Question on the Y-Pipe option

drum1972

I've been looking at purchasing a y-pipe -

JIC-Magic NISSAN 370Z 350Z G35 G37 Stainless Y- Pipe: eBay Motors (item 330441266383 end time Dec-05-10 10:47:50 PST)

But, I have a question I'm hoping someone can provide feedback on. I did the muffler delete with a muffler shop fabricating some straight pipes (I know many on this board don't care for that mod but I really like the sound) and my question is, would there be any benefit to adding a Y-pipe for sound and/or performance?

I know it is the cheaper route than doing a full CBE (Meisterschaft is my preference) but I just don't have the funds to get the CBE I really want.

Good idea/bad idea/save my $$$ for a full CBE?!?! Thanks in advance.

christian370z

The two largest restrictions of the stock exhaust system are 1) the catalytic converters and 2) the OEM Y pipe. I would definately recommend the JIC Y pipe to go along with your custom Y-pipe back exhaust because that will give you the full power gains of a true CBE and will still cost less than a brand name cat-back with similar gains.

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drum1972

Thanks. This was what I was hoping to hear so I'll definitely be going this route.

PR370z

I ordered this Y pipe following everyones advice here. Have not gotten it yet, hopefully it will get here by sat for a weekend install.

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drum1972

Great; update us on what your results are as far as sound/performance.

thanks.