Noob exhaust question

LiquidCrewZ · 01-12-2013, 03:48 PM

I plan on purchasing a used Nismo exhaust for my base model. Is it worth upgrading to a Nismo mid pipe, and the nismo exhaust as well. Or just keep the stock mid pips and just upgrade to a nismo catback with stock mids? Is that possible?

DEpointfive0 · 01-12-2013, 03:49 PM

If you're changing JUST the axle back, don't waste your time...

Why are you "upgrading" and why to the Nismo?

LiquidCrewZ · 01-12-2013, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

If you're changing JUST the axle back, don't waste your time...

Why are you "upgrading" and why to the Nismo?

https://m.nissanusa.com/#_frmAccessoriesDetails

I thought it would be a little more upgraded over the stock exhaust and have a more aggressive sound?

Roadster4Us · 01-12-2013, 04:15 PM

The NISMO catback includes the mid pipe. I bought it, installed it and then sold it. Not much of an increase in sound over the stock exhaust.

stevent85 · 01-12-2013, 04:23 PM

Yea the NISMO exhaust is still quiet. Alil deeper than the regular oem exhaust. High flow cats or test pipes do add a deeper growl to it. Test pipes make it alil louder. When i had it on my car i put high flow cats on and it was an improvement.....but in the end i wanted louder haha. If you are interested in the nismo exhaust i actually have one in the for sale section.

XwChriswX · 01-12-2013, 04:25 PM

You won't be able to mix/match Nismo exhaust parts with base exhaust parts. It's either one or the other. And if you're looking for something better than stock, Nismo in terms of HP Gain/$$ isn't worth it imo. Save up and get something else.

Roadster4Us · 01-12-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

You won't be able to mix/match Nismo exhaust parts with base exhaust parts. It's either one or the other. And if you're looking for something better than stock, Nismo in terms of HP Gain/$$ isn't worth it imo. Save up and get something else.

No need to save up, the NISMO performance catback lists for $1800 and sells for around 14-1500 hundred.

XwChriswX · 01-12-2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

No need to save up, the NISMO performance catback lists for $1800 and sells for around 14-1500 hundred.

It's amazing they even sell any with more affordable, higher performing aftermarket exhausts available...

Rusty · 01-12-2013, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidCrewZ

I plan on purchasing a used Nismo exhaust for my base model. Is it worth upgrading to a Nismo mid pipe, and the nismo exhaust as well. Or just keep the stock mid pips and just upgrade to a nismo catback with stock mids? Is that possible?

You have PM sir.

Gibby1113 · 01-12-2013, 07:26 PM

The Nismo exhaust won't give you that much of an improvement on sound or HP for that matter. Maybe if you delete the resonators on the Nismo ehaust itll sound better. I would rather go with invidia gemini cbe for a good sound with some ark resonated hfc. Tanabe has a sweet exhaust, beautiful sound. But if you want a lot of sound get Greddy or AAM. Some problems arise with hfc, but not too sure about test pipes. Test pipes give more hp than hfc and I think they're cheaper.

Hotrodz · 01-12-2013, 09:55 PM

Dude...many of us that own Nismos swap out our exhaust because they lack in both performance and sound quality. Not saying there those which are not interested in more sound or performance, but if you are looking for more it can be had at a reasonable price.

01-12-2013, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
LiquidCrewZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 159 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z B M6 Rep Power: 13	Noob exhaust question I plan on purchasing a used Nismo exhaust for my base model. Is it worth upgrading to a Nismo mid pipe, and the nismo exhaust as well. Or just keep the stock mid pips and just upgrade to a nismo catback with stock mids? Is that possible?

01-12-2013, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 15	The NISMO catback includes the mid pipe. I bought it, installed it and then sold it. Not much of an increase in sound over the stock exhaust. __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

01-12-2013, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
stevent85 Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 928 Drives: 2011 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 13	Yea the NISMO exhaust is still quiet. Alil deeper than the regular oem exhaust. High flow cats or test pipes do add a deeper growl to it. Test pipes make it alil louder. When i had it on my car i put high flow cats on and it was an improvement.....but in the end i wanted louder haha. If you are interested in the nismo exhaust i actually have one in the for sale section. __________________ Takeda stage 2 CAI, Z1 HFC, GREDDY Turbo TI-C

01-12-2013, 04:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	You won't be able to mix/match Nismo exhaust parts with base exhaust parts. It's either one or the other. And if you're looking for something better than stock, Nismo in terms of HP Gain/$$ isn't worth it imo. Save up and get something else. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

01-12-2013, 07:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 12	The Nismo exhaust won't give you that much of an improvement on sound or HP for that matter. Maybe if you delete the resonators on the Nismo ehaust itll sound better. I would rather go with invidia gemini cbe for a good sound with some ark resonated hfc. Tanabe has a sweet exhaust, beautiful sound. But if you want a lot of sound get Greddy or AAM. Some problems arise with hfc, but not too sure about test pipes. Test pipes give more hp than hfc and I think they're cheaper. __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

01-12-2013, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	If you're changing JUST the axle back, don't waste your time... Why are you "upgrading" and why to the Nismo?

01-12-2013, 09:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Dude...many of us that own Nismos swap out our exhaust because they lack in both performance and sound quality. Not saying there those which are not interested in more sound or performance, but if you are looking for more it can be had at a reasonable price. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Noob question	raymondo510	New 370Z Owner	10	04-05-2012 03:25 PM
Noob question	kielbasa16	Wheels & Tires	7	06-07-2010 08:30 PM
Noob exhaust question	Osiris	Intake/Exhaust	6	04-21-2010 10:55 PM
yet ANOTHER NOOB question.	TARDCORE	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	28	01-08-2010 09:18 PM
Noob question	280z/300zx	Audio & Video	2	09-27-2009 09:09 PM