redevilZ

Just picked up a Nismo S tune catback today.
I am debating between using one of the following y pipes. Please advise or put in review for the best combination. Budget is about 150 for the y pipe. I am trying not to delete cats. Don't really care about power gain.

1) Stock DE y pipe(My car is a 03 touring)

2) HR y pipe (Found one for 75 bucks)

3) Megan Racing Y pipe (150 shipped on ebay)

Zac

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

If its a cat back then its got a y pipe already / thread

FyI you need to remove some plastic pieces from your underside if you plan to use a hr Y pipe and its not going to do anything your current Y pipe doesn't do. Megan racing will work but you get what you pay for, dont be upset when it cracks the first time you bottom out at the local supermarket.

I would say xyz pipe with straight pipe... The S tune deserves a decent Y pipe.

SQuaLZ

On a budget I would go with HR over Megan.

If you are willing to spend money I would go Motordyne XYZ non-catted.

dcains

iTrader: (15)

What happened to the S-Tune Y-pipe, and do you have the mid-pipe? If you just got the S-Tune muffler (and are calling it a catback), you'll find it won't mate with any of the OEM or aftermarket mid-pipes.

travlee

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this

turboed350z

Why not go with true duel? To be honest, i love my s-tune, but if i was buying a new system, i would go true duel all the way.

SQuaLZ

If I was buying a new system, I would go Tomei all the way

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

I would go with that big stove pipe that diesel truck guys use... I almost want to get that dc sport duel exhaust because its mad cheap and im curious how it would sound.

I think the tomei would attract to much attention from the authorities.

My current exhaust system is growing on me though

redevilZ

I got the s tune mid pip and mufflers...no y pipe.
Really looking into XYZ with resonator.
Can i still re-use my stock Cats?

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/pts/5653380278.html

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

You sure can... Get that y pipe and ill trade you my borla

redevilZ

HAHA. I can sell the set ! ! !
I am still 50/50 on doing this set up. Could use some cash if someone is interested.
Picking up this Y pipe this weekend !

SQuaLZ

You are going to want to remove that resonator and get the straight pipe.

I would do this setup for sure. You won't be disappointed. Plus, if you ever want louder, since you will have the XYZ pipe you can change out the stock cats for test pipes or HFCs and if you save the resonated pipe on the XYZ you have options to increase sound and reducing rasp.

SQuaLZ

Where in NY are you located?

redevilZ

Why do you think I should remove the resonator?
I am in Brooklyn, New York

dboyzalter

iTrader: (3)

Because with your stock cats a y pipe resonator, the stune resonator and a muffler your going to sound like a tesla.

SQuaLZ

Exactly. Basically it's an additional resonator that typically would be a "straight pipe" portion of the y-pipe.

I would only run that resonator if I had test pipes to reduce rasp.

SQuaLZ

I am in Westchester. Some of us NY guys have tried to get a nice Z meet here but it always ends up being like 5 cars.

Maybe we will have better luck this summer. Keep an eye on the Northeast section of the forum.

redevilZ

Guess what, I installed the set up this morning.
Sounds mild when under 4k. Its better after 4000. Maybe i need to break in the Y pipe haha? it had 1500 miles on.


And I'd definitely like a Z meet.
I used to attend NYZCC club a few years back when i had my WRX with a friend who had a 260z haha.
Has anyone been to their meet/cruise run?

SQuaLZ

Honestly since I got my R1 my bike has been my priority. I only drive my Z when I have to, such as bad weather or I need to carry stuff.

If you remove that resonator and put the straight pipe I'm sure it will change.

Check out my vid in my sig. Does you car seem to be much quieter than mine? If so that resonator is the difference.

redevilZ

Your camera is right by the mufflers. hard to tell the difference.
But definitely didn't hear the high pitch or "signature 350z sound" under 4k on my car. yes im pretty sure its the resonator. but im going to drive it for a while first.