Exhaust Advice Needed for a Nismo!

elliotty · 11-12-2010, 03:29 PM

I've searched all over the forum, read tons of reviews, and watched a bunch of videos...but I'm having trouble deciding on an exhaust for my Nismo.

I am looking for:
-Good sound improvement without rediculous drone (my last car droned so much I could barely have a conversation without yelling).
-Good HP increase (i.e. Stillen or FI type numbers)
-Good looks (not a fan of the Berk oval tips with the Nismo bumper)

I plan on doing either resonated TP or HFC at the same time as exhaust.

My future plans include forced induction...so ideally I would like to be able to keep the exhaust without worrying about restricting flow.

Any and all opinions would help a ton! Thanks!

daisuke149 · 11-12-2010, 03:48 PM

get that custom INjen with the tips in the for sale thread.

elliotty · 11-12-2010, 03:52 PM

I don't know how the quad tips would look with the Nismo bumber. What do you think? Any idea on power gains?

m4a1mustang · 11-12-2010, 03:56 PM

AFAIK Stillen does not drone. You should go to one of the MD or VA Starbucks meets and sample some of the exhaust systems in person. I think we have at least a few different exhausts represented.

daisuke149 · 11-12-2010, 03:59 PM

boombop shop exhaust is really nice.. but oval tips.. still its a really nice exhaust

m4a1mustang · 11-12-2010, 04:00 PM

BTW, if you don't mind spending a bit, the HKS cat-back sounds amazing and does not drone.

elliotty · 11-12-2010, 09:33 PM

Thanks everyone for your input. I've been meaning to get to one of the meets m4a1, just been really busy lately. I do like the hks, has anyone paired it with a forced induction setup? I also have had a hard time finding hp results for the hks.

zero · 11-12-2010, 09:46 PM

I recommend HKS.

zero · 11-12-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elliotty

Thanks everyone for your input. I've been meaning to get to one of the meets m4a1, just been really busy lately. I do like the hks, has anyone paired it with a forced induction setup? I also have had a hard time finding hp results for the hks.

I think JB-370z got HKS exhaust with GTM turbo.

F.I. Inc. · 11-13-2010, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elliotty

I've searched all over the forum, read tons of reviews, and watched a bunch of videos...but I'm having trouble deciding on an exhaust for my Nismo.

I am looking for:
-Good sound improvement without rediculous drone (my last car droned so much I could barely have a conversation without yelling).
-Good HP increase (i.e. Stillen or FI type numbers)
-Good looks (not a fan of the Berk oval tips with the Nismo bumper)

I plan on doing either resonated TP or HFC at the same time as exhaust.

My future plans include forced induction...so ideally I would like to be able to keep the exhaust without worrying about restricting flow.

Any and all opinions would help a ton! Thanks!

I have to tell you that I think our CBE with 18" resonators and stainless mufflers will be right up your alley. I have alot of different options and will work with you every step of the way. I can also offer you high flow cats or resonated high flow cats. No one else can offer you the resonated version. What they do is yield the same gains as our regular high flow cats with alot of the sound cut down.

In addition I offer package deals that will save you money over purchasing our parts individually.

If you are interested please check out the link below.

http://www.fastintentions.com/index....th=41_45_54_55

If you have any further questions or would like to place an order, please do not hesitate to call me directly...

Thank you, Tony

hdskull · 11-13-2010, 10:39 PM

^ It seems like the FI exhaust hangs pretty low, how much can you lower the car and still be able to drive the car as a DD with that exhaust on?

11-12-2010, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
elliotty Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 355 Drives: '10 PG Nismo TT Rep Power: 15	Exhaust Advice Needed for a Nismo! I've searched all over the forum, read tons of reviews, and watched a bunch of videos...but I'm having trouble deciding on an exhaust for my Nismo. I am looking for: -Good sound improvement without rediculous drone (my last car droned so much I could barely have a conversation without yelling). -Good HP increase (i.e. Stillen or FI type numbers) -Good looks (not a fan of the Berk oval tips with the Nismo bumper) I plan on doing either resonated TP or HFC at the same time as exhaust. My future plans include forced induction...so ideally I would like to be able to keep the exhaust without worrying about restricting flow. Any and all opinions would help a ton! Thanks!

11-12-2010, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	AFAIK Stillen does not drone. You should go to one of the MD or VA Starbucks meets and sample some of the exhaust systems in person. I think we have at least a few different exhausts represented. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-12-2010, 04:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	BTW, if you don't mind spending a bit, the HKS cat-back sounds amazing and does not drone. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-12-2010, 09:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 22	I recommend HKS. __________________

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11-12-2010, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	get that custom INjen with the tips in the for sale thread.

11-12-2010, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
elliotty Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 355 Drives: '10 PG Nismo TT Rep Power: 15	I don't know how the quad tips would look with the Nismo bumber. What do you think? Any idea on power gains?

11-12-2010, 03:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	boombop shop exhaust is really nice.. but oval tips.. still its a really nice exhaust

11-12-2010, 09:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
elliotty Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 355 Drives: '10 PG Nismo TT Rep Power: 15	Thanks everyone for your input. I've been meaning to get to one of the meets m4a1, just been really busy lately. I do like the hks, has anyone paired it with a forced induction setup? I also have had a hard time finding hp results for the hks.

11-13-2010, 10:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 17	^ It seems like the FI exhaust hangs pretty low, how much can you lower the car and still be able to drive the car as a DD with that exhaust on?