I heard getting a Y-pipe installed will give you about 15-20 more HP. The thing I wanted to know is, will it make noise? cuz I don't want the extra "deep buzzing" that I hear from some of these hooked up import cars. Also what would be a good brand name y-pipe? would I need to have a shop install it or could I DIY? Pics would be great?
Thanks!

 

Check out this page....it should give answer your questions, Stagnet04. I'm planning on a y-pipe for my Max as well soon. So far, the Budget (www.lssexhaust.com) is my choice.

http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaYpipes

 

i had a cattman ss ypipe installed last week. at low rpms it sounds annoying. like a subi.

 

I have a catman SS ypipe and it sounds almost stock while normal driving. When over 3500rpm it gets louder.

 

It will make the least noise of all exhaust mods. It has a slight grumble at idle RPM and very low RPM. Goes away through mid-range and screams at high RPM. Both amazing and annoying at the same time.

 

oh ok, Yeah I was thinking whichever one I get will make some type of sound, but I want the one that makes the least. I guess I need to actually here the different ones cuz my whole deal is to get one that will give me the extra boost without the noise. metal_god98SE Ill definatley check out this link
Thanks for the info guys

 

Cattman is quietest and budget is pretty quiet from what i've heard.

 

I have a Warpspeed alum. and when I was still stock otherwise the only time I would notice was around 1500-2100rpm and high-revving in neutral.

 

yes it will make more noise..

 

i have a budget. u hear a slight growl at idle. inside the car, at higher RPMs it makes more of a whooshing sound. like ur blowing down a pvc tube. outside the car it sounds much deeper and has a very good note. i cant really hear the ypipe that well inside the car because my intake is louder than my pipe.

 

Would changing my exhaust/muffler do anything for HP without changing the Y-pipe or should I just go for the Y-pipe?

 

Changing your muffler will be *most likely* louder than changing your ypipe...

 

muffler wont do anything but noise. if u want power gains the first thing u touch is the ypipe.

 

then next thing to do is the B pipe

 

I have a stainless steel Budget y-pipe and a K&N panel filter. I literally can not hear the engine at idle with the windows rolled up. There is no discernible noise difference, relative to stock, whilee cruising. There is a bit of a growl at W0T which I kind of like. That noise is also a function of the K&N air filter.

 

 

Are you talking about the Cattmann or budget?

 

I have a warpspeed Y-pipe. I notice the same small growl in the lower rpms. In the upper rpms I notice a small hissing noise which is normal from what i've read. I actually think it sounds pretty cool. Other than that I can't hear if there are any other noises cause of my intake.

 

wow i like this thread. I was scared to ask these simple questions thinking i would be told to go to the stickies. Thanks Stagnet04.
Anyways no one has answered this one yet. Is this a DIY job?

 

When i did mine i never had any prior experience with exhaust work or major engine work(just oil changes, plugs, and what not). I ran into a couple problems(rusted bolts, etc.) but it was a good learning experience. Make sure you have the right tools and plenty of time(take your time and try not to strip the bolts connecting to the headers) , a friend would be helpful too. Also try not to damage the ground strap at the Y + cat connection, keeps your 02 sensor running properly. Good Luck.

 

To the best of my knowledge, resetting the ECU after a y-pipe installation isn't required, correct?

 

I don't think it's required but it's a good idea. When I first got mine installed, I didn't notice any gains. I remember reading a thread where someone else had the same complaint but it was the day after he installed it. The day after I installed it, I drove to Florida. I guess while I was on my way down, the ECU figured out the pipe was there cause as soon as I got to FL and got on it, I definately felt the gains. I didn't feel any when I left NY and it was cold out. I think if I reset the ECU, I would have noticed it much sooner. Besides it's easy to reset the ECU. All you need is a flat head screw driver.

 

if the rest of your exhaust is stock, it wil berely make any more noise. if a starnger to a maxima goes inside the car for a ride he will not be able to tell that the car was modified.

 

How do you reset your ECU with only a screwdriver?

 

http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/ecu.html

Go to the bottom of the page

 

Welcome to the .org Kevo268. Im still pretty new myself If you ever have a question just go for it, pretty much everyone on the org is down to help, you'll always find those who will complain but for the most part, Iv learned SO MUCH FROM HERE........ I ........ I love you.org ......SYKE! but seriouly it's the best.......

 

B.T.W I heard all the sound clips of the exhuast sticky and not one sounded good. They all sound to high and choppy and NO it's not because of my computer. They sound like the typical honda civic set up and thats exactly what Im trying to avoid. Is there anyone on here that has a soundclip with only the Y-pipe upgraded and nothing else? Also I remember there was a muffler/exhaust called the "BIG BOAR" I saw it on an old honda and it was DEEEEEEP nice solid sound, anyone ever heard of that?

 

here is one with just a y pipe
(a little wheelspin in 1st gear)
(right click, save as...)
y pipe

if this wasnt enouf i can make another one tommorow

 

Kahren your money! WOW! That sounds perfect, not loud at all and good sound. What brand Y-pipe is it?

 

umm, i made the y pipe.
y pipe pic

 

kahren. i didn't know you worked on maximas! dude tune my S13 again. this time into a monster!

 

You made it!?!?!?! **** how did you do that? does it give you the extra HP? How much to make me one?

 

Would getting a test pipe make a difference? if so what is the difference? and would a test pipe from www.lssexhaust.com be a good idea?

 

Custommaxima having y-pipe & Cat. Conv. for $349 shipped. It's not bad if it gain like the dyno says. I'm thinking of getting these, but first i need to kno if there any fitment problems or any problems at all????
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=468192

 

doesnt the budget y pipe makes bee noise?

 

From what I heard and what is listed on the first link on this thread, it says budget y-pipes have no bees in the can noise....

 

I always like to see threads about Y pipes. It is arguably the best performance mod you can do on a maxima. I'm no expert, but I have spent the time doing the research and talking with both Brian Catts of Cattman Performance and the guys at Budget. You can't really compare the two pipes, because there are too many differences between them. Before buying a Y pipe, you first have to come to some understanding of what is important to you. The primary differences between them are as follows:

Budget: MIG welded stainless steel, 2 to 1 separate weld-in collector, mild steel flanges, and interlock flex section (more rigid than double mesh). Good pipe for the money.

Cattman: TIG welded 304L stainless steel, race quality 2 to 1 integrated collector, U.S. made stainless steel double lined mesh flex section (more flexible than interlock).

Each of the pipes have their respective qualities, Both will yield similar sounds, and peformance gains. All Y pipes have a hissing and buzzing sound, which can be reduced, but not eliminated.

I ordered the Cattman last week simply because of the weld quality, materials used, and their repuation in fitment. I realize the Cattman is $130 more than the Budget, but I know welding (family business) and can appreciate the differences in the pipes. Quality and fitment is the most important thing to me, as I only like to do mods one time around.

So my advice is decide first what features you want in a pipe, the quality, and then see how price works into the equation.

You can't go wrong with either one IMO.

 

Good info toddemullins. One question though. Do you need an O2 sensor socket to remove the sensors to actually install the Y-pipe? If so where can I get one?

 

Ok, So After A Y Pipe, I Read In Here Then U Need To Gat A B-pipe, What Is This?

 

u dont need one. its the pipe b/w the cat and muffler