Efini Y-Pipe or Greddy Elbow?
12-09-04, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by onefast3gen
ID say put the money away and save up to go single. Thats what im gonna do when im done with my body kit and paint job.
And the stock twins will do fine for me for quite some time anyway.
12-09-04, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Section8
What would that do for my emissions here in VA if I pulled the air pump off entirely? Would the car still pass?
12-09-04, 10:43 AM
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The Y-pipe looks greatly improved over the previous design, looks like a better fit and looking inside there seems to be less restriction.
Yes, I cant wait to get my car back together... so many upgrades it will be a totally differant car!
~Efini Y-Pipe
~No airpump
~Cat-back
~Midpipe
~Walbro fuel pump + new filter + FPD
~TurboJeff battery tray
~Simplified sequential
~Possible Intercooler upgrade
Yes, I cant wait to get my car back together... so many upgrades it will be a totally differant car!
~Efini Y-Pipe
~No airpump
~Cat-back
~Midpipe
~Walbro fuel pump + new filter + FPD
~TurboJeff battery tray
~Simplified sequential
~Possible Intercooler upgrade
12-09-04, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JONSKI
Your car will NOT pass a smog exam without an airpump.
12-09-04, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Section8
Thanks. That's what I thought. I really need my car to pass smog, at least for the time being.
Also, just giving ya a head's up that the y-pipe install requires removal of the airpump to get to the y-pipe (you can put it back obviously). I just didn't know that when I first went to do it myself... you'll need an impact gun to get the nut off, too.
12-09-04, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
you'll need an impact gun to get the nut off, too.
12-09-04, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueRex
Which nut are you referring to? I did the 12v relay fix for my EGR not to long ago, which requires removing the y-pipe and I didn't need any impact tools. Probably would have made it easier though.
12-09-04, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Sorry...I thought Fredericksburg didn't have emissions?? "If your vehicle is garaged in the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, or Stafford, or the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, or Manassas Park, your vehicle must meet the emissions inspection requirements." Is Fredericksburg in one of those counties??
Also, just giving ya a head's up that the y-pipe install requires removal of the airpump to get to the y-pipe (you can put it back obviously). I just didn't know that when I first went to do it myself... you'll need an impact gun to get the nut off, too.
Also, just giving ya a head's up that the y-pipe install requires removal of the airpump to get to the y-pipe (you can put it back obviously). I just didn't know that when I first went to do it myself... you'll need an impact gun to get the nut off, too.
12-09-04, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Section8
Hmm, that's interesting. I live in Spotylvania county officially even though my address is Fredericksburg. I'll ask around and find out, if I can get away with it, I'll pull the bastard, then I can do the simplified sequential hose job too. Thanks for the info Ramy
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12-10-04, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Joey, that's LAW. I pulled that quote off of the VA DMV website. No if's and's, or but's, so there's no reason you'd have to get emissions on your vehicle. I PMed you some additional info btw
12-10-04, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
The one holding the airpump. OMG that thing was torqued hard. But in my case, cuz I was doing the pulleys as well, the one on the pulley, obviously since the pulley rotates freely, so it's very hard to apply torque in two diff directions at the same time
As far as the rest of the y pipe install goes I'd say the only difficult part is getting at the nuts on the secondary inlet if you have the precat still. Other then that it's pretty straight forward. Good luck.
12-10-04, 08:19 PM
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If you get an Efini Y-pipe (esp. used), make sure you get all the gaskets (there should be three of them), and an O-ring.
Also, since you need to remove the rear turbo inlet duct, I would replace that gasket, esp., if it is the original "blue" paper gasket. These have been updated. PN# N3A1-13-712 (about $5).
Check your turbo coolant hoses while you're down there (pn#s N3A1-13-162 and N3A1-13-536, about $13 for both from Mazdapartscheap.com).
:-) neil
Also, since you need to remove the rear turbo inlet duct, I would replace that gasket, esp., if it is the original "blue" paper gasket. These have been updated. PN# N3A1-13-712 (about $5).
Check your turbo coolant hoses while you're down there (pn#s N3A1-13-162 and N3A1-13-536, about $13 for both from Mazdapartscheap.com).
:-) neil
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