Uppipe modification (Gutted)
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Uppipe modification (Gutted)
is it possible to gutted the stock uppipe?
i dont want to buy a new one right now... because i think in a couple of months i will change my complete exhaust manifold incl. the uppipe....
does i need new sealings... or can i use the old ones for some months again.
does any one have a picture how the stock uppipe looks inside?
how much difficult is it to (de)install the stock uppipe?
how long time it usually need?
does a gutted uppipe have any effect? faster turbo spool ... more hp?
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i dont want to buy a new one right now... because i think in a couple of months i will change my complete exhaust manifold incl. the uppipe....
does i need new sealings... or can i use the old ones for some months again.
does any one have a picture how the stock uppipe looks inside?
how much difficult is it to (de)install the stock uppipe?
how long time it usually need?
does a gutted uppipe have any effect? faster turbo spool ... more hp?
thanks for answers
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I would not even consider smashing up the cat in the up-pipe, as if there are any tiny fragments left when you re-fit it, they could easily get dislodged and end up going through the turbo, which would not be very good to say the least, and would no doubt cost you a new turbo.....
Do not do this!!!
Do not do this!!!
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isnt it possible to smash the complete cat inside the uppipe without leaving any fragments?
when replacing the uppipe does i need a new sealant? or is it possible to use again the old one?
when replacing the uppipe does i need a new sealant? or is it possible to use again the old one?
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it might be possible, but i would seriously consider NOT doing it just in case, if you're going to the trouble of removing the pipe, just fit a non cat one.....
it's alwasy best to get new gaskets, however when you get it off, the old ones may be re-useable.... but if it were me, i would fit the new ones......
it's alwasy best to get new gaskets, however when you get it off, the old ones may be re-useable.... but if it were me, i would fit the new ones......
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It's not a good idea as mentioned above but look here and some people have done the up pipe and also the down pipe, might be a way of doing it,
North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club
the other alternative is to buy a sti up pipe these do not have the cat fitted like the newage wrx upipe,
what car do you have?
North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club
the other alternative is to buy a sti up pipe these do not have the cat fitted like the newage wrx upipe,
what car do you have?
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