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Old Apr 14, 2021 | 11:05 PM
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Best Y-Pipe for 88 TPI Manifolds?

I'm looking for single cat y-pipe options to be used with the factory L98 TPI Manifolds on an 88 GTA.
Currently I've found:
Walker 40439, looks to be the most "factory" and cheapest.
Magnaflow 16450, seems to be a better design, double the price of the Walker.
(Are there any other options?)

This is for a 100% street car, so max HP isn't required - Mostly looking for what will work best fitment-wise, I do have the metal spacer that the TPI cars had for the passenger side manifold, but that may not be required with either? I'm not sure.
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Old Apr 15, 2021 | 07:33 AM
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Re: Best Y-Pipe for 88 TPI Manifolds?

Magnaflow.. 100% Yes you will need the spacer.
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Old Apr 15, 2021 | 01:16 PM
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Re: Best Y-Pipe for 88 TPI Manifolds?

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Magnaflow.. 100% Yes you will need the spacer.
Thanks, I'll have to look around and see who has the best price.
If you know of any deals, let me know
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Re: Best Y-Pipe for 88 TPI Manifolds?

I have the magnaflow, it’s a nice quality piece and definitely better than factory.
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Old Apr 16, 2021 | 11:31 AM
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Re: Best Y-Pipe for 88 TPI Manifolds?

Originally Posted by Reddragon88gta
I have the magnaflow, it’s a nice quality piece and definitely better than factory.
Good to hear, I ordered the Magnaflow Y-Pipe yesterday!
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