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Mar 20, 2001 | 06:48 PM

papichulo_001

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I HAVE A 96 MAXIMA GXE AUTO W/NO MODS, WHAT EXHAUST SHOULD I BUY FOR MY CAR AND HOW MANY HORSES WOULD IT ADD TOO MY CAR? OH....WHAT ABOUT AN ECU???????? HOW MUCH DOES BOTH USUALLY COST????? THANKS FOR THE ADVICE IN ADVANCE.

Mar 20, 2001 | 06:52 PM

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get a y-pipe(Header for Maximas)from Warpspeed Performance,Stillen or Cattman...about$260.00-$400.00=20+HP??????

exhaust-Greddy,Stillen,HKS,any universal muffler

free flow cats-Random Technology....check in the Maxima FAQ's section at the start otf this site

Mar 20, 2001 | 09:09 PM

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straight through exhaust?

my friend was telling me about exhaust stuff and he said that i should get any good looking one that is straight through. he showed me a pic of one and its a canister and you can see straight though from one end through the other. what is the point of this muffler? is it just for looks or are all mufflers like this?

Mar 20, 2001 | 09:25 PM

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Re: straight through exhaust?

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Originally posted by _DRU_
my friend was telling me about exhaust stuff and he said that i should get any good looking one that is straight through. he showed me a pic of one and its a canister and you can see straight though from one end through the other. what is the point of this muffler? is it just for looks or are all mufflers like this?

Most OEM mufflers have twist or extreme baffles in them to muffle the exhaust sound and make new cars silent. Straight through mufflers still have baffles, but they are usually at a minimum, and the straight through design will greatly increase exhaust flow. Keep in mind though, increased exhaust flow does not always = more power, there is such a thing as too much.

Mar 20, 2001 | 10:48 PM

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Re: Re: straight through exhaust?

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Most OEM mufflers have twist or extreme baffles in them to muffle the exhaust sound and make new cars silent. Straight through mufflers still have baffles, but they are usually at a minimum, and the straight through design will greatly increase exhaust flow. Keep in mind though, increased exhaust flow does not always = more power, there is such a thing as too much.

That's true. I've got a Magna-Flow straight thru muffler and some times when I drive around town it feels really sluggish cause I've got hardly any back-pressure. It doesn't really feel fast till the RPM's get up around 2500-3000. Then it pulls really good. My fiances car with stock exhaust feels much quicker when you drive around town. Don't forget about an intake though. Gotta let the air get in easier before an exhaust will show it's full potential.