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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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My header arrived today...

Yes, it is "header" (no "S"), no I don't have pics (yet- I just got email notification that it arrived).

Hotshot header FTW, b!@+ch3$.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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wtf you gonna do with one header

Sentra's w/o vq swaps are pointless
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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Like that little mongrel needs any more torque.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Im not impressed.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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If I was not buying the house I'd be in the market for a different vehicle. The header is not a mod for performance, in my case (though it does add HP). I am doing it to eliminate the precat that is known to fuxor the 02-04 QR25s.

To cut out the rasp-@$$ that the Spec gets, I am buying everything from there on back from a local guy who is going turbo this month. 2.5" all the way back. I will be adding a 18-22" resonator before the mufflARRRRR.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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well since you have that kinda money to blow on a sentra then you should be able to spare a buck

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=520128
haha
Congrats. When will you get it put on? I love getting new toys in the mail, but hate having to wait hors to get home and rip into them....
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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I will be adding a 18-22" resonator before the mufflARRRRR.
This completely eliminated my rasp. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
This completely eliminated my rasp. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

You think it will get rid of droning?
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Couldn't hurt.

Before, sounded semi because I added a test pipe, now, almost too quiet.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Couldn't hurt.

Before, sounded semi because I added a test pipe, now, almost too quiet.

I can't decide if I want the ugly 5th gen muffler(really dont wanna cut my bumper to make it look nice) or if I want to try a new resonator, I already have the magnaflow resonator and the 1400-2200 rpm drone is always annoying.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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I've been through so many damn exhaust set-ups on both these cars, it's not even funny Mixing between sound and flow.
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now, how is this 4th gen related?

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lol only the popular members with a lot of posts (not including me )are only posting in here.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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lol only the popular members with a lot of posts (not including me )are only posting in here.
MY EXISTENCE PROVES YOU WRONG
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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Lucky you... while you have yourself a "head" of hot shot headers (you have one more than I do) I'm stuck here looking on ebay... and debating whether to risk buying one of these headers... after watching Grey99max hack at his OBX headers.... I wonder if these will be any different... which i doubt.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-99...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ERZ-9...QQcmdZViewItem
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoMaxman2
Lucky you... while you have yourself a "head" of hot shot headers (you have one more than I do) I'm stuck here looking on ebay... and debating whether to risk buying one of these headers... after watching Grey99max hack at his OBX headers.... I wonder if these will be any different... which i doubt.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-99...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ERZ-9...QQcmdZViewItem

Many people have used these, they are very similar to stock.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason R
now, how is this 4th gen related?



Mods, clean this up please.... ban the OP.... oh wait.... nevermind.....
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Puppetmaster


Mods, clean this up please.... ban the OP.... oh wait.... nevermind.....


Clearly we have related it to teh uber maxima gen(4th) wif the header and resonator talk
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevlo911
Clearly we have related it to teh uber maxima gen(4th) wif the header and resonator talk
Fine, so you whored it back on topic somewhat.... j00 win tEh c00k1eZ!!!!!!1111
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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this thread is really setting a good example to clean up the 4th gen forum for other topics.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevlo911
Many people have used these, they are very similar to stock.

boo to that thanks.. I guess I'll have to spend my money else where.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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In for pics of shiny tubes.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by maxima985spd
this thread is really setting a good example to clean up the 4th gen forum for other topics.
You're just sore because if you made a thread like this it would of been locked after 5 min...-= 0
Old May 1, 2007 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Jason R
now, how is this 4th gen related?

The 4th gen forum god does what he pleases on his home turf.
Old May 1, 2007 | 05:39 AM
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In for pics of shiny tubes.
They (the tubes) are coated.
Old May 1, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Whitemax
Congrats. When will you get it put on?
I am going to try to get it on in the next couple of weeks. I am waiting until I get the cat-and-back before I do this, because supposedly they sound like absolute crap with a header running to stock exhaust.
Old May 1, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by maxima985spd
this thread is really setting a good example to clean up the 4th gen forum for other topics.

Id rather read about this then the hundreds of
"what exhaust should I get" and the "I got 500.00 what should I do with it" threads.
Old May 1, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
Id rather read about this then the hundreds of
"what exhaust should I get" and the "I got 500.00 what should I do with it" threads.
. Totally agree. I'm so sick of people posting the stupid threads and still everyone answers the question. Even tho that's the point of the forum, it's annoying having to tell every newb what we want him/her to do with their car haha. Congrats on the new header hope it cures the rasp.
Old May 1, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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Congrats on the new header hope it cures the rasp.
The header CREATES the rasp, but it eliminates the risk of the catalyst substrate material in the precat from being sucked back into the motor and scoring the cylinder walls.

That leads to oil consumption issues (VQ35, anyone), and premature death of the engine.

It is a win/lose situation. The rasp can be controlled with a resonator and a better muffler. It seems like a huge expense to fix a problem that exists due to lousy engineering.
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Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
Id rather read about this then the hundreds of
"what exhaust should I get" and the "I got 500.00 what should I do with it" threads.
UHHH-greed..





Phenyriv does want he wants on home field.. The QueeR25 isn't that bad of an engine, it just doesn't get me off like the new 2.6L I was standing in front of today.
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You're just sore because if you made a thread like this it would of been locked after 5 min...-= 0
i dont have a pos sentra so i wouldn't have to
Old May 1, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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How much was it?
Old May 1, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by maxima985spd
i dont have a pos sentra so i wouldn't have to


That 'POS' sentra is probably worth more than your A32 right now

I know it's worth more than mine.
Old May 2, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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How much was it?
$100 shipped. Hotshot had a close-out sale before going on an extended vacation. Regular price was $250-260 plus shipping.

This one was coated, though I am not sure with what. I might strip it and ceramic-coat it. I also might just run it as it is. The chrome ones seem to attract a lot of attention during emissions and safety inspections, and since this removes a cat (only the pre-cat, but it is still required equipment), I don't want to attract more attention than I have to.
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It goes 4-2-1, as opposed to most B15 headers, which go 4-1 or 4-2-1 but eliminate the main cat as well. This is the only one that I knw of that goes 4-2-1 and allows you to keep the main cat.

(And by the way- that dirty-@$$ carpet is in front of my workbench in my garage.)
Old May 2, 2007 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by maxima985spd
i dont have a pos sentra so i wouldn't have to
Let's see: lighter, more performance features, more MPG, better handling (stock or modified), better aftermarket support, more cupholders...

Sure, the QR has its problems, but they are covered by warranty and eliminated by the header that I have purchased. Adding this header takes HP up to where the A32 is rated and only costs $100.

Advantage: B15.

New rule, just for you- if you don't like this thread, don't post in it.
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Try the split flow resonator/muffler by Moroso. Killed 97.54% of my rasp. www.summit.com
Old May 2, 2007 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Try the split flow resonator/muffler by Moroso. Killed 97.54% of my rasp. www.summit.com
I saw that in the link on page 1. It looks good for the money. Once I get the rest of my exhaust in my hands, I will measure for the right resonator and get it in there before I go bolting any if it onto the car.
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Originally Posted by phenryiv1
I saw that in the link on page 1. It looks good for the money. Once I get the rest of my exhaust in my hands, I will measure for the right resonator and get it in there before I go bolting any if it onto the car.
Hey Phen I'd be interested in seeing some 0-60's and quarter mile times if ya have them.. I've always wondered what those SE-R's can do. I hear with the right bolt-ons they can be pretty quick, I'm not sure what this fella had in a video I was watching, but N/A he beat a 350z.
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