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  • RyanZ06
    Wrencher
    • Apr 2007
    • 226

    #1

    What downpipes are you using? I'm using OBD2 headers on an M52...

    Should I get OBD1 or OBD2 down pipes? I will make my own exhaust, but time budget keeps me from making my own down pipes...
  • static
    E30 Addict
    • Oct 2005
    • 501

    #2
    obd2 should be theoretically better as well as fit better to obd2 manifolds.
    obd2 downpipes = double wall (retain temperature better as well as quieter) as well as being true dual.
    Search to find about how people fit them (i think you need some bending)

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    • So Live
      R3VLimited
      • Aug 2006
      • 2512

      #3
      i used all obd 1 stuff but the down pipes shouldnt be that much different. The only difference in size is in the o.d not i.d. so they dont flow any better than the obd 1 stuff but like static said they should be quieter and hold heat better.

      i made 4 welds per pipe going inbetween the manifolds and the stock e30 cat section. I have plenty of clearance for everything. At least 1/2 inch in all spots.

      I think for my nv m50 motor it was the best/easiest/cheapest way to go. I dont think the e30 exhaust is holding it back. Ill upgrade the exhaust when theres a turbine infront of it.
      -Chris

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      • asubimmer
        R3V OG
        • Jul 2004
        • 6482

        #4
        I have the obd2 ones but one the front one wants to hit the sway bar so I may have to put some washers or something under the ps motor mount to raise it up a tad so it can fit. Thats a common prob right?
        ///Alpinweiß II 24v 91' 318is, Alpinweiß III 99' 323i, 04' Yamaha R6 SE for sale, 00' VW GTi, 83' El Camino BURNED, 01' P71sold, 92' Miatasold

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        • matt
          No R3VLimiter
          • Oct 2003
          • 3731

          #5
          Originally posted by asubimmer
          I have the obd2 ones but one the front one wants to hit the sway bar so I may have to put some washers or something under the ps motor mount to raise it up a tad so it can fit. Thats a common prob right?
          Yes.

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