Product Review: Sard Downpipe + High Flow Catalytic Converter

Vaeth · 12-05-2005, 09:46 AM

Workmanship:
Look good to my untrained eye. Welds seemed very well done. Material seemed to be of high quality. No rough or untrimmed edges. A solid piece all round.

Design:
IMHO, better than designs such as the the Aussie DP due to the provision of the semi-separate entry for the turbine exhaust and actuator outlet which merge gradually and equally. My presumption is that this reduces turbulence and provides better flow.

Cons:
2.83". I wish it were 3".
Price (~$800 depending on exchange rate)

Pros:
Perhaps the only available performance downpipe for people who need to worry or care about emissions.

Top view

Actuator/Turbine Entry (Exterior)

Actuator/Turbine Entry (Interior)

Exhaust Side

Measurements:
Exhaust Side

Turbo Side

Ncturnal · 12-05-2005, 10:39 AM

That looks sweet! I had not heard of SARD offering this product for the MR2 prior to this review. Emissions in the US is becoming a much bigger issue for MR2 owners everywhere. While the price is on the higher side, it's probably less expensive, lighter, and more stylish than it's OEM counterpart, and with many MK2s getting alot more miles on them, this part may need to be changed at some point anyway. Thanks for the awesome review and images!

NoSirItsAToyota · 12-05-2005, 06:53 PM

That is the most beautiful dp I have ever seen. It just looks so well made. I wonder how many are actually in existence?

DrPaine · 12-05-2005, 07:58 PM

Oh My God, I have to go change my pants. That my friend is beautiful!

Vaeth · 12-06-2005, 07:04 AM

I should add that the above Downpipe + Catalytic Coverter is only for the Gen 3+. It will not fit a Gen 1 or Gen 2 to the best of my knowledge. For owners of Gen's 1 and 2, there is another version of the above downpipe but it is basically just half of the above downpipe (i.e. from the Catalytic Coverter onwards towards the rest of the exhaust). From the turbo to the Cat., you have to use your standard OEM pipe.

SKYMR2 · 12-08-2005, 08:29 AM

you can't really compare.. Sard to Aussie. that like compare Chocolate and Shit

SKYMR2 · 12-08-2005, 08:30 AM

FREAKING NICE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

monopolizedinc · 12-08-2005, 12:23 PM

wow 800 for a downpipe that on chunk of change for sure

but if it makes it so ppl can pass emissions im sure there will be buyers

mr2smokey · 12-08-2005, 01:11 PM

emissions are no fun!!!

PHOENIX · 02-07-2006, 10:32 AM

courtesy of vaeth

Gen 2 - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...2/GenIICat.jpg

Gen 3 - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../GenIIICat.jpg

Ncturnal · 12-22-2009, 10:52 PM

Does anyone know if these can still be purchased? I'd need the Gen3 version.

12-05-2005, 09:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vaeth Lost in Osaka Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Osaka Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Product Review: Sard Downpipe + High Flow Catalytic Converter Workmanship: Look good to my untrained eye. Welds seemed very well done. Material seemed to be of high quality. No rough or untrimmed edges. A solid piece all round. Design: IMHO, better than designs such as the the Aussie DP due to the provision of the semi-separate entry for the turbine exhaust and actuator outlet which merge gradually and equally. My presumption is that this reduces turbulence and provides better flow. Cons: 2.83". I wish it were 3". Price (~$800 depending on exchange rate) Pros: Perhaps the only available performance downpipe for people who need to worry or care about emissions. Top view Actuator/Turbine Entry (Exterior) Actuator/Turbine Entry (Interior) Exhaust Side Measurements: Exhaust Side Turbo Side Last edited by Vaeth; 12-06-2005 at 06:59 AM..

12-05-2005, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ncturnal NoAgendaShow.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7,446 Thanks: 94 Thanked 158 Times in 125 Posts Blog Entries: 7 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (37/100% )	That looks sweet! I had not heard of SARD offering this product for the MR2 prior to this review. Emissions in the US is becoming a much bigger issue for MR2 owners everywhere. While the price is on the higher side, it's probably less expensive, lighter, and more stylish than it's OEM counterpart, and with many MK2s getting alot more miles on them, this part may need to be changed at some point anyway. Thanks for the awesome review and images! __________________ Brian - My MR2Trader Ads - Click here for order or shipping status if you've bought something from me recently. Technical Questions - Please post them on the forums. Others who may have the same problem don't benefit from a PM exchange. If you wish to have my input I have no problem with a PM containing a link to a thread you have already posted.

12-05-2005, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
NoSirItsAToyota Habitual line stepper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 6,274 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	That is the most beautiful dp I have ever seen. It just looks so well made. I wonder how many are actually in existence? __________________

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12-05-2005, 07:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
DrPaine Boost Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Oh My God, I have to go change my pants. That my friend is beautiful!

12-06-2005, 07:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vaeth Lost in Osaka Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Osaka Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I should add that the above Downpipe + Catalytic Coverter is only for the Gen 3+. It will not fit a Gen 1 or Gen 2 to the best of my knowledge. For owners of Gen's 1 and 2, there is another version of the above downpipe but it is basically just half of the above downpipe (i.e. from the Catalytic Coverter onwards towards the rest of the exhaust). From the turbo to the Cat., you have to use your standard OEM pipe.

12-08-2005, 08:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
SKYMR2 Cac Of The Year Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Garden Grove Posts: 696 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	you can't really compare.. Sard to Aussie. that like compare Chocolate and Shit

12-08-2005, 08:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
SKYMR2 Cac Of The Year Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Garden Grove Posts: 696 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	FREAKING NICE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

12-08-2005, 12:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
monopolizedinc They call me LUCKY! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: lynchburg va Posts: 1,232 Thanks: 15 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (8/100% )	wow 800 for a downpipe that on chunk of change for sure but if it makes it so ppl can pass emissions im sure there will be buyers

12-08-2005, 01:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
mr2smokey Do I know you? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dallas Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	emissions are no fun!!!

02-07-2006, 10:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Hiatus....... Posts: 9,266 Thanks: 92 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/100% )	courtesy of vaeth Gen 2 - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...2/GenIICat.jpg Gen 3 - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../GenIIICat.jpg

12-22-2009, 10:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ncturnal NoAgendaShow.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7,446 Thanks: 94 Thanked 158 Times in 125 Posts Blog Entries: 7 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (37/100% )	Does anyone know if these can still be purchased? I'd need the Gen3 version.