Drivetrain B46 and B48, true bolt on Downpipe completed

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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 02:10 PM
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After many hurdles and road blocks, I have completed the first two F56 2.0L downpipes for retail. I had great success with the first two prototypes, a few months back. I gained 8whp and 37whp with just the DP. The flanges are Stainless Steel and tig welded to a to an expanded 3" 304 16G Stainless steel pipe. I flared the bottom, so it will match up perfect to and OEM exhaust. I'm offering them for $795 in a bare finish or $895 in an Extreme 2300F Black Ceramic Coating. I also made some adjustments to the 2nd bung, and so far after thousands of miles the test cars have not triggered an Engine CEL light. Please email me at MarioPalza@gmail.com if you have interested or have questions. BTW I would like to thank, CraigSix for being my first customer and for understanding the road blocks I have gone up against. Craigsix's DP along with and another DP is at the Ceramic Coater right now being prepared. He has been very patient through this process, but I know he will be happy once he has it in his hands. looking forward to hearing from everyone. Thank you Mario
 
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 05:23 PM
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looks great. cant wait to get it installed and i found somebody cracked the b46 ecm so i can turn up the wick.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 07:17 AM
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I'm struggling to say something nice here. I see you've been trying and going through at least one revision, but:

*No braid on ID of flex. Ribbing causes tons of turbulence, so even with those dyno gains you're still leaving power on the table.
*The tube flare going into the flange looks rough and turbulent. Bad example of poor flaring?
*No catalytic converter was a deal-breaker in 2005, let alone 2015
*m^3 logo looks haphazard and is a pointless cost-adder
*speaking of cost, that price point is off in GT-R land for 2 straight pipes and 1 curve and a junk flex. Pretty much you're asking $650 for the flanges.
*Forget the "extreme" ceramic coating and do it right, read: Swain Tech White Lightning.


Ok, the flanges themselves look nice. I assume they're 304 or better, for that price.

Seriously, put a good quality ACAT EPA cat on there (and hold the price) so people that don't want to smell like 1964 will buy one.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 08:55 AM
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if you are struggling so much to say something nice, how about nothing at all?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Dustypants
if you are struggling so much to say something nice, how about nothing at all?
He didn't put this as a Vendor Announcement, so it's open for debate. I'd rather see him build a better product than offer something that leaves so much for improvement.

Given your car has his products, I understand you're financially invested in defending him. Let's work past that. No companies products are above scrutineering.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 01:38 PM
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Well, we will agree to disagree. I made a conscious choice, not to have a cat and neither of my cars or customer cars have a smell to them. To me, a DP should have a stock cat or nothing at all. There is no reason, to make a Race DP, and it not be a full race version. I refer to this as, "being a little bit pregnant" I respect your post, but I don't want to get into an Internet battle. My DP, is made of great quality, hand built in the USA, and best of all it fits perfectly. Having products that are not true bolt on, seems to be a virus in today's aftermarket world. Thanks Mario mQubed Motorsport, Manic Tuning Dealer
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 02:00 PM
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when i add more boost and airflow even a hi flow converter will destroy a turbo after a lot of hard miles.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 02:03 PM
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Cool who pee'd in your cornflakes?

Originally Posted by Ryephile
He didn't put this as a Vendor Announcement, so it's open for debate. I'd rather see him build a better product than offer something that leaves so much for improvement.

Given your car has his products, I understand you're financially invested in defending him. Let's work past that. No companies products are above scrutineering.
People on the internet are funny, armchair engineers are even funnier.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MarioKart
I made a conscious choice, not to have a cat ...
Isn't a cat required to pass CA Smog Test?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 03:43 PM
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Isn't a cat required to pass CA Smog Test?
Yes, this is for off road use

mQubed Motorsport, Manic Tuning Dealer
 
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Old May 1, 2015 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by craigsix
when i add more boost and airflow even a hi flow converter will destroy a turbo after a lot of hard miles.
It's on it's way in Extreme Ceramic mQubed Motorsport, Manic Tuning Dealer
 
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Old May 1, 2015 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MarioKart
It's on it's way in Extreme Ceramic mQubed Motorsport, Manic Tuning Dealer
sweet!
 
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Old May 4, 2015 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryephile
I'm struggling to say something nice here. I see you've been trying and going through at least one revision, but:

*No braid on ID of flex. Ribbing causes tons of turbulence, so even with those dyno gains you're still leaving power on the table.
*The tube flare going into the flange looks rough and turbulent. Bad example of poor flaring?
*No catalytic converter was a deal-breaker in 2005, let alone 2015
*m^3 logo looks haphazard and is a pointless cost-adder
*speaking of cost, that price point is off in GT-R land for 2 straight pipes and 1 curve and a junk flex. Pretty much you're asking $650 for the flanges.
*Forget the "extreme" ceramic coating and do it right, read: Swain Tech White Lightning.


Ok, the flanges themselves look nice. I assume they're 304 or better, for that price.

Seriously, put a good quality ACAT EPA cat on there (and hold the price) so people that don't want to smell like 1964 will buy one.
It looks like you have this all figured out. Let me know when your DP is ready for purchase.

Originally Posted by MarioKart
Well, we will agree to disagree. I made a conscious choice, not to have a cat and neither of my cars or customer cars have a smell to them. To me, a DP should have a stock cat or nothing at all. There is no reason, to make a Race DP, and it not be a full race version. I refer to this as, "being a little bit pregnant" I respect your post, but I don't want to get into an Internet battle. My DP, is made of great quality, hand built in the USA, and best of all it fits perfectly. Having products that are not true bolt on, seems to be a virus in today's aftermarket world. Thanks Mario mQubed Motorsport, Manic Tuning Dealer
I appreciate the time and effort you've put into this product. Keep doing what you do!
 
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Old May 12, 2015 | 05:20 PM
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got it installed today.sounds nasty and i can hear the turbo whine at low rpms. feels torkier in mid rpms. im gonna put a glasspack muffler on it since its a little to loud with fuul race exhaust.
 
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Old May 13, 2015 | 02:49 AM
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Videos please before you put a muffler on it...

What is your current exhaust set up?
 
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Old May 13, 2015 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by R99
Videos please before you put a muffler on it...

What is your current exhaust set up?
i dont know how to do videos sorry. its second cat and reso delete with 2 1/2" pipe muffler delete with magnaflow 3" into dual 2 1/2 inch tips.
 
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Old May 17, 2015 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Dustypants
People on the internet are funny, armchair engineers are even funnier.
Lol...since you're relatively new, Ryephile is anything but an armchair engineer. He's one of the original people modding MINI's from the first gen...when people doing performance mods actually knew what they were doing...he's one of the few of those left around here
 
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Old Jul 8, 2015 | 07:52 AM
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any video please, share,
 
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