MCook Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 For those who do not know, I bought the car with this exhaust fitted, the dealer advertised it as being a Nismo system, its pretty obvious that it is not as the back box is far to small. Before anyone says it is a Cobra system, I know it is identical in appearance and the way it is fitted but it has absolutely ZERO branding/engraving and is far to loud to be a Cobra system... If it is a custom jobby, I just really want to know why it is so much louder than any other system I have heard, Im not complaining that it is too loud (Not loud enough really ) I just want to be 'educated'. Say someone asked what the system is... I wont look like an idiot when I have no idea.. (for example is it decatted or non resonated and if so what does that exactly mean..) And a video... Video does not do it justice.. it sounds amazing in person. :teeth: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Looks like a Cobra to me, and the extra noise is probably from the CAT's you have fitted . . they don't look OEM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCook Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Looks like a Cobra to me, and the extra noise is probably from the CAT's you have fitted . . they don't look OEM. What about the lack of branding? The Cobra system has logos on the exhaust tips and on the back box, mine has neither.. Thanks for the fast reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 in fact they look like De-Cats, Can you get a better picture of the rest of the Cat's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCook Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 I will try to, might have to raise her up again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Agreed, thats a Cobra Resonated system... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 yeah the look like decats to me, which explains the noise... could it be because the cobra system you have is quite old, which is why it doesn't have markings? or possibly the tips were replaced at some point which might be why they have no markings? didn't early cobras have a problem with the clamps not being very good, and a few owners lost a tip? just saying cos the clamps don't look standard cobra either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDay Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I would have to agree with everyone else looks like a cobra resonated system ( I have the same on my zed) and looks like its on decats. As brillomaster said it could be an early cobra system and that's why there are no markings on the back box. your tips may have been changed or over the years metal polish have removed the logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCook Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 She is back up in the air.. ! Better pictures I hope Oh and my shiny new brace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 That's mainly more shots of the Y pipe. Look like decats to me too and a Cobra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Wrong part, it's the bit closer to the engine that are the cats/decats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCook Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) You might be able to guess I am a complete noob. Apologies, I'm still a baby! Child***! Edited August 14, 2014 by MCook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I like your "w brace" where did you pick that up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCook Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 I like your "w brace" where did you pick that up? £162 off Ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z_Lover Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Looks like a Cobra to me, and the extra noise is probably from the CAT's you have fitted . . they don't look OEM. I would agree to u,........Mine looks the same Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 On the fifth photo of your last set on the far side of the exhaust you can see something plugged into the exhaust, just take a few photo's closer to the engine but including the pipe with the plug as this is the decat. There is one on each side of the exhaust.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCook Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 On the fifth photo of your last set on the far side of the exhaust you can see something plugged into the exhaust, just take a few photo's closer to the engine but including the pipe with the plug as this is the decat. There is one on each side of the exhaust.. Ah ok, will get some more shots tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I like your "w brace" where did you pick that up? I know MCook's answered but in case you're really interested you can get the same brace for £129. Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ULTRA-RACING-4-Point-Rear-Lower-Bar-Brace-Nissan-FAIRLADY-Z33-350z-RL4-1259-/271410271144?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f315013a8 Not sure on the system myself MCook but looks definitely like De-CAT's to me. Nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 It's a Cobra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 full cobra resonated exhaust including the y pipe, if you bought the car from a garage it might be worth asking them for a new set of cats as decats won't pass an mot on emissions so will cause probs later on. As you can see in the link the cats look quite a bit different to the decats you currently have. they can be a pain to change aswell. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350Z-GT-UK-Exhaust-CATALYTIC-CONVERTER-Green-Lambda-sensor-Cat-/331270651826?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d2144ffb2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 full cobra resonated exhaust including the y pipe, if you bought the car from a garage it might be worth asking them for a new set of cats as decats won't pass an mot on emissions so will cause probs later on. As you can see in the link the cats look quite a bit different to the decats you currently have. they can be a pain to change aswell. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-350Z-GT-UK-Exhaust-CATALYTIC-CONVERTER-Green-Lambda-sensor-Cat-/331270651826?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d2144ffb2 Wasn't that someones car from on here? I recognise the damage, his lady was driving and a van done a u-turn without warning or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Don't think so ... Wrong wheels and different year I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 As if anyone would admit to a pranged mobile!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Ah yeah, you're right Bodyboarder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 looks like a cobra Y pipe and so does the back box. Only my cobra back box says "cobra" on it in big letters. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.