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N1 downpipe options


egjohnson
07-16-2006, 10:08 PM
Was checking out NOPI and saw they have two N1 dowpipes; one they say is for the GST and one for the GSX. According to their specs the one for the GSX has a slightly larger diameter. Does anyone know if there is any reason the GSX version would not work on a GST? Is it just that it no longer becomes a "direct" bolt-on?

TIA

Erik

Thor06
07-16-2006, 10:10 PM
No idea why the difference of diameter pipe, but AWD will not work on FWD and vice versa.

egjohnson
07-16-2006, 10:22 PM
Hey Thor, thanks for the reply. Not to be a PITA but can you tell my why it won't work? I'm just curious to understand what the difference is between AWD and FWD when it comes to the downpipe.

crunchymilk55
07-16-2006, 11:08 PM
Pipes are shaped and routed differently.

vanilla gorilla
07-16-2006, 11:14 PM
Im not sure but I'm just taking a shot in the dark here, but I think the AWD downpipe has to be able to clear the transfer case and driveshaft and what have you, where the FWD doesn't.

LouieAWDTSi
07-16-2006, 11:18 PM
Different drivetrains/axle set ups= different bends/pipe routes

egjohnson
07-16-2006, 11:24 PM
Thanks guys, I appreciate the info. This makes complete sense.

defiancy
07-17-2006, 04:02 AM
I would also check with maybe megan racing. Because I know before most pipe shad a problem fitting properly and megan was actually working to resolve that issue.

Thor06
07-17-2006, 07:04 AM
I think that was 2g AWD only. We had no problems with my buddy Mike's megan DP.

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