B-pipe

sentra94xe · May 10th, 2002, 06:14 PM

I have my $tillen rear-section, but have been interested in making it a full catback system. Instead of having mandrel bent piping made, I was opting to fit up a stock OEM B13 SE-R B-pipe. Does anyone know if this will work? If so, have you done it AND do you recommend it? I feel this would help free up room for extra exhaust gases and upgrade the tiny stock piping. TIA,

XtremE · May 10th, 2002, 06:20 PM

yeah, i dont see why it wouldnt work
1.6 diameter is 1.5" ser is 1.75", why not just get custom made 2" b pipe with resonator?

sentra94xe · May 10th, 2002, 06:24 PM

I most certainly could go that route... but was just curious to see if the stock SE-R one fit because a few local AZ "Classic" guys are turbo, and not using their stock piping. I might be able to get one cheaper then have one made. But you bring up a good point with the stock 1.75" and making a 2" mandrel-bent pipe. Hmmm.... what to do, what to do.

Suggestions???

XtremE · May 10th, 2002, 11:49 PM

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Originally posted by sentra94xe
I most certainly could go that route... but was just curious to see if the stock SE-R one fit because a few local AZ "Classic" guys are turbo, and not using their stock piping. I might be able to get one cheaper then have one made. But you bring up a good point with the stock 1.75" and making a 2" mandrel-bent pipe. Hmmm.... what to do, what to do.

Suggestions???

if you are going to do somethin do it right the first time........

samo · May 11th, 2002, 12:22 AM

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Originally posted by XtremE
if you are going to do somethin do it right the first time........

Yep, learned this one the hard way. Get 2" all the way, you'll be happier with it.

Michael DeLoach · May 11th, 2002, 02:45 PM

The SE-R pipe is the exact length and shape as the 1.6l the only difference is the diameter. So, yes your idea will work.

sentra94xe · May 11th, 2002, 03:02 PM

Thanks guys for all your imput. It has been very helpful... I am in the process of finding a used B-pipe.

sentra94xe · May 12th, 2002, 04:25 PM

I found a local SE-R guy (who is turbo) that was about to throw out a b-pipe... so looks like I found my piece! Might be a couple weeks till I can pick it up in Phx, but I will keep everyone posted on how the install goes. This will also give me a chance to locate and fix my minor exhaust leak. Thanks again for all the help guys.

XtremE · May 12th, 2002, 04:45 PM

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Originally posted by sentra94xe
I found a local SE-R guy (who is turbo) that was about to throw out a b-pipe... so looks like I found my piece! Might be a couple weeks till I can pick it up in Phx, but I will keep everyone posted on how the install goes. This will also give me a chance to locate and fix my minor exhaust leak. Thanks again for all the help guys.

it iwll be a dirct bolt on
might wanan get new exhaust seals
and some good rust penatrant cause with a old car like that the bolts will be a bitch to take off

sentra94xe · May 12th, 2002, 04:56 PM

So true XtremE, that stuff will be a must. I plan to disassemble the entire exhaust (everything after the header) with some liquid wrench, use new gaskets, then bolt back up.

Black200SXSER · May 12th, 2002, 05:02 PM

But it is an Arizona car....

No rust...or salt...just sweat!

sentra94xe · May 12th, 2002, 05:22 PM

BWAA HAA HA! Yeah you are right, Brad... I forgot about that part. No rain = no rust! I will need some liquid wrench cause the bolts will be a big PITA. You wanna help me put the b-pipe on?

LOL

Black200SXSER · May 12th, 2002, 05:41 PM

Sure...I got some PB blaster penetrating spray..used it on my exhaust mani, and stock exhaust when I did the HS header and GReddy cat back...name a time..

sentra94xe · May 12th, 2002, 05:46 PM

Thanks for the help Brad, as always. U got mail.

sentra94xe · May 20th, 2002, 12:54 AM

Ok guys... I have the b-pipe from the B13 SE-R (2dr naturally). Everyone says the pipe will bolt directly up, but I am wondering if the fact that my XE is a 4dr will make a differece? Any ideas? I have not measured the lengths of the 2 pipes, but am wondering if anyone on here knows off-hand the answer. Something tells me they are not gonna meet up (my stock piping to the SE-R b-pipe) due to the additional 2 doors on my XE, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Any information would be awesome. TIA...