I just installed my Cattman Headers for 98 Max 5spd...Wow can i feel the difference. I also have an injen CAI and both combined she really pulls now. I was really surprised of how much differnce i can actually feel, she still pulls in 4th and 5th gears pretty strongly. I definetly recommend getting headers even though Cattman headers are pretty expensive they are definetly worth it. And you can just hear the air whissing through its really nice..Next is a catback exhaust system.

 

Nice, glad you like them. Cattman products have always been of the highest quality and functionality.

 

Sweet. Did you do the install or did you get a shop to do it?

 

*cough*Gen 1 coilovers*cough*

 

I started to do it myself but it was way too hard, i figured it would be easier to take to my mechanic. I figure im gonna go with a cattman catback, any other recommondations for power and a nice deep sound?

 

Catback will add very little power, if any. If you want a deep sound, GReddy SP2 is the way to go.

~THT

 

Did you own a y-pipe prior to getting the headers?

 

^^ That's what I was assuming since he said a huge difference in power.

 

No i kept the stock y-pipe in there..u think i should replace that first too then go for catback?? and which ypipe would u reccomend..how is that package deal at custom enterprise? its like the ypipe, cat converter, and installation for like 349 i belive..and they say no buzzing sound or anything? thanks

 

Uhh the Cattman header system incorprates a unique y-pipe to obtain equal-length piping. How on Earth did you install Cattman headers and use a stock y-pipe?
-Cyrus

 

umm...i have no idea..the place where i ordered from, he said that u dont have to replace ypipe and everything still worked out so i dunno?.....

 

I think maybe you installed the Stone Racing or OBX headers... then again I'm not sure, but I think the effectiveness of the Cattman system came form its equal length pipes. If you check www.VQPower.com you can see some pictures of the Cattman headers.
-Cyrus

 

well yea im definetly sure i ordered Cattman headers i mean how can i not know what i ordered u know? I know wat they look like and saw wat ive seen in pictures in the box that i got, and the instructions and box said Cattman headers so i dont think they were anything else

 

He is just confused. You must have misunderstood the explanation of not worry about your ypipe. Your ypipe is gone if you have cattman. The cattman headers come with/replace the ypipe with its own design to give equal length.

 

o ok so the headers replaced my stock y pipe then? so now i cant get any other ypipe right? so wat other parts for exhaust should i get then?

 

Got pics? Or maybe a link to where you bought these from?

 

http://www.sportcompactonly.com/prod...=2063&catid=54
thats where i got them from..

 

Ok yea that long pipe is the y-pipe. The only things left to replace are the catalytic converter, b-pipe, and muffler. A cat-back will replace your b-pipe and muffler. The catalytic converter typically isnt worth replacing unless you're boosted.
-Cyrus

 

so should i just go for a really good cat back instead of separatly buying bpipe and muffler? then ill have a full new exhuast system?? and is it worth getting new cat convertor will it give me any gains at all in any way at all? thanks

 

*cough* Gen 2 coilovers *cough*

 

Its cheaper to do your own catback... and you'll have pretty much the same gains.

 

just buy a b-pipe... cattman for quality... leave stock muffler and put on a tip...

 

id like to meet up with you one day possibly, i live about 10mins from you. I was considering buying a set of these or just getting a budget Y-pipe in the very near future.

PM me and well talk!

Ant

 

wat u mean do my own catback?

 

So...what you're saying is you only used the 2 pieces that came off of the engine and left the 'f' looking pipe and used your stock?


Or you used every piece in that link?

 

nonono i used all the parts in the picture

 

muffler w/ custom (exhaust shop made) piping...

 

how would i go about doing that?

 

buy a muffler, and have piping ran from your cat to it... with a suggested resonator welded in for "better" sound, but that is preference...

you could just have one put in, and the piping ran, and then listen to it, and if it is too loud, they can weld a resonator or two in for you...

 

how would it sound and how much u think i would putting in for like good piping and good muffler?

 

Buy a couple of u-bends at an autoparts store and cut them to size. If you can weld, weld them on or bring it to a muffler shop.

 

i just got a Cattman muffler, with custom 2 1/4 inch B-pipe (2 1/2 was too loud for my personal preference) also with the b-pipe, its installed after the STOCK resonator (for quietness)
everyone loves the sound, but i also have Warpspeed Y-Pipe and Frankencare Short Ram Intake. I am definately aiming to get the Cattman Headers with Y-Pipe, and i will be selling my used not so long Warpspeed. I love the Cattman Muffler.

might as well keep your car Cattman in my opinion. the Cattman Muffler is like $350 everywhere, i got mines used for $200 and it was still brand new, 6 months old and still shiny as hell. and i only payed $100 for the custom B-pipe near Shea Stadium in NY (all installed) so all together i spent $300 on a beautiful custom cat-back