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Old 12-30-2000, 08:17 PM
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Is the B-pipe worth spending $200? What kind of power can I expect from this mod?
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Old 12-30-2000, 08:45 PM
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is the actual pipe worth 200??? no. you can get one custom made for less, but its easier to just but one fom courtesy nissan. the gain aren't that high. it does help geting the exhausts out and everything does help.
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Old 01-01-2001, 12:13 AM
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You tell me, black97max . . .

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Is the B-pipe worth spending $200? What kind of power can I expect from this mod?
My entire custom 2.5" mandrel cat-back system ran $275.00 including a 24" Magnaflow straight-through muffler. The tip was additional.

One thing to consider is that my cat-back utilizes aluminized mild steel piping. I live in So. Cal. so stainless steel isn't an issue for me. It may be for you however depending on where you live.

Cat-back systems are worth roughly 5 hp at the wheels. Most of that power is made at higher rpms.
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Old 01-01-2001, 07:23 AM
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Basically the closer to the engine the mod is the more hp it will yeild in a max.
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Old 01-03-2001, 03:05 AM
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hey..y2kse where did u get cat back for that cheap?
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Old 01-03-2001, 06:25 AM
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hey..y2kse where did u get cat back for that cheap?
Mike's Muffler
12222 Garvey Ave. (Corner of Garvey & Durfee)
El Monte, CA
626-443-5139

I've been doing business with Mike for years. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Old 01-03-2001, 08:05 AM
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Guys, I've got to disagree. I noticed a nice increase in low to mid range torque with a slight increase in topend power. Is it worth $189. Yes. It is built very very nicely and still incorporates a resonator. It is a very high quality piece. The only problem is that my 60 foots got a little worse because I can't get off the line as well now. However, my trap speeds went up by nearly 2 mph. I went from consistent 14.9-15.0@92mph traps to consistent 14.9-15.0@94mph traps.

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