Nismo catback vs aftermarket

YYZ

Nismo mid pipe compared to base mid pipe.

Seems very restrictive for no good reason. I wouldn't ever consider an axle back on a base model after seeing this. I would consider adding an axel back to a Nismo though.

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kenchan

dogdamn, i accidentally deleted my post..

it's really the muffler dat's restrictive on the catback. unless u go turbo the stock pipes are fine imo.

nis350

Agree... the mid pipes are fine with stock motor.

while the muffler is more restrictive relatively, it is probably also ok with stock motor. most of the hp gain with aftermarket muffler is way up on the rpm band and might even lose a bit on the low end.

sandersd

I was very disappointed in the sound of my '14 Nismo. The exhaust note was a short step above a sewing machine - I couldn't really hear it at all while driving. I never heard it from the outside because I never quite mastered the art of driving while outside of my car. Besides I don't really care what everyone else hears - only what I hear inside the cabin.

I absolutely love the HKS. A Nismo should sound like this from the factory. Absolutely no drone and sounds fabulous when you accelerate, especially with the windows down.

Take a listen:

HKS Hi-Power Exhaust

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2014 370Z NISMO -- HKS Hi-Power Exhaust -- Swift Springs -- BC ER Coilovers -- SPL Suspension Components -- Nismo R-Tune Intake -- Seibon BD CF Hood