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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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adm piping but the cat i am interested its the smallest i ever seen
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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ADM? u got a website?
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by marcusicp
You sir, are an idiot.
flex pipes leak, rust and rot, 3x quicker than tubing bottom line. no argument... your done

but thats cool.... enjoy your inferior exhaust that you overpaid for
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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you need the flex pipe in there
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxVQ35DE
flex pipes leak, rust and rot, 3x quicker than tubing bottom line. no argument... your done

but thats cool.... enjoy your inferior exhaust that you overpaid for
OK....
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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and they do break, your talking about lots o heat, and moisture.
not a single wrx dp had flex pipes, i mean i could understand if there is a big turn to make, but im pretty sure that isnt the case
hopefully someone designs one without the flex
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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every DP released so far have a flex pipe in there
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxVQ35DE
not a single wrx dp had flex pipes, i mean i could understand if there is a big turn to make, but im pretty sure that isnt the case
A big turn to make? Huh?
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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ill stick to a DP with a flex pipe because when that engine torques its gonna need that movement plus it limits the vibrations in the exhaust pipe from idle and up
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxVQ35DE
and they do break, your talking about lots o heat, and moisture.
not a single wrx dp had flex pipes, i mean i could understand if there is a big turn to make, but im pretty sure that isnt the case
hopefully someone designs one without the flex
the stock has a flex section, the engine can move up to 6 inches, it needs a flex
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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MaxVQ35DE Needs to stick to his Maxima. Wait, even Catman uses a flex pipe on their headers and y-pipe for the Maxima's.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Our down-pipe will be made with a flex pipe. But we will be using an interlocking style which is much stronger than the standard type pictured above. Also, the flex section needs to be directly after the turbo flange. That hi-flow converter has been available for years. We have been using them exclusively for all of our converter applications since 2004. It is a full metallic substrate converter. with 400 cell they are rated to 590 cfm with 4" in and out. Our 3" down-pipe we tested last week flows 400 cfm compared to the factory 299.

Also, for those prefering no flex section, we will accomodate. But we will offer no warranty if welds crack.

Also, we have a local WRX customer who visits us at least once per month for modifications or repairs to other companies down-pipes, both with and without flex sections.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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sweet deal Dan know what's good!
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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From above:

Final price for the down-pipe:

"off-road" (catless) in aluminized steel tubing and steel flanges - $175.00
Same thing with 304 stainless tubing and flanges - $250.00.

Hi-flow converter with aluminized steel tubing and steel flanges - $298.55
Same thing with 304 stainless tubing and flanges - $375.00


For the quality, materials, fit & finish and increase in HP, I doubt anyone can touch our prices.

Call to order: (425)251-0329.

Converter cores are on order, should see them mid next week.

Thanks everyone.

CHROMEX ceramic coating is available but not chrome. The ceramic would add $100.00to the price of the boost tubing. No aluminum at this time. We can offer the charge piping and intake in 304 stainless and you can have it mirror polished. I should have stainless first thing in the morning.

No problem running the stock down-pipe and stock exhaust with the tune, cold air and boost tubing.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Hows come I didnt see the DP on your guys website?
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by FutureEcotecOwner
Hows come I didnt see the DP on your guys website?
As I have posted several times within this thread, I will NOT post pictures of the R&D down-pipe. I am waiting for flanges to build a production down-pipe. Pictures seem to be more important than any other information on this forum and I don't want members to read 1/2 the description of a picture of a pre=production pipe and think that's what we are offering. I'm hoping to have flanges by the end of next week.

For those of you interested in O2 simms, our supplier is not interested in producing them, but he did find this source. NO affiliation with Clear Image Automotive in any way, shape or form:

http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com:80/o2sim.html
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Is there going to be a PACKAGE deal eventually with all of your products together? IE Boost tubing, intake , exaust , tune. All together.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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Is there going to be a PACKAGE deal eventually with all of your products together? IE Boost tubing, intake , exaust , tune. All together.
If you are wanting to Buy all parts in one package, Please contact Beth and she will work up a quote for you.

Or are you wanting to know if there will be an Offical PAckage? My suggestion is to just contact them and see if something can be worked out
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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mmmmm beth. Yeah
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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thanks for responding about the flex section, as it became a topic with the SRT crowd and there is a difference in cheap flex pipe vs interlocking.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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hey dan so when we order the tune does the GT tuner come with the tune already loaded on it or do we gotta scan our car with it and send it back then u sent it back with the tune loaded?
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sheldon729
hey dan so when we order the tune does the GT tuner come with the tune already loaded on it or do we gotta scan our car with it and send it back then u sent it back with the tune loaded?
You send in the money...
They Ship you the GT Tuner loaded with the tune already on there i believe. and you send the GT tuner back. If you want fine tunning i believe you can upload it on your laptop and send changes.

But to my knowledge.

They send you the GT tuner with the tune already on there and you load it.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mazdaboi318
You send in the money...
They Ship you the GT Tuner loaded with the tune already on there i believe. and you send the GT tuner back. If you want fine tunning i believe you can upload it on your laptop and send changes.

But to my knowledge.

They send you the GT tuner with the tune already on there and you load it.
Yes they tuned my old 2.2. You fill out an order form with your mods. Vince creates a tune and sends it to you in the GT tuner. Load the tune in the car then data log some WOT runs. E-mail him your logs and he sends you a fine tune back over email. You do this untill you and him are happy with the tune. Easy, so do it lol.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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yep very simple!
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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what if i got mods but are not on the car do to weather? like intake, intercooler piping,... how do you go about that. Like i kno im getting his tune but matter of conditions for when when

And im ordering intercooler fron hahn and a dp from someone prolly clear image but want to get tune first and still want to be tuned for those upgrades
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