Thread: 97s and Downpipe Fitment

So I am in the planning stages of my epically slow paced build and am I came across some info that I would like to have more of.

I read in a couple places that on 97s the abs module causes fitment issues with 3" downpipes. If that is true then why do the vendors not mention this at all? Also, do they bend them differently for the 97s?

you remove the abs module...its useless so why would you want it?

my plans are to get a non-abs master cylinder from say an 06 base gp, then the monte/impala brake booster and you're all set.

3" downpipes for turbo's.

Yay.

3" downpipes for N/A's...no, ABS shouldn't get in the way at all.

Vendors are out to make money, that being said they don't disclose everything.

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Originally Posted by blueguy91

3" downpipes for turbo's.

Yay.

3" downpipes for N/A's...no, ABS shouldn't get in the way at all.

So no headache now, but later on I will have a problem. Cool. Thank you.

sooo, what is your build?? i would assume turbo, but im not sure.

And yeah, then you could do a 99+ ABS module or delete all the crap and run a base '04-'06 MC unit...because the base base base ones didn't have ABS.

And then, wheeeee clean engine bay and mucho room for X-over.

Originally Posted by 99pgpgt

you remove the abs module...its useless so why would you want it?

about the useless part... not so with the drivers in my area.

Driver mod > ABS.

I hate ABS.

ABS has tried to kill me numerous times in le prix.

abs sent me into a gas station...i still to this day looking at that curb and how close the pumps are to the road, how the **** i didnt hit them

I am working a turbo build, but its going to be slow paced until I have enough saved up and then WHOOOSH built tranny and fully flowing z7 (front and rear plog, 3" downpipe etc.) all done at the same time, so to speak.

Looking to build a hv3, plog, HAI, dp and run that while putting away funds. I am definitely not going to turbo my car with the poor 4t60e in there. It is my DD and I plan to keep it that way post turbo which is why I am making sure I have enough saved to build it right. I am choosing "fast and reliable" thus being forced to leave "cheap" behind.

I got those exact mods(cept plog) and am thinking of a turbo fund, but what is the price gonna be for turbo,intercooler(do you NEED a intercooler?) and tranny?

Originally Posted by Grimsin

I got those exact mods(cept plog) and am thinking of a turbo fund, but what is the price gonna be for turbo,intercooler(do you NEED a intercooler?) and tranny?

Do you need an intercooler and built tranny. Not necessarily. If you want to do it right the first time-yes get them both.

so looking around 6-7k for turbo,intercooler,tranny? lols.. kinda why im still thinking 2-3 more n/a mods (gt1 cam,gears,Plog) then look for secondary car.

6-7k if you buy a kit new. Lol piece out a kit for under 2k and 2-3k for a tranny.. Viola

Originally Posted by Grimsin

so looking around 6-7k for turbo,intercooler,tranny? lols.. kinda why im still thinking 2-3 more n/a mods (gt1 cam,gears,Plog) then look for secondary car.

Purchase used that's what I did.
Intercooled CT kit with everything ready to bolt on including modified dp-$2200
built trans by Tim King- $2100

cheaper then I thought.think if i stayed low boost i could stay on my tranny? I dont do huge burnout or drive dumb lol. I have 05 tranny so its not the weakest 4t65e(2002 & under).
I wouldnt expect the tranny to last forever, but i also dont want to save 5000.00 all out once lols.easier for the wife to see $2000 disappear once and a while then 5000.00 all at once lol.

yeah, dont drive liek an ass and dont stay in boost too long and you can make it last for some time.

Just be prepared for the inevitable. It's not a matter of if the tranny will go out its a matter of when it will go out.

ya we got the ford ranger sitting as "The loaner" its the sport edition but with a 3.0? v6 auto with horrible mpg, but in good shape. then ill just order a tranny from triple edge performance and drive the loaner lols.