Sub $1000 Exhausts

XwChriswX

I just think if you dropped the money to get such a nice car, why skimp when it comes to mods. If you're going to try and penny pinch, then just leave it stock, and enjoy it as it is. Just save up a little bit longer till you can afford what you Want vs getting something now 'to have something not stock' and not be 100% satisfied by it.


Just my

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hdskull

The Berk is much better IMO.

You can pick up a FI exhaust for under 1k, just have to wait for a deal. I've already made a deal with a local member for my FI exhaust, otherwise I would ship it to you (under 1k btw).

Do it right the first time, or else you'll end up spending more money.

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Jolliday

Well if anything happens to that deal then make sure to send me a PM. I would definitely be interested in taking it off your hands!

You are definitely right about me having to drop a pretty penny for the car! But I really don't feel like not getting the exhaust with the largest performance gains is really skimping out on my mods purchased. I have no plans on the car being tracked or taking it to the strip etc. If there was anything that I would be doing with the car it would be autocrossing it. I got actively involved with my local SCCA when I had my NA miata.

Even at that putting any type of exhaust besides a Nismo in that case would most likely put me in a way more competitive class anyway than the 370Z's stock class.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the F.I. TDX exhaust, and I do believe that is the best overall exhaust for our cars from what I have seen. My main concern with that exhaust is that it seems with its design that the mufflers become the lowest point on the car. That is a big turn off to me when it comes to buying the exhaust. The last thing I want to is be riding around town scraping my $1200 exhaust on every other speed bump. At stock ride height how much of a problem is scraping?

jaycz

To bad you can't afford a Tanabe. Awesome quality and sound.

Skeeterbop

I agree with the ones that suggest to buy used. If you don't mind a few knicks and scrapes that is the best way to go.

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XwChriswX

1. At stock ride height, unless you do something completely idiotic, you will not have to worry about scraping. Even with the 1st Gen of FI exhausts.

2. Tony took the "fear of scraping" inputs from owners and redesigned the system for the cans to sit a little higher giving you even more clearance.

3. I currently am dropped on K&W v3's with a 1" drop all around and have never once scraped. And I have a 1st Gen FI Exhaust.

As long as you approach steep angles and speed bumps as you should, you won't have a problem. Almost 2 years and not one exhaust scrape, knock on wood.

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roplusbee

I wish I could make that statement as well. Killeen is awesome when it comes to road construction and driveway design.............

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I agree with djpathfinder about the OBX. I did the install on it with my friend that owns the G37S. The exhaust looks and sounds like the HKS original (I know, I have it) and the build quality is awesome for a sub $500 exhaust. The only difference that is noticeable is the exhaust tips. They are single wall SS (and welded on) and have an OBX plate tacked on, versus the removeable burnt Ti tips on the HKS.

There are always used systems too, if you're interested in that. PM me for details if you're interested in a used Stillen CBE system. I know of two for sale.... both were removed for other upgrades.

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edub370

CNT imo is the best exhaust u can buy for under $1k. amazing quality and great sound

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Jolliday

The CNT actually looks really good! I actually read your little review on it.

CNT cat back review w/ video

Looks like you were very pleased with it. This will definitely be a choice I will consider. It looks alot like the ARC Grip exhaust in my opinion. I could be mistaken on that though.

I have to make my mind up by this Monday. There is a really good Black Friday sale on the Agency Power Exhaust, it will be hard to pass it up.

And I really appreciate you explaining the F.I. scraping issue and changes they have made Chris. Repped you for that, whatever little it is worth from me. lol

scionide

+1 on the CNT, had for about 4 months now, no issues at all.

The design is basically exactly the same as HKS/ARK, fitment is perfect though.

Ni55anPat

Top speed. Love mine!!

busa37z

+1 on cnt. Installed yesterday no issues. Great sound!

daisuke149

since your right here, you could gander over to Z1 motorsports and take a look at my CNT exhaust thats sitting around. You can see all the marks from where we tried to get it to fit correctly, and it just still wouldnt fit correctly.

XwChriswX

1. After hearing the AP exhaust myself, I can honestly say it's just plain 'Loud'. Almost as if it wasn't even resonated. Just lots of volume, plus rasp. Unless that's what you want, I would venture to shy away from it. IMHO of course.

2. All rep is appreciated, no matter the numerical value.

I saw it myself under the car. Took a lot of to figure out exactly what wasn't working, and how to fix it.. which while I was there at least, couldn't be solved.

I'm also not a fan of this exhaust because it burned me.



Damn your car Dai.

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