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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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I have a V2.1 tt kit but I hate how low the pipes hang. What pipes from what kit should I purchase that will be a closer fit ? I know I am going to have to make it work so its not that easy. thanks a lot.
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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I know some TT customers have used our pipes on their kits.

FYI, we have a Black Week Sale going on on them....

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do you have pics on how low your pipes are? i think the dezod cold side would fit fine, the hotside im not sure if its a direct bolt on since the TT 2.1 turbo sits lower than dezod's.. It should be close though. I cant remember who did this, maybe brett from FL?
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do you have pics on how low your pipes are? i think the dezod cold side would fit fine, the hotside im not sure if its a direct bolt on since the TT 2.1 turbo sits lower than dezod's.. It should be close though. I cant remember who did this, maybe brett from FL?
A custom in LA used used a TT tubular with our pipes.
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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thats good to know.. was it Jeff the one with built tc, one of the first who tried the aem ems? Im gonna try looking at some dezod setup and see how close it is, not saying its not gonna fit... its just coz TT made few tubular manifolds and sometimes not all pipes fits perfect on his other kits..
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what iv seen done is when they get damaged (the og pipes) is some replace the bend thats dented in with a 90degree coupler. it will flex if hit hard and will take alot of scraping befor you wear a hole on it. just an idea.

now the second gen pipes are alot better like flintmicatc has as well as the last of the pipes that came out of TT
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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oh it would be nice if it fits perfecty, i might try to change my hot side to 2.25.. i think the 2.5 is an overkill right now for low boost.
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Greddy pipes should work. Fit like a glove with my treadstone mani
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Yea if it dont fit use some couplers. They also sell individual bends of pipes in case you need to go that route with some extra couplers.
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Originally Posted by scion_andrew
Greddy pipes should work. Fit like a glove with my treadstone mani
positive with that? talking about turbotoyotas kit here though
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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The tt kit points the turbo like the greddy mani doesn't it? I m just sayin
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Depends on the TT manifold. There are like 5 renditions or more.
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Originally Posted by highvoltage1
There are like 5 renditions or more.
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Originally Posted by Ace83
thats good to know.. was it Jeff the one with built tc, one of the first who tried the aem ems? Im gonna try looking at some dezod setup and see how close it is, not saying its not gonna fit... its just coz TT made few tubular manifolds and sometimes not all pipes fits perfect on his other kits..
If you need measurements or something lemme know.
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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i would do the silicone trick it will be the best and cheapest way with the placement of the pipes i feel bad for you tc guys lol xbs have tons of room for pipes lol
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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take all the pipes out and make them all 2.5.. mine were 2" or 2.25 besides my charge and intake pipeing!
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2" and 2.25 is good for up to about mid 300hp
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going too large can cause pressure drop just like with an intercooler.
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Originally Posted by Ace83
2" and 2.25 is good for up to about mid 300hp

We made over 450whp on our current pipes
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by paul_dezod
We made over 450whp on our current pipes

Chads using your pipes and just made 421



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