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downpipe problem

Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:24 pm
by WillG
guys doing my down pipe are struggling and telling me to go 2.5" instead of 3", i know fozzymonster managed it, has anyone else, anyone got any pictures. i think them problem is they just want to be able to weld a couple of elbows togther and thats it

Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:32 pm
by e30cossie
i have just spent the last 2 days making a 3" downpipe and system for my cosworth project and was a nightmare.Get some 3" fresh air ducting and tie it in the position you want your downpipe and then fill it with expanding foam then take it off car and copy.

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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:33 am
by e30_Turbo
You have to hug the block all the way down under number 6, there is only a 4 x 3 inch gap you need to use in order to make the 30 degree bend around the steering linkage and avoiding the block/belhousing.

You can always oval a small section of the 3 inch, not too much but 1/2 inch would be fine, also the bulkhead is quite soft when tapped with a BFH :D But you need the block out of the way to really get a good swing at it.

Mark.

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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:02 pm
by MR_SAZ
pics?? pics?? pics??

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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:11 pm
by mattG
currently having mine made in 2.5" is this much of a disadvantage as the exhaust mouth ID is 2.5"

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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:42 pm
by blingsta
mine is 2.5 and sounds awesome

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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 6:04 pm
by Ant
3 inch is optimal size.......

2.5 will do, but will restrict your ultimate power.