M35 Dump Pipes Again

[FHF]

Got the dump and front pipe done today in a shop in Brookvale... very happy with the work done.... would definetely recommend to anyone.... sorry no pictures as my mobile ran out of battery....

Ended up following the rules and decided to keep one cat....

Edited April 4, 2011 by FHF

[slippylotion]

Anyone have some pics of these a/market dump pipes?

[bigkevracer]

Will have soon... AM Performance are about to start producing M35 exhausts, dumps and mid pipes, and my car is the test car.

Should have some pics in a week or two, and will hopefully be dyno testing at the end of the month at the SAUSA dyno day.

[scotty nm35]

Anyone have some pics of these a/market dump pipes?

Which dumps? Mine is a few pages back.

Just got some 10mm stainless flanges laser cut, ready to make more dumps if anyone wants one.

[Angus Smart]

shit we're going to have an overload of dumps soon!

i am actually about to start mine again too..

[slippylotion]

Which dumps? Mine is a few pages back.

Just got some 10mm stainless flanges laser cut, ready to make more dumps if anyone wants one.

What price are you charging for your dumps? Would you sell just the flanges?

[Commsman]

I'm about to throw my dump pipe right now

Lowered the gearbox and all, just can't get to the top bolt nor the one closest to the passenger side. Just no flippin room in there.

Having just re-read some of these posts, there's a couple of tricks I haven't tried yet. So after I calm down I'll go back out & have another go.

There's a bright & shiny new Blitz NUR Spec Touring system to go in, so pretty keen to get these last nuts off.

[scotty nm35]

What price are you charging for your dumps? Would you sell just the flanges?

Mine are stainless, 3.5 inch to 3 inch outlet and very smooth flow. I sell them for $450 heat wrapped and can supply gaskets, stainless bolts, stainless studs with copper nuts and heatsheild for the firewall if you require it. I can sell just the flanges if you like, PM me.

[scotty nm35]

I'm about to throw my dump pipe right now

Lowered the gearbox and all, just can't get to the top bolt nor the one closest to the passenger side. Just no flippin room in there.

Having just re-read some of these posts, there's a couple of tricks I haven't tried yet. So after I calm down I'll go back out & have another go.

There's a bright & shiny new Blitz NUR Spec Touring system to go in, so pretty keen to get these last nuts off.

Haha, not the easiest of jobs. Give me a call if you need help, I use 2 long extensions and a universal on the end.

[andy65b]

Haha, not the easiest of jobs. Give me a call if you need help, I use 2 long extensions and a universal on the end.

More like a BITCH of a job!!

[Commsman]

Haha, not the easiest of jobs. Give me a call if you need help, I use 2 long extensions and a universal on the end.

Scotty. I have it out now, but that was my problem. I was a bit short one end on the extensions . In the end I found a couple of short ones to go with my longer one and it just cleared and I wrestled the nuts off.

After eye fulls of exhaust crap, cut, crushed & bleeding fingers/knuckles, this job as almost taken the shine off DIY'ing, but not quite . I must say I feel more at home with the electronics.

[scotty nm35]

Haha, bitch of a job but now you have done it, next time will be easier right? You have progressed to the next level mate.

[Commsman]

Haha, bitch of a job but now you have done it, next time will be easier right? You have progressed to the next level mate.

Haha... next time? I hope there's not a next time. I'm hoping my turbo lasts (cough) for the life of my car so there should be no need to take the dump pipe off again.

Mmm, the next level. Can't wait to get it screwed back together & take it for a spin to feel what the 'next level' feels like.

[impul535w]

Pics?

[jidge]

Will have soon... AM Performance are about to start producing M35 exhausts, dumps and mid pipes, and my car is the test car.

Should have some pics in a week or two, and will hopefully be dyno testing at the end of the month at the SAUSA dyno day.

Are they in Adelaide?

[bigkevracer]

Are they in Adelaide?

Yes they are, based in Golden Grove.

Check out the Adelaide section of the forums for details on the SAUSA dyno day, you can check it all out then if you want.

[jidge]

Yes they are, based in Golden Grove.

Check out the Adelaide section of the forums for details on the SAUSA dyno day, you can check it all out then if you want.

Cool. I haven't seen that before now.

It looks like all the spots are taken now. I might come check it out, would love to see what sort of increases come from the dump pipe and exhaust.

[Commsman]

Pics?

This is an indication of just how small our ceramic turbine is (and wastegate too I guess). Here I still have one stud to be removed before reversing the process to put it all back with new bits. I'll take a few more pics later.

[bigkevracer]

Cool. I haven't seen that before now.

It looks like all the spots are taken now. I might come check it out, would love to see what sort of increases come from the dump pipe and exhaust.

I'll post the sheets up here anyway, but it'd be worth checking it out. Dunc is going to put his up too, so even if you can't get a spot it'll be a good day.

[Commsman]

Is there anyone who has replaced the dump pipe concerned that there is nothing supporting the exhaust till the hangers near the rear diff?

The factory system has a bracket bolted to the bell housing that goes across to the bottom of the dump pipe, and that isn't used now.

Could there be too much load placed on the turbo housing or transferred further up the line? Mine seems very strong but not sure about long term resiliance to vibration etc.