Downpipes and CAT bypass

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  • s2avant
    S2Forum Fiend
    • Jul 2003
    • 2426

    #1

    Downpipes and CAT bypass

    I'm looking to replace my downpipe and cats, along with the y-sections, with a single pipe from the turbo to the centre box. The cats are on there last legs and the MOT isn't an issue as being in the trade you get to know some very dubious MOT testers. (i.e Passed a Golf I took in with no headlights or seatbelts fitted and only one seat because it 'looked good' on 17's!!!! )

    What I need to find though is somewhere I can get the work done. I have spoken to milltek about their sports cat setup but they want £220 for the downpipe on it's own (and that includes 20% off). I've also been in touch with powerflow but they tell me they won't make a downpipe full stop.

    I know a few of you have had custom downpipes made, where did you get them done? and how much where they?

    I would imagine a downpipe with separate wastegate exhaust 'a la mister halligan' would prove to be cheapest to build as it negates the need to blend the two pipes together.

    Any ideas greatfully recieved,

    Ben
    the best intentions are fraught with disappointment - gil grissom

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  • Mark Halligan
    S2Forum Fiend
    • Jul 2003
    • 2001
    • Country: England

    #2
    Ben,

    I had mine made here:



    By a fella called Clive who does some of the best fabrication that I have ever seen and really takes pride in his work.
    It was more than the Milltek DP though, I dont know if you are still thinking of using the SQ EM, but if you are, you will have to have a DP made, the Milltek one will not fit as it is made for the standard S2/RS2 configuration.


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    • s2avant
      S2Forum Fiend
      • Jul 2003
      • 2426

      #3
      Mark,

      I'm moving back towards the RS2 manifold and turbo (or maybe hybrid) as it will be an easier install (both mechanically and on the pocket).

      Out of curiousity what did your downpipe cost, roughly?

      Ben
      the best intentions are fraught with disappointment - gil grissom

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      • Mark Halligan
        S2Forum Fiend
        • Jul 2003
        • 2001
        • Country: England

        #4
        Ben,

        £450

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        • Sweeper
          S2Forum Extremist
          • Jul 2003
          • 1317
          • Country: Latvia

          #5
          Mark: Just for the record. It is made of gold or platinum (J450)?

          Anyway what material is used and what thicknes ?

          Thanks in advance.

          P.S. Just wandering , will titanium work as downpipe ?
          Vadim.

          New engine (mechanical PKM head) , Alcon 332mm brakes , Pauter rods , Mahle pistons, GT30R , kw v2 sucpension , new exhaust. 608HP. For SALE !

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          • Mark Halligan
            S2Forum Fiend
            • Jul 2003
            • 2001
            • Country: England

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            Mark: Just for the record. It is made of gold or platinum (J450)?

            Sweeper, its made out of rare metals salvaged from a crashed alien craft

            Seriously though its 3inch diameter stainless tube, I'm not sure about it's thickness.

            Mark.

            PS to be fair, that price includes the full de-cat back to the middle box too.
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