Racingline Y Pipe now available again! : )
03-09-2010, 12:12 PM
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Racingline Y Pipe now available again! : )
Alright guys, who's going to give this a whirl?
It's a cheap mod for good power.
I'm just curious about how it'll change the exhaust note/drone.
http://racinglineperformance.com/sho...&idcategory=22
It's a cheap mod for good power.
I'm just curious about how it'll change the exhaust note/drone.
http://racinglineperformance.com/sho...&idcategory=22
03-09-2010, 12:39 PM
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Racingline has a threead on this forum title "Racingline updates". On their thread they have a video clip with the y-pipe installed on a 09' Maxima. It sound pretty hot. I ordered mine last week, now I'm patiently awaiting it's arrival.
03-09-2010, 12:43 PM
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03-11-2010, 02:00 PM
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Alright guys, who's going to give this a whirl?
It's a cheap mod for good power.
I'm just curious about how it'll change the exhaust note/drone.
http://racinglineperformance.com/sho...&idcategory=22
It's a cheap mod for good power.
I'm just curious about how it'll change the exhaust note/drone.
http://racinglineperformance.com/sho...&idcategory=22
03-12-2010, 03:50 AM
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I didn't get an email from them which I thought was weird... gotta check my spam folder. Mine shipped out wednesday night. Shipping type says "Expedited", which I assume means about a week since it's international. My gaskets will be here Tuesday or Wednesday so I hope the y-pipe comes around then!
03-12-2010, 12:10 PM
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Hopefully it does. I like the sound of the exhaust buy I do think that it could be louder and I believe the ypipe will do just that.
03-16-2010, 01:46 AM
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How are you gonna install this yourself? Doesn't it require cutting and welding the old pipes?
03-16-2010, 11:11 AM
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03-16-2010, 03:21 PM
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I found the website to purchase new gaskets before installing but I'm not sure which ones I need (all 3?) Here's the website http://www.courtesyparts.com/maxima-...8328_8329.html Did you guys purchase specific ones or all of them?
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03-16-2010, 05:08 PM
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Check you local Nissan dealers parts department. Three local dealers in my area had all three gaskets in stock and you don't save anything by ordering them (shipping). The list price for the gaskets are only about a buck and a half more total.
03-16-2010, 08:45 PM
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I think this could impact your 80,000 mile federal mandated emission systems warranty as your actually "removing" the 3rd catalytic convertor which would be considered a major component of the emissions system even though it's not connected to an oxygen sensor. If you have any emissions systems issues later on they might try to blame the "Y" pipe for it, most likely they won't but you never know.
03-16-2010, 08:46 PM
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I found the website to purchase new gaskets before installing but I'm not sure which ones I need (all 3?) Here's the website http://www.courtesyparts.com/maxima-...8328_8329.html Did you guys purchase specific ones or all of them?
03-17-2010, 03:50 AM
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Just so you all know, you are gonna need some RTV sealant too. I spoke with Racingline about the fact that the y-pipe has smooth flanges as opposed to the OEM flanges with extending "tabs" to hold and seat the gaskets. They said to just use RTV to hold the gaskets to the header/pre-cat side while you mate-up the y-pipe.
Another concern I have is that the rear-facing forward flange has a much bigger hole than the forward-facing one. The crush gasket does not fully seat against the flat part of the flange - it overhangs into the pipe. Not sure if this is on purpose or not, I'm waiting to hear back from Racingline. It looks like effort was made to expand the pipe and make the hole bigger so I'm sure there is no issue, but I wanted to give you all a heads-up to these two things so you don't scratch your head when you get it on your doorstep like I did.
Another concern I have is that the rear-facing forward flange has a much bigger hole than the forward-facing one. The crush gasket does not fully seat against the flat part of the flange - it overhangs into the pipe. Not sure if this is on purpose or not, I'm waiting to hear back from Racingline. It looks like effort was made to expand the pipe and make the hole bigger so I'm sure there is no issue, but I wanted to give you all a heads-up to these two things so you don't scratch your head when you get it on your doorstep like I did.
03-17-2010, 06:10 AM
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Just so you all know, you are gonna need some RTV sealant too. I spoke with Racingline about the fact that the y-pipe has smooth flanges as opposed to the OEM flanges with extending "tabs" to hold and seat the gaskets. They said to just use RTV to hold the gaskets to the header/pre-cat side while you mate-up the y-pipe.
Another concern I have is that the rear-facing forward flange has a much bigger hole than the forward-facing one. The crush gasket does not fully seat against the flat part of the flange - it overhangs into the pipe. Not sure if this is on purpose or not, I'm waiting to hear back from Racingline. It looks like effort was made to expand the pipe and make the hole bigger so I'm sure there is no issue, but I wanted to give you all a heads-up to these two things so you don't scratch your head when you get it on your doorstep like I did.
Another concern I have is that the rear-facing forward flange has a much bigger hole than the forward-facing one. The crush gasket does not fully seat against the flat part of the flange - it overhangs into the pipe. Not sure if this is on purpose or not, I'm waiting to hear back from Racingline. It looks like effort was made to expand the pipe and make the hole bigger so I'm sure there is no issue, but I wanted to give you all a heads-up to these two things so you don't scratch your head when you get it on your doorstep like I did.
03-17-2010, 06:37 AM
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03-18-2010, 05:37 PM
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Just finished installing the Y-pipe. It fits perfectly and bolts up very nicely. I gotta stress that it is imperative that you get new crush gaskets. The rear one you could probably reuse, but mine was all rusty so I am def. glad I got a new one. If you live anywhere that uses salt, be prepared for lots of rusty nuts and bolts. The front 6 weren't bad, and a little work with a giant breaker bar took care of them easily. I spent about 2 hours wrestling with the rear two nuts though. They are in a very tough space with not alot of room for finagling a breaker bar in there. If the car was on a lift it woulda been easy, but jacked up forget it. I made a makeshift medium sized breaker bar out of a 1/2" x 12" socket extension. Took alot of muscle, but they finally broke loose.
I don't think I have any leaks.... would it be blatantly obvious?
Can't say much about performance yet, I was so frustrated with how long it took me, I just took a spin around the parking lot to check for leaks. The sound at startup has this nasty deep growl. I need to have my gf rev it for me while I stand behind the car to get a feel for the sound. Tomorrow morning's highway cruise to work should be fun though.... Overall I am very happy with this product, Racingline delivered a very nice product in the long run.
I don't think I have any leaks.... would it be blatantly obvious?
Can't say much about performance yet, I was so frustrated with how long it took me, I just took a spin around the parking lot to check for leaks. The sound at startup has this nasty deep growl. I need to have my gf rev it for me while I stand behind the car to get a feel for the sound. Tomorrow morning's highway cruise to work should be fun though.... Overall I am very happy with this product, Racingline delivered a very nice product in the long run.
03-18-2010, 06:51 PM
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Just finished installing the Y-pipe. It fits perfectly and bolts up very nicely. I gotta stress that it is imperative that you get new crush gaskets. The rear one you could probably reuse, but mine was all rusty so I am def. glad I got a new one. If you live anywhere that uses salt, be prepared for lots of rusty nuts and bolts. The front 6 weren't bad, and a little work with a giant breaker bar took care of them easily. I spent about 2 hours wrestling with the rear two nuts though. They are in a very tough space with not alot of room for finagling a breaker bar in there. If the car was on a lift it woulda been easy, but jacked up forget it. I made a makeshift medium sized breaker bar out of a 1/2" x 12" socket extension. Took alot of muscle, but they finally broke loose.
I don't think I have any leaks.... would it be blatantly obvious?
Can't say much about performance yet, I was so frustrated with how long it took me, I just took a spin around the parking lot to check for leaks. The sound at startup has this nasty deep growl. I need to have my gf rev it for me while I stand behind the car to get a feel for the sound. Tomorrow morning's highway cruise to work should be fun though.... Overall I am very happy with this product, Racingline delivered a very nice product in the long run.
I don't think I have any leaks.... would it be blatantly obvious?
Can't say much about performance yet, I was so frustrated with how long it took me, I just took a spin around the parking lot to check for leaks. The sound at startup has this nasty deep growl. I need to have my gf rev it for me while I stand behind the car to get a feel for the sound. Tomorrow morning's highway cruise to work should be fun though.... Overall I am very happy with this product, Racingline delivered a very nice product in the long run.
03-18-2010, 10:22 PM
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Just finished installing the Y-pipe. It fits perfectly and bolts up very nicely. I gotta stress that it is imperative that you get new crush gaskets. The rear one you could probably reuse, but mine was all rusty so I am def. glad I got a new one. If you live anywhere that uses salt, be prepared for lots of rusty nuts and bolts. The front 6 weren't bad, and a little work with a giant breaker bar took care of them easily. I spent about 2 hours wrestling with the rear two nuts though. They are in a very tough space with not alot of room for finagling a breaker bar in there. If the car was on a lift it woulda been easy, but jacked up forget it. I made a makeshift medium sized breaker bar out of a 1/2" x 12" socket extension. Took alot of muscle, but they finally broke loose.
I don't think I have any leaks.... would it be blatantly obvious?
Can't say much about performance yet, I was so frustrated with how long it took me, I just took a spin around the parking lot to check for leaks. The sound at startup has this nasty deep growl. I need to have my gf rev it for me while I stand behind the car to get a feel for the sound. Tomorrow morning's highway cruise to work should be fun though.... Overall I am very happy with this product, Racingline delivered a very nice product in the long run.
I don't think I have any leaks.... would it be blatantly obvious?
Can't say much about performance yet, I was so frustrated with how long it took me, I just took a spin around the parking lot to check for leaks. The sound at startup has this nasty deep growl. I need to have my gf rev it for me while I stand behind the car to get a feel for the sound. Tomorrow morning's highway cruise to work should be fun though.... Overall I am very happy with this product, Racingline delivered a very nice product in the long run.
03-19-2010, 04:09 AM
#29
Startup - car has a nice little growl. Not as loud as my Z was, but def louder than stock.
Acceleration - the car DEFINITLY pulls very noticably harder. At 1/2-3/4 throttle (which is where I usually am for normal accel.) the car takes off with alot more punch. I was grinning from ear to ear.
Overall sound - hard to say really, It's difficult to gauge it from the cabin. This afternoon it should be nice out, so with the windows down I will be able to hear it (32degrees on the way into work this morning... sorry but those windows stay UP). But from what I've experienced so far I am very happy and it is def. louder... just cant give you an honest impression yet.
Highway cruise - Stock sound, very quiet
03-19-2010, 11:29 AM
#33
For me it arrived on the 3rd business day... And that was from BC, Canada to Connecticut. I think other people are looking at a week. It is pretty light, I would say yes, considerably lighter than stock. The OEM one is gross looking - not very pretty piping.
03-19-2010, 01:21 PM
#35
Nope, no need for the support bracket. You just take the whole thing off. The pipe is light enough that it would be way overkill to use the bracket... I don't think you could even reuse it if you wanted to - the upper half of the bracket is welded to the OEM Y-pipe.
03-19-2010, 03:02 PM
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Thanks Annino, I took your advice and invested in a breaker bar before my pipe arrived today. It took me about an hour and fifteen minutes on my back to do the install. The RTV came in handy to hold the crush gaskets also. Now it's time to clean up and take her for a spin!!
03-19-2010, 06:42 PM
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Thanks Annino, I took your advice and invested in a breaker bar before my pipe arrived today. It took me about an hour and fifteen minutes on my back to do the install. The RTV came in handy to hold the crush gaskets also. Now it's time to clean up and take her for a spin!!
03-19-2010, 11:11 PM
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The exhaust sounds good in the 1800-2500 rpm range. I was expecting more after seeing the Racingline clip. I'm not mad though. I'm in the passnget seat right now and my fiancé who never speeds is having a ball with the power and handling. I'll let you know more tomorrow.