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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: kentucky
I was going to get the ASP downpipes because they looked super nice, and came with cats and test pipes, but when i saw these i changed my mind. I thought i was going to save a bunch of money for a comparable product.
Cost $950 for the downpipes and test pipe section, eventually ill get 034 to make me some pipes with cats as i have a feeling its going to be a little too loud (if there is such a thing) and im gonna have a hell of a time getting it inspected.
Arent the ASP pipes v-banded too? Meaning you can just get a piece of 3" pipe, weld a v-band clamp on one side and a neck down to 2.5 or 2.25 on the other end, then you can swap test pipes for cats in like 20 minutes whenever you want... thats what id like to do, no use cutting up your current mid pipes, just get some test-pipes and swap.
Cost $950 for the downpipes and test pipe section, eventually ill get 034 to make me some pipes with cats as i have a feeling its going to be a little too loud (if there is such a thing) and im gonna have a hell of a time getting it inspected.
Arent the ASP pipes v-banded too? Meaning you can just get a piece of 3" pipe, weld a v-band clamp on one side and a neck down to 2.5 or 2.25 on the other end, then you can swap test pipes for cats in like 20 minutes whenever you want... thats what id like to do, no use cutting up your current mid pipes, just get some test-pipes and swap.
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,111
From: kentucky
honestly from your pics they look like they would fit perfect. clamp and all that holds them together probably look the same. i actually need test pipes, im assuming you want to keep yours.. lemme get my stuff sorted out and lemme know if you really want them.. ill have to find some cheap test pipes to go in place of my converters...
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Ya ASP and 034 both use 3" v-band clamps, you might be able to contact someone at 034 i think theyre test pipes are $250, or an exhaust shop could probably look at your mid pipes with cats and make the test pipes pretty much the same just w/ out cats and for even cheaper.
PS something else came in the mail today, just the box for now, no money shots. Vast Stage 3 hybrid ceramic 6-puck on the way also
. I think im becoming one of JHM's "regulars".....
PS something else came in the mail today, just the box for now, no money shots. Vast Stage 3 hybrid ceramic 6-puck on the way also
. I think im becoming one of JHM's "regulars".....
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2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,111
From: kentucky
dude.. those are massive.. i so wanted them.. didnt want to save another 800.. but i guess how my build is going id a had plenty o time to save up and install them.. im going one month on waiting for proper fueling/tuning.. and with meth.. wow.. are you going meth? i thought i read you were somewhere.. dont remember to be honest....a huge FMIC would be awesome if you didnt have to cut and butcher the entire front bumper.. oh well.. lemme know when you start your build.. are you going with stock mani's or ported from VAST or AWE headers??
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the ER's look pretty sick, i couldnt help myself. Front mounts are great if your on a budget but i really didnt want to hack up my bumper, lose the fogs, and have pipes sticking out of the grills like some people. It can be done nicely, but its some work...id also want it painted all black. I like the sleeper status. If you get in a minor accident you also trash the intercooler, not so much with the ER's. They also hold their value GREAT, no problem to flip them and lose only $100-$200.
I was planning on water/meth initally.... With the ARD bipipes ill have the bungs all welded in and ready to go for next year if i so choose, but right now im gonna skip. I will be using stock manifolds, once im ***** deep in the engine bay i might ship em off to VAST for a p'n'p and ceramic coating. Im not sure yet though, one of the things im flip floping on...
I really should be starting any day but i work 70+ hours and 7 days a week so i havent had the time. I just keep working, cashing checks, and buying parts. My goal was august 1st, who knows though.
I was planning on water/meth initally.... With the ARD bipipes ill have the bungs all welded in and ready to go for next year if i so choose, but right now im gonna skip. I will be using stock manifolds, once im ***** deep in the engine bay i might ship em off to VAST for a p'n'p and ceramic coating. Im not sure yet though, one of the things im flip floping on...
I really should be starting any day but i work 70+ hours and 7 days a week so i havent had the time. I just keep working, cashing checks, and buying parts. My goal was august 1st, who knows though.