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Grounded my exhaust. Doh!!!


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So Ive had my 350Z 2 weeks and I grounded it on a dodgy ramp

 

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Since then its been blowing and sounds like I have put a straight through exhaust. Would be nice but its taught me that I couldn't live with a really loud system every day.

 

The swines at Nissan said the central supports have been ripped of and the joint is damaged in the center section. They say I have to replace everything past the Y-piece for the princely sum of £700! (They would say that)

 

I don't believe and think it can be repaired, or just replace the center section. Will go somewhere else tomorrow so I can see the damage myself.

 

 

So, my options are:

1: Braze and repair (my contain duct tape), but may not be possible or a long term solution

2: Fit an OEM system at stupid money

3: replace the center section only

4: replace with a scorpion system and be quids in with a better sound

5: buy a 2nd hand exhaust off the forum

6: mystery custom option

 

 

If I get a different exhaust it can't be too loud at idle and around town, but would be nice if it growls when the pedal is applied to the metal.

 

anybody have parts I might be interested in or other suggestions on system to go for?

 

Note: Rochford council will be getting angry letter about their crappy round

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Ok so seen it now and its rusted to buggery. The weld has failed completely where the center section flange meets the airbox. I get away with just doing the center pipe but the pipes to the back box will start falling apart soon.

 

So looks like I do need a new exhaust.

 

Anybody interested in buying the silencers or tail pipes as they are in good condition. could possible be cut out and reused.

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Talked to Tarmac and his current options were

Scorpion Y-piece back

Invidia GeminiCat Back (True Dual I believe)

Nismon Cat back

 

I'm tempted to spend the money on the Invidia TD system as its a proper upgrade. Has anyone run this system on their car? Has anybody got dyno results of a True Dual Vs the standard system layout? Would be nice to know you are improving the volumetric efficiency for your money.

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