Y-Pipe ROCKS!!!
#1
Y-Pipe ROCKS!!!
I went over to Budget Exhaust this morning and got them to install their stainless steel y-pipe, along with a stock cat replacement I got last week. Took about an hour, and the mechanic did a great job. Turns out the Bosal cat had a small hole next to the bung, which he torched/sealed up. Didn't even bother trying to unbolt the severely rusted bolts everywhere, just torched them off.
Well, when I drove away, I was pretty impressed with the results. However, since the traffic was pretty heavy, couldn't really get a good feel for the change. I got home, took care of a bunch of stuff, then went and grabbed a friend and headed up to the lake. That's when I got it. Damn, that pipe is amazing! Stopped at the lights and the car sounds like I just turned it off. Accelerate a bit and I get a nice low purr. Mash the pedal and it just purrs louder, without hitting the previous pipe's higher notes. And the throttle response is frickin' sweet! We had people pulling up in the right lane at stops, hoping to pass when the light went green but in all instances, they ended up disappearing in the rear view mirror in seconds. I'm not even going to talk about all the passing I ended up doing. Not sure why, but alot of people out there today were actually driving BELOW the speed limit.
Needless to say, my friend was impressed with the latest changes.
I can't believe I waited this long to get the y-pipe. My budgetary reason is that the oem pipe had developed two leaks, one in the pipe, and one in the flex section - and that flex section's braiding was pretty much gone on the top part - and needed to be replaced. So I could either shell out 600 for a stock pipe or get the Budget pipe.
I was hoping that along with this power boost and quieter exhaust (quieter in the sense that there are no leaks) I would be getting a break on my mileage, but now I find that it's almost impossible to resist mashing the pedal, not only for the sweet acceleration, but also to hear that sweet deeper purr.
By the way, I'm fully stock, intake and exhaust wise, with the exception of the K&N drop-in filter and of course the new y-pipe.
Well, when I drove away, I was pretty impressed with the results. However, since the traffic was pretty heavy, couldn't really get a good feel for the change. I got home, took care of a bunch of stuff, then went and grabbed a friend and headed up to the lake. That's when I got it. Damn, that pipe is amazing! Stopped at the lights and the car sounds like I just turned it off. Accelerate a bit and I get a nice low purr. Mash the pedal and it just purrs louder, without hitting the previous pipe's higher notes. And the throttle response is frickin' sweet! We had people pulling up in the right lane at stops, hoping to pass when the light went green but in all instances, they ended up disappearing in the rear view mirror in seconds. I'm not even going to talk about all the passing I ended up doing. Not sure why, but alot of people out there today were actually driving BELOW the speed limit.
Needless to say, my friend was impressed with the latest changes.
I can't believe I waited this long to get the y-pipe. My budgetary reason is that the oem pipe had developed two leaks, one in the pipe, and one in the flex section - and that flex section's braiding was pretty much gone on the top part - and needed to be replaced. So I could either shell out 600 for a stock pipe or get the Budget pipe.
I was hoping that along with this power boost and quieter exhaust (quieter in the sense that there are no leaks) I would be getting a break on my mileage, but now I find that it's almost impossible to resist mashing the pedal, not only for the sweet acceleration, but also to hear that sweet deeper purr.
By the way, I'm fully stock, intake and exhaust wise, with the exception of the K&N drop-in filter and of course the new y-pipe.
#4
Budget kicks @ss!!!! I had mine installed today. The shop that installed it for me was even impressed with it. It gives you a nice little growl thats loud enough to let someone know that you've done something to it. Reset the ecu for best results.
#6
Originally Posted by 97MaximaSE97
Budget kicks @ss!!!! I had mine installed today. The shop that installed it for me was even impressed with it. It gives you a nice little growl thats loud enough to let someone know that you've done something to it. Reset the ecu for best results.
Anyone know what the actual amount of time to leave the cable disconnected is in order to reset the ECU?
#7
i take it you have an auto since you're driving a GLE. since it's a 96 you probably have the same type of ECU and O2 sensor/catalyst configuration as my mom's 95. do you get a check engine light with the ypipe on? i remember my 97 always had a CEL...just wondering for future modifications on my mom's 95.
#9
Originally Posted by TurTLe*
y-pipes shouldn't cause a light. what light would you have? only thing i would assume is if you damaged one of the o2 sensors or forgot to plug them back in.
#16
I had a warpspeed Y pipe and OBX Cat back installed over the weekend. I was stock everything prior to that...to be honest. I think it sounds too loud. I am kinda not happy with it. I think i should ahve just done the Y pipe but my stock cat back was bad so i needed to replace it. Y pipe was only a bonus. I would take my stock cat back if I could.
#19
Originally Posted by sergey85
if i were to get the y-pipe replaced would the growl be constant or only when u speed up like in the higher rpm is it kinda of like an air intake
I am happy to report that there is no discernible sound difference at idle or when cruising. At WOT, there is a bit of a growl that I, in fact, quite like.
Go for it!
#20
Originally Posted by Bobo
I have a stainless steel Budget y-pipe and a K&N panel filter. I too was concerned about noise as I didn't want any.
I am happy to report that there is no discernible sound difference at idle or when cruising. At WOT, there is a bit of a growl that I, in fact, quite like.
Go for it!
I am happy to report that there is no discernible sound difference at idle or when cruising. At WOT, there is a bit of a growl that I, in fact, quite like.
Go for it!
#22
Originally Posted by rocco5446
I agree that's there's no difference at idle (in fact I think it's even quieter) but I can hear and feel a slight difference when cruising though. It's just a bit deeper, almost a muted rumble, the kind of difference only the driver will notice. And I can only notice it if it's real quiet, no traffic, stereo off and windows rolled up etc.
#30
Originally Posted by time4aspliff
97MaximaSE97:
Where did you get your y-pipe installed? I live in So Cal and I may be getting a pipe in the near future.
Also, if you don't mind; how much did it set you back?
Thanks.
Where did you get your y-pipe installed? I live in So Cal and I may be getting a pipe in the near future.
Also, if you don't mind; how much did it set you back?
Thanks.
BOBO I see you have a Budget also. Does yours make any noise in the upper RPM range? Mine seems to make a little hiss or "ing" noise when its at 6000-6500 rpms other than that it sounds great. Is that normal or will it go away once it breaks in?
#32
Originally Posted by JSMax
another post that has me convinced that this is something I need to do sooner than later...
thanks for the review.
thanks for the review.
all those mods in your sig and no y-pipe?? thats a rarety on the org...lol
#36
From everything i've heard, these y-pipes sound like a great mod. my stock y-pipe is currently off....i put off finishing my clutch a couple of days for various reasons.....i might as well go ahead and order a warpspeed Y for it....not extremely expensive, gives good results, and the stocker is in bad shape anyway.
yep i think i want to lol. i better check my bank account first.
yep i think i want to lol. i better check my bank account first.
#37
Originally Posted by 97MaximaSE97
Does yours make any noise in the upper RPM range? Mine seems to make a little hiss or "ing" noise when its at 6000-6500 rpms other than that it sounds great. Is that normal or will it go away once it breaks in?