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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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Suggestions on a B-Pipe?

After doing some research on the forum/internet I cannot find an aftermarket b-pipe section for the 5th gen... I was able to find a few old threads on different forums about stillen b-pipe but seems like no one is selling it anymore?
I did also look on ebay and found a few aftermarket cat-back systems but according to the sellers those b-pipes will not bolt to the oem muffler...
Any suggestions?
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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Cattman's 2.5 and 3" will. If you could find one.

The 3" will require a bit of some modification to the OEM muffler flange, but it's doable.
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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The Megan works too, I currently have it attached to my stock axle back.
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 02whitemaximase
The Megan works too, I currently have it attached to my stock axle back.
That's good info. Now we know.
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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thanks for all the info now the problems is where to find one? LOL
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by L_U_D_I_AMaxima
thanks for all the info now the problems is where to find one? LOL
I have a hacked up header back that bolts to the stock rear muffler.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I have a hacked up header back that bolts to the stock rear muffler.
interesting... well here is my plan... I am still waiting on my new SS Y-pipe from warpspeed... in the mean time I wanted to replace my b-pipe section with a new one but keep the stock muffler, replace all gaskets and be done with that exhaust system...
you have pics of that thing?
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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Cattman-Cattman -Cattman. Sorry. I have Gutted cats-Cat delete and a Series 40 Muffler and that damn Cattman B-Pipe keeps the sound very reasonable. I am really considering biting the bullet and ordering a 3" Cattman, But some annoying coilovers keep freaking calling my name!
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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If meagan's bolts up, they're in production, I'd call them up.

As a side note, if you're around a shop that does exhaust work for a reasonable price, you could make your own as well. This would be especially helpful with the potential for rasp with the Warpspeed Ypipe, meaning, you could install a larger/better resonator if you made your own b pipe.

just a thought, sometimes it's not worth the added cost to go custom, this may very well be one of those instances.
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by TunerMaxima3000
If meagan's bolts up, they're in production, I'd call them up.

As a side note, if you're around a shop that does exhaust work for a reasonable price, you could make your own as well. This would be especially helpful with the potential for rasp with the Warpspeed Ypipe, meaning, you could install a larger/better resonator if you made your own b pipe.

just a thought, sometimes it's not worth the added cost to go custom, this may very well be one of those instances.
well currently I have replaced the oem resonator with a 2.5" glass pack resonator that we found in my friends basement, no idea of brand but it sounds pretty good to be honest keep the car quiet... I am thinking about going back to the shop that installed and ask them to replace the the section from the back of the resonator to the rear muffler... the other day I was under the car and i noticed that the hanger on that pipe is rusted and that explains why I hear my rear muffler hitting the axle every time I go over a bump

May be I should ask him to use SS pipe?
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Originally Posted by L_U_D_I_AMaxima
interesting... well here is my plan... I am still waiting on my new SS Y-pipe from warpspeed... in the mean time I wanted to replace my b-pipe section with a new one but keep the stock muffler, replace all gaskets and be done with that exhaust system...
you have pics of that thing?

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22"x4" perforated core resonator, (red) Moroso spiral flow muffler (resonator looking thing) what's left of a Cattman b-pipe, and a stock rear piece.



I used the spiral flow for easing up on the rasp when I went with a test pipe.
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Looks like a nice set up Nmex.

And ludi, sounds like a good plan too . never hurts to get a quote. If you already ahve the resonator it should cost pretty much nothing to complete the pipe. Stainless is a choice dependant on where you live and how long you/re keeping the car.
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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I have a custom made magnaflow that bolts up just like stock for sale worked with my warpspeed and stock muffler,,I might have the oem gaskets NIB to i will need to dig to find them...

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It was a good set-up for sound control. Sounded very good, not loud and was finished off with a stock muffler.

But, since then I've added 3" catback and a test pipe, so sound control went out the window with all that.
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Looks like OP's timing on this thread couldn't be better lol
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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My SR*S muffler bolted right up to the Monroe B-Pipe, does that count?
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