Revealed: RZ34 chassis code, Nismo exhaust, brake pads & more for 2023 Nissan Z

[therumblewagon]

We don't know when the car will be here, but we know there will be parts for it!

https://www.motor1.com/news/581963/nismo-muffler-2023-nissan-z/

I thought this line was peculiar, too, given they were the ones to break the news about the delay yesterday -

"That said, expect the 2023 Nissan Z on US shores sometime in summer this year, which should be around June."

 

[jezzza]

Nismo brake pads and various other options shown here too.

 

[Houston.RZ34]

So the chassis code this time is RZ34, nice. Also, I need this.

 

[because_murica]

A Nismo CF spoiler similar to the ducktail Fosberg has would be much appreciated.

 

[triso07]

Will the US be able to option this on the car?

Then again I guess it doesn't matter since we can't actually order a Z but instead are limited to whatever is shipped to a dealer lot.

 

[2017370ZBlack]

Love the illuminated door sills. It was one of the best easy mods I have done to my 370. Took an hour to do. A must have!

 

[Drseckzytime]

The stock exhaust on that silver one in that new clip from Vegas didn't sound so hot, so an exhaust will be needed. And I would like the Nismo unit to sound the way I want, but it likely won't. Will probably have to be waiting for a Tomei, AWE, or ETS.

I also have a feeling upgraded pads will be needed for this thing too. And Nissan would sell you those too lol.

 

[trackratZ]

I'll go aftermarket for sure, throw Ark Performance in the mix too.

 

[MZGA]

Everyone is saying R is for Remake.

 

[because_murica]

Everyone is saying R is for Remake.

*Remaster.

 

[Houston.RZ34]

Nissan has used "R" in the past with heavy refreshes.

i.e. PS13 and RPS13

 

[2017370ZBlack]

I also have a feeling upgraded pads will be needed for this thing too. And Nissan would sell you those too lol.

The brakes are basically the same as the 370's. I'm running Hawk HPS pads, stainless steel lines, and Motul fluid. Nice performance for street driving and no noises at all. I don't track the car but have done hard mountain pass driving.

 

[Y_PLZ]

2023 Nissan Z’s First Official Nismo Accessory Is This Beautiful $2,200 Exhaust

https://www.thedrive.com/guides-and...ismo-accessory-is-this-beautiful-2200-exhaust

I think I speak for most of the car-loving community when I say the stoke is extremely strong for the 2023 Nissan Z to drop — production delays be damned. What we're really waiting on are driving impressions. The Drive's own Kristen Lee is ripping a new Z this very week, but meanwhile, my fellow tuner fans should appreciate this update to Nismo's catalog of cool and shiny parts for the next-gen Z.

Nismo (the name's derived from "Nissan Motorsport") is Nissan's in-house performance sub-brand that's been offering piecemeal upgrade parts and top-tier driver-spec trim levels of Nissan vehicles for years. Thus, it's no surprise that there will be a Nismo exhaust for the new Z. In fact, it seems likely we'll get a full-on Z Nismo with a unique loadout of aero pieces, wheels, and other fun stuff within the next few years.

For now, it looks like the Nismo catalog for the new Z includes brake pads and this exhaust element. According to an official release from Nismo Japan, translated by Google, a "sports muffler" made of stainless steel will soon be available for the new RZ34 chassis-code Nissan Z. After Motor1 shared the release, I dropped a note to Nissan here in the U.S. and got confirmation from a company rep that this exhaust will indeed be available stateside, but was denied any further details whatsoever.

It's hard to tell exactly how much of the stock piping this system will replace — it's a bit longer than a simple axle-back muffler but doesn't look quite as long as a full cat-back exhaust. The system's weight was not listed, nor was its sound output in decibels or expected power yield, but it looks like the pipe diameter is 60.5mm (2.38 inches) with 110mm (4.33-inch) tips.

The Japanese release included a list price of ¥280,000 ($2,200.38 per Google-reported exchange rates at the time of writing) which is about what I'd expect to pay if you're hoping to order this from a Nissan dealer when the new Z comes out. For context, I found a Nismo exhaust for the outgoing 370Z at $1,534.00 on nissanpartsdeal.com and $1,638.95 from nissanraceshop.com. It's no longer available from Nissan directly, but the part number for the 370Z Nismo exhaust is B0100-1EA25 if you're trying to sniff one out.

If you really want to flex, see if you can get your hands on the Nismo exhaust part number 20000-RSZ42 — that boy's titanium and lists for $5,782.00 if you can find one. Titanium is a god-tier exhaust material for its remarkably impressive combo of being very light and very strong. Plus it can burn to a cool blue tinge when it gets hot.

As for the brake pads I mentioned — they're not as sexy as a shiny length of exhaust piping but are still very important. High-quality performance brake pads can increase your stopping power, ideally, without sacrificing service life or noise too much. Nissan's part numbers for those are D1060-RNZ45 and D4060-RNZ45. Here's the spiel on those from Nismo, as translated from Japanese by Google:

"Aiming to obtain linear and accurate controllability in a wide range from minute braking G to high braking G, it is a brake pad for streets that uses copper-free low steel material originally developed for [racing]. It has both stable effectiveness from normal temperature range to [high-temperature] range and interlocking with ABS system."

Pretty sure we can take that to mean "better extreme-use performance without sacrificing daily drivability," which makes sense for an OEM-endorsed sporty brake pad.

Anyway, when the new Z does come out and folks will be able to order this muffler, I don't think anybody should expect eye-popping power gains. However, I'm sure the sound, built quality, and durability will be excellent.

Regardless of what you drive, I always recommend saving up and getting the best-quality exhaust you can afford from a reputable outfit, rather than whatever's biggest and cheapest if you're going to bother upgrading. A high-end exhaust will fit better, sound better, and last longer than an eBay special. And of course, something from an OEM-endorsed label like Nismo is always going to be among the best options for compatibility with an otherwise-stock vehicle.

That doesn't mean I'm not excited to see just how extreme people go when modding the new Z. Hell, I can't wait to start seeing dyno sheets once a few of these get into the wild with enormous exhaust systems and big honking turbos.

But while we're waiting for that, if you're looking to kill some more time thinking about Nissans, check out this fun interactive Nismo parts catalog I found on the company's Japanese site.

 

[vb22]