Installing a used APS TBE

aoisubaru · 05-02-2008, 05:55 PM

I just picked up an APS 3" TBE from my friend today. I am planning to install it this weekend, but he said that he lost some bolts during the removal. So I am thinking to get all new bolts for DP to Mid pipe, Midpipe to Axle back bolts. I am not sure what is the size and the length I need to get. I have been searching, but I can't find anything on it. I am planning to just take the midpipe to Home Depot or Lowes and find the one that matches, but if someone knows what it takes, pelase let me know. Thank you very much.
Also, any other tips that may make the install alot easier is appreciated.

Also, what is the torque spec or where can I find that information??? Thanks!

***snorky*** · 05-02-2008, 06:37 PM

aps makes an install kit. it comes with new bolts, washers, nuts, studs, and gaskets. xxtuning probably still has them in stock. that's where i got mine.

if you don't go with the install kit, make sure you get stainless steel hardware it's either m10x1.50 or m12x1.50. torque specs on the turbo to tbe outlet are 35n*m (26ft*lb). every gasket joint downwind is 48n*m (35.4ft*lb)

aoisubaru · 05-02-2008, 07:39 PM

I couldn't find it in their product list, but is that something I have to order over the phone? Since I got the DP assembled, all I need it Turbo to DP, DP to Midpipe, Midpipe to Axle back. I have the bellmouth shape gasket and one vibrant gasket which seems the correct size. So I guess I need another vibrant gasket, right?

aoisubaru · 05-02-2008, 07:43 PM

Also, the torque spec is for my STi? Where can I view that information?

***snorky*** · 05-02-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aoisubaru

I couldn't find it in their product list, but is that something I have to order over the phone? Since I got the DP assembled, all I need it Turbo to DP, DP to Midpipe, Midpipe to Axle back. I have the bellmouth shape gasket and one vibrant gasket which seems the correct size. So I guess I need another vibrant gasket, right?

Call them to order it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aoisubaru

Also, the torque spec is for my STi? Where can I view that information?

Yes torque specs i listed were for the STi. I got the specs for the turbo to dp bolts from the actual factory service manual. I believe they sell copies of it now on ebay on CD. the rest was from the APS instructions.

aoisubaru · 05-02-2008, 10:12 PM

Also, if you read this thread,

Exactly what gaskets do I need???? Please help.

I am trying to find out what bolts, nuts, washers and etc are necessary, but I have a hard time readign this. Would you know????

aoisubaru · 05-03-2008, 03:56 AM

All I need is this inforamtion. If someone know, please let me know. Thanks very much.

***snorky*** · 05-03-2008, 10:06 AM

aoisubaru · 05-03-2008, 10:27 AM

That is great!! AWSOME! Thank you very much. I REALLY appreciate your help man.

***snorky*** · 05-03-2008, 10:28 AM

no problem. good luck

aoisubaru · 05-03-2008, 11:10 AM

Oh, one more question. The should be the last.

On the list, it says it needs 1 slotted gasket, but can I use both slotted ones? That is the only one I can find. Can you tell me if that willl work or not?

Also, it did not come with heat shield bolts. I have the heat shield. DO I need to put it on??? Is it better to have it?

Thank you very very much.

aoisubaru · 05-03-2008, 12:59 PM

Okay. I think I got everything I need for the install tomorrow. There is one thing I want to make sure. I had to buy the bolts from Home Depot and I got these as you can see in the picture. I heard that the grade has to be 8.0 or higher. DOes this 8.8 on top of the bolt indicates the grade???? Let me know. Thanks!

urabus · 05-04-2008, 01:11 AM

yes, 8.8 would be the grade.

aoisubaru · 05-04-2008, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urabus

yes, 8.8 would be the grade.

Thank you guys! I am getting ready to headout to the location where we will be installing the exhaust!!!! Wish me luck!

aoisubaru · 05-04-2008, 07:39 PM

I just wanted to thanks everyone who helped me provide information on the exhaust. My friend and I installed it today and it was successful. It had a very small exhaust leak, but we re-tightened the bolts and drove it and let the gasket sit in place and it seems to be alright now. So I want to thanks everyone for helping me.

One question, if I end up having the exhaust leak again, what are some remedies for it? What can you guys recommend?

05-02-2008, 05:55 PM	#1
aoisubaru Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STi Location: Ohio Posts: 74 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Installing a used APS TBE I just picked up an APS 3" TBE from my friend today. I am planning to install it this weekend, but he said that he lost some bolts during the removal. So I am thinking to get all new bolts for DP to Mid pipe, Midpipe to Axle back bolts. I am not sure what is the size and the length I need to get. I have been searching, but I can't find anything on it. I am planning to just take the midpipe to Home Depot or Lowes and find the one that matches, but if someone knows what it takes, pelase let me know. Thank you very much. Also, any other tips that may make the install alot easier is appreciated. Also, what is the torque spec or where can I find that information??? Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by aoisubaru : 05-02-2008 at 06:18 PM.

05-02-2008, 06:37 PM	#2
*snorky* Teh Other White Meat Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,395 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Installing a used APS TBE aps makes an install kit. it comes with new bolts, washers, nuts, studs, and gaskets. xxtuning probably still has them in stock. that's where i got mine. if you don't go with the install kit, make sure you get stainless steel hardware it's either m10x1.50 or m12x1.50. torque specs on the turbo to tbe outlet are 35nm (26ftlb). every gasket joint downwind is 48nm (35.4ftlb)

05-02-2008, 07:39 PM	#3
aoisubaru Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STi Location: Ohio Posts: 74 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Installing a used APS TBE I couldn't find it in their product list, but is that something I have to order over the phone? Since I got the DP assembled, all I need it Turbo to DP, DP to Midpipe, Midpipe to Axle back. I have the bellmouth shape gasket and one vibrant gasket which seems the correct size. So I guess I need another vibrant gasket, right?

05-02-2008, 07:43 PM	#4
aoisubaru Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STi Location: Ohio Posts: 74 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Installing a used APS TBE Also, the torque spec is for my STi? Where can I view that information?

05-02-2008, 10:12 PM	#6
aoisubaru Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STi Location: Ohio Posts: 74 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Installing a used APS TBE Also, if you read this thread, Exactly what gaskets do I need???? Please help. I am trying to find out what bolts, nuts, washers and etc are necessary, but I have a hard time readign this. Would you know????

05-03-2008, 03:56 AM	#7
aoisubaru Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STi Location: Ohio Posts: 74 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Installing a used APS TBE All I need is this inforamtion. If someone know, please let me know. Thanks very much.

05-03-2008, 10:06 AM	#8
*snorky* Teh Other White Meat Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,395 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Installing a used APS TBE

05-03-2008, 10:27 AM	#9
aoisubaru Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STi Location: Ohio Posts: 74 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Installing a used APS TBE That is great!! AWSOME! Thank you very much. I REALLY appreciate your help man.

05-03-2008, 10:28 AM	#10
*snorky* Teh Other White Meat Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,395 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: Installing a used APS TBE no problem. good luck

05-03-2008, 11:10 AM	#11
aoisubaru Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STi Location: Ohio Posts: 74 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Installing a used APS TBE Oh, one more question. The should be the last. On the list, it says it needs 1 slotted gasket, but can I use both slotted ones? That is the only one I can find. Can you tell me if that willl work or not? Also, it did not come with heat shield bolts. I have the heat shield. DO I need to put it on??? Is it better to have it? Thank you very very much. Last edited by aoisubaru : 05-03-2008 at 11:14 AM.

05-04-2008, 01:11 AM	#13
urabus Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Installing a used APS TBE yes, 8.8 would be the grade.

05-04-2008, 07:39 PM	#15
aoisubaru Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STi Location: Ohio Posts: 74 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Installing a used APS TBE I just wanted to thanks everyone who helped me provide information on the exhaust. My friend and I installed it today and it was successful. It had a very small exhaust leak, but we re-tightened the bolts and drove it and let the gasket sit in place and it seems to be alright now. So I want to thanks everyone for helping me. One question, if I end up having the exhaust leak again, what are some remedies for it? What can you guys recommend? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.