Installing Apex-i WS, Cattman Y, and SMC STS w/o air...
02-19-2002, 04:19 PM
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Installing Apex-i WS, Cattman Y, and SMC STS w/o air...
My buddy and I took to the driveway yesterday without an air compressor. We installed the Apex-i WS cat-back exhaust system, Cattman Y-pipe, SMC short shifter and MOMO shift ****. My thoughts on the project are mixed. First, it took about 5 hours (not good); air tools would have probably cut that time in half. Second, the exhaust is alot louder than I was hoping for (no there aren't any leaks). Third, the car is alot faster; ALOT FASTER! Fourth, the feel of the new shifter is amazing, much shorter throws. Overall, the project was worth the time and effort. The exhaust could be more quiet, but I will learn to like it for the performance gains.
Anyone thinking of doing a project like this yourself, one piece of advice: USE AIRTOOLS!
1st97SE
Anyone thinking of doing a project like this yourself, one piece of advice: USE AIRTOOLS!
1st97SE
02-19-2002, 05:00 PM
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how was the install on the short throw shifter? I was thinking of geting someone to install that for me.....I heard however, don't know if it is true, that short throw shifters have more of a tendency to snap then the stock ones? any feedback from people with short throw shifters? preferably adjustables.....
02-19-2002, 07:22 PM
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Originally posted by rguida
how was the install on the short throw shifter? I was thinking of geting someone to install that for me.....I heard however, don't know if it is true, that short throw shifters have more of a tendency to snap then the stock ones? any feedback from people with short throw shifters? preferably adjustables.....
how was the install on the short throw shifter? I was thinking of geting someone to install that for me.....I heard however, don't know if it is true, that short throw shifters have more of a tendency to snap then the stock ones? any feedback from people with short throw shifters? preferably adjustables.....
-Josh
02-20-2002, 11:54 AM
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Originally posted by ILoveMyMax
hows that apexi sound??
hows that apexi sound??
02-20-2002, 12:26 PM
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Originally posted by 1st97SE
The Apex sounds great, not too loud. The Y-pipe, however, is alot louder than I care for. The sound just comes right up through the floor boards and transmission hump. I'm gonna try Dynamat or some type of sound deadening material.
The Apex sounds great, not too loud. The Y-pipe, however, is alot louder than I care for. The sound just comes right up through the floor boards and transmission hump. I'm gonna try Dynamat or some type of sound deadening material.
02-20-2002, 02:47 PM
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Re: Installing Apex-i WS, Cattman Y, and SMC STS w/o air...
Originally posted by 1st97SE
My buddy and I took to the driveway yesterday without an air compressor. We installed the Apex-i WS cat-back exhaust system, Cattman Y-pipe, SMC short shifter and MOMO shift ****. My thoughts on the project are mixed. First, it took about 5 hours (not good); air tools would have probably cut that time in half. Second, the exhaust is alot louder than I was hoping for (no there aren't any leaks). Third, the car is alot faster; ALOT FASTER! Fourth, the feel of the new shifter is amazing, much shorter throws. Overall, the project was worth the time and effort. The exhaust could be more quiet, but I will learn to like it for the performance gains.
Anyone thinking of doing a project like this yourself, one piece of advice: USE AIRTOOLS!
1st97SE
My buddy and I took to the driveway yesterday without an air compressor. We installed the Apex-i WS cat-back exhaust system, Cattman Y-pipe, SMC short shifter and MOMO shift ****. My thoughts on the project are mixed. First, it took about 5 hours (not good); air tools would have probably cut that time in half. Second, the exhaust is alot louder than I was hoping for (no there aren't any leaks). Third, the car is alot faster; ALOT FASTER! Fourth, the feel of the new shifter is amazing, much shorter throws. Overall, the project was worth the time and effort. The exhaust could be more quiet, but I will learn to like it for the performance gains.
Anyone thinking of doing a project like this yourself, one piece of advice: USE AIRTOOLS!
1st97SE
02-20-2002, 05:09 PM
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if you are hearing sound from the y-pipe then something is wrong....you shouldn't hear any exhaust sound coming from the y-pipe...the only exhaust sound you should hear is coming from the A'PEXi....I have the EXACT same exhaust set-up you have....and there is NO sound coming from my Cattman Y. actually my exhaust is REALLY quiet...the only time I hear it is at low speeds...and part throttle....otherwise road noise hides it.
02-21-2002, 09:21 AM
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Re: Re: Installing Apex-i WS, Cattman Y, and SMC STS w/o air...
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sin
How long ago did you buy your the SMC? I thought they went out of business a while ago. CustomMaxima no longer carries them for a fact. Where did you get it? [/QUO
They did go out of buisness. I was lucky enough to find someone on the .org who was selling one brand new in box. I guess I was just in the right forum at the right time.
How long ago did you buy your the SMC? I thought they went out of business a while ago. CustomMaxima no longer carries them for a fact. Where did you get it? [/QUO
They did go out of buisness. I was lucky enough to find someone on the .org who was selling one brand new in box. I guess I was just in the right forum at the right time.
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