Installed Cattman catback on 2K2
04-09-2002, 03:24 PM
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Installed Cattman catback on 2K2
Broke down and paid to have it installed at the muffler shop. Its probably a good thing since the b-pipe rattled against the retaining brace. Washers weren't enough. Had to bend the brace and all is well. 
The sound is mildly louder without being annoying. Minor droning between 2000-3000 RPM, but not bad at all. I'll have wav files and pictures tonight.
I was hoping for a better gain..probably 4 or 5 HP....if that. But it sure does look and sound SWEET.
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The sound is mildly louder without being annoying. Minor droning between 2000-3000 RPM, but not bad at all. I'll have wav files and pictures tonight.
I was hoping for a better gain..probably 4 or 5 HP....if that. But it sure does look and sound SWEET.
-Left
04-09-2002, 03:33 PM
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Re: Installed Cattman catback on 2K2
Originally posted by LeftCoast
Broke down and paid to have it installed at the muffler shop. Its probably a good thing since the b-pipe rattled against the retaining brace. Washers weren't enough. Had to bend the brace and all is well.
The sound is mildly loader without being annoying. Minor droning between 2000-3000 RPM, but not bad at all. I'll have wav files and pictures tonight.
I was hoping for a better gain..probably 4 or 5 HP....if that. But it sure does look and sound SWEET.
-Left
Broke down and paid to have it installed at the muffler shop. Its probably a good thing since the b-pipe rattled against the retaining brace. Washers weren't enough. Had to bend the brace and all is well.
The sound is mildly loader without being annoying. Minor droning between 2000-3000 RPM, but not bad at all. I'll have wav files and pictures tonight.
I was hoping for a better gain..probably 4 or 5 HP....if that. But it sure does look and sound SWEET.
-Left
Hmmmm. That makes me wonder if the Greddy EVO catback also tends to bang against the retaining brace . . .
04-09-2002, 03:47 PM
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Re: Re: Installed Cattman catback on 2K2
Originally posted by y2kse
But if the catback were engineered properly, it should not have rattled against the retaining brace.
But if the catback were engineered properly, it should not have rattled against the retaining brace.
04-09-2002, 03:57 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Installed Cattman catback on 2K2
Originally posted by LeftCoast
That's a good point. I thought about the same thing. Granted it wasn't "laying" on top of the brace, but it was enough to bang on a good pothole. I didn't feel comfortable with it, so the muffler guy bent it for me.
That's a good point. I thought about the same thing. Granted it wasn't "laying" on top of the brace, but it was enough to bang on a good pothole. I didn't feel comfortable with it, so the muffler guy bent it for me.
04-09-2002, 04:17 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Installed Cattman catback on 2K2
Originally posted by LeftCoast
Brace..Used a Full Mandrel
Brace..Used a Full Mandrel
04-09-2002, 05:37 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Installed Cattman catback on 2K2
Originally posted by y2kse
That's just not right, LeftCoast. You need to let Brian know about that.
That's just not right, LeftCoast. You need to let Brian know about that.
04-09-2002, 06:01 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Installed Cattman catback on 2K2
Originally posted by LeftCoast
I think Ethan had the same trouble with his Greddy. Its really not that big a deal. Although, I am glad I didn't try this on my own.
I think Ethan had the same trouble with his Greddy. Its really not that big a deal. Although, I am glad I didn't try this on my own.
04-09-2002, 06:13 PM
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Originally posted by LeftCoast
I think Ethan had the same trouble with his Greddy. Its really not that big a deal. Although, I am glad I didn't try this on my own.
I think Ethan had the same trouble with his Greddy. Its really not that big a deal. Although, I am glad I didn't try this on my own.
. So where exactly is this brace? Is it the little metal "brace" that connects to the bottom of the car with 2 (I belive) 10mm nuts below the B-Pipe? If thats the problem I am going to fix it! Thanks for the help!
04-09-2002, 06:23 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Installed Cattman catback on 2K2
Originally posted by emax95
Ya, on a hard 1-2 shift my front wheels hop and I hear a banging noise . So where exactly is this brace? Is it the little metal "brace" that connects to the bottom of the car with 2 (I belive) 10mm nuts below the B-Pipe? If thats the problem I am going to fix it! Thanks for the help!
Ya, on a hard 1-2 shift my front wheels hop and I hear a banging noise
. So where exactly is this brace? Is it the little metal "brace" that connects to the bottom of the car with 2 (I belive) 10mm nuts below the B-Pipe? If thats the problem I am going to fix it! Thanks for the help!
Hope these links work....
http://www.geocities.com/mschluenz/catt.html
Save As link below...
http://www.geocities.com/mschluenz/Cattman.avi
04-09-2002, 07:00 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Installed Cattman catback on 2K2
Originally posted by LeftCoast
Hope these links work....
http://www.geocities.com/mschluenz/Cattman1.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/mschluenz/Cattman2.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/mschluenz/Cattman5.jpg
AVI is coming...
Hope these links work....
http://www.geocities.com/mschluenz/Cattman1.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/mschluenz/Cattman2.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/mschluenz/Cattman5.jpg
AVI is coming...
04-10-2002, 03:00 AM
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From the few pics that did make it on the site, the Cattman muffler looks great.
I eagerly await the AVI file, but I'd like some further clarification as to the brace/b-pipe issue. What effect does removing the brace have on driveability (ie, it's got to be there for a reason...)?
I eagerly await the AVI file, but I'd like some further clarification as to the brace/b-pipe issue. What effect does removing the brace have on driveability (ie, it's got to be there for a reason...)?
04-10-2002, 07:56 AM
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Originally posted by Sandman2K
From the few pics that did make it on the site, the Cattman muffler looks great.
I eagerly await the AVI file, but I'd like some further clarification as to the brace/b-pipe issue. What effect does removing the brace have on driveability (ie, it's got to be there for a reason...)?
From the few pics that did make it on the site, the Cattman muffler looks great.
I eagerly await the AVI file, but I'd like some further clarification as to the brace/b-pipe issue. What effect does removing the brace have on driveability (ie, it's got to be there for a reason...)?
04-10-2002, 08:34 PM
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I hooked up with Left this evening. We met as he was gassing up and I was getting food..
... It sounds nice. Not loud at all. I didnt get a chance to drive his car and compare it to my k AUTO, with the powertech. He will be posting soon, his muffler is hanging, and he is having contact with other components.. This leads me to believe that some work needs to be done on the cattman.. It looks STOCK. Unless you are a Maxima freak like most of us, you would never know it is Aftermarket. I will let Mike post and tell you his woes..... Damn Two awesome Maxxs in one parking lot, both RUMBLING !! ====== PRICELESS !!!
... It sounds nice. Not loud at all. I didnt get a chance to drive his car and compare it to my k AUTO, with the powertech. He will be posting soon, his muffler is hanging, and he is having contact with other components.. This leads me to believe that some work needs to be done on the cattman.. It looks STOCK. Unless you are a Maxima freak like most of us, you would never know it is Aftermarket. I will let Mike post and tell you his woes..... Damn Two awesome Maxxs in one parking lot, both RUMBLING !! ====== PRICELESS !!!
04-12-2002, 08:39 AM
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Well, I had a problem with the catback rattle because the muffler guy didn't torque down one of the rubber "holders" to the B-pipe. Seems to have solved the problem.
This link will only work for a little while...
I have a download limit..
Save as below:
http://www.geocities.com/mschluenz/Cattman.avi
This link will only work for a little while...
I have a download limit..
Save as below:
http://www.geocities.com/mschluenz/Cattman.avi
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