Tyler Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I am having some delayed success with installing the FI "y" pipe from Walker...It seems like the O2 sensor bung portion is bent too aggressively. I have an 85 and have exhaust manifolds from an 88. I ordered the "y" pipe for an 88 from Rock auto. Have any of you found difficulty in accomplishing this? I had to cut off 4" from the end in order to clear the crossmember/trans mount. I know it looks rough, but I didn't bend this whatsoever. I am about to file a return/replacement with Rock Auto depending on feedback from you guys. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 That's a pretty ugly bend! Sure to restrict the flow the way it is pinched and rippled. But I haven't been around the 300 nor its exhaust so can't say what other brands look like. And, I'll caution that while I buy a lot of things from Rock Auto, their claims and returns rules aren't all that friendly. Just a heads-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 That's a pretty ugly bend! Sure to restrict the flow the way it is pinched and rippled. But I haven't been around the 300 nor its exhaust so can't say what other brands look like.And, I'll caution that while I buy a lot of things from Rock Auto, their claims and returns rules aren't all that friendly. Just a heads-up.Thank you for the input. I'll keep my fingers crossed. On Wed, Dec 23, 2020, 10:56 AM Gary Lewis [via Bullnose Enthusiasts Forum] <redacted_email_address> wrote: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Others will have input, but we are in a very SLOW time on the forum right now with Christmas around the corner. Lots of guys with the 300 six, but many of them are busy with family at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Others will have input, but we are in a very SLOW time on the forum right now with Christmas around the corner. Lots of guys with the 300 six, but many of them are busy with family at the moment.I completely understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac79 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Annoyingly I don't have any pics of the Y-pipe outside the truck or capturing that bend next to the bung. I bought mine from Advanced Auto and I did not have to cut anything. I suspect yours got bent in transit or packing. Best picture I have. I have since wrapped that part of the pipe, so a picture now won't tell us much either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Annoyingly I don't have any pics of the Y-pipe outside the truck or capturing that bend next to the bung. I bought mine from Advanced Auto and I did not have to cut anything. I suspect yours got bent in transit or packing. Best picture I have. I have since wrapped that part of the pipe, so a picture now won't tell us much either. http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n83426/IMG_3447.jpg Thanks for the feedback. What brand and for what year model did you purchase through Advance? VERY NICE frame-off setup, BTW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac79 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Annoyingly I don't have any pics of the Y-pipe outside the truck or capturing that bend next to the bung. I bought mine from Advanced Auto and I did not have to cut anything. I suspect yours got bent in transit or packing. Best picture I have. I have since wrapped that part of the pipe, so a picture now won't tell us much either. http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/file/n83426/IMG_3447.jpg Thanks for the feedback. What brand and for what year model did you purchase through Advance? VERY NICE frame-off setup, BTW... The part is Walker #45166. It appears it's no longer available... Bummer. It was $62 delivered to my door. It you're already thinking about getting one made custom, go that route. I might eventually do the same. The short arm of the 'Y' is poorly welded at an extreme angle, which causes a definite restriction. The reviews said as much, but for the money I'm not complaining. Is the one from Rockauto similar? I imagine it's the same part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 The part is Walker #45166. It appears it's no longer available... Bummer. It was $62 delivered to my door.It you're already thinking about getting one made custom, go that route. I might eventually do the same. The short arm of the 'Y' is poorly welded at an extreme angle, which causes a definite restriction. The reviews said as much, but for the money I'm not complaining. Is the one from Rockauto similar? I imagine it's the same part.Yes. Mine is the same but comes with the cat. They no longer just sell the y pipe. I still think mine is bent incorrectly but instead of buying another I'm just going to get a tow from a buddy when I'm ready to fire it up and have the whole exhaust built at a local shop. Then I can just drive it home. Ideally. Ideally... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Yes. Mine is the same but comes with the cat. They no longer just sell the y pipe. I still think mine is bent incorrectly but instead of buying another I'm just going to get a tow from a buddy when I'm ready to fire it up and have the whole exhaust built at a local shop. Then I can just drive it home. Ideally. Ideally... I am not using the cat and yes that is the only way I could get the pipe w/cat. I also don't remember needing to cut it to clear the cross member. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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