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Old 07-08-2002 | 02:58 PM
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Upgrading the Exhaust system Questions - long

My 95 5sp just hit 170k today. I just came back from a long trip to Atlantic City and noticed that one of the exhaust system brackets underneath the car has come loose. I think this has caused the exhaust system to bounce up and down on bumps in the road, causing the flexible part of the exhaust to loosen up and become "tattered" a bit.

Anyhow my questions are:

-If I want to the upgrade the entire exhaust system - would i buy something that covers the length of the system from the motor all the way to the muffler (if so - how much am I looking at?)?

-or can I upgrade just part of the exhaust system? I'm not sure what a Y-pipe replaces...or what a cat back replaces...from looking at the Haynes manual it seems like there are 6 or so components to the exhaust - from the motor you have the PIPE, FlEXIBLE SECTION, CATALYTIC CONVERTER - ANOTHER PIPE and the MUFFLER...

I'm basically looking for some education on exhaust systems.

Any advice?

Thanks in advance.
Old 07-08-2002 | 03:07 PM
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Re: Upgrading the Exhaust system Questions - long

From the exhaust headers you have:

Y-pipe
Catalytic converter
Cat-back exhaust (B-pipe, Muffler)

Y-pipes cost $200-400+, Cat-backs cost $400+ for pre-fab.
Custom work depends on materials used, type of bends, and labor charges.

It really depends on how long you plan to keep the car to decide what you want to spend.
Old 07-08-2002 | 03:24 PM
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Most Expensive scenario:

cattman y = $450
cat = $225
exhaust = $550

$1225 for complete exhaust system (worse case)
Old 07-09-2002 | 06:24 PM
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Thanks a lot guys. Which parts of the exhaust system requiring Welding (not DIY)?
Old 07-09-2002 | 06:26 PM
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Originally posted by Pappa Grande
Thanks a lot guys. Which parts of the exhaust system requiring Welding (not DIY)?
None if you buy all parts that were made to fit a Maxima.

I have:

Cattman Y: $420ish
WSP Testpipe: $35
Apexi WS: $275 (normally $450ish, I got a deal).

So, $1000 should give you an all new exhaust, using top quality stuff.
Old 07-09-2002 | 10:12 PM
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yeh you dont need that expensive stuff gowtih budget ect
Old 08-07-2002 | 09:51 PM
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I have two Apexi WS exhausts in stock. $395.95 plus actual shipping. Shipping is roughly $45 give or take. My email is bryan@berktuning.com

Thanks,
Bryan
Old 08-07-2002 | 10:13 PM
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wsp aluminized y pipe
car sound cat
apexi cat back

nuf said
Old 08-07-2002 | 10:18 PM
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Y-pipe= $195 WSP
test Pipe= $50? WSP
replace b and resonsator= $170 WSP

muffler>? $45-$400

I see you getting by with $500 for a lot of product.

I have the Y-pipe only, Test Pipe illegal in some states(everyone)....ah I need to study sorry check warpspeed website>!>

good luck

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Old 08-15-2002 | 06:13 PM
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I have three more Apexi exhausts P/N 104-KN03 available. First come first serve. Flat $48 shipping to the 48 states.
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