gazzard27 Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 hi guys, im looking to Decat (not worried about MOT or anything) the car will be getting uprev'd at some point so no worries on power front. just wondering the best decats to get ? with regards to the CEL etc and also quality vs price ? ive seen some on amazon with no brand just wondered if anyones had experience with any of these or are currently running non branded decats? example http://www.amazon.com/Nissan-FairLadyZ-Exhaust-Downpipe-Straight/dp/B007BVUAZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425549922&sr=8-1&keywords=350z+test+pipe just seems some of the branded stuff is expensive but if its worth it im willing to pay the extra... was looking at berk test pipes with the CEL fix from tarmacsportz if anyones used these also? Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Hi, Have a look here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/94812-torqen-350z-hfc-headers-y-pipes-and-decats/ Most popular ones are the Berk. PM me if you'd like to place an order or need further information. Adrian 1 Quote
gazzard27 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Posted March 5, 2015 thanks for the swift reply do the berks come with the CEL fix option? just something ive seen on tarmacsportz. also do they come with everything i need to fit, new bolts and gaskets etc? thankyou Quote
morgs Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) I've got the Berks and yes they do, but it's not 100% If you're getting an UpRev though, it's not really something to worry about too much. Berks do seem to be the most popular, they have a bit of a rasp to them which I love, but some don't like. If you want less/no rasp, look at the ARK decats, they are a chunk more £ though. ETA: Yes they do come with CEL fix and gaskets, can't remember on the bolts. Edited March 6, 2015 by morgs Quote
GMballistic Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Another plus 1 here for the Berks De-Cats. I went for Berks as I knew the quality of Berks products was good after having their HFC's previously but also because the Berks De-Cats where one of the few De-Cats that came with extra O2 bungs on each pipe so that you can fit wide band O2 sensors if you want to run AFR gauges. Very happy with mine and the sound is amazing imo. Quote
gazzard27 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks for the replies guys.. Berks all out of stock at the moment So i ordered kinetix test pipes that look almost identical and claim no cel either. I'll post pics and vids in a week or so. Thanks to Adrian @torqen for sorting me out and being so understanding to my newbie quiz questions 1 Quote
gazzard27 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Posted March 7, 2015 I dont doubt that once i turn that ignition on Anyone else running kinetix? I also need exhaust advice... what would go well with the kinetix. .. im staying N/A so dont want dual 3" pipes cause id imagine that'd lose power. Correct me if im wrong and exhaust recommendations needed Quote
GMballistic Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Gazza exhaust wise it is hard to recommend especially not knowing your budget but also because everyone has a slightly different idea usually of what sounds good to them. Have a good look here: http://www.tarmacsportz.co.uk/products.aspx?CategoryId=32850911-9f8a-43e4-a5fc-24678e254d1d Lot's of choices & different priced systems ~ once you find something you like then maybe ask the question to see what owners of that exhaust system you're after think. Quote
gazzard27 Posted March 9, 2015 Author Posted March 9, 2015 thats true... was just trying to get an idea as im staying N/A, so i dont think huge dual pipes would be good power wise. but i do love the sound of the ARK true dual and the HKS. but i think they are a tad pricey. Quote
morgs Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Cobra system seems to be popular, good balance of sound/quality/price/looks. I haven't seen many with the Kinetix, so couldn't comment on how they would go with them, but plenty with Berks and I imagine it wouldn't be massively different.. Quote
gazzard27 Posted March 9, 2015 Author Posted March 9, 2015 yeah ive been told the cobra is good by a few, but then others claim its not so good. Might see what torqen can get me for a good price Quote
gazzard27 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Posted March 21, 2015 Just picked up my kinetix decats from Adrian @torqen... cant wait to fit them TThanks again Adrian Quote
pjf1985 Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 I have the Cobra unsilenced on mine and can't fault them except the management light won't stay off. Doesn't really bother me tbh, the sound makes up for it Quote
gazzard27 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Posted March 22, 2015 They're fitted Cant wait to take em for a run BIt of a bitch to fit but got it done in around 3-4 hours... its doing up the nuts n bolts on the decats that's the hard part. Quote
AaronC350z Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Just put japspeed ones on mine ! The o2 sensor spacer bung works a treat no EML Worth looking into.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
pjf1985 Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Just put japspeed ones on mine ! The o2 sensor spacer bung works a treat no EML Worth looking into.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Has anyone tried the o2 spacer on the Cobra decats and know if it works? Can't get rid of the EML on mine. Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Aaron, keep an eye on the Japspeed, they're known to have really bad fitment and weldings to crack. 1 Quote
AaronC350z Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Aaron, keep an eye on the Japspeed, they're known to have really bad fitment and weldings to crack.cheers for the heads up ! To be honest when i fitted them they were pretty snug, ran the car and checked for leaks and there was non present.. But i will keep my eyes open ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Dynamic Turtle Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 How important are mufflers / resonated solutions using test pipes? Are they MUCH noisier than cats or HFC? Quote
gazzard27 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Posted March 25, 2015 Car sounds good apart from this rattle i mentioned in another post. .. kinetix have the eml fix and its been fine until this morning light came on on the way to work Is mapping the only way to get this off? Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Reece, first, you need to read the error and find out if it is caused by the decats. Secondly, you need to sort the exhaust leak. If the error persist after that you can try filling the test pipes with steel wool. There are many users in US that are using this trick for many thousands of miles and over 1 year with no problem. Lastly, you can disable the sensors with UpRev tune. Quote
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