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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Old thread but wondering if there is a resolution to this question...Is the OEM Nismo exhaust a worthwhile upgrade for a non Nismo car? I am looking for a slightly louder exhaust than stock and more hp, but keep the stock header and cats to keep the smog people happy. My thoughts were drop ins (K & N), Nismo exhaust and a tune.
Also, I read that the Nismo muffler is heavier to quiet the exhaust more than the non Nismo muffler. Maybe a Nismo H pipe and mid pipe with non Nismo muffler is the answer? Thoughts?
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If you want to keep the car exhaust OEM, then yes it is a worthwhile upgrade. You are going to a true dual exhaust with H pipe, and a straight through muffler design versus the standard 2 to 1 Y-pipe and more restrictive standard muffler. There should be a HP increase as I stated in a previous thread. Sound-wise, not much of an increase but you do get larger exhaust tips with Nismo branding. You can eventually change out the Nismo muffler for the AAM S-line axleback muffler which will give you a slightly louder and very refined exhaust tone with zero drone.
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PS: I recently went back to this setup after having spent about a year with the ARK DTS exhaust system. In the end, I could no longer live with the drone at around 4-4.5k rpm and misaligned tips. Good news is I managed to sell it pretty quickly.