I always love how your videos show the reality of DIY mechanic projects. A little tool that helps me get exhaust bolts and O2 sensors off --- blowtorch!
I just did mine and was having a good time trying to remove the uppipe on a 2005 fxt you can drop the uppipe though the back dropped right now I untightened the motor mounts still couldn’t get it out til I tried dropping it over the axle and it came right out also for the uppipe bolts get a extension with a breaker bar and pb and you’ll have success for anyone who’s coming to this video i recommend trying it this way you’ll save some good amount of time getting your stuff out !
Dude, THANK YOU!. I did my 05 years ago and didn't have a single issue. I've been fighting with my 06 for a while. I was getting ready to pull the turbo off until I found your video. 2 motor mounts loose and blamo the stocker is out. Lucky for me I started with the Invidia so no waiting lol.
Currently doing this as we speak I never even thought of unbolting the down pipe too, this has made me not only use every swear word there is but I believe I’ve created some new ones 😂
I used the jack handle over breaker bar method to try and get my lower strut bolts off. Broke the breaker bar. Ended up buying a small torch to get them off. Probably took a month of trial and error to get them off. I guess the upside is I don't sweat any bolt now. My oil pan came with a stripped drain bolt, I had it off in like 10 minutes. I'm still digging on your wrap, too. I'm a big world rally blue guy, but grey looks outstanding on a hawkeye! I think all that hard work reeeeally paid off.
Nice WRX, replacing my up pipe on my WRX gc8 haha, it cracked around the flexi part. I was advised the ones with flexi joint can burn out easily, others mentioned with flexi pipe it can expand and crack haha. I did the same mistake, bought an up pipe similar to the one u had that didnt fit lol Btw get a good portable impact gun with the wobbly extensions, imapcts for different sizes, maybe deep impact sockets too, multiple extensions, and it gets all those hard to get exhaust bolts off very easily. I got all my rusted 20 year + old bolts off by pressing a button. Most of the time is spent lining up the impact lol
Maybe the aftermarket up pipe was designed to slightly rotate the turbo from stock position....then again that would give you issues with bolting on the current down pipe.
Great video, just wanted a heads up on what I was in for. Not too bad. Thanks! 👍🤘 After doing the job it CAN be done without jacking engine. Up pipe twists and comes through rear towards DP. But I do RECOMMEND changing your rubber turbo drain line ($10). The old one is old and HARD and it easily slips off the turbo after moving it slightly to install up pipe. So make sure yours is still on before fully tightening the up pipe. Or you will have an oil puddle and worse of you don't look for leaks. I did it in 1.5hrs. Not to bad of a job.
Great video! We both own the same car which is very helpful. I notice that the up pipe on my car wiggled when I removed my headers. Before I continue to dig, I wanted to know if the oem up pipe had a flex point? My flange bolts are tight but the bottom end has play. I really don't think it's rust related. Where I live it doesn't snow.
Hi there my wrx 06 just got replacing the Perrin up pipe and motor mounts myself and it throwing the cel after I done the test drive do I need to retune it thanks
I love how the first nut you put on the top of the up pipe to hold it in place wasn't actually attached to anything 😂😂 heat shield mount, doesn't serve any other purpose
Bro Cool video first of all!! Brother I have a 2004 fxt and you know how it said subaru on the heat shield of the headers I removed the heat shield. Is that ok?? Please help
Do you know if the uppipe can be removed from the top without removing the exhaust manifold or motor mount? Going to switch from oem sti catless uppipe and stock td04 turbo for a Cobb catless uppipe and vf34 turbo. I really would like to avoid removing the manifold or motor mount if its possible to pull out the top after the turbo is off
06WRXDUDE oh you get Nitro? Probably not on that one although I did get it one time from my regular Starbucks and it was a large. Also if your target has a Starbucks in it they have different rules because they’re owned and operated by target
I’ve only done it this way. Removing manifold would prob be easier I’m sure. That’s only if all the bolts break loose without sheering anything off! I may try the other method next time.
How did you figure out that you had an exhaust leak? And what made you suspect the up pipe? I'm pretty sure my up pipe is cracked clean around and leaking but not 100% sure
Hey so , I just installed my catless downpipe, I have a 2006 wrx, and I flashed it with the Cobb stage 2 , I want to install a up pipe , do I need a tune ? Will my car be okay with out one ?
Did you guys have any issues getting the pipe out? I have My entire manifold out and still can’t get it to slide down and out. Seems to be hitting on one of the exhaust manifold stud bolts and up top on the engine case. My next bet was to try and loosen motor mounts unless you guys have a better idea.
@@completenirvana Do you have a subie that has a cat on the uppipe? I heard those are tough. You may need to loosen motor mounts and jack up the motor a tiny bit. My 2008 doesn't so it just dropped easy when I disconnected it from the turbo.
@@gallantghost483 update, loosened passenger motor mount just enough to where the nut was a few threads on and jacked up motor, up pipe slid right out. 🙌
Any catless up pipe for your year plus the 2.2K 0.5W resistor mod and you'll be golden. Even if you have to drop the manifold it's not a difficult job and it's worth it in the long run for many reasons, you remove the possibility of the cat coming apart and sending debris into the turbo, same with the EGT bung, the EGT can come apart after years as well so just plug it and do the resistor mod, there is no down side to it, you'll save space, create more power/faster turbo spool, especially if you also throw a good down pipe on it, I recommend a catted down pipe like from COBB so there's less BS to deal with, their high performance cats don't create back pressure so you'll be fine and most smog places if they don't look under the car they won't give a shit as they'll just do an OBD2 test.
Hey So I have to also change my '05 up pipe. I understand that if the cats get old that particles from the decaying cat can ruin the turbo. My question is did you have to tune after the non cat up pipe install? I hear a tune is expensive. I have an '05 OBXT with a 3"rear cat back AVO Turbo World stainless 3" OEM exhaust just FYI. It sounds beeeautiful. I'm hoping you didn't have to do the tune and would appreciate greatly a reply...THANKS for the jack up tip!!
My model year didn’t actually come with a cat in the uppipe. I just upgraded because of an exhaust leak. From the research that I’ve done, it doesn’t look like a tune is required for your year 05. Here’s a useful thread you can read. www.clubwrx.net/threads/attn-02-05-wrx-owners-the-importance-of-the-uppipe-mod.134325276/
Yes if all the hardware comes off clean, I agree. This video is for those people wanting to avoid removing the manifold… there are many ways to get the job done. Whatever approach, you should end up with the same result 🤷♂️
Okuma shirt eh? Are you a machine repair tech? I setup and operate on Okuma lathes at the shop I work at...quality machines even if they're almost 20 years old.
I always love how your videos show the reality of DIY mechanic projects. A little tool that helps me get exhaust bolts and O2 sensors off --- blowtorch!
Haha thankfully it didn’t come down to that!
I just did mine and was having a good time trying to remove the uppipe on a 2005 fxt you can drop the uppipe though the back dropped right now I untightened the motor mounts still couldn’t get it out til I tried dropping it over the axle and it came right out also for the uppipe bolts get a extension with a breaker bar and pb and you’ll have success for anyone who’s coming to this video i recommend trying it this way you’ll save some good amount of time getting your stuff out !
Dude, THANK YOU!. I did my 05 years ago and didn't have a single issue. I've been fighting with my 06 for a while. I was getting ready to pull the turbo off until I found your video. 2 motor mounts loose and blamo the stocker is out. Lucky for me I started with the Invidia so no waiting lol.
I read online removing uppipe can done by only loosening the passenger side mount?? But maybe that's if you go ahead and take the manifold off.
Boooooosssst can't beat the subie rumble always puts a smile on you're face even when not boosting nice content. 👍
Couldn't agree more!
Thank you for the realist side of mechanics. A far and lost trade skill.
Should be able to unplug the o2 sensor on the other end, drop it through, and then snake the cord out the heat shield.
Currently doing this as we speak I never even thought of unbolting the down pipe too, this has made me not only use every swear word there is but I believe I’ve created some new ones 😂
great video, thanks for prepping me for what i'm in for
I used the jack handle over breaker bar method to try and get my lower strut bolts off. Broke the breaker bar. Ended up buying a small torch to get them off. Probably took a month of trial and error to get them off. I guess the upside is I don't sweat any bolt now. My oil pan came with a stripped drain bolt, I had it off in like 10 minutes.
I'm still digging on your wrap, too. I'm a big world rally blue guy, but grey looks outstanding on a hawkeye! I think all that hard work reeeeally paid off.
i recommend using some copper gasket maker/sealer on the gasket surfaces! it works really well for making sure you never have a leak ever again :D
first video Ive seen from ya and it was very helpful. I just wanted to see clearance and I got bonus part numbers for my gaskets. Good looks man.
Gotta love camshaft seals and oil pump seals just did mine only about 4 hours good luck love the car
I re-purposed the OEM up pipe heat shields, put em on instead of wrapping it.
I wish I would have tried that...CA inspection doesn’t like my aftermarket uppipe... 🤥🤥
Perfecto, good stuff man, getting ready for the mission on my 15 STi
Nice WRX,
replacing my up pipe on my WRX gc8 haha, it cracked around the flexi part.
I was advised the ones with flexi joint can burn out easily, others mentioned with flexi pipe it can expand and crack haha.
I did the same mistake, bought an up pipe similar to the one u had that didnt fit lol
Btw get a good portable impact gun with the wobbly extensions, imapcts for different sizes, maybe deep impact sockets too, multiple extensions, and it gets all those hard to get exhaust bolts off very easily. I got all my rusted 20 year + old bolts off by pressing a button. Most of the time is spent lining up the impact lol
Fucking subarus...I swear so many problems, and so much money to make decent hp. ...but I love it.....
Maybe the aftermarket up pipe was designed to slightly rotate the turbo from stock position....then again that would give you issues with bolting on the current down pipe.
THE JACK HANDLE
Loved the video man. Nice to change it up from the wrap videos. Keep it up!
Thank you! I really do enjoy making these types of videos
Front Cv boots fully covered in grease.. looks like they seen better days lol
Oil cooler gasket! Finally fixed it!
@@06wrxdude In the process of doing mine I think mine kit has total of 4 o rings
P.s your new head lights looks 👌👌👌👌
Great video, just wanted a heads up on what I was in for. Not too bad. Thanks! 👍🤘
After doing the job it CAN be done without jacking engine. Up pipe twists and comes through rear towards DP. But I do RECOMMEND changing your rubber turbo drain line ($10). The old one is old and HARD and it easily slips off the turbo after moving it slightly to install up pipe. So make sure yours is still on before fully tightening the up pipe. Or you will have an oil puddle and worse of you don't look for leaks. I did it in 1.5hrs. Not to bad of a job.
Great video! We both own the same car which is very helpful. I notice that the up pipe on my car wiggled when I removed my headers. Before I continue to dig, I wanted to know if the oem up pipe had a flex point? My flange bolts are tight but the bottom end has play. I really don't think it's rust related. Where I live it doesn't snow.
Hey subro! I don’t recall any flex joint on the oem uppipe. Mine was solid all around…good luck on your investigation!
@@06wrxdude took it apart and sure enough it was cracked. Thanks for the response!
Hi there my wrx 06 just got replacing the Perrin up pipe and motor mounts myself and it throwing the cel after I done the test drive do I need to retune it thanks
Sorry to hear that. What did the CEL read? Maybe forgot to plug in o2 sensor?
restore headlights or buy c-light ones and finish up the wrap on bumper bro
Dude you read my mind! You’re like Psychic!
Question do you think running it w/o exhuast wrap will be fine and not cause heat soak or other problems?🙏
I’m sure it will be fine for a daily driver 🤷♂️. If you were tracking your car I would reconsider getting it wrapped up to be beneficial.
I love how the first nut you put on the top of the up pipe to hold it in place wasn't actually attached to anything 😂😂 heat shield mount, doesn't serve any other purpose
Whoops did I do that… 🤫 😬
I was wondering if my ej20 ( turbo ) will work with a Cobb tuner and if it will work with the invidia up pipe. Please help 🙏
Possible. Just need to find a compatible accessport off the shelf tune.
Bro Cool video first of all!! Brother I have a 2004 fxt and you know how it said subaru on the heat shield of the headers I removed the heat shield. Is that ok?? Please help
It should be fine...🤷♂️ let me know haha
@@06wrxdude lol 😂 ok brother it's been like a month hehehe no issues so far!
Great video , if I remove the turbo is it possible to bring uppipe through the top of engine to prevent taking headers off
Take the headers off
Do you know if the uppipe can be removed from the top without removing the exhaust manifold or motor mount?
Going to switch from oem sti catless uppipe and stock td04 turbo for a Cobb catless uppipe and vf34 turbo.
I really would like to avoid removing the manifold or motor mount if its possible to pull out the top after the turbo is off
Sorry haven’t tried it. Sounds possible if you will already have your turbo removed. It should be able to squeeze out the top
Idk about the Starbucks where you live but the ones near me let me get cold brew in a XL/trenta (with or with out cream)
Wow even the Nitro Cold Brew??? I wonder why so stingy in my area 🧐🧐
06WRXDUDE oh you get Nitro? Probably not on that one although I did get it one time from my regular Starbucks and it was a large. Also if your target has a Starbucks in it they have different rules because they’re owned and operated by target
But was it easier than just removing the manifold? Doing this in my next project, lmk.
I’ve only done it this way. Removing manifold would prob be easier I’m sure. That’s only if all the bolts break loose without sheering anything off! I may try the other method next time.
dude unplug the o2 lmao 😂
Love the video too
How did you figure out that you had an exhaust leak? And what made you suspect the up pipe? I'm pretty sure my up pipe is cracked clean around and leaking but not 100% sure
You’ll smell an unusually amount of exhaust coming from under your hood. I also had black carbon deposit exactly where my leak was on my up pipe.
Hey so , I just installed my catless downpipe, I have a 2006 wrx, and I flashed it with the Cobb stage 2 , I want to install a up pipe , do I need a tune ? Will my car be okay with out one ?
I heard a tune isn’t required. I ran the same setup with no issues. Cobb Stage 2 OTS.
I just learned about an up pipe but what would be the difference, & should I get catless
always go catless for uppipe..if the cat breaks apart it will go straight in the turbo and destroy it.
@@yugotbotted7774 Thx I'll check this out
Nice video. Personally I would have just dropped the entire manifold instead of loosening the motor mounts and jacking up the motor to get it out..
I would too. Dropping the manifold is much less drama
Did you guys have any issues getting the pipe out? I have My entire manifold out and still can’t get it to slide down and out. Seems to be hitting on one of the exhaust manifold stud bolts and up top on the engine case. My next bet was to try and loosen motor mounts unless you guys have a better idea.
@@completenirvana Do you have a subie that has a cat on the uppipe? I heard those are tough. You may need to loosen motor mounts and jack up the motor a tiny bit. My 2008 doesn't so it just dropped easy when I disconnected it from the turbo.
@@gallantghost483 yep, 2002 so the thing is a beast lol.
@@gallantghost483 update, loosened passenger motor mount just enough to where the nut was a few threads on and jacked up motor, up pipe slid right out. 🙌
that weld was for the heat shield
Thanks for another great vid 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for watching!
did you have to tune for the catless up pipe
No tune for me. My year WRX came with oem catless uppipe
Got 04XT still has the catted uppipe, god it annoys me, maybe this is the motivation I need to rid me of it.
Bummer. Hey good luck!
Any catless up pipe for your year plus the 2.2K 0.5W resistor mod and you'll be golden. Even if you have to drop the manifold it's not a difficult job and it's worth it in the long run for many reasons, you remove the possibility of the cat coming apart and sending debris into the turbo, same with the EGT bung, the EGT can come apart after years as well so just plug it and do the resistor mod, there is no down side to it, you'll save space, create more power/faster turbo spool, especially if you also throw a good down pipe on it, I recommend a catted down pipe like from COBB so there's less BS to deal with, their high performance cats don't create back pressure so you'll be fine and most smog places if they don't look under the car they won't give a shit as they'll just do an OBD2 test.
Hey So I have to also change my '05 up pipe. I understand that if the cats get old that particles from the decaying cat can ruin the turbo. My question is did you have to tune after the non cat up pipe install? I hear a tune is expensive. I have an '05 OBXT with a 3"rear cat back AVO Turbo World stainless 3" OEM exhaust just FYI. It sounds beeeautiful. I'm hoping you didn't have to do the tune and would appreciate greatly a reply...THANKS for the jack up tip!!
My model year didn’t actually come with a cat in the uppipe. I just upgraded because of an exhaust leak. From the research that I’ve done, it doesn’t look like a tune is required for your year 05. Here’s a useful thread you can read. www.clubwrx.net/threads/attn-02-05-wrx-owners-the-importance-of-the-uppipe-mod.134325276/
It would’ve been easier to take your manifold off
Yes if all the hardware comes off clean, I agree. This video is for those people wanting to avoid removing the manifold… there are many ways to get the job done. Whatever approach, you should end up with the same result 🤷♂️
Okuma shirt eh? Are you a machine repair tech?
I setup and operate on Okuma lathes at the shop I work at...quality machines even if they're almost 20 years old.