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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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Hotshot headers installed

just got my hotshot headers installed with my test pipe and magnaflow catback...sounds beast!!does anyone know where i can dyno tune it in nj???
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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How do you plan on tuning it? Do you have a wideband or some sort of control unit?
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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i would just turn the tuning screw in the engine..that should work

Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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i got a apexi safc2
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Sound Clip?
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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fitment issues?
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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congrats on the nice additions....Good luck on the tune!
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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Nice! I am leaning towards those as well. Let me know if any problems.
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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are there any? mine fit perfect when put on 2 yrs ago..

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fitment issues?
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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I didn't have any fitment issues!! But my o2 sensor is right on the ac compressor! It took almost 5 hrs to do but was well worth it..I felt a HUGE power gain..
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Pics would be great. I've not seen the Hotshots.
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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ill try to get pics and a sound clip soon as i can!
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by louie2k3
ill try to get pics and a sound clip soon as i can!
Excellent. Looking forward to it.
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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where did you get these?.. i was under the assumption that they do not make these anymore...
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Nice cant wait to hear a sound clip. youll see a real difference if you get it tuned btw
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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hotshot headers where? sell?
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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yeah im interested in the sound clips also.. and how much did it run you? if you don't mind me asking
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:16 AM
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I thought that Hotshot was no more, OBX took there place.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 321VQ35MAX
I thought that Hotshot was no more, OBX took there place.
hotshot is out of business, but their products have not disappeared, I have hotshots in my garage waiting to go on....
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Congrats too you....I hope you can get support if you ever have any issues! What kinda Cat and Catback are you running?
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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Congrats too you....I hope you can get support if you ever have any issues! What kinda Cat and Catback are you running?
i got a test pipe and 2.5'' catback wit magnaflow resonator and muffler
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by tookrzy4u192
yeah im interested in the sound clips also.. and how much did it run you? if you don't mind me asking
headers $400 shipped
test pipe $40 shipped
catback $250 Custom bent
apexi safc2 $160 shipped
o2 sims $40shipped
basically $900 but still need to tune it which im thinking its about $150 but its optional!!!
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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Who cares about sound clips... sounds like a Max with headers. Dynos would be nice, before and after you get the SAFC-II adjusted.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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where is a good place to tune my car in nj?????
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by louie2k3
where is a good place to tune my car in nj?????
http://forums.maxima.org/northeastern-u-s-11/
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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here is what mine looked it



Originally Posted by diverdown3
Pics would be great. I've not seen the Hotshots.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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See also:

http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread?t=435912

http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread?t=450524
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Where in NJ?? North, central, or South. I have a buddy that may be able to hook you up.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by HotshotVQ35
here is what mine looked it
Thanks. I remember now seeing a shot or two of the Hotshots installed, now that I see your pic.

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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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Congrats ..headers sound great dont they
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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i live in north but ill drive to any part of nj
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Where in NJ?? North, central, or South. I have a buddy that may be able to hook you up.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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mine came black
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here is what mine looked it

Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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im jealous to be honest
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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are OBX any good?
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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are OBX any good?
id rather save up for cattman or find hotshot
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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ATX Motorsport can tune the car.

http://www.atxmotorsports.com/

Ask for Narvin
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by louie2k3
id rather save up for cattman or find hotshot
OBX are fine, cattman's iirc are the easiest to install... PITA to all of them and if you are not going to DIY the it really doesnt matter which one you get... (bragging rights for the most part)... my 4th gen had the no name ebay headers installed and was making the same power every other auto was making... and for everybody that always spoke about the welds on em... its going on to three yrs now
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by louie2k3
i live in north but ill drive to any part of nj
GOt it. My buddy is in Canada this week for work. I think he know a guy down south. He also has connections to a shop in Philly.

ATX looks okay. Just know sure how much.

I'll let yoou know what I find on Monday.
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lol..he does not need to drive to SNJ or Philly for a good tune. Another option off top of my head is www.wirednj.com
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got them used i presume? is it a high temp black paint? when hs was going under they were selling these for cheap and some members got theirs uncoated. the coating suks anyway, my y-pipe looks like poo..

Originally Posted by louie2k3
mine came black



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