I'm about to get the budget Y-pipe for my 99 Max SE-L 5-spd. There's been lots of fuss on the forum about cali spec max etc. etc. I live in Chicago and bought my max used, but the original owner bought it new in Chicago, as well. so...

- First, do I need to worry about the cali spec stuff ( what is it anyway?)?

- Second, when I put the budget y-pipe on...is there a place for the front O2 sensor on it?

- Third, some people said that they got a check engine light right after they put their y-pipe on even though they hooked everything up correctly. Will I get one?

- Fourth, many of you experienced noises in the flex section etc...and rattling sounds when driving...what causes that and how can I prevent it?

- Fifth, will the flex section wear out quickly? On average, how long does the pipe last?

- Lastly, when (and if..hehe) I don't drive hard with the y-pipe on, will my car waiste a lot more gas?

Thanks in advance all!

Oh yeah...very positive response, thank you

Just buy the god damn pipe.....

Or better yet, call Budget and ask them these questions ...or better yet...buy the god damn pipe.

I sure hate to be a ***** but (I am lying). It is an exhaust pipe. Many people here have Budgets and Warpspeed Y pipes.

I have not seen a bad flex section post for over a year. Most of the problems have been remedied.

Cali spec - California emissions...different requirements.

O2 sensor.... the BUNG will be there.

CEL - never heard of it unless they do not reinstall O2 sensors properly.


Bro - take a chance and buy the god damn pipe...... cheap mod.

Big Cracker

I had no problems getting the Budget Y onto my car nor were there any after effects. I had mine installed in the spring.