Real gains of a b pipe
10-01-2003, 11:13 AM
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Real gains of a b pipe
Does anyone know what the real gains are from a b pipe?I was told by a perf. exhaust shop that it is not worth it. What am I really getting for hp/torque?Some people say it is only like 5-10 horse. Is that right or are they wrong?
10-01-2003, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SLOW96MAX
Does anyone know what the real gains are from a b pipe?I was told by a perf. exhaust shop that it is not worth it. What am I really getting for hp/torque?Some people say it is only like 5-10 horse. Is that right or are they wrong?
10-01-2003, 11:51 AM
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The 3-6 sounds about right,throw a resonated test pipe in place of the rear cat for 2-3 more hp and you're ~7hp over a Y pipe alone. Considering an intake gives you about 5hp for $100-$200, and a 15 hp ECU reprogram for $400+ it's not unreasonable for the power you get while still being na and non nitrous.
10-01-2003, 12:28 PM
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10-02-2003, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by dmBK
unrersonated b-pipe has no advantages over a resonated one, plus its sound hurts the ears. not worth it! b pipe would give u minimal gains, even with a y-pipe.
10-02-2003, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by SLOW96MAX
So my question is should I buy one?
so it was a no-brainer for me. it cost about as much as the y-pipe, but obviously, the y-pipe is a much better value.
10-02-2003, 10:45 AM
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i went to budget's website and they seem to only sell b-pipes for 97-99. did the budget b-pipe bolt up with no fitment issues on a 96?
Originally Posted by dmBK
well, i bought mine after the y pipe. both are Budget. i still have a stock muffler, so everything is quiet. i cant say that i've noticed any power gains. i read on the .org before, that if you see a darker color on your b-pipe before the resonator, then it must be restrictive. mine was like that, plus mine was starting to go - i have a 1996, and live in the northeast so it was a no-brainer for me. it cost about as much as the y-pipe, but obviously, the y-pipe is a much better value.
so it was a no-brainer for me. it cost about as much as the y-pipe, but obviously, the y-pipe is a much better value.
10-02-2003, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by soybeanz
i went to budget's website and they seem to only sell b-pipes for 97-99. did the budget b-pipe bolt up with no fitment issues on a 96?
the only "issue" was (this happens with most b-pipes, regardless of the manufacturer), it was hitting the right lower control arm in the back on the bumps. my mechanic just used an exhaust "holder" to keep it in place.
10-02-2003, 02:34 PM
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