09 Nismo Z exhaust project

Chuck33079 · 03-16-2014, 11:31 AM

That bend is bad news for flow.

Fulljim · 03-16-2014, 03:43 PM

My goal is performance but I want a deep sound as well

Fulljim · 03-16-2014, 03:50 PM

But I didnt mentioned that I'm gonna build an "optional" pipe for track
purpose only that will bypass the 2 resonators and that bend.

It will be detachable with v-bands ... So 10min before track day, i'll
switch to this straight pipe, thats the goal tho ....

Dzel · 03-16-2014, 04:20 PM

So what's the purpose of the bend?

Sent with TapAhoe

Fulljim · 03-16-2014, 06:24 PM

Longer tube = deeper sound

Megan370z · 03-16-2014, 06:54 PM

My opinion is you should play with different size of resonator and muffler for the deep sound instead of having unnecessary long exhaust tubing.

Chuck33079 · 03-16-2014, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megan370z

My opinion is you should play with different size of resonator and muffler for the deep sound instead of having unnecessary long exhaust tubing.

Yeah, extra length with some hard bends is a much worse solution than adding one or more additional resonators.

Fulljim · 04-07-2014, 11:57 PM

So it as begun.

At last the weather is more clever now here in Canada, so the Z is out since yesterday. At the shop, everything went well to remove the Nismo exhaust. This part is out and will be clean soon for sale.

I red alot about those devil cats bolts but never tought it was going to be THAT pain in the a** to remove. None of the cats are out yet, almost one but it still attached bye the faith of that devil bolt that I did cut. I tried to undo it the way it should, but I stripped it.

On the driver side, I have a problem. I don't have a direct acces like in the videos to unscrew it. A part of my steering assembly is blocking the way, so I can't even try to unscrew it ! Is that something special on the Nismo model ?

Anyways, can't wait to begin the fabrication of the new setup !

I'll keep this tread updated with pics in a few !

Sh0velMan · 04-08-2014, 10:52 AM

If you haven't already purchased an HKS muffler and all that...

Look at an Aero Turbine muffler... proven to flow better than a straight pipe while muffling sound.

Have one on my DD, sounds great.

Fulljim · 04-08-2014, 11:55 PM

Cats are out !!! Holly victory ...

Now time to fab !

Here is the genious welding that my friend does, this one is the conversion of those Berk HFC to V-band flange:

photo.jpg

Fulljim · 04-08-2014, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

If you haven't already purchased an HKS muffler and all that...

Look at an Aero Turbine muffler... proven to flow better than a straight pipe while muffling sound.

Have one on my DD, sounds great.

All were already purchased :/ but thx for the suggestion !

N0SL3N · 04-09-2014, 07:53 AM

Those are some nice welds

Fulljim · 04-09-2014, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N0SL3N

Those are some nice welds

Thx man !

Fulljim · 04-11-2014, 11:18 PM

It was a great night at the shop, the hardest part is done, The "Y" merge pipe.
I have to say, without flex pipes, its pretty hard to fit right !

Here's a pic:

photo (2).JPG

Fulljim · 04-18-2014, 10:05 PM

At last, the exhaust as been fab. My friend and me finished it last week and i'm really happy of how it turned out. Fitment is mint, and it sounds awesome.

Here is some pics of this journey:

It all begun with polishing...
Attachment 87278

Than some grinding...
Attachment 87279

More cutting...
Attachment 87280

Some great welding
Attachment 87281

Than we saw some pieces coming together:

HFC converted to V-band and Y merge pipe
Attachment 87282

Attachment 87283

Modified resonators:

Attachment 87285

Attachment 87284

I had to cut a bit of the rear bumper ...

DSC_0770.JPG

Here is the result, see the tight fit everywhere !

DSC_0780.JPG

DSC_0781.JPG

DSC_0782.JPG

DSC_0783.JPG

DSC_0784.JPG

DSC_0785.JPG

DSC_0786.JPG

IMG_8981.jpg

Yes ! Its croooooooooked

Here's the sound clip, more to come !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYCl-6b0vOc

That's it ! I hope you enjoy the post !

03-16-2014, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 24	So what's the purpose of the bend? Sent with TapAhoe __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

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Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 24	My opinion is you should play with different size of resonator and muffler for the deep sound instead of having unnecessary long exhaust tubing. Dzel and Chuck33079 like this. __________________ Megan Journal Click Me ....................One Man Team Motorsport Click Me

04-07-2014, 11:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fulljim Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Qc, Canada Posts: 44 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	Begining So it as begun. At last the weather is more clever now here in Canada, so the Z is out since yesterday. At the shop, everything went well to remove the Nismo exhaust. This part is out and will be clean soon for sale. I red alot about those devil cats bolts but never tought it was going to be THAT pain in the a** to remove. None of the cats are out yet, almost one but it still attached bye the faith of that devil bolt that I did cut. I tried to undo it the way it should, but I stripped it. On the driver side, I have a problem. I don't have a direct acces like in the videos to unscrew it. A part of my steering assembly is blocking the way, so I can't even try to unscrew it ! Is that something special on the Nismo model ? Anyways, can't wait to begin the fabrication of the new setup ! I'll keep this tread updated with pics in a few !

04-08-2014, 10:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	If you haven't already purchased an HKS muffler and all that... Look at an Aero Turbine muffler... proven to flow better than a straight pipe while muffling sound. Have one on my DD, sounds great. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

03-16-2014, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fulljim Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Qc, Canada Posts: 44 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	My goal is performance but I want a deep sound as well

03-16-2014, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fulljim Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Qc, Canada Posts: 44 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	But I didnt mentioned that I'm gonna build an "optional" pipe for track purpose only that will bypass the 2 resonators and that bend. It will be detachable with v-bands ... So 10min before track day, i'll switch to this straight pipe, thats the goal tho ....

03-16-2014, 06:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fulljim Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Qc, Canada Posts: 44 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	Longer tube = deeper sound

04-08-2014, 11:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fulljim Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Qc, Canada Posts: 44 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	Cats ... Cats are out !!! Holly victory ... Now time to fab ! Here is the genious welding that my friend does, this one is the conversion of those Berk HFC to V-band flange: photo.jpg

04-09-2014, 07:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 35	Those are some nice welds __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

04-11-2014, 11:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fulljim Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Qc, Canada Posts: 44 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	Progress It was a great night at the shop, the hardest part is done, The "Y" merge pipe. I have to say, without flex pipes, its pretty hard to fit right ! Here's a pic: photo (2).JPG

04-18-2014, 10:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fulljim Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Qc, Canada Posts: 44 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	So it's done ! At last, the exhaust as been fab. My friend and me finished it last week and i'm really happy of how it turned out. Fitment is mint, and it sounds awesome. Here is some pics of this journey: It all begun with polishing... Attachment 87278 Than some grinding... Attachment 87279 More cutting... Attachment 87280 Some great welding Attachment 87281 Than we saw some pieces coming together: HFC converted to V-band and Y merge pipe Attachment 87282 Attachment 87283 Modified resonators: Attachment 87285 Attachment 87284 I had to cut a bit of the rear bumper ... DSC_0770.JPG Here is the result, see the tight fit everywhere ! DSC_0780.JPG DSC_0781.JPG DSC_0782.JPG DSC_0783.JPG DSC_0784.JPG DSC_0785.JPG DSC_0786.JPG IMG_8981.jpg Yes ! Its croooooooooked Here's the sound clip, more to come ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYCl-6b0vOc That's it ! I hope you enjoy the post !

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