New 370Z owner needing help with mods

foodgoesNryan · 04-17-2013, 10:25 PM

I purchased an 09 NISMO 370Z a couple months ago and so far I love the car, but I also want a nice, loud sounding exhaust; the stock exhaust just doesn't cut it. The problem is that spending $1000-2000 is too pricey just to improve the sound, so are there better options you guys can recommend?

cooltoy · 04-17-2013, 10:41 PM

Cold Air Intake. Stillen.

leighspped · 04-17-2013, 10:49 PM

Long tube headers. Totally changes the sound and 20-30whp. Fast intentions long tubes would b 1350 plus 500-800 installed; power and sound eh one way to spend 2k

That price can be Betten btw

SS_Firehawk · 04-17-2013, 11:33 PM

look at short tails from AAM for a sound change, just don't expect power gains.

foodgoesNryan · 04-17-2013, 11:40 PM

The long tube headers are out of the question, but the CAI and short tails might be good. Which would make my car sound better?

Osiris · 04-18-2013, 08:19 AM

another easy way to increase the volume of your exhaust is to replace your cats with test pipes. Fast Intentions resonated test pipes, Motordyne ART pipes, and there are others.

vrfreak · 04-18-2013, 08:59 AM

dont go testpipes if u go aam shorttails tho or ur ears might start bleeding
i'd rec Hfc's instead

1st · 04-18-2013, 09:08 AM

Bro you have a Nismo don’t cheap out! Get the real deal. Save your money and get a real exhaust, hfc, and some intakes. AAM for sound change but no power gains is a waste. That sounds rice to me.

m3chhawk · 04-18-2013, 09:17 AM

Ditto on the test pipes. Cheapest way to change exhaust tone and add a few HP. Then save your money for a full exhaust system down the road.

Watch the for sale forum and you could easily do CAI and test pipes for less than $750.

Welcome to the forum and happy modding

foodgoesNryan · 04-18-2013, 01:40 PM

Cool, thanks for the advice guys. A friend recommended a cut out with an electric switch, and she would sell me hers for $100 assuming it fits. Are they any good?

m3chhawk · 04-18-2013, 02:14 PM

If you like the gawd awful sound of an open header V6 then sure... I definitely wouldn't go that route if I were in your position.

joeybosco · 04-18-2013, 11:21 PM

Cut the muffler and weld your own straight pipe. Will sound amazing. $50

04-17-2013, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
foodgoesNryan Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: VA Posts: 19 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370z Rep Power: 12	New 370Z owner needing help with mods I purchased an 09 NISMO 370Z a couple months ago and so far I love the car, but I also want a nice, loud sounding exhaust; the stock exhaust just doesn't cut it. The problem is that spending $1000-2000 is too pricey just to improve the sound, so are there better options you guys can recommend? Last edited by foodgoesNryan; 04-17-2013 at 10:27 PM.

04-17-2013, 10:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 14	Long tube headers. Totally changes the sound and 20-30whp. Fast intentions long tubes would b 1350 plus 500-800 installed; power and sound eh one way to spend 2k That price can be Betten btw __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

04-17-2013, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	look at short tails from AAM for a sound change, just don't expect power gains. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

04-17-2013, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
foodgoesNryan Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: VA Posts: 19 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370z Rep Power: 12	The long tube headers are out of the question, but the CAI and short tails might be good. Which would make my car sound better? Last edited by foodgoesNryan; 04-18-2013 at 12:54 AM.

04-18-2013, 08:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	another easy way to increase the volume of your exhaust is to replace your cats with test pipes. Fast Intentions resonated test pipes, Motordyne ART pipes, and there are others. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

04-17-2013, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Cold Air Intake. Stillen.

04-18-2013, 08:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
vrfreak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: winnipeg, canada Posts: 249 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 13	dont go testpipes if u go aam shorttails tho or ur ears might start bleeding i'd rec Hfc's instead

04-18-2013, 09:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	Bro you have a Nismo don’t cheap out! Get the real deal. Save your money and get a real exhaust, hfc, and some intakes. AAM for sound change but no power gains is a waste. That sounds rice to me.

04-18-2013, 09:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
m3chhawk Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 878 Drives: '11 370Z SPT 6MT BLK Rep Power: 24	Ditto on the test pipes. Cheapest way to change exhaust tone and add a few HP. Then save your money for a full exhaust system down the road. Watch the for sale forum and you could easily do CAI and test pipes for less than $750. Welcome to the forum and happy modding

04-18-2013, 01:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
foodgoesNryan Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: VA Posts: 19 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370z Rep Power: 12	Cool, thanks for the advice guys. A friend recommended a cut out with an electric switch, and she would sell me hers for $100 assuming it fits. Are they any good?

04-18-2013, 02:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
m3chhawk Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 878 Drives: '11 370Z SPT 6MT BLK Rep Power: 24	If you like the gawd awful sound of an open header V6 then sure... I definitely wouldn't go that route if I were in your position.

04-18-2013, 11:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
joeybosco Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 158 Drives: slow. Rep Power: 12	Cut the muffler and weld your own straight pipe. Will sound amazing. $50 __________________ Avant Garde M310's l Eibach springs l K&N typhoon intakes l Custom Axleback

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