[Mk2] [Turbo] Wrong decat

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[Mk2] [Turbo] Wrong decat

Post by stu b 1 tubby »

Ive just recieved my new decat from blueflame. Its not what I was expecting. Its a short dumpy little thing probaly about 10inches in length and only has 5 bolt holes at the top and 3 at the bottom. Does this sound right, I was expecting it to be longer with 6 or 7 bolt holes. Also the welds dont look that good. HELP :(
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wrong decat

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Doesn't sound right to me, sure it's not an elbow?

Pics?
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wrong decat

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sounds like an n/a decat :-k
as above piccys???
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wrong decat

Post by stu b 1 tubby »

I ordered it from camskills website and the delivery note says turbo as well. Its annoying because I was expecting a full downpipe/decat for 185 quid. Not happy with the workmanship either. The welds look p1$$ poor. Will get photos up in a minute.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wrong decat

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i bought a fuel filter from camskills which wasn't suitable for my tubby. Bit annoying, but sent it back for a refund which they did without much hassle.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wrong decat

Post by Jim Galbally »

that is not a turbo decat. and NA and turbo are deffo different, sounds like you either ordered the wrong part of they have a massive typo on their website

welds dont look to shabby tho?
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Post by stu b 1 tubby »

Didnt think it was a turbo decat. You cant really see the welds properly in the photos but they are proper poor. Also didnt come with the gaskets either

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php? ... 0s607p4126
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Post by Jim Galbally »

yep thats deffo listed as a turbo one, theyve sent you the wrong one by the looks of it.

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thats an xs power one. you can clearly see the bolt patern on the back of the turbo. nothing like yours
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I think im gonna have to send it back. I think ill just wait for my paypal code to come through and order a gts chris decat. Are camskill good with refunds
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wrong decat

Post by toxo »

That is a MK2 turbo decat pipe. However it's the worst designed one I've ever seen :) It's a decat *NOT* a downpipe - ie it still uses the factory turbo elbow that bends down from the turbo, through 90 degrees to about halfway down the engine. Check out the Blitz cast decat pipe, it has the same layout at either end (but is very different in the middle!).

Replaces part 25508 on this diagram: http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/diag_1j33Jm8.png
A complete downpipe would replace 17291 as well, which is the turbo elbow.

No way that's £180s worth... Blitz ones cost less than that new and they're a) cast and b) from a reputable manufacturer.
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do you think ive got good cause to send it back. Im really not happy with it at all.
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I would say so, I think it's completely unsuitable. Considering the part that a decat plays in a forced induction engine's performance is to remove a restriction from the exhaust path, the angle at which that is tapered would surely create a restriction. This is the decat pipe I have on mine - it's a Blitz cast one. I do keep mentioning them but it's because they are the only decat that fits the same as the one you have in your hand: http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=91023
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Post by stu b 1 tubby »

TBH the welds are crap and the finish of the pipe really isnt that good. Its not camskills fault but there are also gaskets etc that are missing. Ive got to send it back really as it is really overpriced and wasnt what I expected.
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Post by Deezee »

I don't know why on earth you'd pay that much for an elbow, when a complete berk downpipe, with flexi section, fitting kit, gaskets and mount, From GTS Chris, s is only £129.00... A shocking £55 cheaper for twice as much.
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I didnt realise it was just a elbow when I ordered it. The only reason I didnt order a berk technology 1 is because chris only accepts paypal which I currently dont have active. I will be ordering 1 though when my paypal activation code comes through.
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GTS Chris accepts cards :D But you have to ring up and do the whole transaction over the phone :(
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Post by Jim Galbally »

after seeing my old std one today, i'd agree with toxo.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wrong decat

Post by stu b 1 tubby »

Thanx for all your answers guys. Camskill have been sent the link who are then going to forward it to blueflame. Very good service from camskill. Completly on my side and have offered a refund. Top guys :thumleft: .
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wrong decat

Post by -:[KM]:- »

These have been around for years.
It's a fabricated version of the Blitz casting. If people are happy with the Blitz, there's no reason to be unhappy with this.

IIRC (it's a good 5 or 6 years since I saw them) it's Mig welded and quite heavy duty. A Mig weld is never going to be as pretty as a Tig weld. I would have this over the XS Power stuff anytime. It won't crack, I've been to the factory where they make them and they are competent.

The trick is getting the five bolts out of the elbow intact.

I'd keep it.

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