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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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Headers/Catback or Coilovers First?

Hey all

Throw some opinions my way, want to know if I should do Coilovers or my headers/catback first.

Also, whats the best quality coilover? I am having trouble locating vendors

Thanks
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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Headers, leave cat-back stock, and get coilovers.
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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Headers, leave cat-back stock, and get coilovers.
Okay, so Im not going to get any gains from the Cat back?
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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Not much considering the price.
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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The only gains you get from a cat back are stainless steel looks and a different sound depending on what kind of cat back you buy, I do think that they are worth the money but I would purchase intake and headers first, since you can find them for pretty cheap if you just look hard enough. I would do coilovers first, then buy headers see if you like the sound and if you think you want more noise then buy the catback.
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Headers first... but only because I've been brainwashed by Nmexmax here....
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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With only headers I put down 210.


.... and I'm auto, and with headers only(no cat-back) you cannot tell the difference in sound...

It's slightly deeper, but only if you're using the GAB.
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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Sounds like a good plan.

Next question. Which coilovers, and where to get them from?

Old Aug 8, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rbrown81
Sounds like a good plan.

Next question. Which coilovers, and where to get them from?

JIC, D2, Tein, etc.... is your friend.
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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not again!!! another what should i do thread...
decide what's more important to YOU, speed or handling, and go from there.
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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ksport GD, i got a freakin job a week ago just to make sure i can get these before the price goes up lol
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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yea, coilovers
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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coilovers, for sure
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Such a tough decision
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Can anyone suggest someone in the local area who will install headers for me? Around NY/PA/NYC.

I hear Tilley can do it, but I havent heard back from him.
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX


With only headers I put down 210.


.... and I'm auto, and with headers only(no cat-back) you cannot tell the difference in sound...

It's slightly deeper, but only if you're using the GAB.

Whats the conversion ratio on Flywheel HP to Wheel HP?
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rbrown81
Can anyone suggest someone in the local area who will install headers for me? Around NY/PA/NYC.

I hear Tilley can do it, but I havent heard back from him.
www.maximumtuning.net speak to Jeff. He is the man
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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i have headers for sale if ur intrested brand new
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by rbrown81
Whats the conversion ratio on Flywheel HP to Wheel HP?
I believe the drivetrain loss from crank to wheels is about 22% for 4AT and 18% for the 6 spd.
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by nismo0604
i have headers for sale if ur intrested brand new
What type, how much?
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by rbrown81
What type, how much?
His FS thread is here:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=421188

Btw nismo0604... better watch how much ya post your FS, last time someone got banned when a mod deemed it "excessive"...
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 05:40 AM
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i would do headers. always can use them extra horses
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 06:40 AM
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I meant, how much is nismo selling his headers for?
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 06:41 AM
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Woops... That thread did go to it...
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