Nismo factory exhaust + Berk HFC = Big Disapointment
 

I ordered the Nismo exhaust ($1650.00 installed) when I bought my 2013 Z. It was so quiet so I bought some lightly used Berk HFCs. Got them installed and it didnt make the car sound any different from what I could tell. I dont want screaming but it is a sports car afterall. I want it to have a rumble.

Too late now to get my $2000.00 back but am I really left to use a set if $1.00 washers to actually hear my car?

My daily driver is a WRX that I put a factory SPT exhaust system on (Subaru's performance parts line) and it sounds sweet and was only $950 shipped to my house.

I came from a 1990 supercharged Ford Mustang that was loud so I guess I was spoiled..... :icon14: ?????

How much research did you do before you bought the Nismo CBE. That right there is the disappointment. As far as the washer mod goes please don't that right there is another disappointment.

I wanted a Nismo CBE for the 350z as it sounded really good. Nicer than stock imo.

When I switched over to 370z, the Nismo are ultra quiet.

I did some research, and found Stillen, ARk, BORLA are all within my budget and all have their own tones and sounds.

I agree with kenchan, gotta do some research before spending hard earned money. Tons of YOUTUBE videos to give you some general ideas.

I did look through Youtube but I guess I misjudged the sound since the camera was just behind the pipes.......

I should have gone with Akrapovic but too late now. No one wants a used Nismo system.

Fast intentions, GTM, Exhausts would have been better options in your price range. Research is key.

If u want loud, sell the nismo and get a gt haus or motordyne e370

That's above his price range. But those are the best. Can't forget litespeed... It's the sickest sounding IMHO.

BERK/BERK is nice too. Loud enough, but not too loud. No drone.

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You can probably sell your Nismo and still have enough for a new Greddy Ti-C. NICE deep sound but not too loud in the car. Not sure if you can find a new one but could find a used one for about $1K, maybe a bit less. There are some that get you more horsepower but this one is middle of the road performance wise while still sounding nice and deep without being ricer loud.

After a day riding in my buddies GTR w/no cats, my exhaust sounds awful and I want to go catless too. :(

I won't though. Not worth the hassle to throw the HFCs on for emissions when that time comes.

Couldn't be happier with my nismo exhaust, if you want a loud exhaust just put washers in there to make an exhaust leak, or better yet drill holes right after the cats.

Not too late to get your $2000 back. Plenty of people like the Nismo...sell it. Won't get 100% but it will ease your pain.

OMG, I wish you could reach out us local guys earlier before you drop thousand dollars on a cbe... Join us Northeast VQ group on facebook and come to the meets and events then you will know what exhaust fits you the best and which local shop you can trust.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3948...group_activity

Also, my reply to this guy's post apply to you too.

http://www.the370z.com/north-east-re...ml#post2521112

And yes, if I knew you earlier, I'd definitely stop you buying a Nismo s-tune exhaust to start with. There are plenty of nice sounding system out there with less $$...

did you get the s-tune exhaust? should have done some research, my friend! i'd bite the bullet, sell the exhaust and get a Fast Intentions. that thing rumbles.

Check my sig...full ark setup.