Originally Posted by jbrown

Well anytime you have a sudden change in pipe diameter, you will have turbulence and additional backpressure, it's simple aerodynamics. In fact, you can actually wind up worse off with a 3" dp than just sticking to a well-designed 2.5" dp.

But nobody makes a 2.5" dp because they know nobody would buy it because it's "too small". This is why the 2.75" HKS unit works so well on stock-turbo cars, it is a more gradual change in pipe diameter and has very smooth, gradual bends. But nobody buys that one because it's only 2.75". I am not digging on anyone, I am guilty of the same thought process myself, and I know better.

The stock piece is just so poorly designed that making something better isn't exactly difficult. But making something that is great instead of just better is what Works id doing here. The area immediately after the flange can cause a lot of turbulence and churn unless you find a way to smooth out the transition, which is what they've done, while at the same time providing a way to have a higher maximum flow capability. Plus you'll NEVER have to worry about it cracking, and it looks completely stock, you can also keep your heat shield and prevent radiator heat-soaking.

All-in-all this piece is perfect for those White Rabbit guys who really want that sleeper effect from their 11-second cars. It's also great for those who want every single last horsepower that their stock turbo can produce. But that's just mo $0.02, which is why I bought one.

Originally Posted by trinydex

i find it funny that you cite the turbulance issue with the dp but then fail to realize that a sudden expansion at the turbo outlet is just as bad... in any case... i still want one!

waiting on info about tuboxs dp fitting...

Originally Posted by atlvalet

Both trinydex and WOT have ridden in my car with the WOrks 3" 02 housing and White Rabbit. I think they both came away with good impressions.

Originally Posted by Rastmp

Jamie,

How soon do you think the O2 3inch housings will be in?
Thanks

Originally Posted by Tak555

Jamie... Will the downpipe mate to the stock cat? Ie., if I wanted to, could I just replace the o2 housing and downpipe and that's it?

Also, if that's the case, could you pm me a final price for the o2 housing, dp, and installation (including installation of a 10.5 hotside that I already have)? I live in southern CA and may be willing to make the drive up to get the work done straight from you guys...

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Evo23IG

Has anybody tried to match this O2 Housing with Perrin Downpipe?

Originally Posted by Jamie@WORKS

Yes, that's how our Exhale components are designed--to be interchangeable with OEM. I've found that using an OEM gasket creates a little better seal at the stock cat than the 3" gasket.

Please give us a call to discuss your specifics. The good thing is that there's virtually no additional labor on the hotside if we do the O2 housing with the turbo off the car. Thanks!

Originally Posted by eling99

hey guys i have a question. i was planning to get the buschur 3"dp and the coated stainless steal o2 housing. ive read that the o2 housing might have a potential to crack because of no support. if i go this route..it will be the price of a works 3"dp coated. well..i want something that i dont have to worry about...now if i get the works 3"dp and works o2 housing. does the works o2 housing have some kind of support bracket?

thanks