Y-pipe problems

Post by **GriffinW** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:45 pm

I made an attempt at installing my Y-pipe today and I ran into a few problems. On the far set of bolts that connect the pipe to the back header, there is a pre-cat blocking the bolt. I have no idea how to get around it. Is there anybody who has installed a Y-pipe that can help me out?

Post by **jltibbs** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 4:51 pm

is it an aftermarket y-pipe or factory? you shouldnt have any precats on aftermarket (or are there?). if the bolts arent lining up right then there might be some other problem like the fabrication. need some more info.

Post by **GriffinW** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:09 pm

The pre-cats that I am talking about are on the stock y. I broke all the bolts except for the ones on the back up section.

Post by **jltibbs** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:15 pm

oh ok i was lost in the sauce. um . . . you need to tilt the bottom of your engine towards the front of the car and brace it. that should gove you the room you need. when you say 'broke all the bolts', you mean you broke them loose, not BROKE THEM, right?

Post by **GriffinW** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:28 pm

Yea I mean broke them loose. Now how do I go about tilting my engine forward? Would that just pull the entire exhuast system forward a few inches? Im some what of a noob when it comes to HP mods, if you couldnt tell already.

Post by **Beancooker** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:39 pm

Log into AIM.

Easier than bracing the engine is getting a universal sockit. Swivel or UV is another name for em. That's the easiest way to get them off.

Post by **asianstyle** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:34 pm

Beancooker is right, I just installed my y-pipe this past weekend and used a swivel joint socket. hey beancooker, My warspeed y-pipe fit perfectly, thanks for the directions. runs awesome.

Post by **Beancooker** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 4:58 am

Asianstyle- Glad to hear that!

Griffin- You get it finished yet?

Post by **A.Tech** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:29 pm

Post by **Beancooker** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:38 pm

You want PICS, here ya go!!!

Post by **A.Tech** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 4:52 am

lol... I meant his issue. but I would not mind using this as preping when I put mine on... hehehe

Post by **asianstyle** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:21 am

hey beancooker, did you get better gas mileage with the y-pipe or worse gas mileage? It seems that mine went down a little.

Post by **Beancooker** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:40 pm

Rule of thumb... power ^=mileage v... Yeah, I have lost mileage in some of the stuff I've done.

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