anyone have a hks downpipe?? How do you like it? does it work with the stock lower tie bars?---thanks

 

I have one, great quality...fits perfect, no clearance issues. If you are staying with the stock turbo it's perfect. If you know you are going bigger you may want to hold off or get a 3"...but many of the turbo kits include a d/p...

 

I have to agree with Jasonc32amg great fit and no clearance problems. But I would suggest you thermal wrap it since it is so close to your oil pan and doesn't come with any type of heat shield.

 

I have it and don't have any issues.

 

now does it bolt to the factory cat as well?

 

You bet!

 

It's a nice piece. The helix 3'' is also nice too. It's alot cheaper and no clearance issue. They are making a newer version of the dp because some people get rattling noise from the dp touching the underbody. I have the helix and is it's badass. Very slight lost in power below 3K, but once you let it open up above 3K and when that turbo hit full boost, the car pulls like hell. The dp make it more addictive to be on boost; and therefore, more fuel consumption, which will be more money out of your pocket. I dont know about yours, but my pocket is pretty shallow.

 

I just ordered the Bucshur 2.5in downpipe, HKS is a 2.5 also unlike what many ads say (2.75) I figured I would save the extra $150 and just get Buschur both should yeild the same gains but the HKS may have a little bit better quality. Peace....I will let you know tomorrow night how the car feels.

 

cool guys, thanks for all the input

 

im getting the hks in like a week

 

Just had the HKS dp and ss exhaust installed this week. It sounds so good and the power is easily felt. The car abosulety feels faster. Very very happy with the products. My .2 Every thing bolts up perfect.

 

stock cat?

 

I have a question, if the catback bolts onto the stock cat, would it sitll be able to bolt on to a 3 inch high flow cat?

 

Yes I had a stock cat with my Carbon Ti and hks downpipe for two weeks till my hi flow cat came in no problems with either one!

 

What is the inner diameter of the stock cat and the in/outlets? I'm wondering if the stock cat can just be port-matched at both ends to match the downpipe and cat-back for better flow. Which high flow cat are you using for your setup and how does it fit?