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msanchez · 05-29-2010, 11:52 AM

Im pretty low. and i need a downpipe that will tuck up high in the frame rails. Id like something thats 3in and maybe have a flex pipe. and im not looking to spend a fortune.
which dp tucks up highest? pics would also help.
thanks in advanced.

ILoveMyRHS13 · 05-29-2010, 11:54 AM

PoweredByMAX Flex Cobra
Circuit Sports "Loch Ness Monster" (flat pipe)

I don't have pictures, but they shouldn't be too hard to find on Google.

Adam496 · 05-29-2010, 11:54 AM

PBM.. they are a site sponsor. I have one with Nismo mounts and it sits within the frame rails

Trevor87 · 05-29-2010, 12:04 PM

cusco has an ovalized one

msanchez · 05-29-2010, 12:06 PM

^ I should have specified. the pbm one is badass, but a little out of my price range. Ill look into the circuit sport ones.

!Zar! · 05-29-2010, 12:23 PM

Sterlz · 05-29-2010, 12:36 PM

You're gonna hafta drop good money for something like that. Unless you get the CXRacing dual-tube downpipe.

cxracing.com: Turbo Downpipe for Nissan S13 S14 S15 240SX with SR20DET Engine Swap.

msanchez · 05-29-2010, 12:47 PM

Ya, im all about the dmax and powered by max ones. But those are both in the 450 range. im looking for something around 200 bucks.

ILoveMyRHS13 · 05-29-2010, 12:49 PM

It's just a metal pipe, just scrape that shit.

msanchez · 05-29-2010, 01:12 PM

^my downpipe right now is low enough that it pops lane reflectors. an sr is going in and i dont want that kind of punishment being taken out on my manifold/turbo

articdragon192 · 05-29-2010, 01:13 PM

"Scraping that shit" puts unecessary stress on the turbo nuts. Hence why many people's nuts back out.

Ronald_Mcdonald · 05-29-2010, 01:46 PM

Just save for a couple extra weeks/months/whatever, and get the PBM one.

***FaLKoN240*** · 05-29-2010, 02:10 PM

I had a JVT one and I liked it.

Had a flex pipe and didn't scrape.

http://www.phase2motortrend.com/jvt3fldosr.html

*Wake* · 05-29-2010, 02:20 PM

Save for PBM

doublestitch180 · 05-29-2010, 02:33 PM

D-max Cobra Max or Circuit Sports Oval Down pipe.

A friend of mine also picked up a oval one from a brand called Moonface.
Kinda pricey @ $400 thou. Sometimes that the way goes to get what you want.

drftwerks · 05-29-2010, 03:13 PM

just get any old downpipe.

section it (measure, cut, weld)

bang in your floor board a little if necessary.

lather rinse repeat.

msanchez · 05-29-2010, 05:08 PM

Thanks for all the help guys.
I was really hoping for comparisons from people actually running a specific downpipe, so i could see if a circuit sport ( or whatever) cleared higher than a cx (or whatever) etc..

So if anyone is running an aftermarket dp, post up a picture and tell us what it is.

thanks.
Mike

240sxChillen · 05-29-2010, 08:10 PM

Lift you Car!

maplejesse · 05-29-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240sxChillen

Lift you Car!

lazysk8er2 · 05-29-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by articdragon192

"Scraping that shit" puts unecessary stress on the turbo nuts. Hence why many people's nuts back out.

ahaha and also their nuts get a bad rash too.

Odysseus · 05-29-2010, 09:57 PM

The ISIS downpipe when paired with the ISIS elbow sits level with or above the frame rail. Ive seen pics but Im too lazy to search, just trust me. I have the ISIS elbow and a Megan DP and it hangs stupid low. So Im definately spending the 100 bucks on the cheap ISIS downpipe soon.

msanchez · 05-30-2010, 02:10 AM

^ thats exactly what i want to know.
anyone know if isis still makes a dp with a flex pipe?, its not on enjuku, but ive seen used ones floating around the marketplace here on zilvia

Odysseus · 05-30-2010, 02:15 AM

The ISIS DP doesnt have flexpipe. It sits pretty high, you shouldnt really need it.

ch1873857 · 05-30-2010, 02:57 AM

flex setions are mainly for relieving stress on turbo nuts. no for scraping. SRs and CAs are notorious for the nuts backing out on the turbo. with a solid pipe engine torquing under load will put stress on them. without a flex just make sure you secure the downpipe properly to the transmission. transferring stress to a less important section of your exhaust. and youll be fine. use some locking nuts with white hi temp thread lock too. solved all my problems when i had my ca. id get the ISIS. their quality is great for the price. the oval downpipes are great. ive got a split dp for my rb25. splits into to small pipes between the flanges which makes mine even with the frame rail.

97240TB · 05-30-2010, 03:20 AM

Make your own or stop driving over reflectors... jk, I think personally it would be in your best interest to just save up a little more and get the piece with great quality that you know will fit well and give you the clearance you need.

ch1873857 · 05-30-2010, 04:40 AM

I love zilvia. when someone asks what they should get, 9 times out of 10 they say get the most expensive part there is. and thats the only way to go. (not directed at anyone) just a generalization. just think logical. he gave a budget of 200 bucks. and thats PLENTY for a downpipe holy crap. if it works, you get your moneys worth, and did i say it works.. get it. if something that is cheaper than pbm or cusco works just fine for someone else, why would you blow the extra money. that shit doesnt grow on trees haha. put the extra cash toward feeding you and/or your family.

***S14DB*** · 05-30-2010, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ch1873857

I love zilvia. when someone asks what they should get, 9 times out of 10 they say get the most expensive part there is. and thats the only way to go. (not directed at anyone) just a generalization. just think logical. he gave a budget of 200 bucks. and thats PLENTY for a downpipe holy crap. if it works, you get your moneys worth, and did i say it works.. get it. if something that is cheaper than pbm or cusco works just fine for someone else, why would you blow the extra money. that shit doesnt grow on trees haha. put the extra cash toward feeding you and/or your family.

Yeah, heaven forbid we suggest what works best for what he is asking.

If your food and car budget are so closely related I would say your priories are fucked up.

codyace · 05-30-2010, 09:10 AM

I know Zilvia's own Blu808/Luke was constructing a downpipe with this exact 'need' in mind...maybe PM him to see if ever completed it? Always support 'local/zilvia/240sx' guys when you can

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

If your food and car budget are so closely related I would say your priories are fucked up.

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner

GripTerror · 05-30-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by maplejesse

lol what movie is this

***FaLKoN240*** · 05-30-2010, 10:05 AM

Did anyone even read my post?

My car was pretty fucking low.

05-29-2010, 11:52 AM	#1
msanchez Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Low Friendly Downpipe Im pretty low. and i need a downpipe that will tuck up high in the frame rails. Id like something thats 3in and maybe have a flex pipe. and im not looking to spend a fortune. which dp tucks up highest? pics would also help. thanks in advanced.

05-29-2010, 12:23 PM	#6
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05-29-2010, 01:13 PM	#11
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina Age: 38 Posts: 6,792 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	"Scraping that shit" puts unecessary stress on the turbo nuts. Hence why many people's nuts back out. __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

05-29-2010, 01:46 PM	#12
Ronald_Mcdonald Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 'Merica Age: 37 Posts: 198 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just save for a couple extra weeks/months/whatever, and get the PBM one. __________________ Determined to be famous, destined to be infamous.

05-29-2010, 02:10 PM	#13
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I had a JVT one and I liked it. Had a flex pipe and didn't scrape. http://www.phase2motortrend.com/jvt3fldosr.html __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

05-29-2010, 11:54 AM	#3
Adam496 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 747 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	PBM.. they are a site sponsor. I have one with Nismo mounts and it sits within the frame rails

05-29-2010, 12:04 PM	#4
Trevor87 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cusco has an ovalized one

05-29-2010, 12:06 PM	#5
msanchez Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^ I should have specified. the pbm one is badass, but a little out of my price range. Ill look into the circuit sport ones.

05-29-2010, 12:36 PM	#7
Sterlz Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: the land where everybody gets it all wrong Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You're gonna hafta drop good money for something like that. Unless you get the CXRacing dual-tube downpipe. cxracing.com: Turbo Downpipe for Nissan S13 S14 S15 240SX with SR20DET Engine Swap.

05-29-2010, 12:47 PM	#8
msanchez Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ya, im all about the dmax and powered by max ones. But those are both in the 450 range. im looking for something around 200 bucks.

05-29-2010, 01:12 PM	#10
msanchez Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^my downpipe right now is low enough that it pops lane reflectors. an sr is going in and i dont want that kind of punishment being taken out on my manifold/turbo

05-29-2010, 02:20 PM	#14
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Save for PBM __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

05-29-2010, 02:33 PM	#15
doublestitch180 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Norcal Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	D-max Cobra Max or Circuit Sports Oval Down pipe. A friend of mine also picked up a oval one from a brand called Moonface. Kinda pricey @ $400 thou. Sometimes that the way goes to get what you want.

05-29-2010, 03:13 PM	#16
drftwerks Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: california Posts: 2,343 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	just get any old downpipe. section it (measure, cut, weld) bang in your floor board a little if necessary. lather rinse repeat. __________________ giantroboteyes.wordpress.com/

05-29-2010, 05:08 PM	#17
msanchez Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Thanks for all the help guys. I was really hoping for comparisons from people actually running a specific downpipe, so i could see if a circuit sport ( or whatever) cleared higher than a cx (or whatever) etc.. So if anyone is running an aftermarket dp, post up a picture and tell us what it is. thanks. Mike

05-29-2010, 09:57 PM	#21
Odysseus Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: S14 Posts: 640 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	The ISIS downpipe when paired with the ISIS elbow sits level with or above the frame rail. Ive seen pics but Im too lazy to search, just trust me. I have the ISIS elbow and a Megan DP and it hangs stupid low. So Im definately spending the 100 bucks on the cheap ISIS downpipe soon.

05-30-2010, 02:10 AM	#22
msanchez Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^ thats exactly what i want to know. anyone know if isis still makes a dp with a flex pipe?, its not on enjuku, but ive seen used ones floating around the marketplace here on zilvia

05-30-2010, 02:15 AM	#23
Odysseus Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: S14 Posts: 640 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	The ISIS DP doesnt have flexpipe. It sits pretty high, you shouldnt really need it.

05-30-2010, 02:57 AM	#24
ch1873857 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Andrews Air Force Base Posts: 1,906 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	flex setions are mainly for relieving stress on turbo nuts. no for scraping. SRs and CAs are notorious for the nuts backing out on the turbo. with a solid pipe engine torquing under load will put stress on them. without a flex just make sure you secure the downpipe properly to the transmission. transferring stress to a less important section of your exhaust. and youll be fine. use some locking nuts with white hi temp thread lock too. solved all my problems when i had my ca. id get the ISIS. their quality is great for the price. the oval downpipes are great. ive got a split dp for my rb25. splits into to small pipes between the flanges which makes mine even with the frame rail.

05-30-2010, 03:20 AM	#25
97240TB Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Age: 36 Posts: 338 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Make your own or stop driving over reflectors... jk, I think personally it would be in your best interest to just save up a little more and get the piece with great quality that you know will fit well and give you the clearance you need. __________________ 97' 240SX, VQHR swap Combplete.

05-30-2010, 04:40 AM	#26
ch1873857 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Andrews Air Force Base Posts: 1,906 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I love zilvia. when someone asks what they should get, 9 times out of 10 they say get the most expensive part there is. and thats the only way to go. (not directed at anyone) just a generalization. just think logical. he gave a budget of 200 bucks. and thats PLENTY for a downpipe holy crap. if it works, you get your moneys worth, and did i say it works.. get it. if something that is cheaper than pbm or cusco works just fine for someone else, why would you blow the extra money. that shit doesnt grow on trees haha. put the extra cash toward feeding you and/or your family.

05-30-2010, 10:05 AM	#30
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Did anyone even read my post? My car was pretty fucking low. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.