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Front Pipes To Match Hpi Dumps / Tomei Ti Exhaust

PSIKO

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PSIKO

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Hi guys

I am putting a set of HPI dumps onto my RB26 (76.3mm outlet from memory) and have a Tomei Ti exhaust (90mm) from the cat back.

I'm trying to find a suitable set of front pipes that will match those sizes, and the only ones I can find are:

Pentroof:

http://www.nengun.com/pentroof/large-diameter-front-pipe

Midori:

http://www.nengun.com/midori-seibi/titanium-gtr-front-pipe

The thing is, I would prefer tuned length if at all possible - are these tuned length?

If not, is there anything else that would be suitable that is tuned length and matches my 76.3mm dumps and 90mm exhaust?

Cheers!

Blackkers Experienced

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as scotty said it's not a manifold so just plumb it up as it fits. You're best bet is going custom but you might get lucky with an off the shelf part

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PSIKO Mentor

PSIKO

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I had the same setup, ended up getting some custom twin 76mm to 90mm front pipes as I couldn't find any off the shelf that size

Cheers Michael, have decided against the two I posted and will look for a custom job as well

Scott and Tim, sorry I'm lost on what you're talking about - I think you've misread my question - I'm not looking for advice on tuned-length vs non-tuned length pipes; thanks for the input anyway.

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scotty nm35 Grand Master

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Well then you should pay $1500 to $2000 for those "Tuned length' pipes shipped from Japan and not ask our opinion. It's not like I know what I am talking about anyway...

I could make better pipes than those for under $500 in stainless, and they wouldn't drag on every speed hump you drive over.

Ben C34 Grand Master

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Well then you should pay $1500 to $2000 for those "Tuned length' pipes shipped from Japan and not ask our opinion. It's not like I know what I am talking about anyway...

I could make better pipes than those for under $500 in stainless, and they wouldn't drag on every speed hump you drive over.

So it's tuned length vs tuned design!

colinhunt Enthusiast

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Well then you should pay $1500 to $2000 for those "Tuned length' pipes shipped from Japan and not ask our opinion. It's not like I know what I am talking about anyway...

I could make better pipes than those for under $500 in stainless, and they wouldn't drag on every speed hump you drive over.

I missed the bit where the OP asked for opinions. I assume he wants tuned length because they sound so much nicer than non-tuned front pipes.

Do you have any examples of your front pipes out of interest Scotty? I could only see these pieces of art in this build thread. The turbo elbow particularly caught my attention.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/419605-my-r34-gt-t-streettrack-builddiary/page-11?hl=+scotty

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scotty nm35 Grand Master

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Do you have any examples of your front pipes out of interest Scotty?

I don't, mainly as I have never been asked to make them. Typically most GTR owners want 'brand name' parts I have found.

I assume Tony's outlet pipe looked a little 'wrong' to you, it was the only way a turbo that large would fit behind the PS pump without hitting the strut tower. A close up of the exterior of the pipe is interesting, but the inside was perfectly smooth, and it flowed the numbers... Again, not something a GTR owner would generally go for, it's not shiny enough, no matter how practical it is.

Piggaz Grand Master

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I don't, mainly as I have never been asked to make them. Typically most GTR owners want 'brand name' parts I have found.

I assume Tony's outlet pipe looked a little 'wrong' to you, it was the only way a turbo that large would fit behind the PS pump without hitting the strut tower. A close up of the exterior of the pipe is interesting, but the inside was perfectly smooth, and it flowed the numbers... Again, not something a GTR owner would generally go for, it's not shiny enough, no matter how practical it is.

Most of the jap stuff is junk. Exhausts, catch cans, most fuel rails are junk designs. Aussie engineering could take it to the jap "bling" companies without batting an eyelid. Catalogue shopping is junk.

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Meathead

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Most of the jap stuff is junk. Exhausts, catch cans, most fuel rails are junk designs. Aussie engineering could take it to the jap "bling" companies without batting an eyelid. Catalogue shopping is junk.

Bit late but your talking out of your piggaz

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GTRPSI

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Bit late but your talking out of your piggaz

I think you need to ask the japs what they thought of our Aussie Godzillas before making that remark.

Maybe ask them what they had been taught from us......

Piggaz Grand Master

Piggaz

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Bit late but your talking out of your piggaz

Am I?

You bumped a 12 month old thread to tell me I'm an idiot! :/

The point I was trying to make is that you can't just flick through a trust/Nismo/HKS/whatever and pick parts and expect some awesome result.

An example. A SARD fuel rail. Looks pretty, duel entry single out. Sounds sweet yeah? The bloody piece of shit doesn't have a seat for the injectors to push up against. Waste of time.

Kakimoto Full Mega N1 exhaust. Looks mad with it's bit tough cannon. Has some 2 inch restrictor/"silencer"/taper down/whatever you want to call it in the rear muffler. You're so called "90 mm exhaust" now because a 50. Waste of farken time.

Tomei Expreme RB 26 stainless manifolds. Cost a fortune, look pretty. Made from shit stainless that crack and also offer no performance advantage. I've personally done a back to back. A mate has a Evo Tomei manifold sitting on his garage floor because they're cracked. Make a good paperweight though!

Two quick examples that quickly came to my head.

Have fun with your catalogues, mate!

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Mick_o Grand Master

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His name says it all Piggy don't worry son! :)

Your cars results speak for themselves and i think the only Jap parts you have on it are the cooler and intake manifold?

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