Cheap Dump Pipe On Ebay-- Any Good?

[datsfreak]

Hi, has anyone tried the cheap stainless dump pipes on ebay? see:

ebay ad

Seems to be missing the o2 sensor plug hole in the photo but maybe its just the angle.

Any thoughts?

[tom9999]

Thats a front pipe???

[jakez88]

02 sensor plug hole is in the dump. not the front pipe. dunno if i would trust it because of fitting issues but in saying that i don't know anyone that has got one. i've heard the jjr dump and front pipe doesn't match up properly.

[Moodles2]

Dump pipe and front pipe are 2 different things, that's a frontpipe. The dump pipe sits between the turbo and the frontpipe, the frontpipe sits in between the dump pipe and the catalytic converter (or straight pipe if your rebelling against the EPA)

[datsfreak]

OH i didn't think. I thought it was just one single pipe from the turbo to the cat.

So there would be alot more gain it getting a matching dump and front pipe from the turbo back?

Is there much gain, in using a dump pipe with a seperate wastegate pipe that rejoins latter in the pipe or is it better to have a bigger single pipe thats shaped to help the wastegate/turbine outlet?

Dump pipe and front pipe are 2 different things, that's a frontpipe. The dump pipe sits between the turbo and the frontpipe, the frontpipe sits in between the dump pipe and the catalytic converter (or straight pipe if your rebelling against the EPA)

[tom9999]

i used a jjr dump/front pipe with split waste gate pipe for my r33gts-t was easy to fit and worked well.

[W0rp3D]

Another thing to note is that the one in the ad is only 2.5" at the top.

I have the same as you have now, one piece from turbo to cat with a seperate wastegate pipe, the seperate wastegate pipe is a good thing, with an internal gate the release from the wastegate cause's turbulance and slows the flow, having it join further along the pipe limits the amount of turbulance you get.

[2LV8ETR]

I wouldn't.

My main reason is due to the pinch restriction at the flange where it joins to the dump pipe.

Damn stupid idea, they should have kept it 3" all the way to the flange.

Here is a better example of a decent cheapie: Check me out

[W0rp3D]

I wouldn't.

My main reason is due to the pinch restriction at the flange where it joins to the dump pipe.

Damn stupid idea, they should have kept it 3" all the way to the flange.

Here is a better example of a decent cheapie: Check me out

That is AU $207 + postage from the US

JJR one piece non split $199 plus postage

JJR one piece split $269 plus postage.

Edited May 16, 2009 by W0rp3D

[2LV8ETR]

That is AU $207 + postage from the US

It's just an example of a pipe with no restriction, I wasn't going to go searching the net for the cheapest one out there.

Onya bro for doing his research for him!

[W0rp3D]

It's just an example of a pipe with no restriction, I wasn't going to go searching the net for the cheapest one out there.

Onya bro for doing his research for him!

What can i say, some people help, some people just want to be heard.