Greddy Downpipe
02-02-2012, 03:11 PM
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Greddy Downpipe
I know its a pos, but i dont have the spare cash to upgrade atm, im putting it back together after trying to replace gaskets from massive exhaust leaks. i went to the parts store and picked up the gasket for connection to the mid pipe. but the holes are off by 1/8 to 1/4 inch. does it take some special gasket. i tried 2 from different brands and stores.
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02-02-2012, 03:32 PM
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That mounts up with the stock exhaust, so it should be the stock exhaust gasket. You can bolt it up without for the time being. Might be a pain to have to tear into it later though, that's understandable.
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02-03-2012, 10:14 AM
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This isn't facebook, tell us something we can work with. What didn't line up? wrong bolt pattern? Wrong size? What else did you try?
Take some pictures of the flange, does it look like this picture?
Take some pictures of the flange, does it look like this picture?
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03-11-2012, 05:40 AM
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Almost looks it would fit if you flipped it. When I had a Greddy kit I think the stock piece fit. maybe you could take a picture of it lined up with the exhaust...so we are able to see how it doesn't fit. Also, could it be something weird like the parts counter is giving a gasket for a different year (94+) Miata?
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03-11-2012, 10:42 AM
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Almost looks it would fit if you flipped it. When I had a Greddy kit I think the stock piece fit. maybe you could take a picture of it lined up with the exhaust...so we are able to see how it doesn't fit. Also, could it be something weird like the parts counter is giving a gasket for a different year (94+) Miata?
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03-11-2012, 10:56 AM
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Yes, those are visibly different.
Why not re-use the original. That's what I did. (Or maybe it came with the Greddy kit, can't remember). Metal exhaust gaskets are usually OK for several uses and can be cleaned up with sand paper or emory cloth.
Anyway, looks like Finish Line has the right one:
http://parts.arlingtonmazda.com/prod...52d450%29.html
The key to having a leak free exhaust is to not tighten any of the bolts until ALL bolts are in finger tight. Give it a shake to let things take their natural set and then tighten.
Also, people complain about tightening that particular connection. It's not too hard. Two of the bolts are easily reached through the front left wheel well. The inner bolt is easily reached from below with the mother of all extensions.
Why not re-use the original. That's what I did. (Or maybe it came with the Greddy kit, can't remember). Metal exhaust gaskets are usually OK for several uses and can be cleaned up with sand paper or emory cloth.
Anyway, looks like Finish Line has the right one:
http://parts.arlingtonmazda.com/prod...52d450%29.html
The key to having a leak free exhaust is to not tighten any of the bolts until ALL bolts are in finger tight. Give it a shake to let things take their natural set and then tighten.
Also, people complain about tightening that particular connection. It's not too hard. Two of the bolts are easily reached through the front left wheel well. The inner bolt is easily reached from below with the mother of all extensions.
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