Maddad TBE Install

gSTrIng · 07-17-2007, 10:10 PM

Finally, after two years of ownership I've taken the plunge and purchased the first major mod, I am mechanically inclided with no experience installing a TBE.
I want to do it right the first time.

What is the most accurate and complete thread on installing a TBE "On an STI" not WRX, not FXT, STI, STI.

Hopefully with pics too.

Thx.

**Evan** · 07-17-2007, 10:39 PM

Hmm, I'm surprised the DP install portion isn't in the how-to catalog. Anyways, heres a walkthrough for the downpipe install http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...xhaust+install

TBE installs are extremly easy if done right, use a good amount of penetrating oil on the 5 nuts and 2 bolts on the turbo. As for the cat-back portion... Once you get under the car you'll see how easy it is, 4 nuts and bolts with 3 exhaust hangers, probably the easiest DIY mod on the car. Good luck with the install

oh yeah, its also easier with a lift if you have access to one, takes like 2 minutes to take off the CBE

btw: heres a how-to for the CBE portion http://www.velozt.com/html/exhaust_index_in.html

gSTrIng · 07-18-2007, 08:22 AM

^^^^^^^ Thanks hopefully I can do it solo, I don't like help when it comes to work on my car, I like to take my time and just bugs me when I am being rushed.

mdefalco25 · 07-18-2007, 08:52 AM

You may need to port your wastegate as well in order to avoid boost creep. I would suggest a boost gauge if you don't already have one FWIW

martyq · 07-18-2007, 10:19 AM

Did you purchase your TBE recently and receive it from Maddad ? Just wondering because im going to order too and wondered how long it take to receive .Also install is easy.

**daddysscp** · 07-19-2007, 08:17 AM

We've going to have a bit of backlog on Whisper CBs because our supplier of the tips is no longer has the style we were using. We're in the process now of sourcing tips for the exhausts. Other than the last couple of orders we got this week it's going to be a number of weeks before we see Whisper CBs back in. V2 downpipes will be shipping again in about 2.5 weeks, we have the two-piece version in stock. The new MadDad catted bellmouth will be available in about 2 weeks to ship. Catless versions are now in stock.

R.

07-17-2007, 10:10 PM	#1
gSTrIng Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 FXT Location: Derrier, MI Posts: 49 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Maddad TBE Install Finally, after two years of ownership I've taken the plunge and purchased the first major mod, I am mechanically inclided with no experience installing a TBE. I want to do it right the first time. What is the most accurate and complete thread on installing a TBE "On an STI" not WRX, not FXT, STI, STI. Hopefully with pics too. Thx. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-17-2007, 10:39 PM	#2
Evan Gold Member Car: '05 WRB STi Fav Mod: Open Downpipe Location: back in Abilene, TX :( Posts: 278 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Maddad TBE Install Hmm, I'm surprised the DP install portion isn't in the how-to catalog. Anyways, heres a walkthrough for the downpipe install http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...xhaust+install TBE installs are extremly easy if done right, use a good amount of penetrating oil on the 5 nuts and 2 bolts on the turbo. As for the cat-back portion... Once you get under the car you'll see how easy it is, 4 nuts and bolts with 3 exhaust hangers, probably the easiest DIY mod on the car. Good luck with the install oh yeah, its also easier with a lift if you have access to one, takes like 2 minutes to take off the CBE btw: heres a how-to for the CBE portion http://www.velozt.com/html/exhaust_index_in.html

07-18-2007, 08:22 AM	#3
gSTrIng Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 FXT Location: Derrier, MI Posts: 49 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Maddad TBE Install ^^^^^^^ Thanks hopefully I can do it solo, I don't like help when it comes to work on my car, I like to take my time and just bugs me when I am being rushed.

07-18-2007, 08:52 AM	#4
mdefalco25 Professional STI Driver Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Advan RGIIs Location: Bloomington IL Posts: 420 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Maddad TBE Install You may need to port your wastegate as well in order to avoid boost creep. I would suggest a boost gauge if you don't already have one FWIW

07-18-2007, 10:19 AM	#5
martyq Amateur STI Driver Posts: 23 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Maddad TBE Install Did you purchase your TBE recently and receive it from Maddad ? Just wondering because im going to order too and wondered how long it take to receive .Also install is easy.

07-19-2007, 08:17 AM	#6
daddysscp Authorized Vendor Car: Family, Car. Fav Mod: Anything MadDad Posts: 532 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Maddad TBE Install We've going to have a bit of backlog on Whisper CBs because our supplier of the tips is no longer has the style we were using. We're in the process now of sourcing tips for the exhausts. Other than the last couple of orders we got this week it's going to be a number of weeks before we see Whisper CBs back in. V2 downpipes will be shipping again in about 2.5 weeks, we have the two-piece version in stock. The new MadDad catted bellmouth will be available in about 2 weeks to ship. Catless versions are now in stock. R. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.