NISMO Exhaust or not

Lemers · 05-07-2010, 07:21 PM

This is not meant to be a "which aftermarket exhaust is best" thread. There are plenty of those.

My question is:

If the only aftmarket exhaust you could get was the NISMO (for warrenty issues) is it still worth the expense to power gains?

nogoodname · 05-07-2010, 08:26 PM

Nismo exhaust is not worth to get unless you like the sound only....lol

There shouldn't be any warranty issues with the car. The only thing being void is the stock exhaust since that was the only thng taken off.

Scott@FontanaNissan · 05-07-2010, 08:27 PM

Some may say my answer is a little biased...but I will say yes

Scott

Push370zzz · 05-07-2010, 08:59 PM

No!

Viera · 05-07-2010, 11:55 PM

I think you'll get tired of it really soon after getting it cause it is really quite, IMO.

craniac24 · 05-08-2010, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viera

I think you'll get tired of it really soon after getting it cause it is really quite, IMO.

This is exactly my experience. It took about 2 weeks for me to wish for something louder and more aggressive. That said, if you'd like something a LITTLE deeper and a LITTLE louder, and you like the look of the really big and clean looking tips, then the Nismo exhaust might be for you.

I'll be selling mine within the next week...

Lee123 · 05-08-2010, 06:08 PM

I had the Nismo exhaust installed yesterday and I'll have to admit I'm a bit disappointed by how quite it is. Since I have a roadster and the top will be down more often than up I didn't want it too loud but I was hoping it would be a little louder. The Nismo exhaust does sound deeper and a bit louder than the original pipes, but the difference is so slight that I can't tell at all when driving with the top down in traffic. On the other hand, I only have 600 miles on my car and I'm trying to follow the owners manual break-in instructions so I haven't heard what it will sound like at full throttle.

efuseakay · 05-08-2010, 07:27 PM

I'd get a custom made exhaust if that were the case...

efuseakay · 05-08-2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee123

I had the Nismo exhaust installed yesterday and I'll have to admit I'm a bit disappointed by how quite it is. Since I have a roadster and the top will be down more often than up I didn't want it too loud but I was hoping it would be a little louder. The Nismo exhaust does sound deeper and a bit louder than the original pipes, but the difference is so slight that I can't tell at all when driving with the top down in traffic. On the other hand, I only have 600 miles on my car and I'm trying to follow the owners manual break-in instructions so I haven't heard what it will sound like at full throttle.

Get some HFCs too... it'll be a little louder.

Trips · 05-08-2010, 07:30 PM

save your money and get an aftermarket CBE

SE · 05-08-2010, 08:27 PM

I didn't really have much of a choice seeing as how mine comes with a Nismo exhaust stock (although different from the s-tune configuration, but probably same sound/sound level).

Test pipes really opened up the sound at higher RPMs/throttle, but hopefully with long tubes I should see a slight difference. I hate super loud exhausts, but even with test pipes it is slightly tamer than what I'd like.

If anything I might do some custom piping back to the mufflers or remove the resonators.

craniac24 · 05-08-2010, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weeeee

I didn't really have much of a choice seeing as how mine comes with a Nismo exhaust stock (although different from the s-tune configuration, but probably same sound/sound level).

Test pipes really opened up the sound at higher RPMs/throttle, but hopefully with long tubes I should see a slight difference. I hate super loud exhausts, but even with test pipes it is slightly tamer than what I'd like.

If anything I might do some custom piping back to the mufflers or remove the resonators.

I'm wondering if the stock Nismo exhaust might actually tend to be a little louder/deeper than the S-Tune version due to the fact it's an H-Pipe vs. a Y-Pipe. Thoughts?

stormcrow · 05-08-2010, 08:50 PM

As some have stated, this is going to end up being all about your personal tastes. There are two Nismo exhausts. One is the S-Tune, which is the aftermarket one available from Nissan dealerships, and the other is the OEM exhaust that comes on the USDM Nismo cars. The latter exhaust is a better exhaust, IMO, as it is comes with an H pipe instead of a Y pipe.

That said, you should probably test drive a Nismo or listen to one, if possible, so you will know if the exhaust is what you seek.

Since going with twin turbos, I have an OEM Nismo exhaust for sale. Less than 200 miles on it. PM me if interested.

dad · 05-08-2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee123

I had the Nismo exhaust installed yesterday and I'll have to admit I'm a bit disappointed by how quite it is. Since I have a roadster and the top will be down more often than up I didn't want it too loud but I was hoping it would be a little louder. The Nismo exhaust does sound deeper and a bit louder than the original pipes, but the difference is so slight that I can't tell at all when driving with the top down in traffic. On the other hand, I only have 600 miles on my car and I'm trying to follow the owners manual break-in instructions so I haven't heard what it will sound like at full throttle.

Go ram the hell out of her, come back and post your opinion on full throttle! She doesn't have a hymen, she won't bleed.

craniac24 · 05-08-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

Go ram the hell out of her, come back and post your opinion on full throttle! She doesn't have a hymen, she won't bleed.

Wow. And I thought I was edgy/occasionally inappropriate!

05-07-2010, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	NISMO Exhaust or not This is not meant to be a "which aftermarket exhaust is best" thread. There are plenty of those. My question is: If the only aftmarket exhaust you could get was the NISMO (for warrenty issues) is it still worth the expense to power gains? __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

05-07-2010, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scott@FontanaNissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fontucky, CA Posts: 857 Drives: 91 Sentra GTi-R Rep Power: 25	Some may say my answer is a little biased...but I will say yes Scott __________________ Scott VanderHeide - Motorsports Director - Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop www.nissanraceshop.com www.youtube.com/scottvanderheide

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SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	I didn't really have much of a choice seeing as how mine comes with a Nismo exhaust stock (although different from the s-tune configuration, but probably same sound/sound level). Test pipes really opened up the sound at higher RPMs/throttle, but hopefully with long tubes I should see a slight difference. I hate super loud exhausts, but even with test pipes it is slightly tamer than what I'd like. If anything I might do some custom piping back to the mufflers or remove the resonators.

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stormcrow Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 267 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo TT Rep Power: 15	As some have stated, this is going to end up being all about your personal tastes. There are two Nismo exhausts. One is the S-Tune, which is the aftermarket one available from Nissan dealerships, and the other is the OEM exhaust that comes on the USDM Nismo cars. The latter exhaust is a better exhaust, IMO, as it is comes with an H pipe instead of a Y pipe. That said, you should probably test drive a Nismo or listen to one, if possible, so you will know if the exhaust is what you seek. Since going with twin turbos, I have an OEM Nismo exhaust for sale. Less than 200 miles on it. PM me if interested.