alilongden Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Gents, Got into my car today and sparked her up - only to realise she sounded like a jet aircraft. Upon inspection i have a heavily corroded joint between the back box and centre section that has come apart. The centre section is the piece that has failed but i thing the actual connection on the backbox looks too far gone too. My question is... What do i buy? I need an exhaust as quickly as possible. Im not really a fan of super loud exhausts and i would say i liked her the way she was with the standard system. Can you reccommend what i should buy. Obviously the cheaper the better! Cheers Alastair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 either look on ebay and the forum for a second hand OEM exhaust or get something aftermarket like scorpion which isn't too loud. This is a common fault with all OEM exhausts and many people seem to have been able to get them fixed with a bit of welding - cheapest option but I doubt it will last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Be prepared for aftermarket suppliers not to have them in stock ready to go. Quite often, it seems, the supplier sources the system once you have placed an order so check as to how long you may wait, noting you are clearly in need of one now. Also, do a search on here - there are various options and a a range of prices to suit your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 If it is a Scorpion you are after? Give Mitz a shout at CS. He has two of us waiting for them and might have ordered more. Might be worth a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Just cut the rusty part cut off , slide a piece of tubing the correct size over where the joint used to be and weld it on, all sorted then , it is the only part that goes rusty on the 350Z cars. Only takes around an hour or so , so pretty cheap. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 If its not to bad i'd look at the welding option. Some times exhaust go out of stock because they make them in batches. I had to wait 2 months for my MR2's Janspeed exhaust once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernuk Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I know it is a bit geeky but have a look at YouTube and search for 350z exhausts. There are plenty of comparisons of noise. You can get anything from a lovely low grumble up to some coughing and spluttering howlers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 If you like the OEM sound then why not put up a wanted thread for an OEM one? Plenty of people have them lying around and you should pick up a second hand one pretty easily. You could also just go with Mark's advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 This might help viewtopic.php?f=32&t=41214 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 This might help viewtopic.php?f=32&t=41214 nice try but again - that has already been sold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyla350z Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Dont know where your based but im in surrey and within 2-3wks i will have an ok con free if collected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 If it cannot be repaired I'd go down the Scorpion route if it was me. Personal choice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Been thinking of getting shot of my OEM backbox and middle section for months now. If you are anywhere near Newcastle (upon-Tyne) or Leeds then PM me, otherwise I will be putting it up for sale on the Forum next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilongden Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Toon Chris i have pm'd you. There are a couple of scorpion ones on fleabay at £332 im guessing they wouldnt be in stock even though they say they are? Cheers for the comments guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marios Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Gents, Got into my car today and sparked her up - only to realise she sounded like a jet aircraft. Upon inspection i have a heavily corroded joint between the back box and centre section that has come apart. The centre section is the piece that has failed but i thing the actual connection on the backbox looks too far gone too. My question is... What do i buy? I need an exhaust as quickly as possible. Im not really a fan of super loud exhausts and i would say i liked her the way she was with the standard system. Can you reccommend what i should buy. Obviously the cheaper the better! Cheers Alastair Got the exact same problem with mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metatron Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I recently had the same problem, however when I took it to my local specialist garage they said that it was really not worth trying to weld it back together. Mine had corroded around the bolt plate where the back box and main pipe join together. Welding is a quick fix, this is true, but if you live in an area where there's lots of speed humps, which let's face it is pretty much the entire country, then it's probably not the best route. Don't forget the car will flex a little as you drive, especially when going over speed humps and this could potentially weaken the welding. If the welding goes then you're worse off than if you just bought a new ex system. The OEM parts are fine but if you're replacing like for like, then surely you're going to find the same thing happens again as it seems to be known issue. In my opinion you could do a lot worse than Scorpion. They look good, sound great (not too noisy and has a nice note) and they're reasonably priced, plus they're stainless steel and come with a lifetime guarantee, so no corrosion problems. Had mine fitted about 3 months ago and I'm loving it. Admittedly I had a couple teething problems (not hanging correctly and centre pipe vibrated at low revs) but the guys who fitted it were really good and corrected the issues without fuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I recently had the same problem, however when I took it to my local specialist garage they said that it was really not worth trying to weld it back together. Did they either sell you an exhaust or fit you an off the self one later? Sounds like they did not want the work. Welding the back box to middle pipe would cause 0 problems from speed bumps etc. The joins are not there to provide flexability they are there so it can be made in parts and easily replaced. The joints won't be flexing as you bounce over a speed bump. As said by others IMO welding it would be a fine solution. The exhausts are very good, the join is just the weak area, the rest of the metal work on them is of quite a high standard for a normal exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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