Hey group I have an evo3 O2 installed and having issues with downpipe hitting transfer case. I know the angle is different but does anyone sell a compatible downpipe or know a work around to get it to fit properly? It's for 1G AWD by the way.

Road Race Engineering used to make a down pipe specifically for the Evo3 O2 housing (They might still, I'm not sure). Other than that your best bet is to have an exhaust shop modify your down pipe so that it fits correctly.

SOADweskey said:

Road Race Engineering used to make a down pipe specifically for the Evo3 O2 housing (They might still, I'm not sure). Other than that your best bet is to have an exhaust shop modify your down pipe so that it fits correctly.

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Thanks, it's no longer on their website. I might still call them, it wouldn't hurt

They made me a down pipe about a year ago so they probably still have the welding jig.

I would just buy a cheap tubular off eBay. I have one that's works great.

^agreed. The JM/Megan eBay tubular knock off is about $50 shipped and I've been running it for years. Just check the flanges when you get it. Totally eliminated my boost creep.

Indeed. Definitely check the flanges. Not a bad deal for 50-60 bucks.

SOADweskey said:

They made me a down pipe about a year ago so they probably still have the welding jig.

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This would be awesome. If would save me from having to remove the entire turbo setup just to replace the O2.

I think you may be able to get the o2 off without removing the turbo. Not certain though.

You can get the 02 off without removing the turbo.. disconnect your battery in case the housing touches your alternator (ask me how I know ) and you may have to bend the dipstick a bit.

mosul210 said:

Hey group I have an evo3 O2 installed and having issues with downpipe hitting transfer case. I know the angle is different but does anyone sell a compatible downpipe or know a work around to get it to fit properly? It's for 1G AWD by the way.

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Have a shop cut/re-weld the flange at the needed angle.

UPDATE: Problem solved. Just got off the phone with RRE and they are going to make me a downpipe with the proper flange and angle.

Thanks to everyone who responded and tried to help!

I can't believe they even do DSM stuff any more. Their DSM website is literally the same as when I graduated high school 15 years ago.

Vegas smith said:

I can't believe they even do DSM stuff any more. Their DSM website is literally the same as when I graduated high school 15 years ago.

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I know, I took a gamble and it paid off. They were extremely helpful and from my conversation with them still have some love for DSMs.

RRE still has love for the DSM crowd. But like most shops they need to pay rent so they focus their efforts on customers who spend money.

you're showing your age there Vegas.

Vegas smith said:

I can't believe they even do DSM stuff any more. Their DSM website is literally the same as when I graduated high school 15 years ago.

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Don't forget the lovely order form!

19gsx91 said:

you're showing your age there Vegas.

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Back then, RRE was THE place to order from. Them and Buschur. And I'm not kidding about their website not changing one bit in 15 years. It's like a time capsule. I miss my old RRE license plate.

SOADweskey said:

They made me a down pipe about a year ago so they probably still have the welding jig.

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Do you remember how long it took to get your order by chance? I placed my order with them 4 weeks ago today and still have not heard from them.

mosul210 said:

Do you remember how long it took to get your order by chance? I placed my order with them 4 weeks ago today and still have not heard from them.

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Off the top of my head I don't but it may have been a while. I ordered it while I was out of the country on deployment so I only cared that it was there when I got back.

Have you tried calling in the mid-afternoon west coast time? That is when I have the best luck getting them on the phone.