Question about OEM Nismo Exhaust?
 

hey nismos. I got the OEM Nismo exhaust on my car, and was wondering if there are any aftermarket options to replace the H-Pipe, I love how the exhaust looks on my car, that's why I don't want to get a full aftermarket exhaust system.

Anyone know, or can chime in?

none as of yet besides the Amuse Pipe which is $$$$ and fitment hasnt been confirmed on the stock exhaust..

here it is

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from all the searches on previous threads, people replaced the muffler section, I actually like how the tips look, and just want to add a little to the sound.... i replacing the muffler section, the only route I can go?

yeah for now unless you custom weld a H-pipe.

I'm on the same boat as you, don't want to change my muffler but kinda want to change everything else. So far I have found that SunLine Racing offers purchasing Nismo specific exhausts components individually. Costs mad $$$ tho!

damn.... thanks for the help guys.

I was searching all night yesterday, and reading through countless threads. Started looking at test pipes, art pipes... then realized it won't be a big difference coming from my HFCs. Then I started thinking about the fact that if I open the exhaust up even more, i'll most likely just intensify my rasp from the Berks.

One more question, how big are the nismo tips? is it 4.5''?

i think its 5

and what other exhaust mods do you have?

Yeah seems bigger than 4.5,

Just Berk HFCs at the moment. The thing is i'm ALMOST happy with the way it sounds, just needs a little bit more.

I went with FI CBE on my nismo only for the simple fact that I had it on my 09 touring sport before it was totaled. One thing I noticed was that the section of the FI exhaust that goes in place of the H-pipe may actually bolt on to the rest of the Nismo exhaust. I'm not positive as I didn't try this during my install but it's something to consider. I would contact Tony over at FI and ask his advice. If anything, he might be willing to fab something up for Nismo owners. I mean the the parts I'm talking about are just two individual S bent pipes that feed from the cats to the center portion of the exhaust. The S bend would still be the same, it would only be the flange that would need possible tinkering and perhaps length slightly adjusted.

Just something to consider. Again, I would call Tony and speak with him. He's super nice and very helpful regarding his products. Another thing to consider is that the H-pipe is only 2.25 inch and restrictive in flow vs. the fast intentions set up. I doubt sound will change much but you should pick up a few hp. Keep in mind the Nismo exhaust is only good for about 7-8hp over stock will FI or Stillen is good for about 15-18 over stock. A lot of that is the muffler design but part of it is also the smaller H-pipe the Nismo uses.

Thinking of getting the akrapovic slip-on muffler only section. Should fit the nismo H-pipe's fine correct?

I believe so... If you plan on ordering them let me know. I want the rest of the exhaust except the slip-on so perhaps we could work something out where we could order the full cat-back and you get the muffler and I get everything else, corner3garage is willing to do this for us. =)

One thing with the Akra is that it's not as majorly loud, so you might end up disappointed.

I bought the whole Evo system - sounds lovely, not rediculously loud, just right for me but I imagine some would think it's a little quite.

Hmm, well still deciding, gonna do more exhaust research to see if I should just get a full catback for that money... and overall that will be decided on my tax return.

Chippy, I hope to see your car at a NY/NJ meet this year (spring/summer), would love to hear your set-up!

/\ this is exactly what I plan on doing in the near future. I've no doubt Tony could fab up something, or worst case, a local exhaust shop.