xse03

I am interested in getting a catback and uncertain on what to go about. Around me there is a tire and muffler shop (not a meineke) that makes their own 2.5'' custom piping w/ a lifetime warrenty, and any aftermarket muffler. I was debating whether of going w/ them or order a catback from stillen or etc. My question is does any one have pics of their exhaust at the back of the car.
I am looking to gain a nice deep tone that isn't do extreme but noticable.

Cubanato

here is a pic of the FRANKENCAR muffler

-J

xse03

is that a full catback? That looks alot nicer then the stock dual tip, how is the tone on it?

SEmy2K2go

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Here is a link for some pics on my webpage of my Cattman muffler setup.

PearlWhtMaX2000

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here's a pic of flowmaster dual exhaust.

Cubanato

pearlwhitemax

those dual exahsut are nice but wouild look 100 times better if those slots sticking out on teh bumper around them were flattened off
-J

PearlWhtMaX2000

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yeah it would but thats all they could do at the shop so im happy w/it.

BlackBIRDVQ

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2.5" custom exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers. No longer on my car, put a Greddy EVO on mine 2 weeks ago.

bigdo26

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I had a custom 2.5 cat-back put on 2 weeks ago with a resonator. I already had the muffler (not sure what kind it is actually...). It sounds good, doesnt resonate anywhere, unlike some that are annoying between 2000-2500 RPM. It cost me 165 plus whatever I paid back in the day for the muffler. Go with custom if they give ya a good price.

xse03

SEmy2K2go call me a moron but on the pic of the stock muffler what is the plug for?

Maximized2000

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The remus sounds great when you rev your RPMS. Under normal driving conditions it sound almost like stock. The only downside to the muffler is its price.

Here is a link: (If the link works)

http://www.autoaccessorystore.com/remus_pics.html

You could find a sound clip if you Go to: www.autoaccessorystore.com and click on exhaust and then Remus.

nissan5788

Maximized, do you actually have a Remus installed on your car?

Maximized2000

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I do have a Remus installed on my car. I had it for about three years now.

Nissan2k2specV

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Greddy evo2 on my 03 max SE

SEmy2K2go

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Not sure what you are referencing?

TitaniuMax03

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heres mine..HKS exhaust

Puppetmaster

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For those of you with Greddy Evos... what hardware do I need for installation? I seem to recall some people saying that I need to get a new gasket and stuff from a Nissan parts place. Is there a thread here that has installation instructions? I went through the Installations and How To's but couldn't find it....

maseo77

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that hks looks damn good, but how does it sound and compare to the evo 2?

nissan5788

Any way you could get us a sound clip of it? Would love to hear how it sounds on a Maxima..let me know, I'll host it for you if you could get the clip.

Nissan2k2specV

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The Greddy Evo comes with everything you need for installation. (aside from tools ofcourse).

One thing i would seriously reccomend is either a lift or a jack that can lift the car atleast 3 ft off the ground. installing and removing the muffler section was quite difficult because there is a very small path the exhaust travels through some suspension and what not toward the rear of the car. and you have to angle the muffler downward to get it through.

one thing i noticed about the greddy, and maybe it's just the one i got. but it is almost uncomfortably close to my rear bumper. it actually touched a few times when backing up (i guess cus the engine moves it upward) and rubbed some paint off the underside of my bumper where you cant see it. it doesnt seem to rub anymore but i have about 1/2 -1/4 inch of clearance. it looks good i just hope there isnt any negative side effects down the road like a melted bumper.

aside from a tiny fitment issue it sounds awesome (especially when you first start the car) and the performance gain was instantly noticed.

Puppetmaster

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Thanks for the response.... I'm getting it used from another 5th Gen owner, so I was wondering if there was more stuff that I might need. I have tools, a hydraulic jack, and jack stands already, so that shouldn't be an issue. About the fitment, I guess I'll just have to wait and see....

xse03

Im sorry. I should have been more clear.
On the cardomain site you have a pic of the stock muffler and the cattman muffler sitting side by side. On the factory muffler there is a plug coming off of the right side. I was wondering what it is used for?

The pic is on page 14 of the cardomain site that you linked to in your response

nismotech

EVO 2 w/ stillen rear, more picture in my "www"


If I would do it all over again, I would either choose Cattman Catback (for $100 more), or buy the EVO2 which I love deeply.