Y-Pipe decision
#1
Y-Pipe decision
I am still having a tough time deciding on wether to go with Warpspeed or Budget y-pipes. Is it true that Warpspeed can get afew more horses out of it. and I also heard that Warpspeed had O2 placement issues or something of the sort. What about budget. SO guys. I need ur help on deciding on which one to get. Basically is it worth the extra money to get a Warpspeed.
#2
Re: Y-Pipe decision
Originally posted by Fezzik
I am still having a tough time deciding on wether to go with Warpspeed or Budget y-pipes. Is it true that Warpspeed can get afew more horses out of it. and I also heard that Warpspeed had O2 placement issues or something of the sort. What about budget. SO guys. I need ur help on deciding on which one to get. Basically is it worth the extra money to get a Warpspeed.
I am still having a tough time deciding on wether to go with Warpspeed or Budget y-pipes. Is it true that Warpspeed can get afew more horses out of it. and I also heard that Warpspeed had O2 placement issues or something of the sort. What about budget. SO guys. I need ur help on deciding on which one to get. Basically is it worth the extra money to get a Warpspeed.
#6
As I've said many times before, the budget pipe is all stainless, 2.5" OD, mandrel bent, has ZERO fitment issues and more importantly is CA$260 (US $ is based on exchange rate at time of order, so roughly $175- $180 US shipped). I really don't know what more can be said about the budget. As far as it producing less hp than the WS pipe I can't say anything definitive about it other than to say that I highly doubt it. People keep using the dyno sheet from WS's site but that dyno was for a VE ('93 I think) using budget's first version which was not mandrel bent.
All of these Y pipes give roughly (if not the same) hp so don't sweat that aspect. What you should be looking at is the price, fitment and quality of build (welds, material, etc.). All I can say is that the budget pipe gets an 'A' on all counts in my book.
All of these Y pipes give roughly (if not the same) hp so don't sweat that aspect. What you should be looking at is the price, fitment and quality of build (welds, material, etc.). All I can say is that the budget pipe gets an 'A' on all counts in my book.
#8
Originally posted by stlkcdc
Where did you come up w/$300 for a WarpSpeed? I got mine about a month ago for $215 shipped. Fit perfect, no problems, 8-12 HP gain most likely. Good luck.
Where did you come up w/$300 for a WarpSpeed? I got mine about a month ago for $215 shipped. Fit perfect, no problems, 8-12 HP gain most likely. Good luck.
#10
Thanks for the info! Sounds like Budget is good bang for the buck.
8-12 HP is HP at the wheels not BHP, right?
Did you put this on yourself or does it make sense to let a shop do it?
Also, how noticeably different is it than the stock as far as appearance? I'm just curious if you take it to the dealer and they put the car on a lift, if it will be glaringly obvious that it is aftermarket. Thanks again.
8-12 HP is HP at the wheels not BHP, right?
Did you put this on yourself or does it make sense to let a shop do it?
Also, how noticeably different is it than the stock as far as appearance? I'm just curious if you take it to the dealer and they put the car on a lift, if it will be glaringly obvious that it is aftermarket. Thanks again.
#11
Originally posted by HSVMaxima
Thanks for the info! Sounds like Budget is good bang for the buck.
8-12 HP is HP at the wheels not BHP, right?
Did you put this on yourself or does it make sense to let a shop do it?
Also, how noticeably different is it than the stock as far as appearance? I'm just curious if you take it to the dealer and they put the car on a lift, if it will be glaringly obvious that it is aftermarket. Thanks again.
Thanks for the info! Sounds like Budget is good bang for the buck.
8-12 HP is HP at the wheels not BHP, right?
Did you put this on yourself or does it make sense to let a shop do it?
Also, how noticeably different is it than the stock as far as appearance? I'm just curious if you take it to the dealer and they put the car on a lift, if it will be glaringly obvious that it is aftermarket. Thanks again.
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FYI...it comes painted black but it burns off within a day or two)
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#14
Originally posted by HSVMaxima
How loud is the Budget Y-Pipe (or F-Pipe as they call it on their website) with the stock muffler? Is it noticeably loud?
How loud is the Budget Y-Pipe (or F-Pipe as they call it on their website) with the stock muffler? Is it noticeably loud?
Originally posted by HSVMaxima
I still dont get why they(budget) paint the y-pipe black though when it's gonna burn off as soon as you use it? But it is stainless Steel right? ]
I still dont get why they(budget) paint the y-pipe black though when it's gonna burn off as soon as you use it? But it is stainless Steel right? ]
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#15
Originally posted by 2K2DEMAX
Not loud at all. In fact, if you are using the OEM 'B' and muffler you really can't tell the difference. Replacing the 'B' will yield a more throatier sound. Going all the way with a catback will be LOUD!!
Partner, you got me there on the black paint.
One way to find out...give budget a call. The pipe is all stainless though.
Not loud at all. In fact, if you are using the OEM 'B' and muffler you really can't tell the difference. Replacing the 'B' will yield a more throatier sound. Going all the way with a catback will be LOUD!!
Partner, you got me there on the black paint.
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Hey Demax, OEM "B"??? Is that the resonator??? Replace it with what??
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#16
Originally posted by SgtSchulze
Hey Demax, OEM "B"??? Is that the resonator??? Replace it with what??
Hey Demax, OEM "B"??? Is that the resonator??? Replace it with what??
![Confused](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
#17
Originally posted by 2K2DEMAX
Almost. By 'B' I mean 'B' pipe, the intermediate pipe with the resonator. The pipe is bolted to the cat on one end and the muffler on the other. Some people replace the OEM 'b' pipe with a more free flowing aftermarket 'b' pipe because of restrictions (2" diameter, crush bends) in the OEM one.
Almost. By 'B' I mean 'B' pipe, the intermediate pipe with the resonator. The pipe is bolted to the cat on one end and the muffler on the other. Some people replace the OEM 'b' pipe with a more free flowing aftermarket 'b' pipe because of restrictions (2" diameter, crush bends) in the OEM one.
I took a look at Warpspeed's Website, and I think it's funny how they keep alluding that you should not buy inferior imported pipes. Wondering who they are talking about?
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