The Sedan Exhaust Thread
OEM (with Magnaflow tips welded to the cans)
ARK Grip - ARK | GRiP | Infiniti Q40 (G35/G37) Sedan (07-15)
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Fast Intentions - http://www.fastintentions.com/produc...products_id/77
Which can be ordered in 2.25" or 2.5" pipes, with resonator delete or 12" or 18"
Their x-pipe design is pretty sleek. And the bends are smooth.
OBX - Home - OBX Racing Sports
Wait, I can't find OBX catback for the Sedan.
ARK Grip - ARK | GRiP | Infiniti Q40 (G35/G37) Sedan (07-15)
Fast Intentions - http://www.fastintentions.com/produc...products_id/77
Which can be ordered in 2.25" or 2.5" pipes, with resonator delete or 12" or 18"
Their x-pipe design is pretty sleek. And the bends are smooth.
OBX - Home - OBX Racing Sports
Wait, I can't find OBX catback for the Sedan.
Last edited by Rochester; Jun 22, 2018 at 02:42 PM.
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ARK Grip - ARK | GRiP | Infiniti Q40 (G35/G37) Sedan (07-15)
Fast Intentions - http://www.fastintentions.com/produc...products_id/77
OBX - Home - OBX Racing Sports
Wait, I can't find OBX catback for the Sedan.
Fast Intentions - http://www.fastintentions.com/produc...products_id/77
OBX - Home - OBX Racing Sports
Wait, I can't find OBX catback for the Sedan.
ARK weighs significantly more than FI or MD exhaust. I think 77lb. Vaguely remember FI/MD to weigh more around the 57lb range or lighter. I just remember there being a significant weight difference. Upside though, ARK is going to withstand bumps and scrapes a lot better.
To add on with what Rochester said, the ARK also hangs alot lower compared to the F.I. I think most individuals on this forum tend to choose F.I. unless (1) They don't want to wait for the build-time or (2) They want soemthing more aggressive like MD or GTHAUS or (3) They want a cheaper alternative therefore leading into OBX, axle backs, custom exhausts, etc.
I think people tend to pick ARK because it is known as one of the "deeper" exhaust tones. Thats why I picked it over the F.I at the time I bought it as well as not wanted to wait for the build-time. But if you are going to slam your car, I would avoid ARK. If its a moderate drop to get rid of the wheel gap, then you might be able to get away with the ARK and not scraping after every bump / driveway. To give you an idea, I was on stock 4x4 ride height and I still scrapped on deep driveways.
I think people tend to pick ARK because it is known as one of the "deeper" exhaust tones. Thats why I picked it over the F.I at the time I bought it as well as not wanted to wait for the build-time. But if you are going to slam your car, I would avoid ARK. If its a moderate drop to get rid of the wheel gap, then you might be able to get away with the ARK and not scraping after every bump / driveway. To give you an idea, I was on stock 4x4 ride height and I still scrapped on deep driveways.
Looking at these pictures actually makes me remember something. Weight. I have no idea on OBX so I'll skip that.
ARK weighs significantly more than FI or MD exhaust. I think 77lb. Vaguely remember FI/MD to weigh more around the 57lb range or lighter. I just remember there being a significant weight difference. Upside though, ARK is going to withstand bumps and scrapes a lot better.
ARK weighs significantly more than FI or MD exhaust. I think 77lb. Vaguely remember FI/MD to weigh more around the 57lb range or lighter. I just remember there being a significant weight difference. Upside though, ARK is going to withstand bumps and scrapes a lot better.
Great point about weight.
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Hello Exhaust Enthusiasts,
I would have an exhaust that sounds very similar, if not the same, as this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKmlk8dLwRM.
I would have an exhaust that sounds very similar, if not the same, as this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKmlk8dLwRM.
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To add on with what Rochester said, the ARK also hangs alot lower compared to the F.I. I think most individuals on this forum tend to choose F.I. unless (1) They don't want to wait for the build-time or (2) They want soemthing more aggressive like MD or GTHAUS or (3) They want a cheaper alternative therefore leading into OBX, axle backs, custom exhausts, etc.
I think people tend to pick ARK because it is known as one of the "deeper" exhaust tones. Thats why I picked it over the F.I at the time I bought it as well as not wanted to wait for the build-time. But if you are going to slam your car, I would avoid ARK. If its a moderate drop to get rid of the wheel gap, then you might be able to get away with the ARK and not scraping after every bump / driveway. To give you an idea, I was on stock 4x4 ride height and I still scrapped on deep driveways.
I think people tend to pick ARK because it is known as one of the "deeper" exhaust tones. Thats why I picked it over the F.I at the time I bought it as well as not wanted to wait for the build-time. But if you are going to slam your car, I would avoid ARK. If its a moderate drop to get rid of the wheel gap, then you might be able to get away with the ARK and not scraping after every bump / driveway. To give you an idea, I was on stock 4x4 ride height and I still scrapped on deep driveways.
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Looking at these pictures actually makes me remember something. Weight. I have no idea on OBX so I'll skip that.
ARK weighs significantly more than FI or MD exhaust. I think 77lb. Vaguely remember FI/MD to weigh more around the 57lb range or lighter. I just remember there being a significant weight difference. Upside though, ARK is going to withstand bumps and scrapes a lot better.
ARK weighs significantly more than FI or MD exhaust. I think 77lb. Vaguely remember FI/MD to weigh more around the 57lb range or lighter. I just remember there being a significant weight difference. Upside though, ARK is going to withstand bumps and scrapes a lot better.
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From: Endicott, NY
Looking at these pictures actually makes me remember something. Weight. I have no idea on OBX so I'll skip that.
ARK weighs significantly more than FI or MD exhaust. I think 77lb. Vaguely remember FI/MD to weigh more around the 57lb range or lighter. I just remember there being a significant weight difference. Upside though, ARK is going to withstand bumps and scrapes a lot better.
ARK weighs significantly more than FI or MD exhaust. I think 77lb. Vaguely remember FI/MD to weigh more around the 57lb range or lighter. I just remember there being a significant weight difference. Upside though, ARK is going to withstand bumps and scrapes a lot better.
OEM (with Magnaflow tips welded to the cans)
ARK Grip - ARK | GRiP | Infiniti Q40 (G35/G37) Sedan (07-15)
Fast Intentions - http://www.fastintentions.com/produc...products_id/77
Which can be ordered in 2.25" or 2.5" pipes, with resonator delete or 12" or 18"
Their x-pipe design is pretty sleek. And the bends are smooth.
OBX - Home - OBX Racing Sports
Wait, I can't find OBX catback for the Sedan.
ARK Grip - ARK | GRiP | Infiniti Q40 (G35/G37) Sedan (07-15)
Fast Intentions - http://www.fastintentions.com/produc...products_id/77
Which can be ordered in 2.25" or 2.5" pipes, with resonator delete or 12" or 18"
Their x-pipe design is pretty sleek. And the bends are smooth.
OBX - Home - OBX Racing Sports
Wait, I can't find OBX catback for the Sedan.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Catback....c100290.m3507 Here it is on EBAY...looks almost identical to the ARK
Yep.Let me tell you, WOT in 2nd gear through an underpass... it's pretty awesome. Just did that a little while ago with a huge, childish grin on my face.
But it's a combination of things. 2.5" pipes, 18" resonators, resonated high-flow cats, resonated tips, and an aftermarket intake.
I have a pretty good grasp on how to replicate it, but I want to experiment with a slightly different setup that will hopefully be a bit quieter. I'm going to keep my stock resonators and replace the magnaflow 3 chambers with the 2 chambered mufflers and see how it turns out. I'm expecting a similar tone, but just at a lower decibel. If all else fails, I can always revert to the setup in that video, and I know exactly how that'll sound. Hopefully I'll be able to generate a sound clip that is worth posting.
Hey look at this, a thread about the OBX catback for the sedan!
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...pics-vids.html
Price is great, fitment looks good, design looks OK, welds are awkwardly discolored... kind of steam-punk looking.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...pics-vids.html
Price is great, fitment looks good, design looks OK, welds are awkwardly discolored... kind of steam-punk looking.
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well that's why I do like the ARK, no welds, the ARK may last years ? will the OBX be able to stand the NY winter salted winter roads?? will it be durable??...will I have to replace it sooner than the ARK ? these are my concerns... saving $700 is big , but in the end, will it be a mistake to go cheaper ?....I do like the FI, but hell at this point I might as well wait till next spring being that its a special order...but honestly, the OBX looks decent though Rochester pointed out a few flaws...flaws that concern me
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Probably should have posted my exhaust video here first. But here was a quick trip back from the post office. Video isnt the best, as I used my phone to record while being held in place with the passenger seat headrest. OBX(grip), Berks and intakes.