Test pipes

[kwike92]

Is there any real difference with turner and MS test pipes??

As far as clamps, install and Fitment??

The MS pipes are $100 more so I'm curious to hear your guys opinions.

Thank u

[happos2]

Look into ACM pipes as well (cheaper than MS too). At the end of the day, we are talking about a bent tube, and how the O2 bungs are welded on. The ACM ones were perfect fit with nice clamps that don't leak.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by kwike92

Is there any real difference with turner and MS test pipes??

As far as clamps, install and Fitment??

The MS pipes are $100 more so I'm curious to hear your guys opinions.

Thank u

Simply a matter of preference. The Macht Schnell Bypass Track pipes fit perfectly, come with HD clamps and are always in stock when ready.



Let me know when ready for a set and I'll make sure you're taken care of.

[kwike92]

Originally Posted by happos2

Look into ACM pipes as well (cheaper than MS too). At the end of the day, we are talking about a bent tube, and how the O2 bungs are welded on. The ACM ones were perfect fit with nice clamps that don't leak.

Your right, a bent pipe with an o2 bung. Lol

Who's ACM?

[happos2]

AUTOcouture Motoring, a vendor here on the forum.

[kwike92]

Originally Posted by happos2

AUTOcouture Motoring, a vendor here on the forum.

Oh ok cool, I see. Ill check them out.

[roddyc]

Do any of the manufacturers that produce these allow for the factory cat to be clamped back on or do all of these require the cat to be cut at the weld (so that re-installation requires welding the cat back on)?

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by roddyc

Do any of the manufacturers that produce these allow for the factory cat to be clamped back on or do all of these require the cat to be cut at the weld (so that re-installation requires welding the cat back on)?

There's simply not enough material to clamp onto, the catalytic converters would need to be welded back.

[kwike92]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

There's simply not enough material to clamp onto, the catalytic converters would need to be welded back.

So if I run these test pipes, and in the future I have to put the card back on ill have to have a shop weld them back on??

It shouldn't be a problem though right???


But as far as install goes, it's just cutting off the old cat and clamping on the test pipe?

[roddyc]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

There's simply not enough material to clamp onto, the catalytic converters would need to be welded back.

There may be an obvious reason for this, but why not make the test pipes a little longer so that when you cut off the OEM portion, it preserves a section of piping leading to the cat so it is clamp-able?

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by happos2

AUTOcouture Motoring, a vendor here on the forum.

+1 or Turner!

Driven cars with both and very nice gain removing the factory cats, especially when paired with a tune.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by roddyc

There may be an obvious reason for this, but why not make the test pipes a little longer so that when you cut off the OEM portion, it preserves a section of piping leading to the cat so it is clamp-able?

Simply not doable, as there's not a flat portion to securely clamp onto.

The Macht Schnell Bypass Track Pipes and ESS E-Flash are a perfect match, we have combo packages available for those interested. Always in stock.

[tmntmn]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

+1 or Turner!

Driven cars with both and very nice gain removing the factory cats, especially when paired with a tune.

Car feel great with the ACM Test pipe, now i just need the last piece of the puzzle BPM stage II tune to finish my performance mod.

Been doing alot of research and read nothing but great reviews!

[kwike92]

Man, EAS has some serious marketing on this forum. Lol

[TW0929]

go for the ACM ones

[lsmkr01]

Turner or ACM because of a better quality clamp design as well as better price. I went with Turner and couldn't be happier. Best mod I've made to date.

[8k3]

I just had the MS test pipes installed (all brands are prob the same). The exhaust note at WOT is awesome with stock rear

[roddyc]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Simply not doable, as there's not a flat portion to securely clamp onto.

The Macht Schnell Bypass Track Pipes and ESS E-Flash are a perfect match, we have combo packages available for those interested. Always in stock.

After looking at the OEM x-pipe, that makes sense; appreciate the reply!

[kwike92]

Originally Posted by 8k3

I just had the MS test pipes installed (all brands are prob the same). The exhaust note at WOT is awesome with stock rear

how did the power gain feel?

[kitw]

I vote Turner just because they were the original ones. The ACM and MS are both copies (although it's not like any of them are rocket science - 45 degree bend, flange, and 2 02 bungs

But, Turner is out of stock.

[8k3]

Originally Posted by kwike92

how did the power gain feel?

Tough to say, I had a VF620 supercharger installed at the same time . I will say this, before I bought it EAS had a dyno that showed an ESS 625 kit (I believe that was the one) before and after the MS test pipes and it showed +20hp.

[Lalit@autocouture]

Shoot me a pm OP