The aFe Takeda Stainless Steel Axle-Back Exhaust System with Blue Flame Tips (part 49-36137-L) replaces the rear section of the 2023 Nissan Z 3.0L twin-turbo V6 exhaust, from the axle back through the muffler and tips. It uses 2-1/2 inch mandrel-bent, brushed 304 stainless steel tubing with 100% TIG-welded joints, finished with dual 4-1/2 inch blue flame clamp-on tips and a laser-etched Takeda logo. Stainless construction holds up better to road salt and heat cycling than mild steel stock pipes, and the wider-bore tubing supports the throttle response that VR30DDTT owners chase. Buyers searching for a 2023 Nissan Z axle-back exhaust, blue flame tip, 304 stainless, or a no-cut bolt-on upgrade will find this matches those needs.
Compared with a cheaper universal muffler or a lower-grade aluminized system, this kit is built to fit the Z's factory mounting points. It uses factory-style flanges and hangers, so you avoid custom fabrication and welding. The exhaust note becomes noticeably more aggressive while the system keeps the rear section compact. Because fitment varies by model year and trim, confirm your car's year and trim before ordering. Owners who want a louder, sportier sound without touching the catalytic converters or mid pipe will find this a clean, direct-fit upgrade.
No. The system is described as a direct bolt-on design that uses the car's factory-style flanges and hangers, so installation does not require cutting or welding to the stock system.
Details vary across sources. Some list fitment for 2023 to 2024 Nissan Z models, others 2023 to 2025, and others 2023 to 2026 by trim. Confirm the exact year and trim coverage with the manufacturer before ordering.
Listings state that this product does not require a CARB Executive Order number. Because emissions rules vary by state and local regulations, confirm compliance with the manufacturer or your local authorities before installing.
Product copy states that all necessary hardware is included for a hassle-free installation. Check the manufacturer's included-parts list when your kit arrives to confirm.
This is a bolt-on job for a home mechanic with a lift or jack stands and basic hand tools. Because the system uses the factory flanges and hangers, you remove the stock axle-back, hang the new muffler and tip assembly on the existing mounts, and torque the clamps and bolts. Let the factory exhaust cool completely before working on it, and support the vehicle securely. Check the fit of the tips and hangers before fully tightening everything, since small alignment adjustments are easier before the clamps are set.
