i know this has been asked before and if it has i am sorry to ask again but i wanted to know if i change the mufffler in my 2000 maxima se will it lose power.I heaqrd something about a secondary flap that opens on the exhaust, anyway if i could which muffler should i use, thank you.

 

There is lots of them. Cattman, Megan and BRM to name a few. I personally have a Stillen rear section with a Cattman B- pipe and Megan test pipe.

 

On Amazon, you can get a direct oem muffler from Walker for about $120.00 that works great. I just replaced mine.

 

thank you guys i will look them up

 

best bang for your buck. i installed mine in 30mins.
just go to an auto parts store and grab a ring style gasket.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Walker-18886-Direct-Fit-Muffler-Exhaust-New-/290599044545?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Year%3A2000|Model%3AMaxima&hash=item43a90d85 c1

 

Nice Deal, Im going to need one of these soon.

 

Nope, I did not notice a difference whatsoever when I replaced my OEM muffler (which has the flap and the Iconel material) with an aftermarket Bosal replacement. I think that's just a gimmick.

Most of the OE mufflers on 5th gens rust near the flange on the b-pipe side. If you want to save money, you might be able to get an exhaust shop to remove and replace that rusty flange area (if that's the problem). That's how my OE unit died, and I saved mine in case my aftermarket muffler blows, in which case, I'll get this OE one repaired and put back in.

Only thing is if you buy aftermarket, it won't come with the muffler tailpipe diffuser piece, and you'll need to get that from Nissan, part# 20080-3Y370 along with the mounting nut.

 

You want a stock Muffler? I have one with zero rust. Pm me.

 

thank you i have one its in decent shape just that i want to replace it with a stainless steel piece

 

You won't notice any power loss.