How Good is the OEM Nismo Exhaust?

dave11 · 09-11-2021, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima

Old thread but wondering if there is a resolution to this question...Is the OEM Nismo exhaust a worthwhile upgrade for a non Nismo car? I am looking for a slightly louder exhaust than stock and more hp, but keep the stock header and cats to keep the smog people happy. My thoughts were drop ins (K & N), Nismo exhaust and a tune.

Also, I read that the Nismo muffler is heavier to quiet the exhaust more than the non Nismo muffler. Maybe a Nismo H pipe and mid pipe with non Nismo muffler is the answer? Thoughts?

I bought mine new, so I didn't want to screw around with the warranty. I drove a new 2020 Nismo to compare the sound to mine. I could not tell the difference. I talked to Nissan and the people at Nismo.

I wound up getting the Nismo R-Tune CBE and had the dealer install it.

WOW

What a difference! I don't know if it makes any more power, but the new sound was a revelation. Get on the throttle over about 3500K and it just sings. Beautiful. It no longer sounds like an Altima. However, you will put your foot down more just to hear the sound.

JARblue · 09-10-2021, 10:37 AM

It's pretty subjective. What do you consider slightly louder? The noise difference between Nismo and stock exhaust is not going to be very noticeable. May not be loud enough for some and may be perfect for others.

Your best bet is to find someone local with the same or similar setup so you can hear it in person. There are a lot of videos on youtube also.

Spooler · 09-10-2021, 10:56 AM

Fast Intentions exhaust with no resonators is awesome if you keep the stock cats. Can't beat it. The only issue is the noise level. As stated above, your best beat is to find someone and take a ride to see if you like it.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	It's pretty subjective. What do you consider slightly louder? The noise difference between Nismo and stock exhaust is not going to be very noticeable. May not be loud enough for some and may be perfect for others. Your best bet is to find someone local with the same or similar setup so you can hear it in person. There are a lot of videos on youtube also. FL 4Motion and Rusty like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-10-2021, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,118 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	Fast Intentions exhaust with no resonators is awesome if you keep the stock cats. Can't beat it. The only issue is the noise level. As stated above, your best beat is to find someone and take a ride to see if you like it. FL 4Motion and JARblue like this.

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