TBE install any tips?

kinger · 07-06-2006, 07:00 AM

Looking to install my APS TBE, any tips on getting the stocker out? Thanks!

**evilSTi7** · 07-06-2006, 07:23 AM

pb blaster, a breaker bar, gloves (i use the mechanix ones. i've seen people not use gloves and have their hand slip off a wrench and end up getting stitches), patience. the bolts that connect the downpipe to the turbo are the hardest, and in particular there are 3 (or 2) that are hard to get to. i would suggest finding instructions online that show you where all the bolts are to make it easier.

sebtarta · 07-06-2006, 07:25 AM

MODS you might want to move this to the HOW/TO install section

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Tips, make sure the car is cold and remove the intercooler. People say it is not necessary but it is way easier to work around if it is off. PB blaster the bolts of the heat shield, remove the heeat shield, once you remove it yo uwill see the turbo and the begining of the DP. PB blast the 5 bolts that surroung the turbo and the DP.

Get under the car and PB blaster the rest of the sections.

You will need a 14mm to get the bolts of the turbo, and a 17mm for the heat shield of the stock DP that bolts to the engine. The best way to get that one is with a long extension and a swivel at the end.

wratchet wrenches help a lot here, so if you do not have any its time to invest.

This should help you out

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4026

***Insane06STi*** · 07-06-2006, 07:27 AM

To add to Jakes list, extra bolts ( just in case you break one ).

**evilSTi7** · 07-06-2006, 07:40 AM

good call seb, moved.

ZenBoy · 07-06-2006, 07:46 AM

Actually, you might want to add an extra car to the list too, for the inevitable "parts run".

I got a new gasket for the turbo/DP joint, too. Make sure you have poly exhaust hangers, since presumably you're working with a larger exhaust than the stock one and there isn't a lot of room to work with. You might need to snip the heat shield above the muffler if it's a good-sized muffler.

For mine, it was easier to remove the cat-back exhaust and the DP separately, because I didn't have a lift to work with.

Last but not least, I'm a stickler for torquing bolts properly (learned that one the hard way over many years). A couple of the DP/turbo bolts are difficult to get at without removal of the intercooler.

kts262 · 07-06-2006, 07:59 AM

everything evil said is great.

1. get the car to where you are going to be working on it and get it in the air the night before.
2. remove the intercooler and remove the heat shield
3. spray all the bolts with PB Blaster and let it sit over night. PB Blaster is your friend and it's cheap. Drown the bolts with it.
4. make sure you have all of the gaskets, new nuts and bolts, and tools you'll need.
5. also make sure you have a dremel/cutting tool if you're hacking up the stock heatshield or have a replacement one (Cusco, Cobb, etc) ready. i have the Cusco one and it's great.

Here's a pretty good guide w/ lots of pictures I looked at before I did my install: http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39284

Also a link to the write up I did for removing the intercooler: http://iwsti.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52452

LRM1981 · 07-06-2006, 01:22 PM

Carefull not to break the downpipe bolts like i did...make sure you got all the right tools.

RedlineSTI · 07-06-2006, 02:26 PM

what kts262 said.. spray the bolts good. you don't want them breaking on you like they did with me. it was a PITA to get it out.

KiTsuNe · 07-06-2006, 03:21 PM

Im surprised no one has sead this, get a friend to help you. Doing it alone sucks, i did mine alone and MAN did it suck.

izzodesh · 07-06-2006, 03:56 PM

def two jack stands, exhaust hangers and also lithuim grease!

STi_4_Daddy · 07-06-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiTsuNe

Im surprised no one has sead this, get a friend to help you. Doing it alone sucks, i did mine alone and MAN did it suck.

....logical.... You would think.

JimmyD17 · 07-07-2006, 05:04 PM

amen to the PB Blaster. and definetly dont do it alone. its a lot easier and more fun with a friend

BluePearl04 · 07-08-2006, 07:58 AM

If you're lucky enough, power tools

alwaysbikn · 07-11-2006, 07:12 PM

I used 2 jacks, a jack stand, PB Blaster, lots of tools, my brother and a few beers........a bout 2 hours later my car sounded sweeeet!!! It's not hard to do, but the bolts on the DP are tough to get off, soak them over night like everyone says and it will be much easier.

07-06-2006, 07:00 AM	#1
kinger Professional STI Driver Car: 04 STI Fav Mod: Koni shocks Location: BFE Iowa Posts: 497 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	TBE install any tips? Looking to install my APS TBE, any tips on getting the stocker out? Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-06-2006, 07:25 AM	#3
sebtarta Spec C Club Car: Waiting for the STI Fav Mod: Driving My Car Location: I Don't Know Posts: 1,661 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	MODS you might want to move this to the HOW/TO install section _________________ Tips, make sure the car is cold and remove the intercooler. People say it is not necessary but it is way easier to work around if it is off. PB blaster the bolts of the heat shield, remove the heeat shield, once you remove it yo uwill see the turbo and the begining of the DP. PB blast the 5 bolts that surroung the turbo and the DP. Get under the car and PB blaster the rest of the sections. You will need a 14mm to get the bolts of the turbo, and a 17mm for the heat shield of the stock DP that bolts to the engine. The best way to get that one is with a long extension and a swivel at the end. wratchet wrenches help a lot here, so if you do not have any its time to invest. This should help you out http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4026 Last edited by sebtarta : 07-06-2006 at 09:50 AM.

07-11-2006, 07:12 PM	#15
alwaysbikn Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: More Power Location: Carlsbad,CA Posts: 17 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	I used 2 jacks, a jack stand, PB Blaster, lots of tools, my brother and a few beers........a bout 2 hours later my car sounded sweeeet!!! It's not hard to do, but the bolts on the DP are tough to get off, soak them over night like everyone says and it will be much easier. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-06-2006, 07:23 AM	#2
evilSTi7 The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,259 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	pb blaster, a breaker bar, gloves (i use the mechanix ones. i've seen people not use gloves and have their hand slip off a wrench and end up getting stitches), patience. the bolts that connect the downpipe to the turbo are the hardest, and in particular there are 3 (or 2) that are hard to get to. i would suggest finding instructions online that show you where all the bolts are to make it easier.

07-06-2006, 07:27 AM	#4
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,351 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	To add to Jakes list, extra bolts ( just in case you break one ).

07-06-2006, 07:40 AM	#5
evilSTi7 The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,259 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	good call seb, moved.

07-06-2006, 07:46 AM	#6
ZenBoy Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2004 WRB STi Fav Mod: Earplugs. Location: Minneapolis, Minnesnowta Posts: 595 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	Actually, you might want to add an extra car to the list too, for the inevitable "parts run". I got a new gasket for the turbo/DP joint, too. Make sure you have poly exhaust hangers, since presumably you're working with a larger exhaust than the stock one and there isn't a lot of room to work with. You might need to snip the heat shield above the muffler if it's a good-sized muffler. For mine, it was easier to remove the cat-back exhaust and the DP separately, because I didn't have a lift to work with. Last but not least, I'm a stickler for torquing bolts properly (learned that one the hard way over many years). A couple of the DP/turbo bolts are difficult to get at without removal of the intercooler.

07-06-2006, 07:59 AM	#7
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,102 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	everything evil said is great. 1. get the car to where you are going to be working on it and get it in the air the night before. 2. remove the intercooler and remove the heat shield 3. spray all the bolts with PB Blaster and let it sit over night. PB Blaster is your friend and it's cheap. Drown the bolts with it. 4. make sure you have all of the gaskets, new nuts and bolts, and tools you'll need. 5. also make sure you have a dremel/cutting tool if you're hacking up the stock heatshield or have a replacement one (Cusco, Cobb, etc) ready. i have the Cusco one and it's great. Here's a pretty good guide w/ lots of pictures I looked at before I did my install: http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39284 Also a link to the write up I did for removing the intercooler: http://iwsti.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52452

07-06-2006, 01:22 PM	#8
LRM1981 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 LGT w/ AVO420 Fav Mod: AVO420 Turbo Location: VT Posts: 361 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Carefull not to break the downpipe bolts like i did...make sure you got all the right tools.

07-06-2006, 02:26 PM	#9
RedlineSTI Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STI Location: Essex County, NJ Posts: 184 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	what kts262 said.. spray the bolts good. you don't want them breaking on you like they did with me. it was a PITA to get it out.

07-06-2006, 03:21 PM	#10
KiTsuNe Spec C Club Car: The Vroom-mobile Fav Mod: JDM Gears Location: San Jose, California Posts: 2,329 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Im surprised no one has sead this, get a friend to help you. Doing it alone sucks, i did mine alone and MAN did it suck.

07-06-2006, 03:56 PM	#11
izzodesh Spec C Club Car: 05' STI PSM Fav Mod: Leather Interior w/ Rear Pass thru Location: NYC Posts: 1,052 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (4)	def two jack stands, exhaust hangers and also lithuim grease!

07-07-2006, 05:04 PM	#13
JimmyD17 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Location: Dunedin, FL Posts: 129 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	amen to the PB Blaster. and definetly dont do it alone. its a lot easier and more fun with a friend

07-08-2006, 07:58 AM	#14
BluePearl04 Senior STI Driver Car: 04 WR Blue STi Fav Mod: HKS Hi-Power Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 303 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	If you're lucky enough, power tools