SSAC Downpipe preparation and installation, Making the cheapo work properly - 56k not welcome Options

[CilverSeliST205]

Today i started taking my car apart for some maintenance work, and to hopefully resolve few common issues with cheap ssac downpipes. So here is my DP with spiderweb welded as advised per Jeff:



I believe I have read somewhere that these pipes are not 100% stainless, so now im worried about rusting of the welds should I be worried? should I powdercoat it ? Is there something else I can do to keep this DP from falling apart?

Another issue people experience with this DP is boost creep related to the wastegate getting stuck half way open:



What i am going to do is copycat this guy from mr2oc who used some ink+vaseline combo on the WG flapper and messed with actuator while the DP was bolted on so he can see where the gate is getting stuck on the DP. Then I am going to grind the hell out the DP wherever I see ink marks.

I also ordered KO racing support bracket because ssac did not send me mine even after multiple requests...
Should i use ssac gaskets or reuse toyota gaskets?
Any tips on DP installation are welcome!

EDIT - topic changed for search purposes

This post has been edited by CilverSeliST205: Jun 19, 2006 - 8:04 PM

[lagos]

Checked autozone, advanced, carquest, lee auto parts etc. Noone has the gasket that goes between flexi and DP, you know the one with 3 bolt holes... I really don't want to use the paper one from xs, so can someone help me out with the part# for that gasket ? Ill go through the dealership.

Thanks in advance !

you mean a normal 3in 3bolt flange gasket? the one that connects the downpipe to the midpipe?

you can get them here
http://stores.ebay.com/Verocious-Motorspor...8QQftidZ2QQtZkm

[CilverSeliST205]

you mean a normal 3in 3bolt flange gasket? the one that connects the downpipe to the midpipe?

you can get them here
http://stores.ebay.com/Verocious-Motorspor...8QQftidZ2QQtZkm

I hate you j/k thanks man, heads like you make me really appreciate this forum