sprevett Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 both are 2004 GT Coupes - one just sounds a bit raspier (bit ferrari-like but not too loud, just nice) and seems to have more urge too. Is it likely to have a different exhaust or mod? both are UK dealer supplied, both being sold by dealers and both look 'stock'. any info much appreciated. ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Definitely sounds like one has an aftermarket exhaust fitted or an induction kit..Have you asked the seller if any mods have been done ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 At a guess, if one of the exhaust tones is louder but looks stock its probably a Nismo. It looks pretty much like the original but is stainless steel.There is also a Nismo logo down the side. I would think other exhaust mods would be easy to detect as they are visibly different. I suspect the feeling that it has more power may be part due to the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprevett Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 ahh! are Nismo's more free-flowing/unrestricted? are they expensive? are there issues with warranty or insurance? does it mess up the engine management? i think i want one anyway cos it sounded lurvly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 ahh! are Nismo's more free-flowing/unrestricted? are they expensive? are there issues with warranty or insurance? does it mess up the engine management? i think i want one anyway cos it sounded lurvly. Lots of questions there and lots of answers here http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 The nismo is a nissan motorsport exhaust. It doesnt do any harm or throw any errors as you would imagine with it being made by nissan. The Nismo is one of the best sounding exhausts for the Zed IMO, they are slightly better free flowing but you wont see any real gains as the ecu compensates for any benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 ahh! are Nismo's more free-flowing/unrestricted? are they expensive? are there issues with warranty or insurance? does it mess up the engine management? i think i want one anyway cos it sounded lurvly. Nismo's cost about £800, a lot more free flowing and sound lovely(I know I have one fitted ) rear view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 From that pic Tim it looks like you've wallpapered the rear box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprevett Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 hmm...that looks nice. and looking at the photo of the better-sounding Z on my camera the tailpipes look very shiny compared to the naffer sounding Z which look a bit rusty to be honest. so, where does one buy a Nismo and who should fit it? do dealers do it? thanks for all the info guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 From that pic Tim it looks like you've wallpapered the rear box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 hmm...that looks nice. and looking at the photo of the better-sounding Z on my camera the tailpipes look very shiny compared to the naffer sounding Z which look a bit rusty to be honest. so, where does one buy a Nismo and who should fit it? do dealers do it? thanks for all the info guys. look on the trader section on this site, I'm sure you'll get one of them to sell you something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Bigphil or Adam @ Z1 Performance for Nismos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 hmm...that looks nice. and looking at the photo of the better-sounding Z on my camera the tailpipes look very shiny compared to the naffer sounding Z which look a bit rusty to be honest. so, where does one buy a Nismo and who should fit it? do dealers do it? thanks for all the info guys. To be fair though, a lot of the looks can be improved with rubbing down the tips of the exhaust with Autosol. Works wonders....... but won't change the sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprevett Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 chatted with big phil - nice guy - he pointed out that the low mileage car that didn't feel as good might be down to it needing a few more miles to loosen up. hadn't thought of that. i went back and drove the higher mileage nice one, and it doesn't have a special exhaust - it's bog standard. drives real sweet though. bugger. what to do..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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