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Old 10 March 2011, 05:17 PM
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Hi all, currently have an Apexi Exhaust fitted and I want to replace the downpipe with a sports cat and replace the headers to standard ones which have been ported.

I keep hearing headers and uppipe though? Maybe a stupid question but hey if you don't ask you don't learn stuff, but what is the up-pipe and where about is it fitted?
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Originally Posted by ScoobLou
Hi all, currently have an Apexi Exhaust fitted and I want to replace the downpipe with a sports cat and replace the headers to standard ones which have been ported.

I keep hearing headers and uppipe though? Maybe a stupid question but hey if you don't ask you don't learn stuff, but what is the up-pipe and where about is it fitted?
the up-pipe connects onto the turbo inlet & the exhaust manifold (headers)

cheers
Old 10 March 2011, 06:12 PM
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If you want advice on headers, up-pipes etc, PM Harvey Smith, he posts on here as harvey.

VERY knowledgeable bloke.
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Originally Posted by alcazar
If you want advice on headers, up-pipes etc, PM Harvey Smith, he posts on here as harvey.

VERY knowledgeable bloke.
^^^^^ What tt says
Old 10 March 2011, 06:48 PM
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http://www.subaru-impreza.org/forum/...t-diagram.html

I found this diagram helpful when I first started..........and still do LOL Not every impreza is the same though ................

Shaun
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Originally Posted by alcazar
If you want advice on headers, up-pipes etc, PM Harvey Smith, he posts on here as harvey.

VERY knowledgeable bloke.
I have sent him an e-mail but not heard anything.

It was only yesterday though.
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Try a PM, he's busy, and might also be ill.
I can point you at a phone number for his garage if you need it, PM me.
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Pm sent mate.
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So by replacing the up-pipe what does that achieve?
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Some uppipes help spool.
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if the up-pipe is correct then the exhaust gasses from the engine hit the turbo at maximum efficiency........which spins the turbo faster ........which forces more fuel and air into the engine = more power and torque

Shaun
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