Budget Y-pipe question...
05-04-2005, 11:36 AM
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Budget Y-pipe question...
I hear people refering to there y-pipes as budget y-pipes but I'm very confused about what that means. Does "budget" mean that you got a cheap no name brand of y-pipe or is there a real company out there called "budget" that sells y-pipes for our Maximas? Someone please help clarify this for me. Thanks a lot!
05-04-2005, 11:39 AM
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Name of company is "budget".
www.budgetexhaust.com
www.budgetexhaust.com
05-16-2005, 08:27 AM
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At current exchange rates its about US$200 or slightly less. Most credit cards factor in a premium on the exchange rate to allow for foreign exchange fluctuations, so you won't know what it costs in US$ until you get your statement.
i think i will go with warpspeed less headaches better price and all in dollars and a group deal is going on with them
05-16-2005, 02:59 PM
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I have budget y-pipe stainless steel and a flowmaster 40 series on it...with all new gaskets and bolts and sealant and,....everything is brand new and I hear it "buzzing" when I'm accelerating or either if I'm near a wall (on the highway) when accelerating....any ideas other than wrapping it?
05-17-2005, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jp_cout
I have budget y-pipe stainless steel and a flowmaster 40 series on it...with all new gaskets and bolts and sealant and,....everything is brand new and I hear it "buzzing" when I'm accelerating or either if I'm near a wall (on the highway) when accelerating....any ideas other than wrapping it?
05-17-2005, 08:30 AM
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Get rid of the muffler. The Budget y-pipe is not the source of the problem.
I hate noise with a passion. With the combination of a K&N panel air filter and Budget stainless steel y-pipe, I have no noise whatsoever at idle or when cruising. At WOT there is a slight growl which I must admit I like.
Upon startup, the car is a little noisier if you listen to the exhaust when standing outside the car. That is from the removal of two pre-cats which reduce emissions at startup.
For those people complaining about bees in the can with Budget y-pipes, I ask the question: What else have you done to the OEM exhaust setup that came with your car? Also, do you have a CAI or popcharger or hacked airbox?
I hate noise with a passion. With the combination of a K&N panel air filter and Budget stainless steel y-pipe, I have no noise whatsoever at idle or when cruising. At WOT there is a slight growl which I must admit I like.
Upon startup, the car is a little noisier if you listen to the exhaust when standing outside the car. That is from the removal of two pre-cats which reduce emissions at startup.
For those people complaining about bees in the can with Budget y-pipes, I ask the question: What else have you done to the OEM exhaust setup that came with your car? Also, do you have a CAI or popcharger or hacked airbox?
Originally Posted by jp_cout
I have budget y-pipe stainless steel and a flowmaster 40 series on it...with all new gaskets and bolts and sealant and,....everything is brand new and I hear it "buzzing" when I'm accelerating or either if I'm near a wall (on the highway) when accelerating....any ideas other than wrapping it?
05-17-2005, 09:30 AM
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[QUOTE=rmurdoch]I hate noise with a passion. With the combination of a K&N panel air filter and Budget stainless steel y-pipe, I have no noise whatsoever at idle or when cruising. At WOT there is a slight growl which I must admit I like.
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Ditto here as well.
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Ditto here as well.
05-17-2005, 11:30 AM
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I visited the above site for the Y-pipe too, but all I found were stainless steel "F-pipe" .. no mention of Y-pipe on the site...
ALso is the stainless steel better than the aluminized one? what difference does it make.
If you can quote me a part number that would be great.
ALso is the stainless steel better than the aluminized one? what difference does it make.
If you can quote me a part number that would be great.
05-17-2005, 11:34 AM
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They have a 1-800 #. Why don't you call them and speak to a live, warm body.
The F-pipe and Y-pipe are one and the same. Opt for the stainless steel version as it will last much longer, particularly given your Montreal winters. I believe an aluminized pipe would be prone to the same problems one would experience with a muffler over time, ie. rusting out.
I think a stainless steel pipe would be quieter than an aluminized pipe.
The F-pipe and Y-pipe are one and the same. Opt for the stainless steel version as it will last much longer, particularly given your Montreal winters. I believe an aluminized pipe would be prone to the same problems one would experience with a muffler over time, ie. rusting out.
I think a stainless steel pipe would be quieter than an aluminized pipe.
05-17-2005, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rmurdoch
Get rid of the muffler. The Budget y-pipe is not the source of the problem.
I hate noise with a passion. With the combination of a K&N panel air filter and Budget stainless steel y-pipe, I have no noise whatsoever at idle or when cruising. At WOT there is a slight growl which I must admit I like.
Upon startup, the car is a little noisier if you listen to the exhaust when standing outside the car. That is from the removal of two pre-cats which reduce emissions at startup.
For those people complaining about bees in the can with Budget y-pipes, I ask the question: What else have you done to the OEM exhaust setup that came with your car? Also, do you have a CAI or popcharger or hacked airbox?
I hate noise with a passion. With the combination of a K&N panel air filter and Budget stainless steel y-pipe, I have no noise whatsoever at idle or when cruising. At WOT there is a slight growl which I must admit I like.
Upon startup, the car is a little noisier if you listen to the exhaust when standing outside the car. That is from the removal of two pre-cats which reduce emissions at startup.
For those people complaining about bees in the can with Budget y-pipes, I ask the question: What else have you done to the OEM exhaust setup that came with your car? Also, do you have a CAI or popcharger or hacked airbox?
05-17-2005, 06:42 PM
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Me too I had a growling noise. I did these:
1- fastened the y pipe at the bracket near the bell housing with a hose clamp, near where the original y-pipe was fastened
2- installed a new gasket between the y pipe and the cat
3- installed a new bracket to replace the previous cat bracket hanger that was all rusted out, and was not fastening the cat anymore because of rust
4- unfastened the rear b pipe near the brace, near where it bends 90 degrees towards the passenger side. I had put a clamp to stop the b pipe from hitting the brace when driving over rough roads. I removed both the clamp and that stupid brace.
The growling went away. Cant say which of the above caused it to go away, but I`m happy now. Hope it helps.
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1- fastened the y pipe at the bracket near the bell housing with a hose clamp, near where the original y-pipe was fastened
2- installed a new gasket between the y pipe and the cat
3- installed a new bracket to replace the previous cat bracket hanger that was all rusted out, and was not fastening the cat anymore because of rust
4- unfastened the rear b pipe near the brace, near where it bends 90 degrees towards the passenger side. I had put a clamp to stop the b pipe from hitting the brace when driving over rough roads. I removed both the clamp and that stupid brace.
The growling went away. Cant say which of the above caused it to go away, but I`m happy now. Hope it helps.
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