For everyone here who is looking to get the exhaust hangers off. White lithium or Silicone grease works great, the white crap or clear crap. a flat head and the little silicone will work wonders on sliding those exhausts off. Plus the Sil-Glide stuff works in a temp range of 500 - 3000 degrees, safe for the exhaust heat and the rubber bushings won't degrade. As for the tomei... fk8 tomei's are made by tomei USA not Japan, I guess the stuff that comes from Japan is packaged a whole lot better. The tomei has lots of drone and is very loud. However, it comes with a tailpipe silencer that does a decent job of removing much of the painful drone. I will say with a factory cat and the dual muffler, it is tasteful and enjoyable in my opinion. I have the Type R style and purchased the single exit muffler after the fact. No regrets. I still love my Tomei, the weight savings are certainly noticeable when combined with lightweight wheels you can shed almost 100 lbs on your FK8.
Late to comment but I just received my Tomei Type D for my FL5 and the box arrived undamaged and everything inside was well packaged with lots of bubble wrap and cardboard around all the pieces. From the earlier comment about the box arriving crushed, that sounds like a major shipper failure and not something that would happen even with the normal abusive handling of packages. Don't let the click-bait title and first part of this video deter you from ordering this exhaust.
@@speedrocker13 Title is just my personal opinion. In my opinion, it is the worst exhaust I could have bought. I prefer flanged > slip joint connections. The tomei is cheaper quality mass produced titanium, and it has a disgusting amount of rasp past 3000 rpms (don’t even want to know what it would sound like if you had a downpipe.) The silencers are also terrible to bolt in. The damaged package was just icing on top for the title. I like the weight savings with titanium, but now i’d have gone with a Rampage catback, boost logic valved or even other stainless steel options. Again, this is just my personal opinion. Can’t speak for everyone, but I got sick of my tomei VERY fast.
@@KevinTa02 Everyone has their own taste for sure when it comes to exhaust sound. I was mainly pointing out that the damaged package is a reflection on the shipper and not of Tomei. From what I see, the material quality, welds and fitment on the Tomei are extremely good. My silencers will stay in their plastic bags and stores away somewhere never to be installed, so I can't speak to that specifically but yeah since they predrilled one hole, they should have predrilled them all so it was purely a bolt on process. I wish they didn't drill the one hole since it's offset from the center which seems intentional but confusing to me from an aesthetic perspective.
shipping damage is the fault of the shipper/vendor (insufficient packing) and the carrier (careless package handling). for a person who seems to do a lot of exhaust installs, your methods need some work.
@@KevinTa02 hanger pliers are a must, if even only for 1 job; they make it so much easier....so why was it the most horrible exhaust again? looks or sound?
@@K03sportThe sound and brand in itself is great. Just a play on words because this particular one came damaged (waited 14 months for backorder) and it was a PITA hammering all the slip joints to make the pieces fit as it should. Not a big deal but when you pay 2 grand and wait so long you wouldn’t want to tolerate inconveniences like this.
im ngl, this exhaust setup sounds almost identical to my 10th gen LX except I got a flowmaster DBX replacing my resonator and I deleted my box muffler. Very Nice👍
I tried, unfortunately nobody wanted to claim responsibility :( Couldn’t return it either because return policy expired due to waiting 1.5 yrs on backorder
Damn brother. I’m looking into the same exhaust for my Type R. Is it obnoxious on the road though? I do alot of roadtrips so I don’t want the exhaust to be too damn loud when I’m crusing on the highway. (I usually got people in my backseats)
The drone is really bad at highway cruising speed, I think my ears would bleed after an hour. I’d probably recommend HKS or Blitz. I’ve heard both of those have close to no drone. (Blitz is a little louder than HKS.)
Hey bro, just wondering if your interested on doing a trade? i have a amuse r1 full Ti exhaust. I'm from yyc as well, so lmk maybe we can go for a cruise or something this summer.
@@KevinTa02 gotcha its just that I ordered a wrong set and got a dual reso on my r1's so it sounds just like oem on cold start and the only time it gets loud is when your going over 50. i like the exhaust dont get me wrong i just ordered the wrong set hjahaha lets go for a cruise this summer bro
@@fk8_clyde yeah for sure man that’d be sweet. You got an instagram or something? Might hit you up soon regarding exhaust trade if you’re still interested.
@@ethanmoore4314 I have prl, best value for dollar in my opinion. if you like carbon fiber then eventuri or hks. other than that sound/noise is practically the same for intakes on this car
For everyone here who is looking to get the exhaust hangers off. White lithium or Silicone grease works great, the white crap or clear crap. a flat head and the little silicone will work wonders on sliding those exhausts off. Plus the Sil-Glide stuff works in a temp range of 500 - 3000 degrees, safe for the exhaust heat and the rubber bushings won't degrade.
As for the tomei... fk8 tomei's are made by tomei USA not Japan, I guess the stuff that comes from Japan is packaged a whole lot better. The tomei has lots of drone and is very loud. However, it comes with a tailpipe silencer that does a decent job of removing much of the painful drone. I will say with a factory cat and the dual muffler, it is tasteful and enjoyable in my opinion. I have the Type R style and purchased the single exit muffler after the fact. No regrets. I still love my Tomei, the weight savings are certainly noticeable when combined with lightweight wheels you can shed almost 100 lbs on your FK8.
Exited to hear that … drone is crazy … gonna try the silencers next time I drive
@@josep2161 it is day and night! the tomei is still a loud exhaust but resonator, muffler and the silencer makes long drives not an ear sore
Exhaust hangar removal tool definitely comes in clutch, no more wrestling with stubborn hangars
I wish I ordered one before, it was a circus show trying to get them off lol
Late to comment but I just received my Tomei Type D for my FL5 and the box arrived undamaged and everything inside was well packaged with lots of bubble wrap and cardboard around all the pieces. From the earlier comment about the box arriving crushed, that sounds like a major shipper failure and not something that would happen even with the normal abusive handling of packages. Don't let the click-bait title and first part of this video deter you from ordering this exhaust.
@@speedrocker13 Title is just my personal opinion. In my opinion, it is the worst exhaust I could have bought. I prefer flanged > slip joint connections. The tomei is cheaper quality mass produced titanium, and it has a disgusting amount of rasp past 3000 rpms (don’t even want to know what it would sound like if you had a downpipe.) The silencers are also terrible to bolt in. The damaged package was just icing on top for the title. I like the weight savings with titanium, but now i’d have gone with a Rampage catback, boost logic valved or even other stainless steel options. Again, this is just my personal opinion. Can’t speak for everyone, but I got sick of my tomei VERY fast.
@@KevinTa02 Everyone has their own taste for sure when it comes to exhaust sound. I was mainly pointing out that the damaged package is a reflection on the shipper and not of Tomei. From what I see, the material quality, welds and fitment on the Tomei are extremely good.
My silencers will stay in their plastic bags and stores away somewhere never to be installed, so I can't speak to that specifically but yeah since they predrilled one hole, they should have predrilled them all so it was purely a bolt on process. I wish they didn't drill the one hole since it's offset from the center which seems intentional but confusing to me from an aesthetic perspective.
Large channel lock pliers work well on exhaust hangers. WD-40 always.
Absolutely, not sure why but we had none of those in the garage haha
shipping damage is the fault of the shipper/vendor (insufficient packing) and the carrier (careless package handling). for a person who seems to do a lot of exhaust installs, your methods need some work.
Yep, the box arrived at the door crushed. Thanks for the tips tho good to know!
@@KevinTa02 hanger pliers are a must, if even only for 1 job; they make it so much easier....so why was it the most horrible exhaust again? looks or sound?
@@K03sportThe sound and brand in itself is great. Just a play on words because this particular one came damaged (waited 14 months for backorder) and it was a PITA hammering all the slip joints to make the pieces fit as it should. Not a big deal but when you pay 2 grand and wait so long you wouldn’t want to tolerate inconveniences like this.
@@KevinTa02 noted. it's under the car so no one will see it. enjoy. cheers.
im ngl, this exhaust setup sounds almost identical to my 10th gen LX except I got a flowmaster DBX replacing my resonator and I deleted my box muffler. Very Nice👍
That’s sweet! It must sound great
With this damage i would Send it back!
I tried, unfortunately nobody wanted to claim responsibility :( Couldn’t return it either because return policy expired due to waiting 1.5 yrs on backorder
Damn brother. I’m looking into the same exhaust for my Type R. Is it obnoxious on the road though? I do alot of roadtrips so I don’t want the exhaust to be too damn loud when I’m crusing on the highway.
(I usually got people in my backseats)
The drone is really bad at highway cruising speed, I think my ears would bleed after an hour. I’d probably recommend HKS or Blitz. I’ve heard both of those have close to no drone. (Blitz is a little louder than HKS.)
@@KevinTa02 Damnn thanks for the advice brother. Sick vid too. 🦅🇺🇸
@@TheSaltyBiscuit1Thank you man I hope you find what your looking for!
Hks is good with plm frontpipe
Awe Touring for no drone
hey great video! what intake are you running?
Thanks! I’ve got the Prl intake paired with Prl titanium turbo inlet
Hey bro, just wondering if your interested on doing a trade? i have a amuse r1 full Ti exhaust. I'm from yyc as well, so lmk maybe we can go for a cruise or something this summer.
The r1’s quality is soooo good, but i’ll have to think about it. I’m kinda enjoying being a ricer right now with the tomei haha
@@KevinTa02 gotcha its just that I ordered a wrong set and got a dual reso on my r1's so it sounds just like oem on cold start and the only time it gets loud is when your going over 50. i like the exhaust dont get me wrong i just ordered the wrong set hjahaha lets go for a cruise this summer bro
@@fk8_clyde yeah for sure man that’d be sweet. You got an instagram or something? Might hit you up soon regarding exhaust trade if you’re still interested.
@@KevinTa02 yes sir, fk8_clyde
@@KevinTa02 what exhaust?
Is this with a downpipe also?
stock downpipe and fp, only catback
whats brand steering wheels
Buddy Club
@@KevinTa02 thanks
Drone machine exhaust. Not worth the weight savings imo!
Yes the drone is so bad lol it’s almost embarrassing with passengers
@@KevinTa02 get the HKS legamax bro..sounds amazing and practically no drone!
@@Tousif24I’ve heard great things, once I go downpipe i’ll most likely switch out for an Hks or Blitz Nur!
How do you get your turbo to sound like that😫😫🤩🤩
cold air intake, does wonders for more sound
@@KevinTa02 which one. Prl sounds amazing from what I’ve heard
@@ethanmoore4314 I have prl, best value for dollar in my opinion. if you like carbon fiber then eventuri or hks. other than that sound/noise is practically the same for intakes on this car
I just ordered the piper cross from the UK, with a prl titanium inlet pipe, this is the loudest setup I have heard!
Were you catless in this video?
nope, catback only. Tomei + catless is stoopid loud, but also really raspy too
Ahahah the nissan , my fk8 eat that Z ✌️ you are slow