Downpipe for T25 and HKS manifold on a 1.8 NB.
03-06-2007, 07:01 PM
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Downpipe for T25 and HKS manifold on a 1.8 NB.
Finally I have collected all the bits for my turbo kit....except for the downpipe.
I have a HKS cast manifold (like the greddy one) and a sr20det T25.
I tought I should be able to weld a downpipe myself, but the problem is that I haven't really the skill to do a good job and not much time to dedicate to learn to weld... but I want my turbo miata asap, cause my project started in october and now I really want to see this car done.
What do you think I can do?
There is someone that has already built one for this setup and sells a downpipe or can build one for me?
Begi doesn't......and selling the hks manifold to someone is very hard here because no one has a turbo miata in italy (mine will be the first) and shipping abroad from italy cost an eye and a leg.
Buying the manifold+downpipe combo from begi seems the only thing to do...
Any other options?
Thanks...
I have a HKS cast manifold (like the greddy one) and a sr20det T25.
I tought I should be able to weld a downpipe myself, but the problem is that I haven't really the skill to do a good job and not much time to dedicate to learn to weld... but I want my turbo miata asap, cause my project started in october and now I really want to see this car done.
What do you think I can do?
There is someone that has already built one for this setup and sells a downpipe or can build one for me?
Begi doesn't......and selling the hks manifold to someone is very hard here because no one has a turbo miata in italy (mine will be the first) and shipping abroad from italy cost an eye and a leg.
Buying the manifold+downpipe combo from begi seems the only thing to do...
Any other options?
Thanks...
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03-06-2007, 07:08 PM
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http://www.ilmotorsport.de/shop/arti...a3d949fb9f803d
Its a hks downpipe (only bigger)but only for the 1.6, but will be close to what you want (and in europe)
Its a hks downpipe (only bigger)but only for the 1.6, but will be close to what you want (and in europe)
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03-06-2007, 07:29 PM
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Thanks, doesn't look so bad...
The exhaust flange is different (sr20det T25 has a 5 bolt style flange) but I should be able to modify just that... I don't know if the placement is ok, anyway...
The exhaust flange is different (sr20det T25 has a 5 bolt style flange) but I should be able to modify just that... I don't know if the placement is ok, anyway...
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03-06-2007, 09:10 PM
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03-11-2007, 06:43 PM
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You know what I can do for you. I'm also running the HKS manifold with a T25(share pics of your setup) and I'm going to be taking my car to a shop here to build me a custom exhaust.. I can have one made for you too.. the only problem I see is that my car is an NA not a NB.
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03-14-2007, 03:31 PM
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Would it be easy to adapt the begi greddy downpipe for it..
Maybe if you ask begi there is a possibility to have some mods on that downpipe.
I use the same combo (91 car,94block,99head)
The placement is very simular as the greddy... Ask them not to weld a flang on it and sent you a t25/28 flange.
Also ,as the placing of the turbo is a bit more to the front of the car, ask them to lenghten up the pipes on the flange side...
Maybe if you ask begi there is a possibility to have some mods on that downpipe.
I use the same combo (91 car,94block,99head)
The placement is very simular as the greddy... Ask them not to weld a flang on it and sent you a t25/28 flange.
Also ,as the placing of the turbo is a bit more to the front of the car, ask them to lenghten up the pipes on the flange side...
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03-14-2007, 06:27 PM
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Depending on your fabrication skills you could make the downpipe, but only tack it, then take it to a pro to finish the welding. That would be cheep and it would still be your downpipe.
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03-14-2007, 09:07 PM
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Greddymx5, CJernigan I asked Begi about a downpipe for the hks manifold. Stephanie said that they don't build one for that manifold that suit my needs.
Ok, then I asked them if they could build one for me, I proposed to ship my hks manifold. No reply.
Then asked again if they can sell to me one of their downpipe so that I can modify it. No reply.
Then asked again if they can sell to me a manifold and downpipe combo and ship it to italy. No reply.
Now, tell me...what do I have to think about that??
Are they so busy that they even have time to say: "Sorry, we don't want to ship it to Italy" (why??) or "We won't do that for you" ??
I think it's the wrong way to make a new customer. Very disappointed.
Ok, then I asked them if they could build one for me, I proposed to ship my hks manifold. No reply.
Then asked again if they can sell to me one of their downpipe so that I can modify it. No reply.
Then asked again if they can sell to me a manifold and downpipe combo and ship it to italy. No reply.
Now, tell me...what do I have to think about that??
Are they so busy that they even have time to say: "Sorry, we don't want to ship it to Italy" (why??) or "We won't do that for you" ??
I think it's the wrong way to make a new customer. Very disappointed.
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03-19-2007, 12:50 PM
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Greddymx5, CJernigan I asked Begi about a downpipe for the hks manifold. Stephanie said that they don't build one for that manifold that suit my needs.
Ok, then I asked them if they could build one for me, I proposed to ship my hks manifold. No reply.
Then asked again if they can sell to me one of their downpipe so that I can modify it. No reply.
Then asked again if they can sell to me a manifold and downpipe combo and ship it to italy. No reply.
Now, tell me...what do I have to think about that??
Are they so busy that they even have time to say: "Sorry, we don't want to ship it to Italy" (why??) or "We won't do that for you" ??
I think it's the wrong way to make a new customer. Very disappointed.
Ok, then I asked them if they could build one for me, I proposed to ship my hks manifold. No reply.
Then asked again if they can sell to me one of their downpipe so that I can modify it. No reply.
Then asked again if they can sell to me a manifold and downpipe combo and ship it to italy. No reply.
Now, tell me...what do I have to think about that??
Are they so busy that they even have time to say: "Sorry, we don't want to ship it to Italy" (why??) or "We won't do that for you" ??
I think it's the wrong way to make a new customer. Very disappointed.
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03-19-2007, 02:58 PM
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Even if the customs and shipping are expensive, the result is that the downpipe + shipping + customs etc cost a LOT less then having it fabbed here.
In Italy (thanks to the euro and the hight cost of the labour) exhaust shops that can do a downpipe are so expensive that It will cost around 500 euro (more that 700$) not considering that I must live the car in the shop, and let them do the job.
Consider that mine will be the first turbo miata in Italy, and turbo-ing a Na car is almost unknown here.
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03-19-2007, 03:07 PM
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I stil think the begi greddy dp will be your best bet... Same turbo location,combined with a 1.6 (high flow) cat.
Take it to a welder and let him add the extra space...
Take it to a welder and let him add the extra space...
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