My Uppipe Install
UPDATE:
I have installed an OEM STI Uppipe in my 04 FXT.
Everything went smoothly...I followed Peaty's guide on Scoobymods.
I did take his hint to remove the passenger side exhaust manifold as well jacking the engine. The uppipe slid right out.
Interesting Run-ins during the procedure:
I noticed since I owned the car the the turbo's heat shield was
missing so I was assuming some mods were done previously.
Upon removing the plastic engine shield from below, I notice that the
bottom flange of the uppipe was missing 1 of the 2 bolts!!!!! :chair:
Also, upon removing my old uppipe, I noticed that the uppipe had been
previously gutted!!!
Anyway, I installed the STI uppipe.
Luckily, I only managed to shear one of the downpipe's turbo-side
through-bolts. I replaced the sheard bolt and the missing bolt.
Did the resistor mod.
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Everything below is from orig post:
I am receiving a used oem catless sti uppipe today.
I am leaving for a trip on wednesday and wanted to replace the stock catted uppipe on my 04 fxt before the trip because i keep getting a CEL 546 for the EGT sensor. I dont want my cat to tear up my turbo on the trip because it will be a total of 28 hours driving time.
Where is the fastest place to order the gaskets for the uppipe/downpipe.
Also, I know i need new gaskets for the uppipe...
but do i need new gaskets for the downpipe?
Is there anything else I should know about this installation?
Thanks, Josh
UPDATE:
I have installed an OEM STI Uppipe in my 04 FXT.
Everything went smoothly...I followed Peaty's guide on Scoobymods.
I did take his hint to remove the passenger side exhaust manifold as well jacking the engine. The uppipe slid right out.
Interesting Run-ins during the procedure:
I noticed since I owned the car the the turbo's heat shield was
missing so I was assuming some mods were done previously.
Upon removing the plastic engine shield from below, I notice that the
bottom flange of the uppipe was missing 1 of the 2 bolts!!!!! :chair:
Also, upon removing my old uppipe, I noticed that the uppipe had been
previously gutted!!!
Luckily, I only managed to shear one of the downpipe's turbo-side
through-bolts. I replaced the sheard bolt and the missing bolt.
Did the resistor mod.
_________________________
Everything below is from orig post:
I am receiving a used oem catless sti uppipe today.
I am leaving for a trip on wednesday and wanted to replace the stock catted uppipe on my 04 fxt before the trip because i keep getting a CEL 546 for the EGT sensor. I dont want my cat to tear up my turbo on the trip because it will be a total of 28 hours driving time.
Where is the fastest place to order the gaskets for the uppipe/downpipe.
Also, I know i need new gaskets for the uppipe...
but do i need new gaskets for the downpipe?
Is there anything else I should know about this installation?
Thanks, Josh