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Old 07-26-06, 03:04 AM
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modified y-pipe

i wanted to replace the stock plastic crossover pipe that kept poping out when boosting but did not want to buy the efini y-pipe so i modified mine and took it to a friend to get it tig welded just finished putting things back togheter and wanted to post pics and see what you guys think.





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Old 07-26-06, 04:29 AM
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very JDM, and very very good, that plastic POS is ugly as F**k!
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I challenge you to do an elbow
Old 07-26-06, 05:01 AM
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my greddy elbow should be delivered this week but i did buy enough aluminum to try and make one and yeah the stock crossover pipe is a POS.
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Looks sharp, good work
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Sweet! That's pretty damn good.
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Beautiful work. Lucky you to have a friend who does good aluminum welding for you. If you had to pay real labor and material costs for that (like I would), you'd probably opt for the efini y-pipe.
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That looks awsome!
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Looks good, but will the strut tower brace clear it?

I challenge you to remove the AST!
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thanks

cewrx7r1- i dont have a strut bar but i think i might fit the highest point of the pipe is 1/4" higher than the vacum chamber next to it
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Looks good Hugo.
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Thats a very clean engine bay, looking sharp..Wonder if you seen any power gain
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Originally Posted by spekdah
very JDM



It does look good. Will you make me one?
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Looks sharp, good work
Get any thing done on yours yet
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RX7SIGN - if there is any power gains its just a little because i didnt feel any differance.

Rated R1 - thanks, i could make you one

RAGE - when are you going back to fusion still want to see your new lights
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if you want to for real pm me a price... i have paypal.
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