DcMaN

iTrader: (13)

hi, i was just wondering what would the best y pipe be for the money ? i have about 250 to spend and i was going to save up for the cattman but i would like to know peoples opinions. Between the warpspeed, Budget, and cattman. What would you guys say is the best overall y pipe? Like fittment and how thety sound and if their flex section happens to rip. I know the warpspeeds y pipes flex section was an issue bcause it kept ripping ? Is it fixed in their newer releases ? Please let me know what you guys thnk.

Bobo

I have the same car as you - mine is a 5-speed. I have a K&N panel filter and a stainless steel Budget y-pipe that I had installed last June. There were no fitment issues and I have no bees in the can. The Budget y-pipe is a very impressive part to behold.

There is no discernible noise difference from OEM at idle or when cruising. There is a bit of a growl at WOT which I quite like and the performance benefits are certainly felt above 4,000 rpm.

If you buy one, store your OEM y-pipe away safely in case you ever need it for emissions testing or any other reason. I haven't had to go through emissions yet, but will ensure my car has been run for some time and is warmed up before I go through.

brooklynK3Y

Like some said.. If you plan on keeping the car for some years, Get a Budget Stainless Steel Y-pipe so it wont rust from the salt and so. If you plan on selling it soon, Go with warpspeed. If you want cattman y-pipe, then hey go with that. Basically

120-180 range = Warpspeed then
Ur in the 200-280 Range = BSSY pipe or Cattman(if you can find one around that price)
300+ = Cattman..

DcMaN

iTrader: (13)

yea i definatly plan on keeping the car for a while since i just put a engine with 40 k in my car . Whats the website for budget exhaust lssexhaust.com ? Or better yet where can i get one ?

brooklynK3Y

budgetexhaust.com

Should come out to $218

Bobo

I believe that is the website. You should also check out the thread on the next page: Poll: Warpseed vs Buget y-pipe, to see what is said about each.
Since you plan on keeping the car for awhile, don't buy an aluminized y-pipe. I would opt for the Budget stainless steel y-pipe, but I am a satisfied, biased owner.

drivinmax

stone racing

kjm401

On the y- pipe issue. Has anyone ever passed a California smog test with one. I mean by warming up the car first?

massfastmax

iTrader: (1)

i heard there were a lot of issues with the stone racing y pipes and have been told by a few members not to get one and i have heard good things about both the cattman and the budget y pipes but for the price you want to pay I would suggest going with a budget y-pipe

ThisMaxIsTight

iTrader: (23)

LOL ! HAAA .... whatever you do, dont get a stone racing, there fitment is CRAP...not to mention read many people who had BEES in the can sound with this piece of garbage.... this should be in the stickies ..... get a warpspeed for 160 shipped....call them and tell them your from the org....this Ypipe subject has been discussed WAYYY to many times.... I wish people would use kevlos free search and search through the 999999999 Y pipe posts

DcMaN

iTrader: (13)

what free search????? If i knew i could use a search function i wouldnt have to post :\

ThisMaxIsTight

iTrader: (23)

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=399495

heres the free search.....oh and I forgot to say that I have the warpspeed y and it sounds great all the way up to 6800 rpms ...no noise or fitment issues