Random High Flow Cat Installation!
02-09-2002, 07:36 PM
#6
Originally posted by MaxTuner
But how come the factory Cat has heat shield facing down? What's the deal?
But how come the factory Cat has heat shield facing down? What's the deal?
02-09-2002, 09:15 PM
#9
Originally posted by MaxTuner
So I should install the RT Cat with heat shield facing down then?
So I should install the RT Cat with heat shield facing down then?
02-10-2002, 12:12 AM
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Originally posted by emax95
My oem cat did not even have a heat shield.
My oem cat did not even have a heat shield.
the instruction on 5thgenmaxima.com says facing down, and everyone else says facing up..that is why it confused me. Anyhow, i think for RT Cat, you need to face up due to that they put sticker and stamped number on the side that is suppose to face down! which makes heatshield faces up to the car.
thanks
02-10-2002, 12:32 AM
#14
Originally posted by MaxTuner
So the purpose of early 5th gen max with heat shield facing down is not to prevent causing fire!!! since the 2k1 or later, the cat doesn't even have heat shield on.
So the purpose of early 5th gen max with heat shield facing down is not to prevent causing fire!!! since the 2k1 or later, the cat doesn't even have heat shield on.
The 5th max skimps out on a lot of stuff, heres a list of my discovery's thus far. No HEAT SHIELD on the cat!!! No fuel splash guard(sand is all over my damn gas cap). There is not a brake dust shieled on my front roders.
02-10-2002, 10:16 AM
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The car has its own heat shield under the car to protect it from the cat. Everyone think for a minute. The stock cat did not hav a shield on top of the cat, it had one on the bottom to protect it from hitting the grass or something. The car has its own, you don't need one on top. The bottom is where you need it. Face the shield down.
Originally posted by MaxTuner
So the purpose of early 5th gen max with heat shield facing down is not to prevent causing fire!!! since the 2k1 or later, the cat doesn't even have heat shield on.
the instruction on 5thgenmaxima.com says facing down, and everyone else says facing up..that is why it confused me. Anyhow, i think for RT Cat, you need to face up due to that they put sticker and stamped number on the side that is suppose to face down! which makes heatshield faces up to the car.
thanks
So the purpose of early 5th gen max with heat shield facing down is not to prevent causing fire!!! since the 2k1 or later, the cat doesn't even have heat shield on.
the instruction on 5thgenmaxima.com says facing down, and everyone else says facing up..that is why it confused me. Anyhow, i think for RT Cat, you need to face up due to that they put sticker and stamped number on the side that is suppose to face down! which makes heatshield faces up to the car.
thanks
02-10-2002, 10:17 AM
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Originally posted by emax95
My 95 and 98 had a heatshield aiming down and only down, the reason was to prevent a brush fire!!!
The 5th max skimps out on a lot of stuff, heres a list of my discovery's thus far. No HEAT SHIELD on the cat!!! No fuel splash guard(sand is all over my damn gas cap). There is not a brake dust shieled on my front roders.
My 95 and 98 had a heatshield aiming down and only down, the reason was to prevent a brush fire!!!
The 5th max skimps out on a lot of stuff, heres a list of my discovery's thus far. No HEAT SHIELD on the cat!!! No fuel splash guard(sand is all over my damn gas cap). There is not a brake dust shieled on my front roders.
Unless I got the skimp package
02-10-2002, 11:02 AM
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Originally posted by emax95
My 95 and 98 had a heatshield aiming down and only down, the reason was to prevent a brush fire!!!
The 5th max skimps out on a lot of stuff, heres a list of my discovery's thus far. No HEAT SHIELD on the cat!!! No fuel splash guard(sand is all over my damn gas cap). There is not a brake dust shieled on my front roders.
My 95 and 98 had a heatshield aiming down and only down, the reason was to prevent a brush fire!!!
The 5th max skimps out on a lot of stuff, heres a list of my discovery's thus far. No HEAT SHIELD on the cat!!! No fuel splash guard(sand is all over my damn gas cap). There is not a brake dust shieled on my front roders.
will
02-10-2002, 12:42 PM
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Originally posted by RussMaxManiac
The car has its own heat shield under the car to protect it from the cat. Everyone think for a minute. The stock cat did not hav a shield on top of the cat, it had one on the bottom to protect it from hitting the grass or something. The car has its own, you don't need one on top. The bottom is where you need it. Face the shield down.
The car has its own heat shield under the car to protect it from the cat. Everyone think for a minute. The stock cat did not hav a shield on top of the cat, it had one on the bottom to protect it from hitting the grass or something. The car has its own, you don't need one on top. The bottom is where you need it. Face the shield down.
I guess the sticker and stamped # on the Cat is there for you to follow, as according to their installation guide, you should be able to read the stamped # when installing it. Therefore, heat shield should face up!!!
thanks guys!
02-10-2002, 12:54 PM
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That's kinda funny how they say that, the instructions show it facing down. Sorry but the correct way is down unless you plan on having a fire under your car. Your car HAS A HEAT SHIELD under the body, there is no need for a 2nd one. The stock cat has no heat shield on top.
Originally posted by MaxTuner
Correction, just got an email back from Dave at Randomtechnology. You should face the heat shield on top between the Cat and the floorboard.
I guess the sticker and stamped # on the Cat is there for you to follow, as according to their installation guide, you should be able to read the stamped # when installing it. Therefore, heat shield should face up!!!
thanks guys!
Correction, just got an email back from Dave at Randomtechnology. You should face the heat shield on top between the Cat and the floorboard.
I guess the sticker and stamped # on the Cat is there for you to follow, as according to their installation guide, you should be able to read the stamped # when installing it. Therefore, heat shield should face up!!!
thanks guys!
02-10-2002, 12:59 PM
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Originally posted by RussMaxManiac
That's kinda funny how they say that, the instructions show it facing down. Sorry but the correct way is down unless you plan on having a fire under your car. Your car HAS A HEAT SHIELD under the body, there is no need for a 2nd one. The stock cat has no heat shield on top.
That's kinda funny how they say that, the instructions show it facing down. Sorry but the correct way is down unless you plan on having a fire under your car. Your car HAS A HEAT SHIELD under the body, there is no need for a 2nd one. The stock cat has no heat shield on top.
i dont' remember any instruction that comes with the Cat shows any diagrams?????
02-10-2002, 02:13 PM
#24
Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE
doesn't really matter... the heat shield on my RT cat was loose so I ripped it off anyways... now I have none
doesn't really matter... the heat shield on my RT cat was loose so I ripped it off anyways... now I have none
02-10-2002, 02:22 PM
#26
Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE
slight increase after 4k rpm.... but I like it
I still have stock b-pipe and muffler though...
slight increase after 4k rpm.... but I like it
I still have stock b-pipe and muffler though...
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