my up pipe on my 1996 sti is blown,whats the best replacement and is it a pig of a job

 

i had to do mine not long ago mate its easy getting the bottom off but i had to take the top mount intercooler off to reach the top bolts. it wont take long especialy if there are 2 of you i also had to split the exhaust to line it all up
about an hour if ye crack on

 

where did ye get yer up pipe and what make was it

 

i was luckey mate i got it from my mate who upgraded his one, he has the 03 bug eye sti and his standard one fitted on mine like a glove although mine is a wrx classic ..so i take it they must all be the same try this guy
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...bits-sale.html

 

Cupraderv : If you cover the courier delivery charge, £12.50, I can send you a used one out overnight. It is in good condition with heatshields and came off an owner's car when he had ported headers and matched up-pipe.

You could also have an O/E item with the heatshiels off and heatwrapped for £25 including delivery or a new aftermarket item £50 or £60 wrapped or a new stainless steel purpose designed, slip jointed, DEI heat wrapped with five new studs £139.
Lots to choose from and all available to arrive next day.

Put WD40 or similar on the fasteners at the top and bottom of the up-pipe. Three of the nuts from the up-pipe studs hold the turbo in place. You need to get the car up in the air and a ramp makes the job easy. When disconnected the up-pipe comes out from the bottom. On odd cars the heat shield fouls and it is necessary to slack off the engine mountigs and jack the engine a couple of inches.
harveysmith1@btopenworld.com if you want an up-pipe.

 

Take your pick. I see there is even an OE with porting.