Nismo vs Stock Axle Back only.

coolvans1988 · 01-31-2014, 08:00 PM

Is there a significant difference between these two?

Visually: Yes

Performance: ?

DEpointfive0 · 01-31-2014, 08:03 PM

Performance, no. The WHOLE exhaust is only worth 4WHP

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Jordo! · 01-31-2014, 10:38 PM

^^^ For the S-tune, I agree.

For the Take off w H-pipe, I beg to differ...

ortiz73ca · 02-09-2014, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

^^^ For the S-tune, I agree.

For the Take off w H-pipe, I beg to differ...

What's the difference between the s tune and the one that comes on the Nismo?

luigi90210 · 02-09-2014, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ortiz73ca

What's the difference between the s tune and the one that comes on the Nismo?

piping design, the nismo s tune exhaust is a bigger version of the regular 370z exhaust, the nismo 370z exhaust is a true dual exhaust with an hpipe instead of a y pipe

critical · 02-09-2014, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ortiz73ca

What's the difference between the s tune and the one that comes on the Nismo?

s-tune is a quality piece made by Fujitsubo and offered as a Nissan accessory. the nismo is an oem piece that comes with the Nismo trim.

if you want an exhaust, it's advisable to go aftermarket like Fast Intentions. picking up a nismo exhaust for 300ish used is also a good option if you're on a budget. much better than getting aam short tails..

ortiz73ca · 02-09-2014, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by critical

s-tune is a quality piece made by Fujitsubo and offered as a Nissan accessory. the nismo is an oem piece that comes with the Nismo trim.

if you want an exhaust, it's advisable to go aftermarket like Fast Intentions. picking up a nismo exhaust for 300ish used is also a good option if you're on a budget. much better than getting aam short tails..

Well I plan on getting a FI with 18 inch resonators, but was offered a used original Nismo exhaust for $200 and figured it couldn't hurt in the mean time while I get the FI.Plus the Nismo one comes off 2014 so it doesn't have much use and once I get the FI I can sell this one. But what I got from this thread is that the OEM Nismo is better than the S tune.

SterlingDrive · 02-09-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ortiz73ca

Well I plan on getting a FI with 18 inch resonators, but was offered a used original Nismo exhaust for $200 and figured it couldn't hurt in the mean time while I get the FI.Plus the Nismo one comes off 2014 so it doesn't have much use and once I get the FI I can sell this one. But what I got from this thread is that the OEM Nismo is better than the S tune.

That would be a steal since the wholesale cost at the dealer is $1,600. The NISMO exhaust has a nice low rumble that won't drive you out of the car, but probably won't provide the gains as some of the other aftermarket systems.

Good Luck.

SterlingDriver

critical · 02-09-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ortiz73ca

Well I plan on getting a FI with 18 inch resonators, but was offered a used original Nismo exhaust for $200 and figured it couldn't hurt in the mean time while I get the FI.Plus the Nismo one comes off 2014 so it doesn't have much use and once I get the FI I can sell this one. But what I got from this thread is that the OEM Nismo is better than the S tune.

yeah, that's a good plan.

Jordo! · 02-10-2014, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ortiz73ca

What's the difference between the s tune and the one that comes on the Nismo?

The S-tune has a slightly larger diameter Y-pipe, which I can tell you from experience is prone to cracking, and made about 1-3 whp throughout the rev range (search through my proven power dyno thread for details and lots of commentary).

The "take off" has a H-pipe, which appears to greatly outperform the S-tune version.

For further commentary, comparison dynos, detailed reports, see the aforementioned thread -- easy to search for.

In short: I would NOT spend the money on the S-tune, even used; buy a Nismo OEM take off for better results.

I have no special opinion on the sound difference -- they both sound fine. Louder than stock, but not enough to wake the neighbors.

ortiz73ca · 02-17-2014, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

The S-tune has a slightly larger diameter Y-pipe, which I can tell you from experience is prone to cracking, and made about 1-3 whp throughout the rev range (search through my proven power dyno thread for details and lots of commentary).

The "take off" has a H-pipe, which appears to greatly outperform the S-tune version.

For further commentary, comparison dynos, detailed reports, see the aforementioned thread -- easy to search for.

In short: I would NOT spend the money on the S-tune, even used; buy a Nismo OEM take off for better results.

I have no special opinion on the sound difference -- they both sound fine. Louder than stock, but not enough to wake the neighbors.

Well I got the OEM Nismo H pipe exhaust on this weekend and I must say there is definitely a difference from the stock exhaust. Not sure how much I gained in HP but the engine does rev faster and it has a deeper tone but not louder. Very happy with it but only intend on using it until I get my FI 18". I'm wondering if it would be cheaper just getting a less restrictive muffler and still give me the gains an aftermarket would? But hey for $200 it was worth it.

Zteven · 05-02-2014, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

The S-tune has a slightly larger diameter Y-pipe, which I can tell you from experience is prone to cracking, and made about 1-3 whp throughout the rev range (search through my proven power dyno thread for details

I'm on the fence, I was offered a Nismo exhaust installed for $500 and I believe it's the S-tune because he described it as a "full stainless" set up... I was wanting to do the motordyne e370 before he offered but this will save me some dough for other mods I figured why not for the time being... Am I making a mistake ??

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Jordo! · 05-02-2014, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Zteven

I'm on the fence, I was offered a Nismo exhaust installed for $500 and I believe it's the S-tune because he described it as a "full stainless" set up... I was wanting to do the motordyne e370 before he offered but this will save me some dough for other mods I figured why not for the time being... Am I making a mistake ??

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Honestly... yes. If it's not the H-pipe "take off" Nismo, I would pass.

The Y pipe on the S-tune exhaust cracked and needed to be repaired twice and it made very, very little power over the OEM Z exhaust.

It sounded pretty nice, but I went with the Nismo H-pipe take off on the next go-round, and couldn't be happier with the sound or gains.

luigi90210 · 01-31-2014, 11:59 PM

Go with an eBay axle back if all you want is noise. Axle backs don't add performance(it might but there is no definite proof) so if you are gonna get one, might as well have it cost as little as it can. Axle backs can be found for under $200(search G37 axle back not 370z, same part with a lower price) on eBay.

I have seen one on a 370z today and it doesn't look or sound bad.

Elan · 02-11-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

Go with an eBay axle back if all you want is noise. Axle backs don't add performance(it might but there is no definite proof

Run 1 is stock, Run 2 is adding AAM short-tails.
Dyno results for K&N drop ins/exhaust

I mean that's proof to me.

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DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Performance, no. The WHOLE exhaust is only worth 4WHP /thread __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	^^^ For the S-tune, I agree. For the Take off w H-pipe, I beg to differ... luigi90210, 370zrider and ortiz73ca like this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 15	Go with an eBay axle back if all you want is noise. Axle backs don't add performance(it might but there is no definite proof) so if you are gonna get one, might as well have it cost as little as it can. Axle backs can be found for under $200(search G37 axle back not 370z, same part with a lower price) on eBay. I have seen one on a 370z today and it doesn't look or sound bad. SterlingDrive likes this. __________________ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

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