Installed New Cattman SS Y-pipe
08-01-2001, 06:28 AM
#1
I got my new Cattman SS Y-pipe installed yesterday. I can't really make comparisons to stock, because I've had an older Jet Hot Cattman Y-pipe on for over a year.
The SS one is much quiter than the Jet Hot one. The JH one had an almost BOVish *hiss* when letting off the gas at high RPM's (shifting!). The SS one is totally silent. I don't hear anything from the SS Y at all at WOT, but I think that's mostly because of the CAI.
Fitment was perfect, and there is no banging like has been reported with other y-pipes.
I don't know that I'll see a performance increase, this was mainly for sound and longevity. Although, the car does feel to pull a little better on the top end, while the JH one would lose power a little earlier. I'll know for sure in about a week when I get to the track.
The SS one is much quiter than the Jet Hot one. The JH one had an almost BOVish *hiss* when letting off the gas at high RPM's (shifting!). The SS one is totally silent. I don't hear anything from the SS Y at all at WOT, but I think that's mostly because of the CAI.
Fitment was perfect, and there is no banging like has been reported with other y-pipes.
I don't know that I'll see a performance increase, this was mainly for sound and longevity. Although, the car does feel to pull a little better on the top end, while the JH one would lose power a little earlier. I'll know for sure in about a week when I get to the track.
08-01-2001, 09:02 AM
#2
Not DAVEB the parts guy
Join Date: Aug 2000
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Hey, I like my BOV sound 
Mine's really loud when the pipe is cold and I wind up to 4500rpms in 1st and push the clutch in. When I'm hanging out around the Honda boys, I intentionally do this just to watch their reactions. The word on the street is I've got a Stillen blower. Hmmmmm...I wish.
Dave
Mine's really loud when the pipe is cold and I wind up to 4500rpms in 1st and push the clutch in. When I'm hanging out around the Honda boys, I intentionally do this just to watch their reactions. The word on the street is I've got a Stillen blower. Hmmmmm...I wish.Dave
08-01-2001, 09:19 AM
#3
Originally posted by Dave B
Hey, I like my BOV sound Mine's really loud when the pipe is cold and I wind up to 4500rpms in 1st and push the clutch in. When I'm hanging out around the Honda boys, I intentionally do this just to watch their reactions. The word on the street is I've got a Stillen blower. Hmmmmm...I wish.
Dave
Hey, I like my BOV sound
Mine's really loud when the pipe is cold and I wind up to 4500rpms in 1st and push the clutch in. When I'm hanging out around the Honda boys, I intentionally do this just to watch their reactions. The word on the street is I've got a Stillen blower. Hmmmmm...I wish.Dave
08-01-2001, 10:30 AM
#6
Originally posted by kaniksu
Its completely silent? I would want a little noise from it so people know its there!
Its completely silent? I would want a little noise from it so people know its there!
08-01-2001, 01:52 PM
#8
s/c
Yeah, word around here where I live is that I've also got a vortech, but when i pop my hood, everyone is surprised when there nothing there, jus a stillen intake. Mine sounds like it's spooling from about 3800rpms.
08-01-2001, 05:04 PM
#10
Just had mine installed today as well. Was kind of a harrowing experience. After first telling me via email that I would need to sign a waiver to get the Y-pipe installed, when I got to my Nissan Dealer (who also does performance mods), they balked citing illegality and failure to pass exhaust inspections. I'm thinking "WTF? This is Ohio, not Cali!" I tried to explain that the cat is still there but they seemed like they just wanted nothing to do with it. So off I went home, dejected and depressed, until I saw a Meineke on my way. Stopped in and they said that it would prolly take between 1 to 2 hour and they charge $55/hr labor. Well, 1 1/2 hours rolls by and I'm thinking "Wassup?" I'm thinking those rusted out bolts gave them trouble, but they said removing the bolts was no problem--they instead said that the pipe did not fit well and needed adjustment. I'm thinking "WTF?!! Waddya mean 'adjustment'?" and thoughts of them chopping up my Y come to mind. The dude then explains that one of the flanges was off-tilt and need to be re-welded and hammered to a slightly different angle, and that the forward end needed to be bent up slightly. Was not happy about the flange part but when I inspected it after they got done, it looked oK (there goes that TIG weld on that end though).
Results: The Cattman Y-pipe has very little noise. I have no CAI yet(it is b/o'd) and the difference from stock is *minimal*. I even turned off the tunes to get a clear listen. Performance is definitely felt. To boot, after my Koni/H&R install, I was starting to get a tin can clanging from somewhere...could never pin it down. After seeing the stock Y and how rusted out and broken down it was, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the culprit because there is no more clanging! The Meineke dude also said one of the hanger brackets for rear exhaust was loose -- that might have been the cause too. I guess the stiffer shocks/springs can really loosen things up. Anyways, on the stock Y-pipe, the braid of the flex section was disjointed completely around at one end... In summary, I think the performance is great, it is definitely quiet, and now some other unassociated noises is gone!
Results: The Cattman Y-pipe has very little noise. I have no CAI yet(it is b/o'd) and the difference from stock is *minimal*. I even turned off the tunes to get a clear listen. Performance is definitely felt. To boot, after my Koni/H&R install, I was starting to get a tin can clanging from somewhere...could never pin it down. After seeing the stock Y and how rusted out and broken down it was, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the culprit because there is no more clanging! The Meineke dude also said one of the hanger brackets for rear exhaust was loose -- that might have been the cause too. I guess the stiffer shocks/springs can really loosen things up. Anyways, on the stock Y-pipe, the braid of the flex section was disjointed completely around at one end... In summary, I think the performance is great, it is definitely quiet, and now some other unassociated noises is gone!
08-01-2001, 05:28 PM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 893
Noises!
Originally posted by Mishmosh
Just had mine installed today as well. Was kind of a harrowing experience. After first telling me via email that I would need to sign a waiver to get the Y-pipe installed, when I got to my Nissan Dealer (who also does performance mods), they balked citing illegality and failure to pass exhaust inspections. I'm thinking "WTF? This is Ohio, not Cali!" I tried to explain that the cat is still there but they seemed like they just wanted nothing to do with it. So off I went home, dejected and depressed, until I saw a Meineke on my way. Stopped in and they said that it would prolly take between 1 to 2 hour and they charge $55/hr labor. Well, 1 1/2 hours rolls by and I'm thinking "Wassup?" I'm thinking those rusted out bolts gave them trouble, but they said removing the bolts was no problem--they instead said that the pipe did not fit well and needed adjustment. I'm thinking "WTF?!! Waddya mean 'adjustment'?" and thoughts of them chopping up my Y come to mind. The dude then explains that one of the flanges was off-tilt and need to be re-welded and hammered to a slightly different angle, and that the forward end needed to be bent up slightly. Was not happy about the flange part but when I inspected it after they got done, it looked oK (there goes that TIG weld on that end though).
Results: The Cattman Y-pipe has very little noise. I have no CAI yet(it is b/o'd) and the difference from stock is *minimal*. I even turned off the tunes to get a clear listen. Performance is definitely felt. To boot, after my Koni/H&R install, I was starting to get a tin can clanging from somewhere...could never pin it down. After seeing the stock Y and how rusted out and broken down it was, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the culprit because there is no more clanging! The Meineke dude also said one of the hanger brackets for rear exhaust was loose -- that might have been the cause too. I guess the stiffer shocks/springs can really loosen things up. Anyways, on the stock Y-pipe, the braid of the flex section was disjointed completely around at one end... In summary, I think the performance is great, it is definitely quiet, and now some other unassociated noises is gone!
Just had mine installed today as well. Was kind of a harrowing experience. After first telling me via email that I would need to sign a waiver to get the Y-pipe installed, when I got to my Nissan Dealer (who also does performance mods), they balked citing illegality and failure to pass exhaust inspections. I'm thinking "WTF? This is Ohio, not Cali!" I tried to explain that the cat is still there but they seemed like they just wanted nothing to do with it. So off I went home, dejected and depressed, until I saw a Meineke on my way. Stopped in and they said that it would prolly take between 1 to 2 hour and they charge $55/hr labor. Well, 1 1/2 hours rolls by and I'm thinking "Wassup?" I'm thinking those rusted out bolts gave them trouble, but they said removing the bolts was no problem--they instead said that the pipe did not fit well and needed adjustment. I'm thinking "WTF?!! Waddya mean 'adjustment'?" and thoughts of them chopping up my Y come to mind. The dude then explains that one of the flanges was off-tilt and need to be re-welded and hammered to a slightly different angle, and that the forward end needed to be bent up slightly. Was not happy about the flange part but when I inspected it after they got done, it looked oK (there goes that TIG weld on that end though).
Results: The Cattman Y-pipe has very little noise. I have no CAI yet(it is b/o'd) and the difference from stock is *minimal*. I even turned off the tunes to get a clear listen. Performance is definitely felt. To boot, after my Koni/H&R install, I was starting to get a tin can clanging from somewhere...could never pin it down. After seeing the stock Y and how rusted out and broken down it was, I wouldn't be surprised if that was the culprit because there is no more clanging! The Meineke dude also said one of the hanger brackets for rear exhaust was loose -- that might have been the cause too. I guess the stiffer shocks/springs can really loosen things up. Anyways, on the stock Y-pipe, the braid of the flex section was disjointed completely around at one end... In summary, I think the performance is great, it is definitely quiet, and now some other unassociated noises is gone!
08-01-2001, 05:39 PM
#13
Re: Shumax
Went to North Coast Nissan. www.northcoastnissan.com.
For people who do performance, they seemed like awful wusses when it came to the Y-pipe. Kept telling me "Offroad this" and "Offroad that." I don't think modding the exhaust is illegal in Ohio so long as you can pass E-check (at least here in the northeast). In any case, I'm very disappointed with them--it would have been better if they just emailed me that they couldn't do it. My feeling is that it just wasn't worth their time for the $100 or so.
I do like their parts dept as they do give a discount on most items.
For people who do performance, they seemed like awful wusses when it came to the Y-pipe. Kept telling me "Offroad this" and "Offroad that." I don't think modding the exhaust is illegal in Ohio so long as you can pass E-check (at least here in the northeast). In any case, I'm very disappointed with them--it would have been better if they just emailed me that they couldn't do it. My feeling is that it just wasn't worth their time for the $100 or so.
I do like their parts dept as they do give a discount on most items.
08-01-2001, 05:46 PM
#14
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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Got mine today
I got my cattman SS y-pipe today. I bought it off a member on the forum. It is suppose to be brand new. It does not have a flex section. Infact the end of the pipe that will connect to the cat. converter will slide in and out. Is this correct? I want to get it install ASAP, but I dont know if the pipe is right. Should I have a flex section?
08-01-2001, 05:54 PM
#15
Re: Got mine today
Originally posted by 98sterlingmist
I got my cattman SS y-pipe today. Infact the end of the pipe that will connect to the cat. converter will slide in and out. Is this correct? I
I got my cattman SS y-pipe today. Infact the end of the pipe that will connect to the cat. converter will slide in and out. Is this correct? I
08-01-2001, 06:46 PM
#17
Originally posted by 98sterlingmist
Are there any specific marks on the Cattman y-pipe? Is there anything on the pipe that would tell you that it is a true Cattman pipe?
Are there any specific marks on the Cattman y-pipe? Is there anything on the pipe that would tell you that it is a true Cattman pipe?
08-01-2001, 10:43 PM
#19
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Here is what the jethot versions looked like after a little while
check the picture.
Matt P.
Matt P.
Originally posted by Mishmosh
Sorry. I forgot what it says on there but there is lettering or numbers. There should definitely be the JetHot logo because even their earlier pipes had the Jet Hot coating.
Sorry. I forgot what it says on there but there is lettering or numbers. There should definitely be the JetHot logo because even their earlier pipes had the Jet Hot coating.
08-01-2001, 11:34 PM
#20
My cattman pipe
I loved my Cattman S/S y-pipe until last week. (I put it on in February)
Last week I started hearing a wierd noise coming from under my car, I determined it to be coming from the flex section on my y-pipe. Since then it has gotten A LOT worse....to the point where I almost don't want to drive it. I now have to send it into cattman to get a new flex section...and be out of a car for a good week or so.
BOO TO THAT
Last week I started hearing a wierd noise coming from under my car, I determined it to be coming from the flex section on my y-pipe. Since then it has gotten A LOT worse....to the point where I almost don't want to drive it. I now have to send it into cattman to get a new flex section...and be out of a car for a good week or so.
BOO TO THAT
08-02-2001, 11:21 AM
#21
Just an update
Last night I went to the track for the first time since getting the new SS Y-Pipe installed.
In the previous weeks with the hot weather I had been running 15.0 and 15.1, with a 14.9 here and there.
Last night (hotter and more humid!) I was running 14.8's all night...with no problems.
So, I can easily say that I noticed about a .2 second improvement with this y-pipe over the Jet Hot one. Now, this may be because of a small leak between the old Y and the cat, but I'm not sure.
In the previous weeks with the hot weather I had been running 15.0 and 15.1, with a 14.9 here and there.
Last night (hotter and more humid!) I was running 14.8's all night...with no problems.
So, I can easily say that I noticed about a .2 second improvement with this y-pipe over the Jet Hot one. Now, this may be because of a small leak between the old Y and the cat, but I'm not sure.
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