M2 Downpipe?

[v8killer]

I'm in the market for a downpipe/racepipe for my MS3. I was going to go with the Corksport but I came across the M2 downpipe for $200!? Plus its a one piece design instead of Corksports 2 piece, and less than half the cost. I know its not the same syle of downpipe, and its not going to be the same quality but if I can get 80% of the power of the Corksport for 40% of the cost it would be stupid not to go with the M2, right? I have the Greddy Ti-C exhaust right now and Im looking for the best bang for the buck power downpipe available that will have a 3" collector to mate with the Greddy. Please throw some of your brainpower my way. Cant wait to hear every ones thoughts. Thanks!!!

Oh, and I'm in cali but I'm going to register my car in WI when the tags expire so I dont care about smog. Tuning will be done at Cobb so I'm not worried about CEL or anything.

[smoogs12]

My Ebay DP

That should keep you busy for a while

[maisonvi]

Hope you have fuel pump internals. Otherwise, in for ZZB

[ckMS3]

You could go with the cnt catless downpipe

[themytb]

don't know shit about the m2.
a lot of guys run the cnt dp's(self included) quality seems ok, was harder to install than the cp-e i used to have.

[v8killer]

I read your whole post. I appreciate the info... I looked at the CNT but they didnt have pics of inside the bell mouth. Is it smooth? Any ridges or metal overlap?

Im going to put it on when I do the fuel pump upgrade... and maybe a FMIC. Then off to Cobb for a tune

[Mikey]

CNT sucks to install and is more expensive. I had a cnt catted dp and it leaked at the bellow so I had to get another dp and went with the catless ebay one for $160 and it was so much easier to install and is running great. I drive my car very hard every day.. so good shit.

[dantes5823]

this is what i run. No problems.

[Colin1337]

I've got the m2 on my ms6. No problems here either. Quality was actually pretty good, the welds were all solid and looked great.
Cant complain for the $170 or whatever it was I paid.

[Nathan 6]

Originally Posted by Colin1337 I've got the m2 on my ms6. No problems here either. Quality was actually pretty good, the welds were all solid and looked great. Cant complain for the $170 or whatever it was I paid.

+1 and its all shiny unlike the CP-e one

[snailD]

i have a turboxs dp for sale, pm me if your interested, its going for cheap

[v8killer]

Originally Posted by snailD i have a turboxs dp for sale, pm me if your interested, its going for cheap

I was going to send you a PM but I dont have 15 posts yet (damn rules). Obvious question is price, and why are you selling it? I have cash in hand and if the price is right its yours

[snailD]

Originally Posted by v8killer I was going to send you a PM but I dont have 15 posts yet (damn rules). Obvious question is price, and why are you selling it? I have cash in hand and if the price is right its yours

well i bought it out of impulse, decided i need a better intercooler core more and am going to purchase a tr8 once i get rid of this, havent had a chance to make a FS thread yet. i can pm you i believe...

[Colin1337]

You 2 better be careful the ban hammer doesnt come in here.
Selling something without a FS thread, and to a non VIP member.
Juuuuuuuuuuust sayin

[snailD]

Originally Posted by Colin1337 You 2 better be careful the ban hammer doesnt come in here. Selling something without a FS thread, and to a non VIP member. Juuuuuuuuuuust sayin

why do u think i'm not saying anything more than that publicly... i havent crossed the line here. what we do on our own time is my issue, i simply mentioned i was trying to get rid of a downpipe myself and to contact me personally for more info

[Colin1337]

Isn't that how a FS thread works? lol
Whatevs man, no need to get pissy, just trying to look out

[snailD]

Originally Posted by Colin1337 Isn't that how a FS thread works? lol Whatevs man, no need to get pissy, just trying to look out

im not pissy at all lol, it really takes a lot for me to get mad. and i appreciate it, i was just stating why i believe there is no need to worry. its all good

[dantes5823]

It's ok. Him and raided get along if you know what I mean.

[sallyspeed3]

go with M2(ebay). Cheap and good quality. Easy install for what it is. I did it in my garage with jackstands.

[maedgo]

M2 here, can't beat the price! I run one on my MS6. The welds looked great and fitment was perfect.

[emag remrofni]

M2 here as well. It's good quality for the money. And you're not going to make a dime more horsepower with any other catless down pipe, regardless of what the lettering on it says. A three inch pipe is a three inch pipe. Same rule applies for cock.

[v8killer]

Ok. Thanks everyone for the input. M2 is on its way.

[mps679]

Hey guys im new here and i got a question about the m2 DP. do i need to to order any gaskets for it and i can assume the gasket that comes with it probably SUCKS? i ordered the vibrant vband clamp since it was recommended here. just want to know what i will need and what to expect while i install and after?
By the way here is a list of my mods
Cobb SRI and TIP,test pipe,Magnaflow CBE,Cobb AP,sure shortcut and counter weight,sure anchors,HR springs,prosport boost gauge,and also just ordered my autotech HPFP internals so i can install the DP. Any info would help and thanks .

[Jedtgill]

Other than those who have already responded does anyone else think this is a good buy???? thanks for the ones who have already answered just want all the input i can get!!!

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by Jedtgill Other than those who have already responded does anyone else think this is a good buy???? thanks for the ones who have already answered just want all the input i can get!!!

Man, its just a pipe made of stainless. Lots of people have said it fits an works. You are over thinking this. Go for it.

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[ASHMS3]

Originally Posted by maisonvi Man, its just a pipe made of stainless. Lots of people have said it fits an works. You are over thinking this. Go for it. Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

This, the only thing I have heard negative about it is that the gasket and hardware they include is garbage so re-use your OEM if you can or buy new OEM if you trash them.

[Jedtgill]

Appreciate it

[tokoam]

CNT catted here running Great ! i love it i have no problems here at all when i first put it on i was hitting 22 psi immediately had overboost issues it flows really well despite it being catted.

[p057]

it's the cat's pajamas.

[941speed3]

So from what I have read, my only concern with putting this on my 2010 MS3 should be that I need to shorten the 02 bung, and use the factory hardware instead of what is provided. Has anyone else on here run this downpipe on a gen 2? From what I have read, this downpipes seems to be the best bang for your buck and I don't mind making minor modifications to make it work. Sorry for reviving an older thread...

My mods include corksport sri/tip, hpfp and rmm

[MSMS3]

Originally Posted by 941speed3 So from what I have read, my only concern with putting this on my 2010 MS3 should be that I need to shorten the 02 bung, and use the factory hardware instead of what is provided. Has anyone else on here run this downpipe on a gen 2? From what I have read, this downpipes seems to be the best bang for your buck and I don't mind making minor modifications to make it work. Sorry for reviving an older thread... My mods include corksport sri/tip, hpfp and rmm

There are scores of threads on this downpipe here. Perhaps search a bit more. You don't say that your mods include AP or some other tuning solution. Without a tune you will have very nasty boost spikes and may also outright overboost under load in the higher gears.

[MSpeed3013]

Originally Posted by 941speed3 So from what I have read, my only concern with putting this on my 2010 MS3 should be that I need to shorten the 02 bung, and use the factory hardware instead of what is provided. Has anyone else on here run this downpipe on a gen 2? From what I have read, this downpipes seems to be the best bang for your buck and I don't mind making minor modifications to make it work. Sorry for reviving an older thread... My mods include corksport sri/tip, hpfp and rmm

I have had this for about a year in a half...no issues, I had to cut exhaust hamgers to get it to fit because I was using a floor jack. Used stock gasket/hardware....no issues. Im running this with stock exhaust, I like the sound. Good luck.

[qkrthnu2]

I have an Ebay downpipe (looks like M2, wasn't called that specifically). The downpipe itself was really nice, high quality. The Turbine flange that came with it left a lot of room for improvement. I ended up grinding down the insides of the flange until it was nice and smooth, pretty easy with a rotary tool and a grinding stone bit.