QTP electric exhaust cutout
2.5" SS cutout pipe
2.5" SS Cat- brand new off of an SRT 8
2.5" polished SS Vibrant 18" resonator
2.5" SLP gold firehawk tips
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Still need to buy: 2.5" SS weld flanges, 3" to 2.5" reducer for between cutout and cat, 2.5" 304 pipe, 2.5" 304 mandrel bends, 2.5" y-pipe.
So far the plan is, I will tack it together in my garage with my fluxcore MIG welder, then take it over to my cousins place and have him TIG it up.
Sounds like a great project! Keep us posted, cuz I wanna follow this!
ohhh I like those tips!
wow that should be a nice setup :) I have a similar hacked up version of that exhaust without the cuttouts .......all ghetto style TDC exhaust no mufflers, high flow cat (Meow :laugh:).....stock resonator......sounds awsome, looks like crap underneath but cant beat the sound!
Ken
Looks nice ;) That should unleash a few ponies....
Magnaflow SS Y-pipe showed up yesterday.
2.5" in and out.
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Did you ever finish this project?
Just to update this, got in on the mandrel bent SS catback group buy on w-body.com. Its made of 409 SS and is 2.5" piping.
Now I have to wait till spring when the TGP comes out of storage, so I can cut/weld in my resonator, cutout etc and fit it to the car.
Pics of catback.
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Will update again in the spring with install pics.
Quote from: GOT2B GM on January 04, 2009, 12:59:33 PM
Just to update this, got in on the mandrel bent SS catback group buy on w-body.com. Its made of 409 SS and is 2.5" piping.
Now I have to wait till spring when the TGP comes out of storage, so I can cut/weld in my resonator, cutout etc and fit it to the car
Will update again in the spring with install pics.
Mine is very similar but it's 3" from the turbo back till it splits into 2.5 to exit in the stock location... Plus my turbo exhaust side and down pipe will be ceramic coated to help dissipate heat... I love NC winters hardly any bad weather to slow me down... :icon_mrgreen:
flybynite, I don't know your car all too well, so correct me for mis-information.
I heard the 3" downpipe wasn't possible in the TGP's? I've not attempted it myself, however if it is certain that it will fit, then it is a definate for mine.
Quote from: flybynite on January 04, 2009, 06:33:09 PM
Mine is very similar but it's 3" from the turbo back till it splits into 2.5 to exit in the stock location... Plus my turbo exhaust side and down pipe will be ceramic coated to help dissipate heat... I love NC winters hardly any bad weather to slow me down... :icon_mrgreen:
Cool man, got any pics?
Get some soundclips when you finish that exhaust Matt. I'd imagine it will probably sound close to mine. All TGP's have just about the same tone no matter what exhaust is on them. :laugh:
Quote from: GOT2B GM on January 04, 2009, 08:59:51 PM
Cool man, got any pics?
Also interested in pics. ;)
Adam I'm still interested in the 3" downpipe when you make them. Hey can someone post up the link to the cat back group buy? Can you still get them it looks pretty clean.........Ken might be doing some exhaust work on the tgp this year ;)
Ken
Quote from: slick94prix on January 04, 2009, 07:48:59 PM
flybynite, I don't know your car all too well, so correct me for mis-information.
I heard the 3" downpipe wasn't possible in the TGP's? I've not attempted it myself, however if it is certain that it will fit, then it is a definate for mine.
Yes a 3" down pipe is pretty much impossible with the auto unless you are creative. So I will keep the turbine and wastegate exhaust flow separated till it passes between the cradle and tranny then it will merge into a single stick of 3". The 5-speed ones, I will keep them separated for at least 18" down from the turbo. By doing it this way you don't half to worry about them trying to flow together right after the turbo thus allowing your turbo to spool more quickly and have less of a restriction on the turbine wheel at high rpms.. ;) I have no pics as of yet.. My TGP is on the lift and is missing it's auto right now. So be patient and I will get some up soon...
Quote from: cobracmdr on January 05, 2009, 06:27:02 AM
Adam I'm still interested in the 3" downpipe when you make them.
Ken
No problem Ken, You will be one of the first to see... :icon_cool:
Quote from: flybynite on January 05, 2009, 05:43:03 PM
Yes a 3" down pipe is pretty much impossible with the auto unless you are creative. So I will keep the turbine and wastegate exhaust flow separated till it passes between the cradle and tranny then it will merge into a single stick of 3". The 5-speed ones, I will keep them separated for at least 18" down from the turbo. By doing it this way you don't half to worry about them trying to flow together right after the turbo thus allowing your turbo to spool more quickly and have less of a restriction on the turbine wheel at high rpms.. ;) I have no pics as of yet.. My TGP is on the lift and is missing it's auto right now. So be patient and I will get some up soon...
No problem Ken, You will be one of the first to see... :icon_cool:
Awesome! Well, I'm definately interested to see how it turns out. When do you expect it do be done?
Quote from: flybynite on January 05, 2009, 05:43:03 PM
No problem Ken, You will be one of the first to see... :icon_cool:
Thanks! Might have to take a road trip down there for a visit to the shop to pick it up and do a little work on my car ;)
Ken
Quote from: slick94prix on January 05, 2009, 09:46:59 PM
When do you expect it do be done?
The proto-types should be done in a few weeks, just depends if I buy another TGP that was brought to my attention.
http://www.tgpforums.com/index.php/topic,5170.0.html
Quote from: cobracmdr on January 06, 2009, 05:29:37 AM
Thanks! Might have to take a road trip down there for a visit to the shop to pick it up and do a little work on my car ;)
Sound good, Ken.. :icon_mrgreen:
I'm interested in the DP's as well if they fit auto cars. Keep us updated.
Yes +2 for the automatic :icon_neutral: I'm going to try to keep the tgp stockish for now ;)
Quote from: GOT2B GM on January 06, 2009, 04:38:04 PM
I'm interested in the DP's as well if they fit auto cars. Keep us updated.
X2. My trans only has 40k-ish miles on it, and is going strong at this point.
Sounds good guys, I shall let you know when they are done... If you guys desire I can have the ceramic coated as well...
Quote from: flybynite on January 07, 2009, 12:32:51 PM
Sounds good guys, I shall let you know when they are done... If you guys desire I can have the ceramic coated as well...
Ohhh let us know pricing I'll pay for one for sure;) going to have to get that cat back on w-body now ;)
How much more room does the auto trans take? I just built a 3" DP for my car a month ago. Seemed like there was plenty of room in my case.
i want to run a .50/.63 T3 on my one car, but im having a custom xover made so ill need a custom fit DP. Definately interested for my 5 speed/ 3.1 tho! Adam what would we do without ya?
Quote from: GhrarhG on January 09, 2009, 10:20:08 AM
How much more room does the auto trans take? I just built a 3" DP for my car a month ago. Seemed like there was plenty of room in my case.
The manual is quite smaller than the auto, Plus most TGPs still have that nasty pmIII. Room is very limited
Quote from: killinprixs on January 09, 2009, 01:40:12 PM
Adam what would we do without ya?
I am absolutely sure you guys would be fine without me.. :icon_cool:
Any updates on the DP's?