Another Y Pipe Cracked (2 Viewers)

[motormayhem]

What is the best method to fixing this? I've noticed the truck ticking more as I drive it and have traced it down to the y pipe in the V of the Y. I'm debating on if I take it off and weld it or if I go straight to a replacement. I'm assuming the original pipe is going to be pretty thin/weak to weld and will most likely just crack next to the weld in the not too distant future.

If I replace it I'm debating OEM or magna flow. From a comparison the magna flow Y joint looks like a bit better design with the brace and sheet metal stamping, but the OEM one made it plenty long so probably a toss up. Will the magna flow cat last a while or is OEM the way to go?

 

[Batameez]

The Magnaflow might be more rigid than OEM - possibly worse because the vibration will affect it more. Are all your exhaust bushings good? I would inspect engine and transmission mounts too.

 

[motormayhem]

What are peoples opinions on the Magnaflow cats and Y pipes? If I were to get OEM where is the best place to buy from. It doesn't look like PartsSouq has them and they are expensive!

 

[Kernal]

Try the Search function, top right, been discussed a lot in the past.

 

[ajax1]

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[TheBussman]

if you can clean the joint out well enough, bead blast cabinet is best but you might be able to get away with a dremel. A good weld on there won't leak for a very long time if you use stainless wire.

 

[motormayhem]

if you can clean the joint out well enough, bead blast cabinet is best but you might be able to get away with a dremel. A good weld on there won't leak for a very long time if you use stainless wire.

Yea I was debating on if I pull it and weld it. I’ve got a tig, but looked too tight to do it in place.

 

[TheBussman]

Yea I was debating on if I pull it and weld it. I’ve got a tig, but looked too tight to do it in place.

Yea I was debating on if I pull it and weld it. I’ve got a tig, but looked too tight to do it in place.

i usually prefer to tig but this is one spot that I always stick weld with a tiny rod.