i was going to use 12576 for a muffler as well but i bought a can instead my JDM side getting out, its a really good brand though. just like the can look more than a normal muffler

 

What's the brand and p/n? Got any info on what it looks like?

 

But cans don't look right on the 3rd gen..

 

I should've changed the title to "Who's Interested in a 3rd Gen MES catback?" from the very beginning! Since it's a reality now! Once the muffler is here and mounted, I'll measure my necessary tip length and order a resonated tip, which really helps mellow/smoothen the exhaust tone/note! Also as far as fitment is concerned the oval slanted tip or 3.5"-4" round are my first choices that will fill the Oem cutout in the rear fascia. Assured Performance Tips are pretty inexpensive and 100% stainless steel......

 

nothing but great reviews on them so i went for it. pain in the **** to search for reviews on them because when you search GSX you constantly get Suzuki GSX motorcycle links

 

Ok....you have something like that now....right?????

 

i think i just have a resonator on right now with a exhaust tip on the end sounds really good but its loud

 

I'm curious why the existing muffler wasn't moved forward and then upward? (Man Green Bay is kicking some butt 2nite) For more clearance and better fitment!

 

Well I'm still waiting......hopefully it'll be real soon! I'm ready to hang it and have everything welded just waiting on two major components.......

 

Well It came in yesterday ...and man it's really nice equipment, the 12576 muffler is huge!!!! I'll play with it this weekend....I'm busy doing valve covers/intake on a 2000 Maxima lot crap to free up!

 

Well guys I've been busy working on a 2000 Maxima VC/IM and I only gt a little done on my "90" regarding the muffler and resonator. I'll be doing some stuff this week while @ work....Here's some pics of the 12576 and 10426 Magnaflow mufflers:

 

looks good, i think my stuff will be here in around a week. i found a exhaust place that will let you bring all of your own stuff and just do the install

 

Here's some more pictures:











Looks like my resonated tip would be happening, just a slant cut 3" or 3.5" straight tip....

 

It's tucked up in there pretty freakin good just won't be using that 7" resonated tip, I'll chop a 3.5" down to size or flatten it into an oval tip with a little heat and pressure.....

 

got my resonator today as soon as the muffler gets here im set to go

 

Wow, that actually looks pretty good and doesn't seem to suffer from the downward slant problem. Another picture like this one, but from a little further way, would be fantastic



Also really curious as to the sound with the resonator in there. I'm looking to hopefully get my setup about as quiet as my GReddy on the blue VE (which is actually pretty darn quiet) .

 

The 18" resonator P/n 10426 barely fits, I had to cut the expanded tubing section off and trim .75" off each end of the 4" round muffler slip fit tubing ends! During this weekend I hope it will all be welded up and sitting right....formed a cardboard replica of my tip and I'll be shopping for that little bastard next...It should be pretty quiet.....

 

Who's Interested in a 3rd Gen Cattman 2.5" Catback? NO BODY A 2.5 CATT-MAN IS GOIN TO COST MORE THEN THE CAR IT'S SELF

 

That's how the thread started out only!!!!! MES is the Kit provider/builder! BUT IF CATTMAN DID BUILD ONE you'll be one of the first to try too buy one USED @ lowball prices!!!! LOL!

 

who didnt read this thread? YOU. TruBendz did the exhaust and did a A+ job, im surprised so few jumped on this deal

 

Yeah this guy's been trying to get me to sell my extra 2.5" 5th Gen Cattman Catback for a while.....but I'm not ready to part with it yet! I need those 2.5" Cattman Catbacks to became a bit more rare....$$$$$$! Believe me it will pickup once most of us post our finished Catback project pictures!!!!!

 

Turn the new comers to it whenever they ask about cheap performance upgrades. If they start complaining then tell them to gtfo!

 

my can came today so i have everything, just gotta call Monday to find a day to bring it in to get everything done

 

so basically now that i have the piping/hanging kit/flanges/resonator/muffler thats all they need for the install correct?

 

Don't forget your: (1) exhaust u-clamp, (1) flange(I bored mine to insert the tubing then weld it in place), (4) hangers, resonator, Muffler, and tubing....( I have all new hanger bushings....NAPA as well!)
I should have mine finished tomorrow....I'll take some pics.....

 

My wifey has the Camera....But I've got it all fitted perfectly, welded, and painted with 500 degrees F HTP. Looks really good for a $350 Catback system.....I stopped by a Meinike Muffler not to far from my home and ask the clerk how much for a 3" slant cut SS tip....He stated $85 installed...F**k Him, I'll order one from Assured Performance for $24....

 

Here's a picture from my little cheap cellphone, right b4 going to the muffler shop!

 

After the welding and painting pics: With my fake tip or test fitting......

 

In for a sound clip

 

Heads are going on! No sound clips yet

 

Here some more pic but installed;

 

And some more.....

 

and some more........

 

Hope those pics were helpful and inspiring,.....for a $350 catback system when I count everthing I put into it, other than my time.....the tubing kit cost us approx $120 plus $25-30 shipping, I decided to use the biggest **** muffler I could fit 5"x11"x22" Magnaflow muffler p/n 12576 and 4" round x 18" Magnaflow muffler p/n 10426....good luck to all those interested, thanks for the tubing kits from MES with special thanks to Josh......

 

made an appointment and mine is going on Wednesday, everyone on a local forum goes to one place here because they let you bring all your own stuff and such, they'll do the exhaust and my Ypipe at the same time

 

tomorrows the day

should look like this guys, dont think i'll get the can JDM tyte angled though



i'll upload some sound clips tomorrow, also inb4themfindingtonsofrustedbolts

 

so far so good i guess, they put the Ypipe on but i guess the gaskets went bad and they had to take it out again and put new gaskets in and put it back on

the flange had to be heated and adjusted as well and a stud broke (as i expected lol) but so far so good, i guess theyre just doing the muffler now

 

Is it a WSP y-pipe?

Gawd I hate the flange on their y-pipes - leak city..

 

yep its a Warpspeed, bought it gently used off of someone on here and figured to just get it done along with the exhaust

should have everything back in less than a hour, then just take it for a wash

 

Oh so you never even had the y-pipe on there yet?

Do report back on your instant-butt-o-meter on what should be the super noticeable power increase with all this going on at once!

If I can find a cheap WSP y-pipe for the black VE I'll stick it on there, but cut off that lip and weld a flange on there solid. If I can't find a cheap one I think I'll make my own equal length y-pipe like that guy on here did a while back