test pipe

disturbedfan121 · 09-13-2007, 02:14 AM

anyone know of any online store other than ebay to get a test pipe for cheap?

CrimsonMX5 · 09-13-2007, 02:19 AM

I see test pipes for sale on miata.net classifieds sometimes.

invert · 09-13-2007, 06:46 AM

They were on ebay but not allowed anymore.

disturbedfan121 · 09-13-2007, 11:54 AM

still are tho...if you type in miata test in the search you'll see 3 pop up

MoFackyRed · 09-13-2007, 12:16 PM

I have a nice polished, resonated one for a 1.8 I'll let go for 50 bucks. I can send a pic if desired when I get home tonight.

Quinn · 09-13-2007, 12:37 PM

I have a one for sale. its 2.5 in

Feint01 · 09-13-2007, 02:48 PM

just go to a local small muffler shop and ask them to make you a straight pipe most places will do it for about 40-50 bones. sometimes cheaper depending on what part of the country.

FooSchnickens · 09-13-2007, 02:52 PM

I think the boss frog one is $65

Think One · 09-16-2007, 02:13 PM

what are the hp and tq gains from a test pipe

Ron-PC · 10-25-2007, 07:13 PM

I know this is a stupid question but kindly humor me. Test pipe replaces the Cat, correct? Must you have one custom for your year & emissions (CA or Federal). Also would like to know if you gain any performance or gas mileage.

NA3Turbo · 10-25-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Think One @ Sun Sep 16, 2007 3:13 pm

what are the hp and tq gains from a test pipe

minimal, if at all.

maybe 1/2-1 hp.

dimensionxzero · 10-25-2007, 09:29 PM

Well considering test pipes[/quote] are to only be used for off-road use, having it CA or Federal legal is contradictory. They're not legal.

batou · 10-25-2007, 10:06 PM

iirc, cops can impound/crush your cars anywhere in CA now, just for having "illegal modifications" on your vehicle....

so a test pipe = non-legal... =\

dimensionxzero · 10-25-2007, 10:12 PM

Yea... I take a pretty big risk. My car's loud as shit and I have a test pipe. I'm tempted to put my cat back on. I don't really know why I have it off haha.

Link · 10-25-2007, 10:20 PM

I have a nice 2.5" resonated one left over from my civic build. If the flanges are similar, I might cut mine and weld some new flanges on for the miata.

With turbo especially you can really pick up some gains by switching to a test pipe. I'm not sure about any NA gains though.

Agent935 · 10-25-2007, 10:24 PM

One benefit of straight pipes is that they help reduce droning in the cabin

RotorNutFD3S · 10-26-2007, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batou @ Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:06 pm

iirc, cops can impound/crush your cars anywhere in CA now, just for having "illegal modifications" on your vehicle....

so a test pipe = non-legal... =\

You don't recall correctly. The ONLY reason they can crush your car is if it has stolen components, mostly engine and transmission parts. The news reported it only as street racing to attempt to deter just that. Illegal modifications for CA will usually result in hefty fines.
I still say that the whole crushing thing will just result in more people running from the police there.
Anyway, back on topic. I had a test pipe made at a local muffler shop for $25, just two flanges and a piece of straight pipe.

FooSchnickens · 10-26-2007, 08:46 AM

Also, depending on your setup you can actually lose hp. One of my friends decided to run one at a track day to see what difference it made, and he was slower than with a regular cat!

So unless you're boosted or have some decent power mods, I wouldn't really bother with one.

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09-16-2007, 02:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
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10-25-2007, 07:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ron-PC Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Palm Coast, Fl Posts: 149	I know this is a stupid question but kindly humor me. Test pipe replaces the Cat, correct? Must you have one custom for your year & emissions (CA or Federal). Also would like to know if you gain any performance or gas mileage.
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10-25-2007, 09:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
dimensionxzero Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 73	Re: test pipe Well considering test pipes[/quote] are to only be used for off-road use, having it CA or Federal legal is contradictory. They're not legal.

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10-25-2007, 10:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
dimensionxzero Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 73	Re: test pipe Yea... I take a pretty big risk. My car's loud as shit and I have a test pipe. I'm tempted to put my cat back on. I don't really know why I have it off haha.

10-25-2007, 10:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Link Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 1,315	Re: test pipe I have a nice 2.5" resonated one left over from my civic build. If the flanges are similar, I might cut mine and weld some new flanges on for the miata. With turbo especially you can really pick up some gains by switching to a test pipe. I'm not sure about any NA gains though.
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FooSchnickens Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,430	Also, depending on your setup you can actually lose hp. One of my friends decided to run one at a track day to see what difference it made, and he was slower than with a regular cat! So unless you're boosted or have some decent power mods, I wouldn't really bother with one.
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