Gt17 downpipe
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I know there are a fair few on here that are planning on using or using the Gt17 but what are you doing with regards to dowpipe?

I know Robert is using some kind of Merc/home made combo, but I quite like the look of the standard elbow as it looks like it has a built in O2 sensor boss which could come in handy(and its alot less effort than making one), its just they don't seem easy to find?

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

Hi,
I'm working on this problem too!
Unfortunately not having much more luck :(
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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Me too!

There was a standard downpipe on ebay last week, but it looked like the bend was far more than 90 degrees.

You want something like this but a third of the price:



This is what I meant about the angle:

Edited by Paul S on 6th Jan, 2008.

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dont know if these will help matt ?

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Hi,
What car did the bits that fit the turbo come off?
I think the exhaust housing outlet looks the same as a Cossie T3, but I've not done any measuring....
EDIT : Paul ... You're right I've seen them on the car and they almost double back on themselves and it's a big lump too!
Cheers,
Gavin :)

Edited by Bat on 6th Jan, 2008.

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I had a flange and bell made up (£12) then used a tight 90 deg bend from tweekies and some other bits of pipe.

It's not going to win any style awards, and it was a pain to make, but it does the job and was cheap(ish)

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Can i just point out that i didnt mean anything bad about my comment about it sitting on the 'piss', i was mearly curious as to why it sat at that angle

No worries Nic. it was as straight as it would go. simple

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Lol..so its not just me thats struggling!

Wil where did you get the bell part made up? The triangular clamp wouldn't be too much of a problem to make if all else fails. :-

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

I got it done at an exhaust specialist in Macclesfield.

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I am thinking of using the exact same specialist in Macclesfield - when I get round to it. I'm thinking of mocking up the flange and bend first and then taking it down to them and letting them work their magic.

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Right...ive sussed out a way of making an elbow that shouldn't cost anymore than about £20-£30.

I'll put a build guide up in the next week or so with some pics! :)

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

Is this a possible cheap solution?? Just chop off the rest and weld your zaust on the end??

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Yeah it could be but most companys won't post and because alot of the pipes have cat's fitted they want alot for them.

So far mine has cost me £11.99 and I just need some welding done.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

How did you end up sorting this Matty I am In the middle of trying to sort this on mine I spent the best part of Sunday afternoon trying to bell the end of some pipe to no avail :(

I went to my local exhaust company and found an old 2.5" exhaust (in the scrap bin) with a bell on the end. Chopped the end off then welded it to a 2.5" 90 degree elbow,bought a 2.5" trianglar flange off ebay, and welded the 90 degree elbow onto the 2" downpipe. All in all it cost me about £30 for the down pipe.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

You lost me at bell end and flange.

I thought you fitted this ages ago?

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