Exhaust - opinions?
06-15-2003, 08:27 AM
#1
Exhaust - opinions?
I'm a Maxima newbie that would appreciate any input on choosing an exhaust setup. I'd like increased performance with just a little increase in sound - something deeper though. I'm staying away from the ricer sound and would like something with a rumble, but not super loud. I'm coming from a supercharged '88 Mustang w/long tube headers, three inch exhaust, no cats, and Flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers, and I'm just not interested in setting off car alarms anymore. For best performance should I just do cat-back, or Y pipe, or what? Any help would be great. Thanks.
06-15-2003, 05:49 PM
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Dont waiste your money on a $500+ Greddy. Although I love Greddy, I have been watching Ebay for the Exhaust I just picked up. I picked up an OBX Cat-Back on ebay for $202. I was very impressed with the OBX engineering. It fit like a glove and even the muffler shop guy was impressed. The system sounds great, but I think they didn't put a large enough Resonator on the system because there is some gurgle and the car sounds like a mustang between 2k-3k rpm.
The system looks just like the Greddy and the power is noticable at top end. I recommend. As for the Y-pipe, I am personally waiting for the real deal to come from Stillen.
Good luck.
The system looks just like the Greddy and the power is noticable at top end. I recommend. As for the Y-pipe, I am personally waiting for the real deal to come from Stillen.
Good luck.
06-17-2003, 06:05 PM
#10
Originally posted by dblrr900
Dont waiste your money on a $500+ Greddy. Although I love Greddy, I have been watching Ebay for the Exhaust I just picked up. I picked up an OBX Cat-Back on ebay for $202. I was very impressed with the OBX engineering. It fit like a glove and even the muffler shop guy was impressed. The system sounds great, but I think they didn't put a large enough Resonator on the system because there is some gurgle and the car sounds like a mustang between 2k-3k rpm.
The system looks just like the Greddy and the power is noticable at top end. I recommend. As for the Y-pipe, I am personally waiting for the real deal to come from Stillen.
Good luck.
Dont waiste your money on a $500+ Greddy. Although I love Greddy, I have been watching Ebay for the Exhaust I just picked up. I picked up an OBX Cat-Back on ebay for $202. I was very impressed with the OBX engineering. It fit like a glove and even the muffler shop guy was impressed. The system sounds great, but I think they didn't put a large enough Resonator on the system because there is some gurgle and the car sounds like a mustang between 2k-3k rpm.
The system looks just like the Greddy and the power is noticable at top end. I recommend. As for the Y-pipe, I am personally waiting for the real deal to come from Stillen.
Good luck.
06-17-2003, 06:07 PM
#11
Originally posted by ukeyman
A friend has the CATTMAN cat-back and he seems very impressed. Is it wourth getting a Y-pipe also or just go with cat-back? Thanks.
A friend has the CATTMAN cat-back and he seems very impressed. Is it wourth getting a Y-pipe also or just go with cat-back? Thanks.
06-17-2003, 07:36 PM
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Originally posted by 03BlkSETE
Thank you for proving that OBX makes a Catback that fits 02-03's. Alot of people, including OBX, told me their 00-01 didnt' fit the 02-03's.
Thank you for proving that OBX makes a Catback that fits 02-03's. Alot of people, including OBX, told me their 00-01 didnt' fit the 02-03's.
I personally don't want the sound to draw attention, but it really sounds good coming from this car.
06-18-2003, 10:35 PM
#13
Originally posted by dblrr900
Oh yeah. it fits PERFECT! It is the one listed on their site that says 99+ which sounds odd, but it fit on my 2k2 without a bit of struggle. It sounds dammm good too. Let's just say I had a Mustang GT looking at my car today when I took off next too him, I heard my rumble before I heard his.
I personally don't want the sound to draw attention, but it really sounds good coming from this car.
Oh yeah. it fits PERFECT! It is the one listed on their site that says 99+ which sounds odd, but it fit on my 2k2 without a bit of struggle. It sounds dammm good too. Let's just say I had a Mustang GT looking at my car today when I took off next too him, I heard my rumble before I heard his.
I personally don't want the sound to draw attention, but it really sounds good coming from this car.
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06-19-2003, 04:31 PM
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Hey Nick,
I just sent you an email with the link to the exhaust I won on Ebay. I thought this exhaust was just going to be a cheapy exhaust, but I really was impressed with the design and quality. I have had Greddy, Tanabe, and DC-Sports on my other car and this ranks right there with the High name brands. This one gets a 4.5 out of 5 stars from me.
The lacking is the resonator is a bit too small for this motor. That's it, but it makes it sound even better. I have had nothing but compliments from people I know, saying it sounds deep and throaty. No one has compained of a Ricey sound. Trust me, I would take it off and sell it if it had a bad sound.
I just sent you an email with the link to the exhaust I won on Ebay. I thought this exhaust was just going to be a cheapy exhaust, but I really was impressed with the design and quality. I have had Greddy, Tanabe, and DC-Sports on my other car and this ranks right there with the High name brands. This one gets a 4.5 out of 5 stars from me.
The lacking is the resonator is a bit too small for this motor. That's it, but it makes it sound even better. I have had nothing but compliments from people I know, saying it sounds deep and throaty. No one has compained of a Ricey sound. Trust me, I would take it off and sell it if it had a bad sound.
06-19-2003, 04:47 PM
#15
Originally posted by dblrr900
Hey Nick,
I just sent you an email with the link to the exhaust I won on Ebay. I thought this exhaust was just going to be a cheapy exhaust, but I really was impressed with the design and quality. I have had Greddy, Tanabe, and DC-Sports on my other car and this ranks right there with the High name brands. This one gets a 4.5 out of 5 stars from me.
The lacking is the resonator is a bit too small for this motor. That's it, but it makes it sound even better. I have had nothing but compliments from people I know, saying it sounds deep and throaty. No one has compained of a Ricey sound. Trust me, I would take it off and sell it if it had a bad sound.
Hey Nick,
I just sent you an email with the link to the exhaust I won on Ebay. I thought this exhaust was just going to be a cheapy exhaust, but I really was impressed with the design and quality. I have had Greddy, Tanabe, and DC-Sports on my other car and this ranks right there with the High name brands. This one gets a 4.5 out of 5 stars from me.
The lacking is the resonator is a bit too small for this motor. That's it, but it makes it sound even better. I have had nothing but compliments from people I know, saying it sounds deep and throaty. No one has compained of a Ricey sound. Trust me, I would take it off and sell it if it had a bad sound.
n1cK!
06-19-2003, 04:52 PM
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If you have the Apexi on there then the noise should not be louder. Are you running a cat-back or just the Rear-section? If no B-pipe then just pick that up and see how you like it. Personally I am not a fan of the DTM look, I dont like the pipes turned up the back side.
Here is the Ebay link for others to understand what we are talking about....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2417130535
Here is the Ebay link for others to understand what we are talking about....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2417130535
06-19-2003, 05:00 PM
#18
Originally posted by dblrr900
If you have the Apexi on there then the noise should not be louder. Are you running a cat-back or just the Rear-section? If no B-pipe then just pick that up and see how you like it. Personally I am not a fan of the DTM look, I dont like the pipes turned up the back side.
Here is the Ebay link for others to understand what we are talking about....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2417130535
If you have the Apexi on there then the noise should not be louder. Are you running a cat-back or just the Rear-section? If no B-pipe then just pick that up and see how you like it. Personally I am not a fan of the DTM look, I dont like the pipes turned up the back side.
Here is the Ebay link for others to understand what we are talking about....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2417130535
n1cK!
06-19-2003, 05:02 PM
#19
well...........
Originally posted by 03BlkSETE
I think the problems people had with OBX was more on the customer service side and the shipping of incorrect parts.
I think the problems people had with OBX was more on the customer service side and the shipping of incorrect parts.
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06-19-2003, 05:14 PM
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Re: well...........
Originally posted by TRuFLiPpeR
were these "people" dealing with obx direct?? i didn't know you could do that. or was it through the dealers that they were having a problem with? hmmmm.......
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were these "people" dealing with obx direct?? i didn't know you could do that. or was it through the dealers that they were having a problem with? hmmmm.......
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06-20-2003, 09:41 AM
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Re: Re: well...........
Originally posted by 03BlkSETE
Good question. Most likely it was a dealer. Are there many dealers that sell OBX products? Excuse the smiley. My daughter made me add that.
Good question. Most likely it was a dealer. Are there many dealers that sell OBX products?
Excuse the smiley. My daughter made me add that.
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06-21-2003, 08:13 AM
#24
Originally posted by acMAX
here's the best set up:
warpspeed Y
custom b pipe WITH resonator
HKS muffler.
I got the greddy catback but used to have the HKS.
I like my Greddy...but loved my HKS
Greddy gets too loud IMO
here's the best set up:
warpspeed Y
custom b pipe WITH resonator
HKS muffler.
I got the greddy catback but used to have the HKS.
I like my Greddy...but loved my HKS
Greddy gets too loud IMO
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06-21-2003, 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by acMAX
here's the best set up:
warpspeed Y
custom b pipe WITH resonator
HKS muffler.
I got the greddy catback but used to have the HKS.
I like my Greddy...but loved my HKS
Greddy gets too loud IMO
here's the best set up:
warpspeed Y
custom b pipe WITH resonator
HKS muffler.
I got the greddy catback but used to have the HKS.
I like my Greddy...but loved my HKS
Greddy gets too loud IMO
Right now the only thing 02s and up can do with exhaust is cat-back. So that means a B-pipe with or without a resonator and the muffler of your choice.
Based on what he's looking for he should get a 2.5" B-pipe with a resonator and a muffler. I've got a Dynomax Super Turbo #17740 on the way we'll see how that sounds.
06-21-2003, 09:55 PM
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nice, I found another ebay bid going on now by the same seller as you got it from, so is OBX Cat-Back highly recommended by you? what about that seller did he deliver what the ebay page descibes? I am going to bid it on since it looks a lot cheaper that the freaking greddy at about half the price, let me know if I should back out or go for it? from the pictures it looks like it will fit the 2001 maxima perfectly and the quality looks great!
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
06-22-2003, 06:55 AM
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I would recommend picking it up. The Unit fit perfectly. I bought the exhaust on a thursday, it was at my house on Friday...
The place was in NC and I am in DC so the truck came straight here. I was amazed. I say get it. You will not be dissapointed.
The place was in NC and I am in DC so the truck came straight here. I was amazed. I say get it. You will not be dissapointed.
06-22-2003, 09:05 AM
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thank you---I am getting it
thanks, I am going to get it, just one more thing -- did it come brand new ? basically I like to get brand new things so I just want to make sure and I don't think you explained if it was brand new or not. Once again thanks for great advice, this board is great, I'll post some picks once I get it.
06-25-2003, 09:22 PM
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Originally posted by TRuFLiPpeR
how does the hks sound? deep throaty, or kinda tinny. i've heard hks's before, jus' not the one for the max. also, when you say custom b-pipe, you mean from a muffler shop who crush bends? no thanks....i'd rather stick with something that's stainless like OBX or Budget. also, i thought the warpspeed Y's had some sort of issue with the flex section. hmmmmm.....
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how does the hks sound? deep throaty, or kinda tinny. i've heard hks's before, jus' not the one for the max. also, when you say custom b-pipe, you mean from a muffler shop who crush bends? no thanks....i'd rather stick with something that's stainless like OBX or Budget. also, i thought the warpspeed Y's had some sort of issue with the flex section. hmmmmm.....
n1cK!
HKS has a low and deep throaty sound...nothing like the way it sounds on honda's.
My friend has an S2k with HKS catback and it sounds kinda
"tinny" as you so eloquently put it (kidding).
You CAN in fact get mandrel bent custom b-pipes, either at your local shop or from some aftermarket providers. A stainless steel b-pipe is rather pointless considering no on will see it and it doesn't
last THAT much longer.
Regarding warpspeed y-pipes you could be right but I've never heard about that issue on an '01.
06-26-2003, 09:12 AM
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ha ha.......
Originally posted by acMAX
a bit of late reply but you know the saying....
HKS has a low and deep throaty sound...nothing like the way it sounds on honda's.
My friend has an S2k with HKS catback and it sounds kinda
"tinny" as you so eloquently put it (kidding).
You CAN in fact get mandrel bent custom b-pipes, either at your local shop or from some aftermarket providers. A stainless steel b-pipe is rather pointless considering no on will see it and it doesn't
last THAT much longer.
Regarding warpspeed y-pipes you could be right but I've never heard about that issue on an '01.
a bit of late reply but you know the saying....
HKS has a low and deep throaty sound...nothing like the way it sounds on honda's.
My friend has an S2k with HKS catback and it sounds kinda
"tinny" as you so eloquently put it (kidding).
You CAN in fact get mandrel bent custom b-pipes, either at your local shop or from some aftermarket providers. A stainless steel b-pipe is rather pointless considering no on will see it and it doesn't
last THAT much longer.
Regarding warpspeed y-pipes you could be right but I've never heard about that issue on an '01.
i didn't think eloquence had any use or meaning on the .org!! well, as for a stainless teel b-pipe not lasting THAT much longer, that much longer than what? i can tel you a stainless steel b-pipe will last at least 3 years longer than any crush bent aluminum pipe. i know it'll last just as long, if not a little longer than treated/coated aluminized piping as well. but mild steel, forget it. mild steel will rust in about 2 years! especially depending on where you live! but with the HKS AXLE-BACK (hks doesn't offer a catback for 2k2), the size of the tips looks like it will touch a stillen rear valence. just a word of caution since i have a stillen rear valence and wouldn't want the muffler to melt my bumper! if anybody else knows otherwise, please share!n1cK!
06-26-2003, 10:55 AM
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Re: ha ha.......
Originally posted by TRuFLiPpeR
just a word of caution since i have a stillen rear valence and wouldn't want the muffler to melt my bumper! if anybody else knows otherwise, please share!
n1cK![/color]
just a word of caution since i have a stillen rear valence and wouldn't want the muffler to melt my bumper! if anybody else knows otherwise, please share!
n1cK![/color]
The HKS does in fact touch the kit so I had the option of switching to the Greddy catback (which is what I did) or to shave the rear valence a bit. I definitely did not want to shave the kit.
hey did you name your car Bernice? That's pretty funny...
i named my car Cordelia...haha
06-26-2003, 06:52 PM
#40
Re: Re: ha ha.......
Originally posted by acMAX
actually, I have the stillen rear valence (stillen front touring spoiler and aerokit sides and rear)and i used to have the HKS.
The HKS does in fact touch the kit so I had the option of switching to the Greddy catback (which is what I did) or to shave the rear valence a bit. I definitely did not want to shave the kit.
hey did you name your car Bernice? That's pretty funny...
i named my car Cordelia...haha
actually, I have the stillen rear valence (stillen front touring spoiler and aerokit sides and rear)and i used to have the HKS.
The HKS does in fact touch the kit so I had the option of switching to the Greddy catback (which is what I did) or to shave the rear valence a bit. I definitely did not want to shave the kit.
hey did you name your car Bernice? That's pretty funny...
i named my car Cordelia...haha
n1cK!