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Bleakley · 08-28-2014, 01:50 PM

...j/k... :d

jr_ss · 08-28-2014, 02:02 PM

You really are concerned with nothing. You aren't going to loose anything by running it. I would say the pipe itself was slight out of round, than it warped when welded.

However, you're going to have warping issues when you weld, as the metal cools it contracts and pulls away from the heat source. If the flanges are true and flat, it's not a big deal. Relax, it's just a test pipe.

ka-t · 08-28-2014, 03:22 PM

Looks better then most ive seen

BossHogg · 08-28-2014, 04:03 PM

lol is this serious.

l adam l · 08-28-2014, 04:08 PM

It's complete trash. Send it to me for $5 and i'll cover the shipping.

Dboyizmlg · 08-28-2014, 04:08 PM

Super perfectionist here!
Lol

MADE · 08-28-2014, 04:18 PM

Straight pipes should be brought by the size,flange bung or no bung or it it has brackets to attach a heat shield. Anything else is just extra money, towards the name. In few months you will be hard pressed to tell which is which.

Bleakley · 08-28-2014, 06:26 PM

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ZX88 · 08-28-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg

lol is this serious.

SERIOUS TEST PIPE BUSINESS. Really i see no issues with it..

tricky_ab · 08-28-2014, 07:07 PM

I will now only refer to OP as "testpipe"

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZX88

SERIOUS TEST PIPE BUSINESS.

I laughed way more then I should have at this...

Matej · 08-28-2014, 07:34 PM

You will destroy the environment.

silviaks2nr · 08-28-2014, 08:20 PM

Stainless warps a lot when it's welded... especially where two thicknesses of metal have to be joined. I don't see what the deal is. Look inside of an ebay ss exhaust manifold if you want to see some real doo doo to compare.

Bleakley · 08-28-2014, 09:16 PM

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*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-30-2014, 10:17 AM

I'm surprised they actually put a stamp on it saying its made in Japan. I bet they got it from Taiwan/China, drilled a hole for the bung on it and justified the made in Japan badge because they put the bung on it. Those sneak sneaky Japanese..

08-28-2014, 01:50 PM	#1
Bleakley Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 637 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Quality concern Apexi 148-N010 Test Pipe, please look, greatly appreciated. ...j/k... :d Last edited by Bleakley; 10-14-2019 at 08:24 PM..

08-28-2014, 02:02 PM	#2
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,412 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	You really are concerned with nothing. You aren't going to loose anything by running it. I would say the pipe itself was slight out of round, than it warped when welded. However, you're going to have warping issues when you weld, as the metal cools it contracts and pulls away from the heat source. If the flanges are true and flat, it's not a big deal. Relax, it's just a test pipe. __________________ My SR20VET Does your VTC gear rattle in your S14/15 SR? PM me.

08-28-2014, 04:03 PM	#4
BossHogg Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: america Posts: 998 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	lol is this serious. __________________

08-28-2014, 04:18 PM	#7
MADE Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norf Norf Posts: 974 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Straight pipes should be brought by the size,flange bung or no bung or it it has brackets to attach a heat shield. Anything else is just extra money, towards the name. In few months you will be hard pressed to tell which is which. __________________

08-28-2014, 06:26 PM	#8
Bleakley Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 637 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	...,,,—-‘’ Last edited by Bleakley; 10-14-2019 at 08:25 PM..

08-28-2014, 03:22 PM	#3
ka-t Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 128 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks better then most ive seen

08-28-2014, 04:08 PM	#5
l adam l Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Murfeesboro, TN Age: 35 Posts: 254 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's complete trash. Send it to me for $5 and i'll cover the shipping.

08-28-2014, 04:08 PM	#6
Dboyizmlg Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal (I.E.), San Berdino, Colton, Redlands Posts: 1,675 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Super perfectionist here! Lol

08-28-2014, 07:34 PM	#11
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	You will destroy the environment.

08-28-2014, 08:20 PM	#12
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Stainless warps a lot when it's welded... especially where two thicknesses of metal have to be joined. I don't see what the deal is. Look inside of an ebay ss exhaust manifold if you want to see some real doo doo to compare.

08-28-2014, 09:16 PM	#13
Bleakley Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 637 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	,,,,....—‘’ Last edited by Bleakley; 10-14-2019 at 08:27 PM..

08-30-2014, 10:17 AM	#14
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I'm surprised they actually put a stamp on it saying its made in Japan. I bet they got it from Taiwan/China, drilled a hole for the bung on it and justified the made in Japan badge because they put the bung on it. Those sneak sneaky Japanese.. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!