Sorry not paying attention in class when this was discussed. Is there a nice up-pipe that fits this model with a flexi joint in it like the original (I think I wasn't dreaming when I saw it but could be wrong). I am just wondering if this is giving a lot of the improvements to people that fit a manifold if they do both at the same time? The OEM manifold did not look horrendous, but the up-pipe on the other hand... comments/experience?

 

I've got the rigid Scoobysport one on mine and seems fine so far
It is made from annealed stainless so it will flex naturally.

 

Mine is not a scoobysport one, but is a "similar" "solid" one. On my MY01 it has been giving the gaskets serious gype, and is now on the point of leaking. I'm looking into a flex jointed replacement. I'd suggest that you re-read D T-S's experiences on Carolyn's STi.

Duncan

 

MRT up pipe with a flexi joint in appears to be a trick bit of kit.

 

I think perhaps the key to success is not to locate the turbo too solidly in the vertical plane. It does after all have a 3" pipe supporting the back end and a 2" pipe supporting the centre.
The rear (down) pipe is bolted to the gearbox in 2 places so it's not going anywhere The top of the uppipe is originally bolted to the head at one side and to the head and block at the other side (95WRX) although I only recall one bracket to the head on JB's car (MY00) Perhaps that's why you could make it squeek by pushing it John ?
I have left out the bolt that secures the bracket to the block, so the turbo is supported vertically by the up/down pipes but located laterally by the brackets.
This should allow for thermal expansion vertically of the uppipe.
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Only time and thrash will tell Like the results so far though

Andy

 

Thanks, any way to fit uppipe without taking the turbo off (don't want to do that again ) or am I just being a wuss again?

 

Some aftermarket up pipes have slide type expansion bits but they have been known to leak so choose carefully.

CC's idea may work on the solid one.

"I'll be back".

F

PS sorry about the abstract bit, I was distracted by channel 5....

 

Yes, jack the engine off it's mounting, I think.

F

 

Mmmm

You need the downpipe out the way to get to the uppipe bolts on the turbo. It's the downpipe that's the pain IMHO !
I'm sure T-uk won't mind another shot at it

Or it would only take Falkland an hour or so, having ramps. Also the bolts will all come out OK due to being well 'copaslip'd' on assembly

I would offer to do it but I'm off to Greece for two weeks tomorrow Hope David Wallis hasn't drunk it dry

Andy

 

I knew this was coming ,no problem helping fit a new,better up-pipe,as long as we are fitting a bigger turbo at the same time ,go on John,know you want to .

 

This REALLY is getting to the limit to keep it reliable IMHO (gearbox and clutch) - engine is fine. It is considerably quicker now than when we fitted the turbo but I'm not bringing it near you or you will put that deafening exhaust on it

[Edited by john banks - 5/22/2002 1:47:04 PM]