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Originally Posted by tims370z
After some initial research by using the "search", I have a couple of remaining questions about the OEM Nismo Exhaust:
- Is there a big difference (quality, sound) between the latest "HKS" version and a version from a more earlier Nismo Z?
- If I were to install the exhaust, what additional parts would I need (rubber hangers, gaskets, etc.)?
- Would it be recommended to have the car tuned after installing the exhaust (not planning on any other additional drive train upgrades)
Thanks for your help!
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I cannot confirm if there are deltas on your 15 but judging how the Z has been about the same the entire model run, I am going to presume the exhaust mounts are identical.
I posted info in 2010/11 time frame in a thread you may have seen. The OEM NISMO exhaust has a subtle tone change, nice but not usually loud enough for what people want. I ran with it for a year or so on our 2010 roadster.
I have kept the H pipe and since upgraded to an AAM S and muffler setup which is a good volume for my tastes.
The driver side mount on the NISMO is different the a regular Z from my experience. In order to reach the OEM hanger setup, I had to fabricate a bit of an extension using some bolts and another hanger. The plate to use for a mount was a $200+ part from Nissan, so I went with my $10 solution.
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