You guys already know the drill! We're talking about our top 5 exhausts for the Infiniti Q50/Q60 platform! This car has a ton of potential, but part of waking this thing up from a luxury daily driver to living up to being the pubescent spawn of Godzilla is changing out the exhaust. In this video, we cover our top 5 and I save my personal favorite for last!!
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Contents of this Video
0:00 Intro
1:30 Agency Power SS Catback
2:44 Invidia Gemini
4:09 Stillen Exhaust
5:46 HKS Hi-Power
7:34 ARK Grip Catback
9:25 Conclusion
Freshkicks q50 had the 3.7L paired with ark test pipes, misleading information
You are correct, we apologize for the oversight! We'll pin this one so people can see it. Thanks Pablo!
Motordyne Art test pipes*
Yeah you can do the q50 setups across the years but the q60 is on its own as far as catbacks because of the axleback section differing in length and hangar position et.
@@shad3128 yeah, I wouldn't put the 60 and 50 in the same video just because they are both different body types, but i also would also separate the 50s depending on year because 14-15 are the vq's and 16+ are vr's which make two different tones. If i were them I'd redo the video because there is quite of bit misleading information.
Justin chang yeahh i was like that sounds like a vq
I feel like people say this car is too basic and like every other ordinary sedan. & they don’t like how it’s design isn’t modern. To me I can’t say any of those things. This car is a beast and the design is so beautiful and the taillights make it stand out in the night.
Said a true car guy 👏🏻
Who tf says its not modern looking? Lol. It 100% is. The aggressive front and rear ends are exactly what modern platforms are striving to be.
Haters gonna hate.
I think In design it’s not taking some of the design queues of current cars, but it’s just late to refresh. I think it’s got a good design made to hold up over time
I dont know anyone that says the exterior looks bad. Ill go ahead and say the interior is fucking garbage and was my main turn off with this car.
Yes yes yes, build a q50 please. Im planning on getting one myself in a couple months and Id love to see what you guys do with yours
The 3.0T platform needs at least a cat-back exhaust system and lower down pipes to sound as aggressive and loud as the final clip. Freshkiicks had Arks LDPs if I recall correctly which is why the tone is so aggressive, it was also the 3.7L not 3.0T. Absolutely do a VR30 build! Would be interesting to see how much power you guys can put down to the wheels.
I liked the ARK,you saved the best for last. But my second favourite is invidia for $900 is great value for money (bang for buck).
Tanabe is underrepresented here! Amazing JDM exhausts
Rev9 axle back the best cheap option in my opinion at around 300-350$ and sounds great without being to loud or having any drone
Do it! Especially with the new Z coming soon, perhaps getting an early jump on developing parts may not be a bad idea 😉
Ark Grip and Motordyne Shockwave are the best two exhausts out of every other brand on the market.
no kidding i literally just subscribe to see the build of the q50 since i have a 2015 q50S AND would love to see this being build profecionally
Thanks for subbing! We are really hoping to get after it soon!
Just found this channel, it’s pretty dope 👍🏾
Hell yeah it's about time you guys added a Q50 shop car!!!
That really was saving the best for last 🥵
I think afe power has one of the best sounding CBE. Not too loud and not too quiet. You get that in-between and drone is very minimal.
I was very close to buying a q60 red sport.. really badass sedan! Hands down would pick the Invidia exhaust for the beast.
I like #1 and #4! You are tempting me!
I must say I'm surprised the Tanabe Medallion didn't make the list. I absolutely love the sound it produces on the Q50/60
Agree.....
I have the MBRP 3" catback dual exhaust and it sounds great
As always, very good content.. I have a q60 and exhaust will be one I am eyeing for, I am for Nvidia..,thank u guys!!
I just bought my q50 and this is a great video to get an idea of which exhaust to put
Ur comment is from 2 years ago but did you get the ARK? 😨
I’m glad I watched the whole video ☺️🤤
The last clip JEEEEZZZ I want that one😍 neighbors are never quiet anyway
YESSS Build that car up. I would love to see some MAP products for this car. Also wish you guys carried the HKS on your site, that is my favorite from the video.
Working on it!
Yes a q50 build on the channel would be great
Good video but need points of clarity with the 3.7 vs 3.0T, the exhaust notes sound very diff. Also, I have a 3.0t red sport with farts intentions lower dp’s with greddy evolution and it sounds great! Check out that combo.
IVE BN LOOKING INTO GETTING ONE,,, SO YEAH DROP THAT BUILD,,,,, IM READY FOR IT
Fast Intentions took me 3 weeks to create and ship my CBE and LDP. Maybe they are fast now and I did not regret my choice. I go the touring resonated CBE + LDP and the sound is really amazing. Not loud but deep enough to be noticed.
Same. I love it.
GREAT VIDEO
The last one was amazing
Just purchased a 2021 q50 signature edition can’t wait great video...any recommendations in NJ area to get this stuff installed correctly
build it. maybe even do a manual swap on a 4 door since its already been done on a coupe. just installed mbrp 3" exhaust and i have 2.5 full catless upper and lower dp's. huge difference in power.
Just bought a q50 cuz of yall
Yes would like to see a full mod platform for the Q60 Red sport
I have a 2017 q50S would love to see a nice build on this platform
Great video thanks for the info, I got the ARK for my Q - that baby makes some beautiful sounds.
Good choice!
Definitely gotta make a build series.
Please do a q50 build 💚
Number 5 stands out as the best of all
How about an fi exhaust? I know they work with exotics. Plus it has a silent mode and a loud mode.
Nice man!
Excellent 🙏🏼❤️😍
Yes please build that beast
Great Video!!!!!
Fast Intentions will be my choice for my Q60 3.0TT. They have two sizes of mufflers and a option to make it resonated or just leave it non-resonated. Their CB are made once an order is placed and their quality is well known. Other great sounding CB for the Q60 3.0TT: Concept Z Performance made by Billy Boat Exhaust SoHo Motorsports in NC. They have a nice YT clip
I ordered the FI Full catted downpipes and the cat back exhaust with the sport mufflers..... I ordered them back in June and they are back ordered so I'm not getting them until November 🤣🤣🤣..... but I'm hoping they are worth the wait!
@@datkidelmo Were they worth the wait?
@@datkidelmo now it takes 3 weeks
Any key differences to note in the sound between the Ark grip and FI?
@@user-bi2me1kj7pyea, ARK is ridiculously loud and FI is much tamer but the FI has a crazy drone if you’re too low in RPM
The last clip of the ark exhaust is actually a 3.7 q50 which is why its louder. When added to a 3.0t its very quiet without downpipes. Motordyne or hks is my favorite exhaust for the 3.0t. I have a custom one on mine and wouldn't change it unless it was one of those 2.
does it make the car pop?
Are the Stillen 3" ?
Hussain at GoRacebox has a Q50 making 625wtq with ecoboost injectors on stock motor, turbo and trans
I’ve ordered the ARK Grip Catback months ago and its barley gonna ship next week I’m shooo excited 😆
You should do a Q50 3.0 build
Come on do it! If it’s any good, I’m actually gonna pick up one next year
If it's any good? People are making 450 - 500 whp with simple bolt ons and a tune. A couple guys with upgraded turbos are making 700+ now with 800-1000 on the horizon with some mods coming out soon. It's definitely a sleeper
I absolutely fell in love with the Ark when I saw this clip I'd gladly hand my car over to be toyed with by y'all
Definitely do a build that’s what I’m doing also, but I have the mbrp exhaust and it is dynoed to put down the most numbers
i’ve been thinking of that exhaust how is it?
That ARK is the top of the game for the exhaust. HUGE difference compared to the rest
The Q50 with the ark grip has a completely different engine than all the other cars on the list (3.7L na rather than the new 3.0L t) and has no catalytic converters. If you did the same to the others it would probably sound similar.
Yes sir Ark wins sheesh too loud lol I'd get in trouble
nope motordyne >>>
How about the fast intentions cat back exhaust?
Love my q50 but i have the remark axleback with a 3.7L awd model and its super aggressive without drone especially at 4k plus rpm. Yeah it doest have performance of a full exhaust but has a much better sound than all of these other than the ARK wich is the god of exhausts for the q50. If you guys were to build one of these should deff build a 3.7L with the stillen supercharger and an ARK exhaust and takeda stage 2 air intake. Would be pushing about 600 HP alone just starting there! Cheers great video btw!
Would you still need an air intake if you have the exhaust tho?
I love it！what is the exhaust name of the second one of the Invidia one？
Reviving a dead comment section... The HKS is a true DUAL exhaust. There is a center connection for strength along the pipes, but no exchange of exhaust. I ran the same setup under the Hi-Power model on my 04 G35 that was planned to go twin turbo. That makes a difference when you add in the turbos. I went with this on my 18 Q60 RS and it was my first bolt on within two weeks of buying the car, I have a bit over 22K on it now and it's still what I know and love. Peace, love, and to Infiniti and BEYOND!
What should I get for my 18 Q50 Luxe. Any suggestions?
Yes go for it
great video
Thanks for the visit!
I like the last one
What do you think about fast intentions exhaust
The Stillen exhaust sounded, and looked the best.
Build that thing!
Would've like some drive bys. Especially that last beast....
A twin turbo 3.0 for under 20k is crazy I need this car
You guys gonna start getting in to some parts for the VR platform?
I wonder if this ARK grip cat back exhaust will sound the same on a twin turbo 3.0l q50?
I got the ARK GRiP on my car, I chose the non-resonated version. Best choice ever.
I got the resonated version. I bought it off a guy for 1100. Not to loud and still sound great
MAPerformance what exact model is the ark exhaust on? Is it the red sport , 3.0t, 3.0L, 3.7?
Great vid. I have a Q 60 NON RED SPORT, and I am thinking of changing the exhaust. Between the invidia and the Stillen cat backs, which would pick and why? Thanks again.
We are a little more familiar with the Invidia and know their brand well, so that would probably be our personal choice. Can't go wrong with either, though!
GT haus still my favorite .
That Would be awesome
What thoughts you have on the afepower cat back exhaust? I see a lot of builds on the q50 red sports model. Would be cool if you Build a premium q60 and see what the outcome is 🤙🏾
Fire exhaust loud, but good tone I would highly recommend
Love your video. Just got an 18 q50 3.0T AWD. Love the car. Does anyone know if putting a cat back on voids the factory warranty?
Great question to ask your dealership!
I’m surprised the tomeii didn’t make the list that exhaust is beast u do have to look past ur q60/50 only having one exhaust tip but man is it worth it 🔥
Do you lose gains if you go with the single exit tomei over a standard dual?
Thoughts on GT Haus Musa for a 2015 Q50S?
Will a stock Q 50 pop like that with just the ARK exhaust? Or was additional work done to that Q50?
i would love the last exhaust but where do i find it and what do i search up?
Fresh kicks had a 3.7 though. You left out fast intentions. Thats definitely up there on the list
Yes peeeaaaaase do a q50 build
Fast Intentions = Way to go!
yep Fast Intentions!
Most definitely please pretty please a Q 50 or a Q 60 hell even a Q 37 please build one and do it step-by-step that would be awesome
Check out our build series on our page where our shop Q60 is making just north of 500hp!
Q37 😂😂
Custom 3 inch X Pipe FTW.
the ark looks nice and id fs pay for it but like i saw how in the fresh kicks vid he lowkey struggled when he was going over bumps
His q50 was also low as fuck lol. I have it It’s not too bad but he’s way lower than me
Just bought one would love to see a build.
Please do it get a Q50 and put all the mods into it. I am personally building my 2019 Q50RS AWD already have LSD, LDP, exhaust, ECUTEK Tune, HX and now I am saving up for Pure Turbos.
Marcus, if you put in turbos I strongly suggest, since the motor is out, adding a FRONT Quaife LSD since you will save big $ (I have a rear LSD too). I had the front LSD installed when I had the Pure Stage 2 turbos installed. HPFP, LPFP, Nostrum injectors, and new fuel rails too. AMS tuned for 91, 93, and 100 octane. I have the Fast Intentions full catted downpipes and CBE and naturally a AMS heat exchanger.
I got a Stillen exhaust on my q50 redsport and it sounds SICK!!
Motordyne they make for the turbo, just nobody knows
Build that q50!!!
Brother you need to show the Remark Catback that sounds the best to me ngl
Would these exhausts be applicable to the new Nissan Z ?
I'm having some issues idk but I used to own the 08 s6 with a v10 and that mofo was LOUD . Now that I'm looking to get into another car I like and it's that 3.0t . If it's not anything like the last clip I don't want it. I think I'll look for that one when I get into a q50 . It's worth the money plus your getting some performance out of it.
You should definitely do a red sport build. Stock turbos to 500 whp then replace transmission and turbos and keep going.
This is my second Q50 RS400 (2016 and 2019). Obviously, I like the car. I don’t think there is another AWD car with this much power and Nissan’s reliability (shame on Toyota/Lexus and Honda/Acura - I feel both are more reliable, but short of an NSX, Honda doesn’t do power and you have to pay $90,000 for a Lexus with more power). However, since the day I got the 2016, I have always said 500hp would make this car a contender, especially now since BMW and the American muscle cars have all surpassed it in power and speed. The transmission has always seemed the weak spot when going over factory go/torque. Do you recommend a specific transmission? Thank you
Q50 luxe or sport could easily make that power before needing to upgrade to bigger turbos
Can u use these on the 2015 3.7 model? Or just the 3.0t
What else was done to the last car with the ark? Was that just with a tune?
Jesus that Ark exhaust is godlike.
It's our favorite by far! 🔥
hey i have a question, so say i got the ark grip exhaust system, what if i get varex mufflers would it still sound the same?
The ark exhaust is the best because it also comes with a Y-pipe.
Noobie question but the last clip is of a 3.7 with the 3.0t exhaust from ARK. Would it sound different on a 3.0t and if so, how significantly?
Ngl I love the sound of the 3.7 more than the 3.0TT just off stocc motor and just exhaust
I love to see a bulid Q60 build.