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JaxWhiteKnight · 11-10-2004, 08:15 AM

I purchased a Y-Pipe similar to that and encountered the same problems, with it blowing off at high boost. The biggest problem was the cheap single layer hose and cheap clamps that were included (which you can never get very tight). I purchased some high quality reinforced hose and some T-bolt clamps. That seems to have solved the problem.

Paul H. · 11-18-2004, 01:03 AM

I have been using one for a while now. The T bolt clamps do the trick, I have never had mine blow off even under heavy boost. They are a lot better than the ones built by DNperformance. He manufactured many with holes and as bad of welds if not worse than these and his were 4x as heavy. I think for the $50 these are great, just spend another $3 for a good T-hose clamp instead of the $.95 ones.

clumzy · 11-18-2004, 08:26 AM

Hey Paul, would you mind posting a pic of your ypipe and larger clamps? I'm having a bit of trouble visualizing it ... thx!

Paul H. · 11-18-2004, 11:03 AM

Sure, I will get one in a bit

A/V dude · 11-18-2004, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Bomz Racing

That should be a dead giveaway. "Diz ypipes are da bom boiii"

Paul H. · 11-18-2004, 01:18 PM

OK here are a few pictures. Please excuse the dirt, I drive mine every day. 192K

Paul H. · 11-18-2004, 01:19 PM

2 more

smokinvr-4 · 11-18-2004, 02:28 PM

Yeah, fuck them worthless stainless worm gear clamps, I only use them on small hoses. T-bolts are the only way to go IMO.

I agree, the ends to need to be flared

clumzy · 11-25-2004, 03:35 PM

Thanks for the pics Paul ... question ... how do you flair the ends?

Paul H. · 11-25-2004, 08:42 PM

Most any muffler shop should be able to do it or someone with a tool for rolling steel/aluminum. I wouldnt worry about it though unless you are running 17lbs or more boost. I run 15lbs (when it's boosting right

) and have not had it blow off yet with T clamps.

11-10-2004, 08:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
JaxWhiteKnight New User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Ebay Y-pipe (Bomz Racing) I purchased a Y-Pipe similar to that and encountered the same problems, with it blowing off at high boost. The biggest problem was the cheap single layer hose and cheap clamps that were included (which you can never get very tight). I purchased some high quality reinforced hose and some T-bolt clamps. That seems to have solved the problem.

11-18-2004, 01:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Paul H. Lovbyts Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Maple Valley WA Drives: 91 Stealth RT TT Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Ebay Y-pipe (Bomz Racing) I have been using one for a while now. The T bolt clamps do the trick, I have never had mine blow off even under heavy boost. They are a lot better than the ones built by DNperformance. He manufactured many with holes and as bad of welds if not worse than these and his were 4x as heavy. I think for the $50 these are great, just spend another $3 for a good T-hose clamp instead of the $.95 ones. __________________ Intake: WisCo 8.5-1 pistons with enlarged valve clearance, DR-13G turbos, RPS Stage 3 clutch,FIDENZA LIGHTENED FLYWHEEL, Chrome Y-Pipe, K&N Filter Charger, HKS SSBOV, TurboXs boost controller, Krankvents Ignition: MSD 8.5mm spark plug wires, NGK Iridium BKR7EIX-11 (1 heat ranges cooler than stock) gapped at .032 Electronics: Palm with Pocketlogger software S-AFC Fuel: PTE 550cc injectors, Denso/Supra 310lph fuel pump, Fuel pump Hotwire kit, relay bypass, Summit Fuel Pressure Regulator, Filter, EK2MFG braided dual feed fuel line kit Exhaust: EK2MFG EGR Blockoff Plates, DN downpipe, Main cat eliminator flex section, Gutted Pre Cats, Custom Cat back, mufflers and tips Other: Front & Rear Strut bars, Stillen Cross Drilled Rotors, Custom built, Rear adjustable Camber arms, Pillar mounted Boost gauge, EK2MFG Bling Bling.

11-18-2004, 08:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
clumzy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Canada Drives: 1993 VR4 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Ebay Y-pipe (Bomz Racing) Hey Paul, would you mind posting a pic of your ypipe and larger clamps? I'm having a bit of trouble visualizing it ... thx! __________________ Jerry Track Vids - Jun08 GoPro1 Jun08 GoPro2 - Oct07 1 Oct07 2 - July07 Gas Mileage - 00 Honda Civic Si - 93 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4

11-18-2004, 11:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Paul H. Lovbyts Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Maple Valley WA Drives: 91 Stealth RT TT Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Ebay Y-pipe (Bomz Racing) Sure, I will get one in a bit

11-18-2004, 02:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
smokinvr-4 Banned from Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Arizona Drives: Smokinvr4@hotmail Trader Rating: (100)	Re: Ebay Y-pipe (Bomz Racing) Yeah, fuck them worthless stainless worm gear clamps, I only use them on small hoses. T-bolts are the only way to go IMO. I agree, the ends to need to be flared

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11-25-2004, 03:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
clumzy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Canada Drives: 1993 VR4 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Ebay Y-pipe (Bomz Racing) Thanks for the pics Paul ... question ... how do you flair the ends?

11-25-2004, 08:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
Paul H. Lovbyts Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Maple Valley WA Drives: 91 Stealth RT TT Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Ebay Y-pipe (Bomz Racing) Most any muffler shop should be able to do it or someone with a tool for rolling steel/aluminum. I wouldnt worry about it though unless you are running 17lbs or more boost. I run 15lbs (when it's boosting right ) and have not had it blow off yet with T clamps.