

03-24-2009, 06:47 PM	#1
G37Sam Post whores must die!! 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lebanon & UAE Posts: 9,965	Resonated my Test Pipes Yes, I should've listened to Tony @ FI and gotten the Resonated Test Pipes, but having zero experience with test pipes I thought I'd give them a try see how bad it actually is with the non-res and I pulled the trigger last month http://myg37.com/forums/intake-and-e...-and-vids.html Don't get me wrong, those sound real sexy mated up with the FI exhaust, but at wot and high rpms the rasp just killed it. Also, accelerating slowly under 2k rpms was droney enough to block my ears after a long drive, same feeling you get walking out of a club. Solution? Well I had two 1) Order Res TP (for like $600 with shipping/customs etc if not more and pay another 200 bux for installation 2) Take my car down to one of the best local Exhaust Fabricators and get resonators fitted in just for $220.. and that's what a sane man would've done What we did was cut around 10" length from the test pipes and welding custom resonators in. That also meant that the O2 bung had to be moved down along the length of the test pipe since it had to be removed from the way. Here are pix of the resonator fabricated by them Final product being let to cool off after all the welding work I was pretty impressed with the results, of course the finish and welds are nothing compared to FI's but that's the least of my cocerns at the moment. Soundwise though, at WOT it brought it back the exotic note of FI.. I won't say those removed 100% of the rasp but they sure did cut down on a LOT OF IT! In cabin noise also dropped which is great since im considering headers in the coming future. I couldn't be happier to be honest Sam __________________ '08 AG G37S 5AT \| Fully Loaded \| Tint \| Clear Bra \| FI CF Catback \| PC Rims \| BB's V2 GK \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Painted Grille \| 4x20mm H&R Spacers \| Stillen 3rd Gen Intakes \| FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| Customized Fox Resonators \| FR:245/40 RR:275/35 \| UR Crank Pulley \| PIAA Fogs Before you post: - Check out this lovely feature! - Read our Guidelines - Read the forum rules - Learn how to post Not knowing your way around? \| Getting lost in this place? \| Looking for factory manuals? \| Want to become premier? \| Want to mod but don't know where to start? \| Need specs of OEM wheels? \| Got G? Check In! \| We know what a G looks like, what do you look like? \| Classic post? Post it up Last edited by G37Sam; 05-30-2009 at 01:22 AM.

03-24-2009, 06:49 PM	#2
aliiin Premier Member Trader Score: (4) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,361	hm why didn't you use header wrap? i remember seeing a thread about it, and it worked pretty well.... also, are those welds good? they look kind of flimsy and not done properly to me __________________ I'm a noooooooooooooooooooob who doesn't remember to log out.

03-24-2009, 06:51 PM	#3
SilverBullet Premier Member 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,142	Post sound clips! __________________ \|Tint\|\|Tanabe Coils\|\|LEDS\|\|Injen\|\|HKS\|\|Kinetix\|\|BBGK V2\|\|SPC\|\|Hotchkis\|\|GT Spec\|\|Bat's Overlays\|\|Black OEM Rims\|\|Black Grill\|\|Nismo Shift knob\|\|Cobb\|

03-24-2009, 06:54 PM	#5
Gamedog Praise D Low'rd 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Reeferside, CA Posts: 11,630	Don't believe Sam guys, these are actually resonators for his Rocket Launcher that he keeps in his cave It's all part of his plan! __________________ []G37S[]6MT[] []InjenTechnology[]ModularConcept[]Migliore[]JDM420[]DetailedImage[]SPC[]Seibon[]GT-SPEC[]Rotora[]Hawk[] \|TEAM OUTCAST VP\|

03-24-2009, 06:55 PM	#7
aliiin Premier Member Trader Score: (4) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,361	lol gamedog... btw your car looks super dirty in the first pic haha __________________ I'm a noooooooooooooooooooob who doesn't remember to log out.

03-24-2009, 07:04 PM	#14
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