1982 280zxt Log
10-21-2012, 12:54 PM
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1982 280zxt Log
- Hey everyone. A good friend of mine showed me a silver RB26 240z awhile ago and I instantly fell in love with Datsun. About a week later he showed me an ad on craigslist for a 280zx and I bought it that weekend. I have had this 1982 280zxt since May of 2011. It has had its issues, but it has been solid since I've had it. Now I want more out of it.
- I'm now starting to upgrade anything that goes out in the car. I plan to do everything in groups/systems, so I'm not always at the mechanic. If possible I would like to do as much as the work myself. This being my first car, I don't have many tools or experience. Although I did replace the alternator and starter myself already, and I do my own oil/oil filter changes.
- My plans for this is to post pictures and updates as they happen. Hopefully you guys can help with what options I have for upgrades, what I might also need, suggestions, and help and guidance.
Anyway, here's my baby.
The first "system" that is being upgraded is the exhaust system. I have been having trouble passing smog, so I have decided to get a new catalytic converter. To go with the new cat, I will be getting 3in mandrel bend stainless steel pipes, and a new muffler. I would like good airflow and a deep low exhaust sound without getting too loud. I was thinking of getting a simple Magnaflow Cat with a simple Magnaflow Muffler.
My only questions are:
- Will the cat and muffler even fit? I used the same cat Magnaflow suggested just with a 3in in/out, and I measured the muffler I have, and it's about the same dimensions as this new one.
- Will this setup be loud? Because I don't want anything too crazy and loud.
- How much should something like this cost? I don't want to get ripped off.
- I'm now starting to upgrade anything that goes out in the car. I plan to do everything in groups/systems, so I'm not always at the mechanic. If possible I would like to do as much as the work myself. This being my first car, I don't have many tools or experience. Although I did replace the alternator and starter myself already, and I do my own oil/oil filter changes.
- My plans for this is to post pictures and updates as they happen. Hopefully you guys can help with what options I have for upgrades, what I might also need, suggestions, and help and guidance.
Anyway, here's my baby.
The first "system" that is being upgraded is the exhaust system. I have been having trouble passing smog, so I have decided to get a new catalytic converter. To go with the new cat, I will be getting 3in mandrel bend stainless steel pipes, and a new muffler. I would like good airflow and a deep low exhaust sound without getting too loud. I was thinking of getting a simple Magnaflow Cat with a simple Magnaflow Muffler.
My only questions are:
- Will the cat and muffler even fit? I used the same cat Magnaflow suggested just with a 3in in/out, and I measured the muffler I have, and it's about the same dimensions as this new one.
- Will this setup be loud? Because I don't want anything too crazy and loud.
- How much should something like this cost? I don't want to get ripped off.
10-22-2012, 08:10 AM
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Big Poppa
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Mission, British Columbia
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3" stuff will fit just fine in your car. a good exhaust shop will be able to fab up a custom exhaust without a problem. i dont know prices as it seems in the usa its far cheaper than north of the boarder. loudness is a judgement thing, with a turbo and cat and muffler you should be alright. if you try and find a magnaflow dual chamber it lowers the rumble and the sound to a nice deep tone ive found, even on my 4 cylinder altima. here is the stock setup type muffler but from magnaflow http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...=main&id=10417
10-22-2012, 04:07 PM
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Mr Z++ Wiki
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Victoria, BC
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Welcome to the forum! Car looks great. A nice solid platform to build from....
Magnaflow is nice but it will make a more "domestic" sound. I really like the Walker Ultraflows mainly because the have the highest flow numbers which is exactly what you want for a turbo system. Go the oval 3" if you want to mellow it out a bit of round 3" if you want loud. Don't forget the turbo will attenuate about 1/3 the volume of a NA car.
Magnaflow is nice but it will make a more "domestic" sound. I really like the Walker Ultraflows mainly because the have the highest flow numbers which is exactly what you want for a turbo system. Go the oval 3" if you want to mellow it out a bit of round 3" if you want loud. Don't forget the turbo will attenuate about 1/3 the volume of a NA car.
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