Titan Exhaust Videos
Titan Exhaust System Tips
When the Nissan Titan was introduced in 2004, it marked the first time that Nissan had ever offered a full-size pickup truck in North America. Thanks to the availability of an eight-cylinder option, which the brand made sure to provide after watching Toyota struggle to sell a V6-only truck for many years, aftermarket exhaust companies were all too happy to churn out performance parts for the Titan.
In fact, the V8 engine found in the Nissan Titan from 2004 onwards is a 32-valve unit that makes use of variable-valve timing and dual overhead camshafts, which were somewhat of a novelty in pickup trucks when the vehicle first went on sale. The high tech motor helped attract the attention of buyers who may not have previously considered a large pickup in the past, and it also helped provide a balance between power and fuel economy.
There is but a single engine available under the hood of the Nissan Titan:
- A 5.6L V8 that generates 305 horsepower and 379 lb-ft of torque (317 ponies and 385 lb-ft of twist between 2007 – 2010).
The Nissan Titan’s V8 sounds great with a set of aftermarket pipes sticking out the rear, and the 32-valve drivetrain gives it a sound that is a bit more exotic than traditional pickup truck fare. A full exhaust system is the way to go if your intention is to unlock as much power as possible from the eight-cylinder unit, but if all you want is a nice snarl under your right foot then a combination of mufflers and perhaps an x-pipe would most likely be your best option.
There are several companies that provide exhaust parts and systems for the Titan:
You will notice that unlike other Nissan products (such as the 350Z), most of the companies producing exhaust systems for the Titan are the same ones that traditionally target the American performance market. The Titan just doesn’t resonate with the import sports car crowd, and as such Japanese exhaust brands have largely stayed away.
Nissan Titan Exhaust Recommendations
1. Side-exit or rear-exit? There’s no denying that a rear-exit exhaust system looks sporty, but on a pickup truck there is a practical dimension to consider when deciding where you want to place your pipes. If you are frequently loading and unloading your truck, and don’t want to risk burning yourself on hot metal or banging up your tips, then side-exit is probably your safest choice.
2. Do you need headers? If you aren’t racing or towing, headers are probably overkill for your application. They sound great, but at the same time they are expensive to purchase and install, so make sure you absolutely need them before draining your exhaust budget.
3. Drone, drone, drone. If you do a lot of highway driving, it helps to investigate as to whether the mufflers you are considering are known to produce drone when cruising at certain rpm’s. You want to make sure you won’t be giving yourself a headache for the sake of a louder exhaust system.
