I love the sound of my Z but I would really like to make it slightly louder. I do not have money to buy a full exhaust system at the moment. What would you recommend for me? I also do not want to do a muffler delete. I was contemplating test pipes but I wanted other ideas and recommendations.

 

what is your budget?

 

Around 250

 

With 250 you aren't open to much options for a good quality exhaust. That's just enough for a resonated test pipe shipped.

 

 

I'm probably one of only a few guys on this forum that know when this was the trick to a loud exhaust.





OK, semi serious here.... watching the classifieds here for a second hand exhaust is the number one suggestion. As an alternative, get ahold of an N1 type muffler (round canister) or maybe a Magnaflow or similar and replace your existing dual exit muffler.

Frankly, won't do a dang thing for performance but if all you're after is noise then this oughtta do the trick for next to nothing.

And BTW, there are a ton of dual exhaust systems (HKS ripoffs) on EBay that will probably meet that budget.

Like: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Special-Offe...xUS2X6&vxp=mtr

 

A little late to the thread but if you really want cheap, I had a shop do a resonator delete for $20. It gave the car a bit more grumble and volume but nothing crazy. It was raspy when cold though.

 

That's a bit raspy for my taste. But to each his own.

 

Get the Berk HiFlow cats for a little over $300, DIY. Same VQ sound, but more of it.

 

If you are installing it yourself then yes. If you are getting it installed, with what they are going to charge for such a PITA job you might as well get an exhaust.

Just keep looking on the classifieds and I am sure you will find something not too bad.

 

Agreed. This job is not rocket science. I went to Harbor Freight and got a bunch of 1/2 x 24" socket extensions. Each side has 3 bolts top, 2 on bottom. PB Blaster and a little patience.

 

From what I hear, much more than just a "little" patience.

I am very mechanically inclined and really have put this mod off for a while lol.

 

its not bad, the bolt from the top is the hardest

 

That was the Cliffs version.
The whole truth went like this-
Friday night put car up on stands, spray PB liberally, wait an hour. Spray liberally with Liquid Wrench. Let sit overnight.
Saturday morning spray again. I would put an emphasis on a 1/2" torque wrench or at the least a cheater bar. 1/2" u joint also. And O2 sensor tool.

I did it on a 10 yr old exhaust with 0 power tools. Overnight soak is the key, wasn't really difficult. Just use good sockets and make sure they're seated well. If a nut rounds off it's a game changer.

 

That is what has scared me. It's a 8 year old car.

 

if it rounds off....

http://www.harborfreight.com/9-pc-38...set-67894.html

 

I understand, my berks have been sitting in my basement for almost a year now... I'm not going to deny the fact that im not looking forward to dealing with that one stud coming out of the manifold.

Pretty sure all of mine will snap off