Worth upgrading nismo exhuast?

Skarekrow · 10-04-2012, 11:00 PM

Curious for opinions on if getting an aftermarket exhaust is actually worth doing or even considered an upgrade. Right now I just have the Stock Nismo exhaust. I would really love a more aggressive sound and a little extra hp would be nice but wasn't sure if the aftermarket ones were that much better or not.

tyler20c · 10-04-2012, 11:04 PM

If you have the nismo exhaust I would say it's definitely not worth upgrading the catback. I would do some high flow cats though, they will give you more horsepower gains than any catback would over the nismo and they will give you that more aggressive sound you are looking for.

gomer_110 · 10-04-2012, 11:05 PM

Simple answer is yes.

For your reading pleasure: [Official] "Which Exhaust Should I Buy for My 370z?" Thread

dmhenderson · 10-04-2012, 11:19 PM

Buy a FI exhaust and HFCs and you'll never look back.

ZMan8 · 10-04-2012, 11:23 PM

I would say yes, Nismo exhaust is not much better than the base Z exhaust. Aftermarket exhaust will make your Z sound more aggressive and definitely give you gains over the Nismo exhaust.

gomer_110 · 10-04-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Buy a FI exhaust and HFCs LTH's and you'll never look back.

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Trips · 10-04-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I would say yes, Nismo exhaust is not much better than the base Z exhaust. Aftermarket exhaust will make your Z sound more aggressive and definitely give you gains over the Nismo exhaust.

dmhenderson · 10-04-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

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Kinda illegal but absolutely for a track car.

bigdog1250 · 10-04-2012, 11:41 PM

Fast Intentions exhaust. Do it. Do it now!

lemon-fresh · 10-04-2012, 11:58 PM

Fast Intentions... Problem solved.

johncy2000 · 10-05-2012, 11:07 AM

Whats so great about the Fast Intentions exhaust? I heard the Motordyne E370 and it is by far the best Z sound I have ever heard! Period!

lemon-fresh · 10-05-2012, 11:21 AM

When comparing to the E370 cost is the biggest difference. Also, isn't the E370 obscenely loud? With FI you have multiple resonator options available.

johncy2000 · 10-05-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

When comparing to the E370 cost is the biggest difference. Also, isn't the E370 obscenely loud? With FI you have multiple resonator options available.

The E370 comes with a middle muffler and two HKS style resonators out back. It is quiet when you are cruising and loud when you step on it! Here's a video:

Motordyne E370 Flyby - YouTube

ENJOY

bigdog1250 · 10-05-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by johncy2000

Whats so great about the Fast Intentions exhaust? I heard the Motordyne E370 and it is by far the best Z sound I have ever heard! Period!

Go hear one in person and you'll see. Also has top gains of exhausts on the market for half the price of others.

Tazicon · 10-05-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by johncy2000

Whats so great about the Fast Intentions exhaust? I heard the Motordyne E370 and it is by far the best Z sound I have ever heard! Period!

Way to flippin loud!

10-04-2012, 11:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skarekrow Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 35 Drives: 12 Nismo 415 Rep Power: 13	Worth upgrading nismo exhuast? Curious for opinions on if getting an aftermarket exhaust is actually worth doing or even considered an upgrade. Right now I just have the Stock Nismo exhaust. I would really love a more aggressive sound and a little extra hp would be nice but wasn't sure if the aftermarket ones were that much better or not.

10-04-2012, 11:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Simple answer is yes. For your reading pleasure: [Official] "Which Exhaust Should I Buy for My 370z?" Thread __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

10-04-2012, 11:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Buy a FI exhaust and HFCs and you'll never look back. bigdog1250 and raymondo510 like this. __________________

10-04-2012, 11:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	I would say yes, Nismo exhaust is not much better than the base Z exhaust. Aftermarket exhaust will make your Z sound more aggressive and definitely give you gains over the Nismo exhaust. bigdog1250 and Trips like this. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

10-04-2012, 11:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Fast Intentions exhaust. Do it. Do it now! __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

10-04-2012, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
tyler20c Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 174 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 14	If you have the nismo exhaust I would say it's definitely not worth upgrading the catback. I would do some high flow cats though, they will give you more horsepower gains than any catback would over the nismo and they will give you that more aggressive sound you are looking for.

10-04-2012, 11:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Fast Intentions... Problem solved. tonythetiger and raymondo510 like this.

10-05-2012, 11:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
johncy2000 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Redwood City SVBAZ, CA Posts: 461 Drives: Autohaus Progressive Rep Power: 13	Whats so great about the Fast Intentions exhaust? I heard the Motordyne E370 and it is by far the best Z sound I have ever heard! Period! __________________ 2011 Gun Metallic Nismo 370Z 6MT #435 Autohaus Progressive @johanncarlow autohausp@icloud.com

10-05-2012, 11:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	When comparing to the E370 cost is the biggest difference. Also, isn't the E370 obscenely loud? With FI you have multiple resonator options available. Last edited by lemon-fresh; 10-05-2012 at 11:23 AM.

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