who makes dual head intake Y pipes?
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who makes dual head intake Y pipes?
I've seen them for GM cars and trucks and a 300z turbo. But I can't find who makes it. I want a dual head Y-pipe. With dual 3" intlets that combine to a single 3" outlet and then I also need one that combines to a 4" outlet. Does anyone no who makes the pipe?
I don't want a kit, just the y pipe.
I don't want a kit, just the y pipe.
Hmmmm. Somewhere in this equation will be your mass airflow sensor, unless your FC has a standalone fuel management system. Where were you planning on using the Y pipe, before the airflow meter with two filters collecting into a 4" pipe leading to the mass airflow sensor?
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Same answer I got on the WRX forum
Originally posted by 88IntegraLS
Hmmmm. Somewhere in this equation will be your mass airflow sensor, unless your FC has a standalone fuel management system. Where were you planning on using the Y pipe, before the airflow meter with two filters collecting into a 4" pipe leading to the mass airflow sensor?
Hmmmm. Somewhere in this equation will be your mass airflow sensor, unless your FC has a standalone fuel management system. Where were you planning on using the Y pipe, before the airflow meter with two filters collecting into a 4" pipe leading to the mass airflow sensor?
You might need the y pipe to collect into a 3" diameter for the simple fact that the mass airflow sensor is much too small to use a 4" inlet pipe. Most adapter plates I have seen for mass airflow sensors are 3" diameter, and even that is much larger than the inside flow area of the sensor. Sorry to say I don't know where you could buy a y pipe like that.
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the 4" is for another car, 3" for wrx and rx7
Originally posted by 88IntegraLS
You might need the y pipe to collect into a 3" diameter for the simple fact that the mass airflow sensor is much too small to use a 4" inlet pipe. Most adapter plates I have seen for mass airflow sensors are 3" diameter, and even that is much larger than the inside flow area of the sensor. Sorry to say I don't know where you could buy a y pipe like that.
You might need the y pipe to collect into a 3" diameter for the simple fact that the mass airflow sensor is much too small to use a 4" inlet pipe. Most adapter plates I have seen for mass airflow sensors are 3" diameter, and even that is much larger than the inside flow area of the sensor. Sorry to say I don't know where you could buy a y pipe like that.
So has anyone seen anything remotely similar to what I'm talking about?
Given the lack of aftermarket supports for FC's, the chances of finding something that'll fit are slim. Having one custom made would probably be easier.
This must be for looks, because it really is overkill. Apart from trying to squeeze two filters into the engine bay, the pressure drop through one big pod filter is tiny. Personally I'd spend my money on something more productive.
This must be for looks, because it really is overkill. Apart from trying to squeeze two filters into the engine bay, the pressure drop through one big pod filter is tiny. Personally I'd spend my money on something more productive.
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dang...
Originally posted by rx7raca
ya i dont see the reason being for having 2 filters. theres no hp gains in 2 filters. its kinda ricy IMO but ok. its almost like faking the fd TTs.
what is ur purpose for doing this type of project?
ya i dont see the reason being for having 2 filters. theres no hp gains in 2 filters. its kinda ricy IMO but ok. its almost like faking the fd TTs.
what is ur purpose for doing this type of project?
So again has anybody seen the y-pipe for sale anywhere.
ohh. yeah, If you run a cone filter that works well (trapping dirt particles it is a restriction at higher HP. That is why the top rag cars don't run a filter.
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OK... here is a pic. I don't want
tHE WHOLE KIT JUST THE y-PIPE
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/racinglab/volairinsys1.html
This one is made by volant...
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/racinglab/volairinsys1.html
This one is made by volant...
Originally posted by NZConvertible
Given the lack of aftermarket supports for FC's, the chances of finding something that'll fit are slim. Having one custom made would probably be easier.
This must be for looks, because it really is overkill. Apart from trying to squeeze two filters into the engine bay, the pressure drop through one big pod filter is tiny. Personally I'd spend my money on something more productive.
Given the lack of aftermarket supports for FC's, the chances of finding something that'll fit are slim. Having one custom made would probably be easier.
This must be for looks, because it really is overkill. Apart from trying to squeeze two filters into the engine bay, the pressure drop through one big pod filter is tiny. Personally I'd spend my money on something more productive.
Re: dang...
Originally posted by wrxfc3s
ohh. yeah, If you run a cone filter that works well (trapping dirt particles it is a restriction at higher HP. That is why the top rag cars don't run a filter.
ohh. yeah, If you run a cone filter that works well (trapping dirt particles it is a restriction at higher HP. That is why the top rag cars don't run a filter.

Actual test data by A. Graham Bell:
Flow of 850cfm Holley carb @ 1.5" Hg
823cfm Carb only
839cfm Carb + Air Horn
853cfm K&N filter with Stub Stack
Read more about it here:
http://www.allbookstores.com/book/1859604358
(Warning: Piston engines only, but still lots of good info)
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Evil Aviator
[B]The bulk of the air filter restriction is caused by the stock design which is intended to reduce intake noise. While all filters do in fact create a restriction, it is very minor. A properly-designed intake and filter can out-flow a filterless air horn (aka velocity stack) intake like you see on some of those drag cars. Too bad they run a carb and can't monitor the manifold pressure real-time like those of us with a standalone EMS can.
Actual test data by A. Graham Bell:
Flow of 850cfm Holley carb @ 1.5" Hg
823cfm Carb only
839cfm Carb + Air Horn
853cfm K&N filter with Stub Stack
Wasn't really talking about top fuel or related. More along the lines of turbo imports with collectors running right to the turbo, typically through the headlight. And besides the above data which I'm not sure of what your refering too but my experience dictates otherwise. Now how do you measure flow unless you have a tube of some sort (velocity stack) I think that is subjective.
back to the subject, does anyone know where to get one of these?
[B]The bulk of the air filter restriction is caused by the stock design which is intended to reduce intake noise. While all filters do in fact create a restriction, it is very minor. A properly-designed intake and filter can out-flow a filterless air horn (aka velocity stack) intake like you see on some of those drag cars. Too bad they run a carb and can't monitor the manifold pressure real-time like those of us with a standalone EMS can.

Actual test data by A. Graham Bell:
Flow of 850cfm Holley carb @ 1.5" Hg
823cfm Carb only
839cfm Carb + Air Horn
853cfm K&N filter with Stub Stack
Wasn't really talking about top fuel or related. More along the lines of turbo imports with collectors running right to the turbo, typically through the headlight. And besides the above data which I'm not sure of what your refering too but my experience dictates otherwise. Now how do you measure flow unless you have a tube of some sort (velocity stack) I think that is subjective.
back to the subject, does anyone know where to get one of these?




