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Old 16 June 2014, 02:51 PM
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My mechanic has told me (while replacing my anti-roll bar bushes) that the blowing from my exhaust is a pipe that comes from the exhaust manifold to the turbo. Am I right in thinking that this pipe is called "turbo up pipe"?
If so any idea as to where's a good place to get one from? Don't have to be new, just in good condition and a good price (thumb)

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Old 16 June 2014, 03:06 PM
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Yup that's the up pipe, ebay or wanted section on here.
Old 16 June 2014, 05:48 PM
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Just changed mine and my advice is do not buy one with a large diameter bore or with a flexible joint.What model and year car?.

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Originally Posted by johned
Just changed mine and my advice is do not buy one with a large diameter bore or with a flexible joint.
That was going to be my next question. So your saying solid pipe is better than flexi?

Is this the general thought or individual preference? This question is open to all who read and want to post

And thanks cookstar
Old 16 June 2014, 06:58 PM
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Slip jointed is the best. Not flexi joint
Old 16 June 2014, 07:31 PM
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agree. nearly got caught out on this. apparently a larger bore will need to be mapped as it will throw the boost out.

Originally Posted by johned
Just changed mine and my advice is do not buy one with a large diameter bore or with a flexible joint.What model and year car?.
Old 16 June 2014, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbotits
Slip jointed is the best. Not flexi joint
This.

Alyn @ ASP does the Harvey up pipes now.

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Old 16 June 2014, 10:09 PM
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Old 16 June 2014, 10:18 PM
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Ha ha , talking of up- pipes I was just shown a eclipse performance masterpiece the other day
Flexi join with a 4" bore ( wtf )
Yep those guys sure new thr beans ...

As above talk to alyn or a reputable company who can help you & knows what works ....
Old 17 June 2014, 10:33 AM
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I don't know what happened to my last post

It was asking what's the difference between slip joint and solid pipe?

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I fitted a slip joint type up pipe and the difference is that it is one pipe inside another to make a slip joint and i chose it beacause it was easier to line up when bolting up and the internal diameter was not large and so affecting the turbo spool up and it is recomended by many subaru specialists who know their subaru`s.
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Well going by the looks of the prices I have found, a slip joint pipe is out of the question
So what's the best option out of a solid pipe or a flexi one?

Ta
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Originally Posted by EOEUMC
Well going by the looks of the prices I have found, a slip joint pipe is out of the question
So what's the best option out of a solid pipe or a flexi one?

Ta
Second hand newage sti o/e up-pipe
Old 17 June 2014, 10:18 PM
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Invidia is almost spot on for fitment,and does not have a flex section (that always starts blowing)
Old 18 June 2014, 07:09 PM
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I went with a second hand oe one as I was on a budget. cheap aftermarket ones as above are pants.
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