y-pipe worthwhile?
06-12-2003, 05:51 PM
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YES! It is the best bang for the buck mod you can do to your max. And no other N/A mod alone will give you as big of a gain as a Y-pipe. Expect a gain of around at least 15 Hp to the wheels. And if you get a Budget Y-pipe they are only $180, made out of stainless steel and mandrel bent.
06-12-2003, 07:10 PM
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I was just asking about this. Found an awesome place that lists great info about the different brands. After reading it I decided to go with the Warpspeed Y-Pipe. Can't wait to get it installed and hear it rooooaar... 
http://drewm.dyndns.org/~drew/maxfaq...p?MaximaYpipes
http://drewm.dyndns.org/~drew/maxfaq...p?MaximaYpipes
06-13-2003, 12:12 AM
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u will feel power in upper rpm range , i usually feel it kick in at 60mph , then when i hit the gas the car just jumps up to 80 like nothing
u dont feel much difference in acceleration in low rpm
but i really do dislike the sound, sounds like somethings wrong with my car, but i guess the power increase is worth it
u dont feel much difference in acceleration in low rpm
but i really do dislike the sound, sounds like somethings wrong with my car, but i guess the power increase is worth it
06-13-2003, 04:35 AM
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Worthwhile?
Absolutely, unless you plan on turbo-charging your car soon. The Y-pipe (budget) was my first performance mod and I did the install myself - the power gain is quite noticeable. A very worthwhile mod.
06-13-2003, 08:37 AM
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I just installed my Cattman y pipe on my 99.5. I was going to get a budget pipe, but they weren't aware that the 99.5's were different than the 95-99 models. Greg at Cattman was very informative (sent me diagrams of what to look for) and the y pipe fit in as if it were an OEM part. Couldn't be more happy.
06-13-2003, 08:55 AM
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Re: y-pipe worthwhile?
Originally posted by marymax
I'm thinking about getting a y-pipe. But will I notice any gains and is it worthwhile for 97 SE with a automatic? Or am I just gonna waste my money? I already have a Injen.
I'm thinking about getting a y-pipe. But will I notice any gains and is it worthwhile for 97 SE with a automatic? Or am I just gonna waste my money? I already have a Injen.
It makes your car too loud and it is a gain you won't be able to feel.
06-13-2003, 09:18 AM
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Originally posted by jigsaw
I just installed my Cattman y pipe on my 99.5. I was going to get a budget pipe, but they weren't aware that the 99.5's were different than the 95-99 models. Greg at Cattman was very informative (sent me diagrams of what to look for) and the y pipe fit in as if it were an OEM part. Couldn't be more happy.
I just installed my Cattman y pipe on my 99.5. I was going to get a budget pipe, but they weren't aware that the 99.5's were different than the 95-99 models. Greg at Cattman was very informative (sent me diagrams of what to look for) and the y pipe fit in as if it were an OEM part. Couldn't be more happy.
06-13-2003, 09:20 AM
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Re: Re: y-pipe worthwhile?
Originally posted by ptatohed
It makes your car too loud and it is a gain you won't be able to feel.
It makes your car too loud and it is a gain you won't be able to feel.
06-13-2003, 09:39 AM
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Originally posted by slizan99
are you referring to the cali-spec as a 99.5? if so budget does makes a y-pipe that fits. i have one.
are you referring to the cali-spec as a 99.5? if so budget does makes a y-pipe that fits. i have one.
06-13-2003, 09:41 AM
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Originally posted by slizan99
are you referring to the cali-spec as a 99.5? if so budget does makes a y-pipe that fits. i have one.
are you referring to the cali-spec as a 99.5? if so budget does makes a y-pipe that fits. i have one.
06-13-2003, 05:29 PM
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Re: y-pipe worthwhile?
Originally posted by marymax
I'm thinking about getting a y-pipe. But will I notice any gains and is it worthwhile for 97 SE with a automatic? Or am I just gonna waste my money? I already have a Injen.
I'm thinking about getting a y-pipe. But will I notice any gains and is it worthwhile for 97 SE with a automatic? Or am I just gonna waste my money? I already have a Injen.
06-22-2003, 04:02 PM
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Ok im a little confused..
I have a 99.5 that is a FED spec and has TWO sensors...how is this different from 95-99 cars?? And on the Budget website the Y pipe i ordered said to be for 95 through 99 models? is that the one i need or is there a different one?
I have a 99.5 that is a FED spec and has TWO sensors...how is this different from 95-99 cars?? And on the Budget website the Y pipe i ordered said to be for 95 through 99 models? is that the one i need or is there a different one?
06-22-2003, 04:23 PM
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Re: y-pipe worthwhile?
Originally posted by marymax
I'm thinking about getting a y-pipe. But will I notice any gains and is it worthwhile for 97 SE with a automatic? Or am I just gonna waste my money? I already have a Injen.
I'm thinking about getting a y-pipe. But will I notice any gains and is it worthwhile for 97 SE with a automatic? Or am I just gonna waste my money? I already have a Injen.
06-22-2003, 04:57 PM
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What gives here? Why is it that some people say that a Y Pipe makes your car a lot louder. Others say that the increased noise, if any, is barely noticable. These are two extremes to one answer. Now I can imagine the car being a little louder because the pre-cats that restricted the flow actually helped quiet the car...to some degree. But I can't imagine that it makes the car really loud since the pipe is at the front of the engine and the rest of the exhaust is still factory. Could it be that 'really loud' means that you can actually hear the exhaust a little bit...whereas before, you never even heard the exhaust? On a scale of 1 to 10....1 just barely being able to hear the exhaust at all and 10 with the exhaust sounding like the car doesn't even have any exhaust pipe...what noise rating does the Maxima get with a Y Pipe installed?
06-22-2003, 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by licrisisfe
What gives here? Why is it that some people say that a Y Pipe makes your car a lot louder. Others say that the increased noise, if any, is barely noticable. These are two extremes to one answer. Now I can imagine the car being a little louder because the pre-cats that restricted the flow actually helped quiet the car...to some degree. But I can't imagine that it makes the car really loud since the pipe is at the front of the engine and the rest of the exhaust is still factory. Could it be that 'really loud' means that you can actually hear the exhaust a little bit...whereas before, you never even heard the exhaust? On a scale of 1 to 10....1 just barely being able to hear the exhaust at all and 10 with the exhaust sounding like the car doesn't even have any exhaust pipe...what noise rating does the Maxima get with a Y Pipe installed?
What gives here? Why is it that some people say that a Y Pipe makes your car a lot louder. Others say that the increased noise, if any, is barely noticable. These are two extremes to one answer. Now I can imagine the car being a little louder because the pre-cats that restricted the flow actually helped quiet the car...to some degree. But I can't imagine that it makes the car really loud since the pipe is at the front of the engine and the rest of the exhaust is still factory. Could it be that 'really loud' means that you can actually hear the exhaust a little bit...whereas before, you never even heard the exhaust? On a scale of 1 to 10....1 just barely being able to hear the exhaust at all and 10 with the exhaust sounding like the car doesn't even have any exhaust pipe...what noise rating does the Maxima get with a Y Pipe installed?
It doesn't make it that much louder. The difference in sound is because of different brands.
06-22-2003, 05:14 PM
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it depends a lot of if you have a stock exhaust or if you changed anything after the cat. If you have a stock exhaust with y-pipe, there is hardly any noise increase. If you have an aftermarket muffler there will be much more noise.
06-22-2003, 05:17 PM
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Originally posted by slizan99
It doesn't make it that much louder. The difference in sound is because of different brands.
It doesn't make it that much louder. The difference in sound is because of different brands.
Y-pipe + stock catback = almost no noticeable noise increase.
Y-pipe + aftermarket cat-back = one loud car.
06-22-2003, 05:30 PM
#31
I like this subject, I had the same Y-pipe setup on my truck and it made the truck noticeably louder since I had a dual exit Flowmaster Delta 50 Series catback system. Plus there is a noticeable increase in performance.
I haven't particularly looked at the exhaust on the 95 Maxima so I have a few questions. Are there any direct bolt-on Y-pipe for the 95s? I wish to only do the Y-pipe as well, will this alone yield to noticeable performance gains, and is it more on the high or low RPM range? What Y-pipe diameter is recommended? Later on, I might consider adding a better flowing muffler and a nice tip, what would y'all recommend?
Thanks!
I haven't particularly looked at the exhaust on the 95 Maxima so I have a few questions. Are there any direct bolt-on Y-pipe for the 95s? I wish to only do the Y-pipe as well, will this alone yield to noticeable performance gains, and is it more on the high or low RPM range? What Y-pipe diameter is recommended? Later on, I might consider adding a better flowing muffler and a nice tip, what would y'all recommend?
Thanks!
06-22-2003, 07:22 PM
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I went with the warpspeed y-pipe and love it....noticable gain in power...exhaust sound changed but not really loud...has a little raspy burble at idle kinda barks when starting and there is a little res sound at i specific eng speed....only notice when first driving off in the am...I recommend the mod all the way...btw 96SE auto with factory exhaust from the cat back....thats going to change soon
06-22-2003, 08:37 PM
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I highly recommend you to get the y-pipe. I own a 96 auto and I am very happy with the results of the pipe. Everything else on my exhaust is stock. This is a mod you can verify on the buttdyno, not huge, but you can sure feel it. I went with the Warpspeed stainless steel pipe. I wrapped my pipe with header wrap and it is very quiet now, no more criquets, just a slight rumble when I step on it
06-23-2003, 02:20 AM
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im getting a stillen y tomarrow..used for less than 200 miles. but it doesnt come with the gaskets and o rings. where can i buy just gaskets and o rings.. or can i just reuse facotory ones..or buy new factory ones..
any alternatives.. cutting one out of exhuast wrap or something?? thanks.
any alternatives.. cutting one out of exhuast wrap or something?? thanks.
06-23-2003, 04:43 PM
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Originally posted by zerodeefex
is the warpspeed any better than the rest in terms of performance gains? on the site listed a few pages back, it says they claim to be better, but if people can refute this I think I'm just gonna go with budget!
is the warpspeed any better than the rest in terms of performance gains? on the site listed a few pages back, it says they claim to be better, but if people can refute this I think I'm just gonna go with budget!
I am very happy with my Warpspeed y-pipe, but if I had to do it again I would probably get a budget and save a few bucks. Performance wise from what I have read here on the Org., they both give you similar gains. I went with Warspspeed due to hearing about some noise from Budget pipes (the other pipe I was considering). After I bought a newer WSP pipe I was still introduced to the bees in the can/criquet noise that I heard Budget pipes had, the header wrap silenced all that though
. So save a few bucks for another mod and get the Budget pipe, and if you get any noise wrap it.