Any Draw Backs To Y-pipe
04-01-2002, 03:58 PM
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Any Draw Backs To Y-pipe
i am going to order a y-pipe from warpspeed performance but i was wondering if there are any drawbacks to a y-pipe. all you hear about is good things, is there nothing wrong with them? also i live in AZ and i am wondering if i should get the stainless steel or the aluminized? cost isnt really a factor i just want the best possible product for the money.
04-01-2002, 04:05 PM
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
AZ? Forget SS it's not needed.
Only drawback is the permanent smile on your face. (could cause wrinkles!!!!)
AZ? Forget SS it's not needed.
Only drawback is the permanent smile on your face. (could cause wrinkles!!!!)
You will love you Ypipe once you get it installed.
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04-01-2002, 04:15 PM
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no drawbacks, just slap it on and hit the pedal ...... yes - jeff is right about that permanent smile thing - lol
04-01-2002, 04:58 PM
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did you guys put the pipes on yourself or did you have someone put it on? how much?
04-01-2002, 05:22 PM
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gilbert/mesa area
04-01-2002, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by SeBlackMax97
did you guys put the pipes on yourself or did you have someone put it on? how much?
did you guys put the pipes on yourself or did you have someone put it on? how much?
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04-01-2002, 09:07 PM
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hey mesa/gilbert AZ guy, you gonna make it to our meet on saturday?
04-01-2002, 09:36 PM
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I put my Cattman pipe on myself...the only problem with it was that he has been unknowingly using defective flex sections for the last year and a half...and now he has to fix a bunch of pipes under warrenty....
04-01-2002, 09:42 PM
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A Y-pipe will add more noise. The stock y-pipe has thicker gauge metal and precats which deaden a lot of noise exhaust noise (just not muffler noise) Y-pipes, depending on make, will introduce some vibration into the car. This vibration is very very minimal with the Warpspeed and slightly more on the Stillen. I've owned both so I know 
I hear the Cattman can vibrate pretty badly. Why do the Y-pipes cause vibration? Because of the shorter flex sections vs stock flex section. The shorter the flex section, the more the vibration.
Dave
I hear the Cattman can vibrate pretty badly. Why do the Y-pipes cause vibration? Because of the shorter flex sections vs stock flex section. The shorter the flex section, the more the vibration.Dave
04-01-2002, 10:10 PM
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I have the Cattman SS Ypipe. I would say the drawback is that the car sounds little less refined than with the stock pipe. Idle sounds much coarser and of course, your engine emissions are unlikely to be within legal limits at idle speed due to lack of precats.
04-01-2002, 10:49 PM
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Hey
Originally posted by SeBlackMax97
did you guys put the pipes on yourself or did you have someone put it on? how much?
did you guys put the pipes on yourself or did you have someone put it on? how much?
04-02-2002, 05:18 AM
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Originally posted by Eric L.
I have the Cattman SS Ypipe. I would say the drawback is that the car sounds little less refined than with the stock pipe. Idle sounds much coarser and of course, your engine emissions are unlikely to be within legal limits at idle speed due to lack of precats.
I have the Cattman SS Ypipe. I would say the drawback is that the car sounds little less refined than with the stock pipe. Idle sounds much coarser and of course, your engine emissions are unlikely to be within legal limits at idle speed due to lack of precats.
04-02-2002, 10:35 AM
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Originally posted by Dave B
A Y-pipe will add more noise. The stock y-pipe has thicker gauge metal and precats which deaden a lot of noise exhaust noise (just not muffler noise) Y-pipes, depending on make, will introduce some vibration into the car. This vibration is very very minimal with the Warpspeed and slightly more on the Stillen. I've owned both so I know I hear the Cattman can vibrate pretty badly. Why do the Y-pipes cause vibration? Because of the shorter flex sections vs stock flex section. The shorter the flex section, the more the vibration.
Dave
A Y-pipe will add more noise. The stock y-pipe has thicker gauge metal and precats which deaden a lot of noise exhaust noise (just not muffler noise) Y-pipes, depending on make, will introduce some vibration into the car. This vibration is very very minimal with the Warpspeed and slightly more on the Stillen. I've owned both so I know
I hear the Cattman can vibrate pretty badly. Why do the Y-pipes cause vibration? Because of the shorter flex sections vs stock flex section. The shorter the flex section, the more the vibration.Dave
04-02-2002, 10:41 AM
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Originally posted by bigmaxhi
So the warpseed y-pipe makes the least noise. is there any way to stop the noise?
So the warpseed y-pipe makes the least noise. is there any way to stop the noise?
Don't worry about power loss with keeping your stock exhaust, maybe 2-5 hp MAX...sometimes less.
04-02-2002, 01:38 PM
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RT CAT improves flow, not so much emissions. The stock cat is probably best for emissions.
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Yeah, I read somewhere that there is one minor drawback. Don't you have to drive around for 45-60 min. prior to emissions test just to pass? would something like a new RT Cat prevent this ?
Yeah, I read somewhere that there is one minor drawback. Don't you have to drive around for 45-60 min. prior to emissions test just to pass? would something like a new RT Cat prevent this ?
04-02-2002, 03:12 PM
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Originally posted by dwapenyi
RT CAT improves flow, not so much emissions. The stock cat is probably best for emissions.
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RT CAT improves flow, not so much emissions. The stock cat is probably best for emissions.
DW
04-03-2002, 05:34 AM
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More info on these defective flex sections please....
I got my Cattman through the last group deal, and have yet to put it on, is this something I have to deal with?....thanks !
I got my Cattman through the last group deal, and have yet to put it on, is this something I have to deal with?....thanks !
Originally posted by BriGuyMax
I put my Cattman pipe on myself...the only problem with it was that he has been unknowingly using defective flex sections for the last year and a half...and now he has to fix a bunch of pipes under warrenty....
I put my Cattman pipe on myself...the only problem with it was that he has been unknowingly using defective flex sections for the last year and a half...and now he has to fix a bunch of pipes under warrenty....
04-03-2002, 07:02 AM
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Originally posted by 2DMax
More info on these defective flex sections please....
I got my Cattman through the last group deal, and have yet to put it on, is this something I have to deal with?....thanks !
More info on these defective flex sections please....
I got my Cattman through the last group deal, and have yet to put it on, is this something I have to deal with?....thanks !
Although, one word of caution with the pipe you got from the group deal: A few pipes from that batch were welded incorrectly (the buttweld on the Y is about 1/4 inch off) so your pipe might be defective. Mine was and it was a hassle to install, un-install send it back then re-install it. Cattman will pay for the shipping to and from, but won't cover the cost of installing/un-installing.
I'm sure yours is fine though because alot of them were fabricated correctly...but just wanted to let you know.
04-03-2002, 07:08 AM
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Originally posted by bigmaxhi
So the warpseed y-pipe makes the least noise. is there any way to stop the noise?
So the warpseed y-pipe makes the least noise. is there any way to stop the noise?
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