Hey i just wanted to know what the normal consensus was on used engine/ exhaust parts. I would assume certain parts hold up better than others whereas other parts should only be bought new owing to the strain which is put on it by the driver.

My main question has to do with exhaust. There are a lot of used stillen and nismo exhaust systems for sale at like half the price of new. and i was wondering if those would be good purchases depending on how many miles were put on them. Also a nismo exhaust comes from a turbo'd G and was wondering if the turbo would put greater strain on the exhaust..

Exhaust is my main concern but i'd appreciate your opinions on any other used parts for our Z. thanks

 

nothing wrong with buying used stuff. buyer just needs to beware, just like anything else.

 

search it up bro. there was a very informative thread about this exact same subject not to long ago.

 

ic must of missed it. i'll look again but a link would be appreciated

 

Yes. There are components that I would not buy used: electronic and moving parts. The ECU and air conditioning condenser are examples.

I would buy non-moving parts, like exhaust, used.

 

^I agree with Davidv. If your looking at an intake, plenum spacer, exhuast, basically any pipe or tube, then I would consider buying used based on the condition. As far as suspension mods or pulleys or cams, etc... be careful.

 

thank you everyone, exactly the sort of answers i was looking for

 

Used parts rock.....do not but retail! Shop, take your time and wait for what ou want...you can save tons of money.

 

The only part that I purchased new on my car was my popcharger. Everything else is used, saved a bunch of money...

 

usually many exhausts are purchased used, or traded for other used. but there's no problem with it, might even be better because you wont have to take time breaking it in =P

 

as long as they're not condoms.. theres is nothing wrong with used.

 

bought my HKS Hi Power used. It was flawless and delivered the power gains like new.

 

I've saved $10,000 buying used.