SSautochrome

[Marke]

Anyone purchased anything from them? I have heard there stuff not so hot. But the stuff is so dam inexpensive, its hard not to consider. I'm looking at their front pipe on ebay. Even if it falls apart in couple of years ,then it is a very small investment down the drain, but if it holds up, then it is the deal of the century. Any input other than "you get what you pay for" would be welcomed.

[funkymonkey]

they're terrible. abysmal welds, bad quality products and non existant quality control. Mass produced ebay garbage.

Although if its something like intercooler piping or a something very very basic, then I don't see why there'd be any complications.

[Kaane]

they can't really screw up a downpipe, that would be the only thing I would consider buying.

[SalEsh]

they can't really screw up a downpipe, that would be the only thing I would consider buying.

why couldnt they...??? they have screwed up before.... ever think of fitment? if it will properly bolt to the header..? or even line up to the exhaust..??

there was a talk about a ss auto $hit downpipe here a while back and nothing lining up properly.

save your self the hassel and DONT GET ONE



Brandon

[CanadianGTR]

I wouldn't buy anything from them that:
a) requires a lot of R&D to make WELL
b) is put under a lot of thermal/mechanical stress

However I have heard that they ARE getting a bit better.

99% of the time, you get what you pay for.

[GTR--J]

Their downpipe is the same as yours except it is shiny.I wouldn't even bother.If you want to throw your money away ....i'll have some

[Marke]

Their downpipe is the same as yours except it is shiny

I know of three mechanics who would disagree with you. I know of one person whom purchased a full stainless steel exhaust from SSautochrome, for his RX-7 and he said it fit like a glove and the welds are very good. This person was also a mechanic. Does anyone else have any hands-ons with their product.

[Ti Pit]

I've bought and Installed SS-autochome parts on my cars twice..

1st experiance.. Headers for a KLZE 2.5L V6 Mazda Engine... They were the biggest piece of **** parts I've ever seen.. Fitment was horrible, nothing at all lined up anywhere.. the gaskets and bolts given with the headers weren't even the right ones.. I was never able to fit them on the car.. they required busting my oil pan, grinding my cross member and the welds were horrible at some spots..

2nd Experiance.. RB26DETT Downpipe.. I didn't want to but when I saw the price I figured I had nothing to lose.. It is relativly bigger then the stock downpipe.. My welds were perfect, super smooth, the gaskets were perfect and fitment was more then excellent! No leaks from any welds, it's still holding very very well, it was worth all the money even if it only lasts two summers.

[CanadianGTR]

Moved to FAQ.

[sidewazegtsr]

I have there turbo manifold on my ka-t motor and honestly, I've had no problems what so ever. It's work perfectly and I'd buy from them again.

There was one thing that needed to be done to it however. The flange where it bolts to the motor had to be slotted. By doing that all the stress was relieved and as such, it could flex and move without cracking. Once that is done you'll be just fine.

Now with that being said it's not a race manifold by any means so as such it's not going to take insane amounts of boost. On some ka-t motor's I know there's guys running up to 15psi on it (daily) and everything is working fine. I think that's probabley the limit, give or take a couple psi.

[GTR-Rich]

SS

Ive got a down pipe & turbo dumps now for my R32 GTR ,not the best finish no but good value for money all fitted sweet with no hassle no complaints & if it cracks ill weld it up

[Prôdigy]

Their downpipe is the same as yours except it is shiny

I know of three mechanics who would disagree with you. I know of one person whom purchased a full stainless steel exhaust from SSautochrome, for his RX-7 and he said it fit like a glove and the welds are very good. This person was also a mechanic. Does anyone else have any hands-ons with their product.

Well Just cause he's a Mechanic don't mean much, i'm going in to be one right now, and i've seen alot of slack stuff already (just a first year apprentice).

so it does have merit but i would not take his word for gold. cause i know that some stuff can look good, but be just crap. look at Suzuki's 2005 GSXR 1000, awesome bike, the welding on the frame looks magnificant, but if you got to look through it (side angle with the one peice ripped off to show a cross section veiw) the welds did not penitrate, so i don't take everythign for how easy it looks anymore, i'de rather save up a bit longer a get some proven stuff, plus with brand names you get bragginf rights, thats worth atleast 10 Pts.... lol




Prôdigy

[Subaueru]

so far i've bought a couple exhuast pieces off Ebay for my GtsT:

SSautochrome elbow/dump pipe = perfect fit, and pretty good quality, welds are a 7.5 on a scale of 10...so for $100, it was a good deal. (not to mention it arrived in 2 days!!)

A2Rinc downpipe = perfect fit, and also quite decent quality welds are i'd say an 8/10, and arrived in 5 days. I got mine for $110.00 about a month ago, but now they seem to be damn near $200.00 :?

delubozparts test-pipe = perfect fit, and TOP quality. welds are 100% and the best gaskets and hardware out of all of them. Was like $70.00!! 4-5 days shipping.

Yup so far Ebay has been pretty good to me, and I have yet to be burned. *knocking on wood* :P

[sidewazegtsr]

^^^

Two words for ya dude..... ebayer's anon, anyonom, ah cripes can't spell it. Ok two LETTERS for instead, E.A. :P

[hermit-dragon]

I've got thier top mount exhaust manifold on my fully built RB20... so far no problems whatsoever... I HAD one of thier wastegates... THAT on the other hand was not so good... it stuc closed after 3 hard street tuning pulls and spiked the boost to 21PSI, which on MY motor that is built to run almost 30... no biggie but not worth the chance. the manifold though, the only issue I've had at all is I had to change the angle of the turbo flange to accomodate my GT32 turbo... which is signifigantly larger in diameter to the stock turbo that the manifold is designed for. I dynoed my car at 386 with this manifold so far and not one issue with the quality yet. So i would say it's well worth the $200 I payed vs the $300 I would have had to spend to even MAKE one!

Just my 2 cents