I installed test pipes on my car (factory exhaust) thousands of miles ago with no problems... A couple weeks ago I started hearing an exhaust rattle, and what sounded like an exhaust leak.

Now suddenly my factory y-pipe is leaking really badly through the braided expansion bulge on the drivers side, and the heat shield is rattling.

Looks like I need a new full exhaust system... and quickly! I know it's highly subjective, but any recommendations on an exhaust setup?? Both this Z, and my last Z were running stock exhaust.

Thinking about the following (plus I might swap my TP for HFC.) I'm looking for quality sound, and decent gains.

-Nismo (says it only fits 03-04???) (similar y-pipe scares me a bit... ie: braided expansion areas)... like the sound, but gains are minimal.

-Stillen
-HKS
-Borla

Also looking at where to buy, and possibly a suggestion for a HFC to replace the test pipes (not sure yet).

Thanks in advance!! I'll keep you guys posted. I want to order ASAP so I can get it fixed.

 

Don't get HKS whatever you do.

 

EVOTT or FI INTIMIDATOR

 

The evo2 sounds great, but I haven't seen one in person. I'm having a hard time finding pics online as well. It looks a little bit like fart cans coming out of the back (from the under car pics), but anyone have better pics of this exhaust installed???

 

I didn't write evo2, I wrote evoTT (2.75" piping trual dual exhaust system w/ titanium curled tips)

 

Yeah... The evoTT is nice, but I'm not force fed, so I'm not sure if the extra diameter would do me much good.