Gutting your pre cats
#164
Although next time... Ditching the headrest is a neat look, but the visor should be up, and passenger seat all the way down.
#165
Sound very much like my custom maxima unequal length headers set-up ...Sounds good, Now lets get a 0-80 no holding back
Last edited by Clashez; 08-07-2011 at 02:54 PM.
#168
Yeah, I pretty much agree. It's nothing at all like driving the car. It was more of a lark than anything else, to try and get an inside-the-car video... to offer up some idea of what things sound like now during normal driving. Like I said, crank the audio and you get some small sense of it.
Given your expertise in the area of all things pointless, I defer to your judgement. Such as it is.
Given your expertise in the area of all things pointless, I defer to your judgement. Such as it is.
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keep in mind these were heat soaked runs on a 90 degree day....car easily had another 10 horse in it
Bolted 02 maxima...my friend kev who is also an org member put down 275 whp on a mustang dyno with hot shot headers, ssim, spacers, lrmaf, 350z injectors, pr cai, full exhaust,TS l-spec check out this dyno thread http://forums.maxima.org/dyno-discus...o-results.html
#176
umm you said..."I know I don't know a lot about WHP, but 270 NA? No"....then you said "I highly doubt 270 NA is impossible" It's gonna be hard and I don't know if it's achievable with just bolt-ons (no internal work)" and then you "said but there are definitely 270 whp n/a vq35 maximas running around" Make up your mind noodle
#177
umm you said..."I know I don't know a lot about WHP, but 270 NA? No"....then you said "I highly doubt 270 NA is impossible" It's gonna be hard and I don't know if it's achievable with just bolt-ons (no internal work)" and then you "said but there are definitely 270 whp n/a vq35 maximas running around" Make up your mind noodle
#179
no prob. I'm actually hoping you do hit your goals. I've been getting an intermittent p0430 code and am thinking of going either headers or gutting. obviously gutting being the cheaper choice.
#180
My mechainic said if anyone in my area wants them gutted he said 300 bucks.Alot cheaper than headers and no fitment issues and no cattman pricetag either.I can't knock Brians stuff because the quality is second to none but after buying his cat back the headers were a little much but id still love to own a set just to have them.
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nice nish...im not sure about the sims when i tried buying one from 02sim.com they were out of stock at the time and i heard they went out of business but i havn't checked in a couple months...if you find one somewhere lmk man thanks.
#185
http://www.3sx.com/store/comersus_vi...?idProduct=769
#186
Hotshot bought his from this place a couple months ago.
http://www.3sx.com/store/comersus_vi...?idProduct=769
http://www.3sx.com/store/comersus_vi...?idProduct=769
Thanks alot Rochester im going to order that this week...we need a dual right ?
#187
Keep in mind, I didn't buy mine from that place. I bought it off NmexMAX, which was an old (unused) sim from that other company. And since Hotshot still hasn't installed his sim (lazy bum), I can't vouch for it 100%.
Last edited by Rochester; 08-11-2011 at 06:01 AM.
#190
Rochester why don't you use a GorillaPod?
http://tinyurl.com/2czg9f
I'm thinking about considering doing this cat-gutting myself if I have access to the right tools when I prep my old OEM y-pipe and main cat for removal in the next week or so...
http://tinyurl.com/2czg9f
I'm thinking about considering doing this cat-gutting myself if I have access to the right tools when I prep my old OEM y-pipe and main cat for removal in the next week or so...
#191
Agreed. I just happened to luck into an inexpensive sim deal.
#192
My car does feel like it not pushing sometimes... I was told before that it could be my Cat Converter... This gutting the cat technique seems like its gonna solve the problem for me I am planning to do this next weekend... I will keep you guys updated regarding fuel efficiency and power... Thanx 036mtmax.... really good write up.... much appreciate it
#193
My car does feel like it not pushing sometimes... I was told before that it could be my Cat Converter... This gutting the cat technique seems like its gonna solve the problem for me I am planning to do this next weekend... I will keep you guys updated regarding fuel efficiency and power... Thanx 036mtmax.... really good write up.... much appreciate it
Do you plan on using a spark plug non fouler to battle the CEL?
I would like to do this but I'd rather see some more results before doing it.
As a side question, could anyone tell me if AFR is affected when using spark plug non foulers and O2 sims?
I'm assuming it would be, but would it be important to get a tune after gutting precats to prevent the car from running too lean or rich?
The only person I saw commenting on AFR after gutted cats was 036mtmax, so I'd like to see what ranges we see in AFR after gutting cats.
#194
Seems like everyone is using the same non-fouler size (18mm). No point in doing sims if this is a very easy fix and will retain the stock look.
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-how...ouler-how.html
http://www.nissanforums.com/l31-2002...ng-header.html
Not sure what it's going to do to AFR but i'd assume it would make it richer like every other header install.
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-how...ouler-how.html
http://www.nissanforums.com/l31-2002...ng-header.html
Not sure what it's going to do to AFR but i'd assume it would make it richer like every other header install.
Last edited by nishfish871; 08-11-2011 at 02:01 PM.
#195
Seems like everyone is using the same non-fouler size (18mm). No point in doing sims if this is a very easy fix and will retain the stock look.
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-how...ouler-how.html
http://www.nissanforums.com/l31-2002...ng-header.html
Not sure what it's going to do to AFR but i'd assume it would make it richer like every other header install.
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-how...ouler-how.html
http://www.nissanforums.com/l31-2002...ng-header.html
Not sure what it's going to do to AFR but i'd assume it would make it richer like every other header install.
Nish i picked up a set of those non foulers at auto blow today im going to huck em in later and clear my light and see what happens...ill keep you guys posted when i know more
#196
Since you've gutted your precats and now so has Rochester I got a question for both of you.
Where did you guys get your gaskets and what were the part numbers?
#197
OEM gaskets. But I don't know the part numbers off-hand. My mechanic bought them the day of the job.
#200
It's kind of early to say but it looks like the anti foulers worked so far, Did about 60 miles and about 10 on off key cycles, without the foulers my cel would pop back on in the first 10-15 minutes of driving but we will see..If they work it was the best 5 bucks i ever spent.