From Greg Childs of BRM Exhaust:

BRM Exhaust is proud to introduce our catback system for the 00-03 Nissan Maxima!

Construction - All systems are constructed of mandrel-bent, T-304 stainless steel (or aluminized mild steel) in 3" diameter. BRM's systems are not "mass-produced" and are manufactured by hand. Our fabricators have over 100 years combined experience in custom exhaust design, and we recently sold our 700th catback for the S-chassis.

MIG welding is used for most welds, some TIG welding is utilized. Welds are cleaned up afterward for a nicer, finished appearance.

Flanges are 3/8" billet pieces, whereas the competition uses thin, flimsy STAMPED STEEL flanges.

Muffler, resonator, catalytic converter, and tips are ALL Magnaflow units. We've found their stuff to be the best-suited to these applications.

Sound - BRM catbacks are designed for a non-ricey, throaty sound. Deep rumble at idle, and an aggressive, deep tone throughout the RPM range. Can't say much more here, except for NO RICE.

Appearance - BRM believes in maintaining a stock fitment and appearance, and as such, the flashiest thing you'll see is the chrome tips. No weird, unnecessary angled canisters or anything like that. Just clean, timeless style.

Tips - All systems are dual 2.5" beveled chrome tips.

Resonator - 3" systems are only available with the 14" resonator.

Fitment- Our system bolts up to the factory cat flanges and uses the factory hangars.


Pricing – 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima pricing is as follows:

3" Aluminized is $530
3” Stainless Steel is $630

Shipping (48 states) is $45. Shipping to Canada is $75.

Turnaround time is roughly 8 days. Sometimes we're faster!

Aluminized or Stainless - Which to choose? - Aluminized (not aluminum) tubing is a coated mild steel. It's basically what most auto manufacturers use for OEM systems. Not as resistant to corrosion and weighs about a half-pound more. Performance is identical.

Aluminized steel is great if you live in an arid climate and don't really worry about rust. If you live in an area with a lot of snow, rain, or near the ocean, stainless is a smarter choice. Stainless will not corrode and is guaranteed for as long as you own the car.

Contact and ordering -
Email him at greg@nicoclub.com or 602-828-8908

Videos:

Drive by cruising and WOT:


Rev-up without headers:


Update 12/9/2012:
Rev-up
I have added custom 3" cattman headers and nonexhaust related stuff. Mod list is in the youtube notes.*

FOR REVIEWS (some are old and have broken pics):
http://forums.nicoclub.com/new-exhau...sx-t48608.html
http://forums.nicoclub.com/post1803920.html
http://forums.nicoclub.com/post5226233.html
http://forums.nicoclub.com/post1644219.html
http://forums.nicoclub.com/post1153268.html


Note - BRM is incorporated along with NICO, and any profits from BRM go towards offsetting the enormous expense of keeping NICO up and running as the #1 Nissan/Infiniti resource on the web.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is a resonator, and do I need one?

A resonator is critical for a street-driven car. Here are some basic, layman's terms explanations:

There are 3 common ways to reduce sound in an exhaust system: Resonator (reflected waves), muffler (wave absorption and reflection) and silencer (reflected waves and restriction). BRM uses a resonator and a straight-through muffler on its systems.

Resonator is a straight-through chamber sized larger than the inlet / outlet, sometimes with baffles or slots (think old-school cherry bombs). Tuned properly (through placement, diameter, length, shape and location) it will actually cancel out certain frequencies as the sound waves collide, yet does not impede flow.

Muffler is a chamber with internal walls (think of a maze) that the gasses travel through. As the waves pass through, they are disrupted and "chopped up" and the sound is absorbed by the surrounding packing (think of an insulated room). Can be restrictive depending on design - if it's a straight-through design, it will not impact flow and actually makes very little impact on the sound (primarily "fine tunes" the exhaust note).

Silencer is a conical obstruction placed in the exhaust system which reflects sound waves back against themselves, canceling certain frequencies, much like a resonator. But it also works by restricting the amount of flow, thereby reducing sound levels. May as well shove a potato in your tailpipe and bore a small hole in it.

Let's get some people interested for this product!!

This is an exact unit you'll be purchasing but with no bung and better hangers than the prototype pictured below.












Below are pictures of the muffler that is going to be used (pics are from 240sx's):

 

They finally got this done. It looks good and it has an awesome price.

 

 

always nice to have choices, does anyone know if you cant get the obx twin loop muffler as an option?

 

Interesting. I wonder what we'll see in terms of performance gain and sound from these.

 

wow nice price and a pretty nice set up almost made me wish i didnt have a true 3'' lol now lets get the ball moving on some headers cheaper then obx

 

choices are nice!

 

Interested in seeing any gains and how it sounds like as well.

 

I'm curious to hear how it sounds as well.

 

Once I receive mines, I'll be posting plenty of vids.
Also I'm sure the gains are going to be what you think they'll be. Why would you want the obx muffler on there, wouldnt you want a stock look?

Lets get the ball rolling!!!

They will be made once you order...better than waiting

 

Nice to have an aluminized option since rust isn't a problem here. Have to hear how it sounds though, as long as it doesn't drone at freeway speeds, I am interested.

 

This is great news! Always great to have more parts available. Will you offer an option with no muffler?

 

Let me ask about that.

 

Hrmmm very nice.

 

Guaranteed droner!!!!! Looks like the typical 14" x 5" x 8"
Magnaflow muffler with a 14" x 4" round Magnaflow Resonator....That's gonna be a little loud guys! Maybe a wee bit louder db than Megan racings 00-03 2.5" Catback......
Looks alright guys go get it!!!!!

 

Hope they can make some headers!

 

That is What i am need good Price and Idea well i was thinkin of going either Megan Racing Brand or HKS because those were the only ones that i found for my car

 

I don't think he wants to make headers for this car. Too much labor I think.

Get on this then! The gains will be worth it.

 

I got custom 3" on mine with the same resonator but a tad different muffler (still magnaflow) its loud upon low acceleration but once youre at cruising its not bad....this is with headers as well..not sure how it would sound with stock, but probably not that bad....

 

We need sound @nishfish.. looks good but would prefer a N1 type of exhaust look..

 

people love the sound of my car....its loud tho

 

Seems like a good deal

 

I like this idea... I need an exhaust soon..

 

Can this be the nail in the coffin for the $739.99 catt-man 3''
- $630.00 BRM Exhaust 3''
= $109.99 savings or i like to call it HOT ROD DOLLARS

I have to say with the pretty nice price tag and beautiful muffler rolled 2.5 tips if fitments isn't an issue
I think this is going to be a great buy. I have seen this muffler in person on a friends 95 240sx it looked great

 

This x2. Although I believe that's the same Magnaflow muffler I used to run on my Z and it was rather loud. I didn't have a cat on my Z though and that makes a big difference.

 

In for price without muffler and sound clips.

 

Will the stock muffler bolt up to this?

If so, I want price without muffler as well (stainless)

 

Cattman has pretty loyal following, I think it'll take more than $110 to sway people. Having said that I hope this works out to be a quality product, there's nothing wrong with competition and having options.

 

Good luck getting a 3" pipe & flange to mate up with stock, yes I tried it with the Cattman 3".

 

Do you have any sound clips I can listen to? I'd like to have an idea of what mines will sound like when I get it.

 

ill get a fly by, drive by, and interior at wot tomorrow...weather is ****ty here today

 

Thanks! Don't forget to post your sound making mods (headers, intake) also, so we know how to decipher it.

 

glad to see other options out there!!

 

How about interior at freeway speeds? That's the one thing that will kill any interest in an exhaust for me is a freeway drone. I drive out to Kentucky and back and Arizona and back each at least once a year. Last thing I want to hear is a drone for 900-1080 miles each way.

 

It's not bad with cruise on, but sure I'll add that.

 

sweet...this should be a must for everybody

 

DO'H!!


I didn't even thunk of that TBH, blonde moment for Tuner. I just want to keep my dam AE muffler when I do my exhaust. I guess I have to do more mods.

 

As posted above, Im curious about the exhaust note as well. Exhaust clip if you can!

 

It would be interesting to see what it would sound like with the stock muffler. It can be done with some slight modification to the 3" flange.

 

I am most interested in hearing how it sounds cruising on the highway, too. Screw people's ears outside the car! It's all about what the driver hears, right?

@Mr. ScottWax: Whereabouts in Kentucky?
<-- Scheming about paying you to do some detailing the next time, maybe, or seeing what a clean and slick Sterling Mist looks like.