A/C test pipes being made now... Maybe

[trigger_storey]

I contacted aaron teng from top speed auto a couple weeks ago and today I got a reply that they are in some production runs now for 08-2011 Altima Coupe 3.5L test pipes. They will be available on the website shortly and he would send me some pictures and pricing as soon as they were available. He said the will be right around the same price as the 350z test pipes which were $125. Heres a link to them in case you wanted to see what they look like. You can either run o2 simulators so you dont throw a code or have some sort of tuner that can turn the check engine light off when it comes on.

http://www.topspeedauto.com/ProductCart ... oduct=2172

Maybe not the most well known or reputable place to be making them but at least something is coming out. I had also talked to berk technologies and they said as of now they arent going to be producing anything anytime soon but that the altima and maxima are both on the list of things for the future. Anyways heres the info. Maybe someone else will be interested in these like me.

[fenderpicks]

Wow these guys have a Exhaust System for our Altima 08-10 for 400$ o.O

[trigger_storey]

Yea its the same one you can get off ebay for around $300. Dual fartcans... Thats there ebay store that sells most of them.

[fenderpicks]

Dang man 275 for the exhaust 45 for the shipping o.O
This is like the cheapest exhaust out there for the altima

[soxypoo]

ok stupid question for a noob ... what are test pipe ??? are they for improve HP ? i have y-pipe and nismo exhaust , do they fit with those 2 components ?
thanks

[wade001]

a test pipe is meant to replace the cat in the exhaust. it was origionally designed the help shops pinpoint a cars problem in exhaust, like a bad cat. and yes, as far as i know it improves HP because there isn't a restrictive cat there which helps improve exhaust flow.

[jewelz505]

DUUUDE IM ALL OVER THESE WHEN THEY COME OUT!!!!!
good look Trigger,thanks!keep us posted PLEASE!

[wade001]

but doing so will most likely throw a code and effect your fuel milage, and if you have emissions in ur state it won't pass. but you can simply put the cat back on for the inspection lol ^_-

[Ranga14]

wow, it's nice to see some companies are still thinking about us. This looks like a great mod.

[DJ_B_Easy]

Uhhhhhh...
Racingline Y Pipe already reomves the 3rd cat, this would take care of the first 2 I assume? Actually, where the heck are the first 2? Front of downpipes?

[CoupeVQ35CVT]

The Y-pipe already removes the main catalytic converter, as mentioned above. The 2 remaining pre-cats are attached right below each of the stock exhaust manifolds/header units, 1 on each side. Unless this removes THOSE, I don't see much of a point. For a $150 more you could get the Y-pipe instead and get a better deal for your buck.

If this is to remove the precats, then yes the car will throw codes and you will not have a proper running engine I'd think, without some workaround or fix. Will be interesting to see what this looks like though.

Edit: Wait a minute! So if these folks are the ones making the dual fart can exhaust for cheap and selling on ebay..... hmmm... maybe this "test" pipe is actually an ebay Y-pipe? Finally? Haha!

[DJ_B_Easy]

Edit: Wait a minute! So if these folks are the ones making the dual fart can exhaust for cheap and selling on ebay..... hmmm... maybe this "test" pipe is actually an ebay Y-pipe? Finally? Haha!

OMG this would be amazing for everyone in the community that doesnt already have it. Not sure thats what it is though, check the pic of the Z model in the link.

[soxypoo]

so it will work with te y-pipe also right ??? if it is then i would get those ASAP

[trigger_storey]

This will replace the first two pre cats which is technically the downpipes. It is basically what the racingline y pipe connects to. So you can get these, and have the racingline y-pipe and whatever other exhaust you are currently running. If you have ever done any mods to any other cars that have test pipes then you know on a stock car this will throw a code. But if you have a bd gt tuner, or are using uprev, utec etc, these tuners can get rid of the code. Also they sell something called a O2 optimizer quite a few places that basically just tricks your O2 sensors into thinking that they are fine all the time. Either route you go you should gain a good amount of power and the sound will be more aggressive. As soon as they come out I will be getting some and Im gonna get the Uprev dealer close to me to tune the code out in my tune. Any questions just hit me up as Ive owned 2 cars now before my a/c that I had test pipes on. It may or may not pass inspection in states that use OBD2 testing, depending on how the tuner went about getting rid of the code, and if they do a visual which I doubt they look all the way up into there then it wont pass visual. But its a easy swap for the outcome and anyone can do it in there garage with some handtools and a jack or ramps if you need to switch back to the precats for inspection day. If you wanna wait then berk technologies said they would be coming out with test pipes and HFC's in the future the same as they offer for the g35/350z/g37/370z etc.

[soxypoo]

nice info man ... thanks look like santa need to add another present to the list

[Ranga14]

Nothing new for me. Darn.

[DJ_B_Easy]

Nothing new for me. Darn.

Dude...

Turbo > Test Pipes

Stop rubbing it in!

[jewelz505]

Ranga, u get ur 2.5 GODZIRRA tuned yet? what u think ur puttin to the wheels nowdays?

[CoupeVQ35CVT]

Ranga, u get ur 2.5 GODZIRRA tuned yet? what u think ur puttin to the wheels nowdays?

*Cough* You said 2.5 *cough*

[CoupeVQ35CVT]

This will replace the first two pre cats which is technically the downpipes. It is basically what the racingline y pipe connects to. So you can get these, and have the racingline y-pipe and whatever other exhaust you are currently running. If you have ever done any mods to any other cars that have test pipes then you know on a stock car this will throw a code. But if you have a bd gt tuner, or are using uprev, utec etc, these tuners can get rid of the code. Also they sell something called a O2 optimizer quite a few places that basically just tricks your O2 sensors into thinking that they are fine all the time. Either route you go you should gain a good amount of power and the sound will be more aggressive. As soon as they come out I will be getting some and Im gonna get the Uprev dealer close to me to tune the code out in my tune. Any questions just hit me up as Ive owned 2 cars now before my a/c that I had test pipes on. It may or may not pass inspection in states that use OBD2 testing, depending on how the tuner went about getting rid of the code, and if they do a visual which I doubt they look all the way up into there then it wont pass visual. But its a easy swap for the outcome and anyone can do it in there garage with some handtools and a jack or ramps if you need to switch back to the precats for inspection day. If you wanna wait then berk technologies said they would be coming out with test pipes and HFC's in the future the same as they offer for the g35/350z/g37/370z etc.

Wow good info. I would be worried about inspection, not sure how they check it in Texas, even though I've been through 3-4 of them, but never had any issues since I never had zero cats on the car. Hah. But sounds like it would be the next best thing to having a true set of headers for our cars....Hmm..

I think being catless altogether would also mean you gain some rasp from my previous and current experience (Ranga14 already has that issue to some extent with his turbo setup) with some loud popping etc., so I'd think having a resonator put in would really come in handy for those running Nismo or other catbacks (including the stock one) that don't have one. Plus it sounds much more "toned" if that makes sense.

Can't wait for these to hit the streets and get some videos to listen to.

[jewelz505]

"Loud popping" FTMFW!!!! ha-
o-dang i did say 2.5 huh, 3hreeeee.5! sorry.

[nismogxs21]

curious to kno the pricing of these things when they're released & the gains (sound & performance wise)

& with combination w/ the y-pipe... cant wait!!!!!

[jewelz505]

(just throwing this out there, not trying to rain on everybodys parade)
i emailed TS the other day in reference to the test pipes and this is the answer i got:

Hi Eugene,
We are not developing the test pipes for the Altima at this moment. Thank you and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 

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Aaron Teng
Sales Manager

Top Speed Auto
4109 Billy Mitchell Dr.
Addison TX 75001
Tel:  972-233-0888
Fax: 972-233-0800
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.TopSpeedAuto.com
AIM: TopSpeedAaron

(OP)-U BETTER GET ON IT MANG!! verify for us , ill be in contact with them too. TS needs to be a sponsor of Nico!! *hint-hint*

[trigger_storey]

Well this is the email I got after a couple months of emailing them info and asking questions. At first they said the same thing as that email posted by jewelz505. But this is the email I just recieved this week.



Hi, those are currently under production and will be released before the end of this year. Thank you.

--
Aaron Teng
Sales Manager

Top Speed Auto
4109 Billy Mitchell Dr.
Addison TX 75001
Tel: 972-233-0888
Fax: 972-233-0800
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.TopSpeedAuto.com
AIM: TopSpeedAaron


So either they are full of S**T or someone is getting things mixed up on models etc. That email was from 2 days ago so... If some for some reason they are full of crap I know Berk technologies will be offering something soon. We will see I guess. Too many promises and not enough results. If for some reason they dont, Im gonna be getting some made. I talked to a exhaust shop here who builds headers for dirt track cars and they said if I can get the right mounts and then bring in the stock pre cats they can measure them up and build some for me with o2 sensors bungs welded in place. I wasnt given a price until they see what all is involved but this is the route Im gonna go if someone doesnt come out with something soon. We will see I guess.

[jewelz505]

I got that email TODAY trigger!..this afternoon.

[trigger_storey]

Something is fishy man. LOL I dont really care whether that company makes them or not. Id just like to see someone make them. Especially if they email you and say they are. I dont know what that guy is thinking, maybe he is confused or something. I wrote him again yesterday. We will see what the response is.

[DJ_B_Easy]

Someone email them a link to this thread, get them in touch with NICO moderators, and lets make some money for the site and some mods for our cars at the same time.

[trigger_storey]

Well I just got a response from him today. Im not sure why the previous email stated they were in production and he was confused or what. But this is what I wrote him...

"I belong to a forum (nicoclub) where quite a few people are looking forward to some test pipes for the 3.5L altima coupe and there seems to be a debate on whether or not you guys are considering even making these. I posted a link that you said they were under production and then someone else that you wrote them stating that you were not developing anything for the altima at this time. So Im just trying to get a definite answer on whether this is something that is possible or if you are honestly not going to be getting into making these. If not I am going to be getting it contact with other companies to try to get something involving test pipes or HFC's made for our version of the altima coupe. I know quite a few other forum members are also looking forward to seeing a product relative to this become available.Thank you for your time and help. I appreciate it."

This is the reply I got today from Aaron...

"Jeremy,

We have a catback system for the Altima coupe and we believe that the market might not be big enough for us to manufacture another part for it. It might be the economy and it might be just the market. That's why we are not developing the test pipes for the Altima at the moment. But if you can create a group buy (50-60 people) then we can definitely work something out. Thank you.

So I guess if a group buy could be possible and it seems like we could make something happen. But 50-60 people I dont know. Thats alot of people and I dont know if everyone is going to want to spend $125 dollars on test pipes. Just food for thought....

[DJ_B_Easy]

Someone email them a link to this thread, get them in touch with NICO moderators, and lets make some money for the site and some mods for our cars at the same time.

Soooo lets do this....

[foxx310]

I called them and they seemed dumb founded about it. I asked if it was even a consideration but the dude didn't seem to know anything, i will try and speak to some one else, but for now lets stay optimistic