best ypipe for stock manifolds
02-01-2008, 10:29 AM
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best ypipe for stock manifolds I have a 98 z and i have magnaflow exhaust with stock manifolds, stock y pipe. was wondering what ypipe would fit my set up? i do not plan on getting headers anytime soon bc it is out of my price range. but if anyone has any ideas i appreciate. im new here. thanks
02-01-2008, 10:33 AM
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don't bother
not worth the time or money for the 5hp you'll gain.
not to mention most will give you trouble with clearances on the frame. stick with what you have untill you can afford headers.
money better spent elsewhere
not worth the time or money for the 5hp you'll gain.
not to mention most will give you trouble with clearances on the frame. stick with what you have untill you can afford headers.
money better spent elsewhere
02-01-2008, 10:53 AM
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i was going to do the same thing but i just went ahead and ordered some longtubes and ORY but to answer your question the WS6store has a MAC off road pipe that bolts up to stock manifolds..i think its around $200
02-01-2008, 12:37 PM
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+1. Most of the restriction is in the stock manifolds themselves, and not necessarily the stock y-pipe. Just save a little bit of money and get some LT's. You won't regret it!
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Keep the stock y pipe until you upgrade to headers. Definitely not worth the hassle.
Plus you may end up having to buy another y pipe down the road since a y pipe designed for the stock manifolds probably won't work the long tube headers.
Plus you may end up having to buy another y pipe down the road since a y pipe designed for the stock manifolds probably won't work the long tube headers.
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I just really wanted to y pipe to make it sound better....but that makes sense to just wait and get LTs and a ypipe together and not have to buy another ORY after i get LTs. Thanks for the help..... now and advice for LTs and ORY....lol....thanks
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I have a bassani ORY pipe that I bought from Thunder Racing. Did it for a quick fix to make it loud, lol. I put down 338hp/345tq to the wheels on the dyno. If you don't plan on headers I consider it a good buy.
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=3&pcid=99
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=3&pcid=99
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"it was well worth it to get rid of that flat spot."
the flat spot isn't a restriction...i measured and calculated when i had my old exhaust laying around.
2.5" dia round pipe has 4.9 sq inches of cross sectional area.
the flat spot is something like 1.75x3" which calculates out to 4.6 sq inches.
i don't recall the exact dimensions of the "flat spot" but i know it calculated out almost exactly. so really it isn't much of a restriction.
the flat spot isn't a restriction...i measured and calculated when i had my old exhaust laying around.
2.5" dia round pipe has 4.9 sq inches of cross sectional area.
the flat spot is something like 1.75x3" which calculates out to 4.6 sq inches.
i don't recall the exact dimensions of the "flat spot" but i know it calculated out almost exactly. so really it isn't much of a restriction.
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"it was well worth it to get rid of that flat spot."
the flat spot isn't a restriction...i measured and calculated when i had my old exhaust laying around.
2.5" dia round pipe has 4.9 sq inches of cross sectional area.
the flat spot is something like 1.75x3" which calculates out to 4.6 sq inches.
i don't recall the exact dimensions of the "flat spot" but i know it calculated out almost exactly. so really it isn't much of a restriction.
the flat spot isn't a restriction...i measured and calculated when i had my old exhaust laying around.
2.5" dia round pipe has 4.9 sq inches of cross sectional area.
the flat spot is something like 1.75x3" which calculates out to 4.6 sq inches.
i don't recall the exact dimensions of the "flat spot" but i know it calculated out almost exactly. so really it isn't much of a restriction.
best hp for dollar is a set of used macs. gonna be much lighter than stock parts and make almost the same power as long tubes.
