i paid 6+ for each of the ypipe to manifold gaskets...that was like 15...plus now i have to find a o2 sensor so i can plug my bunghole with it....(sorry for another bunghole joke...i know they're played out)

 

anyways how long did it take for the ypipe to get there?????

 

nice looking pipe do you think that with the 2 part design it'll be easier to install or what?
Of course that's just one more place it can leak, let us know about the bees in the can noise.

 

thanks JSutter for the part numbers, really helps

 

i ordered mine on Wednesday the 18th and got it on the following Tuesday (the 24th). And yes, thanks Jsutter for those part numbers, I'm gonna have to go pick those up tomorrow...

 

i need to pick up the little crush ring for the ypipe-ypipe....im really starting to wonder about my extra bunghole and my two piece design...

 

so what was census on the best way to plug that extra bunghole up with? and what is that extra bunghole for? cali spec?

 

yeah the extra bunghole is for the special people of california...i think a screw would do fine??maybe??who knows...again it might cause turbulence...i might be able to dig around shops and just find some...i'll ask my auto teacher for some extra ones tommorow...

 

cefiro, if your from CA, why are you trying to plug up the extra bunghole? and how big is the hole?

 

O2 bung should be 18x1.5mm

anyways...i have a fedspec...not a calispec i30...mwahaha...anyways...imma have an extra bunghole to worry about...a screw cut short shouldnt cause any turbulence right??

 

so...about four business days....good good...

 

only one!!!

i htink ill get it...

its only $100 and i might see 10hp more.. if i feel it and it sounds good ill be happy. if i dont like it ill sell it to an org'er at cost.

 

nooooooo!!!!
confirmed last one?

 

yeah thats what mark said, call and ask anyways though....sorry man couldnt pass up this deal once i seen that there was only 1 left

 

hehe...i really have no problem with the ypipe...even though we have to do all this work...we still didnt pay over 100 with them...thats a wonderful price for anything that actually increases performance plus the fact that the 100 includes shipping...the gaskets will run you less than 25 dollars...awesome price if you ask me...extra bunghole or not...

 

It is a good price but someone needs to do before/after dynos to show true performance gains. Don't forget, Stone Racing is fairly cheap as well but there are some MAJOR fitment issues.

 

someone has already installed this ypipe and said that there were no fitment issues at all so I'm not worried... just excited

 

It has to decent HP improvement over stock.....everytime i look at my stock y-pipe I start to choke

 

use a brass plug for the extra bunghole my auto mechanic said...

 

do you just use the size 18x1.5mm??

 

of course...you can just do that...why wouldnt you??if you dont you run the risk of ruining the threads..

 

I am thinking about considering one since its so cheap, the expense would be negligent. However, it would suck if this got serious bees in the can sound.

 

ive never heard the bees in can sound but since so many ppl talk about how bad it is, i assume it isnt a very nice sound. if this happens with the topspeed ypipe i'll probly do thermal wrap to decrease the noise as much as possible and everytime i hear it i will remind myself that i only paid $100 bucks and i get what i pay for

 

At least it looks good.

 

too bad nobody looks under my car....



one more question...what kinda screws/nuts do we use for the three holes connecting the two pieces??

 

i was also wondering that

 

So this thing doesn't come with any nuts/bolts or gaskets? That blows.

 

well that stuff only costs like 15-20 bucks and the ypipe WAS only $100

 

Sure, I understand. But I feel they should have charged $115 or $120 and included it. But no arguing that it is a good deal.

 

That way they can blame fitment issues on the nuts/bolts/gaskets that they weren't responsible for providing. Sounds fishy to me!

Buy the stainless steel Budget y-pipe. Exhaust wrap is for racers and shouldn't be used for everyday applications unless you want your y-pipe to rust out. Exhaust wrap retains moisture and salt and will corrode your part in due course.

 

I've heard of people having to wrap their Budget/LSS Y to stop bees in the can.

 

u want some nice shiny 16's that look just like ur wheels

 

Well if they had bees in the can sound with a Budget/LSS y-pipe, I wouldn't blame it on the y-pipe, I would be inclined to ask if they have made other exhaust modificiations, eg. an aftermarket muffler.

I have absolutely no bees in the can sound and had no fitment issues.

 

What other A.M. exhaust componants do you have? I actually just ordered an LSS 4 days ago. I really hemmed and hawed about ordering. I didn't want to go cheap and risk loud/unpleasant noise. In my research, it appears reviews on the LSS and W.S. are mixed. However, almost 100% of all Cattman owners are happy. And on top of that I actually borrowed my friends Cattman for a week and it did not increase sound at all (all my other exhaust componants are stock). So to me Cattman is tried and true. But, I took the chance and ordered an LSS. I hope I don't regret it... Or else there will be a 1 week used '99 Cali LSS Y for sale in the sale forum soon. lol. So what other a.m. exhaust do you have and how was your sound increase with the LSS?

 

I procrastinated at length before ordering the Budget stainless steel y-pipe. Let me put things in context for you: before joining the .org last May the only mod I had done to my car was install a plastic wind deflector for the sunroof. Prior to installing the Budget y last June, I installed a Vibrant FSTB and a K&N panel filter.

I ordered the Budget y with some trepidation and even went as far as talking to some shops about exhaust wrap while the y-pipe was on order.

I am pleased to report that there were absolutely no fitment problems with the installation which I paid to have done. My y-pipe and its hardware was not rusted and the 02 sensors came out and were installed with no problem.

The car is a little louder than before upon startup because two pre-cats have been removed. I understand they cut back on cold start-up emissions.
You only really notice this if you are standing outside the car while its warming up.

Once the car is warmed up, there is no discernible noise difference whatsoever at idle or when cruising. At WOT, there is a bit of a growl that I quite like but its also a function of the K&N air filter allowing more air into the exhaust system. As far as performance is concerned, just put your foot into it and notice the difference after say 4,000 rpms. My fuel economy was only affected the first week after I installed the y-pipe because I kept on driving the car like I stole it. However, after the novelty wore off, and I quit flogging the car I would have to say that my fuel economy has not been affected.

The Budget y-pipe weighs considerably less than the OEM, say maybe 15 pounds.

Store your old y-pipe away safely in the event you ever need it.

I haven't had to go through emisssions testing yet, but will make sure the car is good and warm before I do.

I hope this helps.

 

Just a thought........

IMO, using an aftermarket y-pipe also warrant the use of aftermarket b-pipe, high flow cat, and muffler. Wouldn't gains be better this way? I mean why open up the front when exhaust flow will get restrictive again by the time it gets to the cat up to the muffler?

 

nobody has figured out a way to plug up the damn bunghole...im getting so pissed...

 

i was thinking of using an old O2 sensor since i think one of mine is dead so i have to replace it anyway

 

The stock y-pipe on a 4th Generaton is quite restrictive. The y-pipe is very narrow before it enters the cat. I don't believe an aftermarket y-pipe warrants buy any other aftermarket exhaust components. I have toyed with buying a Budget b-pipe to complement my Budget y, but its not a very good bang for the buck!

 

Can anyone verify that the stock y-pipe is narrower, than the rest of the stock exhaust system?

cefiro8701,

Go to a local wrecking yard, look for a 4th gen, I'm sure you'll find an o2 sensor.