Flowmaster Exhaust
06-13-2008, 07:26 AM
#1
Flowmaster Exhaust
INTALLED PICTURES BELOW
So I bought a Flowmaster 40 series muffler with tips welded on already from the forum, and took it in today to get it installed. The muffler was off a Maxima SE and it won't fit my 2001 GLE because the offset is in the center and not near the edges according to the shop. The guy said there wasn't enough room to work with the pipes and if the tried to force fit it, the tips would stick out way too far. So any advice is appreciated.
FINALLY GOT IT ON...SEE BELOW POSTS
So I bought a Flowmaster 40 series muffler with tips welded on already from the forum, and took it in today to get it installed. The muffler was off a Maxima SE and it won't fit my 2001 GLE because the offset is in the center and not near the edges according to the shop. The guy said there wasn't enough room to work with the pipes and if the tried to force fit it, the tips would stick out way too far. So any advice is appreciated.
FINALLY GOT IT ON...SEE BELOW POSTS
Last edited by Bjs470; 06-17-2008 at 09:18 PM.
06-13-2008, 07:49 AM
#3
yea...I don't have a resonator for it, but they said there wasn't much room to add any shaped piping or even shift the piping because there wasn't room. But if I do buy a resonator, I guess more work will need to be done and they could possibly bend a new piece.
06-14-2008, 11:45 AM
#9
I sent you a PM. Maybe check yelp or ask in your regional forum for exhaust shop recommendations. The muffler is much shorter than the stock one so there is plenty of room to bend the piping. If you're getting a custom catback made it should cost about 150 and if you are just welding on the muffler, it should cost about 50. Hope this helps.
06-14-2008, 09:06 PM
#10
I sent you a PM. Maybe check yelp or ask in your regional forum for exhaust shop recommendations. The muffler is much shorter than the stock one so there is plenty of room to bend the piping. If you're getting a custom catback made it should cost about 150 and if you are just welding on the muffler, it should cost about 50. Hope this helps.
06-16-2008, 05:50 PM
#11
So It's finally installed. I guess I did go to a bad shop. Thanks for all the input anyways. It looks and sounds sweet. I'll try to get some video n a couple pics in a few days.
06-17-2008, 08:38 PM
#13
Ok, Here's a few pics and a video...Obviously, the camera doesn't do it justice. It sounds way nicer in person and when driving under 4,000 RPM. And the EVO is my buddy's and the G35 is my dad's.
Last edited by Bjs470; 06-24-2008 at 09:05 PM.
06-19-2008, 12:00 PM
#17
^^ Yea me too. If you really wanna see the video and it doesnt work for you here search on youtube for 01 Maxima with Flowmaster Muffler and Magnaflow tips. Yea long title I know. So the Remus muffler isn't cutting it huh? haha
06-19-2008, 03:38 PM
#19
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how much did your flowmaster 40 cost? i have a 2000 GLE and am looking for a new exhaust system...my friends cougar has a flowmaster 40 that splits halfway back and it sounds real nice....are you happy with your set up?
06-19-2008, 03:54 PM
#20
I got the 40 series flowmaster too. it sounds pretty nice. The only bad part about it is that its an Automagic and you have no control over the drone sound inside the cabin since it is pretty loud in there. Ive gotten used to it though.
06-19-2008, 07:56 PM
#21
;Di shot a video JUST for the OP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cw47OCwSQc
yea my camera suck at dusk and yea i did a 12 point turn at the end of the alley lol
Last edited by s1mply_v; 06-19-2008 at 08:05 PM.
06-19-2008, 08:24 PM
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Looks real nice. I think I'll go have some tips welded on my stocker this weekend.
Lol, my wife makes fun of me so bad because I get on the roof to take pics like that. Not sure whats worse...climbing a ladder or climbing a tree.
Lol, my wife makes fun of me so bad because I get on the roof to take pics like that. Not sure whats worse...climbing a ladder or climbing a tree.
06-19-2008, 10:59 PM
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06-20-2008, 09:42 AM
#24
Yea I'm happy with it. It sounds very nice. I Wasn't going for the fart can sound so this is just right. It's a little loud for some people's taste. I got it from a member on the forum.
06-20-2008, 11:12 AM
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...but i'd be okay with a drone...as long as i could hear something...i hate how quiet my exhaust is.....where did you get your set up from?
06-20-2008, 05:06 PM
#26
I just went to a muffler shop(here,where I live) where they had the 40 series and bought a dual tip from ebay for like $15 and they installed it. Muffler, tip, delete resonator and labor/install ran me $150. Not bad IMO.
06-22-2008, 02:20 AM
#29
lol yea +1 on that.. frikken drones like a **** from 1.5k-2k rpm in 2nd and 3rd gear.. anything after is sweet music ;D
i shot a video JUST for the OP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cw47OCwSQc
yea my camera suck at dusk and yea i did a 12 point turn at the end of the alley lol
;Di shot a video JUST for the OP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cw47OCwSQc
yea my camera suck at dusk and yea i did a 12 point turn at the end of the alley lol
06-22-2008, 09:51 AM
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06-22-2008, 10:48 PM
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06-24-2008, 10:18 AM
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06-24-2008, 10:42 AM
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06-24-2008, 10:58 AM
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well it wouldnt be just the exhaust, i'd be replacing everything up through the headers....i really want to get a new intake, but i've been told that the hp gains aren't worth the money.....i want my car to look relatively stock on the outside, but be fast enough on track days....i know its dumb to ask other people about customizing your own car, but any idea what the best perfromance upgrade is that will give me the most hp gains for my buck?
06-24-2008, 06:48 PM
#38
well it wouldnt be just the exhaust, i'd be replacing everything up through the headers....i really want to get a new intake, but i've been told that the hp gains aren't worth the money.....i want my car to look relatively stock on the outside, but be fast enough on track days....i know its dumb to ask other people about customizing your own car, but any idea what the best perfromance upgrade is that will give me the most hp gains for my buck?
Last edited by Arisotezza18; 06-24-2008 at 06:50 PM.
06-25-2008, 08:20 AM
#39
To the OP, id mod your car for handling and looks performance since the Max has enough umph for everyday driving, its not like you can turn it into a race car. So spend your money wisely on parts you can put to good use and make driving the Max better than it is now.