i know y-pipe is the pipe before the catalytic convertor... but is y-pipe also known as the "header"?? i know this question is somewat dumb but please explain to me~~ thx =)

 

the y pipe is after the headers, headers are available for the max, but provide no performance gains.

 

thx for the info... but jus wonderin more in depth, howcome the header provides no performance gains for max?

 

Y-pipe just replaces the secondary pipe w/precats on the Maxima with a precat-less, smoother flowing pipe.

Headers would also include exhaust manifold (primary) replacement with a proper tubular header, but no one has produced a viable design yet. The only ones I am aware of that were produced were from a New Zealand company that didn't make any power. This doesn't mean a header won't make more power than a y-pipe, but it suggests that it may be very difficult to do so.

 

thx for the info... now it makes more sense =)

 

I've heard people refer to a "downpipe" on other cars... is this our y-pipe?

 

Close enough. Other people might also call it an F pipe or sometimes an H pipe. But basicly the same idea.

SuDZ

 

H-pipes and X-pipes are on RWD vehicles and us FWD guys use Y-pipes and F-pipes.

Y's and F's are the same thing. H & X pipes are slightly different designs from each other but accomplish the same things.

 

You guys on this subject again. Wake me when it's over.

 

is that because of the way the engine is mounted?

 

Yes.

Yes, yes, I know. After a car has been around 7 yrs (in my case at least) some of the questions do become somewhat redundant. Oh well, I know i've asked a couple of redundant questions, but there's nothing wrong with that

 

thanks.

yes, "another" y-pipe thread....

I have a pretty good handle on the Max, I just wasn't sure what everyone else was talking about when they refer to the (any letter)-pipe on their cars

 

well... for me at least i got my car this feburary, got my license july 1st... i'm still a n00b rollin around tryin to learn as much as possible... everyone was once like tat so to me it's not redundant, i'm sorrie this thread made u feel tat way but again thx for all members who tried to help me out here

 

For other exhaust questions read this and see if it helps.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....tions+answered

SuDZ

 

The headers are before the Y-pipe. We don't see any gains from aftermarket headers because the stock headers are a pretty good design.

 

yea...i shoulda use the search function before i post this... but thx for the detailed description on every part of the exhaust system