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I've searched all over the forum, read tons of reviews, and watched a bunch of videos...but I'm having trouble deciding on an exhaust for my Nismo. I am looking for:

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Old 11-12-2010, 02:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Exhaust Advice Needed for a Nismo!

I've searched all over the forum, read tons of reviews, and watched a bunch of videos...but I'm having trouble deciding on an exhaust for my Nismo.

I am looking for:
-Good sound improvement without rediculous drone (my last car droned so much I could barely have a conversation without yelling).
-Good HP increase (i.e. Stillen or FI type numbers)
-Good looks (not a fan of the Berk oval tips with the Nismo bumper)

I plan on doing either resonated TP or HFC at the same time as exhaust.

My future plans include forced induction...so ideally I would like to be able to keep the exhaust without worrying about restricting flow.

Any and all opinions would help a ton! Thanks!
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get that custom INjen with the tips in the for sale thread.
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I don't know how the quad tips would look with the Nismo bumber. What do you think? Any idea on power gains?
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AFAIK Stillen does not drone. You should go to one of the MD or VA Starbucks meets and sample some of the exhaust systems in person. I think we have at least a few different exhausts represented.
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boombop shop exhaust is really nice.. but oval tips.. still its a really nice exhaust
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BTW, if you don't mind spending a bit, the HKS cat-back sounds amazing and does not drone.
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Thanks everyone for your input. I've been meaning to get to one of the meets m4a1, just been really busy lately. I do like the hks, has anyone paired it with a forced induction setup? I also have had a hard time finding hp results for the hks.
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I recommend HKS.
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Thanks everyone for your input. I've been meaning to get to one of the meets m4a1, just been really busy lately. I do like the hks, has anyone paired it with a forced induction setup? I also have had a hard time finding hp results for the hks.
I think JB-370z got HKS exhaust with GTM turbo.
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I've searched all over the forum, read tons of reviews, and watched a bunch of videos...but I'm having trouble deciding on an exhaust for my Nismo.

I am looking for:
-Good sound improvement without rediculous drone (my last car droned so much I could barely have a conversation without yelling).
-Good HP increase (i.e. Stillen or FI type numbers)
-Good looks (not a fan of the Berk oval tips with the Nismo bumper)

I plan on doing either resonated TP or HFC at the same time as exhaust.

My future plans include forced induction...so ideally I would like to be able to keep the exhaust without worrying about restricting flow.

Any and all opinions would help a ton! Thanks!
I have to tell you that I think our CBE with 18" resonators and stainless mufflers will be right up your alley. I have alot of different options and will work with you every step of the way. I can also offer you high flow cats or resonated high flow cats. No one else can offer you the resonated version. What they do is yield the same gains as our regular high flow cats with alot of the sound cut down.

In addition I offer package deals that will save you money over purchasing our parts individually.

If you are interested please check out the link below.

http://www.fastintentions.com/index....th=41_45_54_55

If you have any further questions or would like to place an order, please do not hesitate to call me directly...

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^ It seems like the FI exhaust hangs pretty low, how much can you lower the car and still be able to drive the car as a DD with that exhaust on?
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