siren001

Hey, this might be a dumb question, I seen that many company's make y-pipes I was wondering is there any difference on some brands over otheres. Are some better than others?

Examp Cattman cost 350 and redlinemax cost 175, is there some difference in how they are made?

Hoooper

the cattman one is SS, the redlinemax one that is 175 is alumnized steel. redlinemax offers one thats SS at 275 i believe.

siren001

Any benifits of SS or aluminum? or just more shiny?

frankd121

iTrader: (1)

ss won't rust like aluminized steel....

JaKillz2

is it worth the extra 100-150 then for ss? Cause I have never seen a pipe rust to holes unless it was like 10 years old right? I mean ya it's gonna turn to the classic brown-red of a used exhaust, but whos gonna see it anyways.

Puppetmaster

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Your stock is aluminized steel, so that should give you a good indication of how the y-pipe will look after some years in the conditions where you live. If I lived in MA, I'd spend the money on the SS just for durability (it would suck to have to replace it after a couple years) and resale (if ya ever change your mind about it). If ya don't plan on keeping the car or y-pipe forever and are just gonna toss the pipe when its dead, then just go with aluminized. But remember, the rate of rusting is pretty hard to predict unless you're living somewhere like AZ or CA.

JaKillz2

I don't think rust is that much of a problem at all because I used to drive a hand me down 88 cadillac from about 2001 till 2004 with my parents already using it the previous years and the pipes were still fine after that period of time, all in new england. Then again, the comfort of having a solid SS is always a benefit.

Puppetmaster

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Yes, but are you sure the Caddy had aluminized steel exhaust components? I'm not being difficult, just want to make sure you're comparing the right things here. And not to forget, there is even variation in quality between parts that are claimed to be aluminized steel. For example, my stock exhaust (aluminized steel) had LESS rust than my GReddy EVO cat-back (aluminized steel as well) despite the GReddy being newer and driven in the same conditions.

JaKillz2

really? hm. Well if I were to spend a chunk of money, I'm sure I could spare the extra 100 in this case. Just curious, what other meterials could the pipes be made of in like the caddy? If those work so well, why wouldn't more manufacturers use it?

OOmaxSE

iTrader: (19)

Some Y pipes (not sure which) make a "bees in the can" sound... which bothers some people.

Another important factor would be the flex section, I currently have a Stillen y pipe and it's falling apart and flex is broken.

Puppetmaster

iTrader: (48)

Stainless? Or a "better" aluminized steel grade? I really don't know, but like I posted above, I've seen 2 supposedly similar aluminized steel components rust at different rates.

Manufacturers will not always use the best materials because of costs.

nicks79

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i thought the muffler makes that sound.. not the y-pipe.

Also to the post above about having a hole in a pipe - its not the pipe that will rust and give you a hole, its the flange where it is welded, will rust and your pipe will be useless.

One thing that doesn't rust is PVC, perfect for MA weather...

kcowden

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I've had a SS y-pipe on for about 2 years now, it's still in great shape with no "bees in a can" issue. The y-pipe in conjunction with other mods like an intake, test pipe, and b-pipe works the most efficient to produce more HP.

irish44j

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SS is only shiny if it's polished. My old-style Cattman SS ypipe is stainless, but not at all shiny.

(btw, I had the original flex section replaced with a larger diameter SS flex, so there is NO restriction - the original flex had compressed a bit)

Stewpid

The Caddy probably had stainless steel exhaust, as most GMs do. They last a long time. My Maxima has stainless tubing. It's the flanges that are steel, and rust away from the pipe. Stainless steel will still develop surface rust and turn brown, but lasts a long time.

JaKillz2

now, is this flex section a problem? Cause it's come up and I'm wondering how many people really have trouble with it.

siren001

Which y-pipes create bee's in a can noise? does the redlinemax?

siren001

bump anyone?

merovi

iTrader: (7)

I am also in the market and had my eye on the redline max. Just waiting for the tex return.

Hoooper

ive heard that the budget y-pipe makes that sound, but the redlinemax one doesnt.

siren001

anyone know how long the sale is at redline?

Hoooper

order now and you dont have to worry about it

siren001

Anyone know the dimensions for the after market y-pipes? I either looking at buying one or getting my friend at and exhaust shop to make one, which ever is more cost efficent. Or do you not recommend not geting a custom one?

irish44j

iTrader: (38)

more cost-efficient to buy one.....they're not THAT expensive!

Puppetmaster

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www.redlinemax.com

Contact em and ask em.

Gary Libretti

I am pretty sure the Y-pipe from Redline is the remarketed pipe from Warpspeed. I would never recommend purchasing anything that benefits Dallas at Warpspeed. I had problems with my B-Pipe. I spent the extra cash on Cattman's SS Pipe and could not be happier about service and quality.

Hoooper

yes, it is from warpspeed. i agree with the service thing, however some of us are more interested in price than service. as long as it gets here within a month, saving $100 is ok with me.

siren001

so Redline is Warpspeed? so will make the bee's in a can sound

Puppetmaster

iTrader: (48)

Redlinemax is not Warpspeed. Redlinemax has some sort of agreement to sell Warpspeed's y-pipes. As for the bees-in-a-can, its doesn't seem to happen to every y-pipe, regardless of maker. The only Warpspeed y-pipe that I've had experience with is the one Gooey used to have before he sold his Max and that one did not make the sound and was fine in terms of fitment.

Hoooper

you + =

john5820

iTrader: (1)

Hows the current budget ypipes? I've seached and saw that S00NR1 had bad fitment issues.
I have two options
Warpspeed or Budget.

Jasovanni

iTrader: (1)

Keep in mind Mandrel Bent vs. Crush Bent Y-pipes. Though I am unsure who sells the crush bent ones these days, Mandrel bent (warpspeed) y-pipes will flow better than crush bent due to the "crush" in bends of the pipe with the latter. Of course, other factors are involved.

IMO Warpspeed is a great value. I have owned a 4gen and a 5gen pipe, and both work great with no fitment issues. I have also had no bees in a can symptoms.

J

Hoooper

do the warpspeed, i have it and it works great.

spdfreak

I called up Warpspeed and spoke to Dallas, he's very knolageable...........I was wondering if anyone has bought an aluminized Y-pipe, and coated it with some sort of anti rust?.......... If so...... please post pics, and the products used.