I want headers! WTF
10-29-2010, 12:50 PM
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10-29-2010, 02:11 PM
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10-29-2010, 02:18 PM
#9
i'm just curious if you can elaborate on your opinion. always interested in learning more about performance mods (though unlikely I ever will do them).
10-29-2010, 04:25 PM
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10-29-2010, 07:40 PM
#13
click that link above and see the price difference since yours i believe is on backorder. ask the sponsor what they think about the headers they sell/designed for the different trans.
10-29-2010, 08:23 PM
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I feel sure the headers will give similar performance gains at the crank. The 4 speed is not the best option tranny-wise for performance but adding a set of headers to the engine would definitely help it flow better which equates into better performance. It doesnt matter what tranny you have. Headers will, absolutely, help.
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10-30-2010, 04:54 AM
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You have to either look at the Cattman sale threads or actually call for current products. The web site has been like that for years I guess. I thought the same thing when I wanted headers from him.
10-30-2010, 12:10 PM
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Go for it if that's what you want! Cattman makes them and also consider racinglines free flow precats and Y pipe. You have 3 choke points restricting air flow on a maxima, Precat, Catalatic converter, and B pipe! Lose the 3 and give your VQ some lungs! 
11-03-2010, 04:26 AM
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I bought a header and Y-Pipe setup and the a**holes didn't put an 02 sensor fitting in the front headers, so the setup has 3 total 02 sensor fittings, when our Maxi's have 4 02 sensors, so I'm confused. Are these people just idiots? or does it REALLY not need all 4 sensors.
11-03-2010, 07:06 PM
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I bought a header and Y-Pipe setup and the a**holes didn't put an 02 sensor fitting in the front headers, so the setup has 3 total 02 sensor fittings, when our Maxi's have 4 02 sensors, so I'm confused. Are these people just idiots? or does it REALLY not need all 4 sensors.
What brand did you buy?
11-03-2010, 10:46 PM
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I bought a header and Y-Pipe setup and the a**holes didn't put an 02 sensor fitting in the front headers, so the setup has 3 total 02 sensor fittings, when our Maxi's have 4 02 sensors, so I'm confused. Are these people just idiots? or does it REALLY not need all 4 sensors.
Depends on who the headers were made for? If they are Cattman all the sensor connections should be there, If they are a used set of HotShot Headers for the Nissan Altima SE-R then all sensor connections should be there. I don't know of any other brands made that are direct bolt ups for the Max so they won't have them. The good news is any muffler shop can cut the hole and weld them up! Also It's been a while but I think we have 5 - O2 sensors! 2 of mine were extended back behind the high flow Cat!
11-09-2010, 08:53 PM
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Looking for Headers
Hey man I'm in the same boat, I'm looking for some hot shot headers for an 05 Altima SE-R becauase I know that those will fit my max. Does anyone know where I can get these. 
Google search has turned up jack an I'm really P Od about that. 
Thanks in advance.
Google search has turned up jack an I'm really P Od about that. Thanks in advance.
11-09-2010, 09:28 PM
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11-10-2010, 04:34 AM
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11-10-2010, 08:45 PM
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About those other guys
Yeah,
About CustomMaxima and ebay. First of all if the cheapness doesn't scare you the fact that their products won't fit should
. I looked into all of those "options" if you want to call them that and no thanks. Now the hfpc, I just found those yesterday and I was wondering about those. Does anybody know anything more about them? I kind of wanted to eliminate my cats in favor of a cat free system but if anyone can give me some solid feedback on those hfpc it would be much appreciated. I'm still looking for the Hotshot headers for the 2005 altima SE-R if anyone knows where they are I gotta a nice 
for you.
Thanks
About CustomMaxima and ebay. First of all if the cheapness doesn't scare you the fact that their products won't fit should
. I looked into all of those "options" if you want to call them that and no thanks. Now the hfpc, I just found those yesterday and I was wondering about those. Does anybody know anything more about them? I kind of wanted to eliminate my cats in favor of a cat free system but if anyone can give me some solid feedback on those hfpc it would be much appreciated. I'm still looking for the Hotshot headers for the 2005 altima SE-R if anyone knows where they are I gotta a nice for you.Thanks
11-10-2010, 09:00 PM
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HFC will be way better than the stock ones... you should see some noticeable gains too. Racingline is legit.
The install is also way simpler than full cats. They are direct replacements.
The install is also way simpler than full cats. They are direct replacements.
11-26-2010, 08:13 PM
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Yeah,
About CustomMaxima and ebay. First of all if the cheapness doesn't scare you the fact that their products won't fit should. I looked into all of those "options" if you want to call them that and no thanks. Now the hfpc, I just found those yesterday and I was wondering about those. Does anybody know anything more about them? I kind of wanted to eliminate my cats in favor of a cat free system but if anyone can give me some solid feedback on those hfpc it would be much appreciated. I'm still looking for the Hotshot headers for the 2005 altima SE-R if anyone knows where they are I gotta a nice for you.
Thanks
About CustomMaxima and ebay. First of all if the cheapness doesn't scare you the fact that their products won't fit should
. I looked into all of those "options" if you want to call them that and no thanks. Now the hfpc, I just found those yesterday and I was wondering about those. Does anybody know anything more about them? I kind of wanted to eliminate my cats in favor of a cat free system but if anyone can give me some solid feedback on those hfpc it would be much appreciated. I'm still looking for the Hotshot headers for the 2005 altima SE-R if anyone knows where they are I gotta a nice for you.Thanks
You can run a cat free system... all you have ot do is trick the computer's secondary o2 sensors and not have to pass an emissions test. You also have to deal with the smell of not having any cats(stinky). It is possible.
11-29-2010, 07:38 AM
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I am also looking forward for changing these 3 choke points step by step.
But can you please advise which will be the first most effective change to make in terms of performance. I am thinking the Y-Pipe, if so then can you let me know which one is the best one to get?
I want to order it today.
11-29-2010, 09:38 AM
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Hello Chernmax,
I am also looking forward for changing these 3 choke points step by step.
But can you please advise which will be the first most effective change to make in terms of performance. I am thinking the Y-Pipe, if so then can you let me know which one is the best one to get?
I want to order it today.
I am also looking forward for changing these 3 choke points step by step.
But can you please advise which will be the first most effective change to make in terms of performance. I am thinking the Y-Pipe, if so then can you let me know which one is the best one to get?
I want to order it today.
11-30-2010, 07:37 AM
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Can I get the Y pipe first because i cannot afford the whole package or the HFCs as of yet i need save up for the HFC.
I read that putting the Y pipe in gives out that V8 rumble sound which is what i am really craving for.. so can i get that first then later on HFC...?
.... and the fact that its gonna give the car +13whp! true?
The car has 77k miles on it.
I read that putting the Y pipe in gives out that V8 rumble sound which is what i am really craving for.. so can i get that first then later on HFC...?
.... and the fact that its gonna give the car +13whp! true?
The car has 77k miles on it.
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