# STILLEN Cat-Back Exhaust for the 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima **By Nathan Fette** ยท 2018-12-17 # **New STILLEN Cat-Back Exhaust for the 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima A36 Now Available** [STILLEN](https://stillen.com) is excited to announce the release of the [STILLEN Cat-Back Exhaust System (Part #504398)](https://stillen.com/products/2016-2018-nissan-maxima-cat-back-exhaust-3-5l-504398) for the [2016-2018 Nissan Maxima](https://stillen.com/collections/all/Nissan-Maxima-2016). The Maxima has always offered an exciting driving experience, and the right aftermarket exhaust system can take that experience even further, improving performance and delivering the kind of exhaust sound that makes every drive more engaging. ### **Built from Real VQ Experience** Drawing on STILLEN's deep history with the VQ35 DE 3.5L V6, the [STILLEN Maxima cat-back exhaust](https://stillen.com/products/2016-2018-nissan-maxima-cat-back-exhaust-3-5l-504398) is engineered specifically for the 8th generation Maxima (A36). The result is a system that enhances your Maxima with more aggressive sound, improved exhaust flow, and gains in both power and efficiency. If you want a bolder, more sport-tuned exhaust note from your Maxima without going to extremes, the [STILLEN Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust](https://stillen.com/products/2016-2018-nissan-maxima-cat-back-exhaust-3-5l-504398) is the right choice. ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0144/4275/8230/files/504398_IMG03_2016-18_Nissan_Maxima_Cat_Back_Exhaust_v1-700x486.jpg?v=1782152924) ### **Premium Finish and Construction** Designed and built with purpose at STILLEN HQ in Costa Mesa, CA, the system features dual polished 4-inch angle-cut tips that come pre-welded to the mufflers for a precise, tailored fit specific to the Maxima platform. The overall system construction is stainless steel for durability and longevity, and the finish looks at home on a premium sport sedan. The [STILLEN Nissan Maxima cat-back](https://stillen.com/products/2016-2018-nissan-maxima-cat-back-exhaust-3-5l-504398) is mild-mannered at idle and during highway cruising, but opens up with a satisfying aggressive note when you get into the throttle. ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0144/4275/8230/files/504398_IMG04_2016-18_Nissan_Maxima_Cat_Back_Exhaust_v1-700x486.jpg?v=1782152924) ### **Features** - Increased power and torque output - Mild exhaust note at idle and cruise, aggressive note under throttle - Stainless steel construction - Polished dual-wall 4-inch angle-cut tips, pre-welded to mufflers - Limited lifetime warranty ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0144/4275/8230/files/Nissan_Maxima_Axle_banner_blog_v1-700x377.png?v=1782152924) ### **Pair with More STILLEN Nissan Maxima Upgrades** Combine your new Maxima cat-back exhaust with the [STILLEN Hi-Flow Air Intake for the Nissan Maxima](https://stillen.com/collections/intake/Nissan-Maxima-2016) for a noticeable gain in both power and sound. STILLEN's development for the Maxima platform does not stop at the drivetrain: the full STILLEN lineup for the 2016-2018 Maxima also includes a [Front Splitter in Matte Black](https://stillen.com/products/2016-2018-nissan-maxima-front-lip-splitter-matte-black-kb12841), a [Roof Spoiler in Matte Black](https://stillen.com/products/2016-2018-nissan-maxima-roof-wing-matte-black-kb12844mb) or [Unpainted](https://stillen.com/products/2016-2018-nissan-maxima-roof-wing-unpainted-kb12844), and a [Rear Diffuser in Matte Black](https://stillen.com/products/2016-2018-nissan-maxima-rear-diffuser-matte-black-kb12818mb) or [Unpainted](https://stillen.com/products/2016-2018-nissan-maxima-rear-diffuser-unpainted-kb12818). View the complete [STILLEN Nissan Maxima exterior accessories lineup](https://stillen.com/collections/style/Nissan-Maxima-2016) at STILLEN.com. ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0144/4275/8230/files/Nissan_Maxima_Intake_banner_blog_v1-700x377.png?v=1782152924) Choose STILLEN and maximize your Maxima. Questions? Call us at (866) 250-5542, email sales@stillen.com, or reach us via live chat at [STILLEN.com](https://stillen.com). ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0144/4275/8230/files/Nissan_Maxima_BodyStyling_banner_blog_v1-700x173.png?v=1782152924) **Tags:** Cat-Back Exhaust, Nissan Maxima, Product Release --- > Source: [STILLEN](https://stillen.com/blogs/news/stillen-cat-back-exhaust-for-the-2016-2018-nissan-maxima)