Cheap, bootleg, eBay exhaust, I'm fine with that.

MadSciSnails · 12-31-2016, 12:59 PM

Well guys I had a little left over in my Christmas budget. I decided to take a risk and buy a flange back HKS style exhaust from a eBay store. Less than $500 so I didn't really expect to much. I was surprised with the product. The quality of the product is outstanding for the money. The welds are acceptable. The transitions are good. I had a small clearance issue at the rear tunnel cross member. I dimpled the exhaust tubing just a touch to avoid any vibrations and it's good. The demon bolts I've read so much about are no match for professional mechanics tools. I'd recommend dropping it off at a shop and have them broken loose then install the rest yourself. I haven't been able to get any installed photos or sound clips due to poor weather. However I'm pleased with the results. Sounds nasty at WOT and is not terribly intrusive in normal driving. There is a little drone in the 1300-2200 range but it's not as bad as I feared it would be. Happy new year all!!

https://youtu.be/O0Ju82j_YvU

https://youtu.be/GEVZFhD_dno

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husam2012 · 12-31-2016, 01:08 PM

Looks awesome! how does it feel power wise? I'm guessing it's probably almost the same gains as the HKS which is just around 10whp?

MadSciSnails · 12-31-2016, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by husam2012

Looks awesome! how does it feel power wise? I'm guessing it's probably almost the same gains as the HKS which is just around 10whp?

Maybe a gain in the 15 hp range. Nothing dramatic other then the big grin when it roars to life above 4000!

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cooltoy · 12-31-2016, 01:38 PM

Time will tell all.

husam2012 · 12-31-2016, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Time will tell all.

I have a ebay axleback muffler that is 3 years old and still shiny as ever. looks almost new when cleaned up. IMO they're worth it if you don't plan to keep the car for longer than 5 years. Who does anyways?

JC-Nismo · 12-31-2016, 03:09 PM

These are becoming more common and I've yet to hear any complaints.

SG4247 · 12-31-2016, 08:52 PM

Which kit is this?

Might get one fer myself.

God-Speed · 12-31-2016, 09:03 PM

Looks good to me as well. As long as you like it, that is all that matters. Enjoy, can't wait to hear a sound clip!!!

cjwsrt6 · 12-31-2016, 09:27 PM

Is it the top speed? I bought the same exhaust and fitted a z1 test pipe, no complaints for under 650$ both sound and power is great

MadSciSnails · 12-31-2016, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SG4247

Which kit is this?

Might get one fer myself.

I found it at the charismatic racing concepts store on eBay. I bought the kit that included test pipes. It was under $500 including shipping. I will say the packaging left a little to be desired. It arrived short for some hardware due to a hole in the box. Luckily I have plenty of new fasteners in the bins at the shop. I'll post a link.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/272488460461?_mwBanner=1

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SG4247 · 12-31-2016, 10:03 PM

Thank you!

Baganha · 01-01-2017, 02:34 PM

Once you get it installed I'm super curious to see if those test pipe trigger a CEL let us know! That's a nice system for the money!

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MadSciSnails · 01-01-2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Baganha

Once you get it installed I'm super curious to see if those test pipe trigger a CEL let us know! That's a nice system for the money!

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My car is a '14 and has strong feelings. So yes it through a SES for catalyst efficiency. From my understanding up to '13 model year is more forgiving. I'm not concerned as I plan on breather side mods, long tubes, and a tune in the spring. It'll just be a minor annoyance until then.

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MadSciSnails · 01-02-2017, 12:14 PM

I've added a cold and warm start short sound clips. Still haven't been able to get a window in the weather for a driving clip.

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ramoszx12r · 01-02-2017, 06:09 PM

Looks and sound good. Not bad for the $$$$.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadSciSnails

I've added a cold and warm start short sound clips. Still haven't been able to get a window in the weather for a driving clip.

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12-31-2016, 12:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
MadSciSnails Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Columbia MS Posts: 121 Drives: '14 370z, 94 300zxTT Rep Power: 8	Cheap, bootleg, eBay exhaust, I'm fine with that. Well guys I had a little left over in my Christmas budget. I decided to take a risk and buy a flange back HKS style exhaust from a eBay store. Less than $500 so I didn't really expect to much. I was surprised with the product. The quality of the product is outstanding for the money. The welds are acceptable. The transitions are good. I had a small clearance issue at the rear tunnel cross member. I dimpled the exhaust tubing just a touch to avoid any vibrations and it's good. The demon bolts I've read so much about are no match for professional mechanics tools. I'd recommend dropping it off at a shop and have them broken loose then install the rest yourself. I haven't been able to get any installed photos or sound clips due to poor weather. However I'm pleased with the results. Sounds nasty at WOT and is not terribly intrusive in normal driving. There is a little drone in the 1300-2200 range but it's not as bad as I feared it would be. Happy new year all!! https://youtu.be/O0Ju82j_YvU https://youtu.be/GEVZFhD_dno Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk God-Speed and ChaseZ like this. Last edited by MadSciSnails; 01-02-2017 at 12:12 PM.

12-31-2016, 01:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Time will tell all. JARblue, Wonka2581, BboyZ and 1 others like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

12-31-2016, 03:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 12	These are becoming more common and I've yet to hear any complaints. MadSciSnails likes this.

12-31-2016, 09:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,353 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684376	Looks good to me as well. As long as you like it, that is all that matters. Enjoy, can't wait to hear a sound clip!!! MadSciSnails likes this.

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12-31-2016, 09:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
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Baganha Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 1 Drives: 2016 370z Base Rep Power: 9	Once you get it installed I'm super curious to see if those test pipe trigger a CEL let us know! That's a nice system for the money! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-02-2017, 12:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
MadSciSnails Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Columbia MS Posts: 121 Drives: '14 370z, 94 300zxTT Rep Power: 8	I've added a cold and warm start short sound clips. Still haven't been able to get a window in the weather for a driving clip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk