Justaguy

Hi

Recently I had a little tear in the #1 area of the pic below. The bracket holding that up also badly rusted and fell off the car. The catalytic converter is also well rusted. I live in the north where salt is on the roads for a good 4 months straight..the car is almost 14 years old and I still have the original exhaust...but I think I may need to make some changes.

I'm trying to understand the names of the pieces I need. I definately need to replace Parts 1 and 2 in the pic below and also the catalytic converter.

Here's my questions

1) Can part #1 and #2 be bought separately (from one source of course), or do I need to buy the whole thing starting at #3. (meaning if I buy part #1 and #2 does it attached to part #3..or is part #3, #1 all one piece?)

2) What is #1 and #2 called? (Front exhaust tube assembly?...can't seem to find parts by that name)

3) Is #3 what you call the y-pipe?


My local shop is charging me $1,500 with a new cat...and I know I can get it cheaper with better quality parts.

Thanks for your help!

Justaguy

Posting the post in case it's not clear from above

jholley

iTrader: (13)

That's called the Y-pipe. It's all 1 peice and cannot be purchased seperately. Do a search for 'y-pipe' in these forums and you'll get a good amount of info and internet sites to buy it at.

I purchased one yesterday from this website for $200:

http://www.warpspeedperformance.com/nissan.htm

StevieB

iTrader: (1)

The 3 sections you have numbered are all actually the y-pipe. I'd suggest you purchase an aftermarket piece rather than an OEM replacement.Of note-it will eliminate the 2 pre-cats which are used during warmup, which I feel is a non-issue. I have a Budget stainless steel y pipe(as many on the board do) which provides the added advantage of increased power over the stock design (as do most y-pipes,typically 10-15hp). Other companies produce good y-pipes, but I mentioned Budget since they are made in Canada by an operation called Lyell's Stainless Steel exhaust, now based in Burlington, and might be your fastest/most cost-effective replacement solution. I purchased it for $250 Cdn a few years ago. Last number I had for them is 905-681-4579.
You might also find one in the classifieds on the site. You would likely find it very useful to search for "y-pipe" on the forum. Lots of comments-it's the first basic mod most people do on a Maxima. Good luck!
P.S.-check your PMs

Jesse729

Do some reading about y-pipes. I would go with a aftermarket Stainless. Keep the rusted cat if it works there is no point in replacing it, they can take a lot more rust then the rest of the exhaust before they are no good and they are expensive.

hornepirate

iTrader: (23)

if you wanna keep it stock you can get one normally pretty cheap from people who part out their cars.

Justaguy

Okay, just gone thru reading 10 pages on y-pipe...it seems cattman is the way to go. Budget doesn't seem to ship anymore, but I'll try calling them on Monday.

If I do go with the y-pipe catman (stainless) and still leave the rest in (original stock), will it make more noise?

Thanks

HandsonMaxima.

iTrader: (2)

a bit deeper when you get on it, but with the rest of the system stock. you wont notice it much. when i did mine i removed my y-pipe cat and did a full 2.5 pipe to my stock muffler, it just changed the tone and made it a titch louder.
but youll gain 7-22hp, depends who you talk to. all y-pipes are about the same gain, cattman being the most of course. its mostly about sound. budget doesnt ship but there are alot in the classifieds, its where i got mine from.
if you wait a month i guarantee there will be a couple pop up.

schmellyfart

iTrader: (46)

If you want a 2.5" Y pipe, don't get the generic ones. My XS Power is 2.25".

buttonhook

iTrader: (4)

I'll sell you my Used stock one which is not rusted out or anything for $50 plus shipping if you want all I did was take it off and put on a stillen y-pipe so the cats and everything are in good shape

BajanBuddah

NICE...i think ill upgrade 2 the y-pipe soon as well

oVeRdOsE

Hey,

if you want parts like y-pipe, cat and b-pipe, call budget exhaust

Budget Exhaust & Automotive
www.budgetexhaust.ca
4179 Harvester Road
Burlington, ON L7L 5M4
(905) 681-4579

It took 2-3 days to get my y-pipe shipped at home in mtl. Low shipping cost, its in ontario.

They have 2 steel type, stainless one (around 200$ cad, one tax) and aluminized one(cheaper).

If you need any help on parts and install, go to Federal Muffler at lachine, they do a great job for a cheap price. The owner is very professional http://www.federalmufflers.ca/

I took my cat on ebay, it cost me around 60$.

Justaguy

I just called Budget and they don't ship anymore

It's only for a local pick-up...cost is $250 + $40 for an install.

Yes I heard of Federal Mufflers and I did call them...once I get my part I am going there for sure!

Thanks

Justaguy

So, I went over to Federal Mufflers...looked at my little tear...welded it up, then put on the missing bracket that fell off...installed my oxygen sensor (because I couldn't undo the dam rusted bolt)...then I picked up a can of Salt remover...total charge including tax: $60.00

Car runs fine and no need to install the y-pipe as the other rip off place wanted me to do and charge me $1,500 for it. FM says that the pieces are still good and there is no need to replace them just yet.

Thanks guys for the great referral!

cashoit

YEah man, i was gonna say jus clamp up the tears. Easily repairable.

1500!!!!!! thats insane

StevieB

iTrader: (1)

You're welcome, I told you they were good guys!

cartman854

iTrader: (2)

If you do decide to get an aftermarket ypipe, dont forget to consider Warpspeed, they have one in aluminized steel on ebay all the time, and a few packages that come with a high flow cat, legal in all states but CA, just to let youall know.