How long to install Downpipe with or without lift??

manny07sti · 11-29-2007, 09:56 AM

***chaos311clarity*** · 11-29-2007, 09:59 AM

depends on your experience level and knowledge of the car... it took me like an hour my first time

jarvis210 · 11-29-2007, 10:04 AM

the first one i did took about 1 hour and 30 minutes start to finish. We did it in his garage with jack stands. pretty easy install just take your time.

V8Huntr · 11-29-2007, 10:09 AM

It all depends on your mechanical ability but the first time I did it it only took 45 min because all of the bolts on the heat shield were rusted on.

USNSTI · 11-29-2007, 10:30 AM

Give yourself at least a couple hours to be safe. Taking your time is a good thing. Trying to do any project in a hurry is bad news waiting to happen. Some peoples claims of less than an hour for their first time seem a little optimistic. I think it took me close to that long just to get the intercooler back on

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Hitman83 · 11-29-2007, 10:47 AM

Mine took 2 hours on a lift. The tuner told me he had to jack up the engine an inch or 2 to get the DP to fit. FWIW it's a bellmouth catted invidia

FlyinbySTi · 11-29-2007, 10:59 AM

It's not long at all. I did my hole exhaust in 1hr 15min.

oscargarza88 · 11-29-2007, 08:41 PM

to install a aaftermarket downpipe is easier than installing the stock one back on...
an hour and a half to istall an aftermarket one and like 145 for thestockone... both these times with jackstands...
not too bad.. i like to tak emy time...

***Zeb*** · 11-29-2007, 11:56 PM

You can probably shave off a little time if you spray some pb blaster on the bolts the night before. But probably isn't a big issue on your '07. Having the right tools is what is going to save the most time. Ratches with extensions or ratchet wrenches preferable. The one on the inside bottom at the top of the DP is hard to get to from some angles.

rekedevoate · 11-30-2007, 01:00 AM

i would say about 1 hour if you hit it with pb blaster the night before, but if you miss thred one of the bolts and have to cut it with bolt cutters, than it will take you about 2 days, 1 day to find the bolt cutters, and 1 day to return the bolt cutters to a friend with also a 6 pack.

***Datadatum*** · 11-30-2007, 04:50 AM

Agree with above. Plan on a few hours if it is your first time. It may take much longer if you don't have the right tools and have to go back/forth to the hardware store. I would highly recommend a flexhead 14mm socket to get that last DP bolt. You will also need to have the front of the car on jackstands or ramps. Because your car is new, the rust shouldn't be too bad, but you'd be surprised how quickly the nuts/bolts can freeze up.

2004_ASPEN_STI · 12-03-2007, 06:16 AM

with: 1 hours to 2 hours
without: good luck

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ATTI2D · 12-03-2007, 03:12 PM

3+ hrs... in the dark and looking for tools. Plus I had a fitment issue with one of the main bolts. Had to grind down the outer rim / ring a little.

Walt · 12-05-2007, 01:16 PM

Use a new factory gasket where the dp bolts to the turbo housing. And you will probably have to spend time modifying the turbo heatshield if you want to reinstall it.

mgsm666 · 12-05-2007, 02:01 PM

2nd time took me 2 hours, plus some time for a lunch break

Give yourself plenty of time - leave a full day for it, and another day for a shop to fix it if you make any mistakes

better safe than sorry.

Take your time, its not hard...

Jesse

11-29-2007, 09:56 AM	#1
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11-29-2007, 09:59 AM	#2
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11-29-2007, 10:04 AM	#3
jarvis210 Silver Member Car: 04 SUBARU WRX sti Fav Mod: JDM FOGS Posts: 356 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? the first one i did took about 1 hour and 30 minutes start to finish. We did it in his garage with jack stands. pretty easy install just take your time.

11-29-2007, 10:09 AM	#4
V8Huntr Spec C Club Car: 04' WRB STi Fav Mod: TBE Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,477 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? It all depends on your mechanical ability but the first time I did it it only took 45 min because all of the bolts on the heat shield were rusted on.

11-29-2007, 10:30 AM	#5
USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STi Fav Mod: Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame Location: San Diego Posts: 1,026 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? Give yourself at least a couple hours to be safe. Taking your time is a good thing. Trying to do any project in a hurry is bad news waiting to happen. Some peoples claims of less than an hour for their first time seem a little optimistic. I think it took me close to that long just to get the intercooler back on .

11-29-2007, 10:47 AM	#6
Hitman83 Spec C Club Car: 06 STI, 08 GSXR 750 Fav Mod: WC Lathe Werks Shift Knob Posts: 1,214 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? Mine took 2 hours on a lift. The tuner told me he had to jack up the engine an inch or 2 to get the DP to fit. FWIW it's a bellmouth catted invidia

11-29-2007, 10:59 AM	#7
FlyinbySTi Silver Member Car: 05' STi Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Posts: 2,317 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? It's not long at all. I did my hole exhaust in 1hr 15min.

11-29-2007, 08:41 PM	#8
oscargarza88 Professional STI Racer Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb Xaust! Location: Houston,tx Posts: 638 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? to install a aaftermarket downpipe is easier than installing the stock one back on... an hour and a half to istall an aftermarket one and like 145 for thestockone... both these times with jackstands... not too bad.. i like to tak emy time...

11-29-2007, 11:56 PM	#9
*Zeb* Ninja Lurker Car: '04 STi Fav Mod: New Pavement Location: Fl Posts: 75 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? You can probably shave off a little time if you spray some pb blaster on the bolts the night before. But probably isn't a big issue on your '07. Having the right tools is what is going to save the most time. Ratches with extensions or ratchet wrenches preferable. The one on the inside bottom at the top of the DP is hard to get to from some angles.

11-30-2007, 01:00 AM	#10
rekedevoate Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Siliver STi Fav Mod: Recaro's Location: HD Germany Posts: 610 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? i would say about 1 hour if you hit it with pb blaster the night before, but if you miss thred one of the bolts and have to cut it with bolt cutters, than it will take you about 2 days, 1 day to find the bolt cutters, and 1 day to return the bolt cutters to a friend with also a 6 pack.

11-30-2007, 04:50 AM	#11
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,347 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? Agree with above. Plan on a few hours if it is your first time. It may take much longer if you don't have the right tools and have to go back/forth to the hardware store. I would highly recommend a flexhead 14mm socket to get that last DP bolt. You will also need to have the front of the car on jackstands or ramps. Because your car is new, the rust shouldn't be too bad, but you'd be surprised how quickly the nuts/bolts can freeze up.

12-03-2007, 06:16 AM	#12
2004_ASPEN_STI Junior STI Driver Car: 2004 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: The one I can afford. . .. Posts: 74 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? with: 1 hours to 2 hours without: good luck T

12-03-2007, 03:12 PM	#13
ATTI2D STI Driver Car: JBP 04 STi Fav Mod: EWG !!! Location: Easton PA Posts: 264 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? 3+ hrs... in the dark and looking for tools. Plus I had a fitment issue with one of the main bolts. Had to grind down the outer rim / ring a little.

12-05-2007, 01:16 PM	#14
Walt Junior STI Driver Car: black 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Palo Alto,CA Posts: 98 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? Use a new factory gasket where the dp bolts to the turbo housing. And you will probably have to spend time modifying the turbo heatshield if you want to reinstall it.

12-05-2007, 02:01 PM	#15
mgsm666 Spec C Club Car: 05 Aspen Wingless Fav Mod: Driving School / Trunk swap (no attention ftw) Location: NYC/Boston 4 school Posts: 999 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: How long to install Downpipe with or without lift?? 2nd time took me 2 hours, plus some time for a lunch break Give yourself plenty of time - leave a full day for it, and another day for a shop to fix it if you make any mistakes better safe than sorry. Take your time, its not hard... Jesse This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.