robinlsb Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 i finally got around to installing my invidia downpipe and perrin tmic last week. everything went smoothly with the exception of the heat shield not fitting over the new downpipe due to the bigger diameter of the pipe. a little cutting of the engine cover was needed for the larger tmic. stage II is fun, I think the LGT is finally faster than my Z28. A stock Leggy (2005) is faster tha a Z28:lol: "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockerGT Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 How did you fix it? I had a stud completely break off the stock turbo on the bottom. I just re-installed everything hoping the gasket and tightening of the bolts would provide enough of a seal until I upgrade to new turbo. Any inputs? Sorry to jack...... Get an extractor kit and then re-tap the whole. I know ACE Hardware sells automotive grade studs that fit the pitch of Subaru turbos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 A stock Leggy (2005) is faster tha a Z28:lol: who said the Z28 was stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 who said the Z28 was stock? Oh, my bad. I thought you were talking Z28 Cavalier. I would imagine that the Camaro is certainly faster than the Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRB_in_my_veins Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Oh, my bad. I thought you were talking Z28 Cavalier. I would imagine that the Camaro is certainly faster than the Legacy. The craptastic Cavalier you speak of was the Z24. Sheesh...get your meaningless GM performance" monikers right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 The craptastic Cavalier you speak of was the Z24. Sheesh...get your meaningless GM performance" monikers right. :lol: Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwolson2 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Those of you who want to go open source, look up infamous1, he is a very well respected tuner. He tunes your car on the road instead of the dyno, and I think he does 10 revisions for the price of 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I'm gonna bite the bullet today. I'm throwing the car on jack stands and I'm going to attempt to install the up and dp myself. If I get this done it will be so win... I will report back tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymack Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I've had my dp and up in the trunk of my car for a week now. Local tuning shops are quoting me $300+ for the install. I talked one down to $260. I think I might just try to do the install myself. What do you guys think? Good install price for up and dp? Should I just attempt it myself? Just cleared my headlights last night. Do it!!! Looks so great. I've done this install 2x now. NO WAY I would pay someone to do it. 1st time took about 1.5 hours, 2nd time took 45 minutes. Its pretty easy. Always use new gaskets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 :spin:I did it! It took about 7 hours, with many smoke breaks and breathers. Installed up and dp. I didn't have to loosen engine mounts or jack it up, but I did take off the manifold that goes between the headers and the up pipe. THE CAR IS F-ING FAST!!!!! The difference between stage 1 (93) and stage 2 (93) is unbelievable. The gains (butt dyno) are much better than I thought they'd be. And the turbo noise and sound of the car make me smile ear to ear. I installed Megan DP and UP and flashed stage 2. I am running stock cat back. OK, here were the problems I ran into. Megan royally screwed some things up. The bolts that came with up pipe were WAY too long and would not allow for the re-installation of a down pipe. I had to grind them off using a dremel bit. The Down pipe is massive and rattles terribly against the undercarriage of the car. I will be removing it again tomorrow and modifying it with a 2/4 and a hammer. I am very annoyed. I guess you get what you pay for, but then again the gains feel incredible. I will be reporting back tomorrow with more info and some good pics. YAY STAGE 2!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boost4life Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Uppipe is not to bad i've done several on wrx's and now on my lgt some people will remove the turbo to remove the uppie but ive done both ways and dropping the exhaust manifold is the way to go. just be careful pulling the uppie down you'll have to use alittle finesse to clear the right rear valve cover.. there is a hard rubber half plug that is sanwiched between the valve cover gasket/cover and the head is you bump it to hard you'll push it in to the valve cover and then you have a leak. you'll then have to remove the valve cover and reseal that plug and retorq the valve cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyS Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I just went stage 2+ last week. I wish I knew how to install the parts myself. I don't have the tools or the experience. Plus a lift would make it much easier. It wasn't cheap but everything was installed correctly and didn't have problems until the street tune. But, the shop was open and they made the corrections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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