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Dream240 · 03-05-2009, 12:59 PM

I just recently ordered the ebay header for my S14. I'll post up a write up on it and a new CATCO CAT once I get the parts in.

I've owned Hotshot before, great power results, crappy fitment. I had to grind down the steering knuckle a bit to get it to clear the header on turns. And the CAT flange was warped, had to use an extra gasket to seal it.

I've also had this problem with some aftermarket CATs. Magnaflow and Random Technologies (WAY overpriced junk IMO).

The best setup so far I've found is, stock header(S13), CATCO 2.5" inlet/outlet CAT, and HKS NA catback exhaust. Good sound, good fitment, noticeable performance gains.

The trick is to try to stay with the same size inlet/outlet on each piece. Keeps the turbulence down, and flow up.

Also on the ebay intakes, I bought one once for my old 97', was able to custom fit it for my current 95'. Only thing that was dumb was the CAE piping. NOT EVEN CLOSE TO FITTING THE CAR WITHOUT SOME SERIOUS CUTTING. I had to cut away my own hole to fit the piping in the car. Good news if I ever decide to go turbo. Half the intercooler piping work is done!!

I'll post up a review once I get the parts installed.

03-05-2009, 12:59 PM	#49
Dream240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, California Age: 46 Posts: 2,188 Trader Rating: (8)	I just recently ordered the ebay header for my S14. I'll post up a write up on it and a new CATCO CAT once I get the parts in. I've owned Hotshot before, great power results, crappy fitment. I had to grind down the steering knuckle a bit to get it to clear the header on turns. And the CAT flange was warped, had to use an extra gasket to seal it. I've also had this problem with some aftermarket CATs. Magnaflow and Random Technologies (WAY overpriced junk IMO). The best setup so far I've found is, stock header(S13), CATCO 2.5" inlet/outlet CAT, and HKS NA catback exhaust. Good sound, good fitment, noticeable performance gains. The trick is to try to stay with the same size inlet/outlet on each piece. Keeps the turbulence down, and flow up. Also on the ebay intakes, I bought one once for my old 97', was able to custom fit it for my current 95'. Only thing that was dumb was the CAE piping. NOT EVEN CLOSE TO FITTING THE CAR WITHOUT SOME SERIOUS CUTTING. I had to cut away my own hole to fit the piping in the car. Good news if I ever decide to go turbo. Half the intercooler piping work is done!! I'll post up a review once I get the parts installed.