Need your help... Those with the Nismo Exhaust. Is this normal?

[mpbclutch33]

I got my Nismo Exhaust yesterday but when I opened the packages, it looked as if one of the pipes is damaged. I e-mailed the guy I got it from and he said

"The pipe pictured is not damaged.That is the way it comes.Those in the exhaust business call it a clearance bend.It is shaped that way at the factory to fit your vehicle.If you were to put your car up in the air you would see that the stock pipe is shaped in a similar".

Is this normal for anyone that has the Nismo Exhaust? Please let me know ASAP so I can get back to him if it needs to go back.

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Nope! That's definitely the way it should be. Everything he said is accurate.

[mpbclutch33]

To me that doesn't make sense if you are buying a high flow exhaust system, this seems like it would be fairly restrictive. Anyone with the Nismo Exhaust, does this look normal?

[gachrist3.5]

Tyler is right...its normal...the bend there is for clearance...i dont remember whats in the way, maybe the fuel tank or something but it is designed that way...so dont worry about it

now put that sh** on and enjoy!!!

p.s. I have a nismo exhaust for a 3.5

[LongBeachCoupe]

i got mine on ebay... Sweet box it comes in right?

i thought someythin was wrong too... but its legit.. ull see the factory one is bent in the same spot when you do the install

[nogears909]

wow, that one seems way more bent then the stillen

[mpbclutch33]

THANKS... That is a big relief. Now I just have to find time to install it. Thanks again.

[theoctopussi]

that is why I straight piped.

[mpbclutch33]

WOW...!!! Let me tell you. I just installed the Nismo Catback last night in about an hour. Installation couldn't be easier and the sound is perfect. I would describe it as a little louder and deeper than the stock 350Z sound. I absolutely love it. I enjoy driving even more now.

[D-Roll]

Normal...good job!

[MikeisSUPERBAD]

wow im glad i got the greddy... because its full unrestricted piping... and i guess that not having that "clearence bend" helps with the performance and sound

[mpbclutch33]

I don't know..... I love the sound of the Nismo. It is amazing. The OEM Pipe did have the same bend, but I didn't see any clearance issues, so I don't understand the reasoning for it, but I love the exhaust none the less. Greddy just didn't give the clean look I was after.

[LongBeachCoupe]

wow im glad i got the greddy... because its full unrestricted piping... and i guess that not having that "clearence bend" helps with the performance and sound

So that extra space is gonna make up for the 20hp loss from those ugly tips? lol jkjk I cant see it making a significant difference... Its not like its adding 20hp... what could the differences btwn them possibly be

[nogears909]

i would take a bend there over the grdedy tips anyday

[marcelo929]

i would take a bend there over the grdedy tips anyday

x 2

[anthonyle2002]

i have a question since i really don't know much about aftermarket stuff but how much of a performance gain will i get with the nismo exhaust. also, how does it affect gas mileage. i have the 3.5 se.

[chow]

The more power it produces the more gas itll use.

More restricted = less power = less gas used.

Etc.

These exhuast systems probably dont gvive u much so u wont have to worry.

[saywat]

sometimes clearance is >than performance..

[NissanAltimaGuy]

WOW...!!! Let me tell you. I just installed the Nismo Catback last night in about an hour. Installation couldn't be easier and the sound is perfect. I would describe it as a little louder and deeper than the stock 350Z sound. I absolutely love it. I enjoy driving even more now.

How does it sound on the highway? Any droning? I've been looking at exhausts, but with as many trips as I take, I don't think I could put up with a 70mph drone. Thanks

[LongBeachCoupe]

i dont experience any. the cvt takes care of business past 50 on the highway.

[Loop]

Just remember NISMO isn't known for its performance. It's better than stock but not better than most aftermarket.

[LongBeachCoupe]

Loop is the biggest nismo hater lol..

Whats your thoughts on the hp gain from the nismo? the greddy? the stillen? artisan?

The gain isnt huge, and if im splitting hairs between getting x horsepower from one, and getting x-4 hp from the other (but has a better sound) ill stick with the x-4.

But everyones got their own opinion!

[Dexion]

That bend is probably not robbing hp at all. As a matter of fact its probably increasing low-end torque. (Same thing the stock exhaust was designed to do) Nismo sounds very good once its broken in.

Most exhausts and headers are known for sacrificing a little of that good ol OEM restrictive low-end torque for top-end power. When exhaust gases pulse through the exhaust sometimes it will get colder and loose pressure so a bend or 2 will warm it back up so it can move out quicker.
Modified by Dexion at 9:36 PM 7/3/2008