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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 01:39 AM
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all i can say is wow... for some reason it doesn't seem like it fits what so ever. it didn't come with any hardware, stock bolts won't fit, and the flange that connects to the midpipe/header seems to be misalined, and the stock gasket doesn't fit there. if anyone has installed this and can give me any advice/help i will be in your debit.
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 02:22 AM
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****Update: I'm getting a hardware kit that contains a smaller gasket and longer bolts overnighted to me for free. Sounds like this shouldve been in the box in the first place and the ditribution person messed it up.


Good, Im glad Im not the only one!! This thing doesnt even seem like it was made for toyotas much less scion tC's. I tried to install it today at a lexus dealership where my friend works. After 3hrs of him and two toyota/lexus "master technicians" trying to get it to work we gave up.

The flange was too narrow, the stock exhaust bracket didnt even fit inside the pipe, it seemed like it was 3inches too short, and it rubbed up against the oil pan. ZPI, I want my money or a new pipe that fits.


Besides all that its a nice looking pipe but in its current state thats all it does is look nice.
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 02:40 AM
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thank you both for the input, hopefully zpi gets their stuff straight...
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 02:46 AM
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Hopefully their turbo kits will perform better..
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 02:55 AM
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i got it from someone who bought it and then totaled there car, so i have a feeling i'm going to be getting screwed here.
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yikes..do you guys have the new or older version of the s-pipe? pics?
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 03:14 AM
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do u guys both have the stock exhaust? is it meant to fit on 2.5" exhaust pipes?
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 03:35 AM
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i'm going to guess and say it's the new one since it just came on thrusday
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Souljah347
i'm going to guess and say it's the new one since it just came on thrusday
oh ok..can you post some pics so we can see the problem areas?
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 03:41 AM
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yeah, i'll take some pics right now. check back in a few minutes.
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 03:49 AM
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the batteries on my digital camera are dead, it's recharging now. i'll have pictures as soon as i wake up tomorrow
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 04:01 AM
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I have the second revision as well, my setup is alphawerks, CC stainless catback. But that doesnt matter since the stock gasket doesnt even fit in the pipe.
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 04:03 AM
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what about the S-Pipe from racing solution?? they have one that comes with an anti fouler thingi that keeps the CEL off too.
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by yellot00tr
do u guys both have the stock exhaust? is it meant to fit on 2.5" exhaust pipes?
ZPI better work with you guys on this, it sounds big...keep us posted.
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by AtC2nv
what about the S-Pipe from racing solution?? they have one that comes with an anti fouler thingi that keeps the CEL off too.
the racingsolution s-pipe is the zpi s-pipe, atleast thats according to thier own part number on thier site.
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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here are the pictures.









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it should work

do you know what you're doing?
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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Hate to say us Louisville boys warned you all. But no one heeded our warnings.
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Detonation
Hate to say us Louisville boys warned you all. But no one heeded our warnings.
I did.
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Is that s-pipe the first version or the second version?



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