Direct fit?

[2G Josh]

Is this a direct fit for a stock gst? I have been reading posts all day and cant quite figure it out. I'm eventually getting a turbo back exhaust and im just planning it out right now. So willa 2.5 inlet fit onto my stock setup?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/95-99-Mitsu...ipse|Submodel:GST&hash=item339444105e&vxp=mtr

 

[Maes]

yes a 2.5 will fit to stock setup. Question is since its off ebay will it fit period. Check the peoples reviews that have bought them to see what they say. I know I bought an ebay downpipe for my 90 and it wasn't even close to fitting I sent it back and made them send me a return shipping label not my fault it didn't fit.

 

[2G Josh]

yes a 2.5 will fit to stock setup. Question is since its off ebay will it fit period. Check the peoples reviews that have bought them to see what they say. I know I bought an ebay downpipe for my 90 and it wasn't even close to fitting I sent it back and made them send me a return shipping label not my fault it didn't fit.

Thanks for the info man. I appreciate it. I'll check the reviews so I don't make any mistakes.


Oh... And another question.. Would getting a down pipe like this one delete my cat? If so is there any risk involved in that?

 

[Maes]

No it will not delete your cat. more than likely since it is off of ebay you would have to get a straight pipe "test pipe" made to fit to your existing exhaust. You have to remember is prolly designed by the Chinese but its just steel its either going to rust really fast or not. Like I said hopefully someone would have commented on the reviews but I highly doubt it makes a perfect bolt of to your stock cat brotha

 

[2G Josh]

Should I delete the car anyways though? What are the pros and cons to removing it? Thanks in advance brotha.

 

[Maes]

If you ask me delete the cat you get better flow. then you have to do the o2 sensor eliminate mod for 2g and you should be good. better flow means more power

 

[2G Josh]

I'll look up how to do the o2 delete so I don't bother you with more noob questions

 

[Maes]

You will be satisfied with the sound and results my friend you cannot go wrong

 

[Silver gryffon]

The only issue with deleting the cat is passing emission tests.

 

[synthetek]

That downpipe will delete your cat.

 

[Maes]

That flex section looks really small

 

[Andrew_99_GST]

I just ordered one from that exact posting yesterday. So I will inform you this weekend if it fits.

 

[Andrew_99_GST]

With the holidays it hasn't gotten here yet. Sorry for the delay.

 

[guseclipse]

No eBay down pipe. The flanges leak. Save up and get a quality one. You will spend double money getting eBay down pipe then A good one. Do it right the first time.

 

[Andrew_99_GST]

No eBay down pipe. The flanges leak. Save up and get a quality one. You will spend double money getting eBay down pipe then A good one. Do it right the first time.

IMO, it's wrong to group all "ebay" downpipes into one group. They all come from different manufactures. To say that ALL of them leak, is not right.

 

[Silver gryffon]

That is true, but I'd still feel safer with a new one from a manufacturer I know and trust. I don't like guessing, but that's just me.

 

[Andrew_99_GST]

That is true, but I'd still feel safer with a new one from a manufacturer I know and trust. I don't like guessing, but that's just me.

Which I understand that completely. However, a lot of people agree with me, that a pipe is a pipe. Not sure what would make the flange leak.

 

[Maes]

Weak flanges made out of low quality steel and they warp when welded

 

[guseclipse]

This is correct^

 

[crimsondragon]

Nothing a machine shop can't fix. Or just get a file and go to town with it. I've had my exhaust for 6 years and though there are small surface rust spots all over due to it being cheap stainless steel, I have never had issues with flanges sealing when used with gaskets. YMMV.

 

[FilmerDude]

Try to find a quality downpipe off the classifieds or on CL. Can't go wrong for a nice quality part thats used instead of a cheap thing that doesn't last.

 

[Dsmkauai]

I scored my 3" busher racing dowpipe off here for the gvr4! Just have to be patient and watch and wait!

 

[Andrew_99_GST]

Usually it says what type of steel it's made out of. Sadly, this one doesn't.

However, a lot of people have awesome luck with 100$ catbacks. I wonder why a 100$ downpipe would be any different.

 

[streetraceboi]

I've been running an SRS "eBay" full turbo back for awhile now with no issues.

 

[Silver gryffon]

Wow. Hard to believe that you can get a cat-back for $100