just like it says, im trying to run a downpipe for my 14b/hf setup on my 90 hatch (d16a6) and i was wondering if anyone had sucessfully used the stock dsm o2 housing when making a downpipe work or if they know anyone that has... can i cut the front cross member or will that damage the structural integrity of the vehicle, or can i bash it in really well??? i have a downpipe already fabbed that cam off a eg hatch and worked excelent with the stock o2 housing and i kind of want to use it if possible, any info or if anyone knows where to buy one that will work i would love to know... thanks

 

Make your own DP, modify the front crossmember, purchase an aftermarket crossmember with more clearance.

Pick one.

 

jimfab

 

i dont know how much clearance you need but we beat the **** outta it to get our clearance...also cut a little piece off the lip...

 

i bashed mine in and cut whatever out that needed to be cut. then i welded it back up with a piece of steel after for support.

 

well i think i'm gonna try the cut-and-bash method, thanks for all the imput guys

 

whats "jimfab" and where can i find it??

 

http://www.google.com

SEARCH is ur friend

anyways
the jimfab, helps with launching, wheel hop, handling and braking
i made my own downpipe on my 14B setup, without cuttin the x-member, and using 2.5" pipe and the downpipe comming thru the pass side

 

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look up full race too... bit more room incase you ever needed it.

 

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wow those are some nice looking, but damn expensive cross members.... Do they really give you better traction??? Anyone with an opinion on these (jimfab/ full-race)

 

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I have a jimfab bar but havent had a chance to put it on the car yet.. From what I can see its made very well and has excellent craftsmanship..

 

on our crx we didnt have the extra $$$ to spring for a crossmember we are using a t3 60-1, and we had some clearance issues too, all we did was cut the cross member with a saw'zall and because the crossmember is a very important part of the front end, after we remoced the C shape we needed we welded it all back up, braced it with some mild steel on the bottom, and ground it all flat with a grinder, and painted it black. almost looks like it came that way.

i di the same thing when i remove the front mount on the crx crossmembers, to give it that JDM kinda look.

but in order to do this well, you should take it off the car

 

^^^Sorry to ask, but you wouldn't happen to have any pics, would you?

 

i can post some up a little later tonight

 

I feel ya man, all my DP's have been 2.5" and half of them have gone driver, then to center. It's best to go out the passenger side, straight down and to the center. It's a big bitch I think, mine hits the crossmember...but it was either that or the oil pan.