Y-pipe decisions

markthomas69 · 01-16-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadezz

My Beluga y-pipe is just like the one above...had no issues with the beluga version...I think it's only 149.oo.

I like it, can you post a link to purchase one?

Megan370z · 01-16-2014, 12:24 PM

if I would have to choose only with your option of the Y-Pipe I would keep the Litespeed racing y-pipe but if you need a cats (HFC) then the XYZ y-pipe would be better since its a modular setup.

I would have go with the Tanabee but its only 2.75'' exit ? which is quite below than what the VHR can flow, it needs a minimun of 3'' single!!!!

Eclipz · 01-16-2014, 02:39 PM

If you like pissing money and the look of burnt titanium, you can get amuse y-pipe. This photo is from a member of the forum too.

tranceformer · 01-16-2014, 06:31 PM

Motordyne XYZ pipe w/ cat

Gilianz · 01-16-2014, 07:25 PM

Another option is to go with any 350z Y-pipe. Simota said that it fits the Z. I'm looking at getting the Tomei one probably later this year (possibly getting a very rare/expensive puppy). This might be a slight thread jack. But does the an aftermarket Y-pipe do anything with the tone of the exhaust? I have heard that it does and other people report that it does nothing to it.

Streetlife · 01-17-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gilianz

Another option is to go with any 350z Y-pipe. Simota said that it fits the Z. I'm looking at getting the Tomei one probably later this year (possibly getting a very rare/expensive puppy). This might be a slight thread jack. But does the an aftermarket Y-pipe do anything with the tone of the exhaust? I have heard that it does and other people report that it does nothing to it.

Yes the y-pipe changes the tone of the exhaust! On my Tanabe medalion exhaust when it was first installed i had the stock y-pipe and mid pipe and muffler were tanabe (y-pipe back set, Tanabe at the time was in transition of sending more to the U.S.), after having the Tanabe y-pipe installed i noticed better acceleration ( stock is pretty restrictive), more of a crisp and clean exhaust note, even better throttle response, and it's so beautiful to have as a complete catback exhaust. I couldn't have picked a better exhaust for myself!

01-17-2014, 11:04 AM

Tomei tititanium Y-pipe is second to non i have on my z .

markthomas69 · 01-17-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by markthomas69

I like it, can you post a link to purchase one?

Bought one today and the install was super easy! I will drive it around tomorrow to perform the butt dyno.

Gilianz · 01-20-2014, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by David Parra

Tomei tititanium Y-pipe is second to non i have on my z .

So you would highly recommend this product to me

markthomas69 · 01-21-2014, 08:03 PM

The butt dyno says;
Good investment, now get the hfc's.

crows · 01-31-2014, 07:56 PM

How are the Y pipes holding up after a few years? I know Tanabe has a good reputation (made in Japan) and Motordyne is also very good quality from what I understand, but has anybody been running theirs for some time? I am especially interested in how the flex sections are holding up. Thanks!

SS_Firehawk · 01-31-2014, 08:33 PM

I have 10k miles on my Motordyne Y pipe. No issues with the flex pipe.

Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk

tranceformer · 02-01-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by crows

How are the Y pipes holding up after a few years? I know Tanabe has a good reputation (made in Japan) and Motordyne is also very good quality from what I understand, but has anybody been running theirs for some time? I am especially interested in how the flex sections are holding up. Thanks!

I've had my motordyne xyz pipe for just over 2 years now, ~38k miles or so and it looked good on the last oil change. Then again there's no snow or salt on the roads where I live. Also I'm on stock suspension so scraping on the road is minimal.

Shadezz · 02-01-2014, 11:39 AM

Had my beluga Y-pipe for about a year and she's holding up good...3 track days, 4k road trip and about 18k miles. Also I'm in colorado and it's holding good with the snow and mag chloride on the roads...would advice cleaning your exhaust after any weather. Best bang for your buck..in my opinion.

critical · 02-08-2014, 05:31 AM

here's a good one

Aftermarket Y-Pipe 2.5''-3''

01-16-2014, 12:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 24	if I would have to choose only with your option of the Y-Pipe I would keep the Litespeed racing y-pipe but if you need a cats (HFC) then the XYZ y-pipe would be better since its a modular setup. I would have go with the Tanabee but its only 2.75'' exit ? which is quite below than what the VHR can flow, it needs a minimun of 3'' single!!!! __________________ Megan Journal Click Me ....................One Man Team Motorsport Click Me

01-21-2014, 08:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
markthomas69 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Little Elm, TX Posts: 66 Drives: 2010 370Z Red, auto Rep Power: 13	The butt dyno says; Good investment, now get the hfc's. __________________ Beluga catback exhaust and Y-Pipe. Sport brakes upgrade. 24 row oil cooler. Battery relocated to the trunk.

01-31-2014, 08:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	I have 10k miles on my Motordyne Y pipe. No issues with the flex pipe. Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-01-2014, 11:39 AM	#29 (permalink)
Shadezz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado Age: 43 Posts: 896 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Had my beluga Y-pipe for about a year and she's holding up good...3 track days, 4k road trip and about 18k miles. Also I'm in colorado and it's holding good with the snow and mag chloride on the roads...would advice cleaning your exhaust after any weather. Best bang for your buck..in my opinion. __________________ 2012 370Z BLACK EDITION/ FLT BLK Rays / 5% 3M Tint / DW's / Z1 SS & 2 Piece Rotors Nismo S-Tune OEM / Beluga CBE & Y-PIPE / DDX370 / GTR Start .4 Fluid / NST Blue Kit

02-08-2014, 05:31 AM	#30 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	here's a good one Aftermarket Y-Pipe 2.5''-3'' __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

01-16-2014, 02:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
Eclipz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 360 Drives: 06 Eclipse GS Rep Power: 12	If you like pissing money and the look of burnt titanium, you can get amuse y-pipe. This photo is from a member of the forum too.

01-16-2014, 07:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
Gilianz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Salina Posts: 379 Drives: 11 370z MB Rep Power: 14	Another option is to go with any 350z Y-pipe. Simota said that it fits the Z. I'm looking at getting the Tomei one probably later this year (possibly getting a very rare/expensive puppy). This might be a slight thread jack. But does the an aftermarket Y-pipe do anything with the tone of the exhaust? I have heard that it does and other people report that it does nothing to it.

01-17-2014, 11:04 AM	#22 (permalink)
David Parra Guest Posts: n/a	Tomei tititanium Y-pipe is second to non i have on my z .

01-31-2014, 07:56 PM	#26 (permalink)
crows Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Socal Posts: 1 Drives: 73 Datsun 240Z Rep Power: 12	How are the Y pipes holding up after a few years? I know Tanabe has a good reputation (made in Japan) and Motordyne is also very good quality from what I understand, but has anybody been running theirs for some time? I am especially interested in how the flex sections are holding up. Thanks!

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