Just got Y-pipe
03-27-2003, 12:02 PM
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Just got Y-pipe
I just walked in the door and saw the box budget sent me - It's my y-pipe!!! I barely opened one side and saw part of it...I haven't even taken out of the box and I thought I'd let everyone know. I know what I'm doing this weekend.
I barely ordered it last week...that was fast!
I barely ordered it last week...that was fast!
03-27-2003, 12:08 PM
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good luck with the install...I tried it last weekend, but rusted catalytic bolts stopped me in my tracks...I'm going at it again this weekend with a bunch more tools in the arsenal and blatent disregard for the stock components...
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03-27-2003, 12:55 PM
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For me, the front precat's 3 bolts came off, breaker bar style.
2 out of 3 of the second precat's broke. I don't know how to torch
out bolts so i ended up droppin' $125 to get it changed.
If it's rusty, it's not that they're stuck, they're brittle.
2 out of 3 of the second precat's broke. I don't know how to torch
out bolts so i ended up droppin' $125 to get it changed.
If it's rusty, it's not that they're stuck, they're brittle.
03-27-2003, 01:36 PM
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Re: cost
Originally posted by blackmxma
I heard that the budget pipe was only like $160, but on their site it sais $250. has the price gone up or can I still get it for cheaper. anyone know? thanks
I heard that the budget pipe was only like $160, but on their site it sais $250. has the price gone up or can I still get it for cheaper. anyone know? thanks
$250 Canadian, its still $160 U.S.
03-27-2003, 01:37 PM
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Re: cost
Originally posted by blackmxma
I heard that the budget pipe was only like $160, but on their site it sais $250. has the price gone up or can I still get it for cheaper. anyone know? thanks
I heard that the budget pipe was only like $160, but on their site it sais $250. has the price gone up or can I still get it for cheaper. anyone know? thanks
03-27-2003, 02:34 PM
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Originally posted by Smithdogg1
I have a queston about the Budget Y-pipe... Do they have a lined flex section? That is supposed to elimaitate buzzing or the "bees in the can" noise. So basicly i could just say do Budgets buzz?
I have a queston about the Budget Y-pipe... Do they have a lined flex section? That is supposed to elimaitate buzzing or the "bees in the can" noise. So basicly i could just say do Budgets buzz?
03-27-2003, 04:39 PM
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Originally posted by 95maxmadman
I payed $125 for bolt removal AND install.
I may be dumb I'm no sucka chump.
It was worth not having to deal w/it.
I mean, I'll try again on my bpipe (soon) but...
How do you get broken bolts out anyway? Drill?
I payed $125 for bolt removal AND install.
I may be dumb I'm no sucka chump.
It was worth not having to deal w/it.
I mean, I'll try again on my bpipe (soon) but...
How do you get broken bolts out anyway? Drill?
03-27-2003, 07:23 PM
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The budget comes with the composite catalytic converter gasket, and 2 aluminum compression gaskets for the exhaust manifolds. I think that unless you live in the desert, you are going to be fighting with rusty cat bolts. My plan this weekend is to cut the nuts off with my brand spanky new die grinder and cut-off wheels, and then try to remove the remaining studs with vise grips. I don't think the 2nd step is going to work, so plan B is to cut the studs right back to the cat flange, and then drill them out. I have a pair of hardened stainless bolts and nuts which I'll just run through the new holes. What a PITA this "little" project has turned out to be. Geesh.
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03-27-2003, 10:39 PM
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echo the PITA - that's what I'm doing this weekend. there's little hope that anything can be done to save the cat bolts, those things are pretty much rust welded. I'm gonig to go ahead and break them, drill them out, then replace with stainless steel bolts. I found the brand "Aggressor Cobalt" metal bits to be very good with tough drilling jobs
03-28-2003, 03:32 AM
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my max was down for a week before i could decide what to do about the y-pipe. between rusted bolts and stripped O2 sensors iwas about to go crazy. i ended up taking the cat and y-pipe off as 1 piece and just getting a test pipe
03-28-2003, 09:04 AM
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Does anyone have the correct Nissan part number for the converter gasket? The one I got from Nissan does not fit, it was the same one the Cattman sent me too. I'm using my old gasket right now and I can hear it leaking. Please!!!
Originally posted by NastyNissan
The budget comes with the composite catalytic converter gasket, and 2 aluminum compression gaskets for the exhaust manifolds. I think that unless you live in the desert, you are going to be fighting with rusty cat bolts. My plan this weekend is to cut the nuts off with my brand spanky new die grinder and cut-off wheels, and then try to remove the remaining studs with vise grips. I don't think the 2nd step is going to work, so plan B is to cut the studs right back to the cat flange, and then drill them out. I have a pair of hardened stainless bolts and nuts which I'll just run through the new holes. What a PITA this "little" project has turned out to be. Geesh.
Spence
The budget comes with the composite catalytic converter gasket, and 2 aluminum compression gaskets for the exhaust manifolds. I think that unless you live in the desert, you are going to be fighting with rusty cat bolts. My plan this weekend is to cut the nuts off with my brand spanky new die grinder and cut-off wheels, and then try to remove the remaining studs with vise grips. I don't think the 2nd step is going to work, so plan B is to cut the studs right back to the cat flange, and then drill them out. I have a pair of hardened stainless bolts and nuts which I'll just run through the new holes. What a PITA this "little" project has turned out to be. Geesh.
Spence
03-28-2003, 09:18 AM
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$125 is to much.. Ipaid $60 for the all the work you did for about $65 less
Originally posted by 95maxmadman
I payed $125 for bolt removal AND install.
I may be dumb I'm no sucka chump.
It was worth not having to deal w/it.
I mean, I'll try again on my bpipe (soon) but...
How do you get broken bolts out anyway? Drill?
I payed $125 for bolt removal AND install.
I may be dumb I'm no sucka chump.
It was worth not having to deal w/it.
I mean, I'll try again on my bpipe (soon) but...
How do you get broken bolts out anyway? Drill?
03-28-2003, 01:50 PM
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Originally posted by PharoNDmist
$125 is to much.. Ipaid $60 for the all the work you did for about $65 less
$125 is to much.. Ipaid $60 for the all the work you did for about $65 less
03-28-2003, 02:22 PM
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I received brand new bolts with the install and all labor for $65
Originally posted by Odie96
I'm guessing he paid for the bolts getting fixed too...it might have been the labor on it that cost him the extra $$$
I'm guessing he paid for the bolts getting fixed too...it might have been the labor on it that cost him the extra $$$
03-28-2003, 02:33 PM
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Too bad you guys don't live closer to Budget they install for free. Got mine done today, complete, y-pipe, test pipe, 2 1/2" B-Pipe with DynoMax Resonator and my Vibrant Muffler.
They made new hangars that were rusted off for all mounting points and fabricated ones for my muffler as well.
Jeff and his crew are fantastic plus they didn't break my bank.
They even welded on a bung for my EGT and another for a wideband O2 Sensor without blinking an eye.
They made new hangars that were rusted off for all mounting points and fabricated ones for my muffler as well.
Jeff and his crew are fantastic plus they didn't break my bank.
They even welded on a bung for my EGT and another for a wideband O2 Sensor without blinking an eye.
03-28-2003, 04:50 PM
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Re: Just got Y-pipe
Originally posted by Odie96
I just walked in the door and saw the box budget sent me - It's my y-pipe!!! I barely opened one side and saw part of it...I haven't even taken out of the box and I thought I'd let everyone know. I know what I'm doing this weekend. I barely ordered it last week...that was fast!
I just walked in the door and saw the box budget sent me - It's my y-pipe!!! I barely opened one side and saw part of it...I haven't even taken out of the box and I thought I'd let everyone know. I know what I'm doing this weekend.
I barely ordered it last week...that was fast!
David
03-28-2003, 05:39 PM
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The place I would highly recomend is Maximum Tunning in Glen Cove I forgot the link but somone should know on the board. As far as Spring/Strut combo, right now I'm on Eibach and Agx's and about to go to Sprints really soon. Where exactly are you at in Queens because I travel there alot and may travel close to your area?
Originally posted by soybeanz
PharoNDmist: do you recommend a place to install the y-pipe? I'm in queens.
how bout performance parts like struts/springs combo?
PharoNDmist: do you recommend a place to install the y-pipe? I'm in queens.
how bout performance parts like struts/springs combo?
03-28-2003, 06:48 PM
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Re: Re: Just got Y-pipe
Originally posted by d_warner
Mine came in on the 2th too. Yours must have been with mine when Jody told me she had like 6 to ship out. I was real impressed with the service. I put mine on last night. It's sweet. The car loves to rev now. Nice little rumble from the exhaust with nearly no enhanced interior noise. I get a little whistle at WOT at about 6400 RPM or so, but thats it. Put that thing on man. You'll love it.
David
Mine came in on the 2th too. Yours must have been with mine when Jody told me she had like 6 to ship out. I was real impressed with the service. I put mine on last night. It's sweet. The car loves to rev now. Nice little rumble from the exhaust with nearly no enhanced interior noise. I get a little whistle at WOT at about 6400 RPM or so, but thats it. Put that thing on man. You'll love it.
David
03-28-2003, 10:41 PM
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I spoke to a good muffler guy here in Rochester about my Budget (still not installed), and here's what he had to say. The problem with the manifold studs are that they are a brass composite that is strong, but very brittle and can snap or crack if you are too tough with them. You can't drill it out too he said. A lot of PB Blast, a blow torch and air tools are very helpful.
Luckily he quoted me $30 regardless of what happens. If he breaks an O2, I'll beat him up or something. Good luck.
-Smitty
Luckily he quoted me $30 regardless of what happens. If he breaks an O2, I'll beat him up or something. Good luck.
-Smitty
03-29-2003, 06:02 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Just got Y-pipe
Originally posted by Odie96
I'm going to be putting it in tomorrow morning. I can't wait - especially after reading what you wrote...I've heard of so many people's great experiences with Budget's Y-pipe.
I'm going to be putting it in tomorrow morning. I can't wait - especially after reading what you wrote...I've heard of so many people's great experiences with Budget's Y-pipe.
03-29-2003, 07:32 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Just got Y-pipe
Originally posted by billy_corgan
Don't get yourself overly excited about it though. You most likely wont notice anything at first. I didn't. It took a few days before the car started pulling hard. Don't get me wrong though, well worth it and you will have great experiences with it!
Don't get yourself overly excited about it though. You most likely wont notice anything at first. I didn't. It took a few days before the car started pulling hard. Don't get me wrong though, well worth it and you will have great experiences with it!
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