Final exhaust video. stock everything, CATTMAN GEN 1 only. calling puppetmaster
11-18-2006, 09:26 PM
#1
Final exhaust video. stock everything, CATTMAN GEN 1 only. calling puppetmaster
LINK TO EXHAUST CLIP
So before I go completely bone stock, I decided to film my final exhaust clip....the difference between my last exhaust clip and this one are the following..
-My 1st video includes Berk Intake/Cattman Header/test pipe/Cattman Catback
-My 2nd video includes Berk Intake/Cattman Header/test pipe/Cattman bpipe/stock rear
-My final video is stock everything
...only headers...and this includes the stock cat, intake, catback
Just wanted to give you a taste of what HEADERS ONLY sound like on a vq35 max...I"m sure a few of you are interested in knowing how this sounds...and possibly some might go this route, but would like to get a taste before making the move
I recently sold my test pipe...and headers are the only thing aftermarket on my ride...the sound has become less raspy ever since putting my stock cat on...even with stock everything else, I am STILL impressed with the huge gains in power that the header gives...my car is still very silent at start up and EVEN WOT runs...well, it does give some growl over stock at WOT...but very quiet nevertheless…I believe this plus the GAB, is the ultimate setup for the maxima…in terms of price to HP ratio…I’m well into the 100mph traps in the quarter mile with just the header…and I’m still able to retain the quietness of how the maxima was originally designed to be
For any VQ35’s out there looking for huge gains with a moderate amount of money, definitely get headers..
So before I go completely bone stock, I decided to film my final exhaust clip....the difference between my last exhaust clip and this one are the following..
-My 1st video includes Berk Intake/Cattman Header/test pipe/Cattman Catback
-My 2nd video includes Berk Intake/Cattman Header/test pipe/Cattman bpipe/stock rear
-My final video is stock everything
...only headers...and this includes the stock cat, intake, catbackJust wanted to give you a taste of what HEADERS ONLY sound like on a vq35 max...I"m sure a few of you are interested in knowing how this sounds...and possibly some might go this route, but would like to get a taste before making the move
I recently sold my test pipe...and headers are the only thing aftermarket on my ride...the sound has become less raspy ever since putting my stock cat on...even with stock everything else, I am STILL impressed with the huge gains in power that the header gives...my car is still very silent at start up and EVEN WOT runs...well, it does give some growl over stock at WOT...but very quiet nevertheless…I believe this plus the GAB, is the ultimate setup for the maxima…in terms of price to HP ratio…I’m well into the 100mph traps in the quarter mile with just the header…and I’m still able to retain the quietness of how the maxima was originally designed to be
For any VQ35’s out there looking for huge gains with a moderate amount of money, definitely get headers..
11-19-2006, 01:41 AM
#3
Originally Posted by LA02MAX
mine shall sound like that.....
.....one day
.....one day
11-19-2006, 12:20 PM
#6
Originally Posted by Shogunsc4
steven88...why did you go back to stock + headers? What happened to your suspensions and other goodies?
11-19-2006, 03:36 PM
#10
Let me know if and when you might be ready, but I aint waiting long. 
I wonder what the difference in hp might be between gen1's and the new batch? Hmm. Im just about to get my Emanage Ultimate.
I wonder what the difference in hp might be between gen1's and the new batch? Hmm. Im just about to get my Emanage Ultimate.
11-19-2006, 03:42 PM
#11
Originally Posted by Snolife
Let me know if and when you might be ready, but I aint waiting long. I wonder what the difference in hp might be between gen1's and the new batch? Hmm. Im just about to get my Emanage Ultimate.
I wonder what the difference in hp might be between gen1's and the new batch? Hmm. Im just about to get my Emanage Ultimate.
11-19-2006, 03:55 PM
#12
I would still love to have yours and save some money. Hint Hint. I already have someone lined up to do the install. Just say yes. Please.
You are almost all there, what ya waiting for? And to sell it to a fellow Southern Californian? Come on!!! 
Im trying.
You are almost all there, what ya waiting for? And to sell it to a fellow Southern Californian? Come on!!! Im trying.
11-19-2006, 04:01 PM
#13
Originally Posted by Snolife
I would still love to have yours and save some money. Hint Hint. I already have someone lined up to do the install. Just say yes. Please. You are almost all there, what ya waiting for? And to sell it to a fellow Southern Californian? Come on!!!
Im trying.
You are almost all there, what ya waiting for? And to sell it to a fellow Southern Californian? Come on!!! Im trying.
11-19-2006, 04:04 PM
#15
Originally Posted by Snolife
You know Im trying hard. Have been since you started demodding your ride. Especially for youre headers. I will stay tuned. Money available, fyi.
Sorry. Im working it hard. 
Enough for now. I gotta go bbq some ribs for dinner. Its hot today.
11-21-2006, 05:40 AM
#22
Sound is less amplified. Less raspiness due to the test and the Cattman b-pipe. Can't go wrong with headers and b-pipe for sure... it's muffled so well with stock muffler, for those looking into it.
11-24-2006, 10:11 PM
#25
Originally Posted by vq356sp
Always wondered how stock Max with only headers sounds, Finally hear it and im not dissapointed. IMO max should come out of the factory exactly like this 
11-27-2006, 11:44 AM
#28
Originally Posted by steven88
lol have you spoke to cattman about the new headers?
Response as follows:
"As has been noted, the new ones are generally modelled after the prior set, which were well tested (roughly 18-22whp on a VQ30, 22-25whp on a VQ35), but we hope to do a little better with some small design changes to the 3-1 and 2-1 collectors, tube alignment, etc.
IMHO, the only way to reliably check the performance of a new part is to do the before and after dyno runs within 24 hours, in similar weather conditions, same tank of fuel, using the same dyno and technician, but my circumstances didn't allow that when we put on the first production set on my car.
No doubt that they'll be tested soon by customers, and I look forward to hearing some numbers. I may do some runs for fun, just to see what I'm making at that moment, but they won't be comparable to runs I did last year when the gen2 s/s headers were being tested.
I can say that what I consider to be a fairly accurate butt dyno showed a major performance boost over the original NZ header set that I took off to put these on. It sort of caught me off guard; it just didn't seem like the gen2 stainless headers made as much of a difference, but that's too subjective to make any claims.
BTW, the NZ header set I just took off my car is in great condition (ceramic-coated carbon steel) and is a good buy @ $499. Because ceramic coating is neither bullitproof or forever, these should be installed somewhere with mild winters. Check the Cattman Weekly Sale ad in the GD forum if interested."
Brian
11-27-2006, 11:56 AM
#29
Originally Posted by Snolife
Someone jumped on his headers before I noticed the post or I would have gotten them. Another miss.
Response as follows:
"As has been noted, the new ones are generally modelled after the prior set, which were well tested (roughly 18-22whp on a VQ30, 22-25whp on a VQ35), but we hope to do a little better with some small design changes to the 3-1 and 2-1 collectors, tube alignment, etc.
IMHO, the only way to reliably check the performance of a new part is to do the before and after dyno runs within 24 hours, in similar weather conditions, same tank of fuel, using the same dyno and technician, but my circumstances didn't allow that when we put on the first production set on my car.
No doubt that they'll be tested soon by customers, and I look forward to hearing some numbers. I may do some runs for fun, just to see what I'm making at that moment, but they won't be comparable to runs I did last year when the gen2 s/s headers were being tested.
I can say that what I consider to be a fairly accurate butt dyno showed a major performance boost over the original NZ header set that I took off to put these on. It sort of caught me off guard; it just didn't seem like the gen2 stainless headers made as much of a difference, but that's too subjective to make any claims.
BTW, the NZ header set I just took off my car is in great condition (ceramic-coated carbon steel) and is a good buy @ $499. Because ceramic coating is neither bullitproof or forever, these should be installed somewhere with mild winters. Check the Cattman Weekly Sale ad in the GD forum if interested."
Brian
Response as follows:
"As has been noted, the new ones are generally modelled after the prior set, which were well tested (roughly 18-22whp on a VQ30, 22-25whp on a VQ35), but we hope to do a little better with some small design changes to the 3-1 and 2-1 collectors, tube alignment, etc.
IMHO, the only way to reliably check the performance of a new part is to do the before and after dyno runs within 24 hours, in similar weather conditions, same tank of fuel, using the same dyno and technician, but my circumstances didn't allow that when we put on the first production set on my car.
No doubt that they'll be tested soon by customers, and I look forward to hearing some numbers. I may do some runs for fun, just to see what I'm making at that moment, but they won't be comparable to runs I did last year when the gen2 s/s headers were being tested.
I can say that what I consider to be a fairly accurate butt dyno showed a major performance boost over the original NZ header set that I took off to put these on. It sort of caught me off guard; it just didn't seem like the gen2 stainless headers made as much of a difference, but that's too subjective to make any claims.
BTW, the NZ header set I just took off my car is in great condition (ceramic-coated carbon steel) and is a good buy @ $499. Because ceramic coating is neither bullitproof or forever, these should be installed somewhere with mild winters. Check the Cattman Weekly Sale ad in the GD forum if interested."
Brian
11-27-2006, 12:12 PM
#30
I manage to get on his first batch list, and I can't wait to have them installed and tune. I changed my injen intake and greddy catback to a Berk intake and cattman. I hope to see better results in when dyno.
11-27-2006, 05:48 PM
#31
Originally Posted by Utsutsu
I manage to get on his first batch list, and I can't wait to have them installed and tune. I changed my injen intake and greddy catback to a Berk intake and cattman. I hope to see better results in when dyno.
Originally Posted by Snolife
Someone jumped on his headers before I noticed the post or I would have gotten them. Another miss.
Response as follows:
"As has been noted, the new ones are generally modelled after the prior set, which were well tested (roughly 18-22whp on a VQ30, 22-25whp on a VQ35), but we hope to do a little better with some small design changes to the 3-1 and 2-1 collectors, tube alignment, etc.
IMHO, the only way to reliably check the performance of a new part is to do the before and after dyno runs within 24 hours, in similar weather conditions, same tank of fuel, using the same dyno and technician, but my circumstances didn't allow that when we put on the first production set on my car.
No doubt that they'll be tested soon by customers, and I look forward to hearing some numbers. I may do some runs for fun, just to see what I'm making at that moment, but they won't be comparable to runs I did last year when the gen2 s/s headers were being tested.
I can say that what I consider to be a fairly accurate butt dyno showed a major performance boost over the original NZ header set that I took off to put these on. It sort of caught me off guard; it just didn't seem like the gen2 stainless headers made as much of a difference, but that's too subjective to make any claims.
BTW, the NZ header set I just took off my car is in great condition (ceramic-coated carbon steel) and is a good buy @ $499. Because ceramic coating is neither bullitproof or forever, these should be installed somewhere with mild winters. Check the Cattman Weekly Sale ad in the GD forum if interested."
Brian
Response as follows:
"As has been noted, the new ones are generally modelled after the prior set, which were well tested (roughly 18-22whp on a VQ30, 22-25whp on a VQ35), but we hope to do a little better with some small design changes to the 3-1 and 2-1 collectors, tube alignment, etc.
IMHO, the only way to reliably check the performance of a new part is to do the before and after dyno runs within 24 hours, in similar weather conditions, same tank of fuel, using the same dyno and technician, but my circumstances didn't allow that when we put on the first production set on my car.
No doubt that they'll be tested soon by customers, and I look forward to hearing some numbers. I may do some runs for fun, just to see what I'm making at that moment, but they won't be comparable to runs I did last year when the gen2 s/s headers were being tested.
I can say that what I consider to be a fairly accurate butt dyno showed a major performance boost over the original NZ header set that I took off to put these on. It sort of caught me off guard; it just didn't seem like the gen2 stainless headers made as much of a difference, but that's too subjective to make any claims.
BTW, the NZ header set I just took off my car is in great condition (ceramic-coated carbon steel) and is a good buy @ $499. Because ceramic coating is neither bullitproof or forever, these should be installed somewhere with mild winters. Check the Cattman Weekly Sale ad in the GD forum if interested."
Brian
11-27-2006, 06:32 PM
#32
Originally Posted by steven88
post up pictures when you get them!
11-27-2006, 07:12 PM
#33
Originally Posted by steven88
post up pictures when you get them!
that sucks becuz i saw them go on sale last night...and someone already picked them up...what a good deal!
that sucks becuz i saw them go on sale last night...and someone already picked them up...what a good deal!
I missed out again. Looks like I will have to shell out more dough and just get it done.
11-27-2006, 07:59 PM
#34
Originally Posted by Snolife
Should have given me a heads up, oh well
I missed out again. Looks like I will have to shell out more dough and just get it done.
I missed out again. Looks like I will have to shell out more dough and just get it done.
11-27-2006, 08:00 PM
#35
Originally Posted by Utsutsu
Absolutely, I will take pictures. Installation and tune-up is going to cost me an arm and a leg but it will definitely be worth it.
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