A good Y pipe for my headers??
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A good Y pipe for my headers?? Ok, so I went to the speed shop to install my hooker headers, which cost less then $300. The shop will do the install for $500, plus $300 for a Y pipe?
This seems a bit steep...
I'm sure I can get a much better Y pipe here, my only question is, what Y pipe will work with my headers??
This seems a bit steep...
I'm sure I can get a much better Y pipe here, my only question is, what Y pipe will work with my headers??
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I thought $300 for the Y pipe was a bit more alarming. Most places have quoted me 500 to 1000 for the header instal.
I also paid $800 for a dyno tune.
Anyway, my main question is if there's a generic Y pipe that will work for my headers or if I need to go with a Hooker Y pipe?
I also paid $800 for a dyno tune.
Anyway, my main question is if there's a generic Y pipe that will work for my headers or if I need to go with a Hooker Y pipe?
Texas Speed just released their off road y-pipe in a stainless version, and I've been hearing really good things about them. Here's a link where you can see their ORY and Catted Y together. http://www.texas-speed.com/c-75-headers-y-pipes.aspx
I know these are made specifically for Hooker and Pacesetter headers. Plus, the merge on both y-pipes is way better than the Hooker y.
I know these are made specifically for Hooker and Pacesetter headers. Plus, the merge on both y-pipes is way better than the Hooker y.
For 300 it had better be a custom one! I would find a reputable exhaust shop and have them make one with a Flowmaster merge. It'll flow great and eliminate most of the drone. Do it right the first time and you wont have to worry about it down the road.
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Texas Speed just released their off road y-pipe in a stainless version, and I've been hearing really good things about them. Here's a link where you can see their ORY and Catted Y together. http://www.texas-speed.com/c-75-headers-y-pipes.aspx
I know these are made specifically for Hooker and Pacesetter headers. Plus, the merge on both y-pipes is way better than the Hooker y.
I know these are made specifically for Hooker and Pacesetter headers. Plus, the merge on both y-pipes is way better than the Hooker y.
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That depends if you have all the necessary tools and time.
It will lower your HP maybe 1-2hp, and yes it will be quieter.
It will lower your HP maybe 1-2hp, and yes it will be quieter.
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My SS had a Borla catback only on it, and I thought it sounded great. The WS6 I went to look at had long tubes, catted y pipe, catback, and was loud (relatively calm at idle though) and sounded great. No rasp that I heard really. I still think I will go with TDs with no cats though.
