BoostSLUG Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm planning on buying a downpipe shortly. But I've seen and read that the divorce plate sometimes hits the wastegate. I cant seem to find a definitive answer to this. It all seems to be conflicting answers scattered everywhere. EX: -They updated the version and it now clears no problem -Yet some websites still say that you need to grind down the divorce plate -Some say it never had issues -Have also seen posts about the divorcing causing boost spikes tl;dr Basically just need someone to chime in who has recently purchased an invidia downpipe and installed it. Did it clear the waste gate okay with this so called 'updated' version (when installing and driving) Thanks in advance. I just don't want to buy something that i'm going to have to hack up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I ground mine down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezz Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Bought one about a month ago and installed it the day it arrived. I've seen older v1 pipes and they did require trimming, they are now on v3 I think and I wish I had taken pictures because I was worried as well but it does not hit at all. The v3 has the divorce set in the pipe and does not stick out as it used to. As long as your buying a new one and not a used I can vouch for fitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Goodbarf Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I just received mine new (catless w/ extra O2 bung)and the wall is sticking out about a quarter inch. I bought it knowing that I would have to grind it down. not really a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostSLUG Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Thanks for the replies guys. I am just going to buy the invidia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Grind it down. Only requires a grind of about 1/4" deep, 1 inch long. Better safe than sorry. It likely has to do with slight variations in the turbo WG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 ^ that 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezz Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Sorry, you are right. I can't remember if its the fact I'm SpecB or 08+ but my wastegate is a little different than a normal GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostSLUG Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 It seems the general consensus is that there really isnt an updated version. So with my 07 legacy GT manual, im just going to assume it will require some grinding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehawk618 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 FWIW I bought mine in December for the automatic and it cleared the wastegate flap no modification required. BNR16 turbo. I bolted it to the turbo before installing the pair on my car. Unclipped the waste gate and it moved freely. I figured if it cleared this way then after I put the gasket in between the two it would definitely not be an issue. 10' CTS-V, A6, Airraid, 2.4 upper, ID850's, self tuned. SOLD:06' LGT Wagon. BNR16G, Catless UP, DOWN, Hexmods VB, Hexmods diff bushings, BIG TMIC. Best 0-60: 4.651 by AP 1/4= 13.678@100.73 mph, 1.945 60', Automatic transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackPearl Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 ^ Exact same thing I did when I got mine, but on the vf40 it did seem closer to the divorce plate. On the BNR, the actuator arm seemed like it would have to travel almost an inch for the flapper to hit. Self proclaimed PNW Craiglist find of the day Champion, April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizkerbizket Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I bought an Invidia catted Bellmouth. I have not installed it yet. Still saving up for the tune, so i don't know about the grinding issue.. But, i did a lot of reading on here as well as other sites as far as Divorced vs Non and couldn't come up with an answer. I finally asked the vendor i bought from their opinion (I'm sure others will chime in with theirs shortly). He basically said that he couldn't see a reason to spend the money on a Divorced because the amount of power/boost/exhaust that my car would make (ever) wouldnt be enough to make the divorcing worth while. Take that as you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 FWIW. My Invidia bellmouth DP fit's like it was made for the car. No clearance problems anywhere. I thought that was clearly stated before. I use a grimspeed 2X thick, 3", 2 hole gasket to my stock mid pipe and have no leaks. I don't use the OEM donut. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Goodbarf Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 FWIW I bought mine in December for the automatic and it cleared the wastegate flap no modification required. BNR16 turbo. I bolted it to the turbo before installing the pair on my car. Unclipped the waste gate and it moved freely. I figured if it cleared this way then after I put the gasket in between the two it would definitely not be an issue. Well this is certainly encouraging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 i've had two. no fitment issues at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostSLUG Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Its not too big of an issue if it clears or not. I just don't have a grinder on hand is all. Ill have to probably rent one now. Thanks for the input guys. Really appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex609 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 erz / cnt bellmouth downpipe is the best bang for your buck, PERFECT FIT, identical to invidia only difference is the erz has better reviews, and costs less! and you wont have to worry about any grinding, shaving whatever! but invidia obviously makes great parts, have an invidia uppipe and i love it, fits perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostSLUG Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 erz / cnt bellmouth downpipe is the best bang for your buck, PERFECT FIT, identical to invidia only difference is the erz has better reviews, and costs less! and you wont have to worry about any grinding, shaving whatever! but invidia obviously makes great parts, have an invidia uppipe and i love it, fits perfect That is the downpipe i was originally after. But it seems as though nobody sells it and its out of stock everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TtotheJ16 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I picked up one that came off a 2008 WRX and it fit no problem, no modification was needed and didn't look like it was performed previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostSLUG Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I picked up one that came off a 2008 WRX and it fit no problem, no modification was needed and didn't look like it was performed previously. Did you need any kind of pipe extension? I thought the wrx downpipes were too short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex609 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 http://www.erzperformance.com/CNT-performance-05-09-Legacy-GT-and-SpecB-with-Man-p/103erzcattedlegacy-05legacy.htm 8 in stock free shipping btw, i know you said they were sold out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TtotheJ16 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Did you need any kind of pipe extension? I thought the wrx downpipes were too short. Not at all. It matched up perfectly. From my research I found that '08 and up WRX would've fit my car, it's the same with a TMIC too. Not sure about STi though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostSLUG Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 http://www.erzperformance.com/CNT-performance-05-09-Legacy-GT-and-SpecB-with-Man-p/103erzcattedlegacy-05legacy.htm 8 in stock free shipping btw, i know you said they were sold out Thanks for the link. But that is for the catted dp. Im looking for non-catted, which they are out of stock. Not at all. It matched up perfectly. From my research I found that '08 and up WRX would've fit my car, it's the same with a TMIC too. Not sure about STi though. Cool. I have a couple options for wrx downpipes. I may just go that route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optyks Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Bought one about a month ago and installed it the day it arrived. I've seen older v1 pipes and they did require trimming, they are now on v3 I think and I wish I had taken pictures because I was worried as well but it does not hit at all. The v3 has the divorce set in the pipe and does not stick out as it used to. As long as your buying a new one and not a used I can vouch for fitment. I bought my divorced 5MT Invidia DP this summer. I'm not sure if it's v2 or v3, but this is how mine is, any it fits perfectly, no adjustment needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostSLUG Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 ^^^^ wow that pipe sure is puurrttyy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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