Low budget exhaust!!

[Bigd4mcc]

Does anyone have any sound clips of some Off brand exhaust systems? Doing the exhaust on a very tight budget and need to find one that sounds good but performs decent as well. Any suggestions guys?

[Z370Z011]

Go to a local shop and have them replicate the short tail exhaust that's sold for the Z.. I had a friend get it done for about $150 and it sounds great. Look up 370z short tails. Otherwise I'd say just stalk the forum for a killer deal on a full exhaust system.

[Zbrah]

I think Invidia runs $5-600 if I'm not mistaken, or just keep your eyes peeled for something used in the classified. I've seen some crazy deals going on every now and then. Like the one time I picked up a full Berk catback for $300!

[POS VETT]

I will have a set of custom-made "short tails" for sale next week or so. I bought a DC Sport single-canister which will be installed sometime this week, replacing the "short tails". Eventually, I'll create a short review once I've gotten some miles and experience with it. So far, it's the cheapest major-branded exhaust yet. If you're interested in the "short tails", send me a PM.

[Elmo370z]

Stop being cheap, and save up for an exhaust. This isn't a civic. Just be happy with what you have

[FPenvy]

this reminds me of the people who buy a Z then complain about paying for 93 in the tank.

don't buy the car if you can't afford the maintenance and go for ebay mods

[Elmo370z]

Originally Posted by FPenvy

this reminds me of the people who buy a Z then complain about paying for 93 in the tank.

don't buy the car if you can't afford the maintenance and go for ebay mods

Tell me about, I had a friend who bought a 350 and put 87 gas and regular oil in the car because he said it was too expensive to put the premium grade stuff in

[FPenvy]

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Tell me about, I had a friend who bought a 350 and put 87 gas and regular oil in the car because he said it was too expensive to put the premium grade stuff in

yea it's just dumb.

bought the car too soon junior

[Push370zzz]

Originally Posted by FPenvy

this reminds me of the people who buy a Z then complain about paying for 93 in the tank.

don't buy the car if you can't afford the maintenance and go for ebay mods

There is nothing wrong with trying to get a good deal or pay less for an exhaust system.

OP, look at Top Speed or Beluga. Their stuff is basically identical, decent quality and is cheap.

[FPenvy]

Originally Posted by Push370zzz

There is nothing wrong with trying to get a good deal or pay less for an exhaust system.

OP, look at Top Speed or Beluga. Their stuff is basically identical, decent quality and is cheap.

i'll go back to this quote....

Originally Posted by jwick

It's times like these it's good to remember the business triangle.

Good-Fast-Cheap

You can only have two at a time. All three together doesn't exist.

I get that yes you can go cheap and get parts to mod the Z. if that's what you want by all means go for it it's their own money and taste.

i'm just saying if you wait, save, and get top quality parts it's a much better system.

[Bigd4mcc]

Dang guys no need to punish me for a question. I make plenty of money, that's not the issue. I'm just the type of person that doesn't see the reason in spending over a grand for an exhaust that gives you the same power gains as the system that's half the price. I took the specs from the stillen g3 intake and made my own with the same gains give or take like 3 hp. Cost me about 200. Rather than almost 600. I'll take that any day. I understand the quality part of it all. But when you sit back and look at it, it's air going through pipes. As long as the pipes are mandrel bent and the sizes are similar along with the piping position, shouldn't it react the same as all the others? Please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm a smart guy but I'm no genius nor am I am expert in exhaust systems.

[BC416]

Originally Posted by Bigd4mcc

Dang guys no need to punish me for a question. I make plenty of money, that's not the issue. I'm just the type of person that doesn't see the reason in spending over a grand for an exhaust that gives you the same power gains as the system that's half the price. I took the specs from the stillen g3 intake and made my own with the same gains give or take like 3 hp. Cost me about 200. Rather than almost 600. I'll take that any day. I understand the quality part of it all. But when you sit back and look at it, it's air going through pipes. As long as the pipes are mandrel bent and the sizes are similar along with the piping position, shouldn't it react the same as all the others? Please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm a smart guy but I'm no genius nor am I am expert in exhaust systems.

I'd suggest researching up on quality exhaust shops in your area who would be willing to do a custom one. I'm all about saving money when you can but I'd stay away from the Ebay junk like Beluga. You can always browse the FS section and look for good deals there.

There is a reason why a lot of people go with a quality system though. They are proven, backed up by lots of testing, and the sellers provide quality customer service. A lot of people don't consider the last one, but it's the most important to me. You might have saved $500 on that cheap exhaust you purchased but when it's missing some hardware or doesn't line up properly and they don't answer your calls because they already have your money, you are screwed.

[wanker]

Originally Posted by Bigd4mcc

Dang guys no need to punish me for a question. I make plenty of money, that's not the issue. I'm just the type of person that doesn't see the reason in spending over a grand for an exhaust that gives you the same power gains as the system that's half the price. I took the specs from the stillen g3 intake and made my own with the same gains give or take like 3 hp. Cost me about 200. Rather than almost 600. I'll take that any day. I understand the quality part of it all. But when you sit back and look at it, it's air going through pipes. As long as the pipes are mandrel bent and the sizes are similar along with the piping position, shouldn't it react the same as all the others? Please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm a smart guy but I'm no genius nor am I am expert in exhaust systems.

Exactly. Don't get bullied by the forumites, who generally mean well, but not everyone is in the market for $1000+ exhaust systems. There are many reputable discount exhausts for the 370z if you do your homework. Do a forum search and you will hear many good things about Beluga, CNT and Garageline exhausts.

[Push370zzz]

Originally Posted by FPenvy

i'll go back to this quote....

I get that yes you can go cheap and get parts to mod the Z. if that's what you want by all means go for it it's their own money and taste.

i'm just saying if you wait, save, and get top quality parts it's a much better system.

I don't think you understand the issue. It seems that OP doesn't have the problem of wanting to buy a less expensive part because he cannot afford it. He is looking for the cheapest way to get what he wants. There is nothing wrong with that, and I share that mentality with him. Why would I spend $1200 when I could spend $500 and be just as happy? Impressing people on the internet or at a car show over how much I spent doesn't appeal to me, perhaps it does to others and that's their prerogative and there is nothing wrong with it.

After all, I bought the Z over a Cayman because it was a "cheap" way to get a good looking fun sports car with decent amenities, yet I don't see you lot telling me I should have just bought the quality car.

[FPenvy]

Originally Posted by Push370zzz

I don't think you understand the issue. It seems that OP doesn't have the problem of wanting to buy a less expensive part because he cannot afford it. He is looking for the cheapest way to get what he wants. There is nothing wrong with that, and I share that mentality with him. Why would I spend $1200 when I could spend $500 and be just as happy? Impressing people on the internet or at a car show over how much I spent doesn't appeal to me, perhaps it does to others and that's their prerogative and there is nothing wrong with it.

After all, I bought the Z over a Cayman because it was a "cheap" way to get a good looking fun sports car with decent amenities, yet I don't see you lot telling me I should have just bought the quality car.

the quote of mine that you're referring to (in a bit of a douche way fyi) was said PRIOR to the OP saying it's not about money.

I said what I said based on precedent. typically 90% of the people who pose this question/idea about cheap parts is doing it because they can't afford them. hence why I said what I said. furthermore, if you had more then 30 posts you'd probably realize the running jokes about people poorly doing DIY parts and the jokes that follow.