I know this question has probably been asked many times, but I tried searching the forums for an answer and it gave me about 20 pages of results! So my question is what is a good, yet cheap downpipe that I should invest in for my FD?

 

www.rx7store.net
www.rx7.com
www.rx7fashion.com
www.pettitracing.com
www.m2performance.com
www.srmotorsports.com
www.rxecret7.com

 

...or if you're looking for used:

www.ebaymotors.com
www.thepartstrader.com
"parts for sale" section of the forum

 

atr.com

 

me SS 3" mandrel bent and polished.

 

Oh yeah. I forgot you do them. Definately take a look at silvr94r2's stuff. Very nice looking.

 

how much? it bolts up to factory manifold & cat right?

 

Or.... You can make one yourself, Im gonna make two of them this weekend. I can post some pics if anyone would be interrested in how to make one of your own.

 

I would be interested

 

www.vrsexhaust.com $200

Here is what the RX-7 downpipe looks like, 3" stainless steel mandrel bent, clean welds, O2 sensor hole and it fits.. I test fitted it last night. You do have to remove the studs and use bolts instead though to attach it.

Matt
93 SSM

 

So this is just as good as the name brand ones right?

 

Absolutely, the only areas to be picky about really on a downpipe are the welds, bends, and fitment in my opinion. Plus he will get it out to you within a few days, who knows how long you will have to wait for an M2/Bonez or the like.

Matt
93 SSM

 

Email Huy Tran [htranh@yahoo.com]. I bought a Sweet SS 3" downpipe from him that fit perfectly for $225 shipped. I love the new dp!!!

 

I could buy a name brand one for 199, im trying to find a cheaper resort b/c personally i think its a rip off for a piece of pipe with some welds on it.

 

The cheapest way to do it then is to make it yourself or find a shop that is willing to take your cat off and do it.. most won't touch it. $200 is not much when you consider that it is not only stainless steel but you also need to weld in a threaded bung for the O2 sensor, fab a mounting flange, get the bends just right etc. Your best bet may be picking up a used one from someone on the forum.

Matt
93 SSM

 

how much do you make them for (silvr94r2) ?? just out of curiousity?

 

remember, mikestl15, like with most things, you're not paying for what you're getting, you're paying for what's been gottin' done. granted it's just a piece of metal with flanges and welds, but it's made correctly to fit correctly. i don't think some pipe pumper at "joe's muffler house and fur seatcover emporeum" is going to be able to create a downpipe of the mass produced's quality such as the pettit, m2, atr, and apparently these vsrexhaust people. which happens to be around the corner from pettit...hmmmmmmm?

 

I found a brand new Pettit SS for 250 shipped on this forum. It' kinda luck of the draw. Search under "downpipe". Funny enough I contacted a very old post (about a month prior) and he still had the pipe so make some inquiries even if you think it's sold.

I also coated mine with Techline Ceramic paint to keep the heat down. Same stuff as Jet Hot, but a lot more dealers/installers; found one 10 miles from my house.

Good luck.

 

if i were you, i would go with the pettit.

1FAST7

 

Which downpipe fits no problem without removing the studs?

Tim

 

My pipe will fit very good and it looks incredible! It's fully polished 3" SS w/mandrel bends and gaskets included. What is the best fitting DP on the market? I can assure you mine will match the fit and exceed the finish. I'll check on shipping but I should be able to give you a competitive price with the ones that have been talked about. I also have midpipes of the same fit and finish. Do these other places offer the gaskets with the DP's and MP's? I thought they charged extra for those.....they're included with mine.

thanks
Elliott

Sorry I haven't gotten back but the email notification doesn't work for me anymore. I'll try and check in more often

 

So far its looking like pettit may be... The usual price for these is about 199-225$ most include the gaskets.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1820547568

there is one going on ebay for pretty cheap. Nice finish too..

PS my email notification doesnt work either whats up with that?

 

Ad says "guaranteed 30HP increase!".

 

Is that true or is it BS?