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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Turboxs midpipe question.

Is the TurboXS midpipe a direct bolt on to the stock exhaust?

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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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No!!
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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No, it only fits the turbo XS catback. You could have an exhaust shop modify it and/or the catback so they work togeather.

I have been using the Racing beat catbcack and the RP supercat but I bought the turbo XS midpipe for using at the track. I am going to have an exhaust shop modify the RP midpipe and my catback so I can use the turbo XS mid and switch the mid pipes back and forth as needed. No sure how difficult it will be and how it will turn out but for the price of the turbo XS mid pipe I figured it was worth a try. If it works I will have a true full 3" exhaust kit instead of it being reduced at the flanges.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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damn...I just bought this thing thinking I could bolt it on just like you can bolt on the RP mid-pipe to the stock exhuast. I know it bolts right up to the header but why no the other end? This sucks....I was hoping to put it on this weekend when I get it friday. So would I have to get it welded or something?
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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the turboxs piping is all 3" ID. Most other exhausts are 2.5" or 3" OD, so most catbacks will have an exhaust leak hooked up to it.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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your MOD fever just owned you.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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your MOD fever just owned you.
yeah pretty much.......


Is there anyway I could get this to work??

I hear of guys putting RP mids on stock cats all the time....why does this one have to be any different?
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Also I wanted to say thanks for the info and help guys!
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by seatownracer
I hear of guys putting RP mids on stock cats all the time....why does this one have to be any different?
Read this amazing post for more info:

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...16&postcount=5
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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haha yeah....thanks. So am I like screwed then?
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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short version: yeah, you're pretty hosed. Sorry man
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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Well damn, thanks for the info guys.......I should of posted this before the bought it.....Anyone want to buy one? haha.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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did you buy it new or from a member? Maybe return it?
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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From a member that had it for like 2 weeks.....so yeah I probably won't be able to return it....
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Yeah I think I will just take it to the muffler shop this weekend and see what they can do. Thankd for all the info and help!
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