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I know I know some one is going to reply with do the search or something like that. Well I did and pages and pages come up due to the fact that I won’t limit it down the "y" so I get pages of test pipe and all sort of other things.... I just want to know if the is a big gain in getting a new y-pipe with the stock exhaust and will it make the stock exhaust sound different. I don't really have the funds to get a new cat back system so I’m just looking for ways to get a lil bit more gain and a lil bit loader but having a deep tone. I thought about test pipe but after reading all those pages it make the exhaust raspy which I don't want. Please help
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You should get some High Flow cats.
I've had a Gruppe-S Y-pipe since September, and just installed Helix cats this last weekend, and the cats made a huge difference in power, and made the exhaust note really nice and aggressive. The Y-pipe made no real noticeable gain in power or sound.
I've had a Gruppe-S Y-pipe since September, and just installed Helix cats this last weekend, and the cats made a huge difference in power, and made the exhaust note really nice and aggressive. The Y-pipe made no real noticeable gain in power or sound.
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Originally Posted by illudezion
I know I know some one is going to reply with do the search or something like that. Well I did and pages and pages come up due to the fact that I won’t limit it down the "y" so I get pages of test pipe and all sort of other things.... I just want to know if the is a big gain in getting a new y-pipe with the stock exhaust and will it make the stock exhaust sound different. I don't really have the funds to get a new cat back system so I’m just looking for ways to get a lil bit more gain and a lil bit loader but having a deep tone. I thought about test pipe but after reading all those pages it make the exhaust raspy which I don't want. Please help
I just got my y-pipe from Pro-1 and Kinetix HF cats. Total cost was like $600. I will probably install them together this week. Will let you know the results. I am also trying to spend as little as possible for my exhaust to get the most gains.
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Thanks for the feedback...got another question then...if i get a tru dual exhaust will that eliminate the y-pipe? Reason i ask is that Baron you spent $600 on y-pipe and hfc and i've seen the borla tru dual exhaust for around $700+shp. Wouldn't getting the Borla catback be more bang for you buck then?
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Originally Posted by illudezion
Thanks for the feedback...got another question then...if i get a tru dual exhaust will that eliminate the y-pipe? Reason i ask is that Baron you spent $600 on y-pipe and hfc and i've seen the borla tru dual exhaust for around $700+shp. Wouldn't getting the Borla catback be more bang for you buck then?
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One of the highest restriction areas on the 350Z's exhaust system layout lie in the front factory Y-pipe and catalytic converters.
Changing the Y-pipe can net a great increase in whp, depending on the replacement pipe's design and the y-pipe should be one of the very first parts to change if you are looking for noticeable power gains.
We carry a replacement front Y-pipe for the 350Z
You can read more about it in this thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/intake-exhaust/118484-tanabe-front-y-pipe-information-and-release.html
Changing the Y-pipe can net a great increase in whp, depending on the replacement pipe's design and the y-pipe should be one of the very first parts to change if you are looking for noticeable power gains.
We carry a replacement front Y-pipe for the 350Z
You can read more about it in this thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/intake-exhaust/118484-tanabe-front-y-pipe-information-and-release.html
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Originally Posted by illudezion
when you guys say HFC...is that the same as res. and non-res. test pipes?
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Originally Posted by TanabeUSA
One of the highest restriction areas on the 350Z's exhaust system layout lie in the front factory Y-pipe and catalytic converters.
Changing the Y-pipe can net a great increase in whp, depending on the replacement pipe's design and the y-pipe should be one of the very first parts to change if you are looking for noticeable power gains.
We carry a replacement front Y-pipe for the 350Z
You can read more about it in this thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118484
Changing the Y-pipe can net a great increase in whp, depending on the replacement pipe's design and the y-pipe should be one of the very first parts to change if you are looking for noticeable power gains.
We carry a replacement front Y-pipe for the 350Z
You can read more about it in this thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118484
that's a nice looking y-pipe..
I especially like the part where it merges into 1.
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The true dual starts after the cats, so you do replace the Y, but would still have the HFC cost... I changed the Y and mid pipe (kept the OEM muffler). The only thing you get of changing the muffler is different sounds/looks, no HP.
So, tru dual + HFC = $1K or so...
Y pipe + HFC = $600 or so...
I spent the other $400 on headers...
So, tru dual + HFC = $1K or so...
Y pipe + HFC = $600 or so...
I spent the other $400 on headers...
Originally Posted by illudezion
Thanks for the feedback...got another question then...if i get a tru dual exhaust will that eliminate the y-pipe? Reason i ask is that Baron you spent $600 on y-pipe and hfc and i've seen the borla tru dual exhaust for around $700+shp. Wouldn't getting the Borla catback be more bang for you buck then?
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Originally Posted by slaponte
The true dual starts after the cats, so you do replace the Y, but would still have the HFC cost... I changed the Y and mid pipe (kept the OEM muffler). The only thing you get of changing the muffler is different sounds/looks, no HP.
So, tru dual + HFC = $1K or so...
Y pipe + HFC = $600 or so...
I spent the other $400 on headers...
So, tru dual + HFC = $1K or so...
Y pipe + HFC = $600 or so...
I spent the other $400 on headers...
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119406
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Originally Posted by slaponte
The true dual starts after the cats, so you do replace the Y, but would still have the HFC cost... I changed the Y and mid pipe (kept the OEM muffler). The only thing you get of changing the muffler is different sounds/looks, no HP.
So, tru dual + HFC = $1K or so...
Y pipe + HFC = $600 or so...
I spent the other $400 on headers...
So, tru dual + HFC = $1K or so...
Y pipe + HFC = $600 or so...
I spent the other $400 on headers...
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I have a Fujitsubo Y-pipe and Stillen Test Pipes. The TPs provided a noticable gain while the Y-pipe didn't seem to do anything, but im sure its good for 8 horses or so. I do think you should consider a good exhaust system later on as the aftermarket y-pipes have larger inlets and outlets and so when connected to an OEM unit won't perform to their full potential. Tanabe offers an affordable exhaust setup (Super Medallion Hyper - mid pipe and muffler) for around $670 shipped (Intense Motorsports). Apex'i World Sport 2 is another inexpensive option as I have seen them for $480 shipped!