HR Y Pipe on a DE
#1
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HR Y Pipe on a DE
I've read conflicting threads on if it's worth the hassle of fitting a HR Y pipe to a stock DE.
I've been offered a used one cheap.
Thanks
I've been offered a used one cheap.
Thanks
#2
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It is an upgrade compared with the DE Y pipe, which is considered very constrictive. It is considered a "cheap exhaust upgrade"
I say under $75 it's worth it. Sold mine years ago with under 5k miles for I think $125 or $150.
I say under $75 it's worth it. Sold mine years ago with under 5k miles for I think $125 or $150.
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Kev UK (07-26-2017)
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It is an upgrade no doubt; may not notice it, but do the swap (better flow). I sold mine to a guy in Vegas yrs. ago for $100 and he told me that he was very happy with the results; claimed good things with the hr y-pipe on his de G35.
Last edited by BigBlue; 07-25-2017 at 09:08 AM.
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Kev UK (07-26-2017)
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Thanks for the replies. It's only £40 so I'll give it a whirl.
I thought the bolts might be a nightmare as the car is 12 years old now. So I plan to take it to a local garage to be fitted. I hate rusty bolts.
My thinking is that it will work better with the standard DE exhaust as the outlet is the same size as the DE midpipe.
I was going to change the system but prices in the uk are crazy at the moment and I've just had to have 2 new banana arms fitted which were more expensive than I expected.
My Z is only a sunny weekend toy and we don't get many of those in Manchester. It's kinda like Seattle weather wise.
I thought the bolts might be a nightmare as the car is 12 years old now. So I plan to take it to a local garage to be fitted. I hate rusty bolts.
My thinking is that it will work better with the standard DE exhaust as the outlet is the same size as the DE midpipe.
I was going to change the system but prices in the uk are crazy at the moment and I've just had to have 2 new banana arms fitted which were more expensive than I expected.
My Z is only a sunny weekend toy and we don't get many of those in Manchester. It's kinda like Seattle weather wise.
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BigBlue (07-26-2017)
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Bolts aren't that difficult to get out. Just use some power tools and some patience. Like others said, if its cheap, go for it. It will improve exhaust flow a good bit and should be noticeable. HR headers also flow better, so if you're on a budget find some used HR headers and cats as well.
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Kev UK (08-10-2017)
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do it. I have the megan hr y pipe and was quite surprised with how much it added sound wise. very aggressive (of course standard hr y pipe might be somewhat in the middle)
altought i had to remove the plastic under shroud to fit them, and it rubbed against the cabin some for me.
altought i had to remove the plastic under shroud to fit them, and it rubbed against the cabin some for me.