[Slitfang]

Hye i have a 1996 Nissan Maxima. Its the manual version, i think thats SE? not sure. Anyways im looking into an aftermarket exhaust system but i dont want to spend too much. Is this a decent kit? Megan Racing Cat-Back Exhaust NA Type: Nissan Maxima 95-96 :: Nissan Maxima :: Nissan :: Aftermarket Exhaust Systems
I know kindof what im doing and ive got a bud that knows everything but hes out of town this weekend so i need another opinion. My price range is around $300 so is this a good deal?

 

[brianw]

The Megan exhaust is loud, loud, loud. If that's okay with you, then it's decent for $300. Quality isn't up to GReddy or Cattman, but it works.

 

[Slitfang]

Yea but if you go Greddy your looking more towards 500-700 per kit. Is it going to give you that sort of import sound? Also im wondering if you think a 1996 Maxima is worth modifying. the engine has 166k miles so it isnt brand new. Im willing to put good money into it becuase its a good car and has potential to go pretty fast. just would like some more opinions.

 

[brianw]

Depends what you want to do with the car, how long you plan to keep it, etc. Read some threads on Maxima modifications, generally best bang your buck is a y-pipe and an intake... but I'd run a compression test first to make sure the engine is still sound.

 

[Slitfang]

Alright. Im new to the modification world so bear with me. How would i run a comression test? is it something i coudl do my self or i could do in my buddies fully stocked garage, or do i need it done by professionals?

 

[brianw]

Buy a compression tester and use it... if you have a Haynes/Chiltons/whatever or the FSM it will tell you how specifically to run a compression test on a Maxima.

 

[Goodspeed91]

My 1996 maxima had a borla S type that was 250 installed but i also have a Y pipe that makes everything sounds amazing, a BMW M3 owner said that the pitch was pretty close to his 2003 M3!!! Also you need to watch back pressure and things like that. I messed up my 4AT 3.0 motor revving with no cats... Needed an engine bore to a larger size the dealer said. So careful what you do.