Hey all, was curious if anyone has or is currently running the Eurosport Tuning downpipe. If so, how do they like it? I was looking at the IPD DP which I know would be a solid product, but at about $150 less($749.00 for EST) I'm really tempted to go this route. Assuming ofcourse it's a quality DP. The only think I noticed visually is that the EST dp seems to have a bit harsher turn right after the flange... Wondering how that would effect flow. Anyway, any feedback would be appreciated!
Chris
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 10:32 PM
White '96 855 Turbo - Voxx MG3 17x7s, 302mm with E-line slotted rotors, M56H, ARD White Tune, MSD coil, Kingsborne 8mm wires, Hallman Pro mbc @ 15psi, Kinugawa Adj. WG, Short ram w/ Snabb intake pipe, Snabb manifold spacer, Heat wrapping, Silicone and Poly errywhere, Forge CBV, 27x6x3.5 FMIC, R mani, Full OBX w/ Coated DP, Bilsteins with IPDs, Angel eye headlights w/ HID retrofit, E-Z lip, blacked out and debadged. Future mods - '05 B5244T5, 19t w/ ARD billet wheel, Greens, and ARD blue
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 10:42 PM
I've been running the EST angle flange DP for roughly 2+ years and its fantastic, top quality. Direct bolt on, no fitment issues, and the hi-flow cat that comes with it passes emissions with flying colors. Great DP in my opinion.
Lee 1998 S70 T5M; 113K+ miles; IPD Stage III ECU; 18T turbo @18.5psi; ---13.605 @ 105.39 mph ---
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 10:53 PM
Sweeeet! Looks like I'll be going with the EST dp then. Not too worried about it passing emissions, even though I'm in CA... Haha. I have a smog shop here I always go to that doesn't give a sh-. Used my MSD CARB sticker for my FMIC, no questions. Haha. Thanks for the reply! Stoked to see how it works on my setup.
Chris
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White '96 855 Turbo - Voxx MG3 17x7s, 302mm with E-line slotted rotors, M56H, ARD White Tune, MSD coil, Kingsborne 8mm wires, Hallman Pro mbc @ 15psi, Kinugawa Adj. WG, Short ram w/ Snabb intake pipe, Snabb manifold spacer, Heat wrapping, Silicone and Poly errywhere, Forge CBV, 27x6x3.5 FMIC, R mani, Full OBX w/ Coated DP, Bilsteins with IPDs, Angel eye headlights w/ HID retrofit, E-Z lip, blacked out and debadged. Future mods - '05 B5244T5, 19t w/ ARD billet wheel, Greens, and ARD blue
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 11:22 PM
Check the Announcements forum as EST was having an exhaust sale. Forget if it was April or May.
Darn, ended in April.
I think IPD has their sale coming up soon.
Darn, ended in April.
I think IPD has their sale coming up soon.
Lee 1998 S70 T5M; 113K+ miles; IPD Stage III ECU; 18T turbo @18.5psi; ---13.605 @ 105.39 mph ---
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 11:54 PM
find an obx one............much cheaper
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 12:02 AM
EST and IPD downpipes are nice but too pricey. OBX are alright but the welds scare me on most of their products. Getting one made for you at a local shop for $150-300 is the best option in my opinion. You also get something made to your specs.
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 12:51 AM
Well I was originally just going to go full OBX. But... I'm sure I wouldn't have been satisfied with the quality in the long run. You get what you pay for! Well, sometimes you get lucky... Haha. I have no problems with paying more for something I know is going to last though. As far as fabbing the DP, I was considering this route as well. I'd rather just go with the direct fit DP. Saves me some work that way.
Chris
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White '96 855 Turbo - Voxx MG3 17x7s, 302mm with E-line slotted rotors, M56H, ARD White Tune, MSD coil, Kingsborne 8mm wires, Hallman Pro mbc @ 15psi, Kinugawa Adj. WG, Short ram w/ Snabb intake pipe, Snabb manifold spacer, Heat wrapping, Silicone and Poly errywhere, Forge CBV, 27x6x3.5 FMIC, R mani, Full OBX w/ Coated DP, Bilsteins with IPDs, Angel eye headlights w/ HID retrofit, E-Z lip, blacked out and debadged. Future mods - '05 B5244T5, 19t w/ ARD billet wheel, Greens, and ARD blue
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 01:58 AM
I was one of the first ones to get the OBX tuboback. The OBX downpipe in particular isn't the best quality. The weld near the top was really poor causing a big slit to open up. I had to take it off and have it tig welded.
If you do decide to go with OBX, I would have a shop re-do that one weld for an extra $20 to save money and trouble in the long run.
If you do decide to go with OBX, I would have a shop re-do that one weld for an extra $20 to save money and trouble in the long run.
Edited by TBM, 09 May 2012 - 01:59 AM.
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 03:07 AM
They no longer have the weld near the top. My kit (OBX) is around 2 years old and zero problems with it.
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 03:09 AM
They no longer have the weld near the top. My kit (OBX) is around 2 years old and zero problems with it.
Like I said I was one of the first ones to get a kit
...I think its been like 3 years....maybe 4? Good to know they corrected that issue.
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 11:56 AM
I recently had my weld at the flange for the OBX fail. I knew it was only a matter of time, it's pretty much a no filler fusion weld.
Doesn't matter much to me as I just re-welded it. But to some it may.
Been running it ~2.5 years or more now.
Doesn't matter much to me as I just re-welded it. But to some it may.
Been running it ~2.5 years or more now.
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 12:21 PM
I WAS the first one with the OBX setup. I like it so much I have had 5 others since. Never had the first problem. The vband clamps arent the best but they work. It is by far the best bang for the buck out there. I have never had the first problem with any of the kits I have owned.
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 12:23 PM
Yeah the v-band clamps are junky, but you can get better ones on eBay too.. i mean in the category of "bang for buck" the OBX dp excels.
With parts/time, I wouldn't be able to make one cheaper. Unless I had everything I needed just laying around.
With parts/time, I wouldn't be able to make one cheaper. Unless I had everything I needed just laying around.
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