Turbo upgrade ?
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Turbo upgrade ?
Picked up a factory turbo system this weekend
I've looked at the ATS upgrade kit. Do you think its worth replacing down pipe w/o replacing the elbow?
And the guy didn't have the oil feed line. Do you know if its still available or could I make my own out of braided line and AN fittings?
I've looked at the ATS upgrade kit. Do you think its worth replacing down pipe w/o replacing the elbow?
And the guy didn't have the oil feed line. Do you know if its still available or could I make my own out of braided line and AN fittings?
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I decided not to upgrade the factory outlet on mine. I brought my old downpipe with that horrible smashed part in the middle and had them take a 2.5 inch pipe and match all the the bends and flange out the end. It seemed to help a lot. Much more whistle and spooled a lot better. And it was only like $28. Worth the money for sure.
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Last price I heard for the turbo outlet and downpipe was around 500 dollars.
Getting a round downpipe made would be a lot better and a lot cheaper.
While you are at it, a new exhaust with 2.5 or 3" pipe will also be a move for the better.
Is that as good as the ATS 3" turbo outlet and 3" down pipe, no.
But also don't forget you have to add the cost of a 3" exhaust to the price of the outlet and down pipe.
Getting a round downpipe made would be a lot better and a lot cheaper.
While you are at it, a new exhaust with 2.5 or 3" pipe will also be a move for the better.
Is that as good as the ATS 3" turbo outlet and 3" down pipe, no.
But also don't forget you have to add the cost of a 3" exhaust to the price of the outlet and down pipe.
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So if I stay with the stock elbow I'll have to stick with 2.5 in pipe right?
I guess I'll get one made the I will make my own 3in exhaust.
Is the stock crossover sufficient or does it need upgrading?
Once I get my pipe made and figure the oil line out I should have everything for this project and only have about $500 in it.
I guess I'll get one made the I will make my own 3in exhaust.
Is the stock crossover sufficient or does it need upgrading?
Once I get my pipe made and figure the oil line out I should have everything for this project and only have about $500 in it.
