sooo. i know their have been threads already concerning this but none of them addressed what i...

sooo. i know their have been threads already concerning this but none of them addressed what i wanted to know so here it goes.


my car is obd1 so from headers it joins togethor for a stretch for the o2 sensor.
im thinking if i cut it here, and weld in a Y pipe i'd only need one cutout.


image hijacked from another thread to show where i mean.

youll see the o2 sensor is after the piece i'd wana cut so i was thinking plug that hole and within the y pipe id be using just b4 it Y's tap a hole and put it there.

ideas?
opinions?

things you should know.

i dont have the money to spend on a nice exhaust,
and i really like the idea of being able to cruise around quietly and then open it up when im in the country and hearing the raw engine sound (alot of people complain about the buzzyness or w/e, that doesnt bother me i like me some raw sound)

from what i can gather for me:

pros:
can drive home quietly and not wake up people.
can drive home loudly and wake up people :evil2
ability to have on demand loud engine
cons:
space constraints
cost (around 100-200 depending how its done)
possible problems with having opening that close to headers.
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year: 2008
Model: 335i Coupe
Transmission: Auto
Mile: 14xxx
Exterior Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic
Interior Color: Black

*No Navi
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19" Wheel - Forgestar F14 Matte Black Color

Carfax report is available

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