Hey I'm lookin to buy a new exhaust. I really love the sound of the stock setup, but just want it louder. What would you guys recommend for that? I don't want anything thats too loud and annoying. I've browsed the sound clips page a fwe times, and I'm kinda diggin the Fujitsubo Legalis-R. Also, I'm tryin to stay a bit below the $1000 mark. Any help is much appreciated

 

Ive asked this question before, and most of the replies were either Borla or Nismo. I think Nismo would be the best choice if you want it close to stock as possible.

Or you can put out $300 more and get the bling HKS dual like I did

 

borla

 

Nismo sounds great. I keep thinking about ditching my Borla for it (bought it for a great deal though). I feel like the Nismo sounds more exotic whereas the Borla sounds more mean.

 

+1 on the Nismo. my neighbor bought a HKS Hi-Power and it makes the car sound unreal. HKS dramatically changes the stock exhuast note. So go with the NISMO and you'll be happy.

 

The Fujitsubo Legalis-R is definitely a good choice if you're looking for an exhaust that is a tad bit more aggressive sounding during daily driving & a beast during WOT. IMO, it still retains the distinctive VQ sound the Z has & does not have droning issues. I currently have this setup & I have no complaints. The only thing I would say that some people may or may not like is the large tips. My suggestion though is to find some members local to you so you can actually hear their setup. Choosing exhaust systems, especially for sound, is very subjective & can easily change from car to car depending on what additional mods they have. Meaning, two cars may have the same exhaust systems yet one can sound slightly different due additional mods such as cats/test pipes, headers, intake, etc...

Note: You may see a lot of requests or posts on sound clips but I can assure you that it will be distorted so definitely listen to it in person. What sounds good to one person may not necessary fit what YOU are looking for.

Good luck & Happy Modding!

 

+1

 

check this site out: various exhaust clips...

http://www.everything350z.com/exhaust.html

 

Thanks, but as stated, I've already gone through those

 

headers+hf cats.........like stock, but louder and deeper; plus you get far more power than you would from an exhaust alone (and no low-end tq loss)

here's an example of stock+h+hfc -> http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...B23634CBED.htm

 

Having heard the Nismo, Borla, and Stillen...honestly...none of them are like stock. They all make a bit more noise when cruising. The Borla sounds a little deeper and more throaty...the Nismo more shrill...the Stillen was pretty loud but had less drone than the Borla. After hearing them all, I sorta liked the stock tone best...just wished it was louder...so I know what u mean.
NzZ

 

Eventually I do plan on picking up headers, and cats, which I know will the sound will be louder. I just love how the stock exhaust sounds. I know after adding aftermarket parts, that it will never be the same, so that's why I'm looking to get the closest that I can find. I don't want to be cruising around in the Z while it's sounding like a Civic with a fart-can, you know what I mean?

 

Also, should I pick up Y- pipes while I'm at it? I'd rather get everything done at once, as long as someone's under there doin all the work.

 

You want stock but louder? Keep stock exhaust, slap on a Y-pipe and high flow cats.
You're not going to make any serious gains with exhaust anyway... at least not $/hp wise.

 

Any suggestions on Ypipes of HFcats? I'm not sure all what's out there.

 

go headers, test pipes, aftermarket y-pipe, nismo b-pipe and stock muffler...

get pro-1 test pipes or any legitimate HFC
jic y-pipe is good but kind of expensive, try tanabe or pro-1 again...

 

AAM makes a really nice Y pipe.
http://www.alteredatmosphere.com/mm5..._Code=350Z_EXH

 

that is actuall close to JIC-Magic's Y-pipe in terms of pricing...
choose which ever
but pricing in general goes like this... (cheapest to most expensive)
Top Speed, Tanabe, AAM, JIC, Powerhouse Amuse

 

bigK...

I was in the same boat and decided to go with the Nismo. It's basically the same as stock, just bigger piping, a little less packing in back, SS construction, you know it's going to fit and the ETCHED oval tips are beautiful.

I've yet to install mine, so I can't comment on EXACTLY how it sounds compared to stock. I'm assuming/hoping it will be a little more aggressive sounding than stock

If you look hard enough you may find one for around $900.

Zquicksilver

 

BEST SOUND EVER!!!!!!!!!!