 Protuninglab Downpipe for MS6, $280 |
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 Nov 7 2009, 12:10 AM
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Track Racer  Group: Mazda Members Posts: 209 Joined: 23-July 07 From: Bend OR Member No.: 30,057  |
I was reading another localized forum and came across a couple of guys that installed this downpipe from Protuninglab. Quote from poster OCD "the piece is basically a Cp-e knockoff with the added feature of a v-band clamp. It was much easier to install than the Cp-e, and everything lined up perfect. The flanges were warped a bit, but the v-band snugged everything down just right. Id say its a good piece for the price."
http://www.protuninglab.com/doma6tu.html No cat, but you can't get much cheaper than $280. |
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Nov 7 2009, 12:24 AM
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Quietest VTA in town.  Group: Moderators Posts: 4,130 Joined: 2-February 08 From: Rio Rancho, NM Member No.: 35,613 |
That would be an ATP knock-off. It looks like the Ebay one.
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Nov 7 2009, 03:10 AM
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I am Jack's wasted life. Group: Mazda Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 13-October 06 From: Mn Member No.: 21,571 |
im glad it fits, but even in the pictures it looks like it was made in a cave with rock tools
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Nov 7 2009, 04:32 AM
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Rally Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 1,829 Joined: 8-September 06 From: Cincinnati Ohio Member No.: 20,786 |
there englishs are very well talked two....
haha How does it perform, noticable i presume, no performance difference to the CP-E |
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Nov 7 2009, 04:33 AM
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Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 137 Joined: 20-September 07 From: Boynton Beach, FL Member No.: 31,802 |
haha no it doesn't... just has finger prints all over it b/c of the finish. i wish this was out when i changed my downpipe from stock to CP-e to ATP...
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Nov 7 2009, 09:27 AM
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Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 529 Joined: 20-June 08 From: OC, CA Member No.: 40,082 |
other than being a knockoff, i havent heard anything bad about the ebay part..... this one is free shipping, may be what i was waiting for...
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Nov 8 2009, 12:23 AM
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Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 241 Joined: 8-November 08 Member No.: 43,648 |
anyone use this ?? whats the verdict.......
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Nov 8 2009, 01:13 PM
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Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 209 Joined: 23-July 07 From: Bend OR Member No.: 30,057 |
I have a question which I don't think is addressed in other DP posts, but if it please excuse the query...
What are the Pros / Cons of a V-Band clamp pipe (ATP,Protuning) vs a stock type pipe flange (CPE, Corksport) ? Is the clamp liable to fail due to the exhaust heat? I have an idea but am no turbo guru. |
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Nov 8 2009, 01:23 PM
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Quietest VTA in town. Group: Moderators Posts: 4,130 Joined: 2-February 08 From: Rio Rancho, NM Member No.: 35,613 |
Pro is ease of install. So simple a caveman could do it as the expression goes. There is no downpipe that comes close to it. I'm not sure if there is a con to one. V band definitely won't leak or fail.
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Nov 10 2009, 05:23 AM
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Track Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 241 Joined: 8-November 08 Member No.: 43,648 |
has anyone used this downpipe yet ??
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Nov 11 2009, 05:36 AM
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Rally Racer Group: Mazda Members Posts: 1,123 Joined: 4-October 03 From: NJ Member No.: 3,728 |
wish it was catted... and no... dont want to have to weld one on there..
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Nov 11 2009, 06:56 AM
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oonc oonc hero Group: Mazda Members Posts: 1,849 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 22,814 |
doesn't look all that bad.. and definitely a good price.. extra o2 bung ... high flow cat ...
shit, I'd jump on it if I didn't have one already. |
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Nov 11 2009, 07:05 AM
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Fastest MS6 in the USA Group: Mazda Members Posts: 2,941 Joined: 14-March 07 From: Central Jersey Member No.: 25,348 |
there was a huge thread a while back about the ebay downpipe. someone finally got one and they said there was no fitment issues. i think quality of this piece is fine but u just needa worry about quality control like if the angles on the pipe or the flange holes might be different from DP to DP. i just installed one of these ebay downpipes on my buddies mk4 gli and it fit the the exception that i had to make the flange holes a little bigger because the turbo studs wouldent line up. a few grinds here and there and it fit perfect.
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