So i recently purchased a Pfab FF manifold stage 2 kit, and was wanting to run a berk 3 inch header back exhaust with it, but Pang said im going to have to make a custom test pipe to make it work with any s2000 exhaust, that the 2 bolt flange on his down pipe is bigger than our 2 bolt flange test pipes. So im looking for some answers from those of you that are running pfabs down pipe, what route did you guys go? what can i do ? Some pictures will do me wonders

 

I'm running a pfab elt and yes had a custom pipe made to replace the cat. and added a flex pipe.

 

I'm going to toss my stupid question in the ring as well:

I have a ramhorn manifold and about 12" worth of a downpipe (so very, very short right now. Just bolts right up to the exhaust housing and hangs down).

I was also planning on getting a custom test-pipe made, and just having whoever makes it weld in a Vibrant mesh/flex section.

My stupid question is this: Am I going to have to tow the car with the manifold/turbo/downpipe installed somewhere so they can get everything aligned and measured out properly? I don't see any other way around it I suppose, just kinda a PITA that won't be easy to coordinate since this has to be done before the car is tuned/driveable.

Sorry, I hope I'm not thread-jacking.

 

I did this with my Berk on my first turbo set up. Does your downpipe exit close to where the factory header would end?

 

Just drive to wherever you're getting you're exhaust done open downpipe.

 

Just drive to wherever you're getting you're exhaust done open downpipe.
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Ok, I'll have to get the car tuned open DP as well then, even though at the end I'll have the 3" exhaust attached. I guess that wouldn't be a huge difference?

And just to make the point, this is all that the DP consists of right now:



Used with a bottom mount ramhorn, so it vents towards the bottom of the car.

Chris, sorry for thread-jacking, I'm hoping there's an off-chance my questions are also relevant for you lol

 

Pfab stage 2 elt and berk exhaust:

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/102...h-turbo-build/

 

Thanks for the replies guys, I dont think i have to make a whole down pipe, but hes stating i do have to make a custom testpipe.

 

Love the build! Thanks for sharing. How long did it take you to get the manifold?