datsun723 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Hey guys. Jus got the twice pipes installed yesterday. let me tell you...horrible horrible fit. the head pipe and the y-pipe were great but everything from that back didn't line up and was at an angle. of course this is AFTER the guy removed my stock system so he was either going to charge me 150 to put my stock exhaust BACK on or another 100 to modify the kit and make it work. he basically made his own bends from his straight pipes and connected them to the glasspacks. took him around 3 hours BUT after that, i got to fire it up for the first time. OH MY GOSH!!! what a sound!! even the mechanic was greatly surprised haha. it does resonate from 2-3k but nothing that really bothers me. and once you get up to 4k and above it's jus pure heaven so in my mind...if i can get the extra 100 back from msa it's a good deal...if not...i'm greatly disappointed that they won't stand behind their product. so be warned...you may have troubles with this system. i even called ahead and asked if there was any problems i should be aware of but of course they said no. anywho, i'll post a video when i get a hold of a camra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 That kit has been the same poor fit since I installed my first one back in 1987 or so from JCR. The dual tips don't hang level, the mounts dont line up...but boy do they sound like music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 i think that they actually MAKE you go through hell jus because they know that once you fire it up....you'll forget about it. i know i do when i start it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 sounds clips or GTFO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 sounds clips or GTFO! haha i like how you put the smiley face at the end. sure thing...dont know how good my phone will be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin240Z Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Twice pipe vids of my car (L24): Cant wait to hear yours, havent really seen/heard a clip from an FI 2.8L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 I must have watched you video's 20 times demonz i would say that mine sound deeper than yours but then again, i'm sure it's just the microphone. i'm kinda anxious to hear what mine sounds like on camera too. after having this installed, i wouldn't want any other exhaust setup...i'm THAT pleased with the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 you also have a 2.8 liter fuel injected engine, compared to his 2.4 liter carb'ed, don't forget that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 haha i like how you put the smiley face at the end. sure thing...dont know how good my phone will be lol, as long as you realize i didn't mean the GTFO for real. it's just thread-speak for HURRY HURRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Here is Mike's Z. (Buzz) 11:1 compression/ Nismo Cam/ Headers/ Twice Pipes /Weber Tripples/Electromotive Ignition/Ferrari Seats It's a video hosted here on HBZ so it's very slow to load. http://album.hybridz.org/data/500/Trippple_WeberZ.avi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 lol, as long as you realize i didn't mean the GTFO for real. it's just thread-speak for HURRY HURRY haha yea. at first i was like "man! people are vicious for new clips here!!" i think...i'm going to have to steal my friends camera this week cuz the phone clips jus aint cutting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 you also have a 2.8 liter fuel injected engine, compared to his 2.4 liter carb'ed, don't forget that. i also thought about that too. it's kinda cool how many different carb/engine configurations there are with Z's. never going to have the same sounding car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbesheer Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 That sounds sweet. I can hear the ferrari seats too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I think I want this set-up now.. you live in my town aswell.. maybe we will see each other one day and we can compare our exhaust notes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 I think I want this set-up now.. you live in my town aswell.. maybe we will see each other one day and we can compare our exhaust notes you live in temecula?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I had the same problem when I had the twice pipes installed on my 280z... years and years ago when I had no idea what I was doing. Twice pipe exhaust is designed for a 240z.. not a 280z. It will require work and fitting for a 280z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 I had the same problem when I had the twice pipes installed on my 280z... years and years ago when I had no idea what I was doing. Twice pipe exhaust is designed for a 240z.. not a 280z. It will require work and fitting for a 280z yeaaa...it sucked. and msa will TELL YOU that it fits. i'm trying to get the difference back from them on what i had to spend to get it to fit so hopefully that goes well. but..aside from the fit, the sound sends chills down my back. it truly sounds like no other car on the road. haha i can't tell you how awesome it was to blow by a sti the other day. it had a catback and as i'm sure we all know, those subies are quite loud with their flat 4 but man did i get HIS attention ^.^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 yeaaa...it sucked. and msa will TELL YOU that it fits. i'm trying to get the difference back from them on what i had to spend to get it to fit so hopefully that goes well. but..aside from the fit, the sound sends chills down my back. it truly sounds like no other car on the road. haha i can't tell you how awesome it was to blow by a sti the other day. it had a catback and as i'm sure we all know, those subies are quite loud with their flat 4 but man did i get HIS attention ^.^ the best is when you cruise past them from behind unawares while engine braking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 haha nice. thats next on my list now whats great is that my Z is completely stock otherwise. so, it jus looks like a '78 Z, hubcaps and all. while waiting at stop lights i'll kinda rev it a little right before the light turns and i've had people doing double takes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 you live in temecula?? Yeah. I work in Barstow and im down in T town on the weekends. The Z usually makes it out one of those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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