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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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So I know there is a lot more to exhaust flow than just piping it out the back but I built this custom yPipe for my ls1/240sx trying to keep things simple. My question is, Do you guys think this angle is too sharp? I am asking because I am getting a 4% LTFT diference in my Banks and cant help but think this may be it.
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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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I'm not sure how much it would effect the ltfts but it would be way better to have some sort of merge pipe like flowmaster has. I would consider that a pretty crappy y-pipe even though some header y-pipes are like that.
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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 11:20 PM
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Thats a crappy merge but factory pipes do that all the time and there is no big issue.....
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IMO to sharp.
So what size pipe are you using?

FYI, Magnaflow has Stainless Steel Y-pipe transitions for about $31 at Summit Racing.

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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 01:54 AM
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I hate to redo it because it fits so well but I think I will. Using dual 3" into a single 3".
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Here's the Magnaflow Y-pipe merger I was suggesting you take a look at.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-10798/overview/
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Consider a more gradual transition like these:
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