350Z Y Pipe Replacement/Upgrade

Finally replaced that worn out Y Pipe on my 350Z.
Decided to upgrade and went with the SPELAB pipe. Lost 4 LBS in the process. Hopefully picked up a little HP now that the Z can breathe a little better. Sounds better as well.
Even though my Z never sees rain or snow, it has been driven 150,000+ miles and it shows on the underside. Had to cut the old pipe off and use some welding skills to get everything back together.
More videos to come of the Z and our other fun cars around the house.
While I had the Z up on the QuickJack I also decided to replace that banged up engine tray.
You can watch that video here: • 350Z Engine Tray Skid ...
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Enjoy.

[@rotneyallen7883]

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[@lorettacaputo6997]

I am trying to figure out how the front pipe flange was welded. Did the welds only happen in the mounting holes or around the entire flanges?

[@gottafixit]

Welding was primarily through the mounting holes on this one. Essentially he just built new bolts via welding.

[@lorettacaputo6997]

@@gottafixit Thanks for clarifying. I would like to drill out the old bolts, but there isn't enough space to attack the culprit on one side. I know there is a flange fix device that holds the two pieces together and I was considering that. I have had exhaust leaks at the junction because the flanges are not mating well. A gasket is supposed to be between both flanges. This is a project for another day when the weather is better.

[@gottafixit]

@@lorettacaputo6997 Yes. We used the gasket between the flange and welded it all together. Those adapters can work wonders sometimes as well. Good luck!