New exhaust system needed... What to buy?

[addario]

Hi there!

 

Just got a call back from the garage and the day I was dreading has finally come, my exhaust is a gonner and I'll need to replace the whole lot, downpipes, middle section and back box My wallet is crying in anticipation!

 

So... any traders around that could give a quote for a full system to fit my '03 model? I need the full sha-bang, from the downpipes to the tailbox (minus the cats I think, good question... I'm not sure If I need to replace those but I hope not!).

 

What do you guys suggest? I want to keep spending to a minimum really, currently broke so this is not the best timing for this.

 

Thanks in advance for any help!

[350 Russ]

Id personally go for a second opinion somewhere else. The manifolds (is what I'm taking it you meant as downpipes) are cast so can't see them being rusted through. Also they're a nightmare job to change.

[brillomaster]

if you want to keep things cheap, cobra resonated exhaust, plus y pipe if you have to. although i'd want to know exactly whats wrong with the system before forking out additional for a y pipe.

[veilside z]

Depends on the sound your looking at as well as your budget. There's a K1 for sale on here for £180

[addario]

Apparently it's pretty much rusted through from the Y pipe down

 

@350 Russ Sorry but I think it's just my ignorance speaking, I don't mean the manifolds!

 

I've taken it to the garage because the rust was so bad that the connection between the middle section and the box just split apart at the flange and from just me looking around it did look corroded to oblivion

[veeg33]

Get a 2nd hand OEM standard exhaust first maybe? Ask Zmanalex or Jon@Emperortuning if they have one?

 

Most likely you will need Y-pipe, mid-section and back box.

[addario]

@veeg33 Yep, sounds like the second option is the way to go! I'll check with them!

 

@veilside z Where? Can't seem to find it.. the search functionality is not exactly "google" dare I say

[veeg33]

Found 2 in the for sale section but seems a bit too far for you? --> http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/213-350z-parts-for-sale/

 

Just back box ->http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/108430-for-sale-standard-exhaust-backbox/

 

Mid-section + backbox --> http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/108004-standard-centre-pipe-and-back-box/ (but they are welded together, will be difficult to ship)

 

The K1 is sold now -> http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/108583-japspeed-k1-with-bungs/

[addario]

Many thanks for all that replied, it looks like I'll be able to get some of the parts used from Clark Motorsports!

[cob1980]

I've got standard y pipe, Centre, and rear available. But collection only from Birmingham as I can't be doing with trying to pack and post!

 

Edit: just noticed you are from Aberdeen so collection unlikely !

Edited May 25, 2016 by cob1980

[KyleR]

£40 would weld a sleeve over the flange to repair it and save you many moneys if you're happy with OEM noise.

[Jumzo]

I have should have a used JDM exhaust you could have for nought which may be salvageable if you were really on a budget? Think it would just need a stud bashed out and replaced with a nut and bolt.

Edited May 26, 2016 by Jumzo

[eddymon42]

I've got standard y pipe, Centre, and rear available. But collection only from Birmingham as I can't be doing with trying to pack and post!

 

Edit: just noticed you are from Aberdeen so collection unlikely !

 

Hi Cob,

 

What condition is the exhaust in? I live in birmibgham and would take it off your hands!

[cob1980]

I've got standard y pipe, Centre, and rear available. But collection only from Birmingham as I can't be doing with trying to pack and post!

 

Edit: just noticed you are from Aberdeen so collection unlikely !

 

Hi Cob,

 

What condition is the exhaust in? I live in birmibgham and would take it off your hands!

 

Hello it's fine removed to fit a stainless one, it's in the for sale section if you want to see a photo. I'd not included the y-pipe as didn't have a photo but that is available too. The garage had chopped the 2 bolts holding the centre to the rear as the bolt heads had rusted. I was going to remove these and give the tips a bit if a shine at the weekend. Pm if you are still interested. Cheers, iain