What's Best? HKS or generic...
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What's Best? HKS or generic...
I want to buy a Down Pipe...
HKS $250.00
No name stainless steel $179.00
Money is no object. Which is better? Which Flows, Lasts, Fits, Holds heat, Creates more Horse power better!
Thanks!
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HKS $250.00
No name stainless steel $179.00
Money is no object. Which is better? Which Flows, Lasts, Fits, Holds heat, Creates more Horse power better!
Thanks!
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The HKS Mild Steel DP is made to fit RHD cars like those found in Japan. It has a tight bend in the neck just after the turbo manifold to accomodate for the RHD steering column. I would by a DP that does not have this bend.
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A warning about the Megan Racing downpipe found on ebay: the fitment issues aren't quite worth the $100 savings to most people. Time is money, and I'd rather have not spent an extra 2-4 hours under my car with a dremel, trying to make the holes line up, only to have an exhaust leak caused by the downpipe-to-cat flange being at the wrong angle. It's off by at least two or three degrees, enough to make a ~3/16" gap at the top even when tightened down snug.
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try this place
www.city-speed.com
downpipe and midpipe for 125 shipped.
ohh and they fit without issues.I know.
www.city-speed.com
downpipe and midpipe for 125 shipped.
ohh and they fit without issues.I know.
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Originally Posted by JONSKI
The HKS Mild Steel DP is made to fit RHD cars like those found in Japan. It has a tight bend in the neck just after the turbo manifold to accomodate for the RHD steering column. I would by a DP that does not have this bend.
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I like the Pettit one the most. Perfect fit and stainless. The HKS isn't a good one to buy if you want the best flow, however if you want to buy a name...
I say Pettit or M2.
I say Pettit or M2.
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I've got the Bonez dp from rx7.com and I can't see it sliding on any more easily than that. No fitment issues. I stuck with the mild steel pipe. Stainless is nice but the regular one is still going to outlive the car.
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I have a Pettit for sale on the 3rd gen parts forum (pics) for 200$ They are 300$ new. Here's the thread https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=355238
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Originally Posted by Black97VR4
Some people have had some headaches with the knockoffs...
Yes indeed. I got a In house brand from a well known and reputable shop and it didn't bolt up to the cat properly. Sent it back and got it exchanged for a HKS. Bolted up perfectly.
Stick with the tried and trued for this situation. That's just my opinion.
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I got my downpipe from SR Motorsports. No fitment problems although I did have to replaces the manifold studs with the supplied bolts. Since my studs came off easily it was no problem for me but I hear it can suck if you happend to have problems removing the stock studs.