spacejunkiehsv Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 How long would it take an average car tinkerer to install an upipe and downpipe on a 05 Legacy GT with automatic transmission? I would be working by myself on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 anywhere from 2-8 hours. the norm would be about 3-4 for both. make sure to hit the bolts with some PB Blaster a couple hours or the day before. This will help you cut the time down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 i do it in 2-3 hrs. But then again, i have air tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacejunkiehsv Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 That's do-able in a day. So, I could get the job done using just some jack stands and a floor jack, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 and air tools, or at least a breaker bar. You'll also need an offset O2 socket, or a 22mm open ended wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 8 hours only if you're like me - super-anal and taking pictures at every turn, labeling every bolt and nut that comes off..... *AND*, lest I forget, having long breaks and a lunch with a good friend, goofing off! Sure, it took wayyyyyy too long, but it was a fun time had by all. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I could certainly do it in <3 hours. The issue at hand is if the bolts you are going to be working with are going to work with you or against you Also, keep an eye for details on the UP that you purchase. For example, I installed a Crucial UP/DP last weekend on a car. The studs on the UP were too long and made installing the DP a real challenge. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 ^ RE: Crucial's supplied UP studs - Indeed, the two towards the "rear" are a bit too long, if installed "by Hoyle." However, like you said, it's very important to keep an eye on install-note details - these two referenced studs are supposed to go in "upside-down" to facilitate clearance. Very good point! God is in the details! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 ^ RE: Crucial's supplied UP studs - Indeed, the two towards the "rear" are a bit too long, if installed "by Hoyle." However, like you said, it's very important to keep an eye on install-note details - these two referenced studs are supposed to go in "upside-down" to facilitate clearance. Very good point! God is in the details! That's what I get for thinking logically! DAMN! "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 That's what I get for thinking logically! DAMN! The engineer in you came out I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 hahaha, I'm gonna feel the pain from this again pretty soon... "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobaltForge Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 hahaha, I'm gonna feel the pain from this again pretty soon... Yes you will. You've got another Crucial UP coming to ya... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 It's about a 3 hour job for me. Air tools aren't that much of an edge due to the location of the bolts. There are just a lot of bolts that need to come out to get the UP in, and some require a good dousing of PB Blaster and a good bit of grunting with a BF breaker bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Yes you will. You've got another Crucial UP coming to ya... Haha, now I know about those studs... "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuxtaGT Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 ^ You don't have to worry, the studs in that uppipe are installed properly already, I assure you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobaltForge Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 ^^^ Thank you! It's been a while, but hopefully I can get this thing installed soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremeaudio44 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 With the proper tools it's not hard at all. I got it down to an hour and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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