• Improves acceleration, and power…
• Helps to reduce excess, heat build up, in the turbo (which is one of the majors causes of failure - cracking of the CT-20 turbine housing).
• Faster turbo spool up...
• Fits, only the OEM setup, the CT-20 Toyota 22RTE 4x4 turbo trucks. Possible other 22RTE's w/ modification.
• Includes flex pipe joint (to reduce mechanical stress.  Also part of the turbo's failure mechanism).
• Includes basic two page installation directions…
• Flared to excepts a 2.5 inch exhaust system, like a TEC Exhaust system (not included)...
• Optional Mandrel bent pipe, available for an extra charge,
• Optional EGT, 02, WB-02, bungs; Available for an extra charge (must state where you want them and provide the bung! Before the order! I assume that sensors will fit every 90 deg. between studs/nuts; 3 Max.)…

 

See Down pipe FAQ's
 

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Mandrel bent.

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Down pipe FAQ's

• Q: Will it bolt up to my stock CT-20 turbo, without any modification?
• A: Yes.
• Except, it will no longer take the OEM donut, instead uses a standard header gasket.
• Q: Can I use, a reusable aluminum header gasket?
• NO! Soft aluminum melts at ~1000F degrees. This locations will get to at least 1300F.

• Q: What is included?
• A: Just the pipe and gasket.

• Q: What other parts are needed?
• A: Exhaust nuts, muffler clamp...
• And of course: An, 2.5 inch, full exhaust system, including the, CAT, Muffler, etc...

• Q: Will my stock 2.0 in exhaust system fit up to it?
• A: Not without a 2.5 to 2.0 reducer (not recommended).
• This pipe is intended to let you use the factory CT-20 turbo connected to a full 2.5in exhaust system...

• Q: What will my new horsepower be?
• A: I don't know for sure, I have not dynoed it, yet?  However, I really noticed a significantly, faster spool up and power increase (Down pipe and hi flow exhaust& CAT, maybe, 10-20+ HP?)...
• Q: Where dose my factory 02 sensor bolt on to now, and why do I have to pay extra for keeping it?
• A: The Turbo's OEM 90 degree outlet, has the 02 sensor, and it stay's there. The extra 02, WB-02, EGT, is for, bolt on test equipment, some people want to use to monitor the turbo's and engine's health...

• Q: Is this assembly a California approved part?
• A: I don't know. Probably not. However, It's intend as a replacement part.
• I've gone through two SMOG's checks without any problems...

• Q: Why is it expensive?
• A: When you go buy a chevy 350 headers, there made in the many thousands; More volume = less price; And is usually not made in the USA.
• My part is, hand made, one at a time, for you, Hear in the USA...
• I cost me money, to have it made for you...

• Q: Why is mandrel bent an extra charge?
• A: The none mandrel bent pipe, is squished down to approximately 2.25 inches, and is widened to about 2.65in.
• It seems to me, vary little volume is lost; And, this is an expectable compromise, considering the extra cost of mandrel pipe.
• Q: What else is different about the Mandrel bent down pipe?
• Mandrel bent is less strong, as the metal has to be a thinner gage, in order to be bent...
• I have painted with 1200F black paint to prevent rust (mandrel pipe is not aluminized).

 
• Q: How long will it take to make me one?
• A: Usually about a week. (not including the shipping time)...

 
• Q: Will it fit my 1986, 87, 88, Turbo 4x4 Truck, 4runner, moterhome, Cab and chassy, or 22RTE?
• A: Yes. It should.
• I don't know if any other, none truck applications, that were used in Toyota cars, will fit?
• A: 2wd (two-wheel-drive), with modification - not easily...

• Q: Why are have the prices gone up?

  • I'm getting charged more. Sorry....

Also see my other FAQ's....

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Key words: Toyota turbo (4runner) truck, 22rte, 22ret, 22rect, ct-20, ct-26

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