im running a 3" downpipe, but my turbo is relocated so kinda have more room, ill be ordering one of those flexys today, as im going full 3" system, probs get the 4" one lol.
I think I went 3" mandrel bend, cut as short as possible so it didn't hit the gear linkages, then a reducer to a 2.5" short flexi, to another cone reducer to 2.25" to attach to the leftover standard downpipe.
(02-11-2013, 01:43 PM)padge Wrote: [ -> ]im running a 3" downpipe, but my turbo is relocated so kinda have more room, ill be ordering one of those flexys today, as im going full 3" system, probs get the 4" one lol.
Mmm, not helpful!
(02-11-2013, 02:18 PM)Ricky Wrote: [ -> ]I think I went 3" mandrel bend, cut as short as possible so it didn't hit the gear linkages, then a reducer to a 2.5" short flexi, to another cone reducer to 2.25" to attach to the leftover standard downpipe.
You went from the 3" bend straight to a short reducer then to flexi?
Surely your better off having 3" for a slightly longer period or does it literally just matter for that inital 90* bend to help with the initial flow?
2.5 will be fine
Running 2.5 turbo back on the gt22v which has been good for 200+
3 inch is just more likely to foul things
I was worried about space tbh.
(02-11-2013, 02:35 PM)zx_volcane Wrote: [ -> ]2.5 will be fine
Running 2.5 turbo back on the gt22v which has been good for 200+
3 inch is just more likely to foul things
You have a 2.5" bend off the turbo? I always thought 3" was the ideal size, but it's just from reading with no actual evidence..!
(02-11-2013, 02:36 PM)Ricky Wrote: [ -> ]I was worried about space tbh.
It's going on my 205 so I should be worried about space too!
my 3" downpipe clears linkages
I thought the 205 actually had more space behind the engine?
FFS I've already make a thread about this! I am going for a 3" elbow into a reducer to 2.25 inches, it should be sufficient, it's not worth scrapping the rest of your 2.25 inch system for any performance gain you might have from a 2.5 inch system.
(02-11-2013, 03:32 PM)306Puggy Wrote: [ -> ]FFS I've already make a thread about this! I am going for a 3" elbow into a reducer to 2.25 inches, it should be sufficient, it's not worth scrapping the rest of your 2.25 inch system for any performance gain you might have from a 2.5 inch system.
Fairly certain the 205's exhaust goes as small as 1.75"-2" at points..
standard xud pipe is 2" im sure?
(02-11-2013, 03:36 PM)padge Wrote: [ -> ]standard xud pipe is 2" im sure?
I'm fairly certain its a 1.8D exhaust but then it wouldn't fit so might be a 1.8DT exhaust..
that tight bend is exactly what you need...
then a little bit of straight, then a 4" flexi.
then a 60degree bend I believe...or maybe its 45...have to check then I would drop to 2.5" as it makes the rest much cheaper
There is more room in a 205 bay!
you're right about the exhaust mate. Mines 2" and narrows right down before each box
3" downpipe
you can see how close it is the the linkages.
Mine isnt welded or fitted yet but it'll be a 3" v-band clamp into this
(02-11-2013, 01:43 PM)padge Wrote: [ -> ]im running a 3" downpipe, but my turbo is relocated so kinda have more room, ill be ordering one of those flexys today, as im going full 3" system, probs get the 4" one lol.
Probs less room for downpipe with relocated turbo if im honest...And how is this relivant?
Other advice would be as said, use a mandrel short bent not long ones like in your links, as you will find they take up to much room / take you to far to one side out of the tunnel...And dont run the super short flexis, there so regid you may as well not bother, having a good flexi makes life SO much easier fitting exhaust etc, so well worth it.
I just found some cheap ass pipe too! Mill autos on trade, my local can get me 2meters of 2.5" for 8/9quid!
kinda relevant as I said id be using a 4" flexy, as he asked which one would be best, just some input.
That bend looks a bit Yeeehaaaa
(05-11-2013, 06:57 AM)Paul_13 Wrote: [ -> ]That bend looks a bit Yeeehaaaa
Yeah, it's a bit small/tight/pikey but it seems to be the one to go for!!
(03-11-2013, 10:23 PM)Tom Wrote: [ -> ]I just found some cheap ass pipe too! Mill autos on trade, my local can get me 2meters of 2.5" for 8/9quid!
Really?
Do they keep it in stock in town?
(06-11-2013, 09:18 AM)darrenjlobb Wrote: [ -> ] (03-11-2013, 10:23 PM)Tom Wrote: [ -> ]I just found some cheap ass pipe too! Mill autos on trade, my local can get me 2meters of 2.5" for 8/9quid!
Really?
Do they keep it in stock in town?
I'm definately popping to Mills when I get a chance to sneak away at work!
(06-11-2013, 09:20 AM)silverzx Wrote: [ -> ] (06-11-2013, 09:18 AM)darrenjlobb Wrote: [ -> ] (03-11-2013, 10:23 PM)Tom Wrote: [ -> ]I just found some cheap ass pipe too! Mill autos on trade, my local can get me 2meters of 2.5" for 8/9quid!
Really?
Do they keep it in stock in town?
I'm definately popping to Mills when I get a chance to sneak away at work!
That is cheap, assume not stainless but who cares at that price?