Is a y pipe street legal?
11-11-2007, 03:31 AM
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Is a y pipe street legal?
I have been wanting to get one of these, as it seems like a pretty cheap and easy way to gain some real HP... However, it seems like I keep seeing things suggesting that they are not street legal. Do our cars have a catalytic converter in the y pipe? I was looking through the fsm, and the only cats that I could see there seemed to be connected to the exhaust manifolds (one on each side, I assume just before the y-pipe). I do not have to pass smog here in NC, but I have to get an annual inspection, which includes a line that says - "catalytic converter present". Just wondering if this will be something to get me in trouble....
11-11-2007, 04:14 AM
#2
Yes, the Y-Pipe does include the catalytic converter. However, Cattman sells them in both with and without catalytic converter. There is a large difference in price though. The install is a 30 to 60 minute installation, so if they give you some trouble about not having a catalytic converter you could always run home and re-install the stock one.
11-11-2007, 09:58 AM
#5
Even if the cat is missing, we still have two other cats, so I'd point that out to anyone who thought they needed to know. I doubt cops would know that there are 3 cats on our cars. When I get headers, I will make sure there is a cat on the y pipe. I do want to remain environmentally friendly.
11-11-2007, 01:27 PM
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This is what I love about Alabama no inspections.
But then again they can drive just about any piece of crap on the road which really sucks.
We have a bunch of what I love to call skeeter killers because they smoke so bad. The funny thing is they think it's cool.
But then again they can drive just about any piece of crap on the road which really sucks.
We have a bunch of what I love to call skeeter killers because they smoke so bad. The funny thing is they think it's cool.
11-11-2007, 04:29 PM
#8
Skeeeter killers, lol, is your name Cletus?
11-11-2007, 05:51 PM
#10
I think they'd have a similar "car" profiling technique and go after sports cars, ricers, etc. Who's going to think someone wants to using a 4 door sedan for "street racing"...
11-13-2007, 06:52 PM
#12
Speaking about Cattman Y-pipe
I called him today for updated price on both models. Here is what Brian gave me as prices
Y-Pipe w/o Cat: $349.99
Y-Pipe w/ Cat: $524.99
He also is aiming for the headers to come out in Jan 2008. But he said that this project can surely take longer so no quoting this. lol
I called him today for updated price on both models. Here is what Brian gave me as prices
Y-Pipe w/o Cat: $349.99
Y-Pipe w/ Cat: $524.99
He also is aiming for the headers to come out in Jan 2008. But he said that this project can surely take longer so no quoting this. lol
11-14-2007, 06:59 AM
#13
Speaking about Cattman Y-pipe
I called him today for updated price on both models. Here is what Brian gave me as prices
Y-Pipe w/o Cat: $349.99
Y-Pipe w/ Cat: $524.99
He also is aiming for the headers to come out in Jan 2008. But he said that this project can surely take longer so no quoting this. lol
I called him today for updated price on both models. Here is what Brian gave me as prices
Y-Pipe w/o Cat: $349.99
Y-Pipe w/ Cat: $524.99
He also is aiming for the headers to come out in Jan 2008. But he said that this project can surely take longer so no quoting this. lol
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...&postcount=327
11-15-2007, 07:34 PM
#14
In a little bit more refined detail:
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...&postcount=327
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...&postcount=327
The main question which I really havent seen yet is....
What is the difference in HP and TQ between the 2 version of the Y-Pipe?
11-18-2007, 05:01 PM
#16
11-23-2007, 06:38 PM
#20
Hey Grim, I just got my Y-Pipe on today. I took a bunch more pics and may do a quick write up just for kicks. Here is a side-by-side before putting on the new pipe. Also, for you weight conscious folks out there I weighted both units.
STOCK = 14lbs 2oz.
Cattman = 11lbs 6oz.
Took her out for a nice drive and there is certainly a noticeable improvement in pickup and response. Sounds better too. Not louder, just better (combined with Injen CAI & Magnaflow 14816's). Hard to explain but kind of "even's out" the growl a bit while still giving off a great exhaust note.
STOCK = 14lbs 2oz.
Cattman = 11lbs 6oz.
Took her out for a nice drive and there is certainly a noticeable improvement in pickup and response. Sounds better too. Not louder, just better (combined with Injen CAI & Magnaflow 14816's). Hard to explain but kind of "even's out" the growl a bit while still giving off a great exhaust note.
11-26-2007, 06:59 PM
#21
Hey Grim, I just got my Y-Pipe on today. I took a bunch more pics and may do a quick write up just for kicks. Here is a side-by-side before putting on the new pipe. Also, for you weight conscious folks out there I weighted both units.
STOCK = 14lbs 2oz.
Cattman = 11lbs 6oz.
Took her out for a nice drive and there is certainly a noticeable improvement in pickup and response. Sounds better too. Not louder, just better (combined with Injen CAI & Magnaflow 14816's). Hard to explain but kind of "even's out" the growl a bit while still giving off a great exhaust note.
STOCK = 14lbs 2oz.
Cattman = 11lbs 6oz.
Took her out for a nice drive and there is certainly a noticeable improvement in pickup and response. Sounds better too. Not louder, just better (combined with Injen CAI & Magnaflow 14816's). Hard to explain but kind of "even's out" the growl a bit while still giving off a great exhaust note.
Nice!!!
Man it looks great!!
Yeah my lady said she was gonna buy it for me this week but now she has to pay my bills. LMAO!!!
I will have to wait now
Can you possibly do a sound clip?
11-26-2007, 07:10 PM
#22
I definitely plan to do some sound clips soon. I was going to do it Saturday but all that triptophan made me sleepy and I couldn't get off the couch! 
Brian at Cattman called me today to follow-up on the install. Man he is great and I love their products. Top quality stuffs.
Brian at Cattman called me today to follow-up on the install. Man he is great and I love their products. Top quality stuffs.
11-27-2007, 09:30 AM
#23
I definitely plan to do some sound clips soon. I was going to do it Saturday but all that triptophan made me sleepy and I couldn't get off the couch! Brian at Cattman called me today to follow-up on the install. Man he is great and I love their products. Top quality stuffs.
Brian at Cattman called me today to follow-up on the install. Man he is great and I love their products. Top quality stuffs.LOL!!
Looking fwd to the sound clips!!
Yeah he is a great guy to work with
11-27-2007, 04:46 PM
#25
11-27-2007, 09:27 PM
#27
I did ask Brian that when I was putting in my initial order. If I'm not mistaken he said the difference was negligible as the cat he provides is high flow. Obviously it is at least somewhat restrictive but he said it wouldn't be a huge difference at all.
11-28-2007, 11:08 AM
#32
Yeah then I mine as well get the version with Cats. I agree with Deus on being environmentally friendly once Brian completes the headers.
Thanks again Mack and still lookin forward to them ol' sound clips brotha!!
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