Efini Y-pipe
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Efini Y-pipe
According to Mazda Motor sports the Efini Y-pipe adds 10 hp. Has any one been able to confirm this in any way, boost or actual dyno tests?
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I have heard of people getting .5-1 more pounds of boost. This might add up to 10 horespower, but I am not sure. I think it is an overestimation but it might be close. It is a good investment just for the fact you don't have to worry about the crappy rubber joints.
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Originally posted by wickedrx7
I have heard of people getting .5-1 more pounds of boost. This might add up to 10 horespower, but I am not sure. I think it is an overestimation but it might be close. It is a good investment just for the fact you don't have to worry about the crappy rubber joints.
I have heard of people getting .5-1 more pounds of boost. This might add up to 10 horespower, but I am not sure. I think it is an overestimation but it might be close. It is a good investment just for the fact you don't have to worry about the crappy rubber joints.
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I got about 1psi increase over the stock Y-pipe. The stock y pipes have alot of proturdsion (BOV) on the casting and the bent on the cross over pipe is very tight.
Check out the Y: http://communities.msn.com/Meko/phot...oto&PhotoID=46
Check out the Y: http://communities.msn.com/Meko/phot...oto&PhotoID=46
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Originally posted by jasonsr1
According to Mazda Motor sports the Efini Y-pipe adds 10 hp. Has any one been able to confirm this in any way, boost or actual dyno tests?
According to Mazda Motor sports the Efini Y-pipe adds 10 hp. Has any one been able to confirm this in any way, boost or actual dyno tests?
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Jason's got them at the RX-7 Store for $225. http://www.rx7store.net/intercoolerpiping.htm
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Originally posted by jasonsr1
Don't you have to be a member to Mazda Motorsports to purchase from them? I don't race.
Don't you have to be a member to Mazda Motorsports to purchase from them? I don't race.
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Hey Little info that I found out about the efini y-pipe leaking air and this is what I have found out. The front pipe on my primary turbo leak's and I removed everything to confrim where is the problem really is. After I remove eveything I noticed there r some black exhaust fumes on the front pipe that connect's to the primary turbo anyhow even putting to 2 gasket did not cure the problem, I looked at the front pipe and noticed that mazda stamp a # on it and that is where the leak is, also it does not sit neat on the primary turbo so I sand it down to have smooth finish it look better now only thing is to put it back together and test it, I remember soneone had post a question inthe summer saying have anyone noticed their intake make a louder noise after they installed the efini y-pipe this might be the solution.
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Twin Turbo Replacement
I plan to replace my tired old stock twins with JDM J-spec '99 twin turbos.
I've been reading about this Efini Y-pipe, and it sounds like a good reliability mod, but I'm worried about the increase in boost pressure.
I have the stock ECU, with downpipe, high-flow cat, Trust catback. The boost is limited to 10.5 psi spikes using a slightly larger-than-stock waste gate control pill.
How will the Y-Pipe affect my boost tuning?
I'm not crazy about changing the boost pattern. I understand that the JDMs add a little more low end boost response?
FWIW, I have very stout SAMCO silicone couplings along with heavy duty clamps, everywhere where there is boost pressure being routed. I also use silicone rubber sealant at the joints for added boost leak protection...IMHO, I think this will be enough...??
Any informed opinions out there?
I've been reading about this Efini Y-pipe, and it sounds like a good reliability mod, but I'm worried about the increase in boost pressure.
I have the stock ECU, with downpipe, high-flow cat, Trust catback. The boost is limited to 10.5 psi spikes using a slightly larger-than-stock waste gate control pill.
How will the Y-Pipe affect my boost tuning?
I'm not crazy about changing the boost pattern. I understand that the JDMs add a little more low end boost response?
FWIW, I have very stout SAMCO silicone couplings along with heavy duty clamps, everywhere where there is boost pressure being routed. I also use silicone rubber sealant at the joints for added boost leak protection...IMHO, I think this will be enough...??
Any informed opinions out there?
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My y-pipe DID give me an increase of almost 1psi, and I was actually spiking to about 13 psi before bleeding back down to 11, and this was BEFORE I had a DP. It was scary
It's a nice upgrade, but consider it if you ever plan on purchasing an IC that will require q rubber coupler above the Y-pipe. You can't attach one to it there because the efini is bolted to the upper pipe. If you plan on gettin an IC that would use the stock outlet location, then it's no big deal.
Mine may have spiked a bit too much because I had mine coated.
It's a nice upgrade, but consider it if you ever plan on purchasing an IC that will require q rubber coupler above the Y-pipe. You can't attach one to it there because the efini is bolted to the upper pipe. If you plan on gettin an IC that would use the stock outlet location, then it's no big deal.
Mine may have spiked a bit too much because I had mine coated.
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Fly, you're so Fly!
Thanks.
I do plan to upgrade to an M2 Large IC. From what you're saying, the Y-Pipe will not be compatible with an M2 IC Large with associated piping?
I do plan to upgrade to an M2 Large IC. From what you're saying, the Y-Pipe will not be compatible with an M2 IC Large with associated piping?
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Re: Fly, you're so Fly!
Originally posted by SleepR1
Thanks.
I do plan to upgrade to an M2 Large IC. From what you're saying, the Y-Pipe will not be compatible with an M2 IC Large with associated piping?
Thanks.
I do plan to upgrade to an M2 Large IC. From what you're saying, the Y-Pipe will not be compatible with an M2 IC Large with associated piping?
The only other alternative I see would be to have a custom inlet pipe made designed to bolt up to the efini Y pipe so that you wouldn't have to cut the upper pipe.
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I have a quick question where can i get good couplers for my intake? If you can name a supplier that would be great. Mine are stock and i am not having any problems now, but would rather change them before there is. Thanks
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Originally posted by jasonsr1
What does coating the y pipe have to do with boost spikes?
What does coating the y pipe have to do with boost spikes?
Similiar example: My friend is having a custom exhaust manifold built for a single. The shop told him if he coats the exhaust, his spool up time will increase by about 500rpms.
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Don't you mean your friends spool up time will decrease. The rate of spool-up is in terms of time. The time it takes to reach effective rotational speed or speed at which boost is created.
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Originally posted by jasonsr1
Don't you mean your friends spool up time will decrease. The rate of spool-up is in terms of time. The time it takes to reach effective rotational speed or speed at which boost is created.
Don't you mean your friends spool up time will decrease. The rate of spool-up is in terms of time. The time it takes to reach effective rotational speed or speed at which boost is created.
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The only thing I know about the Efini Y pipe is that I can hook it up to my bum , my roomates bum and his girlfriends bum and together we push about 18 PSI. Just Kiddin dude, I only know of one friend with this Y pipe and the dyno results are about a 7.5-7.8 HP gain at the rear wheels.
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Originally posted by GoodfellaFD3S
I only know of one friend with this Y pipe and the dyno results are about a 7.5-7.8 HP gain at the rear wheels.
I only know of one friend with this Y pipe and the dyno results are about a 7.5-7.8 HP gain at the rear wheels.
Later, Jeff