nice diagram, im curious how the Stillen setup looks, can you do one of them?
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12-26-2009, 08:32 PM | #31 (permalink) |
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nice diagram, im curious how the Stillen setup looks, can you do one of them?
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The diagram posted is of the stock Z exhaust (in yellow) and the NISMO exhaust that comes factory installed from the dealership (in red).
According to Nissan, it is responsible for 50% of the 18 horsepower difference between the basic Z and the NISMO. This is a completely different exhaust then the NISMO S-Tune, that is available as an after-market add-on from the dealership, or from your local performance shop. The NISMO exhaust in the diagram (factory installed) is actually better designed then the S-Tune, because it is a true dual exhaust. Although this diagram shows a y-pipe configuration towards the front, this is just from an outward appearance. There is heat shielding on the outside, which gives the outward appearance of a single pipe, but in fact there are two separate pipes underneath. The issue with the S-tune is that it still has a true y-pipe configuration that comes together in to one pipe, and then eventually branches out in to two again, just like the stock Z exhaust. Although the muffler on both exhausts (NISMO & S-Tune) appears to be a single unit on the outside, it has two internal chambers that are completely separate. From what I understand, the factory installed NISMO exhaust is good for a nine horsepower gain. Because of the different configuration, the after-market S-Tune will add less of a gain. If I were going to go with a NISMO exhaust, I would suggest you find someone on here selling their slightly used NISMO exhaust off of their NISMO Z, rather then buy the S-Tune. you will spend a lot less and gain more HP. Just my $0.02 worth.
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If comparing STILLEN vs Nismo, STILLEN all the way. Nismo IMO is overpriced for the performance.
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If your strictly looking for HP and not worried about the note or the price, get something other then the NISMO. If I hadn't gotten a slightly used OEM NISMO, I would have gone for the Borla. I've had Borla products in the past. All of which have been quality products.
I got a used OEM NISMO because I like the way it looks and sounds, and the price was right. It was a good fit for me, but may not be for everyone.
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