FS: 2.5" Test Pipes, Anyone interested? Options

[DG_Performance]

Feeler.... I can have em made really soon!
I have made a few of these for people and i have been getting requests to make more for everyone to be able to buy one.
Would you guys be interested if i made a bunch of them?
I would be selling em for $50 shipped to the 48 states
I can post a pic of what it would look like if you guys are interested in em.
If enought people want one and pay up front i can probably make em for $40 shipped.
DG

[bloodrain]

not 2 burst your bubble, but wouldnt it be cheaper to go 2 home depot? Maybe im wrong, i'd really need 2 see pics of what your selling.

[DG_Performance]

not 2 burst your bubble, but wouldnt it be cheaper to go 2 home depot? Maybe im wrong, i'd really need 2 see pics of what your selling.
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home depot has test pipes? i dont think so... they dont deal in car parts!
do you know what a test pipe is?

[Drocay]

i'd love to see pics of wut u got bro.

[dustin15brown]

I dont know and I wont act like I do, so can you enlighten me? Thanks

[kbprice]

I dont know and I wont act like I do, so can you enlighten me? Thanks
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A test pipe will basically get rid of the catalitic converter. If you live in a state that has emissions laws and checks to make sure your car had a cat this probably isn't for you. Unless you feel like swapping it back every time you go for a smog check.

[tim86]

is there any performance gains in this? or would this just make the celica sound meaner...

[FAQdaWorld]

Of course there will be SOME gains. Dont expect to get more like 15 hp out of it though. Most bolt ons / hop ups dont really do much by themselves, but when used with other items they begin to make a BIG difference.

Baby steps my friend, Baby steps

[bloodrain]

either way, u can still find them cheaper, and home depot does have pipes

[DG_Performance]

either way, u can still find them cheaper, and home depot does have pipes
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Were you drinking a little bit b4 you posted that answer?
This whole post is about how I have been asked by some 6gc members to make this test pipe. Meaning that
"they cound not find the pipe anywhere... so how are you finding one cheaper?"
(a test pipe specifically for the 6g celica!) So.... I am offering to make them for a short time for those people whe want one. Trust me, home depot does not make this item! If home depot has pipe at all it would be for electrical insulation uses on home projects "not for exhausts".
I am posting a pic on my profile so you all know what a test pipe is.
Bloodrain... please go look and realize you are making yourself look kinda silly posting anything dealing with home depot making products for the celica????
you make me laugh cause i thought you were kidding at first
Oh well?

[Coomer]

either way, u can still find them cheaper, and home depot does have pipes
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I don't think you understand what a test pipe is. It's not just a piece of pipe...it has welded metal plates on the end so it can bolt into a Celica...I can't think of any companies that make them for our car, and I'm sure that if you found one, it'd cost more than this. And DG's work is amazing too.

[lagos]

last time i checked...home depo didnt carry any exhaust piping...

[DG_Performance]

Thank you Coomer and Lagos for further explaining!!!
A pic is now on my profile to help the explaination
Bu the way.... Coomer, calipers should be there this week.
Let me know when you get em.
DG

This post has been edited by DG_Performance: Jul 24, 2005 - 8:07 PM

[Defgeph]

I would love to see a test pipe made from electrical tubing. hahahaha

Pipe looks sweet. Its nice for runs on the strip.

DEF

[DG_Performance]

Yep, that is what they are mainly for!!!
Good Call Jeff.
By the way you stuff is all done and will ship out tomorrow!
DG

[Akimbo]

if i have a full greddy sp is this a nice addition or not needed?

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Is this to replace the manifold cat? Cause that's were mine is on a 94 2.2 GT. If I run low on money, and can't get a header, I'd like to have this if it's what I'm thinking it is.

[DG_Performance]

Akimbo
This is the replacement for the cat under the seat area of the cat.
It will make your exhaust a little louder and give you a few hp.
The testpipe alone will not give you big power, but if you have an intake and exhaust catback system and some other mods it is a nice cheap few extra hp gain.
Bigmeanbulldog55
i thought all celica's had cats in the mani and under the car??
Yours dont have one under the seat area?
DG

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Akimbo
This is the replacement for the cat under the seat area of the cat.
It will make your exhaust a little louder and give you a few hp.
The testpipe alone will not give you big power, but if you have an intake and exhaust catback system and some other mods it is a nice cheap few extra hp gain.
Bigmeanbulldog55
i thought all celica's had cats in the mani and under the car??
Yours dont have one under the seat area?
DG
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I'm having everything removed and just running strate pipe. Only thing I was worried about is the manifold and the manifold cat.

[DG_Performance]

Punch it out?

[mark_426]

Manifold cat? My 3S has a DP cat..

And I have an underbody cat right after a flex pipe, going to the 2.5" cat back..

[DG_Performance]

i did not realize you had a 3s.
so punch out the dp cat
and then ....i make a test pipe for that second cat!
i must ahve misread your other post or something?
Edit:
i am talking to 2 diff people is what is going on...but it is the same answer for both of you guys though.

dg

This post has been edited by DG_Performance: Jul 24, 2005 - 11:39 PM

[kbprice]

Pipe looks nice. Sign me up for one...

[DG_Performance]

Paypal me the 50 + 3% fees at dg_performance@yahoo.com
or
send me a money order......i can pm you my address
What do you want to do?
i can have a pipe ready and sent out by the end of the week.
dg

[Akimbo]

im still confused, i know the sp is a full catback (mine isn't installed) but does the SP replace this part or if I get this can I still install it?

[bloodrain]

either way, u can still find them cheaper, and home depot does have pipes
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I don't think you understand what a test pipe is. It's not just a piece of pipe...it has welded metal plates on the end so it can bolt into a Celica...I can't think of any companies that make them for our car, and I'm sure that if you found one, it'd cost more than this. And DG's work is amazing too.
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was thinkin of somethin else, sorry guys

[mark_426]

Akimbo - Your cat back system, if designed the same way mine is, bolts up to the rear half of the cat - so this would go right in front of it. If you get it, you should be able to install it.

Just look under your car, straight under the middle or so of the car, and see if you have the cat there.

[playr158]

what about a 7a test pipe

[mark_426]

Speaking for DG.. I sort of think theyre the same..

Any chance you could measure your cat, flange to flange?

[nik]

what about a 7a test pipe
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ditto but in 3 inch

This post has been edited by nik: Jul 25, 2005 - 4:50 PM

[playr158]

2.5

[DG_Performance]

I currently make the pipe in 2.5"

i can make some 7a ones ...i just need to know the length!!(outside edge of flange from end to end)

i can make 3" ones as well but dont have access to 3" flanges?
you supply correct flanges and i can get the 3" pipe
dg

[Defgeph]

try googling vibrantperformance they sell 3inch s.s. flanges

go to page 30


DEF

This post has been edited by defgeph: Jul 25, 2005 - 8:57 PM

[DG_Performance]

Thanks jeff,
looks like they have other stuff i needed too

First 2 testpipes have been sold!
Thanks guys,
dg

[DG_Performance]

kbprice ,
just got your $...
you pipe is going to be sent out on monday
thanks,
DG

[dustin15brown]

Would you ever consider making full exhaust systems for the celica? I mean I know you wouldn't be making everything, piecing it all together with the best combonation and all that?

[kbprice]

kbprice ,
just got your $...
you pipe is going to be sent out on monday
thanks,
DG
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Thank you. Looking forward to it.

[DG_Performance]

dustin15brown,
i have made full exhaust for the celi already?
it just cost way too much to ship and people dont want to pay the shipping cost.
if you come here and get it.... that is the only way it really seems worth it cause i install it and everything for free if you get me to do it.
dg

[FAQdaWorld]

Hey DG, can you do mandrel bending and the like? May have to get you to do a custom exhaust for the gze since your in PA

[playr158]

there geeze just look in the man's profile......

its mendrel its sexi its good for you!

This post has been edited by playr158: Jul 31, 2005 - 9:38 PM

[lagos]

dave.... i think i asked you to make me a 3in exhaust before and you said it would take too much effort and wouldnt be worth doing

[DG_Performance]

Lagos, that is because you did not want to come here and have me do it!
Its really only worth it if you can come here and have me do it right on the car... i would have never said that i could not make you one, just that i really really dont want to do it for you unless you bring your car here.)you did not want to do that or you said you didnt trust your car for the journey yet,,, thats all?)
I dont have a jig made up for the full exhaust so i would have to take mine off and use my car as the jig. I dont want to do that. so if people are willing to bring their car here i can make it.
dg

This post has been edited by DG_Performance: Aug 1, 2005 - 6:39 AM

[lagos]

ahhh i see

[dahoman9]

[rza619]

im in for the test pipe if u have a GB.

[kbprice]

Got mine in the mail today, thanks for the speedy delivery DG. All you other suckers need to ante up and quit flaking...

[DG_Performance]

no problem my man, thanks for the the speedy payment!
dg

[mark_426]

Lagos, that is because you did not want to come here and have me do it! 
Its really only worth it if you can come here and have me do it right on the car... i would have never said that i could not make you one, just that i really really dont want to do it for you unless you bring your car here.)you did not want to do that or you said you didnt trust your car for the journey yet,,, thats all?)
I dont have a jig made up for the full exhaust so i would have to take mine off and use my car as the jig.  I dont want to do that.  so if people are willing to bring their car here i can make it.
dg
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how long would it take you, what would the cost be, and when is best for you?

[dustin15brown]

^ What he said.. I'm very interested... When I can afford it

[dustin15brown]

well?

[pokemeintheeye]

there geeze just look in the man's profile......

its mendrel its sexi its good for you!
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Wow! Does look pretty. How much for one these? I think it'll be forth a drive. I might have to go towards that way anyways

[OrbitalGT95]

Hey dave..wanna open a shop up, lol..you do the work..i'll do the sales and marketing..come on..you know you want to

[DG_Performance]

Actually, i am doing something like that! that is why i am buying the big garage right next to my house ...so i can do some crazy work in there!

dg

[dustin15brown]

Well you didn't answer the questions.... How long, how much and anything else we'd need to knw if we brought it to you

[pokemeintheeye]

Well you didn't answer the questions.... How long, how much and anything else we'd need to knw if we brought it to you
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What he said.

[celi_gt_racer]

IM interested.. gettin paid this thursday.. and its monday now.. How much? and it is for 5sfe 2.2's right?... don't feel like paging back.. But im down for one.. pm me some info on where to paypal your money and send muh address

[playr158]

"IM interested.. gettin paid this thursday.. and its monday now.. How much? and it is for 5sfe 2.2's right?... don't feel like paging back.. But im down for one.. pm me some info on where to paypal your money and send muh address "


please READ the thread B4 posting in it.......you have to DRIVE YOUR CAR to HIM...and have HIM DO IT IN PERSON ON YOUR CAR........

[dustin15brown]

thanks for clarifying that Dan But for real I'm still interested, just haven't heard anything.... so can ya help out with with the info we asked for?

[DG_Performance]

takes about all day to make it....
cost would be about 500 total for full exhaust with installation
there would be no cat in it!
i am not on the forum every day so expect long delays between my posts on this forum... pm's get to me alot faster cause email notifies me!
dg

[dustin15brown]

ok sounds good, but why no cat?

[pokemeintheeye]

takes about all day to make it....
cost would be about 500 total for full exhaust with installation
there would be no cat in it!
i am not on the forum every day so expect long delays between my posts on this forum... pm's get to me alot faster cause email notifies me!
dg
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I got my own muffler sitting around. Would that change the price?

[Akimbo]

so will this make my greddy sp louder? would i need to replace any gaskets or anything?

[bonzaisushi]

so will this make my greddy sp louder? would i need to replace any gaskets or anything?
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slightly, all its doing is removing a cat, cats dont do asmuch as a resonator.

[celi_gt_racer]

I meant the test pipe playr... and i got it in the mail and got it put on yesterday. I didn't have new gaskets though.. so there's a small leak that im gonna have to get fixed.. but other than that .. it is great. It made my greddy Sp a bit louder and it still sounds great... i highly reccomend this test pipe. Thanks again DG.

Btw.... if i remove my resonator .. will my exhaust sound crappy.. or just alot louder.. because i want the Greddy sp tone.. except about 2x as loud as it is now.. thanks alot!

[playr158]

soudn crappy leave the res. in

[DG_Performance]

i dont have a res in my setup.... i think getting a nice deep tone all depends on the muffler choice with the bigger size piping combo.

pokemeintheeye .... it would save you about $75 if you already had a muffler you wanted to use.
dg