While changing the parking brake cable today, I discovered my B-pipe is a little crushed/dented at both crossmembers which go underneath the arch (before & after the huge resonator). Guess it's time for a performance B-pipe?
(any suggestions which B-pipes give the most stock-like sound, and how much $$?)

 

I got mine from warpspeed. Sounds stock at low rpms, slightly deeper when you get on it. Get it resonated though. Only $170.

www.warpspeedperformance.com

 

Cool, so this is the entire pipe from the back-side of the cat all the way to the muffler, correct? (including resonator)

 

I have the pictures of crushed pipe and new uncrushed pipe installed in my photo album.

http://www.nissanx.net/gall/album93


there are 2 section on the bpipe that's crusehd. one after the cat and one right next to the hanger. you can just go to a regular muffler shop. they did it for me for 40 bucks.


bpipe replacement-wise - warpspeed and budget both have them in 2" and 2.5" you only can go 2" because the muffler has a 2" inlet, unless you put a reducer onto the muffler.

 

so what's the benefit of the WSP resonated B-pipe? Just no crushed joints? (implying that those crushed areas I saw are SUPPOSED to be there?)

 

1. no crushed section
2. mandrel bent
3. aluminized steel

if you decided to get one, just remember to get yourself an exhaust gasket before you start your work. oh, and some WD40 and antiseize too.

 

Excellent, thanks for the info!

 

I might get one now, and then...........................the Y-pipe.

 

yep, B-pipe and Y-pipe are my only exhaust mods planned...

BTW, with Y-pipes, is there a whole slew of choices, different sizes, etc.? Or do you just pick a brand, select your emissions spec (Cali-spec for me), and that's it?

 

Forget about WD40, I would highly recommend PB Blaster. It's the best solvent for freeing up rusted parts. We use it at my job. WD40 and Liquid Wrench can compete with PB Blaster.