Cheap, bootleg, eBay exhaust, I'm fine with that.

madeinjapan · 01-19-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ape Factory

Ah no. Not saying that at all. I'm saying there are several grades of stainless and any manufacturer could use any of them. I'm saying mandrel bent tubing and tig welding is not rocket science. I'm saying worrying about rust is a waste of time as is making blanket claims about products you've never actually owned.

MadSciSnails · 01-19-2017, 08:06 PM

Holy rants guys. My intention for this post was to let people know that there are options on the lower end of the spectrum. I've been building cars since 1994 and have seen my share. I have done everything from basic everyday maintenance and repairs to full on restorations of vintage Ferraris that have gone on the block in the millions. I took a chance on this exhaust, and was pleased with the result. It's not something I hope to last a lifetime. It's something to make my car less boring until I come to a decision on my ultimate build goals. As for an everyday bolt on car, it's a viable option. A built FI car it will never work. As originally posted the transitions are good. I inspected it all with a borescope. The resonators were unremarkable standard perforated what I've always referred to as magnaflow style turbo mufflers.

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Ape Factory · 01-19-2017, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MadSciSnails

As originally posted the transitions are good. I inspected it all with a borescope. The resonators were unremarkable standard perforated what I've always referred to as magnaflow style turbo mufflers.

That's good to know. I was looking at a 3 meter video scope on Amazon to use for just this purpose. You just saved me a hundred bucks I'm more than likely going to purchase a J2 for my car as well. And sorry for the off tangent, just a fan of making educated decisions based on facts.

MadSciSnails · 07-09-2017, 01:33 PM

Update. I've covered around 15k since installing this exhaust. Over time as carbon gathered in the resonators the sound got a bit deeper as anticipated. No problems of any kind have been encountered so far. Did a nut and bolt after five thousand and all was well. Did a full inspection wile I had it on the lift this week and nothing remarkable was found. Still shiny and beautiful. Thumbs up on the bootleg exhaust experience thus far.

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DamnThatZGuy · 07-09-2017, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MadSciSnails

Update. I've covered around 15k since installing this exhaust. Over time as carbon gathered in the resonators the sound got a bit deeper as anticipated. No problems of any kind have been encountered so far. Did a nut and bolt after five thousand and all was well. Did a full inspection wile I had it on the lift this week and nothing remarkable was found. Still shiny and beautiful. Thumbs up on the bootleg exhaust experience thus far.

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A little curious about power loss with true duals. It seems most exhausts for this car have at least an X pipe for scavenging reasons.

MadSciSnails · 07-09-2017, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DamnThatZGuy

A little curious about power loss with true duals. It seems most exhausts for this car have at least an X pipe for scavenging reasons.

There is an x pipe forward the first pair of resonators. There was no power loss. I base this off friendly rivalry with other local z owners. It'll go to the dyno in the fall.

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MadSciSnails · 08-08-2018, 02:28 PM

While changing the oil this past weekend found to still be in good condition. Roughly 35k since install, rain or shine daily. I'm still satisfied, so there it is. Sometimes you luck up with cheap junk.

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07-09-2017, 01:33 PM	#34 (permalink)
MadSciSnails Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Columbia MS Posts: 121 Drives: '14 370z, 94 300zxTT Rep Power: 9	Update. I've covered around 15k since installing this exhaust. Over time as carbon gathered in the resonators the sound got a bit deeper as anticipated. No problems of any kind have been encountered so far. Did a nut and bolt after five thousand and all was well. Did a full inspection wile I had it on the lift this week and nothing remarkable was found. Still shiny and beautiful. Thumbs up on the bootleg exhaust experience thus far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ape Factory likes this.

08-08-2018, 02:28 PM	#37 (permalink)
MadSciSnails Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Columbia MS Posts: 121 Drives: '14 370z, 94 300zxTT Rep Power: 9	While changing the oil this past weekend found to still be in good condition. Roughly 35k since install, rain or shine daily. I'm still satisfied, so there it is. Sometimes you luck up with cheap junk. Sent from another dimension. ryukai, wanker, Jap**Vet* and 1 others like this.

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01-19-2017, 08:06 PM	#32 (permalink)
MadSciSnails Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Columbia MS Posts: 121 Drives: '14 370z, 94 300zxTT Rep Power: 9	Holy rants guys. My intention for this post was to let people know that there are options on the lower end of the spectrum. I've been building cars since 1994 and have seen my share. I have done everything from basic everyday maintenance and repairs to full on restorations of vintage Ferraris that have gone on the block in the millions. I took a chance on this exhaust, and was pleased with the result. It's not something I hope to last a lifetime. It's something to make my car less boring until I come to a decision on my ultimate build goals. As for an everyday bolt on car, it's a viable option. A built FI car it will never work. As originally posted the transitions are good. I inspected it all with a borescope. The resonators were unremarkable standard perforated what I've always referred to as magnaflow style turbo mufflers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk