Stock Nismo Exhaust Needs More Growl

Matt · 08-14-2010, 05:21 AM

It sorta depends on your definition of "loud". To some, Nismo CBE + xx brand HFC/Test Pipes are gonna be loud, to others it'll be quiet.

If you want every pedestrian in earshot to turn their heads when the light turns green, then the Nismo CBE is not gonna be part of your ensemble of exhaust components....with or without HFCs/Test Pipes.

TROOPER · 08-27-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

It sorta depends on your definition of "loud". To some, Nismo CBE + xx brand HFC/Test Pipes are gonna be loud, to others it'll be quiet.

If you want every pedestrian in earshot to turn their heads when the light turns green, then the Nismo CBE is not gonna be part of your ensemble of exhaust components....with or without HFCs/Test Pipes.

Well decided the HFC was not going to be loud enough LOL, so I did add an Invidia cat-back to my ensemble.

I'll update with pics after install.. and maybe a YouTube video if I get round to it

christian370z · 08-27-2010, 07:03 PM

Nice! I rode in another member's '09 Z with the Nismo cat-back exhaust and it was really surprisingly quiet. I felt like it sounded great down low but got quieter as the revs increased, and I can easily see how a HFC would not really open it up a huge amount more. In fact, I thought that my '10 Touring with Berk HFCs and a Tanabe Y pipe is 2x as loud as a Nismo CBE.

In for videos!

TROOPER · 08-27-2010, 07:07 PM

Yeah, I'm excited to get this put on the car.

So if anyone's looking for a Nismo exhaust, let me know it will be available soon

F1loco · 08-30-2010, 06:58 PM

I'm betting on TP's and muffler delete with stock Nismo resonators...TBC...

TROOPER · 08-30-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by F1loco

I'm betting on TP's and muffler delete with stock Nismo resonators...TBC...

HaHa, you may as well run straight pipes all the way at that point LOL

cab83_750 · 08-30-2010, 07:15 PM

I have the Stillen HFC ( no rattling) and I just installed the Nismo Exhaust yesterday. The Nismo definitely has a deeper sound but barely noticeable. Things being relative, I find the extra note very pleasing and enjoyable. Itnis just the right "loudness."

you wouldn't believe how many exhaust/muffler I have bought and sold on my other non-Z car. At first, the rumble and loudness was awesome. After a few weeks, "sound of power" just becomes noise. The novelty just dies.

With the Nismo, I am definite it will be a keeper.

Good luck.

TROOPER · 08-31-2010, 09:47 AM

cab83_750,

any issues fitting the Nismo exhaust onto a base model Z..?

cab83_750 · 08-31-2010, 10:38 AM

None whatsoever. It took me no more than 1 hr.

FYI, the seller of my Nismo exhaust bought the Berk CBE. From what I understood, they had to made make "some Adjustments" as the Nismo is different from base. Berk did the installation for him.

mjohn617 · 08-31-2010, 11:40 AM

I just put the Berk TP's on the other day, the bottom end response is quite noticeable, my wife even came home from work talking about the difference! My exhaust sound like crap though! I really don't like the different exhaust notes/tones. If anyone is interested I will be selling my NISMO exhaust very soon as the Stillen CBE gets in.

johnnydrama · 08-31-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mjohn617

I just put the Berk TP's on the other day, the bottom end response is quite noticeable, my wife even came home from work talking about the difference! My exhaust sound like crap though! I really don't like the different exhaust notes/tones. If anyone is interested I will be selling my NISMO exhaust very soon as the Stillen CBE gets in.

yea I didn't care at all for the tone the nismo exhaust had with TPs. I only had em on for a few days. But I definitely did notice a jump in power so depends on what your more worried about

TROOPER · 08-31-2010, 12:18 PM

Just had my HFC & CBE installed by AAM, they did a great job...

All I can say is..... HOLY CRAP BATMAN..!!

Talk about growl... It's more like "Bark At The Moon"

this bad boy is WILD

TROOPER · 09-02-2010, 05:19 PM

OK Guys, here's a quick video clip of the new exhaust.
It's in the original post (at the bottom) of my journal:

TROOPER's 370Z NISMO Journal

BOLIO 671 · 09-03-2010, 12:53 AM

That thing sounds wicked...The Indiva sounds pretty close to the Berks...Great choice...

Is it me or does is look like there are no tips? Couldn't really tell since your car is black

TROOPER · 09-03-2010, 05:44 AM

HaHa, no there are tips. They are the single layer titanium tips

08-14-2010, 05:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 43 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 20	It sorta depends on your definition of "loud". To some, Nismo CBE + xx brand HFC/Test Pipes are gonna be loud, to others it'll be quiet. If you want every pedestrian in earshot to turn their heads when the light turns green, then the Nismo CBE is not gonna be part of your ensemble of exhaust components....with or without HFCs/Test Pipes. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

08-27-2010, 07:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 434	Nice! I rode in another member's '09 Z with the Nismo cat-back exhaust and it was really surprisingly quiet. I felt like it sounded great down low but got quieter as the revs increased, and I can easily see how a HFC would not really open it up a huge amount more. In fact, I thought that my '10 Touring with Berk HFCs and a Tanabe Y pipe is 2x as loud as a Nismo CBE. In for videos! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-27-2010, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 19	Yeah, I'm excited to get this put on the car. So if anyone's looking for a Nismo exhaust, let me know it will be available soon __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

08-31-2010, 09:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 19	cab83_750, any issues fitting the Nismo exhaust onto a base model Z..? __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

08-31-2010, 12:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 19	Just had my HFC & CBE installed by AAM, they did a great job... All I can say is..... HOLY CRAP BATMAN..!! Talk about growl... It's more like "Bark At The Moon" this bad boy is WILD __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

08-30-2010, 06:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
F1loco Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Posts: 203 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 17	I'm betting on TP's and muffler delete with stock Nismo resonators...TBC...

08-30-2010, 07:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 419	I have the Stillen HFC ( no rattling) and I just installed the Nismo Exhaust yesterday. The Nismo definitely has a deeper sound but barely noticeable. Things being relative, I find the extra note very pleasing and enjoyable. Itnis just the right "loudness." you wouldn't believe how many exhaust/muffler I have bought and sold on my other non-Z car. At first, the rumble and loudness was awesome. After a few weeks, "sound of power" just becomes noise. The novelty just dies. With the Nismo, I am definite it will be a keeper. Good luck.

08-31-2010, 10:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 419	None whatsoever. It took me no more than 1 hr. FYI, the seller of my Nismo exhaust bought the Berk CBE. From what I understood, they had to made make "some Adjustments" as the Nismo is different from base. Berk did the installation for him.

08-31-2010, 11:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
mjohn617 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 132 Drives: 2014 Lexus ES350UL Rep Power: 418	I just put the Berk TP's on the other day, the bottom end response is quite noticeable, my wife even came home from work talking about the difference! My exhaust sound like crap though! I really don't like the different exhaust notes/tones. If anyone is interested I will be selling my NISMO exhaust very soon as the Stillen CBE gets in.

09-02-2010, 05:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 19	OK Guys, here's a quick video clip of the new exhaust. It's in the original post (at the bottom) of my journal: TROOPER's 370Z NISMO Journal __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

09-03-2010, 12:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3401	That thing sounds wicked...The Indiva sounds pretty close to the Berks...Great choice... Is it me or does is look like there are no tips? Couldn't really tell since your car is black __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

09-03-2010, 05:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 19	HaHa, no there are tips. They are the single layer titanium tips __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

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