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Need help on fitting a downpipe (B18C GSR)

Old 08-11-2008, 07:27 AM
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Default Need help on fitting a downpipe (B18C GSR)

I had my car lined up to sell but the turbo manifold had some cracking which happened right before I went to sell it. I bought a new manifold, it's a different layout but cast iron. The downpipe isn't able to fit, it's hitting the bottom of the oil pan/block. Anyone have any recommendations on how I can get a downpipe working on my car? I'd hate to buy one and not have it line up.

I went from this style manifold:

To this:

It holds the turbo assembly slightly higher. I just want to get my car running so I can get it sold. I want something stock with A/C to drive to work.

Thanks,
Jon
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Old 08-11-2008, 08:12 AM
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Get the downpipe cut and have an extension welded in to lengthen it..
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Old 08-11-2008, 08:20 AM
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So I probably need to buy a couple inches of piping?
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Yes. You can probably buy it by the foot, as long as you know what material it is and what the outside diameter and wall thickness are.
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Default Re: Need help on fitting a downpipe (B18C GSR)

Thanks for the advice.

Anyone know of a shop in the Stafford/Woodbridge/Fredericksburg area?
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