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Old 01-06-2014, 07:29 PM
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Cattman Headers generation differences?

Hey guys, i may potentially be buying some Gen II cattman headers/y and eas wondering what the differences are between the different productions. I know gen I is the most "crude", with no scrape plate on the bottom of the y pipe if i recall correctly. Besides that im clueless.

Anyone able to list the differences between the generations, or know a thread that has a list? Ive tried about a dozen different phrases in the searchbar and had no luck.
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As far as I know there is no crazy difference
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With some further reading, i found the gen 1 setup is not a 'true' equal length pipe - the loop on the Y is more round thus shorter than the gen 2's and up. I thought i read there was slight differences with the O2 bung placements but im not able to find any solid info here.

Another noob question but are the gaskets for the headers -> ypipe nissan gaskets or cattman made and specific to his design? I know his headers line up only with his ypipe so i am curious if he designed the flanges identical to the oem nissan or if they are unique.
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Originally Posted by Slamrod
Another noob question but are the gaskets for the headers -> ypipe nissan gaskets or cattman made and specific to his design? I know his headers line up only with his ypipe so i am curious if he designed the flanges identical to the oem nissan or if they are unique.
OEM gaskets are utilized at all points of connection.
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1st gen are 4 piece, 2nd gen and 3rd are 3 piece. Nothing major in general design though.


Here are my 1st gens:

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A good read:
http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor/3...n-95-03-a.html

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What is the exhaust note or sound difference with the cattman headers?
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Originally Posted by matts95max
What is the exhaust note or sound difference with the cattman headers?
Depends on the cat back.
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