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exhaust help!?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:02 am
by schalk
i am about to do my intake , exhaust and fit a dastec (piggyback)that i got off a scooby !
where would be the best place to go!?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:57 am
by jon
TNT or Wildcat.
Don't go to Viper, many unhappy customers out there.
Who's going to tune the Dastek for you?
200sx exhaust
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:36 pm
by schalk
i'm thinking of just doing the intake and a back box !
but then doing in with nxgen!
the chip do no?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:42 pm
by jon
If you're going to upgrade your exhaust, rather go for a larger downpipe and a full 76mm exhaust. A backbox is going to do nothing to increase your power, will just look sweet and change your exhaust note.
What do you mean by intake? Like a cone filter? Unless you're going for huge power the standard airbox will be fine as standard filters generally have superior filtration (they filter out more kak) over cone filters.
I don't understand your last sentence, do you plan on just wiring in the dastek uni-chip and then just hope for the best? I would not recommend this approach as it was specifically tuned for that scooby.
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:47 pm
by schalk
the pipes are nearly falling off so it would just be a fix for now,
then with that i'll go for a pan filter ! (no cone)
the piggyback does come off a wrx but can be redone for my car so i want do the best mix with what i got at the moment witch is + - R6 000-00
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:53 pm
by rat
i would stay away from a piggyback.
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:11 pm
by jon
1. Start with a full exhaust and downpipe. Get this made up and fitted at a reputable exhaust shop of your choice.
2. Then install a front mount intercooler. You can get kits from various local sources. You could install Water/Meth injection instead. Speak to Freddie about this if this option tickles your fancy.
3. Then chip. Ross at RBTS is apparently quite clued up with Dastek if you decide to go that route. Do not go to Dastek themselves.
I wouldn't bother with the filter. Rather get a proper exhaust sorted, far better performance increase.
These mods will make for a nice increase on a budget. Once these are done focus on suspension and brakes before going for more power.
Don't rush into a second-rate mod just because you can't afford what you really want right now. One step at a time, even if you spend the entire R6k on the downpipe and exhaust as long as it's a quality item that's going to last a long time.
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:19 pm
by widowmaker
i was happy with viper - did my burgundy sx's turb gasket for cheap (bargain compared doing it yourself as i found out afterwards when i did it) and good job
cant comment on zorsts from them though...
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:58 am
by schalk
thanx dudes have spoken to ross ,he is just checking if the unichip will work on my car . 2k to fit and tune !
got deal with wildcat for full s/steel system incl. downpipe for + - R3250 !
so i'm happy with that, so its going in on monday !
the bigger turbo and FMIC will happen mid year !
can we swear on this forum! because i love my 200sx
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:40 am
by jon
Yay, glad you coming right
Please post pics of your new exhaust once installed.
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:31 pm
by schalk
cheers!