cerealuk Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Took the Zed in for its MOT today and it failed on a few small bits.. only major item was the exhaust is blowing. Apparently I need a new silencer/back box Being that I am totally ignorant.. what are my options ? Should I look at a 2nd hand OEM one or can I go for an aftermarket and if I do, do I need to replace the whole exhaust ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Perfect time for an aftermarket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 well you might aswell go aftermarket any oem one you get will ultimately just do the same again your better to go y pipe back then you should be fine for years to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 If its gone at the usual joint where it normally does, you can get it welded up for a few beers/quid at the local exhaust place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanboy Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Perfect time for an aftermarket! +1 The only good thing about OEM stuff breaking is you can justify buying some uprated stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez @ H-Dev Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 The best value after market option is a Scorpion y-pipe back system. http://www.h-dev.co.uk/product_info.php ... s_id=25420 Or get a decent used OEM rear section, although its a very common failure point so it'd probably just happen again. Welding it up might fix it in the short term but often the surrounding pipe work is so rusty it's not worth the hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Scorpion from Tarmac always a good budget option y pipe back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Replacing all of the exhaust sounds a bit drastic to get it through its MOT I am sure you can just do the back box. Genuine NMGB box is around £223+vat (depending on age etc.) but you might find it cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Must be covered in here somewhere Definitely go aftermarket unless insurance is a no-go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerealuk Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 The best value after market option is a Scorpion y-pipe back system. http://www.h-dev.co.uk/product_info.php ... s_id=25420 Or get a decent used OEM rear section, although its a very common failure point so it'd probably just happen again. Welding it up might fix it in the short term but often the surrounding pipe work is so rusty it's not worth the hassle. So would I only need the £369.98 kit ? I dont mind spending more if there is a better option worth spending the extra on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerealuk Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Must be covered in here somewhere Definitely go aftermarket unless insurance is a no-go. cheeky git I know its down to personal preference but it was more that I wasnt sure if I could use an aftermarket backbox with the rest being OEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Must be covered in here somewhere Definitely go aftermarket unless insurance is a no-go. cheeky git I know its down to personal preference but it was more that I wasnt sure if I could use an aftermarket backbox with the rest being OEM quick answer ....yes 3 options eally 1.weld and just get through m.o.t 2.get aftermarket now and not worry about it for next few m.o.t's 3.get oem back box with likely hood of it failing at a random time but could go for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Must be covered in here somewhere Definitely go aftermarket unless insurance is a no-go. This is so going in the pointless question thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 There is a cheapo used back box on ebay for £35 (although it has been repaired!) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350z-Exhaust-/120839732592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerealuk Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 There is a cheapo used back box on ebay for £35 (although it has been repaired!) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350z-Exhaust-/120839732592[/quote Aye spotted that one but was concerned about the fact that it had been repaired previously.. whatever option I go for needs to last until I buy my GT-R.. so about 10 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Then theres your answer - Scorpion with lifetime guarantee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Then theres your answer - Scorpion with lifetime guarantee! Definitely - you really can't beat it for fitment, sound, quality, price, looks (if you like it - I personally am not too keen but the other bits make up for that). The sound.........mmmmmmmmmmm the sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy75 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 My damn Scorpion rattles on a cross member somewhere when cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 My damn Scorpion rattles on a cross member somewhere when cold Have you taken that up with the trader or Scorpion themselves? I have found Scorpion to be very good when I dealt with their customer services about my bike exhaust. Should be able to solve it so long as its not too old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 My damn Scorpion rattles on a cross member somewhere when cold Mine did too mate - just not fitted properly. Get under it or take it to your local friendly tyre garage - large jubilee clip on the middle hanger tight as you can and it sorts it right out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzr350z Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 There is a cheapo used back box on ebay for £35 (although it has been repaired!) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350z-Exhaust-/120839732592[/quote Aye spotted that one but was concerned about the fact that it had been repaired previously.. whatever option I go for needs to last until I buy my GT-R.. so about 10 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzr350z Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Replacing all of the exhaust sounds a bit drastic to get it through its MOT I am sure you can just do the back box. Genuine NMGB box is around £223+vat (depending on age etc.) but you might find it cheaper Nissan dealer at Mansfield qouted nearly £400inc vat but not fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 if you need to hear a scorpion exhaust before buying your welcome to listen to mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 My damn Scorpion rattles on a cross member somewhere when cold Flexi joints on the Y pipe. Had the problem,then fitted a Stillen Y and that pulled it all together and no adjustment required at the back. Put the old one back on a couple of weeks back and the rattle when cold came back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I just repaired mine yesterday, I cut the pipe about 50mm from the flange, sleeved the pipe & welded a new flang on the end, was pretty tricky getting the alignment set & holding it in place whilst removing it from the car to weld, If your going to take it to a garage to just get the hole welded it will probably cost you say £20-£30, but if you want someone to mess about replacing the flange & sleeving the pipe like I have done you could be half way to getting a new exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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