Skully

what do you guys think of this?

http://www.conceptzperformance.com/C...4170.64.131.94

90NA300ZX

meh...sure they might be a bit better quality...but i just got ebay dp's ...stainless...and the welding is quite good...they'll do me good for a while i'm sure...and cost about $172 shipped...

with stainless 2.5 inch testpipes...so lets just say the dp's alone woulda been like 100 shipped or so...as opposed to those 460 before shipping?

try the ebay ones, if you dont like 'em, get the czp ones...its worth risking the $100 just to see how much you may save.,..

Skully

as long as they dont fall apart on my brother in 2 weeks...

CanyonCarver

I don't know what brand are on ebay, but the megan racing brand, which are alson sold on ebay, weren't the best of quality.

bardabe

if you ask me play it safe. because downpipes are a hell of a bitch to replace. so just play it safe. paying safe 460+ for good pipes. or pay 100+ for unknown pipes and risk blowing the welds to pieces and screwing your turbos over. but that's just meh.

Skully

yea..im with you bardabe...ill order the set from the site...
btw i got the same kitty like in yer avatar...

LUKassZ

http://www.amzperformance.com/z32/?p...ce0d63c10c6dd&

I don't understand why this particular forum neglects AMZ so much? They make some good stuff and don't rip you off...

bardabe

yah I'd get these. they look like they are worth it. welds are decent and they are in a really good prize range. think I might order those.

Skully

did not know about that one...

KENZ

3rd on the amz's downpipes. mitch there is the man.

DanZ32

Neglected. Not from a malicious stand point. AMZ (Mitch) is not as widely known or have the same reputation as someone like COZ on this forum.

As more people like yourself come on and offer assistance and suggest the likes of AMZ, people will use him more and his reputation will begin to develop with members within this forum.

I do agree that Mitch has a good thing going. I myself ordered my headers from AMZ and was pleased with the product, price and the service.

Skully

Yeah i have the site bookmarked now...im glad you guys told me about it anyways i ordered a set of test pipes from him, but downpipes i ordered from Concept Z before i saw the AMZ site..oh well tho...thanks anyways...

Skully

another question..i dont want to start another topic

since im replacing the downpipes ill need the gaskets that go inbetween the dp and the turbo flange..i asked a local parts store they said they dont carry turbo gaskets, just your regular exhaust gaskets..where would be a good place to snag these from?

bardabe

I think they come with the pipes. if they dont courtesy Nissan has them.

Skully

thanks, i wasnt sure because it showed none in the pic...so ill wait

DanZ32

Give Coz a call. If he hasn't shipped them out yet and you have to buy them seperately, he can throw them on the order (save a couple of shipping bucks). If they come with it, he'll tell you and you are good to go.

Skully

how the HELL do you get the drivers downpipe off....any ideas? i got one bolt out i can see the second and i cant feel or see the other 2 ...help is really appreciated

Skully

ok i got em...i had to cut a old wrench to get like 1" total length of the wrench and then i went at it 1/4 turn at a time...sheesh...i hope the aftermarket downpipes are easier to bolt on then the stock crap...

anyways...i took them out...i check the turbos for play and there is just a slight little hint of a wiggle...i mean barely any.....and god are those things small and yet produce good power...

i took the flywheel and resurfaced it at the shop..looks awsome now...clutch and everything is ready to go, but im gonna wait till the pipes get in cuz its easier to get to them, i been cleaning the bellhousing and the back of the motor today whole day almost...
and I DONT HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH GAH!!! i went to local "tool" store...they have from 2-21 foot pounds and then from 50-200 foot pounds..nothing inbetween...

again thanks all...ill keep posting here for any more help and info...i really appreciate it...im gonna buy all of you a case of good old canadian beer...just have to drive up here hehe...

DanZ32

Skully, try Crappy Tire for the torque wrench. I have to admit, they have a decent tool loan program.
If you are looking to buy, keep an eye out at Sears. More times than not they have Craftsman torque wrenches an sale 1/2 price.
Love to see you're determination. Keep up the good work!

Yeah, I'm having a good old Molson Canadian as I type

Skully

hehe nice...yeah i really wanna buy one since i need it to put my engine back in my 280zx...ill have to go to sears i didnt even think of it....anyways...i got another issue...im replacing hes rotors too and the back ones wont come off....i tried EVERYTHING is there something im leaving out, the ebrake is lowered...and ive read the TTZ tips which are awsome but no help...i dont know what can i do? put some heat to the outside ???


i need a cold one..its hot...

Riz Z Speed

i hate to be the one to whine but.....

Where are the pics!?!?

Skully

heheh my brother took my cam to Tulsa, hes company sent him there for 2 months for training so he wont be back till end of august...no pix till then...and everything is gonna be put back together..so hehe you will see the whole package...

but anyways...rotor issue haha

Riz Z Speed

bleh, i like the pics where everything is apart.
internal pieces like the refinished flywheel and clutch you won't get to see when it's all assembled.

Skully

hehe sorry then man...flywheel looks good tho...they put nice swirls in it...mmm..hehe...no pix tho wish i didnt give him my cam, but my garage is a MESS now...i got my 280zx chasis and its parts laying on ones side of the garage...and the 300zx and ITS parts laying on the other side...ahah...


OH!!! BTW...i got the rear rotors off and the lines...now all 4 corners have new slotted+ X-drilled rotors, all SS lines and new pads...w00t!

another day another section down...as soon as i get those pipes here ill get them on and start putting in the tranny...

Skully

ok a question for you guys with service manuals...

im putting stuff back today and i found everything with tranny and driveshaft...but i cant find anything on the back driveshaft and the differential for torque values...so yeah i need the TQ value where the rear shaft bolts to the diffy with alen bolts...thanks!

just remember..BEER!