phil350z Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 My exhaust is split at the flange between the backbox and mid-pipe bud (backbox side). Nissan quoted £430 just for the backbox, which seems very steep. Are there any non-OEM backbox that are cheaper? I liked the sound of the car as it was (Standard) so don't want an exhaust that's much louer or different in tone. Cheers, Phil. Quote
martinmac Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Dont buy one from Nissan. Many owners who have upgraded will have the standard zorst lying around and you will get one pretty cheap. Welcome to the forum by the way, why not say Hi in the intro section Quote
Zednick666 Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Hi there, Welcome to the forum! I actually had exactly the same problem 2 weeks after having bought my Zed! Luckily I know a good mechanic, he managed to fix it back together no problem, took him no time at all so i'd try that first. Even if you only get another 6 months out of it. I've had it 3 months now, and I give it some here and there and it's holding nicely failing that, could get a Nismo sounds nicer than the standard zorst but not blaringly loud - have a look at youtube to hear the note. Someone on ebay selling them in US but shipping to Europe, see previous thread: viewtopic.php?f=41&t=26272&p=381884&hilit=nismo+ebay#p381884 Granted, bit more to spend but worth it Quote
Zednick666 Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 ... oh plus you get the job lot, centre pipe etc. I've got it in 'watched items' in case mine ever goes! Quote
M13KYF Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 you can get it welded for around £60. Others have done in the past. Or buy a second hand one of ebay or go aftermarket. Scorpion or K1, K2 are good starting places Quote
S1 HNK Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 i've got an oem backbox you can have, its done nearly 30k so its not shiny or anything but it was fine when i took it off. I live in Cheshire so if your not far feel free to come and take it Quote
CAMELZED Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I have the same problem and was considering a Scorpion (£345 at Larkspeed). Went to my mates garage and went underneath. Only the flange at the back box is rotten. So next week it will be welded. Happy me! 1 Quote
rabbitstew Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I have the same problem and was considering a Scorpion (£345 at Larkspeed). Went to my mates garage and went underneath. Only the flange at the back box is rotten. So next week it will be welded. Happy me! Nothing worse than a rotten flange. 2 Quote
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