What's up everyone? I'm new here and I was just about to get my first mod for my 2001 SE. I have decided to go with exhaust and then I will look into intakes afterwards. From what my friends tell me, GReddy has a sweet exhaust system called the EVO. Even though my friends swear by this exhaust (along with the Injen CAI for when I get an intake), I also hear that Borla makes one of the best exhaust systems you can buy. I know nothing of performance mods yet, but I am learning! I would appreciate any suggestions and feedback. Thanks in advance.

 

The GReddy is a great choice in exhaust. Borla is good, but they design their products more for the GM cars. Yes, they do make exhaust for Nissan cars, but they currently don't offer any for the Maxima (per their website). Go with the GReddy if that is your other choice. A few more would be Cattman or Frankencar. Welcome to the .org BTW.

 

Don't know about the GReddy. But, I was told that the Injen CAI's aren't really hot. I was highly recommended a Berk CAI instead.

 

GReddy makes exhaust, that's what he's talking about.

 

I know. But he said he wanted a CAI too:

 

I'd go with the Cattman. Just my opinion.

 

Greddy makes great products at a very reasonable price. Can't go wrong.

 

I don't see why not.Go for it.

 

You'll be happy with the EVO, i am!

 

I Have the Evo as well and i Like it. U can drive and make it quite enough that u don't get pulled over when u need to but when u want the loud deep sound u can get it as well at certain Rpms. Good combination if u ask me!

 

Will the Greddy exhaust make the max sound ricey or will it give it a nice deep sound???

 

no the greddy cat back sounds really nice....like a G35 coupe sound

im really thinking about buying it.....i just need to know what it would sound like with a y-pipe or headers
-J

 

I love the G35 coupe sound if i can get my max to sound like that id be a happy camper..

 

2k2whitemaxi and MaxxSpd2k1, you both have a pm.

 

Don't go w/FC ..I had it installed today. Sounds 99% like stock, waste of $400 IMO.

 

Cattman
HKS
Greddy

dont go with Frankencar... its like a stock exhaust!

 

No it wont sound ricey. I have the headers with the Greddy EVO and i love it. i agree with 2k2whitemaxi on the sound. Its like a 350Z. Mine is hard to describe with the headers....kinda like a 350Z but louder. I think youll like the sound youll get out of the Greddy, I do!!

 

i heard a soundclip someone on the board sent me and i really like it i wanna get one now.. I love the sound how much does it cost?

 

fyi, i'm selling my Greddy. as nice as it sounds...i'm going completely sleeper...so i want it to sound 100% stock....3 bills takes it. any interests, hit me up at mgalvis01@hotmail.com

 

Does HKS make cat backs for 2002s? What's a good price on a Cattman or EVO 2 ?

I'm looking for an exhaust too... lemme know if y'all got any used cat-backs for sale...

 

HKS it makes just a rear section... i installed it today and i like it a lot and i feel liltte bit more power!!! compare to my old exhaust its pretty quiet but it has a nice deep sound and the most important -NO MORE WARING TICKETS-

 

Anybody got a sound clip? I wanna' hear this thing.

 

Thanks... I appreciate all your input...

 

Sounds like a lot of people are interested in this exhaust. Get 5 people together and I'll host a group deal.

 

My EVO is pretty good but it drones between 2.5K-3.5K RPM which just makes me turn the radio a few notches higher.

 

do you have any other exhaust mods?
-J

 

yep, it drones in irvine78's maxima as well between those rpms. He has a y-pipe along with the greddy evo

its loud in my opinion and he gets pulled over alot by the cops until he slapped on the 50 state legal sticker from greddy

 

Someone send me a clip of the GReddy! I want to hear this thing. I may participate in the GD.

 

thats good for the greddy exhaust (50 state legal) so the cops cant do anything! how about HKS exhaust guys?

 

see thast what im worried about.... i heard the greddy with no y -pipe and it sounded sweet as hell not loud at all

but if i buy the evo then down the line i get a y-pipe or headers im scared on how loud its gonna be
-J

 

This will answer all questions, use it well.

http://www.waveperformance.com/mufflerclips/muffler.htm

 

also......6 greddy videos.

http://polo.lxanyc.com/Videos/

 

Can a GReddy EVO for a 2001 Max fit on a 2002? Any downsides to that?

Also, is the EVO fully stainless?

 

Exhaust on a NA Maxima is not really a performance mod. All it does is make you think that your Maxima is faster but it's not. If you want to blow $500+ for catback Greddy, go for it. It gives nice deep tone. If I were you though, I would invest on a y-pipe and an intake for your 2k1. They will give much more HP than exhaust system.

 

That Frankencar...holy mother! I WANT! I WANT! I WANT!

 

i dont understand why it sounds exactly like stock and weighs more then stock
-J

 

I don't think it sounds like stock at all. It's got a bit more whine to it, almost likes some high-end sports car or something. I think it sounds great.

 

Gluteus Maxima, I know that you decided on having the exhaust system as your first mod, but try to think about the y-pipe... you'll get better gains for cheaper.

 

I agree with this statement 100%. Some manufacturers "claim" 10-20 hp increase with some exhaust systems. I don't know about other cars but ours just don't see that type of gain. I personally ran my my best times with my stock muffler.
Some people are looking for sound and some for looks. I just can't see shelling out $500+ for an exhaust system. That's just my opinion.

 

so the evo is legal but you still get pulled over? Also, has anybody done an install on the EVO or EVO2? If so, is it easy?