Which Exhaust?!

[BigBlue]

I haven't measured the difference with a decibel reader, but I would say it's ~15-20% louder than the original equipment (OE). It has a nicer, deeper tone than OE. If you're interested, another forum member is selling his AWE.

https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/threads/awe-touring-exhaust-for-sale.5644/

Does the 15-20% louder apply to the automatic trans exhaust

 

[Michael C.]

Does the 15-20% louder apply to the automatic trans exhaust

Not sure. I haven't heard an AWE Touring on an auto in person before.

 

[BigBlue]

If I swapped out it would be with the AWE. I've seen my fair share of aftermarket exhausts on the Z. The one concern that keeps coming back to me is ground clearance. With two people in the car, a full load of fuel and luggage is it going to scrape.

 

[Michael C.]

If I swapped out it would be with the AWE. I've seen my fair share of aftermarket exhausts on the Z. The one concern that keeps coming back to me is ground clearance. With two people in the car, a full load of fuel and luggage is it going to scrape.

This is my exhaust on the OE suspension. The car has been lowered on Swift springs after this pic. The lowest point on the exhaust is below the diff. I've taken a couple of road trips with my wife, with a full tank of gas and luggage. I have not scraped. I hope this helps.

 

[AlfredoGonzalez]

This is my exhaust on the OE suspension. The car has been lowered on Swift springs after this pic. The lowest point on the exhaust is below the diff. I've taken a couple of road trips with my wife, with a full tank of gas and luggage. I have not scraped. I hope this helps.

Interesting that you havent scraped. I was very concerned with the low clearance when i installed the awe exhaust. We measured a ground clearance of 3.5 inches at the lowest point in the rear pipes. I guess because its in the rear it wont scrape as much? How much clearance do you have on yours when its lowered?

 

[AlfredoGonzalez]

Does the 15-20% louder apply to the automatic trans exhaust

Not as much as stock because the mufflers may differ between the at and mt. However, the auto transmission might still be slightly louder full throttle due to the shorter gear ratios, so it maintains a higher rpm between gear shifts.

 

[subvet]

Has anyone done a comparison between AWE Touring and MBRP, being both are 3 inch duals.
My main concerns would be any Drone, it seems there have been mixed results with or without drone.

 

[kevinbonds]

Has anyone done a comparison between AWE Touring and MBRP, being both are 3 inch duals.
My main concerns would be any Drone, it seems there have been mixed results with or without drone.

From what I have read, and feedback from a friend who has a MBRP, it does have noticeable drone on the highway. The AWE is totally free of all drone.

 

[garfias503]

Didn’t end up getting an exhaust because I think I’m going to save up for an hks or armytrix. However the lady was nice enough to gift me a couple things for Father’s Day.

 

[msquared94]

Nice mods. My two cents, I went with Borla ATAK cat back exhaust. Went this route due to previously having a Borla on other models, has a nice growl, especially running through the gears. Doesn't sound like bees in a can, no drone.

 

[garfias503]

Nice mods. My two cents, I went with Borla ATAK cat back exhaust. Went this route due to previously having a Borla on other models, has a nice growl, especially running through the gears. Doesn't sound like bees in a can, no drone.

Can never go wrong with borla. Borla has such great reputation, and the tips are pretty sweet. That’s also something I and considering due to them being around for sometime.