Ok, I Wanna Know Why My Stillen Exhaust Doesnt Make Any Noise...
05-11-2002, 04:58 PM
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Ok, I Wanna Know Why My Stillen Exhaust Doesnt Make Any Noise...
my friends state I might have silencer on it(whatever that is)? The midas guy told me b/c nissan cripped the pipe after the cat & b/c I have a resonator...he said he can cut it off & put a straight pipe welded it on?
Anybody know?
p.s.-- thats all i have installed under my car
Anybody know? p.s.-- thats all i have installed under my car
05-11-2002, 05:12 PM
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I gotta disagree with you on this one, kloogy. Do as the Midas guy suggests, K Pazzo 6. You'll love the result.
PS: Been there, done that! The only time you're going to run into a real noise problem is if you install a Y-pipe at some point in the future. Then you may have to reinstall your resonator. At that point, however, you'll probably opt to have a 2.5" custom catback installed, at which point you'll need a larger resonator anyway.
PS: Been there, done that! The only time you're going to run into a real noise problem is if you install a Y-pipe at some point in the future. Then you may have to reinstall your resonator. At that point, however, you'll probably opt to have a 2.5" custom catback installed, at which point you'll need a larger resonator anyway.
05-11-2002, 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by kloogy
Don't you think the noise level will be too high without the resonator...??
Don't you think the noise level will be too high without the resonator...??
05-11-2002, 05:23 PM
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Maybe if I have time, I'll go and see if they can make that for me , without the resonator, I guess I could always have them put it back on if I dont like it. All I know is that every Catback manufacturer uses a resonator on their systems.. Is there a reason for it ?
05-11-2002, 05:31 PM
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Originally posted by kloogy
Maybe if I have time, I'll go and see if they can make that for me , without the resonator, I guess I could always have them put it back on if I dont like it. All I know is that every Catback manufacturer uses a resonator on their systems.. Is there a reason for it ?
Maybe if I have time, I'll go and see if they can make that for me , without the resonator, I guess I could always have them put it back on if I dont like it. All I know is that every Catback manufacturer uses a resonator on their systems.. Is there a reason for it ?
My suspicion as to why catbacks employ resonators is because they tend to use larger diameter pipe. That will increase noise levels.
As you correctly point out, you can always put the resonator back on if the exhaust turns out to be too loud without it. But I rather doubt that will turn out to be the case.
I bet the maxima would sound even better
05-11-2002, 05:38 PM
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Originally posted by 2K1HoMax
as long as u dont have a y-pipe, u can remove the resonator but if u have a y-pipe and no resonator u gotta problem.
as long as u dont have a y-pipe, u can remove the resonator but if u have a y-pipe and no resonator u gotta problem.
It took me a long time to come up with what amounts to the perfect setup . . . at least for me. My exhaust system consists of a Y-pipe, RT Cat, 2.5" mandrel bent piping, Magnaflow resonator, and OEM rear section. It's quiet at idle, mean as hell under hard acceleration, and it looks dead stock! And there's absolutely NO DRONING . . . just a nice purr at freeway speeds!!! Suhweet!
What isn't sweet is how many changes I had to make and how much I had to pay to finally get my exhaust system where I wanted it.
But I bet there are few people on this forum that have had as many exhaust setups on their Maximas as I have! 
05-11-2002, 06:12 PM
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the setup o got right now is just the y-pipe and the stillen intake, the sound of the exhaust is extremly quiet just that anoying little beez in a can sound from the pipe, and yes it is heat wrapped. im gettin the RT cat very soon but i was never quite sure if i should leave the stock muffler on and mod the rest of the exhaust, i know ill lose only like 2hp if i leave the stock muffler on. but if i do leave the stock muffler on im gonna remove the resonater, post back if uve tried that mix before, i want some info before i get myself into a mess, i was thinking about the cattman exhaust but i dont know how that sounds with the pipe in place.
05-11-2002, 06:23 PM
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Originally posted by 2K1HoMax
the setup o got right now is just the y-pipe and the stillen intake, the sound of the exhaust is extremly quiet just that anoying little beez in a can sound from the pipe, and yes it is heat wrapped. im gettin the RT cat very soon but i was never quite sure if i should leave the stock muffler on and mod the rest of the exhaust, i know ill lose only like 2hp if i leave the stock muffler on. but if i do leave the stock muffler on im gonna remove the resonater, post back if uve tried that mix before, i want some info before i get myself into a mess, i was thinking about the cattman exhaust but i dont know how that sounds with the pipe in place.
the setup o got right now is just the y-pipe and the stillen intake, the sound of the exhaust is extremly quiet just that anoying little beez in a can sound from the pipe, and yes it is heat wrapped. im gettin the RT cat very soon but i was never quite sure if i should leave the stock muffler on and mod the rest of the exhaust, i know ill lose only like 2hp if i leave the stock muffler on. but if i do leave the stock muffler on im gonna remove the resonater, post back if uve tried that mix before, i want some info before i get myself into a mess, i was thinking about the cattman exhaust but i dont know how that sounds with the pipe in place.
With that in mind, I'd recommend against using a pre-fabricated catback like a Cattman exhaust with a Y-pipe. I suspect you'll find that it will be too loud.
I haven't tried the exact setup you're suggesting, but I think it's worth a try. Install your RT Cat and remove your resonator. Then see what you think. That might turn out to be really sweet. And I wouldn't worry too much about losing hp with the stock rear section. After all, if the OEM muffler design is good enough for a Skyline . . .
05-11-2002, 06:41 PM
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Originally posted by y2kse
First and foremost, exhaust tone and intensity are a matter of taste. What I look for in an exhaust setup is something I can hear but that doesn't drone and doesn't make me worry about being stopped by the local constabulary.
With that in mind, I'd recommend against using a pre-fabricated catback like a Cattman exhaust with a Y-pipe. I suspect you'll find that it will be too loud.
I haven't tried the exact setup you're suggesting, but I think it's worth a try. Install your RT Cat and remove your resonator. Then see what you think. That might turn out to be really sweet. And I wouldn't worry too much about losing hp with the stock rear section. After all, if the OEM muffler design is good enough for a Skyline . . .
First and foremost, exhaust tone and intensity are a matter of taste. What I look for in an exhaust setup is something I can hear but that doesn't drone and doesn't make me worry about being stopped by the local constabulary.
With that in mind, I'd recommend against using a pre-fabricated catback like a Cattman exhaust with a Y-pipe. I suspect you'll find that it will be too loud.
I haven't tried the exact setup you're suggesting, but I think it's worth a try. Install your RT Cat and remove your resonator. Then see what you think. That might turn out to be really sweet. And I wouldn't worry too much about losing hp with the stock rear section. After all, if the OEM muffler design is good enough for a Skyline . . .
05-11-2002, 06:45 PM
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Originally posted by 2K1HoMax
well im goin to try the setup i was suggesting and see what happens as for exhaust noise what i dont want is that Uncle bens sound of rice flyin in all directions(no droning), just a deep tone that gets real nasty under hard acceleration, more of a menacing sound, mean but not anoying, if know of a certain setup that fits the level of sound let me know, but as for now the RT is goin in place so i still got about 2weeks to go before i start goin plug and play with the catback to find the right combo, thanx 4 the info
well im goin to try the setup i was suggesting and see what happens as for exhaust noise what i dont want is that Uncle bens sound of rice flyin in all directions(no droning), just a deep tone that gets real nasty under hard acceleration, more of a menacing sound, mean but not anoying, if know of a certain setup that fits the level of sound let me know, but as for now the RT is goin in place so i still got about 2weeks to go before i start goin plug and play with the catback to find the right combo, thanx 4 the info
05-11-2002, 06:56 PM
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Originally posted by y2kse
First and foremost, exhaust tone and intensity are a matter of taste. What I look for in an exhaust setup is something I can hear but that doesn't drone and doesn't make me worry about being stopped by the local constabulary.
With that in mind, I'd recommend against using a pre-fabricated catback like a Cattman exhaust with a Y-pipe. I suspect you'll find that it will be too loud.
I haven't tried the exact setup you're suggesting, but I think it's worth a try. Install your RT Cat and remove your resonator. Then see what you think. That might turn out to be really sweet. And I wouldn't worry too much about losing hp with the stock rear section. After all, if the OEM muffler design is good enough for a Skyline . . .
First and foremost, exhaust tone and intensity are a matter of taste. What I look for in an exhaust setup is something I can hear but that doesn't drone and doesn't make me worry about being stopped by the local constabulary.
With that in mind, I'd recommend against using a pre-fabricated catback like a Cattman exhaust with a Y-pipe. I suspect you'll find that it will be too loud.
I haven't tried the exact setup you're suggesting, but I think it's worth a try. Install your RT Cat and remove your resonator. Then see what you think. That might turn out to be really sweet. And I wouldn't worry too much about losing hp with the stock rear section. After all, if the OEM muffler design is good enough for a Skyline . . .
Tuesday morning I am getting my muffler on. Going with a 2.5" custom catback and Magnaflow muffler. Ripping the resonator out completely. I'm hoping for a bit of roar. I have the Stillen Y pipe and K&N cone intake and OSCAI. I hope it purs nice and loud. This is my first custom car, so right now I'm thinking the louder the better. I'll let you know how it turns out.....
05-11-2002, 07:08 PM
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good deal, u got basically the same engine setup as i do at the moment, let me know how ur setup turns out, and if the verdict come to rice, im still gonna have to try my setup, but if ur setup sound anything like what i want let me know. i still got about 2weeks before i do anything so any feedback from some1 with a similar exhaust setup helps. just post back how it turns out ill be waiting....
05-11-2002, 07:11 PM
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Having owned V8 Musclecars, "The louder the better " was my motto, but now at almost 30, I like a roar, but nothing too obscene ! I'll leave the Hair Dryer sounds to the local RICERS !
05-11-2002, 08:15 PM
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too true, i seriously find it soo damn hard to even hear that sound, like 2-3 yrs ago i was like ok cool whatever, now its more like would u please change gears so i dont have to hear that anoying BEEEEEEEEEEEEE sound which i now have come to hate with a passion that im sure most of u understand, and for good reason too, louder is better, but i want it to get loud when i want it to get loud not when im cruisin around and i cant even hear myself think.
05-12-2002, 04:26 AM
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the y-pipe that im runnin right now is the stillen peice, i was gonna get a cattman, but after all those fitting problems and that flex section mess i sead forget it. i dont know too much about warpspeed there supposed to make some badass y-pipes but i havent tryed any of them, what i can tell u though is that the still y-pipe makes a weird sound, that bees in a can sound as most refer too, i heat wraped mine (which honestly took longer then the install) but i still got about 3 beez in a can left so to speak, sounds like an exhaust leak but no leaks in my system. its gives the car a real good kick, and mines an auto too, damn thing picks up like its a caddy and pulls harder then ever. other then that no real increase in exhaust noise just more power, in ur five speed it will make 4th gear feel totally diff, its actually gonna pull!!
05-12-2002, 07:23 AM
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I'm still a fan of Cattman Y-pipes. To my knowledge, they're still the only Stainless Steel Y-pipes made for 5th Gen Maximas.
I've spoken to Brian about the flex and fitment issues on his previous Y-pipes and his explanations sound reasonable to me. To the best of my knowledge, he has stood behind warranty issues on his pipes. And I know that his new pipes and flex sections are made to even higher standards than his previous pipes and flex sections. So I'd suggest you go with a Cattman Y-pipe. Just make sure you specify that it include one of the new flex sections.
I've spoken to Brian about the flex and fitment issues on his previous Y-pipes and his explanations sound reasonable to me. To the best of my knowledge, he has stood behind warranty issues on his pipes. And I know that his new pipes and flex sections are made to even higher standards than his previous pipes and flex sections. So I'd suggest you go with a Cattman Y-pipe. Just make sure you specify that it include one of the new flex sections.
05-12-2002, 02:46 PM
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Originally posted by K Pazzo 6
well i think i have to get stainless steel y-pipe, since here in chicago it will rust if not. whats the website to warpspeed to check out there y-pipes?
well i think i have to get stainless steel y-pipe, since here in chicago it will rust if not. whats the website to warpspeed to check out there y-pipes?
thats the warpspeed site, goodluck.
05-12-2002, 04:53 PM
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Originally posted by 2K1HoMax
well if u live in chicago, go stainless steel, im in AZ so rust isnt really an issue here, i got the stillen 1 cuz its somewhat lighter and i dont have any worrys about rust, http://warpspeedperformance.com/nissan.htm
thats the warpspeed site, goodluck.
well if u live in chicago, go stainless steel, im in AZ so rust isnt really an issue here, i got the stillen 1 cuz its somewhat lighter and i dont have any worrys about rust, http://warpspeedperformance.com/nissan.htm
thats the warpspeed site, goodluck.
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