Nissmo Exhaust System

rmorrow · 06-17-2010, 06:12 PM

When I went to pick up my plates at the dealership, I stopped by the parts department to buy a Z satin license plate frame. The Parts Manager asked me if I was interested in buying a Nissmo exhaust system. They had just taken it off of another new Nissmo Z because the new Nissmo owner wanted a Stillen system installed. He told me he would sell the exhaust system to me for $600 and they would even install it on my 370Z Coupe (Sport). Should I do this? How good is the Nissmo axle-back? Is this a good price?

daleks · 06-17-2010, 06:24 PM

$600 with install sounds very reasonable actually. Be sure of a few things:

1. The existing exhaust system is not damaged.
2. You get to keep your old exhaust system. They may want to keep and resell your old exhaust, but it's not like you're going to get much for it.
3. They're installing three parts: downpipes, mid-pipe, and muffler section. The OEM Nismo mid-pipe is an H-pipe vs. your standard Y-pipe. Not that all H-pipe's are better than any Y-pipe, but in this case this is what Nissan is stating.
4. The OEM Nismo exhaust is being installed with a warranty. You may want to ask the dealership to put something in writing.

Most other aftermarket exhausts cost $1-2k plus shipping and install. Those perform (HP/tq gains) better, but at $600 you're definitely getting what you're paying for.

rmorrow · 06-17-2010, 06:48 PM

Thanks daleks. I will heed your advise.

PapoZalsa · 06-17-2010, 07:16 PM

Nice deal if is warranty and everything that daleks mentioned.

kenchan · 06-17-2010, 07:27 PM

I heard the Nissmo is a cheap chinese copy of the Nismo so watch out.

TreeSemdyZee · 06-17-2010, 07:36 PM

One of the sponsors on here just listed Nismo exhaust "at cost" for $1300. To say that $600 is a deal is an understatement.

Red370 · 06-17-2010, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

I heard the Nissmo is a cheap chinese copy of the Nismo so watch out.

actually, Nissssmo is the sound it makes upon deceleration, much like the hiss when rockin' HFC's.

daleks · 06-17-2010, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

One of the sponsors on here just listed Nismo exhaust "at cost" for $1300. To say that $600 is a deal is an understatement.

The OP is being offered an OEM Nismo exhaust. The one for $1300 is the Nismo S-tune, which is different.

Lemers · 06-17-2010, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daleks

The OP is being offered an OEM Nismo exhaust. The one for $1300 is the Nismo S-tune, which is different.

How many times does someone need to explain that there are 2 different NISMO exhausts for the Z?

craniac24 · 06-17-2010, 08:44 PM

I recently sold my OEM Nismo exhaust for $400. So, $600 including install isn't a terrible deal.

Smallywood · 06-17-2010, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

How many times does someone need to explain that there are 2 different NISMO exhausts for the Z?

Agree completely!

efuseakay · 06-17-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

How many times does someone need to explain that there are 2 different NISMO exhausts for the Z?

At least 3 more times!

OP, if they give you the warranty with it, let you keep your stock exhaust (keep it to put back on your car if/when you sell it in the future), and it's not damaged. Go for it!

TreeSemdyZee · 06-18-2010, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daleks

The OP is being offered an OEM Nismo exhaust. The one for $1300 is the Nismo S-tune, which is different.

Didn't read closely enough.

Lee123 · 06-18-2010, 03:38 PM

I just took a Nismo s-tune off and replaced it with a Stillen. Unless the OEM Nismo is louder than the s-tune, don't expect it to sound much (or any) different than your original exhaust. The $600 installed sounds like a good deal.

craniac24 · 06-18-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee123

I just took a Nismo s-tune off and replaced it with a Stillen. Unless the OEM Nismo is louder than the s-tune, don't expect it to sound much (or any) different than your original exhaust. The $600 installed sounds like a good deal.

The OEM Nismo is measurably louder than stock...notice I didn't say "significantly" louder. For most people it's still not loud enough.

06-17-2010, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
rmorrow Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 79 Drives: 2010 370z Sports MT Rep Power: 14	Nissmo Exhaust System When I went to pick up my plates at the dealership, I stopped by the parts department to buy a Z satin license plate frame. The Parts Manager asked me if I was interested in buying a Nissmo exhaust system. They had just taken it off of another new Nissmo Z because the new Nissmo owner wanted a Stillen system installed. He told me he would sell the exhaust system to me for $600 and they would even install it on my 370Z Coupe (Sport). Should I do this? How good is the Nissmo axle-back? Is this a good price?

06-17-2010, 07:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Nice deal if is warranty and everything that daleks mentioned. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

06-17-2010, 08:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
craniac24 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 339 Drives: 2010 PG Roadster Rep Power: 402	I recently sold my OEM Nismo exhaust for $400. So, $600 including install isn't a terrible deal. __________________ 2010 6MT PG Roadster w/Sport & NAV. Stillen Exhaust, Stillen GIII Intake, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers 15f/20r, SPC Rear Camber Kit. Thanks to Vinny Ten Racing!

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06-17-2010, 06:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 15	$600 with install sounds very reasonable actually. Be sure of a few things: 1. The existing exhaust system is not damaged. 2. You get to keep your old exhaust system. They may want to keep and resell your old exhaust, but it's not like you're going to get much for it. 3. They're installing three parts: downpipes, mid-pipe, and muffler section. The OEM Nismo mid-pipe is an H-pipe vs. your standard Y-pipe. Not that all H-pipe's are better than any Y-pipe, but in this case this is what Nissan is stating. 4. The OEM Nismo exhaust is being installed with a warranty. You may want to ask the dealership to put something in writing. Most other aftermarket exhausts cost $1-2k plus shipping and install. Those perform (HP/tq gains) better, but at $600 you're definitely getting what you're paying for.

06-17-2010, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
rmorrow Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 79 Drives: 2010 370z Sports MT Rep Power: 14	Thanks daleks. I will heed your advise.

06-17-2010, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	I heard the Nissmo is a cheap chinese copy of the Nismo so watch out.

06-17-2010, 07:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	One of the sponsors on here just listed Nismo exhaust "at cost" for $1300. To say that $600 is a deal is an understatement.

06-18-2010, 03:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lee123 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 84 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	I just took a Nismo s-tune off and replaced it with a Stillen. Unless the OEM Nismo is louder than the s-tune, don't expect it to sound much (or any) different than your original exhaust. The $600 installed sounds like a good deal.