Is the SSMKNI0053 a rear muffler?

No — it's the centre hotdog resonator for the GU ute, sitting mid-system rather than at the tail.

What does the hotdog actually do?

It's a straight-through resonator that cuts mid-range drone while keeping flow up, rather than broadly quietening the exhaust.

Will it fit the 4.2 ute?

It's listed for the 4.2 Nissan Patrol GU ute. Confirm your exact build with the workshop before ordering.

SSMKNI0053

Nissan Patrol GU 4.2 Ute With Centre Hotdog

MPI Automotive Nissan Patrol GU 4.2 Ute With Centre Hotdog.

BrandMantaMPI Automotive

Category: Mufflers and resonators

RRP $2064.70 AUD

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Nissan Patrol GU 4.2 Ute With Centre Hotdog product image

Part specs

SKU: SSMKNI0053
Supplier: MPI Automotive
Category: Mufflers and resonators
Vehicle fitment: Nissan
Stock status: In stock at supplier

Listed for the 4.2 Nissan Patrol GU ute, the MPI Automotive SSMKNI0053 is a centre hotdog resonator — a compact straight-through unit that mounts mid-system to settle drone without heavily muting the note. It's shaped specifically for the ute tray's routing, not the wagon.

Where in the system does this hotdog sit?

This is the centre resonator for the GU ute, mounted mid-chassis rather than at the tail. It works alongside the rest of the silencing rather than replacing a rear muffler, so it's the targeted swap when the middle of the run is where the resonance lives. The ute's centre hanger layout and tray clearance are particular to that body, which is why the unit is cut for the ute rather than another GU shape.

What does a hotdog change about the note?

A hotdog passes gas straight through a perforated core wrapped in packing, so it trims mid-range resonance and the boom that carries into the cabin while keeping flow up. On the 4.2 it's a tuning device for the middle of the system — it calms a specific frequency rather than reshaping the overall tailpipe character or quietening the whole exhaust.

Will it suit my 4.2 Patrol GU ute?

It's listed to fit the 4.2 Nissan Patrol GU ute. The GU ran across several builds over its life, so confirm your exact variant with the workshop before ordering. We check the centre hanger positions and clearance against your vehicle so the unit sits square.

How is it fitted at our Illawarra workshop?

Oak Flats Muffler Men supplies and fits the SSMKNI0053 in-house across the Illawarra at a listed RRP of AUD 2,064.70. We locate it on the centre hangers, check clearance along the chassis and under the tray, and join it square to the pipe either side. Bring the Patrol in and we'll confirm the fitment before booking the bay.

Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.

Common questions

Is the SSMKNI0053 a rear muffler?: No — it's the centre hotdog resonator for the GU ute, sitting mid-system rather than at the tail.
What does the hotdog actually do?: It's a straight-through resonator that cuts mid-range drone while keeping flow up, rather than broadly quietening the exhaust.
Will it fit the 4.2 ute?: It's listed for the 4.2 Nissan Patrol GU ute. Confirm your exact build with the workshop before ordering.

Fitment support across the Illawarra

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