DigitalTexan2u

Ok guys...
I'm going to order a Budget Y-pipe based on your answers!

A couple quick questions:

1) I've got an auto...still worth it? Really? Do you still "feel" the difference?

2) Does Budget have only one kind of Y-pipe? Stainless Steel?

3) Having an auto...will my performance match or beat a 5-speed Max?

4) Any one have any problems with Budget?

5) I've heard of the "bees in a can" syndrome there for awhile...did they work that problem out?

6) Does Budget supply the new bolts with it, or do you buy them seperately?

7) Cruising around town....is it quiet? At WOT...is it extremely loud?

8) At $170 is it the best "bang for the buck"?

9) With a stock exhaust system...will I notice the gains?

10) Will a CAI make the gains larger?

****CAN YOU BUY IT ON THEIR WEBSITE? I CAN'T FIND WHERE?****

11) On their website they call it an "F" pipe...this is the "Y" pipe right?


THANKS for ANY help!!

Lushka16

iTrader: (1)

Holy questions!
1. yes, yes
2. ?
3. Probably not
4. Not really
5. ways to fix that really easily
6. ?
7. yes, no
8. yes
9. yes
10. yes
11. ?

MaxWolf

iTrader: (1)

yes y pipe/f pipe.....same thing..it's just what they wanna call it. No their is no other cheaper...auto is fine.. I kick myself now for worrying myself so much about it before I got mine...great product.....will give beter results with a intake

BlackCat

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Geophrum

Just ordered mine today and here are your answers

1 Yes, yes, and yes
2Actually they have 2 one fed spec and one cali spec depends on your car
3. Probably not unless the 5 speed driver is a first time driver
4.if they have i havent heard of any
5. ceep your stock Muffler and the sound will be fine
6 the bolts you have on your car the gaskets are supplied by them
7. actally dont know. guess on how you have your exauhst set up and how loud your AI really is
8 Hell yes, next closest one is warpspeed for like 200 and then you have to pay shipping
9. well its not stock if you are putting on a y-pipe but as for the rest Yes
10 some say yes and some say no.. this is more your call
11 i called and ordered it by an f-pipe and she chuckles and said "oh you mean the y-pipe" the guy who does teh website did that becuase he said it looks more like an F

MaxWolf

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word to the wise...don't post the same thread in both General and 4th Gen...one if not both will get locked

WhiteMax96

F pipe = front pipe.

Geophrum

I know that but that is not what Budget told me why they called it that

Just passing out what i know and was told

Stillen_I30

if you had this puppy installed at a local muffler place, how much would they charge?

i just realized that i live about 45 mins away from Burlington, Ontario. Would it be worth driving down there to by it and get it fully installed down there?

bb0ys

If I wanted to wrap a budget y-pipe in exhaust wrap, should i do this before putting it on the car? motorvate.ca recommended this and it makes sense. Keep exhaust gas temp. higher and avoid metal/metal rubbing and noise from flex joint.

BlackCat

iTrader: (6)

If you are that close then Yes have it done by them! The price includes installation!!

Ceasars Chariot

iTrader: (16)

3. No, while the dealership will tell consumers to get an automatic because the computer can actually shift better than a human. ( they told me this too ..)in the real world ..this is not so ..

THE BIG PICTURE: get the Y man !! then you want b asking Y

BlackCat

iTrader: (6)

I miss shifting!

DigitalTexan2u

Thanks for all your help guys!
Much appreciated!

Stillen_I30

INCLUDES install? so, the install is basically FREE (since i assume people who mail order pay 165 US and then install it themselves)??? Only thing is i will probably have to drive there REALLY early in the morning, and then wait for the pipe to cool and THEN they will install it...or do they just dive right in?

Flava_24/7

iTrader: (46)

Most mechanics wear gloves. Some places will not even install it since it eliminates the precats.
As far as wrapping the pipe. Ive always heard it was not wise to do, being that moisture could get trapped and cause rust.
I dont think adding a y pipe will make you faster then 5-speeds. Especially if they have a y pipe also
The only problem i've heard of with the budget is the rattling noise( I have it also) wich seems to be caused from the flexing of the y and rattling of the heat sheild.

Stillen_I30

when is this noise most noticeable (when the pipe is warm, hot?). If i get this installed over there, i want to make sure all the issues are ironed out before leaving so i dont have to make another trip back into canada (not that i dont want to be there, just that the border situation is a hassle these days).

Flava_24/7

iTrader: (46)

Its normally heard at about 4 rpm. You should be able to hear it right away, give it gas and as the rpms come down to about4k-3.5k you may hear it. Not all cars do it, just some.

JsL

iTrader: (5)

It's 160!!!!! Just get it. I have it and I like it. You will notice the gains.