uppipe Question

Moisti · 03-31-2008, 07:53 AM

Is it possible to remove the stock uppipe without removing the turbo?

fourseasonsandles · 03-31-2008, 07:57 AM

I have read that it is if you are either removing or swapping headers. I have yet to confirm this. A quick search might get you the answer you are looking for.

STI_Mike · 03-31-2008, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moisti

Is it possible to remove the stock uppipe without removing the turbo?

it is possible but i also removed the header as well when i removed my uppipe.

Moisti · 03-31-2008, 10:34 AM

Is cuz I am replacing all the pipes my headers, uppipe and downpope and dont want to move the turbo if at all possible.

importfanatic17 · 03-31-2008, 10:36 AM

You don't have to remove the turbo. Just get some wire and hang it up right in its spot. I just did this this previous weekend so you should have no problems.

Moisti · 03-31-2008, 11:08 AM

I am going to try it I will see how it goes

jasv11 · 03-31-2008, 11:27 AM

You have to remove your downpipe first to get at the uppipe bolts.

you turbo will stay put fine.

kts262 · 03-31-2008, 11:37 AM

There are brackets that support the turbo so you will be fine removing the downpipe and uppipe.

Remove the passenger side exhaust manifold elbow and you can get the uppipe out from the bottom. I usually remove the crosspipe as well for more room (and it's only 2 extra bolts.)

You will probably have the jack the engine up a little bit. Use a block of wood on the oil pan.

fourseasonsandles · 03-31-2008, 12:00 PM

I am pretty sure if you are taking the headers off then you do not have to take off the turbo. I am doing mine this weekend as long as it doesnt rain.

Header and up pipe install

WRB Kid · 03-31-2008, 04:05 PM

If you are doing everything then it is so much easier if you remove the turbo. But if you just do the manifold then it is not necessary. I have done at least 30 manifolds and up pipes and the quickest times i have done are with the turbo off.

jasv11 · 04-01-2008, 12:54 PM

Do not take off the turbo it is NOT necassary................god!

STI_Mike · 04-01-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jasv11

Do not take off the turbo it is NOT necassary................god!

i second that!

aznpride75 · 04-02-2008, 04:43 PM

no it is not necessary but i have hurd of some ppl doing it the only thing you have to worry about is when you go to take the up pipe out you might have to jack the motor up a few inches. also be careful of your valve cover seals there easy to hit and a pain in the you know what to replace

03-31-2008, 07:53 AM	#1
Moisti Amateur STI Driver Car: silver 05 wrx sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 32 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	uppipe Question Is it possible to remove the stock uppipe without removing the turbo? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-31-2008, 07:57 AM	#2
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,363 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: uppipe Question I have read that it is if you are either removing or swapping headers. I have yet to confirm this. A quick search might get you the answer you are looking for.

03-31-2008, 10:34 AM	#4
Moisti Amateur STI Driver Car: silver 05 wrx sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 32 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: uppipe Question Is cuz I am replacing all the pipes my headers, uppipe and downpope and dont want to move the turbo if at all possible.

03-31-2008, 10:36 AM	#5
importfanatic17 Spec C Club Car: '05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: EQ Tuning tune Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,763 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: uppipe Question You don't have to remove the turbo. Just get some wire and hang it up right in its spot. I just did this this previous weekend so you should have no problems.

03-31-2008, 11:08 AM	#6
Moisti Amateur STI Driver Car: silver 05 wrx sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 32 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: uppipe Question I am going to try it I will see how it goes

03-31-2008, 11:27 AM	#7
jasv11 HowTo Contributor Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: 11.26 at 125.63 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 856 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: uppipe Question You have to remove your downpipe first to get at the uppipe bolts. you turbo will stay put fine.

03-31-2008, 11:37 AM	#8
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,123 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: uppipe Question There are brackets that support the turbo so you will be fine removing the downpipe and uppipe. Remove the passenger side exhaust manifold elbow and you can get the uppipe out from the bottom. I usually remove the crosspipe as well for more room (and it's only 2 extra bolts.) You will probably have the jack the engine up a little bit. Use a block of wood on the oil pan.

03-31-2008, 12:00 PM	#9
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,363 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: uppipe Question I am pretty sure if you are taking the headers off then you do not have to take off the turbo. I am doing mine this weekend as long as it doesnt rain. Header and up pipe install

03-31-2008, 04:05 PM	#10
WRB Kid Professional STI Racer Car: My06 WRB w/ Gold STi Fav Mod: JDM Headlights and JDM Rear Fog Location: SoCal Posts: 636 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: uppipe Question If you are doing everything then it is so much easier if you remove the turbo. But if you just do the manifold then it is not necessary. I have done at least 30 manifolds and up pipes and the quickest times i have done are with the turbo off.

04-01-2008, 12:54 PM	#11
jasv11 HowTo Contributor Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: 11.26 at 125.63 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 856 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: uppipe Question Do not take off the turbo it is NOT necassary................god!

04-02-2008, 04:43 PM	#13
aznpride75 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STI Fav Mod: urabus conversion Location: Dixon,IL Posts: 150 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: uppipe Question no it is not necessary but i have hurd of some ppl doing it the only thing you have to worry about is when you go to take the up pipe out you might have to jack the motor up a few inches. also be careful of your valve cover seals there easy to hit and a pain in the you know what to replace This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.