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sepulchral · 03-26-2005, 12:59 PM

i purchased ss autochrome complete turbo back from dump pipe to catback, downpipe and test pipe included..

the downpipe's flanges are clocked completely wrong as to where the downpipe goes into the tranny

they tried sayin it was to a ca8det and that it was my fault

if you read the item description it says for sr20det a million times http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1

I have learned not to cut corners any more im not going to buy ssauto

only thing i can really do now is threaten to leave negative feedback and open a paypal not as described dispute.

ssauto= unsupportive shitheads

sepulchral · 03-26-2005, 01:01 PM

o yea and the warning is: buy ssauto at your own risk, be prepared for cheap welds, jackass customer service, lame excuses, and piping that won't fit worth a damn

Jdmdrew · 03-26-2005, 01:04 PM

You get what you pay for.

420sx · 03-26-2005, 01:21 PM

well their intercooler cores are good tho.

sepulchral · 03-26-2005, 01:39 PM

some of there shit is good but they are still assholes and do not take care of their customers.

WeldingHank · 03-26-2005, 03:51 PM

use the dump tube they give you, it will work fine.

zero.counter · 03-26-2005, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sepulchral

some of there shit is good but they are still assholes and do not take care of their customers.

This is true. And that page does specifically say;
" COMPLETE BOLT ON EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR

S13 240 SX SWAP USA
180SX S13 CA18DET ( UKDM . JDM EUROPE )

180SX SWAP SR20DET TURBO MODELS

ALL MODELS CA18DET OR SR20DET

SUPER FOR SR20DET SWAPS!"

They suck at customer service...

Rusker · 03-26-2005, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sepulchral

i purchased ss autochrome complete turbo back from dump pipe to catback, downpipe and test pipe included..

the downpipe's flanges are clocked completely wrong as to where the downpipe goes into the tranny

they tried sayin it was to a ca8det and that it was my fault

if you read the item description it says for sr20det a million times http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1

I have learned not to cut corners any more im not going to buy ssauto

only thing i can really do now is threaten to leave negative feedback and open a paypal not as described dispute.

ssauto= unsupportive shitheads

Don't threaten you will leave bad feedback, because you can get in trouble with Ebay. Just leave the negitive, and try to work it out with them to remove it.

evilimport · 03-26-2005, 05:29 PM

I was really close to getting one of the turbo back s14 (sr) exhausts too!! Shit....

Was the downpipe the only part of the exhaust that was screwed up? How was everything else?

^ What up Rusker

SR240DET · 03-26-2005, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sepulchral

i purchased ss autochrome complete turbo back from dump pipe to catback, downpipe and test pipe included..

the downpipe's flanges are clocked completely wrong as to where the downpipe goes into the tranny

they tried sayin it was to a ca8det and that it was my fault

if you read the item description it says for sr20det a million times http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1

I have learned not to cut corners any more im not going to buy ssauto

only thing i can really do now is threaten to leave negative feedback and open a paypal not as described dispute.

ssauto= unsupportive shitheads

HAHAHHAHAHA im sorry man.... but every time i see you post somthing you buy...... it seems like its broken.... or doesnt fit..... lol...

nissantuner22 · 03-26-2005, 07:33 PM

I'm a firm believer in, you get what you pay for. And lets all keep in mind, this company makes money off RIPPING OFF reputable manufactors who dump hordes of money into R&D to improve our aftermarket. I will never send one dime to them.

PureS-e-x · 03-26-2005, 09:59 PM

My buddy bought an 02 housing and equal length manifold, and the only problems we had was we had to wallow out the holes for 02 housing where it conects to the turbo....I have heard 50/50 on these guys but would probably not buy from them just because there isnt enough research in there product to validate it, IMO.....

Sorry About your luck.....I do know that i sold a guy my topspeed (from JGY customs) downpipe when i bought the remote cutout for my sr and he used it on a CA18DET (fit fine).....Not sure why the CA18DET/SR20DET fitment would be an issue either way.....

SR240DET · 03-26-2005, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PureS-e-x

My buddy bought an 02 housing and equal length manifold, and the only problems we had was we had to wallow out the holes for 02 housing where it conects to the turbo....I have heard 50/50 on these guys but would probably not buy from them just because there isnt enough research in there product to validate it, IMO.....

Sorry About your luck.....I do know that i sold a guy my topspeed (from JGY customs) downpipe when i bought the remote cutout for my sr and he used it on a CA18DET (fit fine).....Not sure why the CA18DET/SR20DET fitment would be an issue either way.....

from my experience the CA18DET/SR20DET down pipe all fits fine...dunno what SSA is talking about...

WeldingHank · 03-27-2005, 09:17 AM

the stock CA18 dump tube's flange is clocked about 30* from what the SR20's is. if he uses the dump tube he recieved with the kit, it will all work fine.

charlesgtr · 03-28-2005, 06:54 AM

how are the turbos on ebay ...xs power ss autochrome ? any good? has any of you guys got one? please give info?

North240 · 03-28-2005, 07:37 AM

Well i'll give you my experience, i bought one not knowing the connection to SSAC (yes i know stupid me, live and learn). Anyway 3k later when i put my car up for the winter and took off my manifold i noticed excessive shaft play. i emailed ssac, told them the deal and they told me to send it back, even though my auction said no warrenty. I recieved a brand new turbo, slighlty different design on the outside, at no cost. Well not having the cash to throw down for a new one, i'm going to give it a shot again, i'll just be checking it every 3k till i can afford a real turbo.

Ratings SSAC: Quality F
Warrenty A-
Recomendation, dont buy anything from them you dont want to replace twice a year.

420sx · 03-28-2005, 09:42 AM

i still see no problems with their i/c cores.

infinitexsound · 03-28-2005, 02:31 PM

theyre stuff sucks to many issues... would never buy it use it....its too risky SANTICE deserves better...

bing · 03-28-2005, 05:19 PM

strangely enough i have an extra SR downpipe (not SSAC but same thing) and we tried it on my buddies CA this weekend. it didnt work.

it would have fit but it would have dragged on the ground, i guess the turbo is lower on the CA than on the SR?!?!?

the dual chamber turbo extension from SSAC fit on the turbo but it didnt line up to the stainless downpipe or the stock one... neither one could be used.

unrelated sorta but the KA clutch also doesnt work in CA as some people say.

axiomatik · 03-28-2005, 07:25 PM

Aren't CA exhausts incompatible with KA/SR cars? This suggests to me that the downpipe is most likely different.

roo · 03-28-2005, 07:30 PM

i usually stick to japanese made parts...as many people have said, you get what you pay for.....and in most cases, the money you save buying a poor quality part will bite you in the arse later on...possible for more.

sepulchral · 03-30-2005, 02:12 PM

they are actualy gunna reimburse me now for the flange to be clocked right by a welder.

WeldingHank · 03-30-2005, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nbrindley

Aren't CA exhausts incompatible with KA/SR cars? This suggests to me that the downpipe is most likely different.

catbacks are the same. so is the test pipe. and down pipes for the most part. you can use an SR down pipe on a CA, if you switch to a SR turbo dump. i am pretty sure if you use the dump tube that came with the kit you got, it would work perfect.

struka · 03-31-2005, 12:25 PM

i bought cat back for my s14 and i am happy with it.

Project D · 06-11-2005, 01:10 AM

This kinda seesm like the D2 coil-overs posts that I have been reading. SOme hate them, so love them. I was interested here b/c I want the whole turbo back exhaust and I have heard great things about SS, and now I have heard bad things. I guees it helps that my neighbor owns an exhaust shop, so either way I should be golden.

DriftGirl · 06-11-2005, 03:46 AM

cant you just re-clock it?

dct223 · 06-11-2005, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriftGirl

cant you just re-clock it?

that would mean he would have to cut the piping and reweld it, not like a turbo where u can clock it by turning something.

sr240mike · 06-11-2005, 04:13 AM

Wow this post is old. Anyways Delubozparts is the ebay seller that sells a decent turbo back exhaust for the s13. It has a resonator and a removeable silencer.

Johny5 · 06-11-2005, 06:44 AM

hahahahahha don't be a poooooooooosey, cut, clock, reweld. you could've done that faster than you typed up this rant post. blah blah blah i hate ssa for offering products at DIRT CHEAP PRICES that i can fix the minor mistakes myself on wah wahw wah wah wah.

Jcb890 · 06-11-2005, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny5

hahahahahha don't be a poooooooooosey, cut, clock, reweld. you could've done that faster than you typed up this rant post. blah blah blah i hate ssa for offering products at DIRT CHEAP PRICES that i can fix the minor mistakes myself on wah wahw wah wah wah.

dude, thats not the point. yes it can be fixed, but you shoulnd't need to fix something you buy new.

03-26-2005, 12:59 PM	#1
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	another ssautochrome warning i purchased ss autochrome complete turbo back from dump pipe to catback, downpipe and test pipe included.. the downpipe's flanges are clocked completely wrong as to where the downpipe goes into the tranny they tried sayin it was to a ca8det and that it was my fault if you read the item description it says for sr20det a million times http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1 I have learned not to cut corners any more im not going to buy ssauto only thing i can really do now is threaten to leave negative feedback and open a paypal not as described dispute. ssauto= unsupportive shitheads

03-26-2005, 01:04 PM	#3
Jdmdrew Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: OC Age: 38 Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You get what you pay for. __________________

03-26-2005, 01:21 PM	#4
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well their intercooler cores are good tho. __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

03-26-2005, 03:51 PM	#6
WeldingHank Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	use the dump tube they give you, it will work fine. __________________ 1989 240sx:CA18DET My Cardomain

03-26-2005, 05:29 PM	#9
evilimport Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Daytona Beach Psycho Ward Posts: 778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was really close to getting one of the turbo back s14 (sr) exhausts too!! Shit.... Was the downpipe the only part of the exhaust that was screwed up? How was everything else? ^ What up Rusker __________________ You douche bags bring your A-game? S14 Zenki face owns all.

03-26-2005, 01:01 PM	#2
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	o yea and the warning is: buy ssauto at your own risk, be prepared for cheap welds, jackass customer service, lame excuses, and piping that won't fit worth a damn

03-26-2005, 01:39 PM	#5
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	some of there shit is good but they are still assholes and do not take care of their customers.

03-26-2005, 07:33 PM	#11
nissantuner22 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Age: 36 Posts: 1,056 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	I'm a firm believer in, you get what you pay for. And lets all keep in mind, this company makes money off RIPPING OFF reputable manufactors who dump hordes of money into R&D to improve our aftermarket. I will never send one dime to them. __________________ Current Project: Operation: N/A SR: 93 Silvia Q SR20DE Engine with go fast goodies. , "Common problems 240sx's suffer from are curbs, trees, ditches, and other immovable objects."thx247 "on the tounge... there is no guardrails."- citizen

03-26-2005, 09:59 PM	#12
PureS-e-x Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My buddy bought an 02 housing and equal length manifold, and the only problems we had was we had to wallow out the holes for 02 housing where it conects to the turbo....I have heard 50/50 on these guys but would probably not buy from them just because there isnt enough research in there product to validate it, IMO..... Sorry About your luck.....I do know that i sold a guy my topspeed (from JGY customs) downpipe when i bought the remote cutout for my sr and he used it on a CA18DET (fit fine).....Not sure why the CA18DET/SR20DET fitment would be an issue either way.....

03-27-2005, 09:17 AM	#14
WeldingHank Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the stock CA18 dump tube's flange is clocked about 30* from what the SR20's is. if he uses the dump tube he recieved with the kit, it will all work fine. __________________ 1989 240sx:CA18DET My Cardomain

03-28-2005, 06:54 AM	#15
charlesgtr Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: australia Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how are the turbos on ebay ...xs power ss autochrome ? any good? has any of you guys got one? please give info?

03-28-2005, 07:37 AM	#16
North240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, MAINE Age: 39 Posts: 350 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well i'll give you my experience, i bought one not knowing the connection to SSAC (yes i know stupid me, live and learn). Anyway 3k later when i put my car up for the winter and took off my manifold i noticed excessive shaft play. i emailed ssac, told them the deal and they told me to send it back, even though my auction said no warrenty. I recieved a brand new turbo, slighlty different design on the outside, at no cost. Well not having the cash to throw down for a new one, i'm going to give it a shot again, i'll just be checking it every 3k till i can afford a real turbo. Ratings SSAC: Quality F Warrenty A- Recomendation, dont buy anything from them you dont want to replace twice a year. __________________ ROUND 2

03-28-2005, 09:42 AM	#17
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i still see no problems with their i/c cores. __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

03-28-2005, 02:31 PM	#18
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 39 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	theyre stuff sucks to many issues... would never buy it use it....its too risky SANTICE deserves better... __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

03-28-2005, 05:19 PM	#19
bing Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ontario canada Posts: 2,698 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	strangely enough i have an extra SR downpipe (not SSAC but same thing) and we tried it on my buddies CA this weekend. it didnt work. it would have fit but it would have dragged on the ground, i guess the turbo is lower on the CA than on the SR?!?!? the dual chamber turbo extension from SSAC fit on the turbo but it didnt line up to the stainless downpipe or the stock one... neither one could be used. unrelated sorta but the KA clutch also doesnt work in CA as some people say. __________________ www.son240sx.org /// www.nyspeed.com

03-28-2005, 07:25 PM	#20
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Aren't CA exhausts incompatible with KA/SR cars? This suggests to me that the downpipe is most likely different.

03-28-2005, 07:30 PM	#21
roo Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Beach // Chiba, Japan Age: 40 Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i usually stick to japanese made parts...as many people have said, you get what you pay for.....and in most cases, the money you save buying a poor quality part will bite you in the arse later on...possible for more. __________________ TOP SECRET ings+1 VARIS HyperREV Bulletproof

03-30-2005, 02:12 PM	#22
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	they are actualy gunna reimburse me now for the flange to be clocked right by a welder.

03-31-2005, 12:25 PM	#24
struka Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville.TN Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i bought cat back for my s14 and i am happy with it. __________________ Team Rowdy

06-11-2005, 01:10 AM	#25
Project D Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Grand Junction, CO Age: 36 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This kinda seesm like the D2 coil-overs posts that I have been reading. SOme hate them, so love them. I was interested here b/c I want the whole turbo back exhaust and I have heard great things about SS, and now I have heard bad things. I guees it helps that my neighbor owns an exhaust shop, so either way I should be golden.

06-11-2005, 03:46 AM	#26
DriftGirl Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: 206 Age: 65 Posts: 188 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cant you just re-clock it? __________________ [www.DriftGirl.org] [Team FALKEN] [JUNSEI Tuner] [ONE] [ 850BMW ][Sc400Lexus][SC300Lexus][240hatch][240Coupe]

06-11-2005, 04:13 AM	#28
sr240mike Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California, Norcal biiaatch Posts: 1,185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow this post is old. Anyways Delubozparts is the ebay seller that sells a decent turbo back exhaust for the s13. It has a resonator and a removeable silencer. __________________ TWO IN THE COOT, ONE IN THE POOT

06-11-2005, 06:44 AM	#29
Johny5 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 36 Posts: 3,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	hahahahahha don't be a poooooooooosey, cut, clock, reweld. you could've done that faster than you typed up this rant post. blah blah blah i hate ssa for offering products at DIRT CHEAP PRICES that i can fix the minor mistakes myself on wah wahw wah wah wah. __________________ www.stewartleask.com

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