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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Does anyone know any company that makes 3" test pipes?
I have an APS 3" td with 2.5" down pipes now. I dont like how the two different size pipes mate up with the 2 bolt pattern. I would like to find 3" and v-clamp them to the rest of the system. Any help?
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Check out the classifieds. Pretty sure there are 3 inch APS test pipes FS
nevermind. they were sold

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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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I don't think i've ever seen any 3" down pipes from APS
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Not the APS downpipes. They will not fit on your turbos. I'm already in line for those
I was talking about on page 3 1st post:
https://my350z.com/forum/exhaust/515...est-pipes.html
Don't you need custom test pipes with the SFR kit?

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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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APS 3.5" test pipes neck down to 3" where they mate up with the exhaust.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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https://my350z.com/forum/exhaust/515...est-pipes.html
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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^ Again, not those. You need APS TT for those (which I have).
Click on the link I posted above. APS 3" test pipes (not downpipes)
Are you mating these to your SFR TT?

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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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^ Again, not those. You need APS TT for those (which I have).
Click on the link I posted above. APS 3" test pipes (not downpipes)
Are you mating these to your SFR TT?
Yes, there are going on the SFR kit, I know the flanges are different. I have a new set of flanges for the SFR turbos. I was going to cut off the APS flanges and tig on the ones I have. He's calling these 3"? the piping must be 3.5?
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by weslutes
Not the APS downpipes. They will not fit on your turbos. I'm already in line for those
I was talking about on page 3 1st post:
https://my350z.com/forum/exhaust/515...est-pipes.html
Don't you need custom test pipes with the SFR kit?
These look like 2.5", thats what Im running now, they don't mate up very well to the rest of the piping because of the 2.5" to 3" 2 bolt flanges.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinapex
Yes, there are going on the SFR kit, I know the flanges are different. I have a new set of flanges for the SFR turbos. I was going to cut off the APS flanges and tig on the ones I have. He's calling these 3"? the piping must be 3.5?
I think you're right, they do look like 2.5
I think there is some confusion. There are 2 separate FS threads.
1. APS test pipes (which I noticed are sold but wanted to inform you of a brand that has made them)

2. APS downpipes (which fit the APS TT) I am in the process of trying to buy these downpipes for my APS TT because these downpipes are discontinued and hard to get. Fabbing up some custom downpipes would be too pricey for me.

If you can weld, why not make some on your own? the SFR turbos sit pretty low, so little piping will be needed

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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by weslutes
I think there is some confusion. There are 2 separate FS threads.
1. APS test pipes (which I noticed are sold but wanted to inform you of a brand that has made them)

2. APS downpipes (which fit the APS TT) I am in the process of trying to buy these downpipes for my APS TT because these downpipes are discontinued and hard to get. Fabbing up some custom downpipes would be too pricey for me.

If you can weld, why not make some on your own? the SFR turbos sit pretty low, so little piping will be needed
Im almost sure the APS test pipes are 2.5", thats what have now.
so, APS must not even make a 3" test or down pipe?!!
There would be less build time and materials if I had something in 3" to work off of. Are you having any luck finding any of the 3.5"?
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinapex
Im almost sure the APS test pipes are 2.5", thats what have now.
so, APS must not even make a 3" test or down pipe?!!
There would be less build time and materials if I had something in 3" to work off of. Are you having any luck finding any of the 3.5"?
You're right... For some reason I thought they were 3".
I understand. I'm sure Tim would help you out and make what you're looking for. If not the complete piece, maybe something to start with.

No luck,Those APS downpipes are my only hope. Shops do not carry them anymore. I need them to mate with my GTM 3" cat-back. We are in the same boat, I have 2.5 AAM test pipes bottle necking my setup.
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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I have GTM 3" downpipes. You could do the flange swap with those to work
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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With some help from turboTim I have it covered.
Thanks guys for the input!
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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GTM and Fast Intentions both make 3" Test pipes.
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