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Gregmckenna
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need to go turbo back

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hey guys so i know the DP from an Sti or WRX will fit... I also know that supposedly the whole system is 3" to short.... could I buy a full turbo back off of ebay for cheap and an additional foot of pipe tr o put it on my car an mark were it needs to be added... I think this will work then i can cut the exhaust an get a peice welded in... id just llike your input as Im intercooling an such while I do this
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Post by rad rex »

Greg I installed a turboXS DP and had an exhaust shop do th rest of the pipe. Cost me $225 total. Cheep...do it
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Gregmckenna
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Post by Gregmckenna »

I live in a small town so 3" mandral bends have to be ordered but hey I guess I could order exhaust pipeing... does anyone know if an STI axle back fits our cars
gf8rallywagon
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Post by gf8rallywagon »

what year wrx/sti dp's fit our old legacy turbos? i'd like an off the shelf dp and then i'm gonna have a dp back system built? thanks your the help...
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Post by Gregmckenna »

slick thread jack ;-) ... any fit our cars 5 bolt turbo line up same as headers which you "dont want" I have them on mine because my manifold was F****D 4 ways from sunday an i notice no difference in spool.... there may be a little more lag then befor but Im not disapointed an it looks alot better
EtchyLives
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Post by EtchyLives »

I've got an HKS downpipe that has the integrated midpipe. 2.5in. What do I have to do to my stock muffler to make it fit?

What other mufflers (if any) will bolt up?

Thanks.
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