dustin280zx Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 This is where I bought mine, cheapest I found. http://stores.ebay.com/Mandrel-Bending-Solutions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustorbust Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Man I dont want to be a pain but do you have any pictures showing the downpipe to the crossmember? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Man I dont want to be a pain but do you have any pictures showing the downpipe to the crossmember? The only pictures I think I got of the down pipe are on page three of this thread. I'm at college right now or else I'd take some pictures for you. It's not that hard and it only took me an afternoon to do the exhaust. A buddy would make it go quicker and less stressfull as I only had a jackstand. I'll take some pictures when I go home next which might be this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustorbust Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Cool thanks, hey with the turbo mounted that low have you had any problems with the return to the pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Cool thanks, hey with the turbo mounted that low have you had any problems with the return to the pan? No. Just make sure your return in the pan is lower than the turbo. Just as long there is a slight gradient towards the pan when the car is sitting normal you'll be fine. Mine is about 1/2" and a -12an return line helps too. Make sure the Return in the pan is above the oil level in the pan also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 what did you say your running for the bov and wastegate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 I've got questions about the wastegate and BOV. I got them off ebay (tial knockoffs). They are XO2 Racing. The only thing bad I've heard about them is that they need a lock nut on the diaphram (10-32mm I think) and that the diaphrams broke or warped on some guys. Alot of guys are using them with no problems at all. The good thing is that you can put tial internals in them and basically have a tial wastegate for alot less. I haven't had any trouble with my wastegate or BOV. That is wth the 50mm BOV and the 60mm BLUE wastegate. Remember its the BIG BLUE wastegate and not the BIG PURPLE wastegate. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/60MM-Wastegate-V-BAND-2JZGTE-7MGTE-RB26-Adjustable_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a543Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem270299441303QQitemZ270299441303QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories You can find them cheaper from other sellers. The cheapest I've seen is 129+shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 I found some more pics that I didn't know was taken. The 3160 was without the hood and me in it. I weigh 210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustorbust Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Hey dustin is your crossover 2.5 or 3 inch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Hey dustin is your crossover 2.5 or 3 inch? It is 2.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a6t8vw Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 It is 2.5" wonder what the diffrences are between 2.5 and 3" hotside piping... i chose to go the 2.5" route ive been working on the rollcage mostly but heres where im at with the exhaust im gonna dump the 5" out the fender, should help spool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I will be following this thread and starting on my project shortly. So far this is good thread info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 3"= bigger area = more exhaust to build pressure=less spool It would be benificial at a higher rpm though. A 350 isn't a wise choice for 3" crossover. Besides unless you cut the flange off those headers ( it's roughly 2.5") it wouldn't benifit you anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 3"= bigger area = more exhaust to build pressure=less spoolIt would be benificial at a higher rpm though. A 350 isn't a wise choice for 3" crossover. Besides unless you cut the flange off those headers ( it's roughly 2.5") it wouldn't benifit you anyway. you lost me on this one ours saying the 3" pipe is to large I would think 3" would be great i guess with it being dumped so short maybe but if your running a full exhaust wouldnt it be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Man I dont want to be a pain but do you have any pictures showing the downpipe to the crossmember? I second this I would love to see how you fed this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 you lost me on this one ours saying the 3" pipe is to large I would think 3" would be great i guess with it being dumped so short maybe but if your running a full exhaust wouldnt it be good? No the size of a Crossover Pipe affects the spool time. Think about it...You have a 2 gallons of air and you put one gallon in a 3/4 gallon container and one gallon in 1/2 gallon container. Which one is going the have more pressure? Pressure makes the turbo spool. More pressure the faster spool. This is why guys that can't get their turbos to spool block half (or partial) of the turbo flange off, but it hurts their top end. Then the butterflies came about. http://www.spracingonline.com/store/Sound_Performance_Quick_Spool_Valve/3643 http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=45148.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 I second this I would love to see how you fed this I'll get pics guys...I'm leaving as soon as I finish typing this message to go home for the holiday and I'll take some. Just the downpipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'll get pics guys...I'm leaving as soon as I finish typing this message to go home for the holiday and I'll take some. Just the downpipe? Id love alot more pics lol of how you ran the pipes etc etc watsegate mount too. Hey have a good holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin280zx Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Yea I know it's dirty and there's oil on it. I haven't cleaned it since I last ran it. I'm doing the cosmetic work over winter break if I have time. The bend isn't as bad as it looks. It's smoothed out inside and I know the welds don't look the greatest, but they work. You can do it another way I thought of. Split(make a Y) the 5" into two 2.5 or 3" and run them on both sides of the motor. It MIGHT work but the Y will have to be almost right off the turbo. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 arnt you worried about hitting the it looks fairly low (o2 sensor) what size pipe are you running out? looks like 3"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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