View Poll Results: Which Y-Pipe is the best for the 5th Gen?
Stillen
12
10.26%
Cattman
81
69.23%
Warpspeed
21
17.95%
Other -- Please post name if you choose other!
3
2.56%
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Sooo What is The BEST Y-Pipe for the 5-th Gen....Ive heard of these brands only....
04-02-2002, 05:34 PM
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Originally posted by K Pazzo 6
so far the results are 6 cattman & 2 warpspeed...what is the website to warpspeed? Thanks in advance
so far the results are 6 cattman & 2 warpspeed...what is the website to warpspeed? Thanks in advance
Keep in mind that Cattman is the only company that uses stainless steel in the construction of their Y-pipe. (Somebody correct me if I'm wrong about that.) Stillen and Warpspeed use aluminized steel. Aluminized steel is not as resistant to rust and corrosion as stainless steel. That may be an issue for you given that you live in Illinois, K Pazzo 6.
04-02-2002, 06:27 PM
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warpspeed...they have 3 different options for y-pipes...sumbody wanna help out on differences?
1) $299.00 for T304 Stainless Steel TIG welded
2) $275 for T304 Stainless Steel MIG welded
3) Mandrel bent aluminized steel just $225! [4 year no rust through warranty]
and im looking for it, but how big is the y-pipe...3"?
also, im guessing Option 1) would be the best choice, is it worth saving $100 and going w/ warpspeed, or should i spend the xtra 100 and go w/ cattman
atw
1) $299.00 for T304 Stainless Steel TIG welded
2) $275 for T304 Stainless Steel MIG welded
3) Mandrel bent aluminized steel just $225! [4 year no rust through warranty]
and im looking for it, but how big is the y-pipe...3"?
also, im guessing Option 1) would be the best choice, is it worth saving $100 and going w/ warpspeed, or should i spend the xtra 100 and go w/ cattman
atw
04-02-2002, 09:28 PM
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Originally posted by Burton069
warpspeed's aren't ready yet, give em another 2 weeks/months
warpspeed's aren't ready yet, give em another 2 weeks/months
atw
04-02-2002, 09:53 PM
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Originally posted by Burton069
warpspeed's aren't ready yet, give em another 2 weeks/months
warpspeed's aren't ready yet, give em another 2 weeks/months
Thanks for the info on the Warpspeed Y-pipes, MaxedOut2g. Warpspeed's prices are very good if their pipes are of good quality.
09-22-2003, 04:19 PM
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what about budget, theres are 180 and are stainless i believe, i've heard they are just as good as the rest
09-22-2003, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by y2kse
http://warpspeedperformance.com/
Keep in mind that Cattman is the only company that uses stainless steel in the construction of their Y-pipe. (Somebody correct me if I'm wrong about that.) Stillen and Warpspeed use aluminized steel. Aluminized steel is not as resistant to rust and corrosion as stainless steel. That may be an issue for you given that you live in Illinois, K Pazzo 6.
Keep in mind that Cattman is the only company that uses stainless steel in the construction of their Y-pipe. (Somebody correct me if I'm wrong about that.) Stillen and Warpspeed use aluminized steel. Aluminized steel is not as resistant to rust and corrosion as stainless steel. That may be an issue for you given that you live in Illinois, K Pazzo 6.
09-26-2003, 07:16 AM
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I think wade2ksleeper need to get that title under his name removed now, obviously he's doing his research by bringing threads from a year back to life.
09-26-2003, 08:59 AM
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When I had a 93, I got a Cattman Y for it and that was in the early Y pipe stages. I got it used from someone who had already pre-dented the pipe so that it fit without banging all the time. It also had a nasty case of bees in a can noise with it.
I just got a 2K GLE about 2 months ago and it still is stock. The first thing I wanted to do was get a Y pipe but after hearing some peoples comments on here, I dont know if the quality of them has gone up at all. I still here lots of problems with peoples pipes banging or leaking and it sounds like there are noise issues as well.
Is this really the case or is there actually one that fits now?
I just got a 2K GLE about 2 months ago and it still is stock. The first thing I wanted to do was get a Y pipe but after hearing some peoples comments on here, I dont know if the quality of them has gone up at all. I still here lots of problems with peoples pipes banging or leaking and it sounds like there are noise issues as well.
Is this really the case or is there actually one that fits now?
10-25-2003, 02:36 AM
#24
Originally Posted by blubyu2k2
I have the warpspeed pipe on my 02 and its been through lots of rain and a few days of snow and still looks like it did the day I bought it. The welds have changed color but thats normal.
10-25-2003, 10:43 PM
#25
if the case is the same on 5th gens as 4th gens, as it should be.........
Warpspeed claims to be the only manufacturer that makes LINED flex sections as opposed to the other ones.. whatever they are called.. the other flex sections that you see on most pipes are prone to leaks and account for that stupid droning noise... this is all according to warpspeed.
In such a case, i think a Warpspeed gives you something different and something that is worth the $.
And the SS or aluminized thing doesn't bother me because i don't plan on keeping the car 4 years and if i do, oh well.. it may rust but it'll still be fully functional.
Warpspeed claims to be the only manufacturer that makes LINED flex sections as opposed to the other ones.. whatever they are called.. the other flex sections that you see on most pipes are prone to leaks and account for that stupid droning noise... this is all according to warpspeed.
In such a case, i think a Warpspeed gives you something different and something that is worth the $.
And the SS or aluminized thing doesn't bother me because i don't plan on keeping the car 4 years and if i do, oh well.. it may rust but it'll still be fully functional.
10-25-2003, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NYCe MaXiMa
if the case is the same on 5th gens as 4th gens, as it should be.........
Warpspeed claims to be the only manufacturer that makes LINED flex sections as opposed to the other ones.. whatever they are called.. the other flex sections that you see on most pipes are prone to leaks and account for that stupid droning noise... this is all according to warpspeed.
In such a case, i think a Warpspeed gives you something different and something that is worth the $.
And the SS or aluminized thing doesn't bother me because i don't plan on keeping the car 4 years and if i do, oh well.. it may rust but it'll still be fully functional.
Warpspeed claims to be the only manufacturer that makes LINED flex sections as opposed to the other ones.. whatever they are called.. the other flex sections that you see on most pipes are prone to leaks and account for that stupid droning noise... this is all according to warpspeed.
In such a case, i think a Warpspeed gives you something different and something that is worth the $.
And the SS or aluminized thing doesn't bother me because i don't plan on keeping the car 4 years and if i do, oh well.. it may rust but it'll still be fully functional.
have you seen the thread of that shows the cattman y and the warpspeed y? the cattman is cleary a better a y and thats why i got it! Just look at the pics!
10-26-2003, 09:57 AM
#27
Originally Posted by K Pazzo 6
Stillen, Warspeed, Cattman (I heard these have a problem w/ leaking)
Cheers
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10-26-2003, 10:20 AM
#28
Originally Posted by doublea
It's been almost 2 years since I have install the Cattman Y ans FSTB, no problem whatsoever only more power and better handling. I choose Cattman, because they offer better quality products and also because Brian answered my e-mail and gave me answer. The design and craftmanship of Cattman is difficult to beat. Stillen seem to have good quality productd too, but more expensive, I was never able to speak with Mr Stillen himself, I guess he's too busy...
Cheers
AA
Cheers
AA
His name is Steve Millen, IIRC...
10-26-2003, 10:56 PM
#29
Originally Posted by Woo Cho
I got stillens and they stainless steel. friend of mine got cattman's and he told me he had leaking problems.....
Better to keep heresay to yourself unless you have direct knowledge of it.
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10-29-2003, 08:43 PM
#30
Originally Posted by Cattman
We have never had a single leakage problem with the pipe design we sell (and have been selling for the past two years). In fact, we don't have issues with these Y-pipes, period.
Better to keep heresay to yourself unless you have direct knowledge of it.
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
Better to keep heresay to yourself unless you have direct knowledge of it.
Brian C Catts
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11-27-2006, 02:32 PM
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So I dug up an 'old horse'...
I know how you non-newbies don't like post-******.
Anyway, so how are the y-pipes holding up?
The reason I ask is, I am, 'today', ready to buy one. I've been on this org. since 01' but not daily. My rear cat. is throwing codes and at 101K miles I figure I'll replace it with a high flow - seeing as I'm doing that I might as while put in a y-pipe. I'm "assuming" it will have to be stainless steel because I live in MN. Brain Catts has answered a few questions about gains last April but I want to know what you think. Here are my bullet points and I hope you all can answer these.
1) Are there fitment issues with the y's or do they bolt right on? Which ones gave you the problems and were they resolved?
2) Eliminating the pre-cats, even though there are bungs for the 02's, will my SES light be on all the time because of no pre-cats?
3) Those with Warpspeed aluminized y's - has your's rusted through, shown signs of rust, and how long have you had them?
Anything else you guys could add to help my purchase would be fantastic. Keep in mind I wanna keep the sound level down because I use my max for long monthly business trips so a y and rear cat. will be my only purchase.
Thanks everyone.
Ollie
I know how you non-newbies don't like post-******.Anyway, so how are the y-pipes holding up?
The reason I ask is, I am, 'today', ready to buy one. I've been on this org. since 01' but not daily. My rear cat. is throwing codes and at 101K miles I figure I'll replace it with a high flow - seeing as I'm doing that I might as while put in a y-pipe. I'm "assuming" it will have to be stainless steel because I live in MN. Brain Catts has answered a few questions about gains last April but I want to know what you think. Here are my bullet points and I hope you all can answer these.
1) Are there fitment issues with the y's or do they bolt right on? Which ones gave you the problems and were they resolved?
2) Eliminating the pre-cats, even though there are bungs for the 02's, will my SES light be on all the time because of no pre-cats?
3) Those with Warpspeed aluminized y's - has your's rusted through, shown signs of rust, and how long have you had them?
Anything else you guys could add to help my purchase would be fantastic. Keep in mind I wanna keep the sound level down because I use my max for long monthly business trips so a y and rear cat. will be my only purchase.
Thanks everyone.
Ollie
11-27-2006, 04:41 PM
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Since your cars an 01 your probably cali spec so if your rear cat is "throwing codes" just get an 02 simulator. Alot cheaper since there are 4 o2 sensors on the cali spec only 2 do the actual tuneing the other 2 are just monitoring sensors.
11-28-2006, 06:47 AM
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Cars running a little rough to...but it could be the MAF sensor. I had an 88 firebird, way back when, and when the cat went bad the car started running rough and then lost power.
Anyway, I think it's a perfect opportunity to put a new 'y' on, I'm just looking for a little more info. from you all before my final decision.
Anyway, I think it's a perfect opportunity to put a new 'y' on, I'm just looking for a little more info. from you all before my final decision.
11-29-2006, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Ollie
So I dug up an 'old horse'... I know how you non-newbies don't like post-******.
Anyway, so how are the y-pipes holding up?
The reason I ask is, I am, 'today', ready to buy one. I've been on this org. since 01' but not daily. My rear cat. is throwing codes and at 101K miles I figure I'll replace it with a high flow - seeing as I'm doing that I might as while put in a y-pipe. I'm "assuming" it will have to be stainless steel because I live in MN. Brain Catts has answered a few questions about gains last April but I want to know what you think. Here are my bullet points and I hope you all can answer these.
1) Are there fitment issues with the y's or do they bolt right on? Which ones gave you the problems and were they resolved?
2) Eliminating the pre-cats, even though there are bungs for the 02's, will my SES light be on all the time because of no pre-cats?
3) Those with Warpspeed aluminized y's - has your's rusted through, shown signs of rust, and how long have you had them?
Anything else you guys could add to help my purchase would be fantastic. Keep in mind I wanna keep the sound level down because I use my max for long monthly business trips so a y and rear cat. will be my only purchase.
Thanks everyone.
Ollie
I know how you non-newbies don't like post-******.Anyway, so how are the y-pipes holding up?
The reason I ask is, I am, 'today', ready to buy one. I've been on this org. since 01' but not daily. My rear cat. is throwing codes and at 101K miles I figure I'll replace it with a high flow - seeing as I'm doing that I might as while put in a y-pipe. I'm "assuming" it will have to be stainless steel because I live in MN. Brain Catts has answered a few questions about gains last April but I want to know what you think. Here are my bullet points and I hope you all can answer these.
1) Are there fitment issues with the y's or do they bolt right on? Which ones gave you the problems and were they resolved?
2) Eliminating the pre-cats, even though there are bungs for the 02's, will my SES light be on all the time because of no pre-cats?
3) Those with Warpspeed aluminized y's - has your's rusted through, shown signs of rust, and how long have you had them?
Anything else you guys could add to help my purchase would be fantastic. Keep in mind I wanna keep the sound level down because I use my max for long monthly business trips so a y and rear cat. will be my only purchase.
Thanks everyone.
Ollie
2. your 2k1 is a cali spec and will only remove 1 precat. headers would remove both. cel will not come unless some fubars the o2 sensors during install.
3. no clue
what codes exactly are you getting that indicate the main cat is bad?
11-30-2006, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sloppymax
1. my cattman y pipe went on no problems on my old 2k1 AE. i had to remove black cross bar under car because of rubbing from the y pipe hanging lower. no side effects from removing bar. put two years of use on it then sold it after buying headers. im pretty sure the y pipe is still being used no issues 2 more years later.
2. your 2k1 is a cali spec and will only remove 1 precat. headers would remove both. cel will not come unless some fubars the o2 sensors during install.
3. no clue
what codes exactly are you getting that indicate the main cat is bad?
2. your 2k1 is a cali spec and will only remove 1 precat. headers would remove both. cel will not come unless some fubars the o2 sensors during install.
3. no clue
what codes exactly are you getting that indicate the main cat is bad?
Anyway - I'm pulling the infamous P0420 code....but....my cars acting up....so I decided to replace the front side pre-cat, all the O2's, new Y-pipe and a new MAF.....Hopefully that'll fix my problem and put a big smile on my face after the install.
11-30-2006, 01:50 PM
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If your cat is giving you problems you can always hollow it out when you are putting on your y-pipe. Another 2 bolts to remove it and a few minutes with a crow bar and hammer. I just put on a Warpspeed and I'm the 3rd owner that I know of. It's held up pretty well and just to make sure it continues to, I threw on some high temp header paint.
11-30-2006, 02:12 PM
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It's the front pre-cat that's bad just of the manifold. I got a high flow rear cat as well from Warpspeed - but that stupid front pre-cat and 02 sensor, tripping the light, and jerking the car around sucks azz. I'm replacing it all! - so far I'm up to $896.71 
12-11-2006, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Ollie
It's the front pre-cat that's bad just of the manifold. I got a high flow rear cat as well from Warpspeed - but that stupid front pre-cat and 02 sensor, tripping the light, and jerking the car around sucks azz. I'm replacing it all! - so far I'm up to $896.71
Cattman y-pipe on sale for $309
Cattman FastCat on sale for $219
O2 simulator for $28
Problems solved and power gained for a total of $556
Feeling you get from knowing you have the best exhaust performance and stainless steel quality available and still saved $340 - Priceless!
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