tchard Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 JJR bellmouth 3" dump, Venom 5" bodied cat (email direct not thru ebay) job done for less than $1k. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6516185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchard Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 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?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6516286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6516299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6516630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchard Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 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! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6516712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBPOWA-(TJ) Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6517692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchard Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6518094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBPOWA-(TJ) Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 mine is a manual... its not a car if you cant shift gears Hence why i no longer own it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6518131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
S T A R 3 3 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6518339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 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!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6518634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raysboostin Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6520497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchard Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 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?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6520598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR260 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Only one way to find out & thats to get under it and have a go!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6520911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchard Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 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!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6521117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
260tech Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Before ya start ripping into it get yourself some "Penetrene" or similar quality penetrant in a squirty bottle & some safety goggles. Cheers GW Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6521137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raysboostin Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6521608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6521646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
S T A R 3 3 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6521842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raysboostin Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/408446-c34-exhaust-upgrade/#findComment-6523729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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