Cobb Downpipe Heatshield

blk04sti · 01-07-2006, 02:28 PM

Has anyone installed this yet? If so, is it a pain to install, and do you have pics of it?

I just got this part in the mail, along with the helix downpipe...can't wait to put it on!!!

***bah14*** · 01-07-2006, 03:38 PM

havent done mine b/c i think you need an oem bracket that i removed when installing my invidia catless DP.

**twiSTies** · 01-07-2006, 04:11 PM

Yeah you need to get that oem bracket back on, then its just three screws to attach the Cobb.

Here's a pic of mine over my Helix Catted DP:

blk04sti · 01-08-2006, 07:46 PM

I will actually be running the same set-up you have right...helix, kandn, cobb stage 2. Any tips for installing, and will I figure out which bracket the heatshield bolts to when I get the stock pipe out?

***VSGTS14*** · 01-08-2006, 07:48 PM

hmmm i like cusco's better.

**twiSTies** · 01-08-2006, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk04sti

I will actually be running the same set-up you have right...helix, kandn, cobb stage 2. Any tips for installing, and will I figure out which bracket the heatshield bolts to when I get the stock pipe out?

don't have any real installation tips, its pretty straight forward. for the bracket you'll see when you get the stock heat shield off, its the one on the top that runs straight across.

**Majin** · 01-08-2006, 08:12 PM

the only thing i would suggest is wrapping your turbo and downpipe as i did. world of difference under the hood, and the air traveling through your intercooler will thank you in performance!

p.s.: everything was purchased through Static X Motorsports

blk04sti · 01-09-2006, 03:35 PM

How does the heat tape apply to the turbo and pipe? Is lit like tape, and sticky?? Or like a gause? Also did you wrap the downpipe before you installed it, or once it was installed did you jus twrqap the whole setup??

SUBY2.5 · 01-09-2006, 03:44 PM

The heat wrap is kind of like a thick canvas with no adhesive. All you would need are hose clamps.

**Majin** · 01-09-2006, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBY2.5

The heat wrap is kind of like a thick canvas with no adhesive. All you would need are hose clamps.

exactly.

blk04sti - the heat wrap is some type of fiberglass cloth. as SUBY2.5 said, i had to use hose clamps on both ends to tighten them down. you wet the wrap as you are applying it, (so that it gets a little looser and stretches), and after going all the way to the top you clamp it again.

once it dries up, it tightens up. i then used some thermotec spray on the downpipe wrap, (increases its thermal retention to approximately 2000°F).

i wrapped the hot side on the turbo with a Static X Motorsports turbo wrap kit. it uses tie wires that are nicely "stitched" through the mesh so that you can wrap it around your turbo tight.

it really keeps the heat away from your intercooler - and the difference you feel is pretty crazy. in my opinion, a new downpipe shouldn't be installed without these things.

SoaReS · 01-09-2006, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majin

the only thing i would suggest is wrapping your turbo and downpipe as i did. world of difference under the hood, and the air traveling through your intercooler will thank you in performance!

p.s.: everything was purchased through Static X Motorsports

robert @ staticxmotorsports is the only way to go

01-07-2006, 02:28 PM	#1
blk04sti The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2004 STI Fav Mod: All of them Location: Southern NH Posts: 887 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Cobb Downpipe Heatshield Has anyone installed this yet? If so, is it a pain to install, and do you have pics of it? I just got this part in the mail, along with the helix downpipe...can't wait to put it on!!! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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*bah14* Platinum Member Car: 2008 Forester Sports Fav Mod: "Proper" Break-in Location: LERSOC.com Posts: 3,951 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	havent done mine b/c i think you need an oem bracket that i removed when installing my invidia catless DP.

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twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,398 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Yeah you need to get that oem bracket back on, then its just three screws to attach the Cobb. Here's a pic of mine over my Helix Catted DP:

01-08-2006, 07:46 PM	#4
blk04sti The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2004 STI Fav Mod: All of them Location: Southern NH Posts: 887 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I will actually be running the same set-up you have right...helix, kandn, cobb stage 2. Any tips for installing, and will I figure out which bracket the heatshield bolts to when I get the stock pipe out?

01-08-2006, 07:48 PM	#5
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 09 DGM STi Fav Mod: beastly fenders Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,383 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	hmmm i like cusco's better.

01-09-2006, 03:35 PM	#8
blk04sti The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2004 STI Fav Mod: All of them Location: Southern NH Posts: 887 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	How does the heat tape apply to the turbo and pipe? Is lit like tape, and sticky?? Or like a gause? Also did you wrap the downpipe before you installed it, or once it was installed did you jus twrqap the whole setup??

01-09-2006, 03:44 PM	#9
SUBY2.5 Professional STI Driver Car: 04sti,98rs,81 malibu Fav Mod: Genome sound Location: New York/connecticut Posts: 402 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	The heat wrap is kind of like a thick canvas with no adhesive. All you would need are hose clamps.