Exhaust system 'hangs down'! - Nissan Murano

se2007 · 09-16-2011, 03:56 PM

Greetings. My 2007 SE has what appears to be an extremely low exhaust system. I believe this is the factory assembly and not something that has been done to the vehicle. I've noticed this on other Muranos also. It is a bit unsightly when viewed from a side view.
Couple of comments--1..I'm leery about travelling on any type of off road travels, even a level grain field, concerned that the exhaust system will be damaged. Has anyone had any problem like that?
2--Does anyone know if this low exhaust system was corrected in newer generations?
Thanks for any comments or info. Cheers.

**njjoe** · 09-16-2011, 04:10 PM

The low-hanging exhaust has been a complaint from back in day-one. It does not fit the MO and looks like an afterthought.

I think when the MO was first approved for production the powers-to-be gave the production engineers the green light to use the concept show car as their prototype. They copied every detail, ordered the parts, scheduled production, and were all set to go when some junior knucklehead in the back of the room reminded them that since there was no exhaust system on the concept car none was ordered for the production version. So they scrambled and cobbled together an exhaust from the existing parts bin and hung it under the MO. I figure that must be how it happened because there is no way Nissan purposely designed such an ugly system for such a beautiful car as the 2003 MO.

-njjoe

**zebelkhan** · 09-16-2011, 05:03 PM

My nerf bars cover it up and you cannot see it from the sides, and yes, I do watch what I drive over. Murano is not made for off roading anyways...

se2007 · 09-16-2011, 06:01 PM

Thanks njjoe and zebelkhan, appreciate the input--njjoe you really have it bang on! zebelkhan, not sure what nerf bars are but will google it and find out--sounds like one way of camoflauging it. I dont do any off roading but sometimes have poor roads to go over enroute and at my cottage--one of the reasons we got Mo.
Was this problem cleared up in the next generation? Cheers./Bill

Pilgrim · 09-16-2011, 07:52 PM

My 2007 is stock and the exhaust system doesn't bother me at all. I didn't buy a Corvette, I bought a crossover SUV. And Zebelkhan is right on target - this is a road vehicle, not a truck or off-road vehicle.

se2007 · 09-17-2011, 12:46 PM

I agree fully that it isn't an off road vehicle and I dont plan on using it as such. Thanks for the comments though. Cheers.

Warhammer · 09-18-2011, 12:28 AM

You can remove the center muffler and put something that is lower profile in its place. Maybe an aeroturbine, resinator will fit. On my to do list.

se2007 · 09-18-2011, 09:47 PM

Thanks Warhammer, another solution. I may look into the nerf bar addition also. Cheers.

sawasan · 09-24-2011, 01:39 AM

Se2007,

Here's a pix of what the nerf bars would look like. It's does hide the muffler pretty well.

Pilgrim · 09-24-2011, 05:34 PM

There are certainly options such as the nerf (step) bars, or having a custom muffler or exhaust system installed. Question is how much you want to spend on a purely visual concern that no one but you will notice.

sawasan · 09-25-2011, 11:58 AM

I will say,I never noticed the middle muffler hung low till it was mentioned here.

Pilgrim · 09-25-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sawasan

I will say,I never noticed the middle muffler hung low till it was mentioned here.

^^^ Brilliant!

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09-16-2011, 03:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
se2007 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 174	Exhaust system 'hangs down'! Greetings. My 2007 SE has what appears to be an extremely low exhaust system. I believe this is the factory assembly and not something that has been done to the vehicle. I've noticed this on other Muranos also. It is a bit unsightly when viewed from a side view. Couple of comments--1..I'm leery about travelling on any type of off road travels, even a level grain field, concerned that the exhaust system will be damaged. Has anyone had any problem like that? 2--Does anyone know if this low exhaust system was corrected in newer generations? Thanks for any comments or info. Cheers.

09-16-2011, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,744	The low-hanging exhaust has been a complaint from back in day-one. It does not fit the MO and looks like an afterthought. I think when the MO was first approved for production the powers-to-be gave the production engineers the green light to use the concept show car as their prototype. They copied every detail, ordered the parts, scheduled production, and were all set to go when some junior knucklehead in the back of the room reminded them that since there was no exhaust system on the concept car none was ordered for the production version. So they scrambled and cobbled together an exhaust from the existing parts bin and hung it under the MO. I figure that must be how it happened because there is no way Nissan purposely designed such an ugly system for such a beautiful car as the 2003 MO. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

09-16-2011, 05:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
zebelkhan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 6,042	My nerf bars cover it up and you cannot see it from the sides, and yes, I do watch what I drive over. Murano is not made for off roading anyways... __________________ 2004 SL AWD - Super Black - Leather Package (Café latte) - Tow Package - Floor Mats - Splash Guards - Cargo Area Protector - Rear Bumper Protector - Front Window Tint - Dawn Color Matched Body Side Molding – Day Time Running Lights - PAC-NIS1 Aux Audio input - Pressure Pro TPMS and Anti Theft Sensor Locks - 7" Xenarc VGA Touchscreen - Compaq EVO e-PC 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 Carputer with 120GB HD, DSATX PSU / Shutdown Controller, Road Runner Front End, iGuidance 3.0 Navigation, DVD player, Internet access, XM satellite radio, Deluo GPS receiver, Linksys WiFi Antenna, TERK XM antenna - Tweeter 22uF CAP mod - Magnetbra - Custom Backup Camera - Aries Polished Stainless Steel Sidestep (nerf) Bars - Euro-Tech Nudge Bar - Homemade Lower Grill Cover - Auxiliary Projection Fog Lamps - Aluminum Fuel Tank Shields - Wade Window Deflectors - Nissan Sunroof Deflector - Scosche UBRH Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

09-16-2011, 07:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 2,024	My 2007 is stock and the exhaust system doesn't bother me at all. I didn't buy a Corvette, I bought a crossover SUV. And Zebelkhan is right on target - this is a road vehicle, not a truck or off-road vehicle. __________________ 2007 Murano 1983 280ZX Turbo 1994 BMW 325i

09-18-2011, 12:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Warhammer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 2,420	You can remove the center muffler and put something that is lower profile in its place. Maybe an aeroturbine, resinator will fit. On my to do list. __________________ *Ain't nothin' MO fun than drivin' a MO.*

09-16-2011, 06:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
se2007 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 174	Thanks njjoe and zebelkhan, appreciate the input--njjoe you really have it bang on! zebelkhan, not sure what nerf bars are but will google it and find out--sounds like one way of camoflauging it. I dont do any off roading but sometimes have poor roads to go over enroute and at my cottage--one of the reasons we got Mo. Was this problem cleared up in the next generation? Cheers./Bill

09-17-2011, 12:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
se2007 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 174	I agree fully that it isn't an off road vehicle and I dont plan on using it as such. Thanks for the comments though. Cheers.

09-18-2011, 09:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
se2007 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 174	Thanks Warhammer, another solution. I may look into the nerf bar addition also. Cheers.

09-24-2011, 01:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
sawasan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 336	Se2007, Here's a pix of what the nerf bars would look like. It's does hide the muffler pretty well. Attached Thumbnails __________________ '07 GLacier Pearl Murano SL AWD w/Gibson exhaust, JWT Popcharger intake, AVS clear hood deflector, full tint, '07 18"x8 & 8.5" 350Z wheels, nerf bars, woodlook dash kit, Sport Tech high performance drilled brake kit '07 Redline Touring 350Z 6 spd w/ Nismo exhaust & dual intake, Stillen Type 1 wing & rear diffuser, Veilside side wings, CF lip cover, 19" TSW Cadwell's w/Michelin Pilot Super Sport's, tint, carbon fiber dash kit R.I.P. '03 Touring 6 spd 350Z w/mods

09-24-2011, 05:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 2,024	There are certainly options such as the nerf (step) bars, or having a custom muffler or exhaust system installed. Question is how much you want to spend on a purely visual concern that no one but you will notice. __________________ 2007 Murano 1983 280ZX Turbo 1994 BMW 325i

09-25-2011, 11:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
sawasan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 336	I will say,I never noticed the middle muffler hung low till it was mentioned here. __________________ '07 GLacier Pearl Murano SL AWD w/Gibson exhaust, JWT Popcharger intake, AVS clear hood deflector, full tint, '07 18"x8 & 8.5" 350Z wheels, nerf bars, woodlook dash kit, Sport Tech high performance drilled brake kit '07 Redline Touring 350Z 6 spd w/ Nismo exhaust & dual intake, Stillen Type 1 wing & rear diffuser, Veilside side wings, CF lip cover, 19" TSW Cadwell's w/Michelin Pilot Super Sport's, tint, carbon fiber dash kit R.I.P. '03 Touring 6 spd 350Z w/mods

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