 3s swap Downpipes, what other options, about to make my own! |
 Mar 11, 2007 - 2:16 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Sep 9, '02 From Scranton, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%)  |
okay, so like many i have the ebay 3in Turbo xs pipe. its cracked again for the 4/5th time. i have the bracket that bolts to the block as well... im going to reweld it again and add a flex in my secondary but im looking for other options to just replace this thing. if the cost is more than its worth im going to be looking into fabbing my own up 3in and a thicker gauge material. i can make my own flanges are work and have option to do steel/ stainless/ and aluminum... with the warmer weather coming soon, and having my se-r and a bike, i am not concerned with down time either... let the options and comments come! thanks guys!
(ps: i know i havent been around for a while but ive been busy with a new degree program i got into in the fall, and full time work (welding and machining) ive had no real time! looking forward to seeing the most of my locals at the next DWG meet. hey, whens island open!? i got some new wheels too! 5th gens, freshly powdered coated charcoal...   
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Mar 11, 2007 - 4:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '06 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
How many times did it crack with the bracket in place? Where did it crack? BTW the wheels look great! This post has been edited by toyotacrazy: Mar 11, 2007 - 4:02 PM |
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Mar 11, 2007 - 7:10 PM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
berk technology is pretty close to releasing theyre V3 of theyre downpipe. its VERY nice, with its own 3" flex section, and a VERY nice stamped, 1 peice bellmouth section.
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Mar 11, 2007 - 7:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '04 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE(presure2 @ Mar 11, 2007 - 5:10 PM) [snapback]535333[/snapback] berk technology is pretty close to releasing theyre V3 of theyre downpipe. its VERY nice, with its own 3" flex section, and a VERY nice stamped, 1 peice bellmouth section. Looks pretty good |
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Mar 11, 2007 - 7:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
cracknomore!
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Mar 11, 2007 - 8:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '06 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
cool. Please post it if they release it.
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Mar 12, 2007 - 1:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Hmmm. I was going to just make a really sturdy support for my V1 Berk Tech, I might consider copying the flex section of the V3 though. Its not a bad idea and a pretty simple fix to the problem.
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Mar 12, 2007 - 1:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Mar 12, 2007 - 2:42 AM) [snapback]535451[/snapback] Hmmm. I was going to just make a really sturdy support for my V1 Berk Tech, I might consider copying the flex section of the V3 though. Its not a bad idea and a pretty simple fix to the problem. i have a v1 berk on my car and ive never had any problems with it. had it on there for a while now too. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Mar 12, 2007 - 2:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
True, I picked mine up because it was Berk Tech and they're made well....should be fine. I think as long as its supported with a bracket its a huge help.
Now if it was an XS or SS Autocrap....forget about it, I'd weld on a flex section tomorrow. 
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Mar 12, 2007 - 5:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '06 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
I just put the xs power on my car a few weeks ago
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Mar 12, 2007 - 8:02 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
You put that bracket on I gave you right? Make sure you do.
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Mar 12, 2007 - 11:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '06 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE(Supersprynt @ Mar 12, 2007 - 8:02 AM) [snapback]535505[/snapback] You put that bracket on I gave you right? Make sure you do. I certainly did. |
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Mar 12, 2007 - 12:28 PM
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QUOTE(presure2 @ Mar 11, 2007 - 6:10 PM) [snapback]535333[/snapback] berk technology is pretty close to releasing theyre V3 of theyre downpipe. Manny, are they really getting close? I have been watching over at mr2oc for a while and the dates seem to keep slipping. Have you talked to Bryan lately? Is there a more realistic date of release? -------------------- |
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Mar 12, 2007 - 3:43 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE(WALKER @ Mar 12, 2007 - 12:28 PM) [snapback]535561[/snapback] QUOTE(presure2 @ Mar 11, 2007 - 6:10 PM) [snapback]535333[/snapback] berk technology is pretty close to releasing theyre V3 of theyre downpipe. Manny, are they really getting close? I have been watching over at mr2oc for a while and the dates seem to keep slipping. Have you talked to Bryan lately? Is there a more realistic date of release? all he's waiting on is the production peices at this point. he already has a guy testing one in CA, at this point im figuring by late march or so they'll prolly start rolling out. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Mar 12, 2007 - 5:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From HOUSTON Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
any word on pricing???
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Mar 12, 2007 - 6:23 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE(quicknstyle @ Mar 12, 2007 - 5:51 PM) [snapback]535673[/snapback] any word on pricing??? from what ive read, ~200-225. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Mar 12, 2007 - 7:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 9, '02 From Scranton, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
QUOTE(presure2 @ Mar 12, 2007 - 4:23 PM) [snapback]535688[/snapback] QUOTE(quicknstyle @ Mar 12, 2007 - 5:51 PM) [snapback]535673[/snapback] any word on pricing??? from what ive read, ~200-225. if they can keep that price ill be ordering it. wonder if they will have any coating options... |
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Mar 14, 2007 - 9:48 PM
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i have to get mine custom made...
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Mar 16, 2007 - 6:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 9, '02 From Scranton, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
any contact info for berk tech?
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Mar 16, 2007 - 6:10 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
check out his thread on mr2oc in the 3sgte>vendors forum.
the site is www.berktechnology.com -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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