BrownBoy

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Hey guys,

I have a lead on a genuine FEED FD downpipe and was just wondering what it might be worth. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Pic for reference:

Sgtblue

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It's worth what you want to pay for it. Is your car RHD? Personally it wouldn't be worth anything to me.

Bryan Jacobs

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I've seen these sell for between 200-350 depending on condition

BrownBoy

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Thanks for your input, Bryan.

If anyone else has any experience, please feel free to chime in.

Montego

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like Sgtblue asked: Is your car right hand drive?

Edit nevermind I see that it is...


The reason we asked is because if it wasn't RHD, you would be hurting performance with that DP but you are so nevermind .

BrownBoy

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Would you mind explaining exactly how the driver's position effects the performance of the downpipe?

Mahjik

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Since the steering column is on the right, there is less room for the piping which requires the diameter to be squished near the top. This isn't a limitation with the steering column on the left. However, I doubt it's all that noticeable.

Montego

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well that easy... which down pipe do you think has better flow:





The name of the game is freeflow. Whether it is a noticeable difference or not depends on how much pressure is being run. The higher the pressure, the more it is going to make a difference. If that wasn't the case we wouldn't upgrade our exhausts systems from a 2.5" to a 3", or in some cases to 4"

Sgtblue

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Regardless, that seems like that's a lot for the name. Seems like HKS, another quality RHD model and also SS, typically sells used for ~50% less. You can buy a new HKS for about the same money --> http://www.banzai-racing.com/store/9...P_exhaust.html And it'll be really hard to see that FEED tag once installed.

Besides, IMO the downstream mounting flange is important...something I don't see on the FEED one.

BrownBoy

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Gotcha, I figured it was something along those lines. Thanks Mahjik!

Yup, I'm going to be on the selling end of this transaction. I'm not the type to spend top dollar on authentic JDM parts. Thank you for your input!

Jobro

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I'm pretty sure the HKS front pipe is made from aluminized steel. The GReddy one is made from mild steel. That is why they are cheap. Quality and Japanese brand = expensive.

I agree about the mounting flange, I personally use a front pipe with the gearbox mount bracket built into it.

Sgtblue

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^Re-checking wording you might be right about it not being all stainless. But since corrosion and cosmetics aren't big issues in a dp to me, SS is the least of the qualities I'd look for. Thick flat/true flanges, a track record w/rotaries (which HKS has IMO) and that mounting bracket are more important. Though neither of them would be my choice for a LHD.

Jobro

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Good parts for RHD, not the best choice for LHD. No argument about HKS, I have more of their bits bolted to my car than most FD3S owners