i got a question for you guys.. whose experienced it or not any suggestion is appericated.. on the hks catback on mazdatrix.. it comes with the dual mufflers, gaskets, hangers, and a y-pipe.. correct.? here's where my questions comes in.. can i use the stock y-pipe for the hks cat back.. or does it have to be that hks y-pipe that came with the package.? thanks..

aka_rocket

 

You didn't mention which HKS catback...they make a few different systems. I have an HKS 50 mm Sport catback system on my 90 GXL. Probably had it on the car for 6 or 7 years now. Seems to be holding up fairly well...the flanges seem to be thinning due to rust however. The HKS Sport catback comes as a complete bolt-on system. The HKS mufflers will not work with the stock Y-pipe. The HKS Y-pipe is much shorter than the stock Y-pipe, and the consequently the pipe extending from the rear of the HKS muffler is much longer than the stock muffler pipe. In other words, the HKS and stock components are not interchangeable, except for the gaskets. The only thing that I didn't like about the HKS exhaust were the gaskets that they provided. The HKS gaskets were some type of fiber material. I bought the Mazda metal gaskets and used them instead of the HKS gaskets. I also used studs rather than bolts to attach the Y-pipe to the rest of the system.

Hot_Dog
90 RX7 GXL
02 Acura RSX-S

 

kOol.. thanks hot dog. yea its the same system that im looking at there.. oOoo.. i was going to get a hks cat back. but i guess as said. the shop threw away his y-pipe when they took it off.. i don't know thats what he said.. does anyone know if i can just order just that y-pipe for the hks cat back.??

aka_rocket

 

Contact HKS about buying another Y-pipe...I'm sure they'll sell you one. I believe they have a website at www.hksusa.com. I had a Borla catback before the HKS, and was able to buy a new Y-pipe from Borla. Sometimes there's a long wait when you order parts from the manufacturer.

Hot_Dog
90 RX7 GXL
02 Acura RSX-S

 

You could buy the large mazdatrix Y-pipe for $160 if it doesn't have to be HKS. The hks dual exhaust on my TII has one presilencer before the Y and one smaller one on each branch of the Y.

 

thanks guys.. i'll try looking at the sit hotdag gave me.. thanks..

aka_rocket

 

oh yea. the one im look for is a Y PIPE 86-92 50MM HKS part number LETZ01 onmazdatrix.. that system..

 

does anyone know a email that i can contact mazdatrix, or hksusa.? cause i just can't seem to find their contact info anywhere..

aka_rocket

 

http://www.mazdatrix.com/email.htm

 

 

kOol.. thanks!.. imma try to look for a y-pipe like the one on the catback. if not then custom pipe here i come. ahah.. but i perfer a hks y-pipe that fits. right!.. anything is still good if you guys still wanna post.. in response..thanks..

aka_rocket