I've been browsing around the forums for a while now and have yet to make any performance mods, just doing appearance ones as they are cheap and appeal to my EE tendencies. After looking around for a while i've gathered that a new CAI and Y-Pipe are probably the best bang-for-the-buck performance mods, and are probably the ones I should do first. I was all set to get the "Budget Y-Pipe" as detailed in a few threads/walk-thru's, however I dont think the company exists anymore, or atleast I can't find it. If anyone can help me out with finding this one, or recommending another that isn't too expensive yet gets the job done, I'd appreciate it. Also, recommendations for a CAI would be good as well, although I'm thinking the Stillen Cone looks like the most popular choice.

 

Budget's website seems to be non-existent, but heres they're phone # 1-905-681-4579. I read on another post that they have a 800 # too. I'll try and find it. As far as intakes go, It's really a personel/cost preference. I have a pop- charger and the air silencer removed from from the stock mid-pipe currently. My CAI should be here this week. I personally think that's the way to go. Most e-bay CAI's can be had for $60 and under, put a quality filter on it and you're good to go!

 

I ordered a Budget Y-pipe on May 26th. Delivery has not yet been confirmed as they are awaiting a delivery of modular stainless steel. I elected not to go with the aluminized one. Speak to Jody at 1-800-256-4482. E-mail mufflers@allstream.net

Not sure why the website is not up and running. She keeps odd hours and is only there until 2:00 or 2:30 ET to take orders. Cost is C$250, including gaskets, plus C$15 delivery. Not sure if they bill in US$.

 

Warpspeed Y-pipes are good and cheap too.

 

You live in Boston? Make sure you get a stainless steel Y-Pipe if you do buy one. That way it won't rust when it snows. I plan on getting a stainless steel Warpspeed pipe with a Place Racing CAI.

 

I elected to get the Budget Y-pipe because I live in British Columbia and would not have to import it. Also noise is a consideration and I was under the impression the Warpspeed y-pipe makes more noise.

 

Any aftermarket y will make more noise than stock. Remember you are removing 2 pre-cats on the stock y-pipe.

Go with the y-pipe first then think about the CAI. With the y you will get a considerable amount of power, with the CAI you will get a considerable amount of growl.

 

get a warpspeed through the GD for $160 shipped. a CAI doesnt give you any hp unless you got full exhaust and headers. if u ever gonna go with an intake, get a true cold air intake (the ones that require cutting)

 

Noise is definately an issue, although it wont play a huge role in my decision I am still going to take it into consideration. I called Jody at Budget, their website is just down, and will be for a few weeks. They bill in Canadien but credit cards convert it anyways, usually at a better rate than any bank or vendor would. So I'll hold off on the CAI due to noise for now, see how it performs with the Y-Pipe. Also, should I look into some sort of wrap for it? I hear that reduces noise and also engine temp, while increasing HP a bit more (not significant); but the noise reduction would be good. Also, is the new Y-Pipe going to be pointless with a stock muffler or is fine?

 

How loud will the warpspeed y-pipe be once installed with a stillen muffler? Will you acutally be able to feel the performance gain when you stop on the gas? In addition, why is a y-pipe illegal?

 

Go with Injen's CAI i got one on mines and its serious. Gives u a nice growl and pull around 3000 rpms. I can hear the air being sucked into my car with the windows up ac blasting and radio on for ur fyi...and i dont know what to tell you about the y pipe im still looking for one aswell id say go with stillen or custommaxima.com ...

 

WOW. Where do you come up with this stuff? A CAI doesn't give HP unless you have a y pipe or headers? Hmm.

 

Well how about you set the record straight vs just flaming the guy?

The CAI gives small gains by itself, but coupled with a Y or headers, the two combined really give good gains.

It's probably what the poster is referring to.

 

I didn't flame him. I just said he was wrong, again. I'm gonna try to be nicer to the neWer people. My appologies.

 

Just saying he's wrong is a flame. Saying he's wrong and then giving him the right information is helping.

I really don't see why you are so negative in everyone's posts. What do YOU have to be negative about? It's not like you have been issuing great amounts of technical information to everyone. You just post small smart arsed comments that do nothing IMHO.

 

Thanks.........

 

ok, so back to the Y and CAI. CAI doesn't do as much without the Y-Pipe, how about the Y-pipe with a stock muffler, is that fine? and also would a wrap help keep the noise down to a reasonable level?

 

I just wanna finally get an answer to the following question? Which y-pipe is better betweend the budget and warpseed? (by better i mean has less noise and will last longer)

 

Evryone will tell you that the one they have is better. If the GD for the WS is still going, get that one. If not get the budget. They'll tell you to get SS pipes cause they don't rust, BS. They'll still rust just slower. Even the aluminized pipes ahould last you 4-5 years if not more, even in NY.

 

what about the noise? I know the warpseed ones have a lined flex section, so im guessing that one would be quitter, but correct me if im wrong.

 

i got a budget. its cool, but it seems to rust a bit in the joints. this makes me unsure of their "100% stainless steel" claim. but it is cheap, so go for it.
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I think that all y-pipes have a lined flexed section. And that the y-pipes are all gonna make more noise than the stock one. If you want to reduce the noise just stay with the stock catback.

 

yes a CAI barely gives you any hp. in most cases the extra air comming in is restricted by the headers and the exhaust system. unless they already are big enough for more airflow, which i doubt/not sure of in maxima's case. besides, lets say the intake gives u coupla hp by itself, how about the torque loss? added up it adds to possibly a negative number. so losing torque on low end and gainin hp on high end is the same thing as gaining nothing....

btw, i never said y pipe. i said full exhaust. with headers and full exhaust, u can expect 10 hp from a true CAI.

last but not least...... being nice to the neWer people?? hmm, ok...

 

Umm CAI performance is not that directly related to the exhaust manifolds.

 

i got a Place Racing CAI and the Warpspeed y-pipe, and it is sick, the y pipe give the stock exhaust a mean growl at idle, and at WOT the CAI is LOUD!! they are a good combo, very happy

 

Again where do you get it? In the first post you said the CAI gives NO hp and now you said it does a little. Yes I am being nicer.

 

so ur saying that it gives u hp? where do u get that....