Scooby67 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) Hi guys i've now had my Nismo for a few months and i really need to get the exhaust changed, its far to quiet! I have had a browse through loads of threads on here but i can't find the info im looking for. I'm worried about the exhaust not fitting properly as the Nismo has a different bumper to the standard car, i have read that the stillen fits ok to the MK1 but im not so sure on the MK2? I don't want to go down the route of getting a remap just yet so i won't be installing HFC'S/Decats. I'm not going to be throwing loads of money on an exhaust so something under the 1k mark preferably. In terms of the noise level i want something fairly loud but not OTT obviously something much louder than the Nismo exhaust but nothing that will sound raspy. Thanks in advance George Edited April 26, 2016 by Scooby67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrenz123 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I've the Mk2 rear on my 370Z and the Invidia Gemini fits the bumper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I've the Mk2 rear on my 370Z and the Invidia Gemini fits the bumper. As above, Sounds like an Invidia Gemini would be suitable, I have one on my 370z and yes it will fit fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 fitted several of the invidia system recently.got to be one of the best fitting i ve done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby67 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thanks so far guys, looking at videos i think the invidia may be a bit to quiet, is the cobra any louder? and has anyone fitted a cobra to a Nismo? I might be spending more than i thought to get the right system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Cobra is cheaper if you just want a rear section http://www.tarmacsportz.co.uk/products.aspx?CategoryId=d5e36431-ffaa-45d1-a4c0-66e9885b3f54 It will be a tad louder I have invidia with berks and it is pretty sexy on load 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delz0r Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Invidia with Motordyne ART pipes is perfect sound. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby67 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 After looking at the cobra system they do it with or without the Y piece, what diffrence does the Y piece have? and will my nismo system not already have the Y piece? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 After looking at the cobra system they do it with or without the Y piece, what diffrence does the Y piece have? and will my nismo system not already have the Y piece? Thanks. It will yes, Cobra one will probably be a little less restrictive (improved air flow). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansJD2112 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Ark Grip Sounds and looks amazing :-) I still need to get a sound clip sorted 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby67 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 I have now come across the Cybox short tails, i know these will be loud but for the price i might just get them for a few months to see how i get on with them. The only thing is wether or not they will fit ok with the Nismo rear bumper? Does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I have now come across the Cybox short tails, i know these will be loud but for the price i might just get them for a few months to see how i get on with them. The only thing is wether or not they will fit ok with the Nismo rear bumper? Does anyone know? Not sure - AAM do a similar thing but have too different versions one for normal and one for Nismo so i'm guessing not 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Ark Grip Sounds and looks amazing :-) I still need to get a sound clip sorted That is a proper exhaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Stillen is the perfect fit but it ain't cheap and it's not an especially loud exhaust. If you think the Invidia is too quiet, you'd probably feel the same about the Stillen. I'd suggest you go for something with fairly wide tips and straight cut rather than slash. If the tips are too small it won't look right. Ark DTS is a very nice system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby67 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Ok chaps i cant make my mind up but i'm thinking about buying the AAM short tails, the only thing that concerns me is will i lose low down torque having these installed or will it make no real difference? I have also been toying with the idea of putting on HFC's to my existing Nismo exhaust, has anyone had any experience of doing this? I have a feeling it might sound raspy, if i go down that route i will need to get the car remapped which i'm not to keen on doing as it's a fairly new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I started out putting HFCs with my Nismo exhaust. It improved the sound noticeably, but it was still too tame. I wouldn't bother if I were you - just bite the bullet on a decent exhaust. It a nice car; no point in skimping on the most important mod. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby67 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Ok chaps i'm now getting fed up with watching exhaust videos so i need to just hurry up and buy something, I'm pretty much set on getting the cobra system with the 5" inward rolled slash cut tips. The only thing that i'm worried about is the fitment, i've seen pictures of the cobra exhaust on the mk1 Nismo but not on the mk2. Does anyone know if the fitment is any good as i don't want to buy it and then find out that the tips don't align properly and they end up looking lost in the bumper. Thanks again! Edited May 19, 2016 by Scooby67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) I still think straight cut tips work better with the Nismo. With regard to fitting, the Cobra appears to have the third hanger 'prong' on the back box - same as the Stillen. You might find a slight issue whereby if you attach it to the bracket on the underside of the car which is intended for the same 'prong' on the Nismo system, the exhaust tips look misaligned (the left hangs lower than the right). That is because the bracket on the Nismo is specifically for that exhaust system and it sits lower than the one on the standard 370. If so, you can remove the bracket altogether and just have the exhaust attached by the front two 'prongs' (which should be fine) or do what I did - remove the bracket, take off rubber mount for the "prong" and bolt it directly to the sub-frame. Doing this fixes the mount to the car at the correct height and means that the tips line up correctly (sounds complicated but it will make sense when you see it). You obviosuly won't have this issue with exhausts which don't have the third 'prong'. Apart from that minor issue I can't see that you would have fitment issues. Just make sure that the tips are roughly the same size as the Nismo's, otherwise they will look too small. That's one of the main reasons I went for the Stillen - very similar look to the Nismo system, but better sound. Edited May 20, 2016 by sipar69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby67 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thank's for your advice Sipar! That's very very helpful! I think you're right about the exhaust looking better with straight cut tips rather than slash cut, i don't think Cobra do a staright cut system but the tips look okay on the pictures i can find of it fitted to the mk1 Nismo. I'm not sure if the stillen will be a big enough improvement in sound for what i'm lookng for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hi George, Motordyne TDX V2 exhaust + Motordyne ART pipes would be amazing in terms of sound, but a bit loud. ARK + ARK R-Spec pipes would also sound awesome, here is how it sounded on my car: Invidia Gemini + Berk HFC would another options. All these and many other systems are available on our online shop here: http://www.torqen.uk/84-exhaust-systems Amuse R1 STTI Titanium would be the ultimate, have a look here: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/96473-for-sale-rare-370z-amuse-r1-titan-rs-silent-stti-exhaust-system/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby67 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hi Adrian Cheers for that mate, is that the ARK GRIP OR DTS that you have on you car? sounds awesome! I doubt i would decat it but i might go for some HFC's. I think the invidia tips might look a tad small on the Nismo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 That's on my old 370z, the car belongs to Scott now. I now drive a stupidly loud GTR R35 with 3.5" exhaust and 5" tips ARK also does the HFC for their Spec R pipes - http://www.torqen.uk/370z/exhausts/high-flow-cats/1150-370z-ark-r-spec-hfc-high-flow-cats--hc0900-0010.html It was ARK GRiP exhaust - http://www.torqen.uk/370z/exhausts/exhaust-systems/1939-370z-ark-grip-collection-cat-back-exhaust-sm0901-0209g.html with the R-Spec test pipes - http://www.torqen.uk/370z/exhausts/test-pipes/438-370z-ark-r-spec-test-pipes-tp0900-0010.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby67 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 I do love the GTR's, maybe one day i will have one! Okay mate that's great, is there much difference between the ARK GRIP AND DTS? Do you know if the fitment to the mk2 Nismo is any good? Also will this be louder than the invidia as i want it fairly loud! Sorry for all the questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 DTS it has been discontinued. ARK will be a bit louder than Invidia on it's own. If you also fit test pipes or HFC it would be even louder. Fitment it's fine. Don't worry, feel free to ask away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Thank's for your advice Sipar! That's very very helpful! I think you're right about the exhaust looking better with straight cut tips rather than slash cut, i don't think Cobra do a staright cut system but the tips look okay on the pictures i can find of it fitted to the mk1 Nismo. I'm not sure if the stillen will be a big enough improvement in sound for what i'm lookng for? I've had Stillen systems on my last two 370s. It's much nicer sounding than stock but it's not a loud system compared to some. If you think it will be too quiet it probably will be. Adding HFCs changes the sound significantly but obviously ups the cost. You might want to consider Ark DTS. I nearly got one for my Nismo, but they didn't have the tips I wanted in stock at the time. Stillen + HFCS is perfect for me, but it's quite a costly set up and there's always the possibility of an MOT fail with HFCS. Edited May 20, 2016 by sipar69 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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