Monza Exhaust System

[SFe240Z]

I spent a pleasant Saturday afternoon installing a Monza exhaust system from Black Dragon on my '73 240Z. It went on without any problems, everything needed for the installation was there. The vertically stacked dual outlets are attractive. The sound is nice and throaty, at speed or under load. I recommed it to members who have a basically stock car, but want a different sound and improved appearance. At less than $260US it is a good buy. I was even able to salvage the stock exhaust system and package it in the Monza box. John - Santa Fe

[xray]

Good to hear (ha! dumb joke)...maybe you could attach some pics? I think it might be cool to have some photo reference of multiple systems for consideration by future purchasers

[sandman825]

I'm thinking about that setup for my '73. It would be great to see some pics.

Arn't the exhuast tips on that yellow? Does that look funny?

[santamaus]

I was looking at this system today. I've a '72--if the mounting brackets are the same as on the 73, how tucked up under the rear is the muffler? Any clearance issues?

It sounds like you're using the stock exhaust header? Anyone who's also gotten the Monza headers--are the two systems compatible? Silly question, maybe, but it states that the muffler portion is meant to mount to the stock header.

Any words of wisdom comparing this to the system offered by Motorsport?

For the parts of the system (such as most of the 3-2-1 systems) that don't bolt together, but rather slide together, any issues with leakage? Does it come with clamps? Should I get clamps and/or have the system welded together?

Also, for noise and drone--I notice that the Monza system has a resonator built in--any word on sound levels?

Thanks in advance!

[Arne]

Do a search here for Monza, there's a few other threads you can read on this, might even be a picture or two.

The Monza will work with the Pacesetter header, as that header is also designed to mount to the stock exhaust.

Sound is reputed to be nice, not too loud, and with a very mellow six-cylinder note. No drone.

Do note that the Monza is much smaller diameter than the MSA system -- 2.0" compared to 2.5" for the MSA. For an L24 with stock cam and carbs, the 2.0" of the Monza is probably enough. But if your engine is much bigger or hotter than stock, a 2.25" or 2.5" might be better.

[Obie87]

Wow I wish I would have read the previous post yesterday. I just put the Monza exhaust onto my stock 280z. I noticed the pipe was a little smaller than stock, but it sounds sweet and is appears performance is a little better.

The sound is great.

Installation hit a little snag. For my 76 280z, the rear hanger on the muffler did not reach the vehicle's hanger. The front hanger on the muffler reached fine, but I had to insert a little bracket to make the stuff fit. I can post pics if anyone wants to see.

[kenz240z]

In 2005 I purchased a Monza exhaust system for my '73. My Z had the factory exhaust manifold at the time. The Monza exhaust, which is contructed with 2" pipe, was easy to install and sounded great. The twin tips are chrome and each one has a yellow ring close to the muffler end.

A month or so later I purchased a Monza header from Victoria British (now Black Dragon). I ordered the header in their catalog that was listed for the 70-76 240-280. It is a 6-into-2 design. The individual runners have a 2" diameter and the collectors have a 2-1/2" diameter. The output end of the collector pipe also has a 2-1/2" diameter and will NOT mate up with the exhaust, which is 2", without a reducer. I've attached a few pics of the header, collector pipe and exhaust that are now collecting dust in the attic of my shop (waiting for future Z car projects!). Keep in mind this was back in 2005. Maybe Monza now has a 2" header, or a 2-1/2" exhaust for complete header/exhaust system.

After I had the engine rebuilt, I installed an MSA 6-into-2 header with the MSA turbo exhaust system, which is 2-1/2" end to end. It's a nice sounding exhaust, too. A bit louder than the Monza, or so it seems to me...

[240Z240Z240Z]

I spent a pleasant Saturday afternoon installing a Monza exhaust system from Black Dragon on my '73 240Z. It went on without any problems, everything needed for the installation was there. The vertically stacked dual outlets are attractive. The sound is nice and throaty, at speed or under load. I recommed it to members who have a basically stock car, but want a different sound and improved appearance. At less than $260US it is a good buy. I was even able to salvage the stock exhaust system and package it in the Monza box. John - Santa Fe

Thats what I bought, it should be here this week!

I started out needing some new tires and wheels, got those installed then ordered a pertronix and the 89-300 exhaust. Started it yesterday and it took a piddle in the driveway! Crap, now I have to replace the water pump.

[ktm]

Thats what I bought, it should be here this week!

I started out needing some new tires and wheels, got those installed then ordered a pertronix and the 89-300 exhaust. Started it yesterday and it took a piddle in the driveway! Crap, now I have to replace the water pump.

Naw, it's just excited that its got new shoes and exhaust.