I did the spacer mod to the exhaust....

ssmoked · 05-13-2013, 05:07 PM

.... And it sounds awesome!! The best 14$ I have ever spent for sound!

I was thinking about AMS shorty for my Z and came across a thread about putting a few spacers where the exhaust attaches to the mid section, decided to give it a shot since a few ppl did it and it sounds great.

Had a shop removing the rusted bolts and install the washers, and was laughed at when I told them what I want to be done. Well, I had the last laugh when both of their jaws dropped after hearing the sound!

I later went to discount tire and the gm thought I had FI exhaust first. He had to look under the hood to confirm it was only $4 washers lol

I know how some members might feel and say about it. But I can care less bc I am happy. Just to share with you guys if you are not loaded and wants to wake up the Z!

nepali · 05-13-2013, 05:13 PM

If you are happy then that's all that matters. Enjoy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmoked

.... And it sounds awesome!! The best 14$ I have ever spent for sound!

I was thinking about AMS shorty for my Z and came across a thread about putting a few spacers where the exhaust attaches to the mid section, decided to give it a shot since a few ppl did it and it sounds great.

Had a shop removing the rusted bolts and install the washers, and was laughed at when I told them what I want to be done. Well, I had the last laugh when both of their jaws dropped after hearing the sound!

I later went to discount tire and the gm thought I had FI exhaust first. He had to look under the hood to confirm it was only $4 washers lol

I know how some members might feel and say about it. But I can care less bc I am happy. Just to share with you guys if you are not loaded and wants to wake up the Z!

kenchan · 05-13-2013, 05:13 PM

wow, $14 for a few washers?

Dsevast · 05-13-2013, 05:13 PM

I am glad you like the way it sounds... I have read about a couple of people doing this to their cars, and it just seems odd to me. It just reminds me of working on older rusty cars with holes in the exhaust pipes and trying to find them in order to patch them up. I would not want that on my pretty Z. But again to each their own.

ssmoked · 05-13-2013, 05:28 PM

$4.06 exactly for 16 spacers and 10$ for the shop to install them.

There are no holes and it can be put back to normal in 5 min.

And cosmetically, you couldn't tell a difference except now my car sounds like I have FI exhaust system

kenchan · 05-13-2013, 05:30 PM

at least you live in a warm climate. in my area (snow belt state), our early and late driving season is pretty chilly and that means we get steam from the exhaust until engine is warm.

looks weird when you got steam coming form UNDER the car..

SmokeEater27 · 05-13-2013, 05:42 PM

If you dont mind me asking, do you get drone of any sorts at higher rpms? because i thought about doing the same but havent heard anyones exhaust who has done this mod, and last thing i want is to sound like a beater Honda driving past, especially here in orlando lol.

JARblue · 05-13-2013, 05:43 PM

I love that people are still doing this mod

Best poor man's mod ever

ssmoked · 05-13-2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeEater27

If you dont mind me asking, do you get drone of any sorts at higher rpms? because i thought about doing the same but havent heard anyones exhaust who has done this mod, and last thing i want is to sound like a beater Honda driving past, especially here in orlando lol.

I am in Orlando too!

Actually the higher rpm you hit, the more engine sound you hear, thus the sound from the exhaust weaken. No drone whatsoever

ssmoked · 05-13-2013, 06:03 PM

I wish that I have a convertable right now. The sound is epic for the price and its so hot outside

onzedge · 05-13-2013, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wow, $14 for a few washers?

Pay no attention to Mr. Kenchan. His pathology is such that he needs to poke fun a people he deems less intelligent or enlightened than he fancies himself.

MJB · 05-13-2013, 07:37 PM

Ok, sorry what is this mod he is talking about? Is it the one where you intentionally create an exhaust leak? Aren't you losing power?

kenchan · 05-13-2013, 07:41 PM

Yep

Not sure about losing power.

ssmoked · 05-13-2013, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJB

Ok, sorry what is this mod he is talking about? Is it the one where you intentionally create an exhaust leak? Aren't you losing power?

Yep. And according to my butt dyno, there is no loss

Ziggyman · 05-13-2013, 08:05 PM

Enjoy. I threw cherry bombs on a 71 Ford pickup and loved the sound. It sounded fast at least.

05-13-2013, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
ssmoked Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 487 Drives: Charger Hellcat Rep Power: 14	I did the spacer mod to the exhaust.... .... And it sounds awesome!! The best 14$ I have ever spent for sound! I was thinking about AMS shorty for my Z and came across a thread about putting a few spacers where the exhaust attaches to the mid section, decided to give it a shot since a few ppl did it and it sounds great. Had a shop removing the rusted bolts and install the washers, and was laughed at when I told them what I want to be done. Well, I had the last laugh when both of their jaws dropped after hearing the sound! I later went to discount tire and the gm thought I had FI exhaust first. He had to look under the hood to confirm it was only $4 washers lol I know how some members might feel and say about it. But I can care less bc I am happy. Just to share with you guys if you are not loaded and wants to wake up the Z! chrischhorn likes this.

05-13-2013, 05:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wow, $14 for a few washers? red z likes this.

05-13-2013, 05:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dsevast Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 208 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	I am glad you like the way it sounds... I have read about a couple of people doing this to their cars, and it just seems odd to me. It just reminds me of working on older rusty cars with holes in the exhaust pipes and trying to find them in order to patch them up. I would not want that on my pretty Z. But again to each their own. __________________ 2011 PW 6MT, Fast Intentions CBE, Fast Intentions RHFC's, Stillen Gen 3's, Uprev, Whiteline sways, 24 Row Oil cooler

05-13-2013, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
SmokeEater27 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 144 Drives: Like OJ In A Bronco Rep Power: 12	If you dont mind me asking, do you get drone of any sorts at higher rpms? because i thought about doing the same but havent heard anyones exhaust who has done this mod, and last thing i want is to sound like a beater Honda driving past, especially here in orlando lol. __________________ LLUMAR TINT 15% l ARK GT-S SPRINGS l STILLEN GEN 3 C.A.I l MOMO SHIFTER l Z1 SPACERS 20MM (F)/25MM (R).....STILL LOADING

05-13-2013, 05:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I love that people are still doing this mod Best poor man's mod ever Megan370z, Dzel, DEpointfive0 and 1 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-13-2013, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
ssmoked Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 487 Drives: Charger Hellcat Rep Power: 14	$4.06 exactly for 16 spacers and 10$ for the shop to install them. There are no holes and it can be put back to normal in 5 min. And cosmetically, you couldn't tell a difference except now my car sounds like I have FI exhaust system

05-13-2013, 05:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	at least you live in a warm climate. in my area (snow belt state), our early and late driving season is pretty chilly and that means we get steam from the exhaust until engine is warm. looks weird when you got steam coming form UNDER the car..

05-13-2013, 06:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
ssmoked Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 487 Drives: Charger Hellcat Rep Power: 14	I wish that I have a convertable right now. The sound is epic for the price and its so hot outside

05-13-2013, 07:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	Ok, sorry what is this mod he is talking about? Is it the one where you intentionally create an exhaust leak? Aren't you losing power? __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

05-13-2013, 07:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Yep Not sure about losing power.

05-13-2013, 08:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ziggyman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Shore Posts: 176 Drives: 11 SR Tour/Sport MT Rep Power: 12	Enjoy. I threw cherry bombs on a 71 Ford pickup and loved the sound. It sounded fast at least. __________________ The Dude abides!

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