Two More Warpspeed Y-Pipes Received
10-21-2017, 08:20 AM
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Two More Warpspeed Y-Pipes Received
Approximately three years ago I started running a Warpspeed Y-Pipe on the 99 model SE 5-MT. I like the performance gains and how it makes working around the axle and under the engine easier. I consider it to be one of the "best bang for the buck" performance mods for the VQ30.
Since I've been happy with WS Y-pipe #1 on the 99 model, I ordered two more for the 98 and 97 models. So everybody gets a WS Y-Pipe. They just work great.
Typical performance gains for a 95-00 MAXIMA are 15-20 Horsepower
http://warpspeedperformance.com/maxi...ti_i30_y_pipes
Y-Pipe Removal Tips
https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...oval-tips.html
FED Y-Pipes Boxed and Unboxed
Since I've been happy with WS Y-pipe #1 on the 99 model, I ordered two more for the 98 and 97 models. So everybody gets a WS Y-Pipe. They just work great.
Typical performance gains for a 95-00 MAXIMA are 15-20 Horsepower
http://warpspeedperformance.com/maxi...ti_i30_y_pipes
Y-Pipe Removal Tips
https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...oval-tips.html
FED Y-Pipes Boxed and Unboxed
Last edited by CS_AR; 10-21-2017 at 08:26 AM.
10-21-2017, 06:16 PM
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Replacing the Y-pipe went without surprise. However, bolts to the cat and from the b-pipe were rusted and stripped or broke into when I tried to remove them. They were too far gone for PBBlaster or torching to remedy. So a simple job turned into a much larger ordeal than I remember from when I installed the pipe on the 99 model. The weather forecast is for rain all day tomorrow so the 98 may be out of commission until the weather clears and I get some free time.
It turns out I already have a full walker exhaust system in the box. But I didn't plan on doing a full exhaust system replacement this weekend.
Without having a lift, do I need to remove the passenger side wheel and strut to slide the exhaust pipe into position over the rear torsion beam?
It turns out I already have a full walker exhaust system in the box. But I didn't plan on doing a full exhaust system replacement this weekend.
Without having a lift, do I need to remove the passenger side wheel and strut to slide the exhaust pipe into position over the rear torsion beam?
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10-22-2017, 09:12 PM
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10-23-2017, 06:58 AM
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Craig, when we did my full Walker system less the rear O2 sensor length of pipe on our '97 Fed Spec, Auto I don't recall removing removing the rear pass. wheel and strut. We must of been able to snake it in there. On the our '97 the Walker rear O2 sensor's orientation was less than desirable so I ended up buying the NISMO piece and that fixed the precarious wire orientation associated with the Walker part. I probably should of done the WS Y, at the time. But I have had zero issues with the full Walker system.
10-23-2017, 08:13 AM
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That's it in a nutshell. Just another Maxima ****! 
That's right Mike. We were able to snake in the new Walker kit without removing any wheel or suspension parts. I had a good used OEM B-pipe in the workshop. So I cleaned it up and sprayed it with some VHT to make it look like the other new parts. I just didn't like the looks of the replacement B-pipe compared to the OEM.
The new Walker system makes it sound like a new car. I didn't realize how much ambient noise an old exhaust system can make without really being loud.
The WS Y-pipe lets the engine breath better so we noticed a performance lift. It's hard to describe but the engine seems to run smoother between automatic gear shifts. Like it no longer needs to work to breathe.
As usual the WS Y-pipe comes with a perfect fit. We're really lucky to have a source for these quality Y-Pipes.
Craig, when we did my full Walker system less the rear O2 sensor length of pipe on our '97 Fed Spec, Auto I don't recall removing removing the rear pass. wheel and strut. We must of been able to snake it in there. On the our '97 the Walker rear O2 sensor's orientation was less than desirable so I ended up buying the NISMO piece and that fixed the precarious wire orientation associated with the Walker part. I probably should of done the WS Y, at the time. But I have had zero issues with the full Walker system.
The new Walker system makes it sound like a new car. I didn't realize how much ambient noise an old exhaust system can make without really being loud.
The WS Y-pipe lets the engine breath better so we noticed a performance lift. It's hard to describe but the engine seems to run smoother between automatic gear shifts. Like it no longer needs to work to breathe.
As usual the WS Y-pipe comes with a perfect fit. We're really lucky to have a source for these quality Y-Pipes.
Last edited by CS_AR; 10-23-2017 at 08:17 AM.
10-23-2017, 04:37 PM
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As it turns out, there is a WS Y-Pipe for a 1999-2000-2001 CA NISSAN MAXIMA.
Check out the link below.
http://www.warpspeedperformance.com/...ti_i30_y_pipes
Check out the link below.
http://www.warpspeedperformance.com/...ti_i30_y_pipes
10-23-2017, 05:19 PM
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As it turns out, there is a WS Y-Pipe for a 1999-2000-2001 CA NISSAN MAXIMA.
Check out the link below.
http://www.warpspeedperformance.com/...ti_i30_y_pipes
Check out the link below.
http://www.warpspeedperformance.com/...ti_i30_y_pipes
10-23-2017, 05:38 PM
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Replacing the Y-pipe went without surprise. However, bolts to the cat and from the b-pipe were rusted and stripped or broke into when I tried to remove them. They were too far gone for PBBlaster or torching to remedy. So a simple job turned into a much larger ordeal than I remember from when I installed the pipe on the 99 model. The weather forecast is for rain all day tomorrow so the 98 may be out of commission until the weather clears and I get some free time.
It turns out I already have a full walker exhaust system in the box. But I didn't plan on doing a full exhaust system replacement this weekend.
Without having a lift, do I need to remove the passenger side wheel and strut to slide the exhaust pipe into position over the rear torsion beam?
It turns out I already have a full walker exhaust system in the box. But I didn't plan on doing a full exhaust system replacement this weekend.
Without having a lift, do I need to remove the passenger side wheel and strut to slide the exhaust pipe into position over the rear torsion beam?