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gt downpipe
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 3:51 pm
by lord_sharpy
am i right that the cat on a gt is in the downpipe section of the exhaust? ive just been reading the euro car parts catalogue and they sell downpipes for a polo 1.3 non catalyst engine code 3f!?!? surely that is the gt engine? if i buy this non cat downpipe will it go on and still have a hole for the lambda probe? im a bit confused.
cheers
james
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 5:13 pm
by metz
Hiya mate, it is the right downpipe but i'm not sure if it has the threaded hole for the lambda probe...if not drill a hole and weld a nut on the side.
cheers
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 5:32 pm
by lord_sharpy
cheers metz, i might have to have a go after christmas
james
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 6:39 pm
by Steve_O
How much is it??
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 7:40 pm
by Steve_O
Ok, just had a look on the ECP website, and from what I can make out, there's versions with and without the cat for both Mk2 and Mk3's with the 3F engine. Surely the Mk3 one would have the lambda probe mount, but is essentially a de-cat!! It only costs about 25 quid too!!
I'm very excited by this possibility!! Let me know how you get on!!
Top marks...
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 7:56 pm
by pete69zx
Looks like a nice find there, top marks
Cheers.
Pete
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:36 pm
by Steve_O
I'm expecting somebody to poo-poo the idea because hardhitter's selling them for 32 quid exchange!! Admittedly they are stainless, but one of the ECP ones was too, and I wouldn't have to do without my downpipe for a few days then either!!
no diss...
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:41 pm
by pete69zx
Steve_O wrote:I'm expecting somebody to poo-poo the idea because hardhitter's selling them for 32 quid exchange!! Admittedly they are stainless, but one of the ECP ones was too, and I wouldn't have to do without my downpipe for a few days then either!!
I hear ya m8. No dissrespect to Mr.Hardhitter (sir), but surely most car forums are all about sharing knowledge to help us all make savings in the everyday running of our beloved icons
Cheers.
Pete
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:44 pm
by Steve_O
I'm not disputing that, but it does make me think it's perhaps too good to be true!!
Haha, listen to me make it sound like a pyramid scheme or something!!
pyramid...
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:46 pm
by pete69zx
Steve_O wrote:I'm not disputing that, but it does make me think it's perhaps too good to be true!!
Haha, listen to me make it sound like a pyramid scheme or something!!
What, you mean pyramid sales isnt a good idea?!
LoL
Cheers.
Pete
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:48 pm
by Steve_O
Dunno, the one I run seems farely successful!!
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:50 pm
by pete69zx
Steve_O wrote:Dunno, the one I run seems farely successful!!
So, i guess you like the idea of having people 'under you' then
Cheers.
Pete
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:56 pm
by Steve_O
Yes, I like to be on top!!
ANYWAY!!
Just wanted to post the results from ECP website as I was confusing even myself!!
HJS/ERNST - 701440730 - S/S TO 701440731 S/S TO 701440731
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 Carb. GK : 55 kw 01/10/1981 - 01/09/1990)
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 Digifant 3F : 55 kw 01/10/1990 - 31/07/1994)
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 GT 3F : 55 kw 01/10/1981 - 01/09/1990)
£26.50
IMASAF - 701440731 - DOWN PIPE POLO 1.3 3F GK 83-94 POLO 1.3 3F GK 83-94
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 Carb. GK : 55 kw 01/10/1981 - 01/09/1990)
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 Digifant 3F : 55 kw 01/10/1990 - 31/07/1994)
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 GT 3F : 55 kw 01/10/1981 - 01/09/1990)
£23.26
First one sounds good to me!!
*Ok, so what does S/S mean? I was guessing stainless - am i right??
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 9:06 pm
by bstardchild
Could well be
Most Cat equiped cars have a high SS content in the exsaust (damm it this forum needs a spell check or I do) It's cos Catalytic Convertors aren't to keen on rusty debris hitting their delicate monalithic cores when hot.
JM2pW
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 9:06 pm
by pete69zx
Steve_O wrote:Yes, I like to be on top!!
ANYWAY!!
Just wanted to post the results from ECP website as I was confusing even myself!!
HJS/ERNST - 701440730 - S/S TO 701440731 S/S TO 701440731
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 Carb. GK : 55 kw 01/10/1981 - 01/09/1990)
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 Digifant 3F : 55 kw 01/10/1990 - 31/07/1994)
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 GT 3F : 55 kw 01/10/1981 - 01/09/1990)
£26.50
IMASAF - 701440731 - DOWN PIPE POLO 1.3 3F GK 83-94 POLO 1.3 3F GK 83-94
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 Carb. GK : 55 kw 01/10/1981 - 01/09/1990)
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 Digifant 3F : 55 kw 01/10/1990 - 31/07/1994)
Downpipe (VOLKSWAGEN Polo 1.3 GT 3F : 55 kw 01/10/1981 - 01/09/1990)
£23.26
First one sounds good to me!!
*Ok, so what does S/S mean? I was guessing stainless - am i right??
Yep, just gotta add VAT & delivery to the costs
Cheers.
Pete