just got some pics ... enjoy ...

 

 

 

Fastmax,

So the power is pretty noticable though....pulls harder by a decent amount? Any droning sound? Whats w/ the whistle?

I'm going to do this tomorrow....just got back from the gym and theres no way I'm getting under that car tonight.

 

How you making out w/ this? Get those bolts loose yet? If you have to, use a dremmel w/ a cutting wheel and cut the nut in half.

 

I mean its not a turbo LOL.. but maybe its my wallet saying i feel a diffrerence.. JK brian

No u can feel a difference... i have only done a little driving on it ... im going to work now... i have a 20 mins drive ahead of me... i ll report more tonight...

droning sound no...

NO IDEA WHATS THE THE WHISTLE..

I only heard it when the RPMS dropped... not going up..

Ill test more soon

 

Got dark out and my arms are like rubber. I'm giving up for the night. I put the 6 front bolts back on. I'm not sure cutting it will do me any good, I may be in a worse position. Has anyone cut theirs?

My vice grips simply ripped the bolts a new one. Has anyone ever taken their car to a Midas or Firestone like place and had them take bolts off?

I'm going to drive it to my friend's house tomorrow and give it a go. He has a torch so we might try heating them up...


So no luck for me Us salt and snow folks are in for a lot of work!

 

You could use a portable propane torch and heat them a little then try the vise grips, ive actually used a dremel or air saw before. Just be carfull and cut them off, one side at a time.Shoot if you had to couldnt you just cut off the entire bolt drill new holes and use some different nus and bolts? Had to do that before also.

 

You think if I took it to Midas (right by my house) I could tell them to replace those 2 bolts with new ones and they'd do it cheaply? Honestly all I need is 2 new bolts that I can get off. If I told them to make it loose I'm sure they would. Just wondering how much it'd cost me at Midas or some place similar to replace 2 stinking deteriorated bolts.

 

well i just got home from work...

its about 60` out side ... MAN... i can totally feel a difference now thats its not 90` outside..

i still hear the whistle/hissing sound at 3krpm...

i will keep everyone posted

 

$20 for midas to replace 3 bolts anymore and they are stealing from you.

 

Midas by my house just quoted me over the phone $10 to replace the 2 bolts at the cat with new ones and put them on light enough for me to remove tonight.

If anyone living in the midwest is struggling with those bolts, I highly recommend paying someone to put new ones on temporarily...

 

All done. $10 later I got 2 bolts I can get off. Tonight the job will be done. Midas told me they'd install it for $40 too...I'll try it in my driveway. If I can't do it...they're open late

 

congrats!!

 

I use to have the CE Y-pipe and several members also and most passed emmissions no problem.

 

does the ce have no catt either?

 

when everyone gets there y pipe on... please listen for a slight hissing when the rpms DROP from 3k ... its only at 3k ... its not bad.. just different

 

I have the ce y pipe and I get that whistle as well. I thought it maybe that flex part of the pipe.

 

you do? oh ok... then i feel much better... thought i forgot a gasket or something????

the flex mesh is what you are talking about... ???

Do u get it at 3k rpms also?

 

Can someone drop the torque specifications?

I know the 02 sensor is 40-50 lbs.

What about the other bolts?

Lets see if everybody is in synch...

Also, has anybody tried jacking up the front end and having a friend or especially a enemy (not you haha) get under while you Rev at 3000rpm to see if he/she can pinpoint where the hiss is coming from?

PS have them sign the waiver after a few beers.

 

just "feel it," unless you're JG1, then you just use your fingers as the wrench!

 

lol

 

Ok so I got it on and took it around the block.

Car definitely feels a lot stronger all threwout the powerband. Really pulls hard.

I also get the hiss/whistle. I'm not sure if it's because this y-pipe flows soo much better, or lack of cat, or both...maybe something else....don't know what it is.

 

you will now notice that you dont get the rotten egg smell (I belive ammonium disulfide) due to the lack of that bomb of a cat back there. Much better and yes will pass emissions at least here in Georgia bc they dont do a smog test here, just OBDII. Check your heat shield before the y pipe and make sure they are not lose.

 

No Cat either, this is what it looked like...

 

Does your CE pipe hiss/whistle too?

 

No it did not hiss or whistle when I had it on...

 

The hiss is coming from the mesh weave ... more flow... more sound i guess?

 

Im glad it wasnt just me... i kinda' like it... sounds mean ...

glad u got it on.... cant wait to get my IMS from N.W.... this thing will FLY!

 

Dan, you placed an order for one of these right???

man.. you and i need to run at the track together hahah ...

 

JG1,

Any issues with your bolts? I'll hopefully get mine on tonight. Halo 3 should be at home too...

 

no came right off w/ a little elbow grease

 

Hilbe: Do u live where is rains a lot ? or extreme weather??

Jg1: does the bottom or top feel stronger to you... i THINK that the top end is stronger pull... 80-100?

 

I can feel it threwout, BUT, the top primarily.

The spacers are like all bottom and this is mid-top.....nice combo.

 

ok cool... just making sure we are all on the same page LOL

Got a track day planned soon??? im going in 2 weeks... im goig to order my ims kit on friday... hope to break into the 13's

 

I'm going to get mine dyno'd here in a few weeks I hope...

 

W00h00! Glad I ordered the Y-pipe w/out cat then. I'm in the ATL area and didn't know if I'd pass emissions but was going to go for it anyways. Thanks for the info bra.

And Chern thanks for the undershot!

 

No side-by-side pics Fast?? Why did you forsake me like this??

 

side by side??? hahah you can scroll up and down ?i posted pics of it off and on and hte old one off and on LOL...

 

sorry, it's a pet peeve of mine


yaup, it should be here today, and if I get the urge to install it, then I may post results tonight

Track would be fun...and wow, you're putting those times down with the ****ty stock tires?! Put some grabby ****'s on there and it'll be even quicker.