Hey... I was checking out Greg Prete's site RE his install of the Stillen Intermediate Pipe on his Gen4 Maxima...

But uhhhh.... wouldn't this fit the Gen5 also??? Check out the install docs. You may have to cut and paste the link.

http://www.greghome.com/Greg's%20Garage/1999%20Nissan%20Maxima%20SE/StillenB-Pipe.htm

 

the stillen b-pipe does not fit the 5th gen as far as I know.... in fact, no one makes only a b-pipe for the 5th gen

 

Oh well... so much for the easy road. I called Stillen and confirmed that also [even though I question anything the rep tells me]. I always seem to talk to a person that knows nothing about the Gen5.

 

I am also waiting for a b-pipe.... Hogan aka yo_it's_ok said he had a prototype.... perhaps that would be worth waiting for...

 

Check my sig.

Trust me, this isn't rocket science. Just about any reputable muffler shop can fabricate a b-pipe for a helluva lot less than the cost of a Stillen intermediate pipe. So why wait?

 

True dat... I think I may hunt down a reputable one around town somewhere. Was yours fabricated with the flanges so that it can be taken off in the future if you so desire? Stainless? What should I do in the way of a resonator?

 

I'd recommend that you have your b-pipe fabricated with flanges. And I wouldn't worry too much about using stainless steel piping. Keep in mind that the GReddy exhaust uses aluminized mild steel piping and I haven't heard of anyone refusing to buy it for that reason.

I'd also recommend that you eliminate the resonator and continue to run your stock rear section. If your exhaust turns out to be too loud with the Y-pipe and the stock muffler, you can always install an aftermarket resonator later.

 

I've heard the b-pipe don't do jack for performance on a 5thgen. Anyone dyno with one of these before and after?

 

here we go again...another post with GReddy talks..