I have an 04 Z. Right now I have berk test pipes on it with stock exhaust. soon I'm gonna order a aftermarket y pipe. prob the topspeed one it's only $150. and I'm getting my exhaust last, probably the tanabe concept g (not true dual). I just wanted to make sure everything will fit right. I'm a newbie when it comes to cars kinda. I'm not sure help would be nice. I don't want to spend $150 and it not line up right or something like that.

Thanks

 

It will all fit, given the Tanabe is is an ax-back.

But that is the dumbest sequencing idea I've heard in awhile.

 

Are you referring to me doing the exhaust last? Lol

 

Lol yes.

 

I've tried telling myself to just save up for an exhaust but I hate waiting for stuff and I am awful at saving money, so I just went with the next cheapest thing, test pipes. exhaust is just a lot more expensive then y pipes and test pipes

 

it generally will not be here.
You are correct in your expectations.. you will not be let down.

 

again, i must say.. i LOVED you in groundhogs day.
haha.

 

that Y pipe is a complete POS - very small piping, very chincy flex joints and the flanges lining up are hit or miss. I've tried a version of it on my own car - you don't want it

there are several very good Y pipe choices out there. Tanabe's is really nice. A bit expensive, but fit and finish are top notch. AAM's is a really nice piece too, and very affordable. Then you've got the more expensive/modular one like Motordyne

 

The Tanabe Concept G is not an axle back, it includes a midpipe as well



an axle back only would replace the rear most muffler section and leave all other OE piping intact

 

really? okay thanks im glad i didnt get those. i have looked at the tanabe, as well as the stillen y pipe. what y pipe would you recommend? CZP told me that stillen is one of the better ones. but im not too sure. i definitely wont go with the TopSpeed y pipe thanks for the advice. also.. while your here. could you point me to some good headers? (i know some people say they arent worth the price and all, but i dont care. personally i want them) ive looked at the dc sports, megan racing... any advice there?

thanks, again

 

+1 on the AAM y-pipe, it sounds great with their single to

 

Stillen's may very well be a nice piece. Can't say I've ever used it, so I can't comment on it

Headers - you should care, because they are not an easy part to design correctly, and not an easy part to install. The ones that I would suggest will vary depending on the rest of the setup, but all else being equal, I wouldn't bother doing headers on a bolt on equipped 04. I'd wait till you have the rest of the mods to necessitate them, and maximize their benefits

 

i think i will go with the aam y pipe. pretty cheap and seems to be reliable. thanks for the replies.

 

Any brand that makes knock off will have poor fitment. I ordered an m2 exhaust once it didnt even have the hangers in the correct place. I dont mind because I just needed it for a project. I replaced every resonator with magnaflow piece lol

 

hmm kinda like my ebay brand headers that fukcing rub the steering shaft
so pissed

 

When you keep shooting for the lowest common denominator you will consistently end up with the lowest possible results.

 

+1 wise statement

 

yeah yeah. ive learned my lesson.