Cattman Y pipe and Maximum Tuning VB installed
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Cattman Y pipe and Maximum Tuning VB installed
Just some quick impressions of the two.
Install for both was done by Jeff at Maximum Tuning. He did both in 2 hrs, while I was talking to him the whole time (and plugged my tire, for free). I can't say enough good things about the guy, I highly recommend him.
Here's the impressions.
I was worried about noise because I added the Cattman Y to a CM straight pipe and Greddy Evo catback. Jeff thought it would be fine and he was right. The new setup was a little louder and a little deeper than before but still perfectly acceptable to me. As for as added power, I felt nothing when I first drove it. Later in the day it felt quicker. Now it feels significantly quicker after 3000 rpm or so. My tires are breaking loose at 3/4 throttle in first gear at about 3500 rpm.
(Keep in mind the temps have dropped since the install on Friday)
As for the VB mod, I love it. This is how the car should have been from the factory. 1-2 shift is crisp and not at all harsh. The 2-3 shift is slighter quicker.
Now the final test on the mods. I told the wife that I was bringing the car in to Nissan for some maintenance while I had the mods installed. It's been several days now and she hasn't said a word about noise or the shifting. I asked her today how the car is running and she said great. (She drives the car 90% of the time)
BTW, I do have an intermittant rattle under the car that I have to check out, but it's not bad.
Install for both was done by Jeff at Maximum Tuning. He did both in 2 hrs, while I was talking to him the whole time (and plugged my tire, for free). I can't say enough good things about the guy, I highly recommend him.
Here's the impressions.
I was worried about noise because I added the Cattman Y to a CM straight pipe and Greddy Evo catback. Jeff thought it would be fine and he was right. The new setup was a little louder and a little deeper than before but still perfectly acceptable to me. As for as added power, I felt nothing when I first drove it. Later in the day it felt quicker. Now it feels significantly quicker after 3000 rpm or so. My tires are breaking loose at 3/4 throttle in first gear at about 3500 rpm.
(Keep in mind the temps have dropped since the install on Friday)
As for the VB mod, I love it. This is how the car should have been from the factory. 1-2 shift is crisp and not at all harsh. The 2-3 shift is slighter quicker.
Now the final test on the mods. I told the wife that I was bringing the car in to Nissan for some maintenance while I had the mods installed. It's been several days now and she hasn't said a word about noise or the shifting. I asked her today how the car is running and she said great. (She drives the car 90% of the time)
BTW, I do have an intermittant rattle under the car that I have to check out, but it's not bad.
Originally Posted by 03BlkSETE
Just some quick impressions of the two.
Install for both was done by Jeff at Maximum Tuning. He did both in 2 hrs, while I was talking to him the whole time (and plugged my tire, for free). I can't say enough good things about the guy, I highly recommend him.
Here's the impressions.
I was worried about noise because I added the Cattman Y to a CM straight pipe and Greddy Evo catback. Jeff thought it would be fine and he was right. The new setup was a little louder and a little deeper than before but still perfectly acceptable to me. As for as added power, I felt nothing when I first drove it. Later in the day it felt quicker. Now it feels significantly quicker after 3000 rpm or so. My tires are breaking loose at 3/4 throttle in first gear at about 3500 rpm.
(Keep in mind the temps have dropped since the install on Friday)
As for the VB mod, I love it. This is how the car should have been from the factory. 1-2 shift is crisp and not at all harsh. The 2-3 shift is slighter quicker.
Now the final test on the mods. I told the wife that I was bringing the car in to Nissan for some maintenance while I had the mods installed. It's been several days now and she hasn't said a word about noise or the shifting. I asked her today how the car is running and she said great. (She drives the car 90% of the time)
BTW, I do have an intermittant rattle under the car that I have to check out, but it's not bad.
Install for both was done by Jeff at Maximum Tuning. He did both in 2 hrs, while I was talking to him the whole time (and plugged my tire, for free). I can't say enough good things about the guy, I highly recommend him.
Here's the impressions.
I was worried about noise because I added the Cattman Y to a CM straight pipe and Greddy Evo catback. Jeff thought it would be fine and he was right. The new setup was a little louder and a little deeper than before but still perfectly acceptable to me. As for as added power, I felt nothing when I first drove it. Later in the day it felt quicker. Now it feels significantly quicker after 3000 rpm or so. My tires are breaking loose at 3/4 throttle in first gear at about 3500 rpm.
(Keep in mind the temps have dropped since the install on Friday)
As for the VB mod, I love it. This is how the car should have been from the factory. 1-2 shift is crisp and not at all harsh. The 2-3 shift is slighter quicker.
Now the final test on the mods. I told the wife that I was bringing the car in to Nissan for some maintenance while I had the mods installed. It's been several days now and she hasn't said a word about noise or the shifting. I asked her today how the car is running and she said great. (She drives the car 90% of the time)
BTW, I do have an intermittant rattle under the car that I have to check out, but it's not bad.
Cool man. I need to try that on my wife...
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From: Central Jersey
Originally Posted by bigdo26
good deal man. quick question - when you put on the CM straight pipe, any gains? How bout noise - deeper, raspy, etc? Any sound clips of your setup now? Thanks
The straight pipe went on last year with the Greddy Evo so I don't know what the effect of it alone was (sound or performance wise). Together they sounded great and with the addition of the Y pipe the sound only got a little deeper and louder. I can't do a sound clip but it sounds similiar to Polo's setup.
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