i have an eclipse gst the model came stock turbo.... i have an apexi n1 catbak exhaust on there short ram and hks bov should i get a downpipe yes or no? if so does it matter what brand or ebay the way to go ?? haha others have said ebay but i want to get it from someone here!
#6955, "RE: downpipe......YES or NO" In response to Reply # 0 Nov-13-06 11:48 AM by edxmon
im confused...
Originally posted by turbo8u his girl kept looking out and down my car like uh ok we're in this 100 whatever thousand dollar car and that little whatever it is just raped us.... turbo screamed past the window like a vortex of ownage :-P robbing his engine of all the air around, and thats how i like it
Originally posted by ez I came across a huge sack of walnuts in my grandmas garage - I better make use of them.
but generally best bet on a stock turbo is to get all your maintainence done first (T-belt, seals, etc.) and make sure the thing at least runs like it did when it left the factory. Then decide on what turbo you're going to run, no use buying/making a downpipe that you'll only use for a few months or so. Good luck
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#6957, "RE: downpipe......YES or NO" In response to Reply # 2 Nov-15-06 01:48 PM by eclipzGST
Do it now and get it over with, it won't hurt... Doesn't really matter what brand as long as it bolts up to whatever cat/tp you plan on running now and in the future adn if you live where the weather sucks, I suggest SS.
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#6958, "RE: downpipe......YES or NO" In response to Reply # 3
if you go with the apexi n1 downpipe, it'll delete your cat, and make a straight through exhaust system. plus it's a very nice unit, what i run on my car.
95 Eclipse RS - Sold and In Montana Now Project 95 GSX - In Full swing.
#6961, "RE: downpipe......YES or NO" In response to Reply # 6
you'll see okay gains from the downpipe and exhaust, but you'll notice a huge difference if you switch over to hard intercooler piping. by far the best bang for the buck in my book.
95 Eclipse RS - Sold and In Montana Now Project 95 GSX - In Full swing.
#6962, "RE: downpipe......YES or NO" In response to Reply # 7
YES Get a down pipe but don't get an Ebay special. Pony up the bux and get a quality DP like an Apexi or Greddy. If you get the Apexi N1 DP it eliminates the CAT so save your stock DP and CAT to throw on there for inspection. Porting the O2 housing is also a good idea even though the stock t25 turbo is very small it can still help spool time and is a good idea especially if you are planning on upgrading your turbo down the line.
Check out www.extremepsi.com they have a ton of parts at great prices for your car.
-Kevin
________________________________________ 95 Eclipse RS - Rolled 96 Eclipse GS - Traded 95 Eclipse GSX- Sold 01 Blazer LS 4.3/5spd dropped and clean DD 88 Camaro RS 361 CID with a 6spd and a bar 10 second street car on motor.
#6963, "RE: downpipe......YES or NO" In response to Reply # 6
Originally posted by eclipzGST
Originally posted by 1fastpos Most aftermarket downpipes delete your cat. Yes buy the downpipe. Port the o2 housing and exhaust manifold too.
Actually, not many do at all... Don't go porting anything yet. You're still on the stock turbo. It'll be awhile before you NEED porting.
Tony if that statement was true then he certainly doesnt need a 3" exhaust or a downpipe for a t25. But since he wants to get maximum exhaust flow he should port the o2 housing and stock manifold.
#6964, "RE: downpipe......YES or NO" In response to Reply # 9
Originally posted by 1fastpos
Originally posted by eclipzGST
Originally posted by 1fastpos Most aftermarket downpipes delete your cat. Yes buy the downpipe. Port the o2 housing and exhaust manifold too.
Actually, not many do at all... Don't go porting anything yet. You're still on the stock turbo. It'll be awhile before you NEED porting.
Tony if that statement was true then he certainly doesnt need a 3" exhaust or a downpipe for a t25. But since he wants to get maximum exhaust flow he should port the o2 housing and stock manifold.
I agree. Free'er flowin exhaust certainly won't hurt you, he just probably won't see big gains, if any. Also check out Megan Racing. They seem to make very good products for cheap money. I myself have a Road Race Engineering stainless steel down pipe that has worked out very well for me. It is also 2.5" up to the just after the flex, where it grows to 3".
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