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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 04:41 PM
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Where to get a decent exhaust Y-pipe (cheap)?

Anyone have some suggestions for the best solution price-wise? I've seen one online for about $160. I am open to new or used.

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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 05:20 PM
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For $170 you can get an RB one. It's 2.5in down to 2.25in after the split. It will last a long time. If you have an N/A it's a little bigger than stock and the same on a TII. That might be to much $, but the quality is good.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 05:34 PM
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Any generic muffler shop can make you a Y-pipe for cheap.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 05:37 PM
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generic y-pipe?

I called up Midas and they are quoting me $300 for one and they'd have to order it... talk about nuts! Well what should I expect to pay at a "normal" muffler shop for a custom pipe?

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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 05:41 PM
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Jesus! I can't believe it would cost that much. Please don't spend that much and by an RB or go to another shop. I wouldn't spend more than $150 (thats high).
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 06:31 PM
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Eh any chain store is a BIG NONO!!!!!!

Find a custom exhaust shop. Call up your local SCCA chapter and ask them for recommendations, or visit an autoX one day and talk to the people there.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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Re: generic y-pipe?

Originally posted by hurai
I called up Midas and they are quoting me $300 for one and they'd have to order it... talk about nuts! Well what should I expect to pay at a "normal" muffler shop for a custom pipe?
They must have the parts in stock, as it's just a basic Y-connector and some tubing. What specifically did you ask them for?

FYI, a cheap custom exhaust plumbing job runs $100-200 in my area.

Josepi's idea is great, but I don't think that you will be able to afford a quality racing exhaust system. I guess it doesn't hurt to check around, though. The turbo-back exhaust for my 20B was made by the leading SCCA race shop in my area, and it cost me $1,600, not including the cat and mufflers.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 07:37 PM
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go to Speedee Mufflers in San Jose. That is where I had my custom y-pipe done. Theyre good and not expensive too.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 07:55 PM
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You don’t need this as a separate component. A decent exhaust builder will just cut and blend the three pipes together. It’s not that hard.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 08:03 PM
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Ok, I think I know what I need to do...

Is just call around and find an exhaust shop that will work with me (NOT MIDAS!!! )

Thanks for all your input!

- Hurai
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