Stock Nismo Exhaust Needs More Growl

TROOPER · 07-25-2010, 02:23 PM

Hi Guys,

Looking to get a little more growl from my stock 2010 Nismo exhaust.

I'm not looking to spend over 1000 on a crazy exhaust system yet,
I'm thinking something closer to $500.

Growl is good, HP is a bonus..

So with that in mind, are Berk HFC the best option?

Also something pretty straight forward (bolt-on), that is also not going to be blowing engine lights/codes,
or causing me other problems.

Remember this is a Nismo stock exhaust..

Thanks

theDreamer · 07-25-2010, 02:24 PM

HFC is a great option, definitely add some needed growl and a nice performance bump.

SE · 07-25-2010, 02:28 PM

Get a test pipe/HFC and remove the stock resonators in the exhaust. That's what I did with mine.

red6spd · 07-25-2010, 02:28 PM

HFC or Test Pipes... With test pipes being the much louder option.

TROOPER · 07-25-2010, 02:28 PM

Well Berk seems to be the brand of choice I've noticed on here.

My only concern with playing with the Nismo exhaust, is that I understand most of the HP gains over the base Z's is the Nismo exhaust system.

So although my goal is not really HP gains but more growl,
I also don't want to lose HP in the process.

And a side note, are the Berk HFC the same part number for both base model and nismo?

TROOPER · 07-25-2010, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weeeee

Get a test pipe/HFC and remove the stock resonators in the exhaust. That's what I did with mine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd

HFC or Test Pipes... With test pipes being the much louder option.

OK, dumb question I keep hearing the term Test Pipes, what are they? LOL

Aren't they just straight pipes that replace the cats?

I'd like to at least try and be able to pass the emissions test LOL, at least the visual check

SE · 07-25-2010, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROOPER

Well Berk seems to be the brand of choice I've noticed on here.

My only concern with playing with the Nismo exhaust, is that I understand most of the HP gains over the base Z's is the Nismo exhaust system.

So although my goal is not really HP gains but more growl,
I also don't want to lose HP in the process.

And a side note, are the Berk HFC the same part number for both base model and nismo?

Yep. 370Z Nismo and the other models share the same components except the actual catback exhaust.

SE · 07-25-2010, 02:32 PM

Oh and you'll definitely make more power with the HFC over stock.

red6spd · 07-25-2010, 02:39 PM

Yea a Test Pipe is a straight pipe, not cars no resonaters nothing. The ones Fast Intentions sells should keep your CEL off, you wont pass a visual but I have never failed from a visual inspection. Its rare

TROOPER · 07-25-2010, 02:49 PM

Well HFC seems like the direction to go then

So is Berk the forum favorite? ....Or is that going to start a war LMAO

370Zsteve · 07-25-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROOPER

Well Berk seems to be the brand of choice I've noticed on here.

My only concern with playing with the Nismo exhaust, is that I understand most of the HP gains over the base Z's is the Nismo exhaust system.

So although my goal is not really HP gains but more growl,
I also don't want to lose HP in the process.

And a side note, are the Berk HFC the same part number for both base model and nismo?

Berk has an awesome sound. Be prepared to wait months for delivery.

370Zsteve · 07-25-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROOPER

Well HFC seems like the direction to go then

So is Berk the forum favorite? ....Or is that going to start a war LMAO

Berk buys from a 2nd source, they do not fabricate their own pipes. The wait time is excruciating. I got lucky when I bought mine. I think the current group buyers have been waiting since April for their exhaust. If you don't mind waiting (it sounds like you want the growl NOW), it's a great choice.

TROOPER · 07-25-2010, 03:38 PM

Is it really that bad getting them.

I saw them in TheZstore.com, you think there's a long wait with them also.

Although saying that, I've ordered a couple of things from Z store, only to be told my order is 8 weeks backorder. I just cancelled my orders with them LOL

theDreamer · 07-25-2010, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Berk buys from a 2nd source, they do not fabricate their own pipes. The wait time is excruciating. I got lucky when I bought mine. I think the current group buyers have been waiting since April for their exhaust. If you don't mind waiting (it sounds like you want the growl NOW), it's a great choice.

There is no real wait for HFC, the wait is for the Berk exhaust.

neveucd · 07-25-2010, 04:58 PM

And I've had to wait for almost everything from the z store because of back orders...go berk or fast intentions HFC's to stay legal and still get power.

07-25-2010, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 17	Stock Nismo Exhaust Needs More Growl Hi Guys, Looking to get a little more growl from my stock 2010 Nismo exhaust. I'm not looking to spend over 1000 on a crazy exhaust system yet, I'm thinking something closer to $500. Growl is good, HP is a bonus.. So with that in mind, are Berk HFC the best option? Also something pretty straight forward (bolt-on), that is also not going to be blowing engine lights/codes, or causing me other problems. Remember this is a Nismo stock exhaust.. Thanks __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

07-25-2010, 02:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	HFC is a great option, definitely add some needed growl and a nice performance bump. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-25-2010, 02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	HFC or Test Pipes... With test pipes being the much louder option. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

07-25-2010, 02:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 17	Well Berk seems to be the brand of choice I've noticed on here. My only concern with playing with the Nismo exhaust, is that I understand most of the HP gains over the base Z's is the Nismo exhaust system. So although my goal is not really HP gains but more growl, I also don't want to lose HP in the process. And a side note, are the Berk HFC the same part number for both base model and nismo? __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

07-25-2010, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Yea a Test Pipe is a straight pipe, not cars no resonaters nothing. The ones Fast Intentions sells should keep your CEL off, you wont pass a visual but I have never failed from a visual inspection. Its rare __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

07-25-2010, 02:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	Get a test pipe/HFC and remove the stock resonators in the exhaust. That's what I did with mine.

07-25-2010, 02:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	Oh and you'll definitely make more power with the HFC over stock.

07-25-2010, 02:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 17	Well HFC seems like the direction to go then So is Berk the forum favorite? ....Or is that going to start a war LMAO __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

07-25-2010, 03:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 17	Is it really that bad getting them. I saw them in TheZstore.com, you think there's a long wait with them also. Although saying that, I've ordered a couple of things from Z store, only to be told my order is 8 weeks backorder. I just cancelled my orders with them LOL __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

07-25-2010, 04:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
neveucd Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Age: 40 Posts: 457 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z TT Rep Power: 16	And I've had to wait for almost everything from the z store because of back orders...go berk or fast intentions HFC's to stay legal and still get power. __________________ GTM Stg. 2 TT\|\|F.I. CF 18" Res. CBE\|\|GTM 3" Downpipe \|\|Injen Cold Water Intakes\|\|UpRev\|\|Work Gnosis GS2\|\|Hankook\|\|Tein Monoflex\|\|Hawk\|\|Seibon\|\|Aero Jacket\|\|

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