Nismo vs Stock Axle Back only.

Jordo!

^^^ For the S-tune, I agree.

For the Take off w H-pipe, I beg to differ...

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ortiz73ca

What's the difference between the s tune and the one that comes on the Nismo?

luigi90210

piping design, the nismo s tune exhaust is a bigger version of the regular 370z exhaust, the nismo 370z exhaust is a true dual exhaust with an hpipe instead of a y pipe

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critical

s-tune is a quality piece made by Fujitsubo and offered as a Nissan accessory. the nismo is an oem piece that comes with the Nismo trim.

if you want an exhaust, it's advisable to go aftermarket like Fast Intentions. picking up a nismo exhaust for 300ish used is also a good option if you're on a budget. much better than getting aam short tails..

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ortiz73ca

Well I plan on getting a FI with 18 inch resonators, but was offered a used original Nismo exhaust for $200 and figured it couldn't hurt in the mean time while I get the FI.Plus the Nismo one comes off 2014 so it doesn't have much use and once I get the FI I can sell this one. But what I got from this thread is that the OEM Nismo is better than the S tune.

SterlingDrive

That would be a steal since the wholesale cost at the dealer is $1,600. The NISMO exhaust has a nice low rumble that won't drive you out of the car, but probably won't provide the gains as some of the other aftermarket systems.

Good Luck.

SterlingDriver

critical

yeah, that's a good plan.

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Jordo!

The S-tune has a slightly larger diameter Y-pipe, which I can tell you from experience is prone to cracking, and made about 1-3 whp throughout the rev range (search through my proven power dyno thread for details and lots of commentary).

The "take off" has a H-pipe, which appears to greatly outperform the S-tune version.

For further commentary, comparison dynos, detailed reports, see the aforementioned thread -- easy to search for.

In short: I would NOT spend the money on the S-tune, even used; buy a Nismo OEM take off for better results.

I have no special opinion on the sound difference -- they both sound fine. Louder than stock, but not enough to wake the neighbors.

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ortiz73ca

Well I got the OEM Nismo H pipe exhaust on this weekend and I must say there is definitely a difference from the stock exhaust. Not sure how much I gained in HP but the engine does rev faster and it has a deeper tone but not louder. Very happy with it but only intend on using it until I get my FI 18". I'm wondering if it would be cheaper just getting a less restrictive muffler and still give me the gains an aftermarket would? But hey for $200 it was worth it.

Zteven

I'm on the fence, I was offered a Nismo exhaust installed for $500 and I believe it's the S-tune because he described it as a "full stainless" set up... I was wanting to do the motordyne e370 before he offered but this will save me some dough for other mods I figured why not for the time being... Am I making a mistake ??



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Jordo!

Honestly... yes. If it's not the H-pipe "take off" Nismo, I would pass.

The Y pipe on the S-tune exhaust cracked and needed to be repaired twice and it made very, very little power over the OEM Z exhaust.

It sounded pretty nice, but I went with the Nismo H-pipe take off on the next go-round, and couldn't be happier with the sound or gains.

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