blazemaguire Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 Hi All, I'm new to the 350z Scene. - Had mine about 3 months, 55 plate in blade silver with the GT pack and 48K on the clock. - Absolutley love it to pieces - Was a toss up between this and a z4 - I know I made the right choice! Used to own a classic mini before, so bit of a difference in performance (but very similar in the grin factor states!) Anyhow, was giving it some wellie the other day and I heard a noticeable change in the exhaust - Got very loud and I'm pretty sure its blown a hole near the backbox somewhere (haven't got under it yet to check). My question is, what cheapish exhaust is near to the standard exhaust sonically? - I'm going to fit it myself (I'm quite mechanically minded). I love the standard exhaust sound, and volume levels (loud when you are giving it some, but quiet enough to cruise if you want) I'd like a stainless system for the 'fit and forget' nature of it, but if it's going to make the car unbearably loud, or 'chavvy' sounding then I'd rather get something else. From reading on here the consensus is that the scorpion is good, and stay away from the JapSpeed ones? is that right? Is the scorpion comparable in volume levels to the standard back box? Any advice greatly received. Rob Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 Welcome to the forum... The step up systems are the Scorpion and Cobra, I would opt for the Cobra resonated as you can also choose a tail pipe option which almost emulates the Nissan pipe... Both the Scorpion and Cobra are louder than the Nissan system. Some images of the Cobra system can be seen here - http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/63096-cobra-sports-exhaust-from-cougar-store/ Drop us a call or PM and we'll be happy to help... Quote
blazemaguire Posted July 2, 2013 Author Posted July 2, 2013 Cheers, What's the deal with the y-pipe option on a Zed? - I'm savvy enough to know that doing anything to the exhaust after the Cat isn't really going to affect power output, but does it make for a lighter/noisier/better sounding/easier to fit system? or is it just a mod for the sake of it? Really keen to keep it as standard as possible anyway, so when you say the Cobra and scorpion are 'louder' is that 'spirited driving' louder (as in anything over 3.5K) or is it just louder all the time? - I like the sound (especially the 'pop' of the scorpion) that you see on the youtube recordings but it's impossible to gauge the volume. Quote
st519 Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your exhaust search. Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 Cheers, What's the deal with the y-pipe option on a Zed? - I'm savvy enough to know that doing anything to the exhaust after the Cat isn't really going to affect power output, but does it make for a lighter/noisier/better sounding/easier to fit system? or is it just a mod for the sake of it? Really keen to keep it as standard as possible anyway, so when you say the Cobra and scorpion are 'louder' is that 'spirited driving' louder (as in anything over 3.5K) or is it just louder all the time? - I like the sound (especially the 'pop' of the scorpion) that you see on the youtube recordings but it's impossible to gauge the volume. Some tend to opt for just the mid and rear and only swap out the Y if its damaged, doing the lot makes the system consistent and the OEM Y is renowned to fail over time, so from a fitting point of view it's easier to get done in one go... They are both louder than the Nissan system and this is noticeable through the rev range, if you like the OEM sound you'll love the Cobra resonated system... If you wanted a small jump in sound then the Milltek system we offer would fit the bill perfectly... Quote
The Chubby Ninja Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 ive got the cobra resonated system on mine and its pretty loud, but ive also got the cobra y pipe and un silenced decats so that's probably why its so loud. I think with keeping the cats on it would quiten it down a great deal Quote
The Chubby Ninja Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 also the milltecs meant to be kinda quiet and oem sounding until you floor it. ive personally never heard one but just read that on here. its a good bit pricier though Quote
blazemaguire Posted July 2, 2013 Author Posted July 2, 2013 Sorry, was trying to send this by P.M but it says you cannot receive any more mail?! What's your price on the Milltek system? - Reviews look good and people seem happy New on ebay, delivered is £898... Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 Sorry, was trying to send this by P.M but it says you cannot receive any more mail?! What's your price on the Milltek system? - Reviews look good and people seem happy New on ebay, delivered is £898... PM should go through now... Quote
Plummerman Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 And so it begins.. Once it starts there's no stopping it, and no known cure exist!! Zedditus my friend will swallow you HFC's and Nismo cat back sounds nice and sedate while tootling give it some beans and watch the grin grow Quote
S1 HNK Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 My nismo will be for sale at the weekend for less than a milltek Quote
raineav Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 Welcome to the forums buddy another what it seems dedicated Zedi! RaiNE Quote
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