SS DP fit stock midpipe?
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SS DP fit stock midpipe?
I tried searching for this exact quote of what the subject name is... I didn't get anywhere, I found a few but none that I was looking for . I KNOW there's an article about this somewhere lol. I know people have 3" DPs on their stock midpipes... But the guy that I bought my SS DP from (he says he thinks its pettits), says that I will need a 3" Midpipe to accomodate with the DP. Is this true? The DP was not cut and repositioned in anyway sooooo.... IM STUCK! Can this dp fit my stock midpipe or will I need a 3" midpipe? Thx for the 2 cents guys..
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If the downpipe was designed properly it will fit with your stock "midpipe" (actually it is a cat). Some of the cheap downpipes from Ebay have been known to have fitment issues with the stock cat. I have an m2 downpipe and it fits great.
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Yep, that's the consensus.
The cheaper downpipes won't fit with the stock cat, but will fit with the midpipe they sell with. I had one from RX7Store that was sold alone and didn't fit my stock cat - but they made a quick return and sent a Pettit one instead (which fits pretty well). The problem with that one is the flange was bent and the holes weren't spaced right. So get a good quality one (used from here) and you'll be fine.
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The cheaper downpipes won't fit with the stock cat, but will fit with the midpipe they sell with. I had one from RX7Store that was sold alone and didn't fit my stock cat - but they made a quick return and sent a Pettit one instead (which fits pretty well). The problem with that one is the flange was bent and the holes weren't spaced right. So get a good quality one (used from here) and you'll be fine.
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Ok... I probably will then... but another question now! How do I know what will fit this DP? AND!!!... Will this midpipe I buy go on the stock catback exhaust? Im planning on running a cutout and really do not want to buy a 3" catback .
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I have the ebay DP and MP and other than the bolts at the turbos being a tight fit everything worked great with the stock main cat. I just fitted the MP tonight and it came together nicely... havent had a chance to hear it yet, weather isnt permitting me to bleed the clutch so I can start the car.
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You won't know till you get it
If you take it to a decent Rotary place or other qualified exhaust place to install it they can enlarge the holes so that it fits the stock cat. I had to do that with my downpipe (brand unknown).
As for midpipe, you don't want to install one unless you have a boost controller as you'll wind up running too much boost and blow your motor. Do some research on that.
If you take it to a decent Rotary place or other qualified exhaust place to install it they can enlarge the holes so that it fits the stock cat. I had to do that with my downpipe (brand unknown).
As for midpipe, you don't want to install one unless you have a boost controller as you'll wind up running too much boost and blow your motor. Do some research on that.
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Yep, that's the consensus.
The cheaper downpipes won't fit with the stock cat, but will fit with the midpipe they sell with. I had one from RX7Store that was sold alone and didn't fit my stock cat - but they made a quick return and sent a Pettit one instead (which fits pretty well). The problem with that one is the flange was bent and the holes weren't spaced right. So get a good quality one (used from here) and you'll be fine.
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The cheaper downpipes won't fit with the stock cat, but will fit with the midpipe they sell with. I had one from RX7Store that was sold alone and didn't fit my stock cat - but they made a quick return and sent a Pettit one instead (which fits pretty well). The problem with that one is the flange was bent and the holes weren't spaced right. So get a good quality one (used from here) and you'll be fine.
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Kris, I wanted to do what you did but heard bad with fitment issues SO CHEAP TOO!. It hurts me to know that everything worked out for you and I could be where you are instead of where I am now lol.
Alberto, I can drill the holes out my self if thats what's needed, I'll need a gasket right? As for running a boost controller, I have considered that since I will be running an open cutout from the mid pipe. I have a PFC and will get tuned once all this stuff gets installed. I'm still deciding on whether to run a MBC or not.
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Alberto, I can drill the holes out my self if thats what's needed, I'll need a gasket right? As for running a boost controller, I have considered that since I will be running an open cutout from the mid pipe. I have a PFC and will get tuned once all this stuff gets installed. I'm still deciding on whether to run a MBC or not.
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oh yeah, let me add that mine was second hand also, so i dont' think it would have been for sale if it had had issues to begin with. i wasn't downing ya or doubting ya, i just was adding my $.02 that i had to have it "fixed" too.
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Originally Posted by jeremyb
Kris, I wanted to do what you did but heard bad with fitment issues SO CHEAP TOO!. It hurts me to know that everything worked out for you and I could be where you are instead of where I am now lol.
Alberto, I can drill the holes out my self if thats what's needed, I'll need a gasket right? As for running a boost controller, I have considered that since I will be running an open cutout from the mid pipe. I have a PFC and will get tuned once all this stuff gets installed. I'm still deciding on whether to run a MBC or not.
Jeremy
Alberto, I can drill the holes out my self if thats what's needed, I'll need a gasket right? As for running a boost controller, I have considered that since I will be running an open cutout from the mid pipe. I have a PFC and will get tuned once all this stuff gets installed. I'm still deciding on whether to run a MBC or not.
Jeremy
It did take some modification at the turbos only because of the pipe's shape.. it is good and bad. It was good because unlike the HKS DP there is no kinking, it is all mandrel bends. The bad was that I had to gride down the bolt head's 'built-in washers' and trim one of the studs down in size to make installation/removal less of a hassle.
However when it came to the stock cat it matted up perfectly using the stock bolts.
~Kris
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Originally Posted by JaNusSolSumnus
Yea, I know what you mean, I was just willing to take the chance for the price.
It did take some modification at the turbos only because of the pipe's shape.. it is good and bad. It was good because unlike the HKS DP there is no kinking, it is all mandrel bends. The bad was that I had to gride down the bolt head's 'built-in washers' and trim one of the studs down in size to make installation/removal less of a hassle.
However when it came to the stock cat it matted up perfectly using the stock bolts.
~Kris
It did take some modification at the turbos only because of the pipe's shape.. it is good and bad. It was good because unlike the HKS DP there is no kinking, it is all mandrel bends. The bad was that I had to gride down the bolt head's 'built-in washers' and trim one of the studs down in size to make installation/removal less of a hassle.
However when it came to the stock cat it matted up perfectly using the stock bolts.
~Kris
Dave, the DP with the bent flange... was this Rx7store's?
Jeremy
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