Where's the freakin' Real Performance....

[Adiaz360]

OK, not to be impatient or anything, but I've got AEM CAI and thats all I want to do untill an aftermarket performance manifold or exhuast headers comes out, but I can't find ANY news on even a date when they would be expecting to get these items.....am I just waiting in vain or do we have a real shot at getting some of these parts out? I don't even want to get my catback exhuast until the headers come out (god willing they be DC). ANy news that anyone else has heard would love to hear it.

And what about taking my car down to a local shop and paying for "custom headers"? is that possible?

VERSA OWNER: A.J.DIAZ

[Kolk1]

When I lived in California I had a set of custom headers made. I think it was around $500.

[Adiaz360]

How much did you like it after you had the custom headers built? Did your performance change? Did it void your warranty (if it was a new car).

[benchthug]

patience is a virtue... custom heads... unless you know the guy who is cutting and welding it i wouldnt go for it... can they do mandrels... or mold so it wouldnt have kinks in it... is the weld going to be smooth... just give it some time... by the time it comes out a better exhaust will come out too... with some other stuff... which you wouldnt have a hard time to get because of all the money you saved up... :P

[HareBrained]

I don't think your waiting will be in vain, but it will be longer than if you were driving an xB, Fit, or even a Yaris. The Versa isn't considered a serious "tuner" car. Now that the Sentra is selling, things for the engine may arrive sooner (as long as they target the MR20DE and not the QR25) but don't hold your breath.

A muffler shop could use pre-bent pipes and piece together a header. They wouldn't have to have a mandrel bender. But you only want to use a fabricator who understands what they're doing or you many not see any performance increase.

Another option is to have the stock manifold port matched and smoothed. The process forces an abrasive material through the inside of the exhaust manifold. I forget the company that does this but Sports Compact Car tested a modified GSR manifold against several aftermarket headers and it produced the best torque while being down only a couple of HP. This would ensure not fitment issues.

Lastly, you could swap in the MR20 (or the crank and rods) and get an extra 20 hp.

[Adiaz360]

Ok call me the FNG (F*@%ing New Guy) if ya like but it sounds like you have a couple good ideas. But I do have a couple Questions...

1. MR20DE ? Is that my engine spec or something?2. "stock manifold port matched and smoothed" = is that also referred to being "port and polished"? I have a buddy that has an RSX and had that done and really liked the work. Also with that same ? what are the hazards of having that kind of work done? Void the warranty maybe?3. "Swap the MR20" = Do you mean like a full motor swap? Where would you suggest I buy Cranks and Rods From? would i need to get "Performance" cranks and rods?THanks for all your help if you can. I'm really looking forward to keeping my car incognito on the outside, but a monster under the hood .

[BBISHOPPCM]

I'd like to see someone perform an engine swap with an MR20DE (Sentra motor). Has this been done?

[benchthug]

i dont think anyone is crazy enough to engine swap a brand new engine... they dont even have the engine kit "mount" for this car yet... but for polishing the manifold err ill wait on it... i think a versa is a good performance car... i dont know if you guys tried to drift on this car... dont fall for its height youll be suprise... i wonder why this car is heavier than its competition... parts ill wait the demand part is not being met yet... inquire by calling companies like skunk2 greddy tien 5zigen and they will forward the demand...

[BBISHOPPCM]

I don't suppose anyone has a new Sentra to lend me?

[benchthug]