{"product_id":"muffler-resonator-exhaust-system-for-nissan-quest-1996-1997-3-0l","title":"Muffler Resonator Exhaust System for Nissan Quest (1996-1997) 3.0L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Fit Mild Steel Muffler \u0026amp; Resonator Exhaust System for 1996-1997 Nissan Quest (V40)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e This direct-fit mild steel muffler and resonator system restores quiet, leak-free exhaust flow behind the catalytic converter on the 1996-1997 Nissan Quest \u003cstrong\u003eV40\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eVG30E 3.0L V6\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Nissan Quest Exhaust Corrosion \u0026amp; Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eV40\u003c\/strong\u003e vans with the \u003cstrong\u003eVG30E 3.0L V6\u003c\/strong\u003e, moisture condensation and road salt aggressively corrode the extension pipe, muffler shell, and resonator seams. As internal baffles rot and flange welds separate, exhaust gas leaks beneath the cabin. Air reversion at a leaking converter flange can also skew rear O2 readings, triggering \u003cstrong\u003eP0136\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eP0420\u003c\/strong\u003e faults alongside severe exhaust drone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Failing OEM Exhaust System\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoud Rasp \u0026amp; Drone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perforated mild steel seams on the extension pipe or muffler create unmuffled noise under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRattles \u0026amp; Faults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotted baffles and hangers rattle, while front flange leaks can trigger \u003cstrong\u003eP0136\u003c\/strong\u003e sensor codes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspection Failure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exhaust leaks and rusted tail pipe mounts cause emissions or safety test rejections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Direct-Fit Mild Steel Exhaust Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngineered to replace OEM part numbers \u003cstrong\u003e183656\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e308565\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e700225\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e790226\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e213\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e454815\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cat-back kit restores factory backpressure and quiet tone. Each section uses mild steel tubing with OE-style welded flanges, factory-routing bends, and exact hanger rods. With the included gasket, hangers, and clamps, installation bolts directly behind your converter without cutting or welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Extension Pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Muffler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Resonator Tail Pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Flange Gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Metal Hanger Bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Rubber Hanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 U-Clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1996-1997 Nissan Quest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eVG30E 3.0L V6 \/ V40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEmissions \u0026amp; Substrate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCat-Back System (Reuses OEM Converter) \/ Mild Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDirect Bolt-On OEM Replacement (No Cutting or Welding)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e183656, 308565, 700225, 790226, 213, 454815\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1996 Nissan Quest (3.0L V6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1997 Nissan Quest (3.0L V6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the V40 Quest?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits 1996-1997 Nissan Quest models with the \u003cstrong\u003eVG30E 3.0L V6\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eExcludes all later 3.3L and 3.5L Quest models.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this kit include a catalytic converter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit includes the extension pipe, muffler, and resonator tail pipe only; reuse your factory catalytic converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs welding required, and is installation hardware included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo welding is needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It bolts and clamps directly using the included gasket, hangers, and U-clamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Nissan Heavy-Duty Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for daily thermal durability, this mild steel system restores quiet, leak-free exhaust routing to your \u003cstrong\u003eV40\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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