Im new to exhaust so bare with me I been looking at cat-back systems. Specifically the HKS. Is there any reason to change the y-pipe if I get the HKS?

 

No, because the HKS comes with its own Y-pipe.

 

Get an intake before you get an exhaust too, like the JWT popcharger or another brand, they're almost all the same.

 

Get the new Injen..It's sooo pimp.

 

Intake as in CAI?

 

Put the car on a lift and look at the exhaust components. Many of the names are self-explanatory. Example: a Y-pipe looks like a Y. The cat-back exhaust system is a aftermarket mod. As the name refers, it replaces everything from the catalytic converters back.

 

Welcome to the forum... four big factors to consider when looking at exhausts.

1) Price - set a price range of what you're willing to spend.

2) Performance - HP & Torque gains. Where in the power curve do you want those gains (low-mid or mid-high)? Are you willing to sacrifice power gains for weight savings? What are your current/future mods? So you'll want to research single tip vs. single pipe/dual tip vs. true dual. Lots of different opinions out there.

3) Sound - Exotic vs Muscle vs Loud vs Quiet. Sound clips online aren't very reliable. Hopefully you can get a chance to look at some hopefulls in person.

4) Look - All up to you.

Figure out which factors are the most important to you, and pick a couple exhausts that fit your criteria. Research the forum and see what members think of them. Pick one and enjoy!

Edit: Personally, the HKS Dual Hi Power Ti would probably be my own first choice, but it's more than I was willing to spend. I've just sent payment to Intense for a new Injen SES Ti.

 

Stick with the Pop Charger...I have the new injen cai and i am more impressed with my Pop Charger.

Stick with the Stock Exhaust and just save up $$$ So you can go F1

Maybe a JWT Turbo kit through VRT

It is really not worth the money in my opinion for an exhaust that costs $1000+ That only gets you about 10WHP

Save your money for something better

 

I put a pop charger 1st a long time ago, result - HAPPY
2nd I put some test pipes I got from ZRAYGO, result - Raspy but happy because car felt stronger
3rd I got the HKS True Dual Ti exhaust result - Very Happy

I want to go turbo but realized it wasn't going to happen for a while if at all so I got the HKS. I don't think it has a Y pipe due to the dual exhaust pipes but I may be wrong so please don't crucify me.

End result, the car doen't sound like a Z anymore, it sounds like a ferarri(nothing wrong with that) and I am very pleased. I recommend this set up if you plan to stay conservative.

 

Your motor has to breath. If you get a turbo kit and keep the stock exhaust you're an idiot. Too much pressure. If you can't afford an aftermarket exhaust for a Z....you should sell it and buy a civic. I went with the Greddy Evo2. Only other exhaust I was considering was the HKS. Both good exhaust.

 

I got the borla TD... even though, i love this exhaust, i will soon change to the APS true dual, due to my future plans of FI. The borla TD is quiet which i prefer. pretty cheap, also. I've heard the HKS in person, pretty loud IMO. It all depends on your future plans. Good Luck on your decision.