word to the wise, don't buy an SSauto turbo elbow if you want the right part

[f s t caz]

the headbolt thing reminded me about my turbo elbow i bought recently. It arrived quickly, and i was very pleased about that, but it didn't look the same as what they posted in the auction So i got out my tape measure and checked mine, i think it was barely 2 1/2" inner diameter. It comes no where close to the "3" DIAMETER" that they list in the auction, inside or out. The seperate wastegate port is also changed and the tube is half as long.instead of connecting right before the bottom flange, it connects back in probably 2 inches above, and on mine, they didn't cut the hole large enough so there's a wall of metal 1/4-1/2cm tall at the bottom of the hole - perfect for creating turbulance.

I did contact them about it, and they told me that they would refund my money if i sent it back. I asked about getting the correct part, as advertised, and they said they had to make changes to make it work on KA-T applications, and that a 3" is no longer in production and there is no ETA on the start of production for one. I had this conversation with them probably 2 weeks ago, and low and behold, they're still advertising 3" and still using pictures of the old design.

I'm not saying don't get it, as i'm still trying to decide whether or not to send it back. Surely it is still better than the stock elbow, especially after taking a dremel to the lower side of the wastegate port to get rid of the wall, and for half the cost of a Trust elbow... Just don't expect to get what is advertised if you do decide to get one.

[f s t caz]

here is what i recieved (vs what they offer in the backround)you'll also notice in the top picture that its actually flared out a good amount right above the flange, meaning the actual piping is even narrower than the measurement in the picture.

[BoroBoroS13]

Thanks for the heads up and all the pix. Its good to know and I will just go with an HKS or something when the time comes.

[Nunook]

i wish i had saw this post a couple days ago. I just received mine and like u said its piece of ****. oh well there goes my first mistake on the ca engine.

What do you guys think about the other dump pipes and down pipes on e-bay? Thinking of getting an sr dump/downpipe?

[rico05]

I just used SR dp and o2 housing (ProjectSilvia 3"). It does hit the frame rail a bit sometimes. I just ignore it.

[float_6969]

I got mine from here http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBay...photoHere are the threads about ithttp://www.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=66869htt ... d?id=66870

[f s t caz]

I got mine from here http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBay...photoHere are the threads about ithttp://www.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=66869htt ... d?id=66870

how well did it fit? any clearance issues? That looks like a deal.

[float_6969]

I don't know yet. I haven't had it on yet, but I test fitted it and I don't see it having any clearance issues. I'll know in a month or so...

[slw240sx]

this is what they sent me [IMG]http://us.f2.yahoofs.com/users...g7qoj [/IMG]

[RMiller]

I bought some Ebay brand that was the greddy style. It worked really well and looked as advertised. I don't see any for sale on Ebay now, but it's the same seller that sells the resonated test pipes; if they were contacted they may be able to hook you up.

[Twiztid_S13]

that sucks... glad i got mine long ago.. i probably wouldnt have noticed.. only reason i remember mine is the one pictured is cuz the bolts were a PITA to tighten.. had to tighten them on the bottom slowly heh

[float_6969]

Linky no worky....