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I purchased the Random
Technology Super High Flow Catalytic Converter from Lightning
Motorsports for $189, including shipping. The cat is all
stainless steel and has rotatable flanges at each end. |
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Removing the stock Maxima
catalytic converter is not hard. First remove the heat shield,
then remove the 2 nuts that hold the Y-Pipe to the cat.
Pictured is the Cattman Stainless Steel Y-Pipe. |
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Next remove the 2 bolts that
hold the B-Pipe to the cat, and the cat should slide right out.
The holes in the stock cat are threaded on this end so there are no
nuts. |
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It is a good idea to replace
the metal gasket on each side of the cat when you change it. |
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The RT cat has flanges which
rotate to fit the geometry of several applications. Note, this
picture shows the B-Pipe removed from the car and a small extension
piece in its place. I had the Courtesy B-Pipe installed at the
same time as the RT cat to make life a little easier. Installation
required several nuts and bolts from the Nissan dealership which
are listed in the photograph at left. The RT cat is supposed to be
good for 5-7 horsepower and is CARB approved / street legal. |
