D/P install

***tugz*** · 07-16-2006, 12:53 PM

Ok. the engine mods finally begin.Got a used cobb catted D/P. Now for the install question.I've searched around on here and a few other sites and can't seem to get a sinlge answer, do you have to remove the stock top mount intercooler to change out the pipe? I saw some do-it-yourself spots and some say to remove it and some don't. I know I should just stick my head under the hodd and see if I can tell, but it's like a million degrees in New York today.Depending on the answer, I'll do if the i/c stays in place. If it has to be reomoved I'll shop out the install to a local shop. I know that the i/c isn't a big deal to remove, I just don't feel comfortable with doing that my self.There's just to many little things to screw up with all the hose's going back in.Thanks all, can't wait to feel what so many are allready experiecing with the D/P and eventualy some tuning via an A/P.

SoaReS · 07-16-2006, 01:05 PM

Removing the intercooler will make it MUCH easier.

USAF_STi · 07-16-2006, 01:05 PM

It makeslife alot easier to take the I/C off but it is not a must. There are two main hoses that are attachd to the intercooler. The throttle body hose and the turbo to intercooler hose the black lines that are attached to the interccoler can stay attached. Trust me the intercooler is the least of your worries when changing out the down pipe, the down pipe bolts can be qute a pain the first time you take them off.

yellowducman · 07-16-2006, 04:01 PM

I did mine without removing the IC. I didn't think it was all that bad.

Partysub · 07-16-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowducman

I did mine without removing the IC. I didn't think it was all that bad.

I agree. As long as you have a decent set of tools that has different size wrenches its not that bad.

revnup · 07-16-2006, 06:03 PM

I didn't remove the I/C when I did mine either. The one thing I did do was buy 2 10 inch socket extensions and a swivel adapter. Made things so much easier. I had expected the dp install to be a real PITA with all the broken stud horror stories out there, but honestly it was fairly easy, even without taking the I/C off.

Okeyd57 · 07-17-2006, 06:32 AM

I didn't remove my I/C either. I don't see how it would have helped that much. At least not on my 06.

***snorky*** · 07-17-2006, 10:18 AM

put another one on the board for not removing the intercooler.

***tugz*** · 07-17-2006, 12:05 PM

My thanks to all who replied. Looks like if and when this brutal weather breaks in the N.E. I'll tackle this. The D/P is just sitting there and I can't bear the thought of trying the install when the temp outside is hovering around 99 degrees with 60%humiditity.I think I'm going with the I/C in place wish me luck

psiAddict · 07-17-2006, 12:16 PM

I had to take mine off because of a bolt/nut wouldn't come off, started to crossthread as taking it off. It sucked big time, wasted 3 hours trying to get it off.

Boostpimp · 07-17-2006, 12:20 PM

I took mine off...it only took an extra 10 minutes and gave me a lot more room to work. Also it gave me a chance to put the wife to work picking the bugs out of the intercooler...

RedLine55 · 07-24-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Boostpimp

I took mine off...it only took an extra 10 minutes and gave me a lot more room to work. Also it gave me a chance to put the wife to work picking the bugs out of the intercooler...

Hahaha... nice

07-16-2006, 12:53 PM	#1
*tugz* Platinum Member Car: '04 silver sti Fav Mod: ap Location: new york Posts: 56 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	D/P install Ok. the engine mods finally begin.Got a used cobb catted D/P. Now for the install question.I've searched around on here and a few other sites and can't seem to get a sinlge answer, do you have to remove the stock top mount intercooler to change out the pipe? I saw some do-it-yourself spots and some say to remove it and some don't. I know I should just stick my head under the hodd and see if I can tell, but it's like a million degrees in New York today.Depending on the answer, I'll do if the i/c stays in place. If it has to be reomoved I'll shop out the install to a local shop. I know that the i/c isn't a big deal to remove, I just don't feel comfortable with doing that my self.There's just to many little things to screw up with all the hose's going back in.Thanks all, can't wait to feel what so many are allready experiecing with the D/P and eventualy some tuning via an A/P. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-17-2006, 12:05 PM	#9
*tugz* Platinum Member Car: '04 silver sti Fav Mod: ap Location: new york Posts: 56 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	thanks all My thanks to all who replied. Looks like if and when this brutal weather breaks in the N.E. I'll tackle this. The D/P is just sitting there and I can't bear the thought of trying the install when the temp outside is hovering around 99 degrees with 60%humiditity.I think I'm going with the I/C in place wish me luck

07-16-2006, 01:05 PM	#2
SoaReS S204 Racer Car: 05\|WRB\|STi Fav Mod: Cobb Stage 2 Location: H-Town, NJ Posts: 3,813 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Removing the intercooler will make it MUCH easier.

07-16-2006, 01:05 PM	#3
USAF_STi Spec C Club Car: 05' CGM on silver Fav Mod: Ed's tune! Location: Bay Area NorCal Posts: 1,914 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	It makeslife alot easier to take the I/C off but it is not a must. There are two main hoses that are attachd to the intercooler. The throttle body hose and the turbo to intercooler hose the black lines that are attached to the interccoler can stay attached. Trust me the intercooler is the least of your worries when changing out the down pipe, the down pipe bolts can be qute a pain the first time you take them off.

07-16-2006, 04:01 PM	#4
yellowducman Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Sways Location: Concord, NC Posts: 254 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	I did mine without removing the IC. I didn't think it was all that bad.

07-16-2006, 06:03 PM	#6
revnup STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Topspeed tune Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 268 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I didn't remove the I/C when I did mine either. The one thing I did do was buy 2 10 inch socket extensions and a swivel adapter. Made things so much easier. I had expected the dp install to be a real PITA with all the broken stud horror stories out there, but honestly it was fairly easy, even without taking the I/C off.

07-17-2006, 06:32 AM	#7
Okeyd57 Professional STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Deadbolt 20G Location: Beaver, W.V. Posts: 435 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I didn't remove my I/C either. I don't see how it would have helped that much. At least not on my 06.

07-17-2006, 10:18 AM	#8
*snorky* Teh Other White Meat Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,637 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (22)	put another one on the board for not removing the intercooler.

07-17-2006, 12:16 PM	#10
psiAddict Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Location: Wisconsin Posts: 183 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	I had to take mine off because of a bolt/nut wouldn't come off, started to crossthread as taking it off. It sucked big time, wasted 3 hours trying to get it off.

07-17-2006, 12:20 PM	#11
Boostpimp Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 WRB/G STi Fav Mod: Sz49 + Meth Location: South Carolina Posts: 534 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	I took mine off...it only took an extra 10 minutes and gave me a lot more room to work. Also it gave me a chance to put the wife to work picking the bugs out of the intercooler...