x2 I've been running a fleabay catless downpipe for almost 2 years, no issues with quality or fitment. If you do get one don't overpay for a name brand, its not rocket science to design a downpipe.They aren't too much money... why don't you swap it out and see how it is?
I too want to replace my down pipe. My issue is that I have installed a Roush CAI and CVF intercooler. My understanding is that if I go with a high flow downpipe, I have to install a tune and may need a restrictor on the O2 sensor. Until I can get some answers that I feel comfortable with, I am going to hold off.
Hi, I'm running on 3 inch cat back, and planning for the mishimoto catted down pipe...OEM cats have a 400 per inch cell count, if you get a 3” downpipe with a 300-400 cell count you’ll be fairly safe without a tune and will not through a code. If however you go to a super high flow catted downpipe with a 100-200 cell count a tune is definitely recommended as well as a restrictor for the o2 sensor. If you go catless you must have a tune and a restrictor.
Having said that, I would not run an aftermarket downpipe without a tune, for the safety of my motor and the extra power that can be found with tuning for the hardware.
1. A new intercooler should take precedence over a new downpipe. Cooling the intake charge will help keep your motor healthy as well as potentially aiding power production.Hi, I'm running on 3 inch cat back, and planning for the mishimoto catted down pipe...
1st Is it ok that i skip the IC?
2nd Is it ok if I run this set up with out a tune?
Thanks.
Ok, I'm looking at the high flow one, I guess I should go for the inter cooler first. So look for high count cat. Got it, thanks!1. A new intercooler should take precedence over a new downpipe. Cooling the intake charge will help keep your motor healthy as well as potentially aiding power production.
2. Mishimoto catted downpipes come in 2 versions from what I’ve seen, one is a high count cat that doesn’t “require” a tune, the other has a super high flow cat that mishimoto recommends having a tune. Which one do you have?
I personally would not run a larger downpipe with out a tune.....not only for the safety of my motor but also because it doesn’t make any sense to spend several hundred dollars on a performance part and not get that performance.