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350Z HR Y-pipe installed on a 2003 G35

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Old 05-14-2009, 02:57 PM
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same muffler, unless its a nismo muffler. 350z midpipe is shorter.
 
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Old 05-14-2009, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by irishsig
Well, still looking for a HR y-pipe and I've found a number of people selling the whole 350Z HR exhaust setup but...
I am curious if anyone knows if the muffler on the 07-08 HR 350Zs is the same as the one that is on the 06-07 (revup) 6mt G coupes?
I don't expect any performance increase but maybe a beefier exhaust note could be attained.
I would have to say no. The term HR refers to the HR motor featured on the 07+ 350z and 07+ G35 sedan and 08+ G35 coupes.

Their exhausts went through some mild changes. As a result, the new HR Y pipe was born.

The 06-07 G 6MT coupe (revup) still had the 35VQDE motor= the older DE Y pipe was used.

Make sure you inspect the part you get before you plunk down the cash. By now you should know what part to look for.

Have the seller show you the exact pic of the exact part you're buying before you pony up the cash
 
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Old 05-14-2009, 04:49 PM
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good advice, there are so many hr ypipes out there so be sure to choose which works for you.
i suggest 07-08 350z hr ypipe. since i also have it.
 
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Old 05-17-2009, 02:33 AM
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Got my Y-pipe today. I was goin to install it today but one of the nuts was rounded off. Didn't have a socket that would grip. So I'll have to wait and get it to a muffler shop.

 
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Old 05-17-2009, 09:41 AM
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G35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
That's definitely a Z y-pipe. Longer flex tubes give it away. You'll enjoy the difference, but it's subtle. I made my growl a little more pronounced and throttle response is better.

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Old 05-18-2009, 11:17 PM
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So After some serious elbow grease, I got the OEM Y-Pipe off and installed the HR Y-Pipe.

I was skeptical at first, but you guys were right. Throttle response was noticeable instantly. My car is still stock. Driving on the freeway feels a lot better and responsive. Improved response when accelerating in 6th gear at freeway speeds (65-75 mph).

As for power increases, not noticeable.
 
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Old 05-19-2009, 07:05 AM
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awesome dude... it all about the tweak to the sound, and more so to responsiveness of your car... not so much a power gain, but making the most of what you already have!!

been running mine since last September, along with the 06 Air Box, Z-tube, drop-in filter, MD spacer and 06 mid-pipe.. what a sweet state of bolt-on mods to bring out the potential of these VQ35DE engines... w/o getting all SERIOUS about massaging the engine! (FI)

congrats and enjoy!
 
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Anyone happen to know the torque specs for y pipe bolts??
 
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34-44 ft lbs from the cat to the two tips of the Y pipe
38-47 ft lbs from Y pipe to the mid pipe
info from the service manual
 
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Old 06-12-2009, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by adamhoud
Anyone happen to know the torque specs for y pipe bolts??
This is directly from the Infiniti Factory Service Guide...

Revision: 2004 November 2004 G35 Sedan
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Tightening Torque


Exhaust system connections:

Between three way catalyst and exhaust front tube: 39 ft-lb
Between exhaust front tube and center muffler: 30 ft-lb
Between center muffler and main muffler: 30 ft-lb
Exhaust mounting bracket: 21 ft-lb
Center muffler mounting bracket: 10 ft-lb
Main muffler mounting bracket: 10 ft-lb
Finisher: 51 in-lb (muffler tips)
 
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Bringing this back from the dead with another good review for the HR Y-pipe. I just had it installed this weekend. The first thing I noticed was a slightly deeper tone from the exhaust. Secondly, I was made well aware of the usefulness of the rubber dampers. The old y-pipe used to vibrate a hell of a lot, especially starting from a stop, no more. And lastly, as many have stated before, there is definitely a noticeable increase in throttle response. Overall, very happy with this money-friendly mod.
 
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Old 06-30-2009, 09:23 AM
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I just picked a HR Y-Pipe locally last night and am going to install it tonight. I am pretty excited to hear the difference myself.
 
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Old 06-30-2009, 10:09 AM
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More satisfied customers It's still one of my favorite mods. I'm just in love with the sound of my 03 with the HR Y and 05/06 middy. Deep, mellow, sporty. No ricey sounds and docile at speed.
 
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Old 06-30-2009, 10:12 AM
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Yeah baby!!! lovin' the sound of this OEM "Franken G" exhaust setup!!
 
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It seems like most of the satisfied users of the HR Y-pipe are sedan drivers... has anyone installed one on a coupe with the revup engine (2007?). There is no reason that it 'shouldn't' be the same on the revup coupes right?
 


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