custom front + dump pipe, where to go?

[Cake]

basically just simply asking where YOU have got yours done, what style it is (separate wastegate) or single, stainless or mild steel, and what size... and the big q, how much?

Is it best just to get 3"? I've got a 3" hiflow cat, but the catback is 3.74". Since the cat is restricted to 3" anyway, theres really no point in going bigger than 3" for the front section is there?

I'm not really interested in whether u recommend this or what shop for exhaust work, i just wanted to know where you got your front+dump pipe done, if u were happy with it and what u paid?

cheers

Chris.

[slayer]

Hi Boo5t, I will be getting a twin dump (seperated wastegate) made up this week or Monday and fitted locally, I will let you know how I go.

[NO_RSPECT]

got one done at quick fit mufflers in morley

$270 fitted on the car

single style no twn pipe action but for $270 SMEH!

[JH32]

Chris there's also those ones that BATMBL was advertising for around $260. They looked pretty darn sweet

I think DISCR33T got one ....

[MrMayhem]

works sell em $250,,,,,,

[AeroGrace]

>> MrMayhem

$250 for the down pipe?

or just for the dump? or just front?

[MrMayhem]

dump only sorry I miss read

somewhere like any of teh quick fits can do a front pipe

[zanda]

Got a dump welded to my existing Mild Steel 3" front pipe by a professional shop welderer who has his own 13.2 sec gts25t (stock turbs) and who also does some work with coolers and drag cars.

DN include seperate wastegate pipe, though the area around the wastegate is significantly expanded from the flange to a point about 6" down the pipe to improve flow.

Cost me $140, most of which was for the flange. some tidy up work was required (grinder - thank's cam's uncle) to tidy up the flange.

[ImPrOvIsE]

I too am interested in anyone elses experience with exhaust systems. ie what they have, where they got it done, price etc

[GTS-t VSPEC]

I have a dump pipe with separate wastegate pipe, i don't think the benefit of the seperate wastegate pipe is significant, you just need smooth exhaust flow:D Mine was done at Genies in Myaree.

[slayer]

GTST-Vpec,

how do you find the underbonnet temps with it? Or did you get that thermal wrapped or HPC coated? The guys at Genie are doing mine on Tuesday.

Its a pain they need to car to make it, as I would love to get mine built up then sent off for thermal coating before fitment.

Might look at taking it off later... just dont want to have issues with elevated intake temps or underbonnet heat issues, plus the thermal coating DOES improve performance (quicker spoolup).

[GTS-t VSPEC]

I haven't worried about the temp yet with the stock turbo. When the bigger urbo goes on then I'll heat wrap the exhaust manifold and dump:D

[macka]

paully your wastegate pipe is in the shape of my toilet s bend!

Perhaps u could redo it when its on the hoist next

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Can't be assed, it won't be there when the new turbo is on anyway:D

[adam 32]

youve been talkin about this 'new turbo' for a while now paul, when we gunah see it?

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Looks like I have to do my pistons first, seeing as I've wrecked my oil control rings:(

[adam 32]

have you?

how?

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Most likely. That's why I have blowby at high rpm. I'll do a compression test on Saturday to check.

[adam 32]

how much compression should that lose?

ie what sort of psi is rebuild? 120?

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Yeah, 120 would be a big indication, but if it's oil control rings you won't necessarily loose compression, so I'll see what happens.