I have a 2000 Maxima SE California model and want to get a performance Y-PIPE. I am looking at Stillen, Warpspeed, and Cattman.
I am completely confused. Everyone I have talked to claims that there are different Horsepower and torque gains between brands.
Also that there are problems with how certain brands fit and that some make banging sounds against the car.

Does anyone know which brand can give me the best power results along with fitting correctly?

Your Help Is Greatly Appreciated.
Coen

 

I've heard Warpspeed does good work they might take a while to make it...but I've heard good things from them

 

most of the y pipes give similar gains. i think the main gain is from removing the precat, and all the pipes do that. the big difference is what material is the pipe made.

some pipes hit the crossbrace under the pipe under acceleration. to fix this remove the brace or place washers on new bolts to lower the brace a little bit.

I have the cattman pipe and feel it is good because of the materal. the stillen pipe is also good but does not hold up to rust.

hope this helps

 

Some threads to help you decide:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=224987

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=210424

 

Don't forget Budget. There has never been any proof that this pipe gives less HP or TQ or is of any lesser quality then the other brands you mentioned that cost twice as much. The choice is clear IMO.

 

What is Budget's telephone# or e-mail address?

 

www.budgetexhaust.com

Address:
Budget Performance
4179 Harvester Road, Unit 2
Burlington, Ontario

Phone:
905.681.4579
Fax:
905-681-6292

e-mail:
mufflers@netcom.ca

Shop Hours:

Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30
Saturday 8:00-12:00
Sunday & Hol. Closed

Speak with Jody. US Sales Manager.

Here is the part number:
2000 -2001 Nissan Maxima T-304 Stainless Steel, Mandrel Bent F-pipe $250.00 (CD) it's aboot $180 US dollars SHIPPED!

Heres a link to the product page:
http://www.ofsoundmind.com/bpe/BPE/c...ustomparts.htm

Heres a link to the pic:
http://www.ofsoundmind.com/bpe/BPE/c...pipe_00-01.jpg

BE SURE TO SPECIFY FEDERAL OR CALI EMISSIONS!

 

Thanks for the info Phaze_max.

 

NP

 

Are there any warranties that Nissan could blame on the Y-Pipe? I know this is a general question, but I thought there might be a few obvious choices. Especially, anything related to the engine.

Thanks.

 

It is illegal to run with the Y pipe. It removes the Pre-cats. Some muffler shops will not even do it.

The vehicle will pass inspection without them, but it needs to be very warm first.

If I were nissan and you came in with a Y-pipe and saying your engine isn't quite right, I would not look at the car.

 

Since we are on the topic, what is the expected horsepower gain on 02 from a Frankencar intake, Random tech. high flow cat, y pipe and b pipe but stock muffler. I here that a y pipe does not do that much for the 02/03's, is this true?

 

your wasting a lot of money, the ypipe performance is negligible (i have one), warp speeds products suck anyhow I think, as well as their service. Also, the cat you have is fine, you aren't going to see much there... the B pipe is good though, why dont you get the greddy evo exhaust? That would be similar cost to all of that, and I personally think would out perform that setup you listed. You would see a difference with the aftermarket muffler no doubt...

 

your wasting a lot of money, the ypipe performance is negligible (i have one), warp speeds products suck anyhow I think, as well as their service. Also, the cat you have is fine, you aren't going to see much there... the B pipe is good though, why dont you get the greddy evo exhaust? That would be similar cost to all of that, and I personally think would out perform that setup you listed. You would see a difference with the aftermarket muffler no doubt...

 

Really now? Would you really like to stand behind that statement? How do you figure a cat-back giving higher gains than a y-pipe that eliminates the precats. The stock y-pipe is the biggest bottleneck on the exhaust side period.

Edit: BTW, double post>you

 

I don't want to sound like a Mustang. I'm not a big fan of loud mufflers. What about the new headers Stillen are coming out with, what will be the expected hp gain?

 

I don't want to sound like a Mustang. I'm not a big fan of loud mufflers. What about the new headers Stillen are coming out with, what will be the expected hp gain?