Intake and Exhaust The ultimate forum to ask, discuss, and answer tech related questions regarding MyG37 intake and exhaust.

Hfc & y pipe

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-30-2017, 08:47 PM
  #1  
bassy
Registered Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
bassy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 190
Received 25 Likes on 23 Posts
Hfc & y pipe

I currently have the Tanabe axle back and Tanabe mid pipe on my awd coupe. I need to replace the cat converter and y pipe. I am debating on the Berk HFC and Megan Racing Y pipe. The Berk HFCs seem to have positive reviews. I couldn't find many reviews on Megan Racing Y pipe, however. How is MR as a brand in terms of quality? Because my car is an awd, I have so few choices for Y pipes. What other companies make Y pipes for awd coupes that I should check out? Thanks for any suggestions.
Old 10-02-2017, 10:12 PM
  #2  
Dzionassi
Registered Member
 
Dzionassi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 363
Received 46 Likes on 37 Posts
Berk hfc+aftermarket y pipe= rasp!!!!
Old 10-02-2017, 10:42 PM
  #3  
blnewt
Movin On!
iTrader: (13)
 
blnewt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 24,877
Received 4,941 Likes on 4,174 Posts
If you get HFCs I'd strongly consider resonated veraions to avoid what Dzionassi is describing, and mismatched piping at the HFC to Y-pipe connections are also rasp inducers.
Old 10-03-2017, 06:14 PM
  #4  
kroy
Registered Member
 
kroy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 547
Received 33 Likes on 32 Posts
Megan is built in Asia. I heard some say Megan is built in Taiwan so a little better quality than China made. But I've also heard a lot of people say Megan is also cheaply built.

FI RHFC does minimize most the rasp/hiss. I can only hear that hiss when standing outside of the car.
Old 10-03-2017, 11:04 PM
  #5  
Dzionassi
Registered Member
 
Dzionassi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 363
Received 46 Likes on 37 Posts
I have zero rasp, but i had to add 3 resonators and smaller flex...

Old 10-04-2017, 11:51 AM
  #6  
bassy
Registered Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
bassy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 190
Received 25 Likes on 23 Posts
Dzionassi: what kind of setup do you have there? I recognize the Tanabe midpipe because I have the same one. But it looks like you did some custom fabrication on it. Your Y pipe looks beefy also. Your setup may even fit my car. Do you have any video or sound clip of your exhaust?

Brad: I didn't realize that the Berk HFCs are not resonated. I already bought them and they're being shipped now. I only found out about the Fast Intentions RHFC recently (after when I'd already ordered the Berk).

Kroy: A coworker of mine has Berk HFC and Ark setup and I didn't hear any rasp. Some people say there's rasp, but he disagreed. I just came across Meisterschaft Y pipe after doing some more research, but that thing is expensive (compared to the cheapo Megan Racing one). I'm sure the quality of the Meisterschaft one is way better. I'm not sure if it will fit my car or reduce/eliminate the potential raspiness. I guess I'll find out how the MR one works out first and go from there.
Old 10-04-2017, 12:55 PM
  #7  
Dzionassi
Registered Member
 
Dzionassi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 363
Received 46 Likes on 37 Posts
[QUOTE=bassy;4161274]Dzionassi: what kind of setup do you have there? I recognize the Tanabe midpipe because I have the same one. But it looks like you did some custom fabrication on it. Your Y pipe looks beefy also. Your setup may even fit my car. Do you have any video or sound clip of your exhaust?

Yes, this is Tanabe midpipe with Agency Power Y pipe ( wanted to match my berks 2.5 hfc). I removed center flange and welded in Vibrant 1142 3" Ultra Quiet Resonator + two more Vibrant 1792 Bottle Style Resonators in place of flex and installed much smaller flex....
I will try to get you sound clip later. i am running stock axle back right now, because tanabes gives me to much drone.
I guess will be working Helmholtz resonators
Old 10-04-2017, 01:43 PM
  #8  
kroy
Registered Member
 
kroy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 547
Received 33 Likes on 32 Posts
Dzionassi, how much does all this custom work cost? Just seems like you've done a lot.
Old 10-04-2017, 01:57 PM
  #9  
Dzionassi
Registered Member
 
Dzionassi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 363
Received 46 Likes on 37 Posts
Originally Posted by kroy
Dzionassi, how much does all this custom work cost? Just seems like you've done a lot.
resonators $160+(2x$25 for flex) and whatever welder charges...$200-$300
The following users liked this post:
kroy (10-13-2017)
Old 10-10-2017, 09:15 AM
  #10  
Eyeshield25
Registered User
 
Eyeshield25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: NoVA
Posts: 244
Received 32 Likes on 25 Posts
I was thinking of doing Z1 hfc and XYZ motordyne Y-pipe with resonator
Old 10-10-2017, 10:09 AM
  #11  
blnewt
Movin On!
iTrader: (13)
 
blnewt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 24,877
Received 4,941 Likes on 4,174 Posts
That would be a nice way to go ^^^
Old 10-10-2017, 04:24 PM
  #12  
Dzionassi
Registered Member
 
Dzionassi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 363
Received 46 Likes on 37 Posts
XYZ motordyne is for manual only. Isn't it?
Old 10-10-2017, 10:16 PM
  #13  
Ricio1991
Registered Member
 
Ricio1991's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Tempe,AZ
Posts: 1,301
Received 113 Likes on 102 Posts
Originally Posted by Dzionassi
XYZ motordyne is for manual only. Isn't it?
No I have a 7 speed auto it doesn’t matter what transmission you have
Old 10-10-2017, 10:24 PM
  #14  
KAHBOOM
Super Moderator of Pwnage
iTrader: (4)
 
KAHBOOM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: NC
Posts: 2,693
Received 195 Likes on 139 Posts
Originally Posted by Eyeshield25
I was thinking of doing Z1 hfc and XYZ motordyne Y-pipe with resonator
I second that thought. Motordyne XYZ is nice. I have FI RHFC and Motordyne XYZ with straight pipe... no rasp.
I also have the XYZ with resonator that I had on in combination with a Sport Muffler. Both provided a nice sound.
Old 10-10-2017, 10:32 PM
  #15  
Dzionassi
Registered Member
 
Dzionassi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 363
Received 46 Likes on 37 Posts
Originally Posted by Ricio1991
No I have a 7 speed auto it doesn’t matter what transmission you have
Is it AWD?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:30 PM.