[RSMegane]

Hey all,

So I've called a local exhaust specialist (will keep which company exactly to myself for now) to get a quote on a new exhaust system in preparation for when the Z comes out.

I just wanted to get some feedback from everyone as I've never purchased a new exhaust before so I am not sure if these figures are a little excessive or not.

The job that I asked a quote on was for the following.
If turbo back:

• Replace diverter valves with GFB blow-off valves instead
• Replace complete exhaust system with 409 stainless steel (304 is higher grade but I was told it sounds more tinny and 409 will give me that throaty sound I want)
• Get the car programmed as it will need it
• Keep the car for around 4 days
• Price: $7,000

If cat back:

• Replace diverter valves with GFB blow-off valves instead
• Replace cat back only with 409 stainless steel
• Keep the car for around 3 days
• Price: $3,500

Are these prices fairly normal or are they trying to milk me?

Cheers.

 

[ZedSled]

Hey all,

So I've called a local exhaust specialist (will keep which company exactly to myself for now) to get a quote on a new exhaust system in preparation for when the Z comes out.

I just wanted to get some feedback from everyone as I've never purchased a new exhaust before so I am not sure if these figures are a little excessive or not.

The job that I asked a quote on was for the following.
If turbo back:

• Replace diverter valves with GFB blow-off valves instead
• Replace complete exhaust system with 409 stainless steel (304 is higher grade but I was told it sounds more tinny and 409 will give me that throaty sound I want)
• Get the car programmed as it will need it
• Keep the car for around 4 days
• Price: $7,000

If cat back:

• Replace diverter valves with GFB blow-off valves instead
• Replace cat back only with 409 stainless steel
• Keep the car for around 3 days
• Price: $3,500

Are these prices fairly normal or are they trying to milk me?

Cheers.

you are getting bent of a barrel. And shown the 50 states. A full TI Turbo back. Wouldn’t even be 7k

 

[ZedSled]

you are getting bent of a barrel. And shown the 50 states. A full TI Turbo back. Wouldn’t even be 7k

just saw u are a Aussie. So maybe that’s normal there. But I wouldn’t even pay 3500 for a TI turbo back in the states. Let alone stainless

 

[RSMegane]

just saw u are a Aussie. So maybe that’s normal there. But I wouldn’t even pay 3500 for a TI turbo back in the states. Let alone stainless

Ok thanks for that . I will compare with other shops around the area.

 

[HFW003]

Way back when (2003 I think it was) I got an axle back for my 350 and it was around $2500. This was from Hi Tech at Darlinghurst.

 

[RSMegane]

Way back when (2003 I think it was) I got an axle back for my 350 and it was around $2500. This was from Hi Tech at Darlinghurst.

Ok so perhaps it is fairly average for Sydney prices. Cheers.

 

[markjoseph350]

wow - I went cheap back around 2009 for my 350z - Chinese HKS copy catback stainless steel $750 ebay special + fitting. A little droney on partial throttle but cheap fun.

 

[THaskins]

wow - I went cheap back around 2009 for my 350z - Chinese HKS copy catback stainless steel $750 ebay special + fitting. A little droney on partial throttle but cheap fun.

Welcome @markjoseph350! Do you still have your 2009 350Z?

 

[markjoseph350]

Welcome @markjoseph350! Do you still have your 2009 350Z?

nah sold it few years ago, bought a Lexus ISF sold that, currently drive Opel OPC 2LT 206kW/400Nm & have deposit down for new Z Serian Performance manual.

 

[BENDINGTIME]

Hey all,

So I've called a local exhaust specialist (will keep which company exactly to myself for now) to get a quote on a new exhaust system in preparation for when the Z comes out.

I just wanted to get some feedback from everyone as I've never purchased a new exhaust before so I am not sure if these figures are a little excessive or not.

The job that I asked a quote on was for the following.
If turbo back:

• Replace diverter valves with GFB blow-off valves instead
• Replace complete exhaust system with 409 stainless steel (304 is higher grade but I was told it sounds more tinny and 409 will give me that throaty sound I want)
• Get the car programmed as it will need it
• Keep the car for around 4 days
• Price: $7,000

If cat back:

• Replace diverter valves with GFB blow-off valves instead
• Replace cat back only with 409 stainless steel
• Keep the car for around 3 days
• Price: $3,500

Are these prices fairly normal or are they trying to milk me?

Cheers.

i think a titanium exhaust sounds better and will never rust like stainless will