Best s pipe for the tc
10-01-2006, 07:05 AM
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i have the zpi s-pipe and it's great. i had problems with it at first though because no matter how tight i bolted it up, there was minor leaks around the header to s-pipe connection, but i fixed that by changing the flange..
if you have the money, you should get the MMW header. it's 4-2-1 and it comes with the s-pipe.
or if you want a bargain, get the obx header/s-pipe combo for 220 shipped on ebay.
i believe the zpi s-pipe is 200 bucks. other s-pipes i know of are megan, invidia, zpi, cc, and ebay knock-offs.
if you have the money, you should get the MMW header. it's 4-2-1 and it comes with the s-pipe.
or if you want a bargain, get the obx header/s-pipe combo for 220 shipped on ebay.
i believe the zpi s-pipe is 200 bucks. other s-pipes i know of are megan, invidia, zpi, cc, and ebay knock-offs.
10-01-2006, 03:06 PM
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i saw the invidia ones on ebay, was wondering about the quality of t hose? Have you guys had any extra rasp with adding the s pipe? Im going f/i next year so im not getting the header no point in it. Im looking into the invidia one
10-01-2006, 04:09 PM
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i never heard of any complaint with Megan spipe. ive had it for along time too.
alot of ppl recommend the MMW but thats a full header, so you cant compare that to any spipe. as far as zpi, i only like the placement of the o2 bung tho u stil have to use a nonfouler to eliminate CEL after removing the cat.
alot of ppl recommend the MMW but thats a full header, so you cant compare that to any spipe. as far as zpi, i only like the placement of the o2 bung tho u stil have to use a nonfouler to eliminate CEL after removing the cat.
10-01-2006, 04:17 PM
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if you're going F/I then make sure you get a 2.5" s pipe. i recently purchased one from trubendz but I have a issue with the O2 bung and the pipe real close to the driveshaft. these problems are common with everyone's s pipe since it's a small space to work with.
10-01-2006, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by InLikeFlint
I have the invidia and fitament was perfect. I went with it over the zpi because it was $50 cheaper for the same thing
10-01-2006, 08:15 PM
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the s-pipe is one of the most restrictive parts of the exhaust system.. other than the primary cat on the stock header. you'll feel good gains with a full exhaust setup.. that's header, s-pipe, midpipe, and axleback. and that setup yields 10-15whp at most. an s-pipe and an axelback wouldnt really do that good, because of the cat and resonator on the stock midpipe.
10-01-2006, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by kikcaffine
do you notice any time of improvement with just using an s pipe if you have a cai and axel back exhaust?
10-01-2006, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rrimportracer
Originally Posted by InLikeFlint
I have the invidia and fitament was perfect. I went with it over the zpi because it was $50 cheaper for the same thing
It was 149 and web sales were an additional 5% off, so I got it for about 143 plus shipping.
10-01-2006, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by deathbyc4
if you're going F/I then make sure you get a 2.5" s pipe. i recently purchased one from trubendz but I have a issue with the O2 bung and the pipe real close to the driveshaft. these problems are common with everyone's s pipe since it's a small space to work with.
10-01-2006, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rrimportracer
whats the pro-motion site?
10-01-2006, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by HOLLYWD69
Originally Posted by rrimportracer
whats the pro-motion site?