Normal Exhaust VS Nismo Exhaust (Sound)

MagmaRed370z · 05-28-2015, 08:30 PM

Hey Guys, I did search the forum but could not find a real answer to my question.

How significant is the exhaust sound between normal non-nismo and the Nismo exhaust for our cars?

Is it louder than stock? Similar to the FI one? Elaborate.

Thanks in advance.

Duc_Z09 · 05-28-2015, 08:59 PM

Too quiet IMO.

Spooler · 05-28-2015, 09:34 PM

Not even close to an FI exhaust as far as the Nismo goes. FI mucho better.

MR.nismo · 05-28-2015, 09:35 PM

No difference imo. But on the same hand, most of my friends keep yelling at me since I'm deaf and I'm always replying to them "say whaaaaaatttt".

Read T · 05-28-2015, 09:40 PM

I have a 2011 base + sport, and I installed the OEM nismo (not the S-tune) cat back. I have also gone back and driven some other bases with the base exhaust.

The Nismo is slightly louder and lower pitched. It is more throaty above 4k rpm. It does not drone or buzz and fitment is 100%. The tips also look slightly larger.

It is not screaming loud, so if you want to get lots of attention look somewhere else. If you want something that sounds very good for an OEM exhaust it's a good bet. It's also cheap second hand. I can still easily talk in my car at highway speed or at the track. The one downside is that it is not loud enough for me to hear the engine when trying to heal-toe at the track, but that's what S mode is for right.

MR.nismo · 05-28-2015, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Not even close to an FI exhaust as far as the Nismo goes. FI mucho better.

You just could not wait, eh...

Spooler · 05-28-2015, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR.nismo

You just could not wait, eh...

Noop, I sure could not.

firulice · 05-28-2015, 10:30 PM

I'm a big fan of the nismo. Paired with hfc it's just right in my opinion. Deep and aggressive but not overdone.

MR.nismo · 05-28-2015, 10:34 PM

OP, ask Spooler on his combination for exhaust. To me he has just the perfect combination. Is not too loud nor too quiet, is just where it should be.

Blackcrimzon · 05-29-2015, 01:40 AM

ReadT is spot on with his advice. The Nismo is just a tad bit louder then stock but really not much of a difference. Are you thinking about buying a Nismo exhaust or are you just wondering? If you are looking for a new exhaust I would highly recommended finding someone that lives near you and listing to the exhaust in person. I had the Nismo exhaust that came stock on my Nismo. Even after putting on HFC I was not overally happy with the sound, I wanted something that was a bit louder. In the end I went with a berk exhaust and I loved it. Though there are a ton of people that have a Nismo exhaust and are totally happy with it. If you are going for something that will be loud all the time then you will want to look else where. If you want something that when you drive and you can hear your self think with a slightly better sound then stock then this might be what your looking for. Again it is about what kind of sound that your looking for.

jcasti07 · 05-29-2015, 09:40 AM

PM me if interested in a nismo exhaust, OP. It wasn't loud enough for me, but I did notice that the back pressure it creates gave me a more tourquey feel in the lower RPM range.

forza370z · 05-29-2015, 09:49 AM

The oem nismo exhaust is slightly louder and definitely deeper than the non nismo exhaust. From the cabin, you might not realize the differences from the 2. But from the outside, you could clearly hear the differences. The nismo exhaust sounds like an aftermarket exhaust.

Having said that, the nismo exhaust is nowhere close to the Fast Intentions exhaust. FI is much louder and deeper.

kenchan · 05-29-2015, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schellingr

Hey Guys, I did search the forum but could not find a real answer to my question.

How significant is the exhaust sound between normal non-nismo and the Nismo exhaust for our cars?

Is it louder than stock? Similar to the FI one? Elaborate.

Thanks in advance.

non nismo exhaust =

nismo exhaust =

either one is boring.

1991Z32 · 08-08-2015, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcasti07

PM me if interested in a nismo exhaust, OP. It wasn't loud enough for me, but I did notice that the back pressure it creates gave me a more tourquey feel in the lower RPM range.

I PM'd you with contact info... very interested.

RogueZ817 · 08-09-2015, 08:26 AM

Has anyone ever tried pairing the Berk BT1407 test pipes (no cats - non-resonated) with the Nismo exhaust?? I just picked up a new/leftover 13 Nismo and would like a little more sound.

https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...on.php?II=4249

05-28-2015, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	Normal Exhaust VS Nismo Exhaust (Sound) Hey Guys, I did search the forum but could not find a real answer to my question. How significant is the exhaust sound between normal non-nismo and the Nismo exhaust for our cars? Is it louder than stock? Similar to the FI one? Elaborate. Thanks in advance.

05-28-2015, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	Too quiet IMO. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

05-28-2015, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,512 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	Not even close to an FI exhaust as far as the Nismo goes. FI mucho better. cooltoy likes this.

05-28-2015, 09:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 13	No difference imo. But on the same hand, most of my friends keep yelling at me since I'm deaf and I'm always replying to them "say whaaaaaatttt". Spooler likes this. __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

05-28-2015, 09:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 17	I have a 2011 base + sport, and I installed the OEM nismo (not the S-tune) cat back. I have also gone back and driven some other bases with the base exhaust. The Nismo is slightly louder and lower pitched. It is more throaty above 4k rpm. It does not drone or buzz and fitment is 100%. The tips also look slightly larger. It is not screaming loud, so if you want to get lots of attention look somewhere else. If you want something that sounds very good for an OEM exhaust it's a good bet. It's also cheap second hand. I can still easily talk in my car at highway speed or at the track. The one downside is that it is not loud enough for me to hear the engine when trying to heal-toe at the track, but that's what S mode is for right. forza370z and 1991Z32 like this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

05-28-2015, 10:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
firulice Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: utah Posts: 277 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 1105	I'm a big fan of the nismo. Paired with hfc it's just right in my opinion. Deep and aggressive but not overdone. 1991Z32 likes this. __________________ 40th-40th edition. HFC, Nismo exhaust, Stillen intakes, GTR start, UpRev

05-28-2015, 10:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 13	OP, ask Spooler on his combination for exhaust. To me he has just the perfect combination. Is not too loud nor too quiet, is just where it should be. __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

05-29-2015, 01:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Blackcrimzon Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: AZ Age: 41 Posts: 190 Drives: Nismo 370z 09 Rep Power: 16	ReadT is spot on with his advice. The Nismo is just a tad bit louder then stock but really not much of a difference. Are you thinking about buying a Nismo exhaust or are you just wondering? If you are looking for a new exhaust I would highly recommended finding someone that lives near you and listing to the exhaust in person. I had the Nismo exhaust that came stock on my Nismo. Even after putting on HFC I was not overally happy with the sound, I wanted something that was a bit louder. In the end I went with a berk exhaust and I loved it. Though there are a ton of people that have a Nismo exhaust and are totally happy with it. If you are going for something that will be loud all the time then you will want to look else where. If you want something that when you drive and you can hear your self think with a slightly better sound then stock then this might be what your looking for. Again it is about what kind of sound that your looking for. RogueZ817 and 1991Z32 like this.

05-29-2015, 09:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	PM me if interested in a nismo exhaust, OP. It wasn't loud enough for me, but I did notice that the back pressure it creates gave me a more tourquey feel in the lower RPM range. 1991Z32 likes this.

05-29-2015, 09:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 18	The oem nismo exhaust is slightly louder and definitely deeper than the non nismo exhaust. From the cabin, you might not realize the differences from the 2. But from the outside, you could clearly hear the differences. The nismo exhaust sounds like an aftermarket exhaust. Having said that, the nismo exhaust is nowhere close to the Fast Intentions exhaust. FI is much louder and deeper. 1991Z32 likes this. __________________ 09 PW 370z Nismo \| K&N Drop Ins \| HKS Hi Power \| Berk HFCs \| Work Meister S1 3P \| Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome Lug Nuts \| KW V1 \| SPC rear camber arms/toe bolts \| Southbend Stage 3 daily clutch \| Southband 19Ib Steel Flywheel \| ZSpeed CSC

08-09-2015, 08:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
RogueZ817 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Motor City Posts: 21 Drives: 2013 370z Nismo Rep Power: 10	Has anyone ever tried pairing the Berk BT1407 test pipes (no cats - non-resonated) with the Nismo exhaust?? I just picked up a new/leftover 13 Nismo and would like a little more sound. https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...on.php?II=4249

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