Would this be the perfect exhaust?
08-29-2006, 06:23 PM
#1
Would this be the perfect exhaust?
What if I took the Hotshot Headers, CE Y-pipe, and Cattman Catback and slapped that all together. Do you think that would be the best setup or just stick with the Hotshot Y-pipe? I won't be doing this any time soon, but would like to get all my ducks in a row.
08-29-2006, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Glude
No, wont work. The y pipe is part of the headers and the CE y pipe is claimed to be crappy quality anyways. Just what ive heard.
The Hotshot headers come with their own y-pipe...
08-30-2006, 08:42 AM
#4
I know the headers come with their own pipe, however I was looking at getting the y-pipe & catback first. Down the road I was going to put headers on and thought that since the CE pipe was missing a cat that it might provide better flow and perform better.
08-30-2006, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Nietzsche
I know the headers come with their own pipe, however I was looking at getting the y-pipe & catback first. Down the road I was going to put headers on and thought that since the CE pipe was missing a cat that it might provide better flow and perform better.
08-30-2006, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Nietzsche
I know the headers come with their own pipe, however I was looking at getting the y-pipe & catback first. Down the road I was going to put headers on and thought that since the CE pipe was missing a cat that it might provide better flow and perform better.
08-30-2006, 01:22 PM
#8
I was looking at the hotshot headers and thought I saw holes in the header for the O2 sensor. Isn't that where they are from the factory. And thanks for the heads up on the CE pipe not fitting.
08-30-2006, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Nietzsche
I was looking at the hotshot headers and thought I saw holes in the header for the O2 sensor. Isn't that where they are from the factory. And thanks for the heads up on the CE pipe not fitting.
This is a picture of the precats removed. The Y-Pipe pictured is a CE-Y-Pipe.
If you don't have an aftermarket Y-Pipe, below is a picture of the OEM one that will need to be removed...
After we pulled all the parts off, we weighted everything, then we weighed the hotshot headers and the difference in weight we shaved off my car was 35lbs!!!
08-30-2006, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Majestic Max
2 questions. How much do I write the check for? How much of a boost in power??? By the way, GREAT PICS. I love that header/Y-pipe setup. HOT!! Thanks for the great info.
08-30-2006, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 2theMaX05
damm temptin pictures ,a must have thanks chris for the peer pressure lol looks good man
08-31-2006, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Nietzsche
Chern what's your opinion on the CE Y-pipe? Is it a worth while stand alone upgrade, or is it of suspect quality and reliability?
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Y-Pipes
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Pulleys
We will never achieve there true potential without tuning.
Our ECU is so adaptive that we feel the gains after install but after 3-5 days of street driving our ECU will recalibrate to bring our engine back to factory preset levels and some bolt ups will actually cause our rides to loose power even though they have the potential for our rides to gain power. If I have to go back when I installed my first mod, I would of ensured I had a tuning computer like I have now, an APEXi.
A TS ECU reflash is great but it is more based on Dyno readings of your current mods so that the ECU can be reflashed for max performance, but as other Mods are added, then what. So in my personal opinion, add a mod, dyno tune. Add another mod, dyno tune again. Only then will you achieve the true potential of the mods you are installing...
An ECU reflash does have it's advantages in removing the speed / rev limiter numbers. I am addressing the bolt ups our members are installing and most achieve their true potential when installed in conjunction with others, but again, the master key is the ability to tune so that the ECU does not recal and you potentially loose power...
As for the CE Y-Pipe, Mine had no suspect or quality control issues...
09-01-2006, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by gregmeurer2925
Hey guys, first post. I was wondering if any of you have put Flowmasters on there ride. Just got my Maxima and I want a deep base sound, wondering what would work best? Thanks for the help
im about to put Flowmasters on my 05 maxima..on saturday. i hope i can get a second opinion on them by then from you guys.
09-02-2006, 12:34 AM
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Would you say that getting a TS flash with a remapped A/F is good if you are done modding or is it always beneficial to go with a APEXi unit. Also how would one determine the appropriate A/F ratio. Does it vary by RPM? Are there different ratios for different driving...ie higher or lower A/F ratio. I am not to familiar with how it all works or what would be the best situation for say normal driving vs performance driving.
09-02-2006, 04:47 AM
#22
Originally Posted by Nietzsche
Would you say that getting a TS flash with a remapped A/F is good if you are done modding or is it always beneficial to go with a APEXi unit. Also how would one determine the appropriate A/F ratio. Does it vary by RPM? Are there different ratios for different driving...ie higher or lower A/F ratio. I am not to familiar with how it all works or what would be the best situation for say normal driving vs performance driving.
09-09-2006, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bmorekaotic19
so i got some magnaflow exhaust with some nice tips. really set off the max guys. the rumble is something i didnt expect out of it. omg. it sounds mean. all i need now is to maybe lower it to make it alil meaner.
Is it there an annoying drone in the 2-3k range?
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