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Old 02-16-2007, 08:37 PM
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Yes they are, I am on the list for test fitting with Cattman but I just couldn't wait any longer. I saw this opp. and took it, when Cattman is ready I'll still be there to help.
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Old 02-17-2007, 01:41 PM
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Cattman is ready. I'm the test guy for the 6 speed manual for the y pipe and eventual header.
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Old 02-17-2007, 01:45 PM
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Since I am a newb to maximas, will the y-pipe fit on a 07 with the CVT
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Old 02-17-2007, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Cattman is ready. I'm the test guy for the 6 speed manual for the y pipe and eventual header.
So have they contacted you for a time to come in?
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Old 02-17-2007, 04:06 PM
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Cattman is ready. I'm the test guy for the 6 speed manual for the y pipe and eventual header.
Can you get a pic, and diff bet Cattman and CE?
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Old 02-17-2007, 07:33 PM
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There is a pipe for all transmissions. 4AT, 5AT, and 6MT. 6MT & 4AT use the same pipe
You ordered the one for me right? How is the dev going on that other thing we done 3 weeks ago.

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Old 02-17-2007, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kamilkluczewski
You ordered the one for me right? How is the dev going on that other thing we done 3 weeks ago.

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No holding out Kam!! Let the cat out of the bag....
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Old 02-18-2007, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
No holding out Kam!! Let the cat out of the bag....
no secrets!
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Old 02-18-2007, 12:20 PM
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Ya, whats the other thing?
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Old 02-18-2007, 12:36 PM
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Maybe the final thing that would conclude my suspension upgrades-front end-links...?
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Old 02-18-2007, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
Maybe the final thing that would conclude my suspension upgrades-front end-links...?
here here
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Old 02-18-2007, 08:30 PM
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front end links? yess!! hehe, kinda jumpin the gun
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Old 02-18-2007, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
front end links? yess!! hehe, kinda jumpin the gun
wait....so are you confirming this?
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Old 02-18-2007, 09:19 PM
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no, i am speculating. i wish i had inside info like kam does, lo0l
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Old 02-18-2007, 09:24 PM
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gotcha!

On a side-note...would anyone say that the "quality" of the CE y-pipe is bad, or is it decent? I've heard a little of both, so i'm not too sure.
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Old 02-18-2007, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
gotcha!

On a side-note...would anyone say that the "quality" of the CE y-pipe is bad, or is it decent? I've heard a little of both, so i'm not too sure.
from what I've read, it's pretty good. I'll have mine here at the house Monday, and I'll have it on the car by Thursday at the latest, and will post pics and my thoughts then.
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Old 02-19-2007, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Ritz
from what I've read, it's pretty good. I'll have mine here at the house Monday, and I'll have it on the car by Thursday at the latest, and will post pics and my thoughts then.
SUPER!!! don't forget though
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Old 02-19-2007, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
SUPER!!! don't forget though
don't worry, I won't. I've already taken about 40 pictures of the 3 things laying in my bonus room... that's all I've been thinking about lately..
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Old 02-21-2007, 11:46 PM
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I installed the CE Y-pipe this morning (er, yesterday morning now, technically) ... install went fairly well. took about two hours total using hand tools with the car on jack stands... in the middle of it, I got to take a trip to the hardware store to buy bolts to attach the Y-pipe to the cat-back, since the bolts that were originally there are attached to the stock y-pipe.. sucks, but oh well. the stock pipe is about twice the weight of the CE one. yay for weight reduction!

as for the performance part... I can tell a small difference.. it also seems to have a bit more of a growl to it at lower RPM's ... not sure about higher, cause my CAI is so loud.. you can barely notice the noise increase though. the exhaust does seem to have a little crackle in it now though as the RPM's fall..

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click here for a link to a video clip (requires divx to view... audio may work either way though)
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Old 02-22-2007, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
So have they contacted you for a time to come in?
Im the 05 5at ... i have gone in one time ... I went to ACE mufffler in westminster cali... He made a example y pipe and is now going to take it and make a mold out of it and then fit it to my car... he said the next time we meet up he will see how it all fits on the car then they should be available sometime after that... didnt really give a date on release...Headers will start after that... Whole kit would prob be around 1100 or so ... from my guess... that includes Y-pipe and headers...
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Old 02-22-2007, 04:05 AM
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het taz- u can count me in, too.
Car looks hot, but damn that's one big signature picture!!!
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Old 02-22-2007, 05:39 AM
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Ritz-you can't really even notice a difference in sound. And what do you mean by "crackle," that sounds kind of ricey...

FastMax05-NICE! $1,100 though? It will probaly be more with shipping and final cost with materials.
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Old 02-22-2007, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
Ritz-you can't really even notice a difference in sound. And what do you mean by "crackle," that sounds kind of ricey...
yeah, I'm not sure that was the right word... you can hear it a little in the beginning of the video clip as the RPM's fall.. it may have done that before, but I never noticed it.

but yeah, otherwise, there's hardly any difference...

oh, btw, there IS a difference in sound if you don't have the bolts tight!
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Old 02-22-2007, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Ritz
yeah, I'm not sure that was the right word... you can hear it a little in the beginning of the video clip as the RPM's fall.. it may have done that before, but I never noticed it.

but yeah, otherwise, there's hardly any difference...

oh, btw, there IS a difference in sound if you don't have the bolts tight!
lol, air leak FTMFL
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Old 02-22-2007, 11:56 AM
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Everyone who has this thing tends to NOT mention the power gains, if they do then its something like "Ehh, I THINK I feel it". Im still unsure weather to buy one or not.
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Old 02-22-2007, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Glude
Everyone who has this thing tends to NOT mention the power gains, if they do then its something like "Ehh, I THINK I feel it". Im still unsure weather to buy one or not.
well, it IS a pretty minor increase in power.. it'd have to be more like 15-20hp before you'd really notice much.. but the little things add up.
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Old 02-22-2007, 04:31 PM
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Old 02-22-2007, 04:40 PM
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yep. some of everything. seems to have some extra pull around 3500rpms.. I'll need to take it out when I have some more time to get a better feel for it.
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Old 02-22-2007, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
lol, air leak FTMFL
I think the result from losing the last cat since it only happends when the throttle plate closed. Unburned fuel has no where to burn so it detinates in the mufflers.
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Old 02-22-2007, 04:54 PM
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yep. some of everything. seems to have some extra pull around 3500rpms.. I'll need to take it out when I have some more time to get a better feel for it.
It gives extra pull from mid range and up.
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Old 02-23-2007, 07:54 PM
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Thanks, Racingline for the great deal on a CE Y-Pipe. Is it Joe, Taz, what? I've bought two parts from you in two days (bought a strut bar on pre-order yesterday) Please introduce yourself. I'm happy (my Maxima will be really happy) to meet you! Tell us a little about u-self. Thx.

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Old 02-24-2007, 02:42 AM
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hehe.. Taz's real name is Joe. that's all I know.. well, that and that he's the freakin man. (although Fedex keeps pissing me off by taking my packages away from me just because I don't answer the door. )
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Old 02-24-2007, 11:18 AM
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Who's going to dyno this thing first?
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Old 02-25-2007, 03:45 AM
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Old 02-25-2007, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Who's going to dyno this thing first?
it's been dynoed.. long time ago.. I don't remember the results, but I'm sure it's somewhere around here..
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Old 02-25-2007, 07:12 AM
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hey guys i been looking some sites to buy cattback exhaust if any of you can direct me where to buy it shipper place and good quality i found this guys on ebay and it said he send Y-pipe as a bonus..My question is the Y-pipe is the same you talking about or it is something defferent..some help would be nice thx you guys here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Catba...87226310QQrdZ1
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Old 02-25-2007, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by SEGirl
hey guys i been looking some sites to buy cattback exhaust if any of you can direct me where to buy it shipper place and good quality i found this guys on ebay and it said he send Y-pipe as a bonus..My question is the Y-pipe is the same you talking about or it is something defferent..some help would be nice thx you guys here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Catba...87226310QQrdZ1
I'd call BS on the y-pipe for that price.. but who knows... just email the seller.
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Old 02-25-2007, 07:24 AM
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Thx you Ritz.... now any other place to get good cattback exhaust with better quality or it is the same as the ebay sellers????
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Old 02-25-2007, 08:50 PM
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according to that pic, they probably think that pipe that looks like a "Y" is probably what they are reffering to as a y pipe. lol
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Old 02-26-2007, 04:01 AM
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so if i get the one they selling on ebay it is 300 less than cattman cattback it will be any diferent?? power?? quality???please need some opinions
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