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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Fitment Questions on headers and piping

Good Morning guys, Do any of you know if this will fit our 6th gens... The kit is for 06 Altima 3.5 SER... If so, are there any extra parts or problems I should know about before I make a purchase???



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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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I dont know the answer to that question, I am going to guess the won't bolt directly up.
Why not just go with the Cattman's headers?
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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I dont know the answer to that question, I am going to guess the won't bolt directly up.
Why not just go with the Cattman's headers?
How much do Cattman Headers cost??
And why wouldn't they fit? I thought the 3.5 Altima and our 6 gens have the same Chassis and engine set up???

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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Yeah these have been installed on a few rides... some parts are a bit tricky... some trimming here and there... They do fit, but with a little work.

And I know they are a lot cheaper than the Cattman headers, but do yourself a favor and spend a little more for them, since they are made in the USA by a great guy, while these are just some Chinese knock-offs.

Start saving up!
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRell1981
How much do Cattman Headers cost??
Prices are in his April group deal... Seriously, jump on them when you have the $!

http://forums.maxima.org/group-deals...pril-sale.html

Heck... get the headers, y-pipe, and full catback exhaust... one-stop shopping!
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Yeah these have been installed on a few rides... some parts are a bit tricky... some trimming here and there... They do fit, but with a little work.

And I know they are a lot cheaper than the Cattman headers, but do yourself a favor and spend a little more for them, since they are made in the USA by a great guy, while these are just some Chinese knock-offs.

Start saving up!

Thanks guys for the info... I looked over Cattmans prices and they're wayyyyy out of my price range. I found a couple of set ups ranging from $75 to $300 for everything, and Cattmans price is $1205.00
Even if I had to weld or bend these to fit properly, I'd still save up to $700.00.... What do you guys think??
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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There's no hurry. Save up the money and support a small US business instead of sending your money to China.
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Word! And I know that Cattman products are definitely high quality, but I also understand a budget. Do what is best for you but Oolatec makes a great point.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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well #1 the ebay headers your showing poics of arent even dyno proven for anything infact i was reding about a dude with an altima that used some garbage like that and dynoed lower than his baseline so id go with everyone else and support brian and buy some proven products
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Thanks guys for the info... I looked over Cattmans prices and they're wayyyyy out of my price range. I found a couple of set ups ranging from $75 to $300 for everything, and Cattmans price is $1205.00
Even if I had to weld or bend these to fit properly, I'd still save up to $700.00.... What do you guys think??
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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[QUOTE=BigRell1981;6967662]Good Morning guys, Do any of you know if this will fit our 6th gens... The kit is for 06 Altima 3.5 SER... If so, are there any extra parts or problems I should know about before I make a purchase???


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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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I to was interested in buying a set of headers and Y pipe and was wondering the same thing, has anybody actually tried a set of these. I was also wondering what will you need not to get a CEL?
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Go Cattman. Stay clear of chinese headers. The CEL stays off if you have O2 sensors before and after the cats. The ECU wants to make sure that the cat is working and thats how they do it.
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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Built in Smyrna, TN...
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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I myself was looking at the OBX pair does anybody have any experience with these?
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Built in Smyrna, TN...
That's exactly what I was thinking ha

Kinda strange when "American" cars are made in mexico and "japanese" cars are made in the US.

What has the world come to?!
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 05MaXRiDeR
I myself was looking at the OBX pair does anybody have any experience with these?
A few 5th Genners have them... honestly, save up for Cattman. There are absolutely no fitment/quality issues with Brian's headers.
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Oolatec
A few 5th Genners have them... honestly, save up for Cattman. There are absolutely no fitment/quality issues with Brian's headers.
Again thanks guys for the responses... When it comes to Cattmans header I totally understand that alot of people are happy with them, especially you, Oolatec..... And then they're people with other headers that are happy as well..
But honestly, I think that Cattmans' headers and Y-pipe are over priced... With the $1200.00 that I would spend on Cattman products, I could get my headers, Y-pipe, LED Taillights, 07-08 Back Bumper, 07-08 spoiler and still have $360.00 left over...
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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True enough... but in this case, you really do get what you paid for... of course I'm a fan. I have Brian's headers and y-pipe... both mods together have given me more go than all my other mods combined...
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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I know a couple of people that have this headers and they love it, i just got mines last week and i'm planing to install them in the next couple of weeks, i know that cattman make some good products but $1200 is way to costly right now
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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You could get Brian's headers and y-pipe with cat, and a Greddy SP2 knock-off exhaust... that'd lower the price by quite a bit...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...Q5fAccessories
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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I have ebay headers no problem, no cel, runnin o2 simulators no complaints so does a few members on here. Never had to trim anything just actually brought a resonator to tone down abit and factory gaskets 11$ thats it. They are all the same thing to me just my 2cents. The only situation Ive noticed on some 6gens that these headers were for Altima ser which most were manual so the clearence for a 6gen max with a 6sp,4sp auto,and CVT would not have cleareance issue at all. But a 5sp Auto the cleareance is close to starter because of its location,and also just have to weld the egr pipe since it doesnt have fittin but this is not major issue simple task.. the quality is good. So if your installer knows what he's doin you shouldnt have a problem. My car runs great and performs well . Just here to give some input but its your choice and not expensive like the other route Cattman is a great product but for some its out of our price range.
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 2theMaX05
I have ebay headers no problem, no cel, runnin o2 simulators no complaints so does a few members on here. Never had to trim anything just actually brought a resonator to tone down abit and factory gaskets 11$ thats it. They are all the same thing to me just my 2cents. The only situation Ive noticed on some 6gens that these headers were for Altima ser which most were manual so the clearence for a 6gen max with a 6sp,4sp auto,and CVT would not have cleareance issue at all. But a 5sp Auto the cleareance is close to starter because of its location,and also just have to weld the egr pipe since it doesnt have fittin but this is not major issue simple task.. the quality is good. So if your installer knows what he's doin you shouldnt have a problem. My car runs great and performs well . Just here to give some input but its your choice and not expensive like the other route Cattman is a great product but for some its out of our price range.
got pics?

i tried these same ebay headers and had all sorts of fitment issues, not worth the trouble...better off getting cattman, at least you know you wont have issues and in the long run is better worth it.
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