invidia downpipe

so im lookin to go stage 2 on my o7 lgt invidia seems to be the best bang for the buck. anyone have anything to say about this? im running and evo2 system and currently looking to buy an invidia dp for $300. what do you all think? cobb is a little outta my league right now cuz i just got the AP. share your secrets.

i should be getting mine this week...hopefully. i should have it installed by sat

I installed one on my car. If you read around some people were having fitment problems with the pipe bending back towards the heat shield and touching where it connects to the catback, iirc. I didn't have that issue when I installed mine though. It's definitely higher than where the stock pipe sat but not touching/rubbing. I have the catless version. Mines mated up to a Perrin mid/y with stock cans.

 

If you check some vendors you could probably get a better deal than $300 for a catless. Try e-mailing JSCSpeed. They are great in my book.

I just installed a catted 5EAT Invidia DP a few days ago and the fitment was perfect.

if you look around you will see mixed reviews. seem to be more positive than negative tho. i will be going with an invidia catless in a few weeks so i cannot speak for it yet. try thekingofparts.com too. you could prob call and get a better price, especially if you are buying more stuff, which is what ill be doin. some fitment comments in here...

 

http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84927

The piece itself in nice, but I had fitment issues with my Megan catback. It was not all the fault of the DP, as the Megan had known fitment issues, but it required a longer hanger be welded into the DP to resolve, and I still can't use the Megan flex mid-pipe due to it causing loud noises when it bangs against my driveshaft.

 

So, there you have it.

I have had a catless invidia dp on my 08 for a couple months now. I dont have any fitment problems and it has worked fine for me. I have the stock catback too.

I have had a catless invidia dp on my 08 for a couple months now. I dont have any fitment problems and it has worked fine for me. I have the stock catback too.

 

Stock catback has that donut, spring-set connection to the DP. It is a lot more forgiving than an aftermarket setup.

cool thanks a lot guys i think im gonna go for the catted one no smelly. i think it would only be around 4 hp less. ill be stage 2 by saturday baby.

anyone else have a similar problem that they are having in this thread. mine is arriving today

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1812039#post1812039

anyone else have a similar problem that they are having in this thread. mine is arriving today

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1812039#post1812039

 

No problems at all for me with Cobb Stage 2 map. Hitting 16.5 psi and haven't heard any rattles, etc.

Same piece here, fit perfectly, no leaks (OE gaskets used) and has been on for 30Kmi with no problems. Comes with nuts and studs for the turbo side too.

Just wanted to mention that I believe you can just remove your downpipe and gut the cat (s) for about $30 in gaskets and an hour of your time...

 

Looks stock

 

Joe

moved to correct forum.

Gutting the UP cat is a real hassle. Well worth spending a 130 bucks IMO. The DP cat falls right out.

Contact Josh at ImportImageOnline - he has the best prices on Invidia, I've got one, it's a good pipe.

I was just going to say that...Import Image has the best price and dirt cheap shipping!

problem with gutting the stock pipe is when you want to go back to stock or sell your car. its fine if you leave the AP map so the check engine light doesnt come on

i checked out import image and they sell the catted dp at the dealer for 90 bucks cheaper.... the catless one on import image is cheaper than the dealer though.

installed mine today, perfect fit stage 2 is fun

installed mine today, perfect fit stage 2 is fun

dang cant wait.

its not as much of a difference as i thought it would be. highway is where it is most noticeable

i checked out import image and they sell the catted dp at the dealer for 90 bucks cheaper.... the catless one on import image is cheaper than the dealer though.

 

I'd send Josh a PM, I'm sure he can match any price.

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sweet man let me know

Yeah that invidia dp is made very very well. My issue with it apparently is not very common at all. Good luck with your set up. Btw hbboarder whats up with those tail pipes they look like they stick out a lot.