Would like to buy gutted 04/05 WRX stock DP. Need to be in good condition. Will pay $60 pick up. Please attached pic if possible.

Thanks
Chuck

 

hmmmm....I think the odds of finding a used, gutted oem downpipe are slim to none. Your best bet would be to find a used exhaust and gut it yourself.

Anyways, good luck to you.

 

I used to have one, they are no good. don't waste your time or money.

 

Really? I though once you gut the shorty downpipe, you can run cobb stage 2 with minimal hp lost. Correct me if I am wrong.

 

you probably could, but it is not optimal.

The cobb stage maps are tuned using cobb exhaust parts, not gutted OEM.
Sure it'll run, but like crap.

these are some pics of stock vs. aftermarket.




The stock DP has a solid plate where the wastegate is. This creates turbulence that moves horizontaly and collides in to the exhaust flowing from the hot side turbine.

An after market downpipe allows the wastegate exhaust to flow straight out. This allows for better flow out of the turbo.

So again, do not waste your money on a catless stock downpipe. I would recommend getting a short catless downpipe and keep your stock 3rd cat. This would be ideal for performance, and you don't lose too much on a stage 2 shelf map.

I would recommend a high flow catted downpipe and a custom tune if you have the cash.