i got an 02 gxe auto maxima and i was wondering what kind of performance gains if any i would get from a straight pipe, and how much louder would it be if i got the resignated one? and also is it easy to install? thanks!

 

If you get the custommaxima one, which is the one I have it will not increase sound, since it has a built in resonator....

 

which one does increase sound?

 

Just get a striaght aluminum pipe and bolt it on...thast all it is.... If all you want to do is increase sound..remove your stock resonator. Is sound all you are after ?

 

My Y-pipe was quiet until I added the CM straight pipe. However, I'm pretty sure it's cuz of an exhaust leak since the pipe came with some sh!tty azz gaskets!

 

no i want performance and sound. Im kinda new to all this stuff...but where is the stock resinator located? and the straight pipe gets rid of the catalytic converter correct? and would i be able to pass emissions with the straight pipe, and also will the straight pipe increase sound?

 

I had the same problem... I just got everything welded up....

 

of you have the stock exhaust on it will not increase the sound as for power... a little more..not too much though

 

There is no power gain to be had by replacing the stock catalytic converter with a straight pipe or another high flow cat.

 

You are right Matt, the 2k2-3's come with a great flowing cat stock from Nissan !

 

so basiclly a Y-pipe will increase power and sound?

 

Have one waiting to be installed at my house... when I get home I'll install it immediately and let ya know what I think. Its the one from custommaxima with the resonator