Nismo factory exhaust + Berk HFC = Big Disapointment

Leuz · 10-09-2013, 02:33 AM

I agree, if you want it loud TP and Meisterschaft... good luck with that

GSS138 · 10-09-2013, 08:10 PM

I have Berk HFC's and Berk exhaust and would recommend it. It is fairly quiet at low RPM's with a nice low grumble but no roar. But when you hit 5K RPM it sounds more race car. They did a nice job at tuning the sounds to different RPM ranges. I would sell the nismo exhaust for whatever u can get and use the matched Berk catback, they are meant to be used together.

nafir alvarez · 02-28-2017, 01:52 AM

I had the Nismo exhaust and Berk HFC on my 350Z, and it was one of the greatest exhaust sounds you can ever hear on a Z. Unfortunately on the 370Z you can't do that same combination and get the same results. I know because I own a 370z Nismo and tried it thinking it would sound as good as my old 350z with the same setup but it didn't. To get that sound out of the 370z you would need the HKS exhaust and Berk HFC. This is how the HKS exhaust and Berk HFC sound on the 370Z. Please watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFsYWK1UOZQ

2014Z · 02-28-2017, 08:42 AM

I installed the Meisterschaft complete exhaust on my 2014 and love it along with my 21 year old son.
Expensive, but well worth it.

Corsairprime · 03-01-2017, 01:02 PM

The AAM S-Line Mid-pipe and Axle-back are a worthy alternative as well. I use them on my 2014 Nismo. Easy install, no drone. Sounds great above 5k, quiet when normal driving.

You also don't have to do it all at once. I bought the AAM S-Line mid-pipe first and 6 months later the Axle-back to complete the set.

Ventruck · 03-01-2017, 11:53 PM

Can't guarantee it, but if you haven't done it already, a tune might help the sound a bit. Made a difference for me running the OEM Nismo exhaust.

Won't be anywhere on the level as a favorable system altogether, but if you just can't be bothered to sell, buy, get the whole switcharoo done vs. one tune.

nafir alvarez · 03-02-2017, 02:10 AM

Since you already have the Nismo exhaust buy a pair of test pipes it's like night and day compared to the Berk HFC's on the Nismo exhaust as far as sound. You'll definitely get that loud Nismo rumble with test Pipes.

ramoszx12r · 03-02-2017, 09:00 AM

Beluga Racing Performance Axle Back Axleback Exhaust for 370Z .
This is all you need, you will be happy whit the sound.
Check on youtube for clip sound.

barncobob · 03-02-2017, 06:24 PM

16 Sport, put FI on, big mistake...horrible drone 2000-3000 rpm, sold put on stock OEM nismo, perfect for my ears...i can actually carry on a conversation with the passenger..

unijabnx · 03-02-2017, 07:41 PM

What is the washer mod?

cooltoy · 03-02-2017, 08:43 PM

Google.

RanRich · 03-02-2017, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unijabnx

What is the washer mod?

The dumbest most idiotic excuse for a modification this side of underglow.

ramoszx12r · 03-03-2017, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RanRich

The dumbest most idiotic excuse for a modification this side of underglow.

SG4247 · 03-03-2017, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lxpony

I did look through Youtube but I guess I misjudged the sound since the camera was just behind the pipes.......

I should have gone with Akrapovic but too late now. No one wants a used Nismo system.

Funny you say that.

I have the Akrapovic CBE and decided to install a new Nismo axle back muffler.
Car was VERY quiet with the Nismo muffler, it ran pretty good, but it didn't have the exotic sports car sound the Akrapovic had.

Put the Akrapovic axle back on the car, and must say, it is the best sounding 370 exhaust I have heard. No drone, quiet at low throttle, and sounds like a Ferrari at high RPM.

bbermann · 03-03-2017, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramoszx12r

Beluga Racing Performance Axle Back Axleback Exhaust for 370Z .
This is all you need, you will be happy whit the sound.
Check on youtube for clip sound.

I believe this axle back is the same as Top Speed Pro and I installed that with my OEM nismo exhaust and Berk HFCs.

The cabin drone was absolutely unbearable. Maybe good without the HFCs or without the nismo dual?

BTW, I am now running gt haus meisterschaft. Loudness is not an issue. Drone sucks.

There are so many variables and sound clips are so limited...

10-09-2013, 02:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 14	I agree, if you want it loud TP and Meisterschaft... good luck with that __________________ 2013 PW 370Z Touring+Sport, NAV Tint 35% side, 18% back \| RJM clutch pedal \| ZSpeed SS lines \| Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Fast Intentions HFC and TDX 12'' CF CBE \| UpRev

10-09-2013, 08:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	I have Berk HFC's and Berk exhaust and would recommend it. It is fairly quiet at low RPM's with a nice low grumble but no roar. But when you hit 5K RPM it sounds more race car. They did a nice job at tuning the sounds to different RPM ranges. I would sell the nismo exhaust for whatever u can get and use the matched Berk catback, they are meant to be used together. Haboob likes this. __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

02-28-2017, 08:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
2014Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 74 Drives: 14 370Z A54 S/T 6MT Rep Power: 8	I installed the Meisterschaft complete exhaust on my 2014 and love it along with my 21 year old son. Expensive, but well worth it. __________________ GT-R Red Start Button, Meisterschaft Complete Catback System, Z1 Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Centric Pads, Z1 Premium S/S Brake Lines, Windows Tinted, WC Lathe Werks S/S Shift Knob, Nismo Wing

03-01-2017, 01:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3545	The AAM S-Line Mid-pipe and Axle-back are a worthy alternative as well. I use them on my 2014 Nismo. Easy install, no drone. Sounds great above 5k, quiet when normal driving. You also don't have to do it all at once. I bought the AAM S-Line mid-pipe first and 6 months later the Axle-back to complete the set. __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

03-02-2017, 02:10 AM	#22 (permalink)
nafir alvarez Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 45 Drives: 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 13	370Z Nismo Exhaust Since you already have the Nismo exhaust buy a pair of test pipes it's like night and day compared to the Berk HFC's on the Nismo exhaust as far as sound. You'll definitely get that loud Nismo rumble with test Pipes.

02-28-2017, 01:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
nafir alvarez Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 45 Drives: 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 13	I had the Nismo exhaust and Berk HFC on my 350Z, and it was one of the greatest exhaust sounds you can ever hear on a Z. Unfortunately on the 370Z you can't do that same combination and get the same results. I know because I own a 370z Nismo and tried it thinking it would sound as good as my old 350z with the same setup but it didn't. To get that sound out of the 370z you would need the HKS exhaust and Berk HFC. This is how the HKS exhaust and Berk HFC sound on the 370Z. Please watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFsYWK1UOZQ

03-01-2017, 11:53 PM	#21 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22898	Can't guarantee it, but if you haven't done it already, a tune might help the sound a bit. Made a difference for me running the OEM Nismo exhaust. Won't be anywhere on the level as a favorable system altogether, but if you just can't be bothered to sell, buy, get the whole switcharoo done vs. one tune.

03-02-2017, 09:00 AM	#23 (permalink)
ramoszx12r Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Carneys point NJ Posts: 665 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo White. Rep Power: 1428	Beluga Racing Performance Axle Back Axleback Exhaust for 370Z . This is all you need, you will be happy whit the sound. Check on youtube for clip sound. __________________ Tony Ramos

03-02-2017, 06:24 PM	#24 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	16 Sport, put FI on, big mistake...horrible drone 2000-3000 rpm, sold put on stock OEM nismo, perfect for my ears...i can actually carry on a conversation with the passenger.. BeemaaZ likes this.

03-02-2017, 07:41 PM	#25 (permalink)
unijabnx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NC Posts: 50 Drives: 2016 Sport Rep Power: 9	What is the washer mod?

03-02-2017, 08:43 PM	#26 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Google. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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