I am ready to finish the exhaust system on my '72 240Z.

The engine has some work done: .030" over bore, TRW flat top pistons, .020" milled off head face, 3 angle valve grind, '78 EFI and the electronic ignition, 6-2-1 ceramic coated aluminum header(exit of the Y pipe is 1&7/8".

On the body I have a MSA ground effects kit ( front sides and rear). The trouble that I have run into is the exhaust exit cutout in the rear valance is about 6" closer to the center of the car than the stock position. I think it is the location of a 280Z, but not sure. The question I have is: Will the stock bend of a 280 pipe fit properly under a '72 240Z? I would like to buy it - have it shipped to my door - and install it, as apposed to having a shop costom bend the pipe for me. Any thoughts?

- Jeff

I hate to tell you this, but something isn't right with the rear valence. All the Z's up to 78 had the exhaust cut out in the same place as far as I know.

If you look, MSA's Turbo exhaust is listed for 70-78... so, there can't be that much difference..... not 6 inches anyways.

There might be a slight difference, but it isn't 6 inches.:disappoin

6 inches closer to the center of the car would put the exhuast right against the side of the gas tank(or even under the edge of it) and you would have no room for a muffler, and you wouldn't want the pipe against the tank in the first place.

I would certainly have a chat with MSA. Could be some screwball cut it in the wrong place unless it's in the mold, in which case it can't be the right part.