C34 Exhaust Upgrade

[tchard]

Alright, I've currently got the stock exhaust with 3" cat back (gay as)...

I'm pretty retarded with cars, but slowly learning. Any advice would be fantastic.

Looking at going 3" turbo back.. Best to buy separately and fitted at an exhaust shop? Or buy through them?

Wanting something high flow, dont care about noise (quiet is fine) and will help power/overall sexiness

Also, should I aim to spend about $1k fitted??

Edited September 3, 2012 by tchard

[wolverine]

JJR bellmouth 3" dump, Venom 5" bodied cat (email direct not thru ebay) job done for less than $1k.

[tchard]

JJR bellmouth 3" dump, Venom 5" bodied cat (email direct not thru ebay) job done for less than $1k.

So google both of those, buy them and then take it to an exhaust shop asking them to fit 3" all the way through??

[wolverine]

Just Jap is a forum sponsor they can supply both a dump/front pipe and a cat but I would go for a larger bodied cat if you want the least restriction.

Venom exhaust works and email George direct.

3" all the way through and you can't go too far wrong.

[KiwiRS4T]

So google both of those, buy them and then take it to an exhaust shop asking them to fit 3" all the way through??

you've already got a 3in catback? So you just need the front pipe and 5in cat fitted.

http://www.venomexhaustworks.com.au/

Just Jap is in the merchants section of this website.

[tchard]

you've already got a 3in catback? So you just need the front pipe and 5in cat fitted.

http://www.venomexhaustworks.com.au/

Just Jap is in the merchants section of this website.

Ok great, that would make sense haha..

See i've learnt something today and it's only 7:40am!

[RBPOWA-(TJ)]

www.justjap.com

if your car is auto try and get the jjr front and dump and the bend in it..

i got one for a 33/stagea but its was dead straight and had to be cut and welded to go around the gear box..

fun times!

[tchard]

www.justjap.com

if your car is auto try and get the jjr front and dump and the bend in it..

i got one for a 33/stagea but its was dead straight and had to be cut and welded to go around the gear box..

fun times!

mine is a manual... its not a car if you cant shift gears

[RBPOWA-(TJ)]

mine is a manual... its not a car if you cant shift gears

Hence why i no longer own it

[S T A R 3 3]

you've already got a 3in catback? So you just need the front pipe and 5in cat fitted.

http://www.venomexhaustworks.com.au/

Just Jap is in the merchants section of this website.

it says the 500 is recommended for +350rwkw etc... is it still applicable for cars with less than those figures?

[KiwiRS4T]

it says the 500 is recommended for +350rwkw etc... is it still applicable for cars with less than those figures?

The more flow (less restriction) the better!!

[Raysboostin]

So google both of those, buy them and then take it to an exhaust shop asking them to fit 3" all the way through??

Dont worry about taking it to an exhaust shop. U wont learn anything that way. Buy urself a set of spanners, a pair of stands, a jack and change the front pipe and cat yourself. Its literally a dozen bolts. Even a total novice could knock it out in 1 day and it will save on the reaming u'll get from the exhaust shop.

[tchard]

Dont worry about taking it to an exhaust shop. U wont learn anything that way. Buy urself a set of spanners, a pair of stands, a jack and change the front pipe and cat yourself. Its literally a dozen bolts. Even a total novice could knock it out in 1 day and it will save on the reaming u'll get from the exhaust shop.

My mate reckons it'd be a nightmare job for a rookie like myself??

Also he reckons given the heat of the turbo, the bolts would be hard to get off??

[GTR260]

Only one way to find out & thats to get under it and have a go!!!

[tchard]

Only one way to find out & thats to get under it and have a go!!!

Ok fine, I'll give it a crack... Sadly it's my daily driver, so hopefully I can get it sorted in one day!!

[260tech]

Before ya start ripping into it get yourself some "Penetrene" or similar quality penetrant in a squirty bottle & some safety goggles.

Cheers GW

[Raysboostin]

Before ya start ripping into it get yourself some "Penetrene" or similar quality penetrant in a squirty bottle & some safety goggles.

Cheers GW

I gotta agree with that. A good penetrant will help. Mine came loose without it, but every car is different. Just allow yourself the whole weekend and u'll definately get it done. Just take the cat off 1st. Then work your way forward. Its alot easier from under the car so ull want to get it up on stands with enough room to move round. Take ur time and remember if u get frustrated u'll break stuff. So walk away, clear ur head and give it another go.

[wolverine]

Perhaps think about replacement nuts and bolts, gaskets, gasket goo etc before you tackle it....or at least make sure the nearest auto shop has things you might need in stock.

[S T A R 3 3]

All of the above. It's good to have them on hand too for future DIY'S.

Also wondering if u got a hold of George? I've yet to get a reply from him..and it's been 2 days. I'll give him another day...I don't want to seem too keen.

[Raysboostin]

Perhaps think about replacement nuts and bolts, gaskets, gasket goo etc before you tackle it....or at least make sure the nearest auto shop has things you might need in stock.

Thats a reminder! I usually change to stainless bolts on exhausts cos if u ever need to pull the exhaust off (which u will if ur on a hunt for power. Changing gearboxes and diffs etc.) they wont be rusted up.