prometheus Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hey guys after having my OEM exhaust welded about a year ago due to the joint between the back box and centre pipe breaking, it's started to blow again, instead of just getting it welded again I just bit the bullet and ordered a Blueflame CatBack system. They look nice and also sound nice, but when I ordered it I was told that they have done away with the silencer in the mid pipe as the exhaust was too quiet....I'm soo not after a loud system. Anyway I will hopefully post pictures and sound clip when it's fitted next week. Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 nice one, couple of members have had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 i wouldnt worry about the mid silence its so small it wont make a huge difference , the scorpion doesnt have one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 From experience the Mid pipe on a 350z does make quite a big difference. Am running an unsilenced midpipe on mine at the moment.. Scorpian as stock isnt that loud so not having it may give a nice ammout of noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 From experience the Mid pipe on a 350z does make quite a big difference. Am running an unsilenced midpipe on mine at the moment.. Scorpian as stock isnt that loud so not having it may give a nice ammout of noise +1 Makes a huge difference to the sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 didnt think it would as its soo tiny on most , especially when compared to the size of the back box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Same as getting rid of the cats and stock y-pipe... all adds up to more tunes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matth76 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Let us know how you get on with the Blueflame exhaust. I'll be interested to know what it looks and sounds like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prometheus Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Thanks for the posts guys, will get the pics and video link up hopefully next week when the exhaust is fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD7 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Sounds good - out of interest, how much was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I got my Blueflame exhaust fitted last week that I bought from a member on here. It was brand new and they hadn't got around to fitting before deciding to sell the Z. They must have bought it a few months back as mine has the silencer in the mid pipe. I'm not that surprised that they decided to remove the mid pipe silencer, the exhaust really isn't that much louder than stock. It's adds a bit more bass below 3000rpm and screams a bit more above that but the engine is still the main source of noise. I'd say it's how the 350Z should have sounded from the factory as it's sportier but even the most picky of people could live with it. I think personally that the mid pipe silencer should be an option as I'd imagine that some people will find it to be ideal with that in place, especially if they plan to pair it with some HFCs or a decat pipe. There's plenty of other options out there if people want screaming loud. I didn't want anything really noisy or that would drone on the motorway but for me personally it is a tad too quiet. So I'm using it as an excuse to get a couple of Ultimate Racing ceramic high flow cats from Adam at Z1 Auto! If it's still not how I want it after that then I might speak to Blueflame about getting my mid pipe swapped to see how that changes things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prometheus Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 RobD7 the Blueflame worked out at £495 + £40 fitting, they advertise it on their website for £595 but the official stockist done it for £495, i'm not complaining It only arrived today with the guy and he can't fit it till next wednesday I want it fitted NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 bargin , that got to be the cheapest full exhaust out there , clips on the site sound good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Lets us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janz70 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 When you say the stockist, who would that be (pm me if you want) and is this a full cat back including y pipe delivered - if so thats a great price, I was thinking of the japspeed y with the scorpion but now I dont know what to do - decisions, decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prometheus Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 janz70, The official stockist is a local guy based here in Northern Ireland, they are on the blueflame website, AI Autosport. Thought it was a good price myself. Actually during my looking about for prices I went to another local retailer but not an official stockist, he called blueflame while I was there and he quoted me £560, when I told him of my other price I don't think he believed me but 20mins after I left he called me up and said he was talking to blueflame again and he could get me the exhaust for £495 delivered! So they must be willing to deal, he also said that they haddn't put the VAT increase back on their price, but that still wouldn't drop it to £495. It is the full cat back system including the Y pipe, well it better be as that is whats on their website, I will find out wednesday when I get it fitted. Also might ask they guy to stick it on the rollers as a matter of interest. I'll let you guys know how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 My 2003 Z made 284bhp with the Blueflame on. I didn't get a run before it was fitted for comparison though. It is a full cat back system including Y-pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janz70 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Just found them on ebay selling direct to public for £516 delivered linky below http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-350Z-Blue-Flame-Stainless-Performance-Exhaust_W0QQitemZ220519640747QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3357feaeab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyboyj Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 after having my OEM exhaust welded about a year ago due to the joint between the back box and centre pipe breaking, it's started to blow again Same exact thing has happened to me. Had the gasket seal corrode about 6 months ago and got my garage to weld the joint. Now its developed a slight blow from the other side of the gasket as well as the orignal welding spot so I'm having to replace the box + the centre pipe. Just this minute bought a Scorpion exhaust for £315. Just hoping the lack of a silencer in the mid-pipe isn't going to make the noise level to high - im no boy racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Prometheus Where's that update with pics/video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodyboarder Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Come on with the review and pics/vid ! I am also interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Fitting on Friday so video and pics up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragon Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I have the blue flame without the mid box on mine and not too loud, nice burrble on idle and 1st -3rd wow. i do have an issue with new exhaust or it may be something else, burning smell in the car! gooten worse this week starts after about 10 mins, i thought it could be the exhast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duragon Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 if you haven't bought yet , give these a go http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk. £477.37 where i got mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 If you want to follow the fitting etc................ viewtopic.php?f=9&t=34823 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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