Best downpipe on a IX??? Fitment/quality/craftsmanship/performance
Originally Posted by Speed Element
yep.. the new batch of Espelir 2.75" downpipes that we recently got were all bad.. .. did not come even close to fit w/ stock cat nor test pipe. Had to sent them all back to our regional distributor..
So far the Tanabe 2.75" and Blitz 2.75" downpipe fit the best for EVO IX. zero clearance issues, great results on-street or on-dyno. test proven!
Thanks
Calvin
So far the Tanabe 2.75" and Blitz 2.75" downpipe fit the best for EVO IX. zero clearance issues, great results on-street or on-dyno. test proven!
Thanks
Calvin
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Yah I know my name has jdm in it....that's because I usually buy jdm brands.....but thats only when the parts are much better in craftsmanship and quality......just like for my integra....I have Carbing bars on my integra and they were expensive as ****....but i dont mind because the quality can not be matched....
Now for the evo.....I realize that there are domestic companies turning out better products for cheaper and not only that this is a performance part and I would like to be able to talk to someone if something should not fit right.....
My experience with jdm companies is that they dont care about us customers too much....that and my japanese is pretty rough
So yah....just because it says jdm in my name....doesnt mean I'm gonna pay twice as much for a worse product with a Fuc%ing JASMA sticker on it
As far as DP is concerned.....I want these things out of it:
-good fitment
-good performance
-good quality/craftsmanship/welds
-good customer service should I need it
Now for the evo.....I realize that there are domestic companies turning out better products for cheaper and not only that this is a performance part and I would like to be able to talk to someone if something should not fit right.....
My experience with jdm companies is that they dont care about us customers too much....that and my japanese is pretty rough
So yah....just because it says jdm in my name....doesnt mean I'm gonna pay twice as much for a worse product with a Fuc%ing JASMA sticker on it
As far as DP is concerned.....I want these things out of it:
-good fitment
-good performance
-good quality/craftsmanship/welds
-good customer service should I need it
I just got my espelir, however the rest of my exhaust won't be here until Friday. I must say the piece looks great and I hope I dont have any fitment issues.
My only complaint is lancershop list it as a 3" downpipe. It is not. It is about 2.5" on both ends. It may end up being 3" somewhere in the middle, but its inner diamter on both ends is 2.5". I guess that is why it retains the factory donut gasket.
My only complaint is lancershop list it as a 3" downpipe. It is not. It is about 2.5" on both ends. It may end up being 3" somewhere in the middle, but its inner diamter on both ends is 2.5". I guess that is why it retains the factory donut gasket.
Originally Posted by teknishnIX
+1 My Helix 3" was absolutely superb fit and finish. Install and fitmet were flawless.
The RMR with the K brace is very nice. It cleared everything with about a 1.5cm gap between acd and oil pan. Also it allows you to reuse the stock spring bolts which is pretty nice.
Originally Posted by -=SPECTRE=-
Hard to beat TTP's DP price

That's what I am thinking.
For $165 shipped.
SS304 polished stainless
Robotic TIG welds
SS flex section
Factory-like donut gasket
Hardware and gaskets included
Last edited by TTP Engineering; Aug 22, 2006 at 09:59 PM.


