Another 2g 3" turboback on EBAY for only $218 shipped!

RedTurboEclipse · Jan 11, 2009

oh wow this beats the SS Autochrome one which was (but no longer available and if it is much more expensive) that was $240 shipped which I reviewed here and other members here have..

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...bay-3-turboback-downpipe-catback-exhaust.html
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/new...er-turboback-exhaust-installed-pics-vids.html

but now an even cheaper alternative, which is probably the same thing rebadged under option racing brand..

eBay Motors: 95-99 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GSX DOWNPIPE+CATBACK EXHAUST (item 350150136348 end time Feb-05-09 20:53:04 PST)

the picture in the auction shows what seems to be a GST system, but I contacted them and they are indeed the GSX AWD one. they seemed to be very informed about the difference of the 2.

I would buy this if I didn't already have mine. I thought $240 for downpipe and catback shipped was a deal, this is even better. Perhaps someone out there is looking to purchase, if you do please review it for us.

i did find a picture of the proper downpipe that should be included in the package

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it looks like there is a significant necking down where it meets the catback. the SS autochrome one does not at all.

Dsmj89 · Jan 11, 2009

Wow what a heck of a deal. I would buy it if i weren't looking to run straight piping.

FMFGSX · Jan 14, 2009

I did email them about the piping size and it's 2.5"

FenixTX717 · Jan 14, 2009

booo for 2.5" but then again for a full turbo back for that price it's a good deal! i remember picking my catback up for 200 shipped

RedTurboEclipse · Jan 14, 2009

ill triple check on the size, i know someone who works there. ill tell him to check for us.

EC17PSE · Jan 15, 2009

i say try it the only thing that can go wrong is in a few years might rust a little or the hanger at the rear is slightly off! try it and post what you think it the parts feedbacks/reviews and let people know

knochgoon24 · Jan 15, 2009

Too bad it necks down at BOTH ends of the downpipe. I guess they made it so it would directly replace the stock parts. (sans cat)

RedTurboEclipse · Jan 15, 2009

the 2.5" from the start of the downpipe is fine..

the biggest concern is the neck down at the end that connects to the catback.

i contacted someone at option so they can check for us.. the piping is indeed 3" but it does neck down to 2.5 at the end of the downpipe as you can see in the pic, but its 3" other than that.. and before the flex which is true to most systems.

still a good price imo. apparently they have been selling like "hotcakes" is it anybody here? let us know how it is

crimsondragon · Jan 15, 2009

Yikes. Mine was $240 shipped. And I didn't even have the luxury of getting it all shipped at once. Seperate auctions. That neckdown sucks. For someone who hates it, not only will they have to do the catback side, but also the downpipe side. Mine necks at the catback which I find is bad enough.

timmmyg · Jan 15, 2009

crimsondragon said:
Yikes. Mine was $240 shipped. And I didn't even have the luxury of getting it all shipped at once. Seperate auctions. That neckdown sucks. For someone who hates it, not only will they have to do the catback side, but also the downpipe side. Mine necks at the catback which I find is bad enough.

Seems like a very small section that necks down. Almost unnoticeable. It couldn't possibly effect it that much, like a fraction of a hp, maybe?

Tim :talon:

crimsondragon · Jan 15, 2009

Maybe, but it's the idea that it's not full true turboback that gets to me. And it's ugly.

kawboy · Jan 15, 2009

How does the neck not make it a true turboback? It still replaces your exhaust from the turbo, back.

FenixTX717 · Jan 15, 2009

ok for the price it's great! then just take it to a exhaust shop and have them fix the neck downs. . .it is still cheaper than the name brands and do relatively the same performance. 3" ss piping is piping. . . .ya know?

FMFGSX · Jan 15, 2009

I emailed them again today to see if they had any pictures of the GSX system. Was told they don't have one yet.

crimsondragon · Jan 15, 2009

kawboy said:
How does the neck not make it a true turboback? It still replaces your exhaust from the turbo, back.

Oops I meant to put "true 3" turboback." Regardless, when I think of exhaust systems, I think of highways. And seeing a 6 lane highway go down to a 4 lane highway pisses me off. Same concept.

timmmyg · Jan 16, 2009

Just ordered. I'll be sure to let you guys know the results.

gdmbat85 · Jan 16, 2009

i chopped up part of an ebay exhaust to make my exhaust. they seem to be well made and look good, only problem is the pipes are really thin. It'll prob rust through after several years. my friend had an ebay exhaust on his 300zx which rusted through, but i dont know how long it was on the car.

timmmyg · Jan 16, 2009

Rust isn't that big of an issue in TN. Hopefully it'll hold up a little bit longer down here.

Badgst96 · Jan 16, 2009

Thats a great deal thats where I bought my exhaust.. One problem was the the neck that lines up with the o2 housing is 2.5" then turns into a full 3" down pipe eliminating the cat.. The other problem was the "cat-back" part of the system was also designed to bolt up to the stock 2.5" catylic converter.. So you pretty much have a 2.5" end trying to match a 3" end and the exhaust tip is not a full 3" tip its still 2.5".. Thats eaby for ya but nothing your local exhaust shop cant fix :thumb:

I had it all made to be a "true" turbo-back for $80 and a case of corona :shhh:

FMFGSX · Jan 16, 2009

timmmyg said:
Just ordered. I'll be sure to let you guys know the results.

Post some pictures of the setup. I'm looking to pick one of these up, add a highflow cat and a stock looking muffler.

jumpfroggy · Jun 20, 2009

Digging up an old thread here... was this from the "optionracing" ebayer? I'm looking at their exhausts, but it looks like $200 shipped for the cat back alone, then +$100 for the downpipe. Just curious, seems like a lot of the (cheap/ebay) exhaust sellers are raising prices.

RadDsm · Jun 20, 2009

$300 shipped for a whole 3" turboback is not bad. Better than paying $600-$800 for just a namebrand catback.

munk · Jun 20, 2009

what about
CATBACK EXHAUST 95-99 Turbo Mitsubishi Eclipse GST ONLY:eBay Motors (item 380126711921 end time Jun-23-09 20:27:59 PDT)
or 95 96 97 98 99 Eclipse GST Talon Catback Exhaust :eBay Motors (item 260430054730 end time Jun-23-09 11:18:14 PDT)

i figer if u hit them with a lil rustoleum it would help them from rusting

jumpfroggy · Jun 20, 2009

RadDsm said:
$300 shipped for a whole 3" turboback is not bad. Better than paying $600-$800 for just a namebrand catback.

Yeah, so true. I'll probably end up buying from them anyway, just wanted to see. I tried getting in touch with SSAC, but they're OOS of the 2G AWD and wont get any for about a month or so. They said they still had some kind of discount going on, but didn't say what. I'm in desperate need though (I literally pulled into my driveway with my mid-pipe DRAGGING ON THE GROUND!), so I'm not going to wait.

munk said:
what about
CATBACK EXHAUST 95-99 Turbo Mitsubishi Eclipse GST ONLY:eBay Motors (item 380126711921 end time Jun-23-09 20:27:59 PDT)
or 95 96 97 98 99 Eclipse GST Talon Catback Exhaust :eBay Motors (item 260430054730 end time Jun-23-09 11:18:14 PDT)

i figer if u hit them with a lil rustoleum it would help them from rusting

I'm AWD, so those wont work for me (super cheap though!). I've actually been considering painting an ebay exhaust to help with rust... it's killer here in new england.

munk · Jun 20, 2009

jumpfroggy said:
Yeah, so true. I'll probably end up buying from them anyway, just wanted to see. I tried getting in touch with SSAC, but they're OOS of the 2G AWD and wont get any for about a month or so. They said they still had some kind of discount going on, but didn't say what. I'm in desperate need though (I literally pulled into my driveway with my mid-pipe DRAGGING ON THE GROUND!), so I'm not going to wait.

I'm AWD, so those wont work for me (super cheap though!). I've actually been considering painting an ebay exhaust to help with rust... it's killer here in new england.

Yea i live in Maine so its terrible but i do plan to put my car away for winter i have a winter beater

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