Replacing nismo exhaust with?

dobsthedon · 07-21-2016, 06:26 PM

I have a 2011 nismo and I am looking to get a new exhaust.
I've been looking at a few options and the most common route seems to be Fast Intentions.
The obvious issue is I don't want to get an exhaust that has less gains over the regular stock exhaust than the Nismo. I don't want to make less power haha..I guess the FI was dynoed at +20whp and the Nismo is around 20 crank hp?

Summary: So my question is.. Will the Fast Intentions exhaust have any noticeable gains over the nismo exhaust? What other options are there in that price range?

Thanks in advance

SwissCheese · 07-21-2016, 08:04 PM

I asked the same question to FI about their catback before I ordered my stuff. They said that the NISMO dynos about 4-6 RWH higher than the base model.

I have a '12 NISMO, and I upgraded my exhaust to the Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and their catback with 18" resonators. I didn't do any dyno runs, but the car feels more peppy and responsive.

I'm sure there are others with actual dyno sheets to prove the gains, but the gains are there.

2011 Nismo#91 · 07-22-2016, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobsthedon

I have a 2011 nismo and I am looking to get a new exhaust.
I've been looking at a few options and the most common route seems to be Fast Intentions.
The obvious issue is I don't want to get an exhaust that has less gains over the regular stock exhaust than the Nismo. I don't want to make less power haha..I guess the FI was dynoed at +20whp and the Nismo is around 20 crank hp?

Summary: So my question is.. Will the Fast Intentions exhaust have any noticeable gains over the nismo exhaust? What other options are there in that price range?

Thanks in advance

Noticeable, no, just maybe the placebo effect maybe noticeable. The stock Nismo makes about 12-13WHP, so an additional 2% WHP will not be noticeable.

Chuck33079 · 07-22-2016, 10:08 AM

You would get more bang for the buck with test pipes and an intake.

barncobob · 07-22-2016, 10:21 AM

I replaced my FI with a stock nismo exhaust, sounds way better(quieter) and no noticeable HP difference.

BC416 · 07-22-2016, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barncobob

I replaced my FI with a stock nismo exhaust, sounds way better(quieter) and no noticeable HP difference.

Nixin · 07-22-2016, 02:32 PM

I would replace with the FI CBE.

dobsthedon · 07-25-2016, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You would get more bang for the buck with test pipes and an intake.

I noticed there is a deal online for ISR resonated test pipes for $95 (regular 180)
However it looks like there is only one o2 bung...???
Its a good deal considering FI resonated test pipes are $380..but I also don't want CEL...

madeinjapan · 08-03-2016, 08:35 AM

washer mod

nismo13807 · 08-03-2016, 10:33 AM

my vote is motordyne art pipes and shockwave e370 exhaust!

axmea? · 08-03-2016, 02:53 PM

Whatever you do, I suggest you go for full exhaust as opposed to a piecemeal approach.

madeinjapan · 08-03-2016, 02:57 PM

gthaus

dobsthedon · 08-03-2016, 03:26 PM

I went with ART Pipes to replace my factory cats because that will probably get me the most power & tq per dollar while still retaining the nismo exhaust for now. Plus it won't be raspy like regular test pipes (or so I've heard), and won't lose a bit on bottom end like some test pipes
Eventually I will either get Fast Intentions or Motordyne catback but It's not a priority anymore

07-21-2016, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
dobsthedon Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 57 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 9	Replacing nismo exhaust with? I have a 2011 nismo and I am looking to get a new exhaust. I've been looking at a few options and the most common route seems to be Fast Intentions. The obvious issue is I don't want to get an exhaust that has less gains over the regular stock exhaust than the Nismo. I don't want to make less power haha..I guess the FI was dynoed at +20whp and the Nismo is around 20 crank hp? Summary: So my question is.. Will the Fast Intentions exhaust have any noticeable gains over the nismo exhaust? What other options are there in that price range? Thanks in advance

07-21-2016, 08:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	I asked the same question to FI about their catback before I ordered my stuff. They said that the NISMO dynos about 4-6 RWH higher than the base model. I have a '12 NISMO, and I upgraded my exhaust to the Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and their catback with 18" resonators. I didn't do any dyno runs, but the car feels more peppy and responsive. I'm sure there are others with actual dyno sheets to prove the gains, but the gains are there. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

07-22-2016, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You would get more bang for the buck with test pipes and an intake. dobsthedon likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-03-2016, 02:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Whatever you do, I suggest you go for full exhaust as opposed to a piecemeal approach. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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dobsthedon Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 57 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 9	I went with ART Pipes to replace my factory cats because that will probably get me the most power & tq per dollar while still retaining the nismo exhaust for now. Plus it won't be raspy like regular test pipes (or so I've heard), and won't lose a bit on bottom end like some test pipes Eventually I will either get Fast Intentions or Motordyne catback but It's not a priority anymore