New AAM Exhaust on My 2011 Maxima SV
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Sup man - thanks for the compliments. Unfortunately anything man made even with a jig sometimes will not be 100%. AAM is doing the right thing. They will take a look at the exhaust that I received and actually replace it with a new one that they are in the process of fabricating and installing it themselves on the car so its 100% correct. Looks like everyone else that purchased one didnt have issues with the fitment and this looks to be just a one off issue.
You are right - it is alot of $ to spend and it should fit 100% correctly. I was blown at first but like I said - AAM is doing the right thing here and will have the issue resolved in a month or so. If you are looking to purchase one - dont let this be the deal breaker - its an amazing setup.
You are right - it is alot of $ to spend and it should fit 100% correctly. I was blown at first but like I said - AAM is doing the right thing here and will have the issue resolved in a month or so. If you are looking to purchase one - dont let this be the deal breaker - its an amazing setup.
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As for specifics on what is thrown off alignment with the y-pipe, i really don't know, most of the guys who had issues did not really go in depth of it.
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It will probably be a while before someone sells one of these "used". For me the price was OK - I knew what I want and what I was getting.. You gotta pay to play...LOL
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Already reported that people with Racingline y-pipe did have issues with AAM exhaust. I bought out at the end of the year last year, and it is still sitting in the box. I also have the y-pipe and I'm expecting it to have issues when I install it. Since I don't have access to a shop to do the work myself I'm just going to pay someone to put it one and see how things go.
As for specifics on what is thrown off alignment with the y-pipe, i really don't know, most of the guys who had issues did not really go in depth of it.
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As for specifics on what is thrown off alignment with the y-pipe, i really don't know, most of the guys who had issues did not really go in depth of it.
Thanks,
Just a heads up for those that may not think to ask.....
I was 5 minutes from placing an order with Khoi and asked a fitment question.
He responded and said AAM will not guarantee fitment between the AAM exhaust and the Racingline y-pipe, he didn't specify further on why this was.
They will work with you on fitment issues on a stock (y-pipe) exhaust though.
My one issue with AAM is they should make this fact known prior to purchase via their website.
On my car the RL y-pipe bolted to the stock Nissan pre-cats and did not alter the aft stock exhaust fitment what so ever.
Now I will say I did hear of one OP having an (excessive) length issue with a RL y-pipe.
Very true, no exhaust system is the same be it stock or aftermarket.
So all things being equal the AAM exhaust should bolt right into place with a stock y-pipe or with a previously installed and unmodified RL y-pipe and not cause back end fitment issues.
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Khoi was very helpful, just give him a call with any questions.
Last edited by dr_2010SV; Mar 9, 2013 at 09:23 PM.
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