down pipe suggestions

[LenSpeed6]

hi all,
my buddy with a MS6 is going to be putting a CorkSport turbo on his car and was wondering what the next best option for a down pipe next to a CorkSport one. Logic says that keeping with the same brand is ideal but if he chose a different route what would it be?

car has upgraded hpfp, cobb cai, cobb bov, CS cat back, CS race pipe, Cobb AP V3

Thanks

[Fstrnyou]

Originally Posted by LenSpeed6 hi all, my buddy with a MS6 is going to be putting a CorkSport turbo on his car and was wondering what the next best option for a down pipe next to a CorkSport one. Logic says that keeping with the same brand is ideal but if he chose a different route what would it be? car has upgraded hpfp, cobb cai, cobb bov, CS cat back, CS race pipe, Cobb AP V3 Thanks

+1 for CS downpipe. I like mine.

Several people here have had luck with the eBay downpipe.

[Djohns]

I don't like the cs downpipe because of its stupid divorced design. Restricts flow a lot. I guess it's all fine and dandy if you don't plan on making a lot of power.

[Fstrnyou]

Originally Posted by Djohns I don't like the cs downpipe because of its stupid divorced design. Restricts flow a lot. I guess it's all fine and dandy if you don't plan on making a lot of power.

Obviously, because I bought it from you. Ha. I plan on keeping it mild...for as long as I can stand it.

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by Fstrnyou Obviously, because I bought it from you. Ha. I plan on keeping it mild...for as long as I can stand it.

Nope. I didn't sell you a downpipe, I've never sold one lol.

[Fstrnyou]

Originally Posted by Djohns Nope. I didn't sell you a downpipe, I've never sold one lol.

DOH! wrong D. It was daveychronic.

[Thor Hammer]

Go CPE catted DP. Its what I run. Nicely crafted.

[LenSpeed6]

thanks for the suggestions guys, ill see what he wants to do. plus ill know what i might want to do if i go this route too haha

[LenSpeed6]

so it would seem that most vote for a bell-mouth down pipe vs a divorced?

[Djohns]

Absolutely. Also, why are you asking for your friend? Why doesn't he just make an account?

[LenSpeed6]

donno if he does or not, im normally the friend that researches stuff for everyone haha

[Pu Manchu]

Ebay, 100 percent.

[Dennisms3]

Get a manzo downpipe from eBay ~150$. Iv been running mine for a little over 2 years without a single issue. Fits perfect! Also my friend is running same one without issues. Plus it's only a pipe that goes after the turbo so it pointless spending 300$+ on a pipe put the money somewhere else that matters.


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[Bexar]

Originally Posted by Dennisms3 Get a manzo downpipe from eBay ~150$. Iv been running mine for a little over 2 years without a single issue. Fits perfect! Also my friend is running same one without issues. Plus it's only a pipe that goes after the turbo so it pointless spending 300$+ on a pipe put the money somewhere else that matters. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My thoughts entirely...as long as the ebay fitment is 100%

[GroceryGtr]

I'm running the m1 style from ebay. The long version SS 3", came with the turbo adapter to v-band. Had to take a hammer to the area right by the drive shaft coupler to make some extra room via some strategic dents, but otherwise it fits great. Gave me tons of extra room, price was cheap, quality was oddly enough great, and other than a small dent by the DS it was a breeze to do. I see no reason to spend 4-5 times the cost for a name brand one.

[LenSpeed6]

how about a catted pipe? just to curb any BS from MassDOT

[KiwiFlavor]

Originally Posted by LenSpeed6 how about a catted pipe? just to curb any BS from MassDOT

Catted pipe will rob a few HP. But, it's better than not passing the inspection lol. Where are you in Mass?

[Thor Hammer]

Originally Posted by LenSpeed6 how about a catted pipe? just to curb any BS from MassDOT

Well if MassDOT is like California any aftermarket cat will also be illegal. Hopefully not. If that's the case only reason to run one is if you REALLY care about trees and baby pandas.

Here in Cali it must have an EO (executive order) number/stamp.

Fortunately my smog tech turns a blind eye. Shhh.

[LenSpeed6]

Originally Posted by KiwiFlavor Catted pipe will rob a few HP. But, it's better than not passing the inspection lol. Where are you in Mass?

western mass, northern berkshires

figured it would be better if anybody asked... we could say hey! its got a cat! honestly i dont care, i have a 72 Javelin AMX with no cats that gets 12 mpg highway...

[KiwiFlavor]

Originally Posted by Thor Hammer Well if MassDOT is like California any aftermarket cat will also be illegal. Hopefully not. If that's the case only reason to run one is if you REALLY care about trees and baby pandas. Here in Cali it must have an EO (executive order) number/stamp. Fortunately my smog tech turns a blind eye. Shhh.

Unfortunately Mass requires all the inspection stations to have cameras installed in their shop.... so they won't be able to hook u up anymore.

[MSMS3]

Be sure to get one with a raised sensor bung and a cast bellmouth design. The raised bung will reduce or totally eliminate the CEL. The cast bellmouth allows the hot gas to expand and cool a bit before entering the main 3" section.

I went with the more expensive TurboXS catless dp/rp. Fit is flawless. Materials are first class. I've been running it for eight years. No leaks, no rattles, no interference, no corrosion or rust.

[Bexar]

Originally Posted by MSMS3 Be sure to get one with a raised sensor bung and a cast bellmouth design. The raised bung will reduce or totally eliminate the CEL. The cast bellmouth allows the hot gas to expand and cool a bit before entering the main 3" section. I went with the more expensive TurboXS catless dp/rp. Fit is flawless. Materials are first class. I've been running it for eight years. No leaks, no rattles, no interference, no corrosion or rust.

I've got one sitting in my room to install, now I really want to put it in

[Fstrnyou]

Yay for SC being a non-inspection state. When I went catless, I just chopped the wire off my downstream O2 and used it to plug the hole. And obviously disconnected the pigtail from the main harness. And obviously disabled the code.

[LenSpeed6]

Originally Posted by KiwiFlavor Unfortunately Mass requires all the inspection stations to have cameras installed in their shop.... so they won't be able to hook u up anymore.

they dont take pictures of under the car...

Originally Posted by msms3 Be sure to get one with a raised sensor bung and a cast bellmouth design. The raised bung will reduce or totally eliminate the CEL. The cast bellmouth allows the hot gas to expand and cool a bit before entering the main 3" section. I went with the more expensive TurboXS catless dp/rp. Fit is flawless. Materials are first class. I've been running it for eight years. No leaks, no rattles, no interference, no corrosion or rust.

you got a MS3 or 6?

[Thor Hammer]

Originally Posted by KiwiFlavor Unfortunately Mass requires all the inspection stations to have cameras installed in their shop.... so they won't be able to hook u up anymore.

That's insane! Wow, cameras? I sure hope they don't require that in Cali anytime soon!

[Bingo]

Well I'm selling a CP-E catted DP (which is a cast bellmouth). I would be using it if my engine weren't vommiting all over itself right now.

[MSMS3]

Originally Posted by LenSpeed6 they dont take pictures of under the car... you got a MS3 or 6?

Gen 1 MS3 as in sig below.

[Pu Manchu]

sigs don't always show up on mobile. turboxs doesn't have a ms6 dp, but if they did it would be made in china and cost twice as much as ebay.

[MSMS3]

Originally Posted by Pu Manchu sigs don't always show up on mobile. turboxs doesn't have a ms6 dp, but if they did it would be made in china and cost twice as much as ebay.

Please disclose your source on country of origin on the TurboXS dp. Sorry they do not make a MS6 version.

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by MSMS3 Please disclose your source on country of origin on the TurboXS dp. Sorry they do not make a MS6 version.

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[Pu Manchu]

i wasn't implying that it would be a bad part if they made it in china, just that they'd mark up the price on a low production run. there's a reason simple parts off ebay are popular.

if you're really interested, there are companies that aggregate supplier data, lookup TURBOXS LLC, and make of it what you will.