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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 06:03 AM
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OK i did a search and still havent found out what i wanna know what is the best s pipe for the tc??
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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i have the zpi s-pipe and it's great. i had problems with it at first though because no matter how tight i bolted it up, there was minor leaks around the header to s-pipe connection, but i fixed that by changing the flange..

if you have the money, you should get the MMW header. it's 4-2-1 and it comes with the s-pipe.

or if you want a bargain, get the obx header/s-pipe combo for 220 shipped on ebay.

i believe the zpi s-pipe is 200 bucks. other s-pipes i know of are megan, invidia, zpi, cc, and ebay knock-offs.
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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MMW is the best way 2 go by far choice!
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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Had MMW and also had fitment issues. Go ZPI for sure. THe best choice
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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i saw the invidia ones on ebay, was wondering about the quality of t hose? Have you guys had any extra rasp with adding the s pipe? Im going f/i next year so im not getting the header no point in it. Im looking into the invidia one
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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i never heard of any complaint with Megan spipe. ive had it for along time too.

alot of ppl recommend the MMW but thats a full header, so you cant compare that to any spipe. as far as zpi, i only like the placement of the o2 bung tho u stil have to use a nonfouler to eliminate CEL after removing the cat.
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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if you're going F/I then make sure you get a 2.5" s pipe. i recently purchased one from trubendz but I have a issue with the O2 bung and the pipe real close to the driveshaft. these problems are common with everyone's s pipe since it's a small space to work with.
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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I have the invidia and fitament was perfect. I went with it over the zpi because it was $50 cheaper for the same thing
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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I ordered The S-pipe from racing solutions by Megan I hope its a good buy!!!
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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do you notice any time of improvement with just using an s pipe if you have a cai and axel back exhaust?
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Originally Posted by InLikeFlint
I have the invidia and fitament was perfect. I went with it over the zpi because it was $50 cheaper for the same thing
where did you get your s pipe from??
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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the s-pipe is one of the most restrictive parts of the exhaust system.. other than the primary cat on the stock header. you'll feel good gains with a full exhaust setup.. that's header, s-pipe, midpipe, and axleback. and that setup yields 10-15whp at most. an s-pipe and an axelback wouldnt really do that good, because of the cat and resonator on the stock midpipe.
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Originally Posted by kikcaffine
do you notice any time of improvement with just using an s pipe if you have a cai and axel back exhaust?
I installed my with my exhaust and already had a CAI, but I could definitely notice a different with the spipe and exhaust. No matter what direction you go the spipe needs to be on your list of things to get.
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rrimportracer
Originally Posted by InLikeFlint
I have the invidia and fitament was perfect. I went with it over the zpi because it was $50 cheaper for the same thing
where did you get your s pipe from??
www.ultrarev.com

It was 149 and web sales were an additional 5% off, so I got it for about 143 plus shipping.
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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ok cool cuz ebay has it for 149 plus 16 shipping
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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what do you mean web sales?? shipping is $23 for me id be better off buying it off ebay
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by deathbyc4
if you're going F/I then make sure you get a 2.5" s pipe. i recently purchased one from trubendz but I have a issue with the O2 bung and the pipe real close to the driveshaft. these problems are common with everyone's s pipe since it's a small space to work with.
I have the trubendz also (I ordered it from Pro-motion). I have the full s-pipe back exhaust and haven't had any problems so far. Fit was very good.
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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whats the pro-motion site?
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Originally Posted by rrimportracer
whats the pro-motion site?
www.creativecompacts.com it took about two weeks to get my exhaust but other than that I love it.
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by HOLLYWD69
Originally Posted by rrimportracer
whats the pro-motion site?
www.creativecompacts.com it took about two weeks to get my exhaust but other than that I love it.
i have that exhaust too, but on mine the weld on the front of the resonator broke



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