Hi. I'm looking into a new exhaust system for my daily 05 350z. I'm looking for a small power increase (obviously going to be minimal), a much better sound (since this is my daily the sound needs to be extremely manageable), and a good look. My budget is tight, hoping to stay below $700. Looking for something reliable and an easy install. Thank for any and all suggestions.

 

bump it up to about 900, get the invidia gemini

 

All the 350Z exhaust are easy to install IMO.

 

I've heard good things about the Gemini. I realize the Invidia F1 is going to be a lower end model based on its price. I'm worried about short cutting myself with going to the F1.

 

i had it and it is a good exhaust, true dual. the N1 is technically a single with dual exit

 

Really appreciate the help. Did you find the Gemini sound to be manageable? I've heard the N1 is unbearable for a daily driver. I don't want to bite off more sound then I can hear, so to speak.

 

i had the gemini with high flow cats, barely louder than stock... then i swapped cats for ART pipes, then it a little louder but still quiet on the hwy

 

Sounds awesome. I'll look into it more. Thanks for the help!

 

So how much commission do you get from Invidia anyways? Just kidding, +1 for the Gemini.

 

for the money it is a real quality exhaust, you really cant go wrong

 

I have a Bassani with Berk HFC's. With your budget you can probably find them used in the marketplace here. When I bought it new (almost 8 years ago) the exhaust was around a $1,000 shipped and the HFC's were I think around mid 3's.

The sound is near stock at idle and around 3500 rpms it starts to sound great but when you go past 3500 rpms, it sounds amazing. There is not any drone or rasp and is one of the best sounding exhausts I have heard on our platform but I guess I am a little biased. Good luck in your search and YouTube and car meets are definitely your best friend.

 

Bassani has both drone and rasp

 

I'm late to the party and I may not be comparing apples to apples since I have stock cats, but I really like the sound and performance of my bassani exhaust. It's tame at low rpm's but it sounds real nice at 3500 and up.

 

Do you guys recommend the true dual or y-pipe to single more? which is better in your opinion and why?

 

if you want loud and performance... motordyne tdx2.

do your own research. everyones opinion and tastes are different

 

Tomei

 

i rest my case......

 

The Invidia Gemini is PERFECT for daily use.

Proper welds, great fitment and certified material(which I personally verified with an xrf analyzer).

I can't say anything bad about this system! It sounds AMAZING.

Remember, you get what you pay for. If you try to be cheap, don't expect to be happy.

 

I am sorry for changing the subject but are there advantages to running a true dual instead of a single?

 

it is a great quality for the price, loved it and you see me praise it all the time. it is a good stock replacement, but i made more power when i swapped to the tdx2