3" downpipe q's
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3" downpipe q's
So of those of you who are running these do you have any clearance issues? If so how did/do you overcome it? My downpipe (3" in a 90 chassis with a 1.8L using ms mounts) is very tight and when the engine torques over the downpipe presses against the steering linkage which induces vibration into the dashboard which is uber unpleasant. The theories for a remedy for this situation I have come up with are:
1.beat the downpipe into submission with a bfh
2.get some oval mandrel bent pipe (naturally it would start as 3" id round and transition into an oval and back to round while executing the necessary bend) and weld it in place where I am having the rubbing issues
3.deal with it
So if you guys did my second idea where did you source said pipe? I have a source but would like to know yours as well
1.beat the downpipe into submission with a bfh
2.get some oval mandrel bent pipe (naturally it would start as 3" id round and transition into an oval and back to round while executing the necessary bend) and weld it in place where I am having the rubbing issues
3.deal with it
So if you guys did my second idea where did you source said pipe? I have a source but would like to know yours as well
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Pics of said downpipe and maybe you could try this if you've got a few $$ to spend 3" V-Band Downpipe - Low Profile 90 Degree w/Flex : atpturbo.com
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That is dead sexy, I dare not show mine! It is quite crude. So beating with a hammer: 2, funky bends: 1, oval piping: -1. Also while I was looking at my setup I noticed there is a little room to the left. Would it be possible to cut the pipe off of the flange and weld it back on about 1 inch closer to the block? I am going to be redoing my wastegate piping so I am not too worried about that.
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