s/s exhaust

[Chas]

I have a Nissan motorsport exhaust on mine, which I believe is a 2" bore.

 

[candy red]

thanks Chas

 

[candy red]

THANKS PETE FOR THE OFFER ON THE EXHAUST YOU HAVE BUT LOOKING AT PICS THERE IS TO MUCH WORK INVOLVED TO MAKE THIS WORK ON MY CAR
THANKS AGAIN DERRICK

 

[pmac]

THANKS PETE FOR THE OFFER ON THE EXHAUST YOU HAVE BUT LOOKING AT PICS THERE IS TO MUCH WORK INVOLVED TO MAKE THIS WORK ON MY CAR
THANKS AGAIN DERRICK

Thats what I was expecting you to say. No worries.
BTW... TURN YOUR EF**NG CAPS LOCK BUTTON OFF.
Its classed as "shouting" in internet terms and is not perceived as a nice way to reply on threads.

 

[candy red]

Sorry Pete didn't relize

 

[candy red]

Having a new s/s exhaust fitted friday going for 2'' bore after taking some good advice from someone in the know hopefully have some pic up if anyones interested ps thanks Mike once again

 

[andrew muir]

Not sure if the following applies to the 280zx motor!!!
But I got 2&1/4 inch bores on my 260z which work fine with a 6-2-1 header, on 240zcarbs, made engine more revy at top end lost maybe a tiny amount from below 2500, this was recommended to me by Ian Tate ex Holden Dealer team chief mechanic and top Historic car tuner in Oz. he said that standard exhaust bore size 1&7/8 was restrictive but too large a bore and you will lose power as well.
He was Peter Bocks engineer and was responsible for some of the Bathhurst winning cars in the seventies, he has done quite a few 240-280z for historic racing and regards them highly.

Having a new s/s exhaust fitted friday going for 2'' bore after taking some good advice from someone in the know hopefully have some pic up if anyones interested ps thanks Mike once again

 

[candy red]

Thanks Andrew,the exiting exhaust is as you said 1"7/8 internal bore 2" external or 47mm by 51mm what i am having is 50mm internal by 54mm external so the difference s only 3mm
will see tomorrow thinking of mid sport box thanks for you input

 

[candy red]

New s/s fitted

Down pipes extended and y section made

middle box

rear box

Derrick

 

[SeanDezart]

Nice fit - shame that itjoins into one soo early.

 

[Huw]

Nice job Derrick. That was a Longlife job, what's it drive like?

Huws

 

[candy red]

Hi Huw it drives nice but still have intermittent fault that occurred once on the way home but i am working on it don't want to test drive it yet to see if sorted due to the bad weather and salt
hows your car coming on'
Derrick

 

[Ped]

I have just emailed Longlife at the Basingstoke branch to ask for a quote for a standard replacement system for my 280zx 2+2 (1980), will be interesting to see if they charge the same between different branches. Will let you know... Mine has a kind of misfire, but hoping the leaky exhaust is mostly, if not all, to blame.

 

[andrew muir]

Hi
i got my Longlife installed last year and looks almost the same setup worth a small box in the middle and a small round box at the back, into a tailpaiece I chose a 2and 1/4 inch pipe and still looks like new, quite loud, but deep and throaty!
It was about £500 installed, including installing the motorsports 6-2-1 manifold.

 

[Ped]

Had a new exhaust made and fitted at Longlife in Basingstoke, but am disappointed with the result especially the 2 into 1 section Y piece, it is just poorly constructed and will do nothing for performance. To top it off the end piece which I briefed to be "standard" and "a like for like replacement" ended up a horrible boy racer over sized item which sticks out too far, and its welded on. Just spoke to the chap on the phone and he seems to be listening to my concerns, has agreed to swap the end piece will email him the pics from the post 'how it should look' and take it from there.

 

[andrew muir]

When mine was fitted they let me chose any tail pipe I wanted, I chose an black tailpipe which is straight.
I think the fabrication quality will be totally down to the branch as longlife is just a franchise.

 

[Ped]

When mine was fitted they let me chose any tail pipe I wanted, I chose an black tailpipe which is straight.
I think the fabrication quality will be totally down to the branch as longlife is just a franchise.

I agree, it is only as good as the fabricator, I just assumed there would be a basic standard. Wont post any pics here of what was done until I get feedback from the guy who did it, think they just rushed it. Will give him a chance to redeem himself.

 

[Ped]

Right... update on exhaust. Bloke at Longlife Basingstoke is going to sort out my 'issues', just need to book it in... once I have cured a possible water pump/altenator bearing noise, and misfire... aaaaahhhh!!!! I JUST WANT TO DRIVE IT!!!!

 

[candy red]

Had mine done in Biscester had to leave it with them as there was 4 hours work in the y piece well pleased

 

[Ped]

Had mine done in Biscester had to leave it with them as there was 4 hours work in the y piece well pleased

I would be surprise if there was 15 minutes of work in the Y piece fitted to mine! I have it re-booked for Wednesday to have that bit redone and the 'comedy' end piece changed. I wont be paying them any more either! If they mess it up again will get the details of the guy that did yours and will get it rectified there. They did a splendid job for you!