Test Pipe

[EP3Lov3]

Is there any company that makes non-resonated test pipes for our cars? Would a resonated test pipe be better? I know of the Megan test pipe but I'm looking for a test pipe that is 2.5 inches ID, I'm not interested in a RH because I plan to put together a nice little turbo kit, going to use a revhard downpipe and according to them it should match up to the stock cat so perfect fitment is important. Thanks in advance!

[mitchlikesbikes]

you could always just have one made. i think most fleabay ones are 2.25. somebody on here was selling a 2.5" one but it was resonated. i don't think the resonator will really cause any problems though.

[EP3Lov3]

I though about having one made but I don't really wanna spend more than $100... I would get an eBay one but I can't find one that is 2.5 inches

[mitchlikesbikes]

it shouldn't be more than 100 to have one made. have you asked an exhaust shop how much it would be yet?

[EP3Lov3]

Yeah, all around 150, I need the holes for the o2 sensors as well right?

[mitchlikesbikes]

Yeah, all around 150, I need the holes for the o2 sensors as well right?

hmm i wouldn't have guessed it would be that much. but yeah you will need the 02 holes.

i think it's popeye selling that 2.5" ebay one. maybe see if he still has it.

[EP3Lov3]

Do you have any experience with the ebay test pipes? I just want it to hold without the welds breaking or cracking

[mitchlikesbikes]

Do you have any experience with the ebay test pipes? I just want it to hold without the welds breaking or cracking

i don't. i think whatsvtec has had a few different ones on his car though so he would have more info about that.

[EP3Lov3]

Thank you, I appreciate the help

[whatsvtec]

My ebay testpipe held up fine for the 2 months I beat on it last year. I'm actually thinking about pulling off the type-s exhaust and running it again. I miss being loud.

[EP3Lov3]

How much louder will my car be with a test pipe and greddy evo 2 catback? I love the sound of it when it's fully warmed up and i have little backfires/burps haha i was told ill have a little more backfires since less restriction?

[whatsvtec]

It'll be a little more throaty/raspy, but with a nice catback like that it should sound good. You'll definitely get more backfire and your car will definitely be quite a bit louder.

[EP3Lov3]

Just what I was looking for =) hope i won't attract too much attention from the po-po, im on court supervision for 6 months =(

[whatsvtec]

You might want to avoid it. It's definitely loud. Though, if you drive like a granny, it stays pretty quiet.

[EP3Lov3]

arlight, thanks for the info, i drive exactly the speed limit lol i guess i'll be fine, going stanced soon so gonna be low&slow

[Moraep3]

I have a Megan racing test pipe since late 08 and now the resonator on the test pipe is rattling now. I'm also looking to get a new one with no resonator