Y-Pipe - Is this true?
04-01-2004, 01:52 PM
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Y-Pipe - Is this true?
In talkiing with a fellow org member, he recalled reading about how 5th gens really don't benefit from installing just a y-pipe on your car. He said we won't get much gains, is that correct? Should i not even look to get one?
Also, how good is the Warpspeed, steel y-pipe...i heard they rust alot down here in Florida??? (that's what sparked the conversation)
Also, how good is the Warpspeed, steel y-pipe...i heard they rust alot down here in Florida??? (that's what sparked the conversation)
04-01-2004, 02:06 PM
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Yeah its true but only the 2k2-2k3 maxima's. Now if you had a 2k-2k1 max, it'll be a different story. I also believe that the factory y-pipe on the 2k2 is already 2.5 inch wide, and there no room for anything bigger.!!!!!!! The 2k max came with 2.25 on the y-pipe.!!!!!!!!
If I were you go for the Hotshot headers and call it a DAY.!!!!!!!!! Also a good intake...
If I were you go for the Hotshot headers and call it a DAY.!!!!!!!!! Also a good intake...
04-01-2004, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghase
Yeah its true but only the 2k2-2k3 maxima's. Now if you had a 2k-2k1 max, it'll be a different story. I also believe that the factory y-pipe on the 2k2 is already 2.5 inch wide, and there no room for anything bigger.!!!!!!! The 2k max came with 2.25 on the y-pipe.!!!!!!!!
If I were you go for the Hotshot headers and call it a DAY.!!!!!!!!! Also a good intake...
If I were you go for the Hotshot headers and call it a DAY.!!!!!!!!! Also a good intake...
He's right. A y-pipe on a 3.0 max is one of the best performance aftermarket products that you can get, but with a 3.5 they are almost a waste of money. go with the headers and a catback. I don't know if cattman makes headers for the 3.5's yet, but if he does, getum. The quality of cattman products, in my opinion, are superior to anything else out there. all stainless steel, never have to worry about rust.
04-01-2004, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mad2kmax
He's right. A y-pipe on a 3.0 max is one of the best performance aftermarket products that you can get, but with a 3.5 they are almost a waste of money. go with the headers and a catback. I don't know if cattman makes headers for the 3.5's yet, but if he does, getum.
love it when 3.0 guys think they know what they are talking about... 
not to mention a 
who has no idea what he is talking about :rolf:
04-01-2004, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mad2kmax
He's right. A y-pipe on a 3.0 max is one of the best performance aftermarket products that you can get, but with a 3.5 they are almost a waste of money. go with the headers and a catback. I don't know if cattman makes headers for the 3.5's yet, but if he does, getum. The quality of cattman products, in my opinion, are superior to anything else out there. all stainless steel, never have to worry about rust.
this statement would say that the cattman headers are superior to the hotshot headers, correct? I just want verification. the numbers of the hotshots seem nice, but headers in general make for better gains over stock manifolds. Having only seen the pics of the cattman's, and knowing that the hotshots seem to be a pain in the ayass, looks like I will be going the cattman route.
04-01-2004, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 92 SE-R 02 SE
love it when 3.0 guys think they know what they are talking about... not to mention a who has no idea what he is talking about :rolf:so you disagree?
or are you just starting cause thats what you do?
04-01-2004, 02:50 PM
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Again here we go with the misinformation of the Y-pipe header debate. It actually is true that 2k2-2k3s don't really benefit from Y-pipes. Now when 3.5s get headers they come alive, this is dyno proven and track proven by John Deere racing(blu and Sr20den), the fastest manual and fastest auto 3.5.......
Next please
Next please
04-01-2004, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Cutlr7
Again here we go with the misinformation of the Y-pipe header debate. It actually is true that 2k2-2k3s don't really benefit from Y-pipes. Now when 3.5s get headers they come alive, this is dyno proven and track proven by John Deere racing(blu and Sr20den), the fastest manual and fastest auto 3.5.......
Next please
Next please
04-01-2004, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sascuderi
Can someone just explain to me how a Y-pipe helps performance, where it goes, and if its a easy mod? Sorry for such a basic question, but have to start somewhere.
Install is not hard just tedious and time consuming, if you aren't too mechanically inclined I suggest you take it to your local exhaust shop
04-01-2004, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
yeah, we missed that memo that 3.0 people all have stupid opinions. we arent allowed to post.
so you disagree?
or are you just starting cause thats what you do?
so you disagree?
or are you just starting cause thats what you do?
And the btw, we should know more, we do have more options(turbo,SC,NOS).!!!!!!!!! I know I know alot, almost 5 years with my car. R&D anyone......
04-01-2004, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
yeah, we missed that memo that 3.0 people all have stupid opinions. we arent allowed to post.
so you disagree?
or are you just starting cause thats what you do?
so you disagree?
or are you just starting cause thats what you do?
stfu 00-01 NEED POWER NOS or turbo...
04-01-2004, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MannyNJ2k2max
Cattman Y have been proven to yield better gains than the warpspeed design....on the 3.5.....not headers type of #'s but significant gains nonetheless....
04-01-2004, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 92 SE-R 02 SE
sorry is there a 13.1 @ 107 mph 00? stfu 00-01 NEED POWER NOS or turbo...
stfu 00-01 NEED POWER NOS or turbo...
04-01-2004, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 92 SE-R 02 SE
i had to buy a fast car to feel more like a man. im so insecure that i talk down to people to feel better. but it doesnt work. im a lonely loser who cries himself to sleep
04-01-2004, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
well there you go people i am any single guys want to be with me PM ME...i love being c*ck in my a$$ love it! my wife left me....sad..
i am any single guys want to be with me PM ME...i love being c*ck in my a$$ love it! my wife left me....sad..
04-01-2004, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
sorry, do i care?
you didnt own ****. i could go get a 03 if i wanted to. and?
you didnt own ****. i could go get a 03 if i wanted to. and?
04-01-2004, 03:43 PM
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soonerfan was 
wned: by me..he is just a hater with a lol...3.0
wned: by me..he is just a hater with a lol...3.0
04-01-2004, 03:46 PM
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just had to take it up a level didnt you
NEVER FUKING TALK ABOUT SOMEONE FAMILY
and ive been married to the same person for 10 years
just cause you are losing the argument doesnt mean you should resort to this. just be a man and leave with a little bit of your dignity
NEVER FUKING TALK ABOUT SOMEONE FAMILY
and ive been married to the same person for 10 years
just cause you are losing the argument doesnt mean you should resort to this. just be a man and leave with a little bit of your dignity
04-01-2004, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Cutlr7
Rob what did your car run the 1/4 in? For comparison sakes?
se-r in the 12s by summer..max in the 13s.
soonerfans mom got 14s though....
04-01-2004, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
just had to take it up a level didnt you
NEVER FUKING TALK ABOUT SOMEONE FAMILY
and ive been married to the same person for 10 years
just cause you are losing the argument doesnt mean you should resort to this. just be a man and leave with a little bit of your dignity
NEVER FUKING TALK ABOUT SOMEONE FAMILY
and ive been married to the same person for 10 years
just cause you are losing the argument doesnt mean you should resort to this. just be a man and leave with a little bit of your dignity
04-01-2004, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 92 SE-R 02 SE
SE-R or max? both LOW 14s..
se-r in the 12s by summer..max in the 13s.
soonerfans mom got 14s though....
se-r in the 12s by summer..max in the 13s.
soonerfans mom got 14s though....
04-01-2004, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
using the owned thing yourself is like laughing at your own jokes. sad cause no one else will do it
04-01-2004, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Cutlr7
Cool cool , that is where I want my SER on all motor, low 14s good stuff, I can see high 12s with boost and slicks
04-01-2004, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 92 SE-R 02 SE
love it when 3.0 guys think they know what they are talking about... not to mention a who has no idea what he is talking about :rolf:just because he drives something slower than you means he doesn't know wtf he's talking about? nice logic. everyone's entitled to their opinions
04-01-2004, 04:18 PM
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this thread is pointless now. im surprised it isnt locked... 92 SE-R 02 SE is taking offense to 3.0 owners offering advice to improve hp. someone needs to get back on their medication.
04-01-2004, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Chinkzilla
dude.. to me you're a
just because he drives something slower than you means he doesn't know wtf he's talking about? nice logic. everyone's entitled to their opinions
just because he drives something slower than you means he doesn't know wtf he's talking about? nice logic. everyone's entitled to their opinions
he is a ricer and a loser..but damn..his wife is my ***** 
wtf? This doesn't belong in 5th gen, it belongs in Off Topic... Where's the padlock symbol next to the subject listing? 
04-01-2004, 04:46 PM
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Can someone ban 92 SE-R 02 SE he is being very immature and rude. Plus all he cares about is his track times and Teins. He is a loser. If you want repect for having a fast car why dont you buy a sports car instead of grocery getter? Fake baller.
04-01-2004, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Shift_VQ
Can someone ban 92 SE-R 02 SE he is being very immature and rude. Plus all he cares about is his track times and Teins. He is a loser. If you want repect for having a fast car why dont you buy a sports car instead of grocery getter? Fake baller.
couldn't have said it better myself.
04-01-2004, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Gsilk
hahaha. i second that motion. couldn't have said it better myself.
couldn't have said it better myself.http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=277762 done!!
Prinz, nice job!
04-01-2004, 04:58 PM
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back on topic now, i agree with most of the conclusions. for the 3.0 the y-pipe is the single best NA mod you can get. On the 3.5 it's not nearly as dramatic, and u should save your money for the headers