Im gonna get a Ypipe as a late graduation present. I heard that the cattman one doesnt make a CA spec one so my next best would be Stillen?

 

before bill gets upset..

here you go young chap..

http://www.cattman.com/y-pipes.shtml

Cattman Y-Pipes
by Cattman Performance

Superior stainless steel materials and TIG-welded strength. Optimize exhaust efficiency; biggest bolt-on performance increase. Should be used with high flow intake to maximize performance. Installs just like stock unit, no other modifications. 1995-2000 Y-pipe applications eliminate factory-installed "pre-cats" and are not intended for use on public roads or highways. Primary catalytic converter remains in place and continues to function normally.

Not all stainless steel is created equal, Cattman Y-pipes use grade 304, known for its corrosion resistance, weldability and resistance to high temperature. Avoid inferior substitutes.

Year Model Part Price Shipping
2000-2001 Maxima/I30; Federal emissions specification* YG5 $399 $20
1999-2001 Maxima/I30; CA/NLEV emissions specification* YG5/CA
1995-1999 ALL 1995-1998 Maximas/I30s
1999s with Federal emissions only* YG4
1989-1994 Maximas; all models and engines YG3

 

did you say "graduation present"????

do your parents know this voids the warranty and is illegal for street use? if not, don't tell them <grin>

 

i wish my pops would hook me up with a y-pipe after i graduated, but it'd be better if he got me the STILLEN supercharger. then you would know he's reall glad you graduated.

 

all they said was "IT BETTER PASS SMOG!" but im shure I will pass one way or the other

 

ok Im confused I need a CA SPEC pipe for a 97 max. I went to Stillen,cattman,warpspeed's Web sites. Stillen doesnt specify fed or ca spec, warpspeed says 95-99 FED, Cattman says (ALL 1995-1998 Maximas/I30s. 1999s with Federal emissions only*) but I dont like their high price. Is there a CA pipe for a 97? some of you might tell me to "use search" but im out of time.

 

go to maximadriver.com look at the pipe that the Socal guys are using .. buy that one.. cheston has a 97 ask him.. email him.. you will get a quicker response

 

the stillen pipe is a two-piece design.... if you have cali spec, you don't use the front piece that bolts up to the manifold since you have a pre-cat there....

 

I got confused as well. E-mailed Brian Catts and he told me that it would work on my car.

What the web site is saying is;

ALL 1995-1998 Maximas/I30s . . . .meaning all Fed AND Cali spec Maximas for the 95-98 model years

1999 Max, just the Fed spec only.

That Y pipe will fit every 95-99 Max, EXCEPT the 99 California spec one.


DW

 

Ok I just ordered the Cattman pipe. I called up stillen and jason or someone talked about no such thing as CA spec or fed spec and emissions n'stuff whatever. I payed $10 more for the better SS pipe anyways.

 

hey nismo, i like your mods. are those Stillen air fresheners? how much HP? are they easy to install? i want some!

 

Yes, they are genuine $tillen air fresheners. only $49.95! I havent Dyno'ed them yet but the nose dyno tells me its worth a good 10hp since they are visible from outside of the car!

 

think they'll fit my 3rd gen?

 

are you shure you can handle the power?

 

i hope so. i might need to get me a racing harness and a helmet...

 

maybe if we order 2, it would get us both out of SMC??

 

you will never get out of SMC... you are here for life..