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Old 06-07-2006, 12:30 AM
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Again, i cant find this answer anywhere, I just need to know how big of piping to run in my bay area. I have a 3" all the way back pipe that is CATless, and the intercoolers i'm seeing have his spec.

Spouts: 2.5" O.D.

WIll this work being the size of the exhaust is bigger and will is fit to a t3/t04 .63? I may be still doing my thinking worng but i just want to make sure i have the right setup for airflow.

The exhaus i already have is the THERMAL R&D Turbo-Back exhaust system for a 92-00 civic 2 door.
"These systems are made of 3" mandrel bent stainless steel pipe and require some slight modifications to your high-flow catalytic converter. We include an extra 3" flange for an easy installation of the exhaust system. These systems are a true 3" and will not connect to a stock catalytic converter. "

I'm also getting a stright pipe to answer why it says CATless.
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Old 06-07-2006, 12:34 AM
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2.5" is good for charge piping.
3" is good for exhaust.
did that answer your questions?
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Old 06-07-2006, 12:46 AM
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I feel stupid asking, but i'm assuming the t3 sould then bolt up to a 3" test pipe then?

And on this note, does anyone KNOW where i can get a 3" test pipe for a 96-00 civic coupe? Or am i missing something again that the turbo connects to prior to that?

Sorry to ask so much, but i've read ALOT and still have trouble understanding some things
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Old 06-07-2006, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueBoostedSiHatch
I feel stupid asking, but i'm assuming the t3 sould then bolt up to a 3" test pipe then?

And on this note, does anyone KNOW where i can get a 3" test pipe for a 96-00 civic coupe? Or am i missing something again that the turbo connects to prior to that?

Sorry to ask so much, but i've read ALOT and still have trouble understanding some things
Are you asking if something goes between the Turbo and the Cat (or Test Pipe)? If so, then you're missing about 3ft of pipe. It's called the "Downpipe" or "B-pipe" in NA apps.
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Old 06-07-2006, 12:55 AM
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just make one. its not that hard to make. thats whys this site is called HOME MADE TURBO
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Old 06-07-2006, 12:57 AM
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Yeah that's what i needed to know, now there are turbo down pipes and turbo up pipes am I going to need both or just the downpipe?

I might still make one i just need to know what pipes go there.
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Old 06-07-2006, 01:06 AM
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what do i search for though? Up pipe, down pipe? i read all the guides and they mention down pipes but not up pipes, yet it looks like there are different bolt patters on each on so i figure it should matter.

I'll search again though
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Old 06-07-2006, 01:09 AM
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theres a little thread on the top of the forum that says ''NOOBS!! *LOOK HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUILD A TURBO KIT!!!!!!!!*''
very easy to read.
use your noggin.
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Originally Posted by BlueBoostedSi
i read all the guides and they mention down pipes but not up pipes
And i even went and looked at it again, it still says nothing about up pipes
OR downpipes for that matter.
In fact it says nothing about exhausts at all.


The one that DOES have a downpipe mentioned is the G2IC turbo guide, but still says nothing about up pipes.

I'll just buy one.. Later
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