Y-pipe?

Roddy1

Hey guys I'm looking at AAM's Y-pipe and I'm curious about the reviews.
I've looked at the comparison pictures between this aftermarket y-pipe and the factory unit... And I just don't see the difference...??

I've read the stock Y-pipe is highly restrictive or that it is the biggest restriction along with the factory cats.

Let me know on this. $300ish for 7-8hp is fine by me, would like others input though and experiences.

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DEpointfive0

Wait, buy a full exhaust

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Roddy1

I should mention I have the AAM short tails. I won't be going with a full CBE. I'm happy with the short tails, just looking for a few extra hp

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Gilianz

I would say if you have the money you can get that but there are cheaper alternatives. You can even go as far as looking for ones off of eBay. TopSpeed makes a y-pipe for around $200. All y-pipes are relatively the same unless you are looking at titanium and or one with a resonator on it.

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Wonka2581

I wouldnt wast your money... Get a real exhaust,

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roplusbee

If you already have the AAM Short tails, then the Y-Pipe is sure bet for you. As far as getting a real exhaust, I am assuming that the person was implying a Cat-Back. If you are good with the sound, I say go for it!

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Roddy1

Ya I hear you on the "Real Exhaust" part....

Anyway I'll be looking more into the Y-pipe or even their Mid-Pipe set up. I personally do not like the look or sound of alot of the cat back exhausts out there. My two top picks are meisterschaft and Berk... and at the price I'm not sure I want to go that route.

AAM Mid pipe and AAM Axle back might be the route I go. Y-pipe seems like the best bang for the buck though ...

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Streetlife

You may want to check out Tanabe, i love everything about mine, and would recommend you add them to your possible exhaust list. Customer service is top notch, the tips are perfect and unique, handmade welds, i am bias towards only JDM exhausts i didn't want the canisters to show, and i wanted a true piece of art wrapped into one complete package. Oh, and the y-pipe does have to be purchased seperately if you decide to go with Tanabe. Checkout the youtube vids for sound and appearance.

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roplusbee

If you already have the Short Tails, I would go for the AAM Mid section as well. I have the F.I. 3", but would have an AAM R-Line if it was available when I was looking. Funny thing is that I rate 2 shop produced setups over the big companies. In this order:

F.I.
AAM
HKS
Greddy (you suck for discontinuing the Turbo TiC)

To me, the competition is far overrated (and overpriced)

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coolvans1988

I had the AAM short tails combo with the AAM-S Line mid pipes.
Performance was there and really noticeable. But after a good 6-7 weeks i swapped out the short tails. At some points the exhaust note can sound pretty cool but at WOT its a whole different story. Kinda got annoying lol. Plus with this combo it wasn't a perfect fit. I don't know how loud it would be since you have HFC added.

If you're looking to not spend a lot but want some bit of gains with the short tails. I would suggest the Nismo exhaust (just the mid and y pipe). Probably cost $150-300 which should fit your budget

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Roddy1

Good point actually. Are you talking about the OEM nismo exhaust mid section and Y pipe?

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coolvans1988

Yeah that one

I mean its not as impressive as others might say, but its
for sure within your budget for some hp/tq gains.

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