Turbo elbow opinions?? Tomei vs. Greddy

[CMG]

Only 2 weeks after I got my SR running I cracked the cheapo Megan turbo outlet. I'm looking at my options and wanted opinions from experience. I have a full 3" exhaust from the downpipe back, and I plan on keeping the stock turbo for a while. From what I've seen it looks like my options would be Greddy or Tomei expreme. The Tomei is just a hair shy of 3" out, while the Greddy has the divorced chambers, which I'm not too sure has much effect. Anybody have suggestions?

[codyace]

Get the Greddy unit...you'll be very happy. The divorced outlet is a huge plus!

[DrifterProdigy85]

Tomei has the divorced outlet too if im not mistaken. Greddy is a ***** to put on. Nuts are really tight fitting. Wouldnt mind giving Tomei a try if i did it again.

[codyace]

Tomei has the divorced outlet too if im not mistaken. Greddy is a ***** to put on. Nuts are really tight fitting. Wouldnt mind giving Tomei a try if i did it again.

That Tomei one is no better in my experience...it's such a crappy spot for a bolt to be, that it's ahrd to make better at the exhaust of crazy cost and lost room.

[CMG]

From the pictures of the Tomei I saw it didn't look like a divorced outlet. So it sounds like between both of you guys either one will be a chore to install.

[slow s13]

another option is circuit sports, they have a cast divided outlet available now, I got one with the atached downpipe and it went on pretty smoothly.

http://phase2motorsports.store....html

[vutony]

the tomei expreme doesnt have a divorced outlet, just 3" outlet, i have it and love it

no problem with the installation

TOMEI fo sho

[CMG]

I saw the CS turbo outlet and it was around $50 cheaper than the Tomei or Greddy. In my opinion I don't think it's a proven enough brand yet. I have their coolant reservoir and it's excellent, but I think I'm gonna stick with a proven brand.

[CMG]

Vutony, did you have any clearance issues with the Tomei, either with the elbow or downpipe? I'm using an HKS 3" downpipe and right now my downpipe is only a fraction of an inch away from the tunnel when it's hot.

[jr_ss]

So you think that CS isn't a proven brand? There are countless people out there running their products. I for one run their outlet elbow/DP unit, which is incorporated into one piece. Very good craftsmenship and quality. I would suggest getting rid of your DP and turbo elbow and going with their one piece unit. For the price of a tomei or greddy elbow you can have 3/4 of the CS piece paid for, not to mention awesome ground clearance and less work to install. It still is some what of a pain to install the pipe to the back of the turbo due to the design of the unit, but overall a great piece.

[CMG]

I'm not knocking CS, it's only my opinion, which I'm entitled to. I did see their one piece elbow/downpipe, that looked nice, and would probably solve the problem of me cracking another elbow.

[CMG]

I ended up going with the Tomei Expreme. We'll see how it goes once it's on.

[onecrazyfoo4u]

How much did you get it for and where'd you order it from....if you don't mind me asking. I'm looking to get a new elbow also. Let us know how the install goes. Thanks!

[vutony]

Vutony, did you have any clearance issues with the Tomei, either with the elbow or downpipe? I'm using an HKS 3" downpipe and right now my downpipe is only a fraction of an inch away from the tunnel when it's hot.

NOPE, i have the expreme mani and elbow with hks pd, no problem with clearance

[CMG]

I got it from FRsport ebay store. For some reason they had one listed with free shipping, so after CA taxes it was about $240 total. A pretty big chunk of money for just an elbow but I won't ever have to worry about my exhaust when I upgrade the turbo.

[nonvtecaccord]

I have a HKS one I'll sell you

[onecrazyfoo4u]

I'm interested, email me at [email protected] with pics and price. Thanks!

[nonvtecaccord]

it is the divorced wastegate style, it will not fit without modifications on a LHD car. So i'm told

[CMG]

I got the Tomei and put it on, piece of cake. I expected a little bit more quality for $200, the inside of the flanges wasn't welded, but it'll definitely do the job.

[corey240]

ss autochrome is a super unit