couple questions, i am about to order a cat-back system and a cat-converter for my max, i dont think the cat is bad, just thinking about replacing it since im replacing everything else. i am gonna get the warpspeed magnaflow SS cat-back system with the dual tip muffler. that adds HP right??? the price for that is $315 and a cat-converter for $100 plus shipping, is this a good deal, i am low on money, but i need this stuff, plus i want more HP!!!

 

You may need more intake because you can't fart without food.

 

The question is, is it a high flow cat?

The Exhaust from warpspeed will free up some ponies. But the cat can still be restrictive.

 

it says it is high flow

 

well that will defintely free up some horses. But like dadsmax said above. It won't release a lot without a good intake to match. Also, what type of ignition system do you have? I hope it's not still stock.

 

uhh, yeah, i think so, why?

 

Save your money. The gains you realize will be mostly in your head and not at the wheels. $415 buys a lot of maintenance parts. Save it for that. Trust me on this. I have many miles behind the wheel of a VG auto and I have basically every bolt on there is with the exception of a UDP. It wasn't worth it.

 

why should he upgrade the ignition? unless you're pushing boost or nitrous the stock ignition is strong enough.

 

Well it all depends upon the plugs he's running. We all know platinum sucks in our cars. And I've noticed a much smoother idle when I switched out my wires for NGK. May not have given me any HP... but there was a noticable difference.

 

I'm working on getting every bolt on... and I've noticed a big difference between what I started with, and what I have now. But maybe it has to be a SE thing.

Also a nice little note... suspension plays a key role on keeping those horses to the ground. I know, cause I still have the crummy stock struts on...

Next upgrade... Koni's with Eibach

 

U mean flying horses no good? Its real cheap to get the lazy ones running... just whip 'em up, only photo shoppin.

Btw kcidmil, still wait comments on the AC q... I want to get the comments on my pic right - currently theyre not.

 

oh... sorry I forgot about that. I'll get to those later today. Things have just been busy for the past couple of days.

 

i dunno about my spark plugs, my dad said they kick *** though, (expensive ones) i NEED the exhaust b\c a part of the cat-back has a hole in it, im getting the $315 warpspeed one, mind as well replace the high flow cat too right? ya, why would i have to upgrade the ignition??? what would that do?

 

best advice evar

$415 for what ~5 horses.... i had every bolt on as well and the way technology is going today a VG auto can't hang with very much even with EVERY bolt on

 

waste of money unless you're running some type of boost...

 

kinda thought it was a waste, i do need the cat-back at least, the resignator has an inch hole in it, and the muffler is torn to shreds, will never pass inspection, NJ is tough with inspection too.

 

Oh please do not tell me Bosch 4s. Because they kick our car's butt. The best that have been found for ours is the NGK V-powers. And they're not that expensive.

 

I'm not suggesting a MSD ignition. God even I don't need that. But a hotter spark never hurt when you upgraded the intake and exhaust.

 

where are u buying your cat back and exaust? i have been looking into buyiy that my self

 

this is the site he's looking at

http://www.warpspeedperformance.com/nissan.htm

 

yup thats the place. im looking to buy the $315 cat-back with the magnaflow SS dual tip muffler, i heard it sounds pretty beastly so im gonna give it a try, just gotta get my parents to put it on their credit card.

 

eh, I'd just have a new cat back bent at an exhaust shop. substitute a glasspack for the resonator, and get your choice of muffler and cat..

My VG runs fine on bosch plats, has for the past 12 years...

 

why bother with the resonator or glass pack subsitute period? I just had 2.5" piping done from the cat to the muffler.

 

arent glass packs illegal?

 

becuase people would actually like to hear a conversation in their car while driving?

 

My Ravin isn't that loud, you can have a nice conversation while driving