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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: stewardc on June 21, 2006, 03:00:05 pm

Title: Downpipe arrived & installed
Post by: stewardc on June 21, 2006, 03:00:05 pm

Thanks for the downpipe, Dave. I like the flange for exhaust system connection. Great work....installation tomorrow. :D  :D  :D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stewardc/Misc/100_3275.jpg)

Title: Downpipe arrived & installed
Post by: jtanguay on June 21, 2006, 04:09:53 pm

that is one beautiful downpipe :)

Title: Downpipe arrived & installed
Post by: Rat407 on June 22, 2006, 03:46:28 am

That is one sweet down pipe.  

One question, how is it going to be braced to the engine?  Wouldn't all that movement of the engine even with the flex pipe put a good bit of stress on the turbo flange?  

I braced mine to the factory bracket on the exhaust manifold. I just used a 2.5" muffler clamp and modified the bracket to work with the clamp.  

One other item of interest. Since I'm still a newby, how long does the flex pipes last? Is it a concern for replacement? If so then maybe it should be attatched to the downpipe via a flange for easy replacement???  So far my flex is in great shape but I only have 15k miles on it.

One thing is for sure, adding a 2.5 inch downpipe will wake up the 1.6L :D

Title: Downpipe arrived & installed
Post by: stewardc on June 23, 2006, 04:19:45 am

Installed it yesterday and was amazed at the difference in performace with little or no change in sound. I used a 2.25" pipe with a Magnaflow muffler and stainless tip. I may have to move the fuel filter as it is very close now.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stewardc/Misc/100_3316.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stewardc/Misc/Exhaust.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stewardc/Misc/100_3320.jpg)

Title: Downpipe arrived & installed
Post by: mk1vdub on June 24, 2006, 07:21:05 am

that does look very nice, I could really do with one of them :roll:

would you be able to take some more pics of it fitted, like down around the gear linkage  :D

Title: Downpipe arrived & installed
Post by: mk1vdub on June 24, 2006, 07:25:14 am

oh and by the way has anyone from the UK bought one?

how much did it work out with shipping, customs charges, etc?

ta

Title: Downpipe arrived & installed
Post by: hillfolk'r on June 24, 2006, 11:24:30 pm

when i make my "custom downpipes" i weld an extra tab on the dp,so i can use the orig block+tranny brace like the old dual dp has on it,my first one i did without the braces,it lasted less than a year before it cracked,but since ive been usin the braces,i havent had a prob......

Title: Downpipe arrived & installed
Post by: Rat407 on June 25, 2006, 09:17:08 am

Stewardc,  Where can I find a cam cover like that?  I have been looking for one but not having much luck.
Thanks

Title: Downpipe arrived & installed
Post by: stewardc on June 25, 2006, 10:09:18 am

It's an aluminum G60 Corrado cover that I had powdercoated. They are available from the dealer for megabucks, but I found one on the Vortex forum.