Mignaccanator

I have a 1997 GXE 5 speed and I want to add a full intake and exhaust system to it. I have decided to start with a Frankencar Intake with K&N filter followed by a Budget y-pipe, Random Technology Cat, and the the custommaxima.com Greddy Cat-Back.
First off is this a decent setup? I would like input if anyone thinks I should replace a part with a different brand. Second my question is about pipe sizes. Does anyone happen to know what the pipe diameter is on the Budget Y-Pipe and custommaxima.com Greddy Cat-Back? And lastly I have heard the Budget Y-Pipe is a great deal, yet I can't even find it on the site. If anyone who could link to the direct page of the y-pipe or just give me the price, it would be greatly appreciated.

redmaxpa007

iTrader: (21)

sounds like a good setup.

Mignaccanator

So the items I picked are good, but can anyone answer the pipe diameter and price questions?

Juki5536

iTrader: (1)

I'm pretty sure the piping is 2.5", and the website is www.budgetexhaust.com. Now you can't order it off the website, you have to call their number. It is like...$250 Canadian which = about $165 USA mullah. Good setup.

Mignaccanator

Is 2.5 the piping size for both the y-pipe and the cat-back, or just the y-pipe?

luckee2bhere

iTrader: (1)

As far as I know, all the cat backs I have been looking at are 2.25-2.5 in.

I dont know what size the Y is but the budget is as good of a pipe as any out there, so dont worry about it.
I personally have a Warpspeed Y because I have heard alot of good things about it but I am pretty sure the budget is exactly the same thing.

ivelweyz

Don't waste your money on a cat converter, especially a RT. You won't gain anything, but if you absolutely need a cat converter just get a carsound from budget...

happyricefob

iTrader: (7)

and u can save tat $$ for FSTB + RSB

JsL

iTrader: (5)

Go with the budget ypipe and frankencar intake. The RT cat gains nothing unless you are going turbo or supercharged. An exhaust is cool, but is not worth the $400+ to get maybe 1 or 2 hp out of this setup. The stock exhaust is good enough for N/A cars. Get the exhaust if you want the extra 1 or 2 hp and a lot of added noise for $400+, but I rather get a FSTB and RSB or AGX/H&R combo. Maybe you might be interested in a short shifter for your 5spd, email me