mrseed

i'm getting a y pipe but need to know how the "new" SS mandrel pipes are performing and sounding. i know every one raves about budget, but how about the SS, any problems, fitment issues, etc. i'm a 97 and needing that xtra power. i'm considering warpspeed SS MIG weld as my other option. (giving the benefit of the doubt on shipping)

jcy98maxse

iTrader: (8)

No fitment issues, good gain on torque and I need to readjust my launch method cuz my old ways makes my tires spin to much. A little raspy type noise (not like bees in a can) at 3/4 to Wot but not that noticable due to my intake. Good buy for 160 shipped.

araffio

iTrader: (9)

I've had mine for a month or two now. Paid $160 shipped...
The power gains were very noticable and it fit perfect.
Added noise but a resonator calmed that down.

mrseed

so budget is that good. are they too good to be true? i mean that's a great deal compared to warpspeed. i just hope there are no problems (bees in can, flex pipe) that have been noted. this product has only been around for a short while. but you just can't beat that deal. will do more reasearch, but looks like budget is the front runner so far. thanks for the 2 cents.

DTR Maxima

i have had my budget for almost a week, its great! they have been around for a little while, some members on this board have had their pipes on for like a year or so, i would definatly go with budget, you just cant beat the bang for buck

mrseed

araffio, you said there was noise, how loud compared to before. i know it will be louder but you put on a resonator. what kind of exhaust set up do you have. i have an apexi ws catback. i love the "sleeperness" of it and don't mind adding some growl, but not too much.

araffio

iTrader: (9)

Before the y-pipe I just had a CAI and 2.5" B-pipe with OBX SS muffler. It wasn't that loud and had a nice deep tone.
Once I put the Budget pipe on, the exhaust was LOUD!!
No bees-in-the-can sound, just deep and LOUD and rumbly! I kept it for a week or two then decided I wanted to quiet it down some, so I had a resonator put on the B-pipe. Now it's not as bad, louder than it was before the Y-pipe, but not as bad as right after the y-pipe.
If you don't want noise, you gotta stick with a stock muffler.
Even the Apexi will get louder with a y-pipe.

The reason the other pipes cost more is the name. The Budget performs and holds up just as well if not better than the others. No flex section or bees in can problems.

FLO_BOY

...and I LOVE IT!!!!

very noticeable gains
cheap
perfect fit
only louder at WOT, otherwise a sleeper

when it comes down to it, this is just a bent
metal tube...it's not that hard to a part to
manufacture.

FLO_BOY

n2oMike

There are two parts of the exhaust system that really quiet the exhaust system. Either of these all by themselves will do a good job of keeping the car quiet. These are the factory Y-pipe and the stock muffler. Remove one or the other, and the car stays quiet. Remove them both, and the car gets loud.

The stock Y-pipe is very restrictive and costs quite a bit of power above 3500 rpm. The stock muffler actually flows quite well, and doesn't cost much power at all.

Using a Y-pipe with the stock muffler (even without a resonator) results in a very quiet exhaust that still makes plenty of power.

I installed a Y-pipe along with a B-pipe using the stock muffler, and my car is very quiet. The exhaust is not loud by any means... and it doesn't even have a resonator.

Good Luck!

Dev

iTrader: (5)

i've had a budget y for about a month now.

there's a stupid sound that comes at about 3k rpms when revving in neutral.

for normal driving its fine.

i also get a rattling sound from redlining in neutral.

StygianMax

iTrader: (8)

We should meet up some time to compare our weird noises. I thought the "chattering" from my Max was from my 2K1 muffler.

venompwr2

iTrader: (27)

you guys have def. got me wanting a Y pipe very badly...I think I'll get one after xmas.

kj043

iTrader: (1)

I've had my budget pipe for over a year now. No fitment issues at all. It has a slight buzzing noise, but nothing too noticeable. I would go with budget, can't go wrong for $160..

KayLS96Max

i've had my budget ypipe on for about 5 months, i have no complaints. i know some people say it gets overly loud if you have an exhaust in addition to the y.. but i have the apexi exhaust with it and i think it sounds perfect! my exhaust noise is even under the legal limit in CT. (can't be above 74db, i'm at 72db)

good luck!

Axra

Couldn't have said it better.

mrseed

looks like i'm going to be getting a budget y very soon. i get paid next week. i'm wondering is there anything i shoud know to prepare for the install. like what size nuts and screws (if they aren't stainless steel ones already) what tools are best to use, will i have to remove/move anything under the car, etc. all input is appreciated. thanks for all the posts to ease my decision.

IncandescentSE

iTrader: (2)

Installation is pretty straightfoward. The hardest part will be removing the two rusted on bolts from the pre-cats. I broke my socket wrench trying to take of those bolts. The rest after that is a breeze. You might need help when putting on the new Y-Pipe. You can have one of your friends help you hold the Y-Pipe in place while you start screwing in the bolts.

spiff56747

iTrader: (-1)

dang thats a pretty low noise limit. isnt it like 95 db in California?

Is it this low everywhere in the Northeast, like for example, in Massachusetts too?

JsL

iTrader: (5)

I do...and its great. Best 160 investment you can ever put on a maxima. I do not have any annoying noises comming from it.

KayLS96Max

i'm not sure about MA, i would think it'd be about the same. i know that CT's is definitely 74db though because I got an exhaust ticket and therefore had to go to the DMV in order to prove them wrong.