acooper5 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I would just do it for a free lunch. Its really not that hard to do on your own. I have done it in 3 hours. Though the first time I did it, it took 8:icon_mad: only because I was also helping a buddy do a clutch install on a wrx at the same time...that is a PITA! Semper Fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svx6 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 It would cost be cheaper for me to FLY you to seattle, feed and room you and fly you home. Man...I might have to look up what tools I need to do this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acooper5 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 It would cost be cheaper for me to FLY you to seattle, feed and room you and fly you home. Man...I might have to look up what tools I need to do this... If you want to fly me out there I will bring my tools and do it for you. I have a buddy out there I have been interested in visiting for a while:icon_wink . Semper Fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 i dont understand how they charge 2.5 for dp and 2 for uppipe if you do the uppipe you have to remove the dp anyways, so why charge for it when you can just slap the new one on? R I P O F F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldiablo Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 ^ +1 Place that quoted me said they would not charge for DP install if they were already replacing UP. Go someplace else... My VB Garage... Pumping the air back into despair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acooper5 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 i dont understand how they charge 2.5 for dp and 2 for uppipe if you do the uppipe you have to remove the dp anyways, so why charge for it when you can just slap the new one on? R I P O F F Great point.... Semper Fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas569 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 they prolly think theyre dealing wth the average joe whos doesnt know jack... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewScooby Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 It would cost be cheaper for me to FLY you to seattle, feed and room you and fly you home. Man...I might have to look up what tools I need to do this... Did this last month by myself Tools I used......needed 1. Jack and 4 jack stands 2. space heater and old carpet to lay on under the car 3. full metric 3/8" drive socket set ( used mostly 10,12, and 14MM I think) 4. various 3/8 drive extensions and swivels (makes life easy) 5. 3/8" to Half inch drive adapter and 1/2" drive breaker bar (when the going gets tough) 6. torque wrench 7. PB blaster (let soak 30 min, shouldn't break any bolts that way) 8. Oxygen sensor socket ($9.95) would be a PITA without, and some autoparts stores lend them out for free. 9. 14MM deep well socket is a must, all other sockets were standard depth If you do it yourself, you do not need to jack up the engine, you do not need to remove the intercooler. Some of the writeups on here add a few too many steps! I took my time, had no problems, and it is absolutely worth it. If you have the time and tools, go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 they prolly think theyre dealing wth the average joe whos doesnt know jack... probably...thats why i added ripoff at the bottom, cause a lot of car shops do dumb stuff like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acooper5 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 i have done this mutiple times...he is right you do not need to lift the engine BUT you SHOULD remove the intercooler, it is VERY easy to do and saves in the long run because there is more room to work with! Semper Fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 If you do it yourself, you do not need to jack up the engine, you do not need to remove the intercooler. Some of the writeups on here add a few too many steps! I took my time, had no problems, and it is absolutely worth it. If you have the time and tools, go for it you dont have to remove the ic, but youre going to have a real hard time gettin to the bolts...plus it take literally 2 minutes to take off same with jacking up the engine, but you should pull out the sensor on the uppipe if you do it this way or else you may damage your valve cover gasket when trying to fudge the pipe out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorrisj Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 07 LGT??? dont need a new UP.. just in case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 you dont have to remove the ic, but youre going to have a real hard time gettin to the bolts...plus it take literally 2 minutes to take off same with jacking up the engine, but you should pull out the sensor on the uppipe if you do it this way or else you may damage your valve cover gasket when trying to fudge the pipe out I never remove the ic and have no trouble getting to all the bolts with it in place. As for jacking the motor, that seems to vary from car to car for me. Most need the motor jacked up to free the uppipe, but I've had a couple were only a bit of jiggling and cursing got it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awdG35killer Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 should teh gaskets for the UP/DP be replaced or are the old ones fine to reuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 should teh gaskets for the UP/DP be replaced or are the old ones fine to reuse? Replace the with OEM gaskets. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 i cantacted whitetiger and he gave a sweet install price, im just waiting till it gets warmer... White tiger is a good guy who does great work, cheap and fast. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awdG35killer Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Replace the with OEM gaskets. thanks. i did a search and just to clarify the gaskets to replace for JUST UP/DP is the : UP<->turbo (44022AA150) UP<->manifold (44022AA170) DP<->turbo (44022AA180) i don't plan on getting headers or exhaust anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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