What exhaust system do you have

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Beancooker)

eastTN-Chip — 2009-07-01T08:57:38-08:00

Cattman muffler, all I got so far. The sound is great, a deep rumble that gets better with increase in RPM. I can`t wait to get the rest of the system.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Beancooker)

Street1 — 2009-06-29T10:36:59-08:00

custom 3" magnaflow exhaust with a double wall tip, (removed resonator)...perfect deep n smooth sound....

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Shargore2000)

spreprts — 2009-02-13T23:35:25-08:00

I've been told Borla a couple times. I've been leaning towards Magnaflow. Just trying not to follow the pack. Anyone have any lnks to a Max with a Borla setup?

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Beancooker)

Shargore2000 — 2009-02-12T21:20:27-08:00

I have a 2000 I30, someone please tell me whats a good exhaust system for this car. I want it to sound like the G35 or as close as it can.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Beancooker)

blacky_s13 — 2009-02-09T20:48:58-08:00

Borla!!!

Re: (04NISMOMAXIMA)

spreprts — 2009-02-05T22:30:26-08:00

I've got a '97 5spd with stock exhaust back to a Dynomax muffler and local muffler shop exhaust tip. It doesn't sound bad inside the car, slightly drony at about 60. You really can't hear it outside the car. It sounds like it wants to rumble but obviously I have restriction issues pre muffler. I want to take out the factory resonator for now till i can afford more. How much louder or more annoying does anyone think it'll get? I am trying to avoid the Honda fart can sound. After reading all of this thread I'm kinda leaning to get rid of the Dynomax and get a Magnaflow. The Dynomax is the straight thru design you find at Advance. I just bought my first Max last year and now I see I might have jumped the gun on this.

04NISMOMAXIMA — 2009-01-19T10:04:58-08:00

Nismo Cat back, Came on the car when I bought it. sounds great but drones alot on the highway in high gear.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (ghostmaximat)

Chris92SE — 2009-01-18T10:38:58-08:00

I voted in this poll, but never got around to explaining my setup. I guess it might be helpful for 3rd gen owners.

My set up is:

Old Cattman stainless y-pipe (I don't know if they still make them for the VE)

Stock cat (I have a test pipe for racing)

GReddy SP1 cat-back exhaust

Here is what it looks like (with my old wheels):

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Beancooker)

ghostmaximat — 2008-10-19T08:56:56-08:00

On my first 4th Gen I was running the Warpspeed Y-pipe back exhaust with Magnaflow muffler and it was extremely loud. I set off every alarm system when I pass

http://memimage.cardomain.com/...jpgby.

On my turbo 4th Gen . I am running a custom 3 inch exhaust with Hks Hi Power

http://memimage.cardomain.com/...l.jpg

Re: What exhaust system do you have (kzoosho)

CHORAY911 — 2008-10-02T20:54:12-08:00

Its all crustem! I hooked up with a guy at a local Maxi Muffler that liked to tinker. I gave him a 3" Magnaflow polished muffler and 2 180 degree mandrel bent U's that I got from Summit Racing, and he welded it up for $150. Full 3" cat back for less than $400. Ill try and post up some picks after the weekend.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Klepton)

kzoosho — 2008-09-25T10:06:20-08:00

3 inch, no cat , res , or muff.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (KineKilla)

Klepton — 2008-09-25T09:10:52-08:00

I was hoping for the same thing, but haven't had any replies whatsoever in over a month. I went over to YouTube and searched for both exhaust systems. I found videos for several Maximas with the Megan Catback, but none with the Vibrant StreetPower Catback. I did, however, find other cars with the Vibrant exhaust. In comparing the sounds of the two exhaust systems, I like the Vibrant better. In my opinion, the Megan system sounded more like a "fart can" on a 4-cylinder ricer car. The Vibrant system, on the other hand, had a lower, deeper throaty sound to it resembling that of a mean V8. I am going to purchase the Vibrant StreetPower Catback Exhaust system for my car.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Klepton)

KineKilla — 2008-09-09T06:40:30-08:00

I was hoping someone would have some sound clips from their cars for comparison reasons..if anyone does please post them up.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (b_eaze)

Klepton — 2008-08-21T01:29:08-08:00

Anyone know the difference (or have any opinions/preferences) between the Vibrant Catback Exhaust System and the Megan Racing Catback Exhaust System for a 1999 Infiniti I30? For those that have either installed, what kind of sound does the system produce? I'm trying to decide on which one of the two to buy and would like to know the pros/cons of each. Thanks in advance ...

Modified by Klepton at 10:57 AM 8/21/2008

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Beancooker)

b_eaze — 2008-08-09T17:12:54-08:00

I'm stock BUT..... warpspeed y pipe has been order and an Ebay catback sitting in the living room. I'll let youknow how it goes

Re: What exhaust system do you have (KnowMan)

maximaman — 2008-07-29T13:36:03-08:00

good job knowman. I will probably be like you when im 61 but a little more enthusiastic about wrenching.

I only got hollow cats in my exhaust im saving for the warpspeed ss but with my custom short ram cold air intake (ask me how) my exhaust note is already pretty loud.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Beancooker)

KnowMan — 2008-05-29T07:11:01-08:00

I had a GReddy cat-back on my 1998 Max SE. Very good quality, good looks - single oval tip - and very nice, low growl. On my '01 Max SE, I could not find a comparable GReddy cat-back. So I researched and found the Cattman. Not quite as 'finished' looking as the GReddy - but superb quality and, again, a low growl on idle and at low speed. Open it up and it has a very authoritative howl, enjoyable, but not so loud as to be bothersome. Good combination with a modified cold-air intake. I'm pretty happy. I'm not a 'tuner' type, but a 61-year-old guy who enjoys driving . . .

guitarpro_1st — 2008-05-26T17:58:14-08:00

this might sound gay but i have brand new stock from the front to the back to me a cleaner quieter car sounds better than all that rumble

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Beancooker)

nistangclan727 — 2008-05-22T22:20:52-08:00

how does teh greddy evo2 sound on the 5.5? i lookd on youtube for clips but didnt find 5.5s . my buddy had one on his 3gen eclipse n it sounded nice. im lookin for somethin real low like a borla sound

PBfrEAk — 2008-05-16T17:10:26-08:00

I can't believe I haven't posted in this thread yet.

I have a "custom" intake (which I'm still working on different setups to see which works the best), a Warpspeed Y-pipe to the stock cat, to 2.5 inch piping out to a Magnaflow dual tip oval canister.

To be honest, I'm not too happy with it right now. I didn't put a resonator on...BIG mistake. Its quite loud. Which if my car was a stick I would like but with it being auto it just seems queer.

I also am not happy with how it was put on. There is an unnecessary (IMO) amount of bends in the piping and I'm not happy with the angle (downward) of my muffler.

Over all though I think it was one of the best mods done so far (mainly the WSP Y-pipe and intake). I want to try a quieter muffler the next couple weeks. Possibly either a flowmaster or maybe just a stock muffler from a 5th gen.

Re: (snwbrdr435)

sweet3rdgen — 2008-05-09T14:44:11-08:00

Warpspeed 2.5" exhaust with Magnaflow cat and twin tip muffler.

Re: (THT)

snwbrdr435 — 2008-05-09T14:35:09-08:00

ok i have a warpspeed ypipe and i want to get the megan racing catback for my 00 I30
can anyone give me any feedback on the sound i would like to have something that isnt poppy and empty sounding.

THT — 2008-04-28T20:20:14-08:00

VQ30 headers (VQ35 engine)
WSP y-pipe (before they went to crap)
GReddy SP2 w/ an additional 18" SS resonator

Re: What exhaust system do you have (02maxSE)

NewfoundlandDude — 2008-04-04T12:16:30-08:00

You're right about the Y-pipe.
Coming off of the cat (Cat-back), you have a resonator, then the B-pipe, then the rear section.
The B-pipe on our cars makes a 90 degree bend (From facing the back of the car, to facing the passenger side, then about 2' straight, then another 90 deg bend to face the rear again).
The end of the B-pipe begins to curve upward to go over the rear axle.
The "Rear section" then connects to the B-pipe, goes the rest of the way around the axle, then down to the muffler.
Hope this helps.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (audtatious)

02maxSE — 2008-04-04T12:11:07-08:00

finally someone is online. question about exhaust, what's the difference in y-pipe and b-pipe? i have an 02 max. the y-pipe comes straight off the headers right, then to the cat, and then catback? i can't afford to do the headers right now but want to kow the exact parts to buy to do from the headers on back. can you help me out?

Re: What exhaust system do you have (beancooker)

kzoosho — 2008-01-02T11:12:23-08:00

I have all custom 2.5 in down pipe to a 3 inch custom bent pipe. 3 inch inlet with a 4.5 inch tip.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (nissan_star)

Big_E-Dog — 2008-01-01T19:39:22-08:00

t3 turbocharger with 2.5 all the way out with a flowmaster 40 series with a carbon fiber tip...

Re: What exhaust system do you have (beancooker)

nissan_star — 2007-12-10T19:38:56-08:00

HKS sport mufler, dual polished 3.5 tips, sounds really good when paired up with an Injen CAI. Resonates deep through 2k to 3k like a VQ should. higher then 3k and it sounds flat out mean.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (rroderiques77)

Presscott707 — 2007-12-08T21:15:47-08:00

got a cattmen muffler to go along with the rest of the system and it sounds great.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (beancooker)

rroderiques77 — 2007-11-30T13:33:41-08:00

I run Stillen headers with 1 highflow cat, resonator and flowmaster two chambered muffler. I ran two tips by wrapping the second one around underneath the spare tire. I came out pretty cool! Sounds a little aggresive... [IMG][/IMG]

Modified by rroderiques77 at 2:07 PM 11/30/2007

Re: What exhaust system do you have (blackmax23)

asianstyle — 2007-10-29T15:05:06-08:00

warpspeed y-pipe with magnaflow 14816 muffler

http://s102.photobucket.com/al...2.flv

Re: What exhaust system do you have (beancooker)

blackmax23 — 2007-10-28T20:50:47-08:00

Injen CAI, Warpspeed SS y-pipe, hi-flow cat, custom dual exhaust with Medallion style mufflers...I think I'm taking those off though and going with a cleaner look. That's as far as my mods go with the exhaust anyway. The only stock part of my exhaust is the b-pipe with resonator, debating whether or not I wanna take that off. I posted these vids before, but I'll post them again to go along with the exhaust post!!!

before y pipe...
http://videos.streetfire.net/v...3.htm

after y pipe...
http://videos.streetfire.net/v...b.htm

Re: What exhaust system do you have (gofast02)

blueis300 — 2007-09-12T18:00:12-08:00

Custom 3" from y pipe minus resonator to 2 magnaflow mufflers with silverline SS dual tips.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Chris93se)

gofast02 — 2007-09-12T14:09:06-08:00

wats going on i was just wondering what the difference would be if i just

eliminated the resinator will it sound better or worst? I just intalled

cattman y-pipe and want more sound

Re: What exhaust system do you have (audtatious)

Chris93se — 2007-09-06T19:32:03-08:00

Stock Gonna add on an electronic cut-out though sneaky sneaky

Re: What exhaust system do you have (RocCefiro)

audtatious — 2007-09-06T09:28:55-08:00

I had a similar issue with the WarpSpeed B-pipe. The muffler shop had to add at least an 8" section for it to fit.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (RocCefiro)

RocCefiro — 2007-09-05T21:56:22-08:00

Okay! Well, I ordered the Megan Racing NA type catback model# CBS-NM95.

It fit perfectly, except for the fact that the I30 was a bit longer... like 8". There was a gap between the back of the catalytic converter and the front of the exhaust system. I called them and pretty much told them I had a 96 maxima, so they are going to send me an extra attachement pipe (which they should have sent in the first place) for free. In the meantime, I had a custom pipe with flanges on each side to connect the system.

My I30 sounds great now!

Re: What exhaust system do you have (RocCefiro)

RocCefiro — 2007-09-04T18:31:57-08:00

No answer? Oh well, I'm getting it tomorrow and having a friend install it. If there's any issues, I'll let everyone know in case they want to try this out as well.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (chriskapinos)

RocCefiro — 2007-09-01T09:03:22-08:00

I just bought the Megan Racing catback. How hard would it be to put onto my 96 I30?

Re: What exhaust system do you have (beancooker)

chriskapinos — 2007-08-29T15:51:32-08:00

budget y pipe, stock catback, 2002 i 30 muffler =/

Re: What exhaust system do you have (NewfoundlandDude)

Presscott707 — 2007-08-27T16:30:12-08:00

cattmen all the way with a stock muffler ( ran out of $$$$ for now

Re: What exhaust system do you have (jltibbs)

NewfoundlandDude — 2007-08-12T18:58:27-08:00

Hey thanks for the help bud.
I actually ordered the parts to fabricate something almost exactly the same as that with a 2.5" inlet this week (Instead of the 2.25). Nobody in St. John's, Newfoundland was any real help while I was looking, so I ordered from an online source.
1) I bought a universal Magnaflow dual tip muffler Part # 14218
2) A set of ebay tips to pretty it up a little
3) A magnaflux resonator Part # 14501
4) A "High Flow Cat" Part # 91006 Because mine is extremely rusty-looking, and with the new stainless exhaust, it would be an eye-sore. Plus I didn't want to sand-blast a catylitic converter.

I'm going to go with a 2.5" custom Magnaflow job coming from a Warpspeed-Y. Has anyone tried to replace the front pre-cat coming from the front header on a cali-spec? Is there a problem with throuwing codes?
It seems strange to spend the money on a Y-pipe, and still have to put up with the front pre-cat???

Also, does anyone see any major problems with this sounding like garbage before I get the work done? (Probably 2-3 weeks to get everything here....)

Re: What exhaust system do you have (NewfoundlandDude)

jltibbs — 2007-08-12T18:13:37-08:00

i think this muffler would look sweet on the AE. where are you located? if you have an advance auto parts near you just give them the partg number and tell them to order it for you. if not, you can paypal me, i can order through advance (cause i work there), and ship it to you once it comes to the store. as far as the resonator is concerned, run any glasspack in reverse from normal and there you are.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (beancooker)

NewfoundlandDude — 2007-08-08T05:48:44-08:00

Where do you guys get all of your Magnaflow Components?
I am looking for a stainless steel muffler with dual tips and a 2.5" inlet, but I can't seem to find one anywhere. I also want an 18 or 24" resonator (2.5"), or possibly two shorter resonators. Any help with finding this stuff would be awesome.....

Re: What exhaust system do you have (99max~sel)

blueis300 — 2007-08-06T19:39:43-08:00

Ive got a 3" from y pipe back , no resonator to 2 magnaflow mufflers with SS tips.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (915max)

99max~sel — 2007-08-06T18:38:18-08:00

Quote, originally posted by 915max raquo;

A magnaflow muffler w/ custom catback is a whole lot cheaper than the SP2(at least from back in the day when I did the exhaust. I dont know how much it runs for now.
I currently have a 5x8 oval body Magnaflow street series muffler (89.00 on ebay*new*), two resonators(35.00 ebay*new*) and 2.25 tubing straight to the test pipe (150.00).

I just mimicked the SP2's design, thats why I have two resonators, which are located on the straight tubing before it reaches the muffler.

My exhaust set-up:
Aside from what I mentioned above,
Custom enterprise test pipe
OBX headers

SP2. quit looking under my car!

Re: What exhaust system do you have (lightsout)

Fezzik — 2007-08-03T16:02:23-08:00

Cattman Headers (the tester series)
stock cat
Custom b-pipe
stock rear exhaust customized to fit a larger flange :D

Re: What exhaust system do you have (beancooker)

lightsout — 2007-08-01T15:04:13-08:00

Stainless Steel Stillen Cat Back exhaust...it's smoooooth, but aggressive!!

Re: What exhaust system do you have (brianw)

Beancooker — 2007-07-29T10:17:05-08:00

Quote, originally posted by brianw raquo;

Jeebus, I get far better prices than I appreciate (CA-spec 4th gen it's $105 for me, $140 is Nissan list price...). I think you can get that price or close to it from any good Nissan discount parts dealer, check the various sticky threads on "common problems and where to get parts"...

I did. The best price I could get was thru Gary.

Quote, originally posted by brianw raquo;

(and $500 for o2 sensors? wtf? genuine Nissan replacements are $90-125, labor is about 5 minutes' worth...)

I have been working 75+ hours a week. I simply do not have time or energy for that.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (brianw)

Klepton — 2007-07-29T10:07:23-08:00

In that case, it's not worth adding a cat-back exhaust system. I guess the only reason I'd consider it would be for the sound my car would make with it. Although the Hi-flow cat doesn't do anything I decided to purchase it along with the Y-pipe because it was a good, packaged deal.

I've now read some posts about it needing an "adaptive learning" period of time. Therefore, does my ECU even need to be reset?

Thanks for all your insight!

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Klepton)

brianw — 2007-07-27T17:44:41-08:00

vbxmaxima.8m.com has the reset procedure, the FSM does... or you can just unplug the battery... i think it's 2 hours.

All the parts work as a system. You'll see 10-12whp and 10-12/wtq with a y-pipe alone, but adding a highflow cat and an exhaust probably won't do much more PEAK hp/tq... you might see 15-20whp and 15-20wtq total. However, the gain at each point on the RPM curve hopefully will be higher than with just the biggest power adder (the y-pipe) installed.

So if you've already got a y-pipe installed, the high-flow cat doesn't really add any power to an NA car, the catback is probably only a few whp/wtq more...

Re: What exhaust system do you have (xMx)

Klepton — 2007-07-27T07:00:17-08:00

I just had my Warpspeed Y-pipe and Magnaflow Performance Cat installed. I don't hear much of a difference outside the car, but inside I can hear and feel a little bit of the "bass" part of the sound. If the HP gain from these parts is about 5-10HP, how much of a gain would I get by adding a Megan Catback system?

Also, does anyone know how long the battery must remain disconnected in order for the ECU to be reset/reprogrammed? OR is there a faster way to accomplish this?

Re: What exhaust system do you have (brianw)

xMx — 2007-07-26T21:59:51-08:00

well the exhaust will give you a slight increase in hp, not much though im guessing around 5 to 10. so it won't really matter what exhaust you get that's my thinking. i just got the megan cause its deep and loud, too bad i gotta keep the silencer on most of the time though -_-. and i have an auto 95. =) personal satisfaction all the way here

Re: What exhaust system do you have (Klepton)

brianw — 2007-07-25T14:36:49-08:00

Well if you don't mind loud, grab anything you want.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (beancooker)

Klepton — 2007-07-25T09:34:06-08:00

I just purchased a Warpspeed Y-pipe Hi-flow Cat and am waiting for the shipment to arrive. I am considering adding the Megan Cat-back exhaust system. However, I am not too sure what the best exhaust setup is for my car considering my needs.

If my car is automatic and I don't plan on racing it, is it even worth adding a cat-back to it? I know the Y-pipe is supposed to give you the best bang for its buck as far as HP gains, which is why I purchased it, but I'm only looking for an increase in HP for personal satisfaction while doing my daily driving.

Re: What exhaust system do you have (brianw)

xMx — 2007-07-24T23:40:28-08:00

haha yeah i have a megan and its louddd but its not annoying loud. or thats what i think. ii love it hah

Re: What exhaust system do you have (NismO2Max)

brianw — 2007-07-22T23:58:04-08:00

Megan Racing is loud as hell. I used to hear 'em drive by all the time on testing runs...

Re: What exhaust system do you have (stillena33driver)

NismO2Max — 2007-07-22T08:27:02-08:00

I'm running stock but cant wait to buy the new Megan Racing catback

Usuck! — 2007-07-21T08:26:05-08:00

well for right now, im running stock exhaust, but idk if i wanta get any exhaust yet anyways, I have an automatic and i dont like the way it sounds w/ autos lol, only thing i might do it put larger piping to newer maxima mufflers and tips. I love there dual exhaust look!

Re: What exhaust system do you have (beancooker)

brianw — 2007-07-02T19:14:34-08:00