Mid and Y-Pipe development

[wsmith30132]

Let me just state that i have had both x02 and perrin mid and y. I miss my coated x02. I never had rust(upstate ny winters) and the fitment was actually BETTER then the perrin. Also since it was a solid mid and y it didn't have the extra noise that comes out of the flex on my perrin.

 

This was what i was worried about but i havnt noticed any extra noise coming from the flex section yet.

[atc5]

and are working on a cap for the other hole

 

Oh, so you're going to make and offer a new bumper now?

 

Good luck with that.

[scoobydoobie]

Oh, so you're going to make and offer a new bumper now?

 

Good luck with that.

 

A CAP for the exhaust cutout, not a bumper dude

[korpsepatrol]

This was what i was worried about but i havnt noticed any extra noise coming from the flex section yet.

 

I also failed to mention that flex sections are vulnerable to damage, for example my perrin mid and y has a hole the size a little smaller than a pea(i will try to take a picture next time its on a lift), which was caused by something maybe a rock / speed bump. I believe that is adding to the noise.

[atc5]

A CAP for the exhaust cutout, not a bumper dude

 

Again, good luck with that as it will look ridiculous.

 

If these guys cannot make a dual exit exhaust, it is likely due to a lack of fabrication skills to make a proper Y-pipe, or they are just lazy.

 

That said, enjoy the lefty lopez look.

[praedet]

We've looked at the X02 products and they are fairly well designed and you should have good luck with it since it is coated

 

Can you let us know why you added the flex, where there fitment issues?

The fitment wasn't spot on w/ a solid downpipe, so the flex allowed for a little movement...

 

Honestly, if you offer a nice resonated Y-pipe set-up coated from day-one, able to mate w/ a flat flange, I would buy it just to help support a new LGT vendor

[underpowerd]

Again, good luck with that as it will look ridiculous.

 

If these guys cannot make a dual exit exhaust, it is likely due to a lack of fabrication skills to make a proper Y-pipe, or they are just lazy.

 

That said, enjoy the lefty lopez look.

 

some of us don't cream over purely cosmetic redundancy...or regard the appearance of muffler(s) as the focal gateway to heaven. we just want much better sound, a weight shave, and equal/better flow as any current dual -- i will enjoy that, senor juan cantumani

[praedet]

I like reduced sound, with more flow...

 

The ONLY way that can happen is with dual pipes...

 

A single 3" is more restrictive than dual 2.5"s

[RPA Performance]

We are not coming out with a new bumper, just a cap to cover the other hole for people that decide to go single exit.

 

Oh, so you're going to make and offer a new bumper now?

 

Good luck with that.

[RPA Performance]

I apologize if we were unclear earlier but we are fabricating both types of exhausts (single exit and mid and y). I was just mentioning information for the single exit earlier.

 

Again, good luck with that as it will look ridiculous.

 

If these guys cannot make a dual exit exhaust, it is likely due to a lack of fabrication skills to make a proper Y-pipe, or they are just lazy.

 

That said, enjoy the lefty lopez look.

[RPA Performance]

Thanks for following up with those findings. The first of the sets will be 3in midpipe with Flat flange and resonator with standard Y-pipe that will bolt up to stock mufflers. We haven't considered coating yet and will look into that. If you know of some good vendors that you have worked with before, we will be glad to consider them as well

 

The fitment wasn't spot on w/ a solid downpipe, so the flex allowed for a little movement...

 

Honestly, if you offer a nice resonated Y-pipe set-up coated from day-one, able to mate w/ a flat flange, I would buy it just to help support a new LGT vendor

[integroid]

When are these going to be available? What size is the pipe after the y?

[CasopoliS]

When are these going to be available? What size is the pipe after the y?

 

my guess is 2.5". I wouldn't recommend anything else, really. Maybe a little smaller is fine. The exhaust is much cooler at that point.

[praedet]

I have been very happy with Jeremy at Crucial Racing, who is also a vendor here...

Thanks for following up with those findings. The first of the sets will be 3in midpipe with Flat flange and resonator with standard Y-pipe that will bolt up to stock mufflers. We haven't considered coating yet and will look into that. If you know of some good vendors that you have worked with before, we will be glad to consider them as well

[integroid]

Techline coatings is what Grimmspeed and I believe what Crucial uses. I don't see the point in doing it? What benefit would you get from ceramic coating your cat back exhaust? Maybe make it a little more corrosion resistant?

[PhillyWilly]

yeah no point in coating. if doing it to prevent corrosion id rather do it myself for much cheaper.

[SnowBound BP5]

Thanks for following up with those findings. The first of the sets will be 3in midpipe with Flat flange and resonator with standard Y-pipe that will bolt up to stock mufflers. We haven't considered coating yet and will look into that. If you know of some good vendors that you have worked with before, we will be glad to consider them as well

 

Pardon the ignorance but can you please tell me how the larger Y pipe (2.5"?) would bolt right onto our factory cans which have smaller piping?

[praedet]

Same size bolt spacing, it just means you have an immediate neck-down...

 

Cobb, AVO, Perrin, and X02 all do the same thing w/ a 2.5" mating to the stockers...

[SnowBound BP5]

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

[Beanboy]

Will be waiting for the announcement that these are released!

[hockydog11]

Subscribed. Nice to see a tuner local to me as well!

[RPA Performance]

hey guys, sorry we haven't been more visible in the last few days, been real busy working on these, more updates to come soon

[SnowBound BP5]

Looking forward to hearing more.

[quest]

very close to getting a custom one built locally because I dont feel like waiting. Anyone know a ballpark on cost for these and when the donut flange version will get released?

[GEE-OTTO]

very close to getting a custom one built locally because I dont feel like waiting. Anyone know a ballpark on cost for these and when the donut flange version will get released?

 

Well depending on the exhaust shop you will find it hard to buy a mid and y pipe for cheaper than getting one fabbed up. I spent $120 TOTAL on a custon mid and 2.5 inch y pipe piece and i sat and watched the guy make it in 42 min exactly!