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Old Dec 5, 2000 | 11:14 AM
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just a pipe that is like other cat backs and comes to one tip at the back end...im researching this stuff and can't figure it out! Thx for the help!
Old Dec 5, 2000 | 11:20 AM
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FAQ YOU!

Or go here: http://www.cattman.com/y-pipe.html

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just a pipe that is like other cat backs and comes to one tip at the back end...im researching this stuff and can't figure it out! Thx for the help!
Old Dec 5, 2000 | 11:23 AM
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yea i know the website but.....

a performance shop i just got off the phone with said that the y pipe was a dual exhaust set up? I can't tell by the website(doesn't say) and don't know my north from my south on the subject. Would be easier to just say YES..OR...NO!
Old Dec 5, 2000 | 11:26 AM
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Re: yea i know the website but.....

Okay the answer is no.

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a performance shop i just got off the phone with said that the y pipe was a dual exhaust set up? I can't tell by the website(doesn't say) and don't know my north from my south on the subject. Would be easier to just say YES..OR...NO!
Old Dec 5, 2000 | 11:27 AM
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A Y pipe is neither of those. It is not the catback exhaust, it brings exhaust from your engine to your catalytic converter. It is also known as a downpipe.
Old Dec 5, 2000 | 11:28 AM
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Thx jeff....didn't think so put didn't want to make an idiot of myself so i just said caugh*caugh*bs*caugh*sneeze
Old Dec 6, 2000 | 02:35 PM
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- Hey, Jeff is right about the Y-pipe. But be sure to check out the "Maxfaq's" link. It's on the homepage just below "Forums." Very good stuff there. So, as the Maximaniacs say, "FAQ you!"
- FYI, the way your exhaust runs is from the headers (2 of them - one for each bank of the "V"), then to the Y-Pipe that joins the two into one and acts as a pre-cat, then on to the catalytic converter, then through the B-Pipe, and finally the muffler.
- Aftermarket Y-Pipes do not contain catalytic material (the pre-cat in the stock Y-pipe heats up quicker on cold starts to reduce emissions), so they're technically only for racing. There's a disclaimer on the aftermarket's, but no enforcement. If you live in a state with emissions testing, make sure the engine is warmed up before you go test (the regular cat will be up to normal by then).
- Also, the B-pipe and the muffler, together, is a cat-back exhaust.
- Go check out the FAQ's. Hey, Jeff! What rims do you have? They look pretty sweet. (Price, size, and weight would be appreciated). Thanks!
Old Dec 6, 2000 | 02:43 PM
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Ah me? Are you sure you like my rims?? Not many say that.

Before lowering: 17x8 mustang GT rims. 235-45-17 Firestone SZ50. About 30mm offsets
<img src=http://216.39.145.169/jeff/22.jpg>
Originally posted by SleeperSE
- Hey, Jeff is right about the Y-pipe. But be sure to check out the "Maxfaq's" link. It's on the homepage just below "Forums." Very good stuff there. So, as the Maximaniacs say, "FAQ you!"
- FYI, the way your exhaust runs is from the headers (2 of them - one for each bank of the "V"), then to the Y-Pipe that joins the two into one and acts as a pre-cat, then on to the catalytic converter, then through the B-Pipe, and finally the muffler.
- Aftermarket Y-Pipes do not contain catalytic material (the pre-cat in the stock Y-pipe heats up quicker on cold starts to reduce emissions), so they're technically only for racing. There's a disclaimer on the aftermarket's, but no enforcement. If you live in a state with emissions testing, make sure the engine is warmed up before you go test (the regular cat will be up to normal by then).
- Also, the B-pipe and the muffler, together, is a cat-back exhaust.
- Go check out the FAQ's. Hey, Jeff! What rims do you have? They look pretty sweet. (Price, size, and weight would be appreciated). Thanks!
Old Dec 6, 2000 | 04:18 PM
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
Ah me? Are you sure you like my rims?? Not many say that.

Before lowering: 17x8 mustang GT rims. 235-45-17 Firestone SZ50. About 30mm offsets
<img src=http://216.39.145.169/jeff/22.jpg>
Originally posted by SleeperSE
- Hey, Jeff is right about the Y-pipe. But be sure to check out the "Maxfaq's" link. It's on the homepage just below "Forums." Very good stuff there. So, as the Maximaniacs say, "FAQ you!"
- FYI, the way your exhaust runs is from the headers (2 of them - one for each bank of the "V"), then to the Y-Pipe that joins the two into one and acts as a pre-cat, then on to the catalytic converter, then through the B-Pipe, and finally the muffler.
- Aftermarket Y-Pipes do not contain catalytic material (the pre-cat in the stock Y-pipe heats up quicker on cold starts to reduce emissions), so they're technically only for racing. There's a disclaimer on the aftermarket's, but no enforcement. If you live in a state with emissions testing, make sure the engine is warmed up before you go test (the regular cat will be up to normal by then).
- Also, the B-pipe and the muffler, together, is a cat-back exhaust.
- Go check out the FAQ's. Hey, Jeff! What rims do you have? They look pretty sweet. (Price, size, and weight would be appreciated). Thanks!
Hey Jeff92se did you run your Max at the Atlanta dragwars (NIRA) last year with a guy named Justin in a black 96? Your car looks familiar.
Old Dec 6, 2000 | 04:29 PM
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No that's not me sorry. I'm all the way up here in Seattle. But if it's Justin G. your talking about, then he has a brother named Bart that is the original guy running mustang gt/cobra rims on a maxima. Here is a pic of his ride.
I give props to him beucase he was very open about answering some questions when I was inquiring(about 1 year ago)
<img src=http://www.geocities.com/jgadlage/bart3.jpg>

<img src=http://www.geocities.com/jgadlage/bart.jpg>

Old Dec 8, 2000 | 04:18 PM
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Oops!

- Sorry, I meant the rims on MaxRod33's car.
- Are those Mustang rims? (Isn't that sacrilege?) ;-)
Old Dec 8, 2000 | 04:38 PM
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Re: Oops!

Hey Sleeper, what's up. My rims are MAS MGR 17's. They are made in Italy, I got them for $1200 with Falken GRB's. Try Discount Tire or ask a local shop, that's what I did. I'm not sure on the weight, but since they are only 5 spoke, it's prob not too heavy. Hope this helps, BTW I love them and recommend them to anyone who is interested.

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- Sorry, I meant the rims on MaxRod33's car.
- Are those Mustang rims? (Isn't that sacrilege?) ;-)
Old Dec 8, 2000 | 08:11 PM
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those MAS are heavy...
Old Dec 8, 2000 | 11:22 PM
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Really? How heavy are the MGR's? Where can I find more info about them?


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those MAS are heavy...
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