Hey guys - I'm new to this board. I have a '98 Max SE auto - 65k miles. Runs great (especially after I just got the knock sensor replaced!). Anyway...question regarding replacing the Y pipe.

I know it's stated that it is 'illegal' to replace since it removes emissions eqpt, but...

1) has anyone actually failed an emisisons test w/o the pre-cats? I would think that the primary cat should suffice once fully warmed.

2) for NJ people only - has anyone failed NJ state inspection w/a replaced Y-pipe? I know they became much more strict a year or two ago. They physically check if cat is in place - unsure if they can actually see the pre-cats w/mirrors - or if they even check for pre-cats.

3) finally - I am sure opinions vary - but it looks like I can't go wrong w/a Warpspeed SS. Thoughts? Then - what is a good cat-back exhaust? I was looking at the Stillen - other suggestions?

TIA - John

 

1.) drive your car for 30-45 mins before emissions test
2.) N/A
3.) Correct. CustomEnterprises ss y has been promising
4.) greddy sp2, obx

http://maxmods.dyndns.org/
for the rest of your questions

also, refer to the FAQ's and stickies at the top as well


There have been a lot of y pipe questions in the last 2 weeks. check previous threads. also, if u donate, u will be able to search.

 

Thanks - yup, I did review the sticky's - hence the follow-up questions. It looks like a Y-pipe is the biggest bang for the buck. But the NJ state insp does have me a little worried.

Hey - what wheels are those on your car? They look great!

 

For the dollar-conscious buyer, would you guys recommend a Budget or a Warpspeed y-pipe?

 

for the dollar-conscious go with budget SS, or a used one.. i just ordered a used cattman SS, just look around, but yea, all y-pipes give around the same increase in HP +-1hp. Cattman has the est fittment, but also the most expensive,
warpspeed has a GD for 160 shipped, but thats for the aluminized one,
budget is around 219 shipped for a SS

i havnt heard of any problems with any of these except the warpspeed aluminized, happyricefob from cali said that hes getting a weird noise after it rained... so ionno.. just look around the forums and make your choice, any other questions just ask!

oh btw...

 

many are saying it doesnt really matte, little difference between the two so i just ordered my budget y this morning...(s/s) it was about 190 american dollars and 207 american, shipped...

 

oh whoops.. Budget- 207 shipped

 

those are the MM EVO5

 

yea, and about 50% of the 4th gen community have them evo5's, but you gotta admit.. they do look sexy on our cars