Tanabe Y Pipe

christian370z · 08-15-2010, 12:12 AM

I have scoured this site and youtube for information about the sound that a Tanabe Y pipe would give to a stock exhaust or even better, one with the Berk HFCs and a stock axle back. I am limited to waiting on getting a full cat-back for a fair amount of time so I am doing as much as I can without touching the stock axle back section. During my Berk install, I saw just how pathetic the OEM Y pipe truely is which is why I am looking at the Tanabe.

How much of a volume increase should I expect on top of the Berks? I am guessing the power increase will be a couple horsepower and torques but I am more concerned with the sound. It is a super easy install and I could always add an axle back section from various aftermarket exhausts later.

Thanks in advance!

jpit · 08-15-2010, 09:25 AM

I have the Berk HFCs and the Tanabe Y Pipe and feel it produces the best sound possible from the 370Z. I had tried the Invidia catback but didn't like the sound or the drone it produced. The Y Pipe adds a little volume to the HFCs but not all that much.

christian370z · 08-15-2010, 03:18 PM

That is perfect, exactly what I was looking for. I have made up my mind, I am just waiting for the Z store to price match and then I will head over to pick it up!

UFreefer · 08-16-2010, 10:37 AM

I took Jpit's recommendation, only I went with ERZ HFC's, and couldn't be happier. It makes good power with no rasp and sounds great. You won't be disapointed

christian370z · 08-16-2010, 04:21 PM

I have my Berks installed, but I realized that OEM Y pipe to cat connection was pathetic and needed an upgrade. Thanks for the advice everyone, time to order up!

PL8MYRIDE.COM · 08-16-2010, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

I have my Berks installed, but I realized that OEM Y pipe to cat connection was pathetic and needed an upgrade. Thanks for the advice everyone, time to order up!

I've been debating on whether to get the the full tanabe exhaust or go down your path. Please post some video clips once your done. Thanks.

christian370z · 08-16-2010, 11:33 PM

Absolutely, here is my starting point for reference. Stock exhaust with the only add on being the Berk HFCs:

Boost_lee · 08-17-2010, 12:35 AM

very nice. I'm debating on adding the Y pipe also, whats the going rate from Z store?

Soon · 08-17-2010, 07:53 AM

ypipe is awesome, its huge compared to weak looking stock one. I love the sound of mine. and thats with no HFC

Platinum10 · 08-17-2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

Absolutely, here is my starting point for reference. Stock exhaust with the only add on being the Berk HFCs:

sounds great!!!! Where did you get the Y pipe from?

christian370z · 08-17-2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

very nice. I'm debating on adding the Y pipe also, whats the going rate from Z store?

The past couple things I got from them, I had price matches and they accepted it which makes it a no brainer since I can pick it up from their store. The only issue right now is that they don't carry them so it would be a special order from Tanabe.

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Originally Posted by Platinum10

sounds great!!!! Where did you get the Y pipe from?

Actually, this is just the Berk HFCs and the rest is stock including the Y pipe. That video is just a reference for when I install the Tanabe Y pipe so that you guys can see the difference.

JollyGoodChap · 10-12-2010, 05:37 PM

took me a while to find the info for this piece on Tanabe's website. Its under their turbo pipe sections just in case anyone else felt as retarded as I did
Tanabe USA Inc. - Turbine Tube / Down-Pipe / Front-Pipe / Y-Pipe

08-15-2010, 12:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Tanabe Y Pipe I have scoured this site and youtube for information about the sound that a Tanabe Y pipe would give to a stock exhaust or even better, one with the Berk HFCs and a stock axle back. I am limited to waiting on getting a full cat-back for a fair amount of time so I am doing as much as I can without touching the stock axle back section. During my Berk install, I saw just how pathetic the OEM Y pipe truely is which is why I am looking at the Tanabe. How much of a volume increase should I expect on top of the Berks? I am guessing the power increase will be a couple horsepower and torques but I am more concerned with the sound. It is a super easy install and I could always add an axle back section from various aftermarket exhausts later. Thanks in advance! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-15-2010, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	That is perfect, exactly what I was looking for. I have made up my mind, I am just waiting for the Z store to price match and then I will head over to pick it up! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-16-2010, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I have my Berks installed, but I realized that OEM Y pipe to cat connection was pathetic and needed an upgrade. Thanks for the advice everyone, time to order up! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-16-2010, 11:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Absolutely, here is my starting point for reference. Stock exhaust with the only add on being the Berk HFCs: __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob Last edited by christian370z; 08-16-2010 at 11:35 PM.

08-17-2010, 07:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Soon Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rockland NY Posts: 240 Drives: 2008 Cherokee SRT8 Rep Power: 15	ypipe is awesome, its huge compared to weak looking stock one. I love the sound of mine. and thats with no HFC __________________ 2009 blk 370z=SOLD Now drives... SRT!!

08-15-2010, 09:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	I have the Berk HFCs and the Tanabe Y Pipe and feel it produces the best sound possible from the 370Z. I had tried the Invidia catback but didn't like the sound or the drone it produced. The Y Pipe adds a little volume to the HFCs but not all that much.

08-16-2010, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
UFreefer Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 200 Drives: 09 Sport Touring Nav Rep Power: 15	I took Jpit's recommendation, only I went with ERZ HFC's, and couldn't be happier. It makes good power with no rasp and sounds great. You won't be disapointed

08-17-2010, 12:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	very nice. I'm debating on adding the Y pipe also, whats the going rate from Z store?

10-12-2010, 05:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
JollyGoodChap Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lust Angeles Posts: 328 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	took me a while to find the info for this piece on Tanabe's website. Its under their turbo pipe sections just in case anyone else felt as retarded as I did Tanabe USA Inc. - Turbine Tube / Down-Pipe / Front-Pipe / Y-Pipe

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