NISMO vs. NISMO Catback?

ImportConvert · 03-27-2012, 08:05 AM

Okay...so the Catback that comes on the NISMO car from the factory is not the same as the S-tune NISMO available from NISMO...wtf, over?

I can see the visual differences, what about sound/performance differences, if any?

Will this be way quieter than my Berk, like the OEM exhaust that came on my Sport/Touring, or will it be louder (a take-off NISMO CBE).

TerribleONE · 03-27-2012, 11:44 AM

pretty sure they are the same.. and both will be quieter than your berk from what I have heard

6spd · 03-27-2012, 04:27 PM

i can say from experience, the s-tune sounds fantastic, but isnt any louder than stock, just a sh1t-ton beefier and less spitty sounding. I love mine.

ImportConvert · 03-27-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

pretty sure they are the same.. and both will be quieter than your berk from what I have heard

They are very different. One has an H-pipe, one has an X-pipe. One has heat-shielding, one doesn't.

TerribleONE · 03-27-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

They are very different. One has an H-pipe, one has an X-pipe. One has heat-shielding, one doesn't.

I havent really done any research.. All I know is whenever I hear a nismo I say to myself why spend so much money on something that sounds nearly the same as stock... and provides very minimal gains from what has been seen.

6spd · 03-27-2012, 09:50 PM

the s-tune has larger piping throughout and it is just a tad bit deeper than the stock nismo exhaust. If I ws forced to give you my opinion, i'd say go for a used stock nismo system. Its cheaper and provides all the same results. I got my s-tune for a steal, which is why I have one, but if i didnt get it as cheap as i did, i would have gotten the stock nismo. Other than looking pretty, the s-tune isnt worth it.

ImportConvert · 03-28-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

the s-tune has larger piping throughout and it is just a tad bit deeper than the stock nismo exhaust. If I ws forced to give you my opinion, i'd say go for a used stock nismo system. Its cheaper and provides all the same results. I got my s-tune for a steal, which is why I have one, but if i didnt get it as cheap as i did, i would have gotten the stock nismo. Other than looking pretty, the s-tune isnt worth it.

I'm playing on buying a take-off NISMO exhaust from the forum if I continue to have issues with my Berk. I don't care about power as much as I do fit/finish and a bit nicer sound.

Red__Zed · 03-28-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I'm playing on buying a take-off NISMO exhaust from the forum if I continue to have issues with my Berk. I don't care about power as much as I do fit/finish and a bit nicer sound.

What's wrong with the berk?

ImportConvert · 03-28-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

What's wrong with the berk?

It falls off. The rear (muffler) hangers won't hold it up because it goes into them at such an angle and barely makes it into the grommets.

I am going to try to adjust it myself, I think I can correct it, maybe. If it's not due to install/correctable by adjustment, not sure what I will do. I have been in touch with Berk and they have been helpful thus far.

TerribleONE · 03-28-2012, 10:24 AM

wow sorry to hear that.. I cant say I have heard of any issues like that before.

03-27-2012, 08:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	NISMO vs. NISMO Catback? Okay...so the Catback that comes on the NISMO car from the factory is not the same as the S-tune NISMO available from NISMO...wtf, over? I can see the visual differences, what about sound/performance differences, if any? Will this be way quieter than my Berk, like the OEM exhaust that came on my Sport/Touring, or will it be louder (a take-off NISMO CBE). Last edited by ImportConvert; 03-27-2012 at 08:20 AM.

03-27-2012, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	pretty sure they are the same.. and both will be quieter than your berk from what I have heard __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-27-2012, 04:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	i can say from experience, the s-tune sounds fantastic, but isnt any louder than stock, just a sh1t-ton beefier and less spitty sounding. I love mine. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

03-27-2012, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	the s-tune has larger piping throughout and it is just a tad bit deeper than the stock nismo exhaust. If I ws forced to give you my opinion, i'd say go for a used stock nismo system. Its cheaper and provides all the same results. I got my s-tune for a steal, which is why I have one, but if i didnt get it as cheap as i did, i would have gotten the stock nismo. Other than looking pretty, the s-tune isnt worth it. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

03-28-2012, 10:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	wow sorry to hear that.. I cant say I have heard of any issues like that before. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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