I am going to replace my exhaust, everything. Headers, y pipe, cat , b pipe, and mugffler, i need suggestions about what brands to use for each. Obviously excluding b pipe . please i dont want to hear about greddy i honestly thiunk it is junk in comparison to whats out there. i have read about the rusting stories!!

 

I'm pretty sure they don't make headers for our cars. I can't remember the thread, but I recall some company trying it out at one point and they lost power. Other than that WSP for pretty much everything. You can choose your own b pipe and muffler since aesthetics and exhaust note are completely up to you.


http://cincinnatipimp.tripod.com/tech.html

http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/...fthenerds2.php

http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/...revenge_nerds/


Those links should help in the decision making process though...



Good luck on your new exhaust.

 

awesome i really appreciate the time u took to answer. Thanks i am looking into it now

 

As far as whats out there? do some research before you post, and if you really do think it is "junk" give me you reasons?

 

Bro take it easy just my opinion based upon what i read on some posts. Come on love your fellow long islander lol

 

just curios as to why you think it is junk? and as far as rusting I do not see my greddy ever rusting out.

 

we spend a good amount of $$$$ and it ain't cool when you say bad stuff about it when it's probably the best thing out there.

 

rusting? I thought they were stainless steel...I would love a Greddy but can understand not wanting to spend that much...I couldnt so I compromised.

Are you talking about the muffler messing up because I read someone somewhere that all the fiberglass backing came out of the muffler but I havent heard of rusting.

Oh well to each his own.

 

I have read many of the forum and nothing said was to be taken personally i apologize. Just wanted help that's all. I read in a forum that peple had problems even with the stainless steel rusting. So alli want to know is if i just plan on keeping it another year is it worh it to get greddy or should i choose something else? just need help didnt mean to offend anyone i know this org is up to help not to hurt. thanks my regrets

 

If I were in your position this is what I would do, I would think of two options:

1. A Greddy always nice and the sound is perfect for the 3rd gen maxima.

2. Awsm66 custom exhaust which sounds very similar to the Greddy. I don't know his specific compnents but you can e-mail him and I'm sure he will be more than happy to help you.

 

+ you can always sell the greddy if you decide to sell the car, just keep the old exhaust or try and trade for someones stock + $$ since it will be in the same shape as when you put it on the car, you can probably get a couple hundred for it

 

thats an excellent point

 

the can is SS. i think the actual b-pipe is another material. i have seen a few rust out...

 

Here's that Greddy rust problem, not the muffler, but the resonator. Plus there's this little ditty on the packing coming loose. So you Greddy boys might wan't to look out.

Hope that helps everyone out and silences a couple of you.

 

ok so i just went to the store rayco a store here on long island and discussed it with the guy. he said greddy was the best choice. Now, what kind of sound does that muffler give me and what kind of volume thanks!!

 

website says aluminized steel

 

gracias

hence rusting

 

wow I figured with the price the whole thing was SS. Oh well that explains it.

 

Yup. i just want the can. i can have the local shop mandrel bend SS piping. one of the days i'll get one

 

I was surprised too! because with the ~$500 tag you'd think full SS back, or at least I would

 

Damn, I wish the shops here would do mandrels. Everyone and their mother just uses crush bends.

 

i bet 75% who buy it think it is

 

Actually i think Pacesetter makes headers for us. But i heard its not worth the money, no real gain from them, plus its Pacesetter!! Not the best quality!

 

Not me I knew it was aluminized steel I read before buying it and was dissapointed and aware of rusting. But everytime I wash my car I get under and clean the exhaust and the aluminzed steel and don't drive it in the snow at all almost. I was thinking if I keep these things up my Greddy should last a long time.

 

only headers I know of the PS makes are for the n/a z31...and they won't fit on a Max.

 

Here you go Da-Max I think this is what he is talking about. It says its not available yet though.

 

interesting!!! that looks like a valid design for our motors too...wonder what the pricing is gonna be like?? and I wonder what motor its for VG or VE, being that I think the ports differ from round to oval respectively.

 

A few issues come to mind.

1)What material is it made out of???
2)Are there going to be any real and significant gains??? (with dyno charts to prove said gains)
3)If it is anything like the picture, it looks like it'll be replacing the Y-pipe with one of theirs. WHERE'S THE FLEX SECTION?!?!?!?!

and finally...

4)This is Pace Setter, and I hear a lot of bad mojo about them. Can they be counted on for reliability??? What about fitment???

 

good observations, but thats why it says "To be announced"

 

This Thread just got interesting.....lol does anyone want to call, I would but I lost my voice so I wouldnt get much accomplished

 

I don't know if pace-setter would be the company to buy from, I read that their quality is bad and products usually suck. Some 4th gen guys bought some headers from Australia and when they installed it, it made no difference at all. Not worth save your money and buy a y-pipe which is more effective.

 

yeah thats what i was saying. I heard the same things too.

 

What brand y pipe?

 

Headers....the only way to get a header for the 3rd generation max is to have it custom done. There is nothing out there for our cars Look into a good exhaust dealer in your area and for about $200-$300 you should be able to get one custom done. Well atleast that is the going price here in Hawaii!! Been there done that. Happy hunting!!

 

Warpspeed y-pipes from www.warpspeedperformance.com

Excellent products at a very reasonable price. They also sell catalytic convereters which you should change because they are high flow for $107.00 shipped.