Protuninglab Downpipe for MS6 - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

Hayate · 11-07-2009, 03:10 AM

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.

jmhinkle · 11-07-2009, 03:24 AM

That would be an ATP knock-off. It looks like the Ebay one.

Road Rage · 11-07-2009, 06:10 AM

im glad it fits, but even in the pictures it looks like it was made in a cave with rock tools

BigBens6 · 11-07-2009, 07:32 AM

there englishs are very well talked two....

haha

How does it perform, noticable i presume, no performance difference to the CP-E

Dr. D · 11-07-2009, 07:33 AM

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...

bmorrisj · 11-07-2009, 12:27 PM

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...

jracer · 11-08-2009, 03:23 AM

anyone use this ?? whats the verdict.......

Hayate · 11-08-2009, 04:13 PM

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.

jmhinkle · 11-08-2009, 04:23 PM

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.

jracer · 11-10-2009, 08:23 AM

has anyone used this downpipe yet ??

11-07-2009, 03:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hayate Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bend OR Posts: 232 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	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. __________________ 2007 MS6, Mazdaspeed CAI, Speedie TIP, RPM Sport Springs, Bilsteins, SPC Adj. Ball Joints, Whiteline Rear Sway Bar, AWR Endlinks, Corksport Frt Tower Brace, GT Spec Trailing Braces, CPE prototype MM, TT Frt Diff Mount, CPE Rear Diff Mount, Cobb AP, Dashhawk, Battery Relocate to trunk bracing. Wheels: Summer: OEM. Winter: Konig Feathers 17x7.5 +45 (17.1 lbs) w/ Yoko Ice Guard IG20 tires, Racing: BBS STI 17 x 8 +53 hub bored to 67.1 (18 lbs) w/ Yokohama Advan A048 235/45ZR17 R tires.

11-07-2009, 03:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
jmhinkle Risickulous Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 4,806 Thanks: 171 Thanked 160 Times in 101 Posts Groans: 18 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	That would be an ATP knock-off. It looks like the Ebay one. __________________ Yup, my car is stock.

11-07-2009, 06:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Road Rage Rally Racer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mn Posts: 1,958 Thanks: 38 Thanked 56 Times in 33 Posts Groans: 1 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	im glad it fits, but even in the pictures it looks like it was made in a cave with rock tools __________________ "When you can leave black marks from the exit of every turn to the braking points of the next turn, then you have enough horsepower." "Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the back of the car. Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far the wall moves after you hit it." 06 Black Cherry Mica Speed6

11-07-2009, 07:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dr. D Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 211 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	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... __________________ Velocity Red Mica Mazdaspeed 6 (stock) (302awhp 348awtq stock turbo) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3355101

11-07-2009, 12:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
bmorrisj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC, CA Posts: 804 Thanks: 7 Thanked 49 Times in 35 Posts Groans: 1 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	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... __________________ 2007 w/ Cheez Wheels - MSR 045 18x8 +35

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11-08-2009, 03:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
jracer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 310 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 2 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	anyone use this ?? whats the verdict....... __________________ 2006 mazdza speed 6 Cobb AP /Cobb TIP / Cobb SRI / fmic / stage 2 cobb beta map / forge bov /denzo 1 step colder plugs / magnaflow cat back / ATP down pipe / pg v1 ex. mani / H&R springs / SU lower engine mount / prosport boost gage / vent boost gage pod / Tenzo type M wheels / nitto neo gen's / tint / access i pod controler / redline oil in trans-diff / slotted front rotors w/ Ebc red pads / HD front lip / twm desert eagle shift knob /

11-08-2009, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hayate Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bend OR Posts: 232 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	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. __________________ 2007 MS6, Mazdaspeed CAI, Speedie TIP, RPM Sport Springs, Bilsteins, SPC Adj. Ball Joints, Whiteline Rear Sway Bar, AWR Endlinks, Corksport Frt Tower Brace, GT Spec Trailing Braces, CPE prototype MM, TT Frt Diff Mount, CPE Rear Diff Mount, Cobb AP, Dashhawk, Battery Relocate to trunk bracing. Wheels: Summer: OEM. Winter: Konig Feathers 17x7.5 +45 (17.1 lbs) w/ Yoko Ice Guard IG20 tires, Racing: BBS STI 17 x 8 +53 hub bored to 67.1 (18 lbs) w/ Yokohama Advan A048 235/45ZR17 R tires.

11-08-2009, 04:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
jmhinkle Risickulous Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 4,806 Thanks: 171 Thanked 160 Times in 101 Posts Groans: 18 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	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. __________________ Yup, my car is stock.

11-10-2009, 08:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
jracer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 310 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 2 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	has anyone used this downpipe yet ?? __________________ 2006 mazdza speed 6 Cobb AP /Cobb TIP / Cobb SRI / fmic / stage 2 cobb beta map / forge bov /denzo 1 step colder plugs / magnaflow cat back / ATP down pipe / pg v1 ex. mani / H&R springs / SU lower engine mount / prosport boost gage / vent boost gage pod / Tenzo type M wheels / nitto neo gen's / tint / access i pod controler / redline oil in trans-diff / slotted front rotors w/ Ebc red pads / HD front lip / twm desert eagle shift knob /