Construction - All systems are constructed of mandrel-bent, T-304 stainless steel (or aluminized mild steel) in 3" diameter. BRM's systems are not "mass-produced" and are manufactured by hand. Our fabricators have over 100 years combined experience in custom exhaust design, and we recently sold our 700th catback for the S-chassis.
MIG welding is used for most welds, some TIG welding is utilized. Flanges are 3/8" billet pieces, whereas the competition uses thin, flimsy STAMPED STEEL flanges.
Muffler, resonator, catalytic converter, and tips are ALL Magnaflow units. We've found their stuff to be the best-suited to these applications.
Here's a picture of our prototype system. Production units will have nicer hangers, and we'll probably take a much sexier picture...
Sound - BRM catbacks are designed for a non-ricey, throaty sound. Deep rumble at idle, and an aggressive, deep tone throughout the RPM range. Can't say much more here, except for NO RICE.
Appearance - BRM believes in maintaining a stock fitment and appearance, and as such, the flashiest thing you'll see is the chrome tips. No weird, unnecessary angled canisters or anything like that. Just clean, timeless style.
Tips - All systems are dual 2.5" beveled chrome tips.
Resonator - 3" systems are only available with the 14" resonator.
Fitment - Our system bolts up to the factory cat flanges and uses the factory hangars.
Pricing – 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima pricing is as follows:
3" Aluminized is $530
3” Stainless Steel is $630
Shipping (48 states) is $45. Shipping to Canada is $75.
Turnaround time is roughly 8 days. Sometimes we're faster!
Aluminized or Stainless - Which to choose? - Aluminized (not aluminum) tubing is a coated mild steel. It's basically what most auto manufacturers use for OEM systems. Not as resistant to corrosion and weighs about a half-pound more. Performance is identical.
Aluminized steel is great if you live in an arid climate and don't really worry about rust. If you live in an area with a lot of snow, rain, or near the ocean, stainless is a smarter choice. Stainless will not corrode and is guaranteed for as long as you own the car.
Contact, questions, and ordering - http://www.brmexhaust.com .
Note - BRM is incorporated along with NICO, and any profits from BRM go towards offsetting the enormous expense of keeping NICO up and running as the #1 Nissan/Infiniti resource on the web.
