keith 0 Posted January 27, 2006 its time to replace my exhaust with a shiney new group-n system, have been trying to find out if the 3pc downpipe from the 205 gti will fit onto the s16 exhaust manifold ok so i'm able to run the group-n without any problems. anyone ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSeuss 0 Posted January 27, 2006 I have an oe 3 piece system, the downpipe flange needs reangling and is a 'little' on the small side. I intend on replacing mine with a straight through centre section at some point (or maybe a t16 manifold). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keith 0 Posted January 27, 2006 ta. or is there another downpipe i'm able to use? at the end of the day i guess i could just went the group-n pipe onto orginal downpipe thats on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSeuss 0 Posted January 27, 2006 I don't know, you could get a custom one if you wanted. S16 system should be 2.5" bore and only has a 10cm split. So what i have fitted is probably a slight restriction. But i had it, and it was nearly new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keith 0 Posted January 28, 2006 I have an oe 3 piece system, the downpipe flange needs reangling and is a 'little' on the small side. I intend on replacing mine with a straight through centre section at some point (or maybe a t16 manifold). re-angling? can you explain a little more, i dont have the downpipe (arrives tuesday) and i'm trying to explain to my mate who "should" be able to sort it for me how to do it. or pictures would be handy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSeuss 0 Posted January 28, 2006 offer it up and you'll see what i mean. A gap is formed at the top of the flange causing a massive blow. If you chop out a straight wedge then bend the flange down to suit (re-weld etc). then it should mate up fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keith 0 Posted February 1, 2006 ok, got the manifold and downpipe, get it away to my mate the machinest i wont have any troubles with the bulkhead will i ? i havent had the change to test fit it due to the FREEZING weather. ta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSeuss 0 Posted February 1, 2006 No, the clearance is as you'd find on an 8v. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
