5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) Learn more about the 5th Generation Maxima, including the VQ30DE-K and VQ35DE engines.

Cattman Y-Pipe install?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 4, 2004 | 09:15 AM
  #1  
bulletspike's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 115
From: Arlington, VA
Cattman Y-Pipe install?

I’m installing my Cattman y-pipe tomorrow. Besides sockets and a wrench, are there any other tools I need or anything I should know before starting?
Old Jun 4, 2004 | 11:33 AM
  #2  
MAX0830's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 162
you will probably need assetaline (spelling) torch to get off teh bolts because believe me they are rusted on their really good..you will want extra nuts and bolts and you will probably want to have exhaust gasket sealer..you never know if its gonna leak and that will def take care of that problem...try to use a lift cause the last thing you want to be doing is cranking down on rusty bolts on your back..i had use of a lift and i def needed the torch to getthe bots off and i have an 03 good luck to you..you will be pleased
Old Jun 4, 2004 | 03:25 PM
  #3  
2k1seae's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 835
From: Beaverton OR
You'll need deep sockets and a universal pivot if you don't have those. A 22mm or 7'8" open end wrench. Some kind of a breaker bar. Long flat blade screw driver. Cattman's installation kit should have the nuts, bolts and gaskets you need. Some WD40 or liquid wrench. Like MAX0830 said, those bolts are on really tight. Good luck.
Old Jun 4, 2004 | 05:22 PM
  #4  
raidwolf's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 262
From: Edison, NJ
don't forget a dremel or rotozip for that darned bolt.

max0830 - it's acetylene
Old Jun 4, 2004 | 05:28 PM
  #5  
MAX0830's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 162
wow i thought i was closer then that in spelling....oh well haha

Originally Posted by raidwolf
don't forget a dremel or rotozip for that darned bolt.

max0830 - it's acetylene
Old Jun 4, 2004 | 06:51 PM
  #6  
sascuderi's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,329
From: South Jersey
Doesn't sound easy. Will a shop do the install considering you're removing the pre-cat?
Old Jun 4, 2004 | 07:05 PM
  #7  
-Red-'s Avatar
Donating Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 533
It's not that difficult of an install if you can get the car high enough off the ground. If not, just spend the $50 and get a shop to do it.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
2kmaximel
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
5
Sep 16, 2015 03:19 PM
Violator
4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
1
Sep 9, 2015 10:14 AM
Samedi
4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
0
Sep 3, 2015 01:07 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:40 AM.