Free Y-Pipes
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Originally posted by Confused
I'd ask Cattman to make me one in gold (24k)
I'd ask Cattman to make me one in gold (24k)
Cattman 
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I've run both the Stillen and Warpspeed on my car and the Warpspeed is by far the best. It's quieter, causes absolutely no vibration problems, and it actually netted me better power than the Stillen (proven on the dyno). I've seen the Cattman Y-pipes and I wasn't impressed one bit. The flex section is WAY TOO SMALL. This is exactly why the flex sections on the pipes failed and why they are more prone to idle vibration, especially in the autos.
Fit and finish?
The Cattman has excellent finish, but it's function and fitment are horrible. Do a search and you'll see these pipes constantly need to be butchered to fit right.
The Stillen fit like a glove, but it's fancy finish burned off in a matter of a month.
The Warpspeed is a bit rough around the edges, but it fits perfect and it's built tough. I could care less about "looks". I don't remember the last time someone who was admiring my car got on their stomach to view the Y-pipe. I'm far more concerned about performance and close to stock noise and vibration than "looks". Plus their pipes are far cheaper.
Dave
Fit and finish?
The Cattman has excellent finish, but it's function and fitment are horrible. Do a search and you'll see these pipes constantly need to be butchered to fit right.
The Stillen fit like a glove, but it's fancy finish burned off in a matter of a month.
The Warpspeed is a bit rough around the edges, but it fits perfect and it's built tough. I could care less about "looks". I don't remember the last time someone who was admiring my car got on their stomach to view the Y-pipe. I'm far more concerned about performance and close to stock noise and vibration than "looks". Plus their pipes are far cheaper.
Dave
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Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 761
You obviously havent seen the new generation Y pipes from cattman
Originally posted by Dave B
I've run both the Stillen and Warpspeed on my car and the Warpspeed is by far the best. It's quieter, causes absolutely no vibration problems, and it actually netted me better power than the Stillen (proven on the dyno). I've seen the Cattman Y-pipes and I wasn't impressed one bit. The flex section is WAY TOO SMALL. This is exactly why the flex sections on the pipes failed and why they are more prone to idle vibration, especially in the autos.
Fit and finish?
The Cattman has excellent finish, but it's function and fitment are horrible. Do a search and you'll see these pipes constantly need to be butchered to fit right.
The Stillen fit like a glove, but it's fancy finish burned off in a matter of a month.
The Warpspeed is a bit rough around the edges, but it fits perfect and it's built tough. I could care less about "looks". I don't remember the last time someone who was admiring my car got on their stomach to view the Y-pipe. I'm far more concerned about performance and close to stock noise and vibration than "looks". Plus their pipes are far cheaper.
Dave
I've run both the Stillen and Warpspeed on my car and the Warpspeed is by far the best. It's quieter, causes absolutely no vibration problems, and it actually netted me better power than the Stillen (proven on the dyno). I've seen the Cattman Y-pipes and I wasn't impressed one bit. The flex section is WAY TOO SMALL. This is exactly why the flex sections on the pipes failed and why they are more prone to idle vibration, especially in the autos.
Fit and finish?
The Cattman has excellent finish, but it's function and fitment are horrible. Do a search and you'll see these pipes constantly need to be butchered to fit right.
The Stillen fit like a glove, but it's fancy finish burned off in a matter of a month.
The Warpspeed is a bit rough around the edges, but it fits perfect and it's built tough. I could care less about "looks". I don't remember the last time someone who was admiring my car got on their stomach to view the Y-pipe. I'm far more concerned about performance and close to stock noise and vibration than "looks". Plus their pipes are far cheaper.
Dave
Budget?
What about the new Budget mandrel bent y-pipe? I would assume that it would be at least on part with any other y-pipe in terms of power gains and they are way cheaper with no quality or fitment issues.
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