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xschylerx · 11-08-2015, 11:07 PM

Alright, so I just picked up a Nismo test pipe, been doing some research, but Im not sure if I want to put it on or not. I have no emissions testing, a Megan 3" catback, and a stock ka, ive heard about 50/50 on power gains (i dont see it, but if it does hell yeah) is it raspy or no? so whats the final word, good or bad??

turboshoebox · 11-08-2015, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by xschylerx

Alright, so I just picked up a Nismo test pipe, been doing some research, but Im not sure if I want to put it on or not. I have no emissions testing, a Megan 3" catback, and a stock ka, ive heard about 50/50 on power gains (i dont see it, but if it does hell yeah) is it raspy or no? so whats the final word, good or bad??

U live in south dakota u have nothing to lose

EDacIouSX · 11-09-2015, 12:26 AM

it makes no difference in sound... all that soudn magic comes from after the "test pipe". your cat is one piece with the downpipe. Just put on the test pipe, you will only gain.

MADE · 11-09-2015, 04:47 PM

I have always ran a"Test pipe" on all my Nissan's. I used to think you couldn't feel it with your butt dyno but on my ER34 you can tell noticeable difference in midrange power. Sounds never changed.

Mongomery1234 · 11-09-2015, 06:02 PM

I noticed a more raspy sound come from the exhaust (not a bad sound) after going test pipe on my skyline but noticeable butt dyno results.

silviaks2nr · 11-10-2015, 06:06 AM

it might be seized to the cat pipe so be sure to put some heat on that hardware before you try to undo it. If it were me I'd put a DC sports header on at the same time, better yet chop the rear flange off the dc sports header, add a flex section, and a straight section with a flange to tie into your cat back.

OBEEWON · 11-10-2015, 06:22 AM

Give her the pipe, see if she likes it.

gvelonoe · 11-13-2015, 07:40 PM

your cat is one piece with the downpipe. Just put on the test pipe, you will only gain.

s13sr20coupe · 11-15-2015, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by OBEEWON

Give her the pipe, see if she likes it.

Lolz ......

avinash240 · 11-15-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by xschylerx

Alright, so I just picked up a Nismo test pipe, been doing some research, but Im not sure if I want to put it on or not. I have no emissions testing, a Megan 3" catback, and a stock ka, ive heard about 50/50 on power gains (i dont see it, but if it does hell yeah) is it raspy or no? so whats the final word, good or bad??

It will probably be louder(cats are known to quiet down the exhaust note), it will definitely smell like pollution and be much more toxic to your health. Depending on how restrictive your current exhaust setup is you may gain some power. Your call.

Chernobyl · 11-15-2015, 08:15 PM

If it's replacing your catalytic converter, expect to smell pretty bad when you arrive at your destination.

OBEEWON · 11-17-2015, 08:04 AM

^^ If your exhaust dumps into your cabin or something weird??

Jibbberish · 11-17-2015, 10:32 AM

I mean, if you have it might as well try it.

Although I have one too that I've never put in. Car's loud enough as it is.

derek king · 11-17-2015, 11:00 AM

OP please

R32Dragon · 11-17-2015, 11:10 AM

Its honestly a bit pointless to do on a stock KA. You'll see no performance gains and if you're doing it just for exhaust noise, then I have no comment.

Cash · 11-17-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by OBEEWON

^^ If your exhaust dumps into your cabin or something weird??

Or driving in reverse with the windows down.

OBEEWON · 11-17-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cash

Or driving in reverse with the windows down.

aka mating ritual in florida.

xschylerx · 11-18-2015, 04:19 PM

major lolz. consensus seems to be if you have it why not, so ima do it. thanks

xschylerx · 11-18-2015, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OBEEWON

Give her the pipe, see if she likes it.

hahaha im dead. my applause to you sir

11-08-2015, 11:07 PM	#1
xschylerx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Omahahaha Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Test Pipe Verdict? Alright, so I just picked up a Nismo test pipe, been doing some research, but Im not sure if I want to put it on or not. I have no emissions testing, a Megan 3" catback, and a stock ka, ive heard about 50/50 on power gains (i dont see it, but if it does hell yeah) is it raspy or no? so whats the final word, good or bad??

11-09-2015, 04:47 PM	#4
MADE Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norf Norf Posts: 974 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have always ran a"Test pipe" on all my Nissan's. I used to think you couldn't feel it with your butt dyno but on my ER34 you can tell noticeable difference in midrange power. Sounds never changed. __________________

11-10-2015, 06:06 AM	#6
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,105 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	it might be seized to the cat pipe so be sure to put some heat on that hardware before you try to undo it. If it were me I'd put a DC sports header on at the same time, better yet chop the rear flange off the dc sports header, add a flex section, and a straight section with a flange to tie into your cat back. __________________ '98 240sx 5spd

11-10-2015, 06:22 AM	#7
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,051 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Give her the pipe, see if she likes it. __________________

11-17-2015, 08:04 AM	#12
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,051 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	^^ If your exhaust dumps into your cabin or something weird?? __________________

11-09-2015, 12:26 AM	#3
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 4,527 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	it makes no difference in sound... all that soudn magic comes from after the "test pipe". your cat is one piece with the downpipe. Just put on the test pipe, you will only gain.

11-09-2015, 06:02 PM	#5
Mongomery1234 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tennessee Age: 27 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I noticed a more raspy sound come from the exhaust (not a bad sound) after going test pipe on my skyline but noticeable butt dyno results.

11-13-2015, 07:40 PM	#8
gvelonoe Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: FL Age: 36 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	your cat is one piece with the downpipe. Just put on the test pipe, you will only gain.

11-15-2015, 08:15 PM	#11
Chernobyl Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Age: 38 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	If it's replacing your catalytic converter, expect to smell pretty bad when you arrive at your destination.

11-17-2015, 10:32 AM	#13
Jibbberish Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 125 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I mean, if you have it might as well try it. Although I have one too that I've never put in. Car's loud enough as it is.

11-17-2015, 11:00 AM	#14
derek king Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: in Age: 34 Posts: 1,960 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	OP please __________________ IG DearDerekKing

11-17-2015, 11:10 AM	#15
R32Dragon Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its honestly a bit pointless to do on a stock KA. You'll see no performance gains and if you're doing it just for exhaust noise, then I have no comment. __________________ 1995 Toyota GT-Four 1992 Nissan GT-R N1

11-18-2015, 04:19 PM	#18
xschylerx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Omahahaha Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	major lolz. consensus seems to be if you have it why not, so ima do it. thanks

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