Cattman Headers
Originally Posted by brio_max
P.S These thread http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ight=simulator is invalid and that's why i'm writing it here.
Why is that thread "invalid"???? I used it to hook my dual o2 sim and it works perfect.
Just follow it exactly and you will have no problems.
Originally Posted by brio_max
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ight=simulator is invalid and that's why i'm writing it here.
Originally Posted by chr0nos
cattman is no longer outsorsing the gen2 headers. they are made here, and not in new zeland. this is a part of the price increase. i beleive the other part, is somewhat better materials, and construction.
Originally Posted by steven88
I thought the gen2s were always built in the USA? Specifically SFR (Speed Force Racing) in San Diego...correct me if I am wrong
Gen I: Made in New Zealand
Gen II: Made in San Diego by SFR, like you said.
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Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
Basically, this has turned into another pissing contest.... my take is that if I want proven xx hp gains and non stainless but yet reliable headers for a lower price, I'd get Hotshots. If I want stainless headers and to take a chance on possibly more (or less) hp than the Hotshots, I'd pay more for the new Cattmans.
Either way, I'm just glad that we have at least 2 different options for headers. Let the people spending the money decide what suits their needs better.
Either way, I'm just glad that we have at least 2 different options for headers. Let the people spending the money decide what suits their needs better.
well said.
Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
Like upstatemax said... what is "invalid" about that write-up?
.Tnx anyway and i would try it one more time!
Why do you need to post in the thread?? Just follow the directions and you will be all set. As I said I have installed it, do you have any ?'s on it?
BTW: I just posted in the thread... dont know why you cannot.
BTW: I just posted in the thread... dont know why you cannot.
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
HS are unreliable ? I guess I should take mine off then, I've put over 40K miles on mine so far without a single glitch.
Before you spew out a buncha BS with no proof to back it up, please research your statements NOT after you hit the POST button- but before.
I've ran HS headers for YEARS on my Sentra without a problem, HS is a great company with just as good of a customer service as Brians shop.
Before you spew out a buncha BS with no proof to back it up, please research your statements NOT after you hit the POST button- but before.
I've ran HS headers for YEARS on my Sentra without a problem, HS is a great company with just as good of a customer service as Brians shop.
Same here. I put my Hot Shot Headers on back in Feb. 2004....35K miles later and not a single problem.
Originally Posted by upstatemax
Do you really expect it to really ever end?? 
Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
Not at all... this topic, what is the best intake, eBay projectors, and timing advance discussions alone keep this forum in business.
dont forget the spring/strut and 5th vs 5.5 threads.
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Hey all! Newb here and first post but I spoke to Cattman on 1/19/06 and Brian said the reason they are kinda expensive and in limited availability right now is that they can only produce about 1 set per week!!!!! There are currently 3 people on a waiting list for these headers. I planned on being the forth by ordering an entire headers back system until I was told the headers and a few other pieces were not currently available to ship. Now I'm stuck.
Originally Posted by fallenangeldad
Hey all! Newb here and first post but I spoke to Cattman on 1/19/06 and Brian said the reason they are kinda expensive and in limited availability right now is that they can only produce about 1 set per week!!!!! There are currently 3 people on a waiting list for these headers. I planned on being the forth by ordering an entire headers back system until I was told the headers and a few other pieces were not currently available to ship. Now I'm stuck.
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Yeh I talked to Brian and he said the 1 set a week thing too but he said the price should go down after a few months hopefully because right now there switching manufacturer companies since the last manufactuerer wasnt being able to produce the headers fast enough. He said after about 3 or 4 months when production is going smoother the prices should drop back to normal.
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Maximas are similar to boats.
Boat headers are nothing special, but there is only 2 companies that make them, so they can charge alot. $750 for some chrome headers and they turn colors and rust in about a year. They you end up spending another $300 for jet hot coating.
I think the Cattman headers are already jet hot coated? So that is not a bad price.
Originally Posted by dmontzsta
This is true, actually my boat is probably smaller and lighter.
Boat headers are nothing special, but there is only 2 companies that make them, so they can charge alot. $750 for some chrome headers and they turn colors and rust in about a year. They you end up spending another $300 for jet hot coating.
I think the Cattman headers are already jet hot coated? So that is not a bad price.
Boat headers are nothing special, but there is only 2 companies that make them, so they can charge alot. $750 for some chrome headers and they turn colors and rust in about a year. They you end up spending another $300 for jet hot coating.
I think the Cattman headers are already jet hot coated? So that is not a bad price.
Originally Posted by dmontzsta
Boat headers are nothing special, but there is only 2 companies that make them, so they can charge alot. $750 for some chrome headers and they turn colors and rust in about a year. They you end up spending another $300 for jet hot coating.
I think the Cattman headers are already jet hot coated? So that is not a bad price.
I think the Cattman headers are already jet hot coated? So that is not a bad price.
I keep hearing and seeing ugly rusted ceramic headers, or hear about them rotting. I hear that those are the cheap ones and that good ones like Hotshot puts a coating on them to protect them. I unfortunately believe in the old saying that you get what you pay for. I've spoken to Brian Catts back and forth through emails like many others, and he has me convinced. He also makes parts primarily for Maximas, which tells me he at least has good taste. I am going with the Cattman Headers.
Originally Posted by Swisscheese
I keep hearing and seeing ugly rusted ceramic headers, or hear about them rotting. I hear that those are the cheap ones and that good ones like Hotshot puts a coating on them to protect them. I unfortunately believe in the old saying that you get what you pay for. I've spoken to Brian Catts back and forth through emails like many others, and he has me convinced. He also makes parts primarily for Maximas, which tells me he at least has good taste. I am going with the Cattman Headers.
Originally Posted by Swisscheese
I keep hearing and seeing ugly rusted ceramic headers, or hear about them rotting. I hear that those are the cheap ones and that good ones like Hotshot puts a coating on them to protect them. I unfortunately believe in the old saying that you get what you pay for. I've spoken to Brian Catts back and forth through emails like many others, and he has me convinced. He also makes parts primarily for Maximas, which tells me he at least has good taste. I am going with the Cattman Headers.
Just to let you know...
My Cattman B-Pipe looks like crap, covered in a nice rust color. Yet, my HotShot Headers still look brand new. They are still a nice shiny silver without a hint of rust yet.
Next time I am around my car I will try and get some pics.
Originally Posted by upstatemax
Just to let you know...
My Cattman B-Pipe looks like crap, covered in a nice rust color. Yet, my HotShot Headers still look brand new. They are still a nice shiny silver without a hint of rust yet.
Next time I am around my car I will try and get some pics.
My Cattman B-Pipe looks like crap, covered in a nice rust color. Yet, my HotShot Headers still look brand new. They are still a nice shiny silver without a hint of rust yet.
Next time I am around my car I will try and get some pics.
Hey Upstatemax, i email hotshot and they said they curruntley havent made headers for the 5th gens yet, but he said to keep updated on the maxima product line how did you get the hotshot headers on your 5th gen? Did you use the 5.5 gen hotshot headers on your 5th gen?
Originally Posted by upstatemax
Just to let you know...
My Cattman B-Pipe looks like crap, covered in a nice rust color. Yet, my HotShot Headers still look brand new. They are still a nice shiny silver without a hint of rust yet.
Next time I am around my car I will try and get some pics.
My Cattman B-Pipe looks like crap, covered in a nice rust color. Yet, my HotShot Headers still look brand new. They are still a nice shiny silver without a hint of rust yet.
Next time I am around my car I will try and get some pics.
Originally Posted by NisMo-Max
Hey Upstatemax, i email hotshot and they said they curruntley havent made headers for the 5th gens yet, but he said to keep updated on the maxima product line how did you get the hotshot headers on your 5th gen? Did you use the 5.5 gen hotshot headers on your 5th gen?
Originally Posted by sloppymax
5.5 gen headers will fit cali spec 00 and all 2k1. they probably would work with fed spec 00 but you would have to work around the egr. i have had my hotshots on for quite sometime, around a year and a half or right around there with no issues except the flange going to the cat was thinner than my cattman y pipe and created a small exhaust leak.
00' Cali's have an EGR as well...
Trust me I had to plug it off and I have an SES light to prove it.
Originally Posted by dmontzsta
Your B-Pipe sees alot more of the road, than the headers do.
Not the secondary pipe (Y-Pipe), it will see quite a bit of salt and road.
