Nismo vs Stock Axle Back only.

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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