Nismo factory exhaust + Berk HFC = Big Disapointment

Lxpony · 10-08-2013, 10:36 AM

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.....

?????

1st · 10-08-2013, 10:46 AM

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.

Boomer370 · 10-08-2013, 11:13 AM

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.

Lxpony · 10-08-2013, 11:24 AM

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.

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-08-2013, 11:28 AM

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

edub370 · 10-08-2013, 11:34 AM

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

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-08-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

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.

Haboob · 10-08-2013, 01:14 PM

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

TXSpeedDemon · 10-08-2013, 01:56 PM

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.

Haboob · 10-08-2013, 03:21 PM

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.

Read T · 10-08-2013, 08:52 PM

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.

Arrvaxx · 10-08-2013, 08:55 PM

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.

forza370z · 10-08-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lxpony

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.....

?????

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.

MA guys wit F.I. exhaust

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 $$...

critical · 10-08-2013, 10:13 PM

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.

roy'sz · 10-08-2013, 10:13 PM

Check my sig...full ark setup.

10-08-2013, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lxpony Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 14 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 11	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..... ????? CTownZ likes this.

10-08-2013, 10:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	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. UNKNOWN_370, 4r3s, Verda7junior and 5 others like this.

10-08-2013, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Fast intentions, GTM, Exhausts would have been better options in your price range. Research is key. ubs234 likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

10-08-2013, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	If u want loud, sell the nismo and get a gt haus or motordyne e370 UNKNOWN_370 and ubs234 like this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

10-08-2013, 01:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	BERK/BERK is nice too. Loud enough, but not too loud. No drone. BOLIO 671 likes this.

10-08-2013, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Boomer370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 387 Drives: 2011 - 370z - Manual Rep Power: 11	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.

10-08-2013, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lxpony Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 14 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 11	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.

10-08-2013, 01:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
TXSpeedDemon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 328 Drives: 370Z, 03 MSP, R8 v10 Rep Power: 3370	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.

10-08-2013, 03:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	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.

10-08-2013, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 17	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. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

10-08-2013, 08:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 17	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. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

10-08-2013, 10:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	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. __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

10-08-2013, 10:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Check my sig...full ark setup. Zoren 370 likes this. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtvG...data_playerARK HFC'S-ARK Grip-Stillen G3-M370-UPREV-Kinetix upper control arm-WC Latheworks-Stage2 Bad@$$ Driver(318whp/268tq)-

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