Nismo vs. Borla Exhaust

Post by **Input22** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:58 pm

I have a 3.5se Altima coupe and cant decide what to get, a Nismo exhaust or a Borla exhaust. Cant you guys help me make a decision...

Post by **mpbclutch33** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:56 pm

I love my Nismo. As good as Borla sounds, I think it would be too loud for everyday driving. Plus the price of the Borla is $$$$$. Now I just need to decide on an intake and that will make it even meaner sounding.

Listen to my car.http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread?id=371369

Post by **imdavit** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:11 pm

f it ima get myself a nismo exhaustt, after save up for a stillen fascia.

anyone know a place that sells it for cheap? cheaper than leeparts?

Post by **Alt.ImaCoupe** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:06 pm

Borla is the best sounding of the ones out there in my opinion. I don't find it too loud at all, and I'm an old fart. I actually expected it to be louder. When you listen to them on YouTube, they sound much louder than when you're driving around because people put their cameras right behind the car which kind of overstates the coolness of the exhaust. So while the Borla sounds pretty harsh at ground level, it sounds smooth and deep from inside the car.

I can't speak for the Nismo, but the Borla is very well made from stainless steel, and has a lifetime warranty.

Post by **Infantry1327** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:40 pm

Borla FTW. I have heard the Borla and it sounds amazing. The youtube recordings do it know justice. It is quiter than that but sound alot smoother. I will be getting the borla after I do a few other mods.

Post by **losenone** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:54 pm

I have the Nismo and it sounds great.

I went with it over the Borla for a few reasons. It was MUCH less, a bit quieter judging on videos ive seen(I dont want to hear a loud as hell exhaust at 7AM driving to work lolz) and NISMO is a Nissan product so if you need warranty work done the stealership cant say anything about it being aftermarket 3rd party mods.

Post by **imdavit** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:02 pm

where'd you get your nismo cat back?

they dont got anymore on ebay for the 2.5.

NY WOOT

Post by **losenone** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:55 pm

I dont remember the website, but the dealer it shipped from was Bruce Titus in WA. Pretty helpful people actually, took the full 5 days ground from DHL since it came across the country lol.

Post by **Kango** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:58 pm

I got my nismo exhaust from a ebay seller. He sold both 2.5 and 3.5 coupe exhausts. $626 shipped but they're out of stock. Lee parts also used to sell them for pretty low price but some how the price got jacked up. Sorry you missed your chance.

Post by **iiiskylll** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:58 pm

I havn't heard either in person...but from the Youtubes I love love the Borla. IMO the Nismo sounds

I really want a Borla...but i'm not sure it'll sound as good on a 2.5 as it does on a 3.5

Post by **Infantry1327** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:22 pm

I don't think they make the borla for the 2.5. I thought it was only out for the 3.5 But I could be wrong. I do know they only offer the 3.5 on the borla website but I don't know if a 3.5 axel back exhaust will fit the 2.5

Post by **mikegtr06** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:42 pm

the 2.5 and 3.5 are the same from the axle back.

Post by **Infantry1327** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:46 pm

okay I stand corrected. Thats what I wasnt sure of.

Learn something new every day

Post by **losenone** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:44 pm

Found it. Got it from nismoparts.com

$688 + shipping.

Post by **imdavit** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:47 pm

i shows 800 something for me... that is OD. darn it.

anyone else? ty

Post by **iiiskylll** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:35 pm

Someone was selling a nismo for like 550

http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread/354409

Not sure if it's been sold yet...

Post by **AzureCoupe0888** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:29 pm

. . . Artisan Performance Exhaust . . .

Post by **Input22** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:42 pm

Do you have any sound clips of the Artisan Performance exhaust????

Post by **ESP** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:25 pm

Input22 wrote:Do you have any sound clips of the Artisan Performance exhaust????

YouTube mate...YouTube......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrG4bQbK_Fs

Post by **Infantry1327** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:59 pm

If I wasn't getting the borla, I would get the Greddy. The Greddy is even more expensive, I am not a fan of the blue tips, but it is a cat back instead of axle back.

Post by **imdavit** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:28 pm

agh so hard to find a cheap nismo cat back, regret missing out back then.

anyone know of a place that sells for 600-700 shipped

ty

Post by **jaxcoupe** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:34 pm

Infantry1327 wrote:If I wasn't getting the borla, I would get the Greddy. The Greddy is even more expensive, I am not a fan of the blue tips, but it is a cat back instead of axle back.

I don't like the blue tips or the angle of them either but from the looks of it and also from reading on the forums, I have gathered that it has the best performance. So that's my first pick for exhaust. However, second is Nismo! Japanese companies FTW

Post by **08altima35** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:43 pm

jaxcoupe wrote: Japanese companies FTW

I'm sure they were both designed it the states. Greddy we're 100% for sure on and being the Altima Coupe isn't available in Asia...

Post by **jaxcoupe** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:48 pm

I know the Altima Coupe isn't available in Asia. But I didn't know that until a couple months ago. Haha. It was a disappointment. No JDM modded cars for us Still though, I feel like domestic companies probably work more with and are more suited for domestic cars?? It's just my preference.

Post by **MikeisSUPERBAD** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:15 pm

go greddy lol

just my $.02

Post by **Loop** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:17 pm

Infantry1327 wrote:If I wasn't getting the borla, I would get the Greddy. The Greddy is even more expensive, I am not a fan of the blue tips, but it is a cat back instead of axle back.

Materials are more expensive in Japan and as well our weak dollar compared to yen. Thus more expensive price in the states.

08altima35 wrote:I'm sure they were both designed it the states. Greddy we're 100% for sure on and being the Altima Coupe isn't available in Asia...

R&D done in Irvine, California. Parts made in Japan. Which is a reason why the Ti-C took 5 months to be available in the states and as well their new exhaust coming out in Feb.

Post by **ESP** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:17 pm

Well, for those of us that really don't like the look of the current Greddy system, we can all take heart in the fact that (according to Loop) they're due out with some new models soon.

I, too, can't stand the look of them. When I see those angled, oversized canisters with the blue tips...I can't help but think...........egh, someone ripped those off a high-schooler's Honda.... <-- Even the avy has them! haha

Sorry Loop! Just my meager, worthless $0.02!

Post by **Loop** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:29 pm

ESP wrote:Well, for those of us that really don't like the look of the current Greddy system, we can all take heart in the fact that (according to Loop) they're due out with some new models soon.

I, too, can't stand the look of them. When I see those angled, oversized canisters with the blue tips...I can't help but think...........egh, someone ripped those off a high-schooler's Honda.... <-- Even the avy has them! haha

Sorry Loop! Just my meager, worthless $0.02!

Haha.

Post by **ESP** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:43 pm

I JUST saw your post about the new SE exhaust...FREAKIN' YUMMY!!! I never, ever thought I'd dig blue tips...I really didn't...Vincent, that's gonna look so good on your coupe!

Post by **Infantry1327** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:01 pm

Loop, do you know is the new exhaust is going to have the blue tips?

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