Complete Ion 3" Exhaust thread
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The low-down, this exhaust is TampaBlackMSP's, I am installing it for him with his aid as well as help from MSpeed267.
So far we have completly removed everything you see in the pics As well the mid pipe and muffler from Ion are installed. There have not been any fitment issues but ... s*** happens.
Now... Ion's main issue was the time it took to ship their product out. I have mixed feelings on this but I can say it was a well deserved wait. I looked over every flange and weld and although I am not a welder they do have quality. Installation is pretty straight foward, but I would'nt undertake if your not partially skilled and have the tools on hand. Always use breaker on all nuts and bolts for exhaust and turbo!!!!!!
Anything I missed or forgot?
Feel free to ask any questions about the install and I know that Eli (TampaBlackMSP), David (MSpeed267) or I will try to help you.
So far we have completly removed everything you see in the pics As well the mid pipe and muffler from Ion are installed. There have not been any fitment issues but ... s*** happens.
Now... Ion's main issue was the time it took to ship their product out. I have mixed feelings on this but I can say it was a well deserved wait. I looked over every flange and weld and although I am not a welder they do have quality. Installation is pretty straight foward, but I would'nt undertake if your not partially skilled and have the tools on hand. Always use breaker on all nuts and bolts for exhaust and turbo!!!!!!
Anything I missed or forgot?
Feel free to ask any questions about the install and I know that Eli (TampaBlackMSP), David (MSpeed267) or I will try to help you.
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mazdaowner123
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I'm just curious, but why'd you have to take off the exhaust manifold?
~brian
~brian
mazdaowner123
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What do you mean? I'm not questioning you or anything, I'm just curious. Thanks.MSP Chris said:
~brian
BinaryRotary
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- 03 MSP, 85 RX-7 GS, 90 RX-7 TII
Those are some of THE best welds I've seen in along time. Give iON props for the exhaust job. Time well worth waiting.
yep fun time's man.i can't wait to see & hear that bish run tomorrow the ion kit is very nice.the only thing that is kinda weird that i can think of is, that the exhaust hanger's have no nipple that go in the rubber part of the hanger like the stock one's have(uhm).i would thread the hanger's and put a lock nut on them so that they won't slip out.but yes it is a very nice exhaust.
eli man can i hump the tail pipe when we're done? (naughty) (lick) (hitit2) (nana)
eli man can i hump the tail pipe when we're done? (naughty) (lick) (hitit2) (nana)
how long before u guys think you'll get it on the road? are u going to reset the ecu? i orderd the down pipe back system so i wont have to take off the turbo but i dont plan on upping the boost so i hope there not much loss diff. in the two systems and i still get the performance of the 3' cat and exhuast. let us know! jose
jrodhotrod
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- 2003 Mazda Protege5 (Mine) 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE (Wife's)
So the question of the hour.
Should I take it to an exhaust shop and have it installed, or wait until my AWR radiator gets here (about 2 weeks) take radiator, and exhaust to another shop that will install both and have them do it? I think it may cost the same either way, so just wondering if an exhaust shop might charge a premium for this install.
Can you comment on the rear section and clearance compared to stock in terms of the cannister and outlet. I want to have a hidden hitch tow bar but in the back for attaching a bike rack and was just wondering what clearence issues might come up if this is different from the stock system.
Should I take it to an exhaust shop and have it installed, or wait until my AWR radiator gets here (about 2 weeks) take radiator, and exhaust to another shop that will install both and have them do it? I think it may cost the same either way, so just wondering if an exhaust shop might charge a premium for this install.
Can you comment on the rear section and clearance compared to stock in terms of the cannister and outlet. I want to have a hidden hitch tow bar but in the back for attaching a bike rack and was just wondering what clearence issues might come up if this is different from the stock system.
Jose, always disconnect the battery, it is a fail safe. As for when the car will be rolling. I hope to aim for lunch time, but I dont want to overshoot. Pics will be up in a sec.
Jrodhotrod, Like I said we do not have everything bolted up, I will keep you in mind and have pics for you of clearance under the car and rear bumper area as well. It depends on the shop, they may say since it is already out we wont charge you..but yo never know.
Jrodhotrod, Like I said we do not have everything bolted up, I will keep you in mind and have pics for you of clearance under the car and rear bumper area as well. It depends on the shop, they may say since it is already out we wont charge you..but yo never know.
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garretts77
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Does it come with the oatmeal creme pies?
