Aftermarket Test Pipe crush ring?

Averying · 10-17-2022, 08:26 PM

So I’m planning on replacing my test pipe gaskets soon (header side). I saw something online from someone manufacturing aftermarket test pipes for our cars that said NOT to use a 3 bolt gasket and only to use the circular metal crush ring. I’ve seen pictures online that look like some aftermarket test pipes don’t have the flange for the crush ring to sit on… in which case only the 3 bolt gasket can be used.

What are people doing on aftermarket test pipes? Running both types of gaskets at once? One or the other?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Averying · 10-18-2022, 08:48 AM

Ancient forum post suggests these GTM test pipes do have the flange for the crush washer. I’m hoping that feature is there when I pull the test pipes off my car. Seems like the 3 bolt gaskets aren’t super reliable on the test pipes to header connection.

https://www.myg37.com/forums/intake-...nd-10rwtq.html

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

projectpanda · 10-19-2022, 08:40 AM

There's a good chance that your current test pipe wont have the donut crush gasket. Few aftermarket test pipes have revisions for it.

I've used 3 different test pipes with various 3 bolt gaskets and the best sealing ones were the ConceptZ thick gaskets.

you have a picture of what test pipes are on the car now?

Averying · 10-19-2022, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectpanda

There's a good chance that your current test pipe wont have the donut crush gasket. Few aftermarket test pipes have revisions for it.

I've used 3 different test pipes with various 3 bolt gaskets and the best sealing ones were the ConceptZ thick gaskets.

you have a picture of what test pipes are on the car now?

Haven’t removed the TPs yet, but they are a resonated version of what is shown in the link above

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

projectpanda · 10-21-2022, 10:53 AM

gotcha, here is the donut gasket you can use if it does have the lip as pictured

https://www.z1motorsports.com/gasket...t-p-15438.html

10-17-2022, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Averying Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 478 Drives: '09 370Z, '03 G35 Rep Power: 14419	Aftermarket Test Pipe crush ring? So I’m planning on replacing my test pipe gaskets soon (header side). I saw something online from someone manufacturing aftermarket test pipes for our cars that said NOT to use a 3 bolt gasket and only to use the circular metal crush ring. I’ve seen pictures online that look like some aftermarket test pipes don’t have the flange for the crush ring to sit on… in which case only the 3 bolt gasket can be used. What are people doing on aftermarket test pipes? Running both types of gaskets at once? One or the other? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2009 Sport Touring \| Platinum Graphite \| GTM Stage 1 Supercharger \| BC BR Coilovers \| Hotchkis Swaybar \| Z1 FUCAs \| AME TM-02 Wheels \| Z1 2-piece Front Rotors \| Z1 Clutch & Flywheel \| Invidia Gemini Catback \| GTM Resonated Test Pipes

10-18-2022, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Averying Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 478 Drives: '09 370Z, '03 G35 Rep Power: 14419	Ancient forum post suggests these GTM test pipes do have the flange for the crush washer. I’m hoping that feature is there when I pull the test pipes off my car. Seems like the 3 bolt gaskets aren’t super reliable on the test pipes to header connection. https://www.myg37.com/forums/intake-...nd-10rwtq.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2009 Sport Touring \| Platinum Graphite \| GTM Stage 1 Supercharger \| BC BR Coilovers \| Hotchkis Swaybar \| Z1 FUCAs \| AME TM-02 Wheels \| Z1 2-piece Front Rotors \| Z1 Clutch & Flywheel \| Invidia Gemini Catback \| GTM Resonated Test Pipes

10-19-2022, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
projectpanda Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 129 Drives: 10' G37S White 6MT Rep Power: 9	There's a good chance that your current test pipe wont have the donut crush gasket. Few aftermarket test pipes have revisions for it. I've used 3 different test pipes with various 3 bolt gaskets and the best sealing ones were the ConceptZ thick gaskets. you have a picture of what test pipes are on the car now? ZontheRocks likes this. __________________ RHM 75mm TB & ported up/low mani., 3" intakes/velocity stack, Z1 Headers, Motordyne ART pipes, HBP 3.5" exhaust, Tein MonoSport, SPL F/R arms, endlinks, and tie rods , Eibach sways, Z1 rotors F/R, diff bush., subframe collar, Bell Raceworks diff brace

10-21-2022, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
projectpanda Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 129 Drives: 10' G37S White 6MT Rep Power: 9	gotcha, here is the donut gasket you can use if it does have the lip as pictured https://www.z1motorsports.com/gasket...t-p-15438.html __________________ RHM 75mm TB & ported up/low mani., 3" intakes/velocity stack, Z1 Headers, Motordyne ART pipes, HBP 3.5" exhaust, Tein MonoSport, SPL F/R arms, endlinks, and tie rods , Eibach sways, Z1 rotors F/R, diff bush., subframe collar, Bell Raceworks diff brace

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[WTB] resonated test pipe, hfc or an art pipe on passenger side	NguyenZ	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	0	08-13-2017 02:42 PM
Do I need a hub ring for my aftermarket wheels?	kentstuh	Wheels & Tires	6	08-16-2014 10:04 AM
HFC with the ability to use the factory crush ring?	Neo187H	Intake/Exhaust	3	07-13-2012 12:34 PM
*MXP 370z Test Pipe SUPER SALE* \| Resonated and Straight Pipe	SE	Exhaust/Intake	10	04-17-2012 06:33 PM
LFA Ring edition crashed - Toyota test driver dead	shabarivas	The Lounge (Off Topic)	8	06-23-2010 06:47 PM