racepipe/mid-pipe question

[zim]

I'll be looking to get a racepipe eventually, probably after I get a COBB SRI. I don't want to get a downpipe or exhaust just yet so I'm wondering which racepipe fits the stock exhaust/downpipe and is cheap. anyone have any ideas?

 

[SharkDiver]

You could try the turboxs like I have.they work great and they fixed the leak problem they had in the past.There is also another pipe out there that has a bung for a AF gauge but there is really no point on putting a AF sensor after the first CAT.Or you could get this one from one of our sponsers.. http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?cPath=281_160_253&products_id=1146

 

[zim]

damn that corksport one is pretty cheap, I'll probably end up getting that one. do they really give you around 25whp from deleting just one cat though? and the corksport pipe does bolt up to the stock exhaust correct?

 

[haberdashery]

i have similar plans as well, zim, this thread might help you out a little bit, i know it did for me

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3728904&posted=1#post3728904

 

[freebird_78]

I have the TXS, but had I seen this one:

http://www.pt-performance.com/showP...&pID=126&sID=fb9b8f5173858c43d25a68bf9f00f113

I probably would've gotten that one instead.

 

[tru-boost]

get the corksport from PG......
http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?cPath=281_160_253&products_id=1146

 

[wisniaPl]

GO with corksport..thats what I will do before summer..

 

[zim]

sounds like a plan. I'll get the corksport whenever I get this damn tax return

 

[SharkDiver]

damn that corksport one is pretty cheap, I'll probably end up getting that one. do they really give you around 25whp from deleting just one cat though? and the corksport pipe does bolt up to the stock exhaust correct?

I dont think you will get 25hp from this,Its more like 10-15hp I bet.

 

[wisniaPl]

I dont think you will get 25hp from this,Its more like 10-15hp I bet.

its still good (headbang)

 

[freebird_78]

The one I posted is $25 cheaper, made of the same material, and as far as I know, available. I had a hard time finding the corksport one in stock.

 

[ericrapp]

Why do you guys want a cat delete system? It won't pass inspection and you will notice the fumes. If you want a race car then this is a requirement, but a daily driver wants a cat. now the Mazda oem down pipe is very restricted. open that up and flow is increased enough to begin tuning> There are some reputable companies that offer a high flow cat system.

 

[SharkDiver]

Why do you guys want a cat delete system? It won't pass inspection and you will notice the fumes. If you want a race car then this is a requirement, but a daily driver wants a cat. now the Mazda oem down pipe is very restricted. open that up and flow is increased enough to begin tuning> There are some reputable companies that offer a high flow cat system.

It will pass emssions and you will not smell anything if the pipe dont leak,Im not sure why you would say that stuff.Most all emssions places just check for cell lights and dont inspect anything if the cel is not on.Maybe you are thinking that a race pipe deletes both cats,It only removes the 2nd cat.

 

[freebird_78]

It will pass emssions and you will not smell anything if the pipe dont leak,Im not sure why you would say that stuff.Most all emssions places just check for cell lights and dont inspect anything if the cel is not on.Maybe you are thinking that a race pipe deletes both cats,It only removes the 2nd cat.

I second this. I was really worried about the smell, although seeing that the 2nd O2 was in front of this particular cat, I realized there was no chance of setting a CEL. I rolled the dice anyways, and am glad I did. There was no noticable increase in "fumes" or a rich smell, and of course, no CEL. There was a bit of an increase in volume, but more of a tone change (deeper) than louder. If you think the stock exhaust is loud, then you'll probably think it's worse. If you think the stock exhaust is OK, then you probably won't notice a big difference in sound.

 

[lewisb01]

I second this. I was really worried about the smell, although seeing that the 2nd O2 was in front of this particular cat, I realized there was no chance of setting a CEL. I rolled the dice anyways, and am glad I did. There was no noticable increase in "fumes" or a rich smell, and of course, no CEL. There was a bit of an increase in volume, but more of a tone change (deeper) than louder. If you think the stock exhaust is loud, then you'll probably think it's worse. If you think the stock exhaust is OK, then you probably won't notice a big difference in sound.

so did you just install the downpipe and leave the race pipe alone?

 

[freebird_78]

so did you just install the downpipe and leave the race pipe alone?

Other way around. Stock DP, TXS RP.

 

[lewisb01]

Other way around. Stock DP, TXS RP.

Do you plan on doing the DP? or have you been happy with the results from the RP?

 

[Davidb]

I noticed very little with my test pipe...i'm sure the gain is there but it didn't bite me in the butt like the intake or boost controller did...and by deleting the last cat your not going to get heavy exhaust gas fumes...its not even noticable on my car.

 

[lewisb01]

I noticed very little with my test pipe...i'm sure the gain is there but it didn't bite me in the butt like the intake or boost controller did...and by deleting the last cat your not going to get heavy exhaust gas fumes...its not even noticable on my car.

So what your saying is I need to just stop f'n around with it and do the whole TBE system.

 

[SharkDiver]

someone else said on here that mazda is voiding warranties with full tbe systems..It dont make sence to me but its something to think about or atleast maybe call your dealer and see what they tell you before you install one.If mazda keeps pulling this crap with people then I will think twice before I buy another mazda again.