Squished Front Pipes

[liber8_d]

I just had a peek under the GTR today. After trying to get it up on ramps and failing because the approach angle is too high on the ramps, I thought I'd just use the car jack. I contemplated this for all of 3 seconds(2.5 really), before I decided bugger that for a joke. I ended up just poking the nose over a short drop. My friend has a proper jack and stands so I'll get a proper look on the weekend if I get a chance.

I couldn't see what I was looking for(water leak), but I did notice that the front pipes look to be significantly damaged.

I think its around the point where the two merge into one, and I think its mostly on the pipe thats more on the bottom, but also going through where they merge.

I would estimate that if you had a cross-section of the pipe, the overall area would have decreased by at least 1/3, maybe more.

I know this is very bad for exhaust flow, and affects both how fast the turbo/s spool up and how fast the engine builds revs(to a lesser degree probably), but just how bad do you think this is restricting my car?

Now I definately have to get new front pipes.

[elbee111]

If you just want to get a bit of clearance for inspection or what ever, try what I do when changing my oil.

Turn your steering wheel full lock and put one car ramp in front of the wheel pointing out.

Drive up onto this single ramp. Works for me.

El Bee

[liber8_d]

If you just want to get a bit of clearance for inspection or what ever, try what I do when changing my oil.

Turn your steering wheel full lock and put one car ramp in front of the wheel pointing out.

Drive up onto this single ramp. Works for me.

El Bee

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Thanks for the suggestion.

My mate should bring his gear down tomorrow hopefully so I'll be able to get her up ok, but I'll remember that for the future or if he doesnt get is A-hole out of bed before lunch time like he usually doesnt.