cupraderv

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

scobydoo

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

cupraderv

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

scobydoo

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

harvey

iTrader: (48)

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.

harvey

iTrader: (48)

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