Cattman 6th gen headers and y-pipes for sale, ready to ship!
Cattman 6th gen headers and y-pipes for sale, ready to ship!
We are finishing up batches of 6th gen Maxima (also fit 05/06 Altima) headers and y-pipes. I've got a couple of each that are not committed to buyers yet, so its first come, first served.
No waiting while they're made, we'll be shipping late this week or early next.
First come, first served. Give us a call at 520.575.6195 MST (open 9-5, M-F).
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
PS. Header-y-pipe sets for 95-03 Maximas are currently in production with completion mid-December, and a few units are available.
No waiting while they're made, we'll be shipping late this week or early next.
First come, first served. Give us a call at 520.575.6195 MST (open 9-5, M-F).
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
PS. Header-y-pipe sets for 95-03 Maximas are currently in production with completion mid-December, and a few units are available.
Last edited by Cattman; Nov 25, 2012 at 12:30 PM.
The design you're referring to was low when it was originally made 8 years ago by Custom Maxima and that carried over to the Racingline version.
That design has two issues relative to clearance - the pipe hangs a bit low, and the single flex is set back so far that when the motor rocks rearwards (when accelerating), the portion of the y-pipe ahead of the flex rotates down too far. Because that forward section of the y-pipe is longer with a single flex design, it comes down closer to the road and is more prone to being damaged. Also worth mentioning that due to the greater movement at the end of a long forward section, this design puts more stress on the single flex section.
We have sold quite a few y-pipes over the years to customers who have worn a hole in the low-hanging type. Our design is tucked pretty well to begin with, and we use dual flexes so that bending point can be as far forward as possible (like Nissan does it) to minimize the length of the y-pipe section that swings down as the engine rocks back under acceleration, thus maximizing ground clearance (and the lifespan of the flex sections).
Keep in mind that there isn't a lot of space to work with and the design of the car will leave that area exposed to bumps and road debris no matter what type of y-pipe is used, especially if the car has been lowered.
Brian
That design has two issues relative to clearance - the pipe hangs a bit low, and the single flex is set back so far that when the motor rocks rearwards (when accelerating), the portion of the y-pipe ahead of the flex rotates down too far. Because that forward section of the y-pipe is longer with a single flex design, it comes down closer to the road and is more prone to being damaged. Also worth mentioning that due to the greater movement at the end of a long forward section, this design puts more stress on the single flex section.
We have sold quite a few y-pipes over the years to customers who have worn a hole in the low-hanging type. Our design is tucked pretty well to begin with, and we use dual flexes so that bending point can be as far forward as possible (like Nissan does it) to minimize the length of the y-pipe section that swings down as the engine rocks back under acceleration, thus maximizing ground clearance (and the lifespan of the flex sections).
Keep in mind that there isn't a lot of space to work with and the design of the car will leave that area exposed to bumps and road debris no matter what type of y-pipe is used, especially if the car has been lowered.
Brian
Last edited by Cattman; Nov 26, 2012 at 01:38 PM.
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