2.5 Exhaust details please

[les5709]

Hi guys,

If I was to have all the exhaust pipe work from a 3r....

the 3 pipes, (y shape, short one and longer straightish one)
the backbox
the tails

would it be a straight bolt on job with no modification to my manifold on my 2.5 to create exactly the same configuration. I know i will get no power gains with putting this exhaust on, its all just for look, so i shouldnt need any remap or anything either?

Thanks
Steve

[mgbond]

Hi, I did this and it was a straight bolt on but I had to use the 2.5 down pipe from the front turbo.

Not sure where you are but I think I Still have the 3 ltr exhaust in the shed if you want it. Going to be throwing it anyway.

Bondy

[les5709]

Hi bondy,

Was there much cutting or anything to be done then when u did it.

I have the 3r backbox and tail pipes u c, I have brought it to a few places here in northern ireland and they just aren't that interested in doing it without the rest of the pipework off the turbo. So I was thinking if I could get the hold of the other 3 pipes on the 3r then it might be an easy job?

Thanks
Steve

[mgbond]

You shouldn't need to cut anything but when you look on some cars a dent has been made in the exhaust as the front turbo pipe comes round to join the box.

My garage cut mine and reweleded it back to get the hole thing straighter. then the turbos needed a refurb and I did the H&S route.

Bondy

[les5709]

Hi Bondy,

You would hardly still have the pipes etc that I would need from when you took yours off or are you still using them?

Thanks
Steve

[key750]

Hi!

A little rookie question: in the original 2.5 exhaust cats are 5 inches after turbo or in the Y???

[mgbond]

les5709 said:

Hi Bondy,

You would hardly still have the pipes etc that I would need from when you took yours off or are you still using them?

Thanks
Steve

I Think there are some pipes left but I'll have to check as they may have been thrown out.

Bondy

[les5709]

mgbond said:

I Think there are some pipes left but I'll have to check as they may have been thrown out.

Bondy

Thanks