aFe 49-36138-L Takeda 2.5in SS Cat-Back Exhaust Blue Flame for Nissan Z

Vehicle Fitment

• 2023-2025 Nissan Z (RZ34), V6-3.0L Twin-Turbo

Fitment Notes

• Direct bolt-on system using factory-style flanges and hangers - no cutting or modification required

Features

• 2-1/2" mandrel-bent, brushed-finish 304 stainless steel tubing for maximum strength and durability
• Dual 4-1/2" diameter Blue Flame stainless steel clamp-on exhaust tips with laser-etched Takeda logo
• X-pipe crossover balance tube equalizes and distributes exhaust pulses, reducing drone and improving sound
• Heavy-duty flex pipe with internal interlock liner adds strength and durability
• 100% TIG-welded for race-proven durability
• Computer-aided design engineered for precise factory fitment
• Produces an aggressive exhaust tone that unleashes the full available horsepower and torque

Specifications

• Tube Diameter: 2.5 in
• Material: 304 stainless steel, mandrel-bent, brushed finish
• Tip Diameter: 4.5 in (dual)
• Tip Finish: Blue Flame
• Configuration: Cat-back, dual exit
• Welding: 100% TIG-welded

Included Components

• 1x Takeda Cat-Back Exhaust System (mufflers, X-pipe balance tube, piping)
• 2x Blue Flame Stainless Steel Clamp-On Exhaust Tips
• Installation Hardware

Product Description

The aFe 49-36138-L is a Takeda dual cat-back exhaust system built for the 2023-2025 Nissan Z's twin-turbo 3.0L V6, replacing the factory exhaust with 2.5" mandrel-bent, brushed-finish 304 stainless steel tubing. An X-pipe crossover balance tube equalizes exhaust pulses between the two banks, which both reduces drone at cruising speeds and sharpens throttle response and sound under load.

The system is finished with dual 4.5-inch Blue Flame stainless steel tips, giving the rear of the Z a striking, heat-treated finish along with the laser-etched Takeda branding. A heavy-duty flex pipe with an internal interlock liner adds extra durability at a common wear point, while the fully TIG-welded construction is built to handle sustained heat cycling without leaks.

This exhaust suits Nissan Z owners looking for a genuine performance exhaust upgrade with a bold, distinctive tip finish. Installation uses factory-style flanges and hangers for a direct bolt-on fit, with no cutting or modification required.