MaximaPimpin

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Has any one ever ordered the headers and y pipe from ssautochrome.com? They have a real good deal for headers and the y pipe which are both polished for $195, but i don't know about the quality of their y pipes. I don't want to be stuck with the bees-in-can. Also do ya'll recommend adding a b pipe and a high flow cat, and would it be a good combination to finish it off with a Cattman exhaust? Thanks for the help guys.

Fr33way™

iTrader: (23)

How are you going to go with a Cattman exhaust and cheap out on the headers and y?

If it is the same as the Stone Mountain piece I recall similar to stock headers and a crappy merger at the y.

MaximaPimpin

iTrader: (3)

Lol well i don't know much about their quality hence me asking about them. It just seemed like a pretty good deal, i might just end up going with the budget y since i have never heard anything bad about them with a cattman exhaust.

mowgli29

iTrader: (21)

cattman headers or just a y. those short, stock-like headers won't do jack.

Peebs187

Don't bother with headers unless you plan on changing injectors and tuning it or going forced induction.

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

.... Explain to me where this theory comes from

Also, to the OP, no equal length (or damn near close) no care

crxrocks

SSAC = crap

markd248

iTrader: (8)

I wouldn't cheap out on that. I think you should just buy the y-pipe from another company, if you want to get ssautochrome thats on you, but personally I don't think I'd trust them.

Snypa

iTrader: (35)

lol...i know right.

Wil's95SE

iTrader: (3)

I know someone who installed the headers on their Max and it sounded nice but heard it was a hell of a time doing the install,

x8ver2007

iTrader: (2)

go with warpspeed or budget stainless steel 4 years minimum warranty the fit on other y-pipes are ???.......

markd248

iTrader: (8)

Yeah apparently the rear manifold takes forever. I just wouldn't want to put up with the hassle of installing and paying for headers when i could put that money somewhere else that would get me more performance.

khantalha+

iTrader: (15)

i think someone tried that combo on that NYCmaxima board.... if i remember right he paid $350 for the install and he said that the rear header took em forever too...
he said he could se some high end gains with it but his low end was dead...

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

What would give you more performance?

maximabebe

iTrader: (24)

For the price of quality headers plus the $350 the he paid for installation, the cost doesn't match the horsepower gains IMO; but then again I wouldn't pay another for the labor. I would rather put that cash into a 00VI as well as a Greddy EU, or better yet, dump in some more money and force induce the vehicle.

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

So, what if you have a 00VI/EMU? Also, install yourself and save 350$.

The Wizard

iTrader: (43)

<----------Self installed Cattman Headers FTW!!

shiftnatredline

iTrader: (1)

I have these headers and y-pipe on my car. The install wasn't too bad. It sounds good and I definitly noticed a difference in performance. I haven't had any problems with them. Its been about a year. I would recommend them.
The company that makes them is Stone Mountain Racing.

khantalha+

iTrader: (15)

as i said that they are not that bad but id rather save money to FI and then you have to have a custom header for the fron head anyways..

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

Depends on the type of FI of course.

khantalha+

iTrader: (15)

and if its about the numbers then go to a junkyard get urself a oovi (UM and LM) and throw a good quality y-pipe in there...

khantalha+

iTrader: (15)

exactly..

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

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khantalha+

iTrader: (15)

then all you need is a adjustable FPR and tune that baby....

NmexMAX

iTrader: (22)

And when you have done that. . . . .

Matt93SE

iTrader: (44)

spent the money on a company that doesn't steal designs from other people and reproduce it with cheap chinese labor.

honor_your_life

Go with Nmex's suggestions, very knowledgeable on maximas. FTW

khantalha+

iTrader: (15)

i do know the guy who tried those cheap headers/ypipe and HE HAD NO FITMENT ISSUES WHATSOEVER. and thats all i said... i am running cattman in one and warspeed in 2ndand an unknow y that came with the car in my 3rd one......

khantalha+

iTrader: (15)

and its not factory...

markd248

iTrader: (8)

Well as said by maximabebe, I don't see the headers being worth the money or effort to do them. I'd rather stick with y-pipe and catback and call the hot side a day. Instead of quality headers (not ssautochrome, I wouldn't buy from this company, thats just me) I'd put money into suspension, 00vi, AFC, etc. Granted the money saved might not be able to cover all of the expenses, but at least you could put more money towards something that would give more performance. However, headers will need to be modified at a certain point for more power gains no doubt, especially if you plain on going N/A.

honor_your_life

Not once did I say you were wrong? Did I? Unless I somehow made an error? I said I would rather go with Nmex's suggestions.

Did I say it was factory too? :S No that I did not, I believe you are reading things that are simply not there.

I'm glad for that guy that his cheap headers/ypipe fit properly. Good for him he got them to fit.

I'd rather not cheap out, but that's how I am. I like my car to have the best performance/looks that I can possibly get. However I do understand why people cheap out, whatever works for you, great.

Good luck Maximapimpin on whatever you choose!

-Ryan

khantalha+

iTrader: (15)

nah man i APOLOGIZE to everybody who thought i was wrong... may be i was... had a long day with people F*ckin with me all day about all three of my maxes since 8 in the morning makes it even worse ...so once again i am sorry guyz...

honor_your_life

Don't be sorry, just correct the problem man. That's it, and just don't post stuff that isn't relevant and down right rude. Good luck to you and your 3 maximas. We aren't ******* with you at all. Just voicing our opinions, which we are allowed to do, and you as well. But we use ettique and being polite when doing so (most times :P).

-Ryan,

khantalha+

iTrader: (15)

Right....i think ima go to bed...later

maximabebe

iTrader: (24)

How would the headers have to be modified and at what point, as you stated, in order to run a naturally aspirated motor? I do not believe the original poster is boosted as of right now, and if he is, then why would he be questioning the quality of Ssautochrome headers for a N/A or otherwise stock engine?

maximabebe

iTrader: (24)

That depends if you want to shell out the coin for pricey part with minimal smiles to look forward to.

MaximaPimpin

iTrader: (3)

Yeah im not boosted as of now, it just seemed like a good deal for the combo. But I agree with the majority, I should just get a Budget Y because many people have had good experiences with them and it will be better quality. It will be a while until i look at any type of boost, that will be my last step of modifiying my performance on my car.

speed racer

iTrader: (10)

You also know you will be saving about 5lbs if you replace your headers. The stock headers are a lot heavier than the SSautochrome one's

phenryiv1

iTrader: (19)

I edited some stuff.

No real harm done.

Everyone keep it toned down in here, and thank you for those who reported the thread. You guys are all doing your part to keep things clean!

markd248

iTrader: (8)

Sorry I should've clarified. What I was trying to say is that if you are going for N/A performance then upgrading headers is something that should definitely be considered down the line, mostly because they will help it gain horsepower, but there are other mods that will give you more power off the bat (AFC, 00VI, ypipe, etc.)

But if you aren't going for purely N/A (in my opinion) then headers aren't exactly something you need to look at or think about right away.