Nismo stock exhaust on roadster fitment issue, rubber mount broken, need advice

Quartermaine · 11-07-2011, 09:53 AM

Hey all,

I just installed the stock Nismo exhaust on my 2010 roadster and there seem to be a bit of fitment issue. I don't know if this is an installer issue or what but it is just a bit off.

First, the left side (facing you) sticks out just about 1cm more than the right side. All of the bolts are on correctly or at least it seems.

Second, when the left hanger (facing you) is in the hanger mount, the tip is almost touching the bumper. Now the original rubber mount is broken (picture below).

Is the rubber mount different on the Nismo than non-Nismo (longer maybe)? Anyone with stock Nismo exhaust has this issue? Thanks for the help!

somatic · 11-07-2011, 09:59 AM

no clue, but i know you can get some new rubber mounts from pepboys that are longer.

i had to do that on an old car of mine

WhiskeyHotel · 11-07-2011, 02:58 PM

Hmmm. I'll take a look under my coupe when I get home. I had no fitment issues that I was aware of.

Quartermaine · 11-07-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel

Hmmm. I'll take a look under my coupe when I get home. I had no fitment issues that I was aware of.

Thanks. I will post some more pictures tonight too showing the issues.

Quartermaine · 11-07-2011, 10:05 PM

Anyone with stock Nismo CBE, please chime in (or if you know someone). Thanks!

Here is the right side

Here is the left side, where the broken mount was. It was already uneven before it was broken. This side sticks out about 1cm than the right.

somatic · 11-08-2011, 09:36 AM

you could do what i also did on a previous car, which is take exhaust wrap, and use that to tie/tighten it to the frame.

WhiskeyHotel · 11-08-2011, 03:17 PM

I took a look and I really don't see any issues under my coupe with the Nismo exhaust. It doesn't look like they modified any mounts or used anything different than standard stuff. It lines up perfectly out the back. I'm stuck at this point as to what might cause it to be c0ck-eyed like that.

Quartermaine · 11-08-2011, 03:48 PM

Thanks @Somatic. I will try them out.

@WhiskeyHotel I am wondering is roadster is different than the coupe? That would seem odd but possible. I did notice the hanger (first picture) is different on the stock exhaust than the Nismo's. The stock is slightly bent upwards so it fits the mount nicely, but as you can see in the picture above, the hanger is relatively straight and it doesn't seem it was tempered with either.

I don't know. I think I will call Nissan parts dept to see if the mount has different part number for the roadster and Nismo/coupe's. But this doesn't explain why it is uneven in the back... I am confused. Help!

Imperial · 11-13-2011, 06:06 AM

One of the rubber mounting points for the Nismo exhaust (I believe it's the driver side proximal muffler hanger) is indeed different from all the other models. There is a thread somewhere in here that discusses this.

bvl · 11-13-2011, 07:26 AM

The drivers side mount is different. There is an adapter plate OEM from Nissan, which is insanely priced. I actually tracked down the part number and was told near $300 for a piece of machined steel. The parts guy felt bad telling me the price.

So I fabricated my own extension, and its been happy on my ZR for 6 months now. I was going to use a thicker piece of AL at some point but for now its all good.

- b

Quartermaine · 11-13-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imperial

One of the rubber mounting points for the Nismo exhaust (I believe it's the driver side proximal muffler hanger) is indeed different from all the other models. There is a thread somewhere in here that discusses this.

Do you think you can snap a picture for my reference? You think anyone is selling this part off their Nismo? Thanks!

Quartermaine · 11-13-2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvl

The drivers side mount is different. There is an adapter plate OEM from Nissan, which is insanely priced. I actually tracked down the part number and was told near $300 for a piece of machined steel. The parts guy felt bad telling me the price.

So I fabricated my own extension, and its been happy on my ZR for 6 months now. I was going to use a thicker piece of AL at some point but for now its all good.

- b

Do you still have the part number? Thanks!

bvl · 11-14-2011, 05:57 AM

Go to your dealer Parts counter guy and pull up the exhaust of a NISMO model Z (not standard). You can identify the bracket if you are really so inclined to get it from this picture. Online I was only able to find breakouts of stock Z exhausts from various sites.

- b

11-07-2011, 09:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Quartermaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 156 Drives: M6 Silver Roadster Rep Power: 14	Nismo stock exhaust on roadster fitment issue, rubber mount broken, need advice Hey all, I just installed the stock Nismo exhaust on my 2010 roadster and there seem to be a bit of fitment issue. I don't know if this is an installer issue or what but it is just a bit off. First, the left side (facing you) sticks out just about 1cm more than the right side. All of the bolts are on correctly or at least it seems. Second, when the left hanger (facing you) is in the hanger mount, the tip is almost touching the bumper. Now the original rubber mount is broken (picture below). Is the rubber mount different on the Nismo than non-Nismo (longer maybe)? Anyone with stock Nismo exhaust has this issue? Thanks for the help! __________________ Nismo CBE (oem) \|\| Z1 MAF tubes \|\| K&N filters \|\| Berk HFC \|\| UpRev \|\| 306.35whp 261.06ft/lbs

11-07-2011, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
somatic A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 1,767 Drives: 2013 GS350 Rep Power: 17	no clue, but i know you can get some new rubber mounts from pepboys that are longer. i had to do that on an old car of mine __________________ Passport 9500i HW\|Short Tail Exhaust\|Evo-r CF Fangs & Fog\|Blacked Out Roof\|Status Elite Intake 19/22\|AUTO Shift Boot DIY\|GTR Button\|Rear Limo Tint\|S2carbonworks hood dampeners\|Falken Rt-7m 20"s w/Jade Project Mu Tuner Lugs\|P:JDM Oil Cap\|Tow Hook\|SOLD

11-07-2011, 10:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Quartermaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 156 Drives: M6 Silver Roadster Rep Power: 14	Anyone with stock Nismo CBE, please chime in (or if you know someone). Thanks! Here is the right side Here is the left side, where the broken mount was. It was already uneven before it was broken. This side sticks out about 1cm than the right. __________________ Nismo CBE (oem) \|\| Z1 MAF tubes \|\| K&N filters \|\| Berk HFC \|\| UpRev \|\| 306.35whp 261.06ft/lbs

11-08-2011, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
somatic A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 1,767 Drives: 2013 GS350 Rep Power: 17	you could do what i also did on a previous car, which is take exhaust wrap, and use that to tie/tighten it to the frame. __________________ Passport 9500i HW\|Short Tail Exhaust\|Evo-r CF Fangs & Fog\|Blacked Out Roof\|Status Elite Intake 19/22\|AUTO Shift Boot DIY\|GTR Button\|Rear Limo Tint\|S2carbonworks hood dampeners\|Falken Rt-7m 20"s w/Jade Project Mu Tuner Lugs\|P:JDM Oil Cap\|Tow Hook\|SOLD

11-08-2011, 03:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Quartermaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 156 Drives: M6 Silver Roadster Rep Power: 14	Thanks @Somatic. I will try them out. @WhiskeyHotel I am wondering is roadster is different than the coupe? That would seem odd but possible. I did notice the hanger (first picture) is different on the stock exhaust than the Nismo's. The stock is slightly bent upwards so it fits the mount nicely, but as you can see in the picture above, the hanger is relatively straight and it doesn't seem it was tempered with either. I don't know. I think I will call Nissan parts dept to see if the mount has different part number for the roadster and Nismo/coupe's. But this doesn't explain why it is uneven in the back... I am confused. Help! __________________ Nismo CBE (oem) \|\| Z1 MAF tubes \|\| K&N filters \|\| Berk HFC \|\| UpRev \|\| 306.35whp 261.06ft/lbs

11-07-2011, 02:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	Hmmm. I'll take a look under my coupe when I get home. I had no fitment issues that I was aware of.

11-08-2011, 03:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	I took a look and I really don't see any issues under my coupe with the Nismo exhaust. It doesn't look like they modified any mounts or used anything different than standard stuff. It lines up perfectly out the back. I'm stuck at this point as to what might cause it to be c0ck-eyed like that.

11-13-2011, 06:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Imperial Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 486 Drives: 10 Nismo 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	One of the rubber mounting points for the Nismo exhaust (I believe it's the driver side proximal muffler hanger) is indeed different from all the other models. There is a thread somewhere in here that discusses this.

11-13-2011, 07:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	The drivers side mount is different. There is an adapter plate OEM from Nissan, which is insanely priced. I actually tracked down the part number and was told near $300 for a piece of machined steel. The parts guy felt bad telling me the price. So I fabricated my own extension, and its been happy on my ZR for 6 months now. I was going to use a thicker piece of AL at some point but for now its all good. - b

11-14-2011, 05:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	Go to your dealer Parts counter guy and pull up the exhaust of a NISMO model Z (not standard). You can identify the bracket if you are really so inclined to get it from this picture. Online I was only able to find breakouts of stock Z exhausts from various sites. - b

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