Yes, I did a search and I found nothing. I'm about to buy the Stillen for $375 (plus $22 for some Cali part?/ huh?). Anyhow, just wondering (especially you Y2KSE) what your preferences are....

 

From what i have read on this topic so far, Cattmans Y-pipe is stainless steel and is proned to rusting like some of the Stillen Y-pipe owners have been reporting after the first year or so of ownership. I myself am in the market for a Y-pipe, so far im leaning towards the Cattman, but i want to hear more on the issue before purchasing.

 

Stillen uses ceramic coated y-pipes...Cattman uses T-304 Stainless Steel...if you live in an area with harsh weather(snow, sluch), go with Cattman..if not, then it doesn't matter..

 

Anyone considering a cattman y-pipe should be aware of the flex section failure issue. If you haven't read about this, do a search. I was about to buy the cattman when I heard about this. Now I think I'm going with the stillen (the $tealin, that is). By the way, the stillen hisses, thats why I originally wanted the cattman.

 

I've had the Stillen for almost a year and have been happy with it. No rust problems (but I live in Texas) and the "bees in the can" sound goes away after a couple of weeks. It sounds virtually stock now. I suppose the flex section just "breaks-in" after a while.

BUT I would wait until Warpspeeds' is available. I spoke with Dallas a few days ago and he said they will have 2K-2K1 pipes available soon (although I'm not sure exactly how soon is "soon"). He explained some design compromises that Stillen makes in order to manufacture a one-fits-all y-pipe. He said theres' will be a better flowing design - for example, on the Stillen Y the rear downpipe has an unecessarily long and curved bend. Also the collector is not as fluid a design as is possible. He said they will have different pipes customized exactly for Cali or Fed-spec cars. They should also have complete B-pipes soon. I think I'm going to get their y-pipe as soon as it's available and sell my Stillen!

 

Just bought the Stillen. I heard the shop owners and I was hooked. My girlfriend is going to kill me if she sees the receipt. I hope it doesn't rattle. I have Cali spec so I had to shell out $22 for some sort of collector??. I don't care though. Ever since high school I have always wanted to mess with my car and this is my first mod (8 years later).....

 

The Warpseed Y has been coming out soon for the last 6 months.

 

Yes, but think of it as ketchup... Good things come to those who wait -- So, if it doesn't have any bees and it has a worry free flex section and is rust resistent, then isn't it worth the wait? I've been wanting one for a while now (so I can have fun like everyone else), but have been waiting semi-patiently for the Warspeed.

 

How bad are the bees? Seriously....... I heard the Cattman has problems, so I got the Stillen......

 

Any estimated pricing info?

 

I'm not sure but I think he said about the same pricing as the 4th gens.

 

I thought it was longer than that ... sheesh ..