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Old 11-07-2003 | 11:16 PM
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Before I sold my 951 a friend of mine made a set of alum hard pipes for me. Cost = $2 for pipe. I polished them using a buffing wheel on my bench grinder cost $ 5 for buffing wheel and $3 for compond. I had to buy t clamps, but hey my local NAPA sells them for $2.99 each, Every where else wanted $5-6 each. The conectors where costly. $20 for the 2.5 to 3 inch and $8 for the others.

Alittle bit of research and a butt load of money saved. Plus the pride that I did it myself.

But hey the Tuners have to make a buck too... Just not mine...

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Old 11-08-2003 | 12:50 AM
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I am 100% in if they can be made cheap. I mean cheap like 100 bucks. That should allow PLENTY of profit margin. I will supply my own Purocil as I already need a few reducers. Anyone close to that price can have my money on the 15th.
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Old 11-08-2003 | 12:57 AM
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$400 for a set of pipes is alot of money!

I hope one of you guys gets a cheap yet effective alternative.

Have you guys looked into having fitting for BOVs? That would be another direction to go into also.
Old 11-08-2003 | 02:04 AM
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My pipes will be 100% mandrel bends, powder coated to your specific color, and will be no more than 85$.

This is the beginning of my new line of affordable aftermarket parts including Intake Systems, Intercooler Pipes, FMIC Kits, Stock intercooler End tank Modifications, Intake Manifolds, Downpipes, Catbacks, and also other upgrades like Alternator Relocation brackets, Solid Motor Mounts, and the like. I hope to help the poor 951 enthusiast (like me) experience the same level product as some of the top tuners.



Old 11-08-2003 | 03:00 AM
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I would definately be in for an exhaust, when/if you come up with one for a good price.... I'm sure it can't be too hard to duplicate, considering all the available resources out there for measurements and such....
Old 11-08-2003 | 03:25 AM
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Originally posted by BoostGuy951
My pipes will be 100% mandrel bends, powder coated to your specific color, and will be no more than 85$.

This is the beginning of my new line of affordable aftermarket parts including Intake Systems, Intercooler Pipes, FMIC Kits, Stock intercooler End tank Modifications, Intake Manifolds, Downpipes, Catbacks, and also other upgrades like Alternator Relocation brackets, Solid Motor Mounts, and the like. I hope to help the poor 951 enthusiast (like me) experience the same level product as some of the top tuners.



Sounds awsome! I wish I was in Alabama to help. I was just thinking how easy it would be to make some of these things for cheap - glad you have the setup to do so. Maybe save my broke a$$ a little green lattah on down the road!
Old 11-08-2003 | 03:37 AM
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I had my full custom 3" exhaust from the downpipe back for $85. I would be interested in the Intercooler pipes so i can mount a BOV
Old 11-08-2003 | 04:04 AM
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Originally posted by daniel951
I had my full custom 3" exhaust from the downpipe back for $85. I would be interested in the Intercooler pipes so i can mount a BOV
Wow! Did you do it yourself? Thats pretty cheap!
Old 11-08-2003 | 09:14 AM
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I would also be interested in the in Intercooler pipes
Old 11-08-2003 | 09:31 AM
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Let me know where to send the money. Make mine powder blue. Seriously, let me know where to send it. No need for the huge BOV mounting area on mine thanks.
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Old 11-08-2003 | 11:44 AM
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Boostguy, got another buyer here just waiting to see the product. Keep us updated.
Old 11-08-2003 | 12:07 PM
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I´d like to buy a set, too

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Old 11-08-2003 | 12:53 PM
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im in...
Old 11-08-2003 | 04:15 PM
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I need a IC to throttle body pipe... I am in. Just give some options and prices.
Old 11-08-2003 | 08:25 PM
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Flanges for a blow off and you've got another buyer


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