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1997 240SX SE · 05-09-2002, 06:35 PM

Hey guys I got my Injen with CAI and my Apexi N1 Dual. I put the intake on but I don't want to install the exhaust until I get a header for it. Can anyone recommend a nice high performance header to match up with what I got?

Dunkee · 05-10-2002, 06:17 AM

You could go to www.240sx.org they have a faq on different headers.  From what I read Hot Shot headers are the best.

bbp · 05-10-2002, 06:26 AM

The Greddy is a 4-1, not too much different than the stock manifold.  But it will bolt directly to the stock exhaust downpipe.

The Hot Shot is a 4-2-1.  It goes all the way under the car to where the Cat is/was.  I don't think you can run the stock cat with the hot shot.  The best performance wise.  

Pacesetter I would stay away from this one.

boosteds14 · 05-10-2002, 08:00 AM

what is the price difference between the two

bbp · 05-10-2002, 08:19 AM

about the same.  Greddy is better quality and stainless.  The hot shot I have is ceramic coated.

Tyler Durdan · 05-10-2002, 11:23 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bbp @ May 09 2002,08:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The Greddy is a 4-1, not too much different than the stock manifold. But it will bolt directly to the stock exhaust downpipe.

The Hot Shot is a 4-2-1. It goes all the way under the car to where the Cat is/was. I don't think you can run the stock cat with the hot shot. The best performance wise.

Pacesetter I would stay away from this one.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Greddy makes a 4-2-1 header.  I believe it costs $432.00.  That's the one I plan on going with.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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S14lover · 05-10-2002, 11:27 AM

from what ive read and heard "hotshot" headers are the best for our cars But if your into name brands id go with greedy <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/satisfied.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':satisfied:'>

1997 240SX SE · 05-10-2002, 02:36 PM

Thanks for the advice! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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*sykikchimp* · 05-10-2002, 02:44 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Tyler Durdan @ May 10 2002,1:23)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bbp @ May 09 2002,08:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The Greddy is a 4-1, not too much different than the stock manifold. But it will bolt directly to the stock exhaust downpipe.

The Hot Shot is a 4-2-1. It goes all the way under the car to where the Cat is/was. I don't think you can run the stock cat with the hot shot. The best performance wise.

Pacesetter I would stay away from this one.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Greddy makes a 4-2-1 header. I believe it costs $432.00. That's the one I plan on going with. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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thats the first I've heard of a greddy 4-2-1 header.  Can you post a link.  That would be VERY nice to see. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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silvia240 · 05-10-2002, 05:32 PM

i've heard that the greedy header's cracks on the 240.....

maxim240sx · 05-12-2002, 03:40 AM

The greddy costs $360 and the hotshot costs $330,the greddy is a shorty and the HS is a "longy".I hollowed out me upper cat and it sounded a lot meaner,and seemed a little more powerful.So I figure you could get the HS and you will get some more hp cuz your less the upper cat,or go w/ the greddy and spend more money and get less hp.Also if you get the HS I'll bet the check engine light will come on,so just take out the dummy light in the gauge cluster.good luck <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

tnord · 05-12-2002, 09:05 AM

gutting the cat will reduce hp

AJ · 05-12-2002, 12:09 PM

tnord?.. Gutting the cat might decrease torque.. but i believe it will def increase top end hp..... (someone correct me if i'm wrong..)

Natty · 05-12-2002, 07:25 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (maxim240sx @ May 11 2002,05:40)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Also if you get the HS I'll bet the check engine light will come on,so just take out the dummy light in the gauge cluster.good luck <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Do you know what causes that by chance?
Jeff

*sykikchimp* · 05-12-2002, 10:48 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ May 12 2002,9:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (maxim240sx @ May 11 2002,05:40)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Also if you get the HS I'll bet the check engine light will come on,so just take out the dummy light in the gauge cluster.good luck <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Do you know what causes that by chance?
Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
It used to happen b/c hotshot didn't have a place to hook up the secondary o2 sensor..  but I'm pretty sure they have fixed that problem by adding a spot for it.

Tyler Durdan · 05-13-2002, 11:15 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (sykikchimp @ May 09 2002,4:44)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Tyler Durdan @ May 10 2002,1:23)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bbp @ May 09 2002,08:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The Greddy is a 4-1, not too much different than the stock manifold. But it will bolt directly to the stock exhaust downpipe.

The Hot Shot is a 4-2-1. It goes all the way under the car to where the Cat is/was. I don't think you can run the stock cat with the hot shot. The best performance wise.

Pacesetter I would stay away from this one.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Greddy makes a 4-2-1 header. I believe it costs $432.00. That's the one I plan on going with. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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thats the first I've heard of a greddy 4-2-1 header. Can you post a link. That would be VERY nice to see. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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I was wrong.  I went to S-3 (import shop near my house).  I could have sworn that the owner told me they made one for the 240, but he told me different the other day.  For what it's worth, I admit I looked like a dipshit on this topic.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

BadMoJo · 05-13-2002, 01:21 PM

So, with the hotshot it takes out the cat? And on the 95s the with a hotshot, I would have to use a custom high flow cat and pipe back to my N1 dual? I would remove the "fake cat" which is a resinator i believe, thats right before the cat back. Are there 2 o2 sensors on my 95?

05-10-2002, 06:17 AM	#2
Dunkee Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NJ Age: 42 Posts: 848 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You could go to www.240sx.org they have a faq on different headers.  From what I read Hot Shot headers are the best. __________________ 96 SE http://www.cardomain.com/ride/255381

05-10-2002, 06:26 AM	#3
bbp Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: oHIo Age: 49 Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Greddy is a 4-1, not too much different than the stock manifold.  But it will bolt directly to the stock exhaust downpipe. The Hot Shot is a 4-2-1.  It goes all the way under the car to where the Cat is/was.  I don't think you can run the stock cat with the hot shot.  The best performance wise.   Pacesetter I would stay away from this one. __________________

05-10-2002, 08:00 AM	#4
boosteds14 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CIPmotorsports Age: 39 Posts: 1,612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what is the price difference between the two __________________ 240SXONE www.240SXMOTORING.com --- One Stop Shop for Your Nissan 240sx

05-10-2002, 08:19 AM	#5
bbp Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: oHIo Age: 49 Posts: 477 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	about the same.  Greddy is better quality and stainless.  The hot shot I have is ceramic coated. __________________

05-10-2002, 11:23 AM	#6
Tyler Durdan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Don't mess with Texas Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bbp @ May 09 2002,08:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The Greddy is a 4-1, not too much different than the stock manifold. But it will bolt directly to the stock exhaust downpipe. The Hot Shot is a 4-2-1. It goes all the way under the car to where the Cat is/was. I don't think you can run the stock cat with the hot shot. The best performance wise. Pacesetter I would stay away from this one.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Greddy makes a 4-2-1 header.  I believe it costs $432.00.  That's the one I plan on going with.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ "Pure adrenaline attached to a license plate.  Isn't it time to experience one yourself?"                           -Dan Gurney Turbo for Sale

05-09-2002, 06:35 PM	#1
1997 240SX SE Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey guys I got my Injen with CAI and my Apexi N1 Dual. I put the intake on but I don't want to install the exhaust until I get a header for it. Can anyone recommend a nice high performance header to match up with what I got?

05-10-2002, 11:27 AM	#7
S14lover Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colombus GA Posts: 162 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	from what ive read and heard "hotshot" headers are the best for our cars But if your into name brands id go with greedy <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/satisfied.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':satisfied:'> __________________ She ****ing hates me ....TRUST!

05-10-2002, 02:36 PM	#8
1997 240SX SE Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the advice! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

05-10-2002, 02:44 PM	#9
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 40 Posts: 6,518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Tyler Durdan @ May 10 2002,1:23)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bbp @ May 09 2002,08:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The Greddy is a 4-1, not too much different than the stock manifold. But it will bolt directly to the stock exhaust downpipe. The Hot Shot is a 4-2-1. It goes all the way under the car to where the Cat is/was. I don't think you can run the stock cat with the hot shot. The best performance wise. Pacesetter I would stay away from this one.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Greddy makes a 4-2-1 header. I believe it costs $432.00. That's the one I plan on going with. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> thats the first I've heard of a greddy 4-2-1 header.  Can you post a link.  That would be VERY nice to see. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________

05-10-2002, 05:32 PM	#10
silvia240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 438 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i've heard that the greedy header's cracks on the 240.....

05-12-2002, 03:40 AM	#11
maxim240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2002 Location: oklahoma Age: 41 Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The greddy costs $360 and the hotshot costs $330,the greddy is a shorty and the HS is a "longy".I hollowed out me upper cat and it sounded a lot meaner,and seemed a little more powerful.So I figure you could get the HS and you will get some more hp cuz your less the upper cat,or go w/ the greddy and spend more money and get less hp.Also if you get the HS I'll bet the check engine light will come on,so just take out the dummy light in the gauge cluster.good luck <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

05-12-2002, 09:05 AM	#12
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gutting the cat will reduce hp

05-12-2002, 12:09 PM	#13
AJ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 793 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tnord?.. Gutting the cat might decrease torque.. but i believe it will def increase top end hp..... (someone correct me if i'm wrong..) __________________ __________ 96 s14 300zx lsd zeal b2's

05-12-2002, 07:25 PM	#14
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (maxim240sx @ May 11 2002,05:40)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Also if you get the HS I'll bet the check engine light will come on,so just take out the dummy light in the gauge cluster.good luck <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Do you know what causes that by chance? Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

05-12-2002, 10:48 PM	#15
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 40 Posts: 6,518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Natty @ May 12 2002,9:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (maxim240sx @ May 11 2002,05:40)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Also if you get the HS I'll bet the check engine light will come on,so just take out the dummy light in the gauge cluster.good luck <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Do you know what causes that by chance? Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> It used to happen b/c hotshot didn't have a place to hook up the secondary o2 sensor..  but I'm pretty sure they have fixed that problem by adding a spot for it. __________________

05-13-2002, 11:15 AM	#16
Tyler Durdan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Don't mess with Texas Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (sykikchimp @ May 09 2002,4:44)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Tyler Durdan @ May 10 2002,1:23)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (bbp @ May 09 2002,08:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The Greddy is a 4-1, not too much different than the stock manifold. But it will bolt directly to the stock exhaust downpipe. The Hot Shot is a 4-2-1. It goes all the way under the car to where the Cat is/was. I don't think you can run the stock cat with the hot shot. The best performance wise. Pacesetter I would stay away from this one.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Greddy makes a 4-2-1 header. I believe it costs $432.00. That's the one I plan on going with. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> thats the first I've heard of a greddy 4-2-1 header. Can you post a link. That would be VERY nice to see. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> I was wrong.  I went to S-3 (import shop near my house).  I could have sworn that the owner told me they made one for the 240, but he told me different the other day.  For what it's worth, I admit I looked like a dipshit on this topic.   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'> __________________ "Pure adrenaline attached to a license plate.  Isn't it time to experience one yourself?"                           -Dan Gurney Turbo for Sale

05-13-2002, 01:21 PM	#17
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 39 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So, with the hotshot it takes out the cat? And on the 95s the with a hotshot, I would have to use a custom high flow cat and pipe back to my N1 dual? I would remove the "fake cat" which is a resinator i believe, thats right before the cat back. Are there 2 o2 sensors on my 95? __________________ ----Gone----

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