Boostin1657615274 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 does my 05 have an egt sensor and would i have to make a bung for it if i went with the m2? hahahaha i said bung Yes you have an EGT, but it is not a necessity to keep it. If you run any sort of tune on your car, just turn of the code for the EGT and disconnect the sensor completely. The sensor does not relay accurate values anyways, supposedly, due to its position. On the search for a new DD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman33 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I'm not too familiar with the STI UP. I have a noobie question for you guys. I know a guy that's getting rid of his STI UP and it only has 4 of the 5 studs. Would this be a problem for me, or is it a fairly inexpensive fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Anything beyond the STi uppipe is a waste of money IMO. You did catch that I got a M2 Up brand new on ebay for $30 shipped? Thats DAMN cheap. Basically unbeatable. So unbeatable that a STi uppipe is a wate of miney IMO- HOWEVER I will say I cant find it for less than $40 now because it is listed with $30 shipping and just bid $10. No one will outbid you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilio Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Anyone have a problem with Invidia? I like their price and they seem to be somewhat popular I bought a used Invidia UP from a fellow member here. I have it for more than a year in the car without a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 MDK you buddy has a couple of STI up's layin around?? ill take one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 3" piping on an UP is overkill IMO. Just because something is the cheapest does not make it the "best". <- another GS UP user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 3" piping on an UP is overkill IMO. Just because something is the cheapest does not make it the "best". <- another GS UP user You think there is going to be a loss of performance from a 3" up??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I have the Megan Flex UP and it has worked well for the last 12k miles. Flex section made it really easy to install. The fact that I got it free with my DP sealed the deal. I dare to say that any UP will work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 lol i think i might go the M2 route if MDK cant get me a STI up for cheaper... 40 shipped is unbeatable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 You think there is going to be a loss of performance from a 3" up??? I think it would affect spool. Post turbo, bigger is better, but pre-turbo thats not the case. I trust grimmspeed's R&D: The inlet size is 1.92" and the pipe tapers down to 1.72” which acts as a funnel as it moves into the turbo allowing for the smoothest transition and best air-flow quality. 1.92" Inlet = perfect match to gasket allowing a little room for gasket movement(anything bigger, ie 2", will almost be guaranteed to put the gasket in the flow which is horrible for flow)1.75" Outlet = Narrowing down from 1.92 to 1.75 acts as a funnel. Also very close match to most common turbos so you have much less step going into the turbo(unlike a straight through 2" which creates a huge step going into most common turbos vf's, tdo4s, etc) https://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=60_54_56&products_id=79&osCsid=gd1coh42ep613hjpovg99di3q7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 wats the m2 diameter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 wats the m2 diameter? 3" according to LA LGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 It is 2.25 inches inlet and 2 inches outlet. Measured with my mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I thought 3 sounded kinda big lol thanks sprank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithk831 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I just bought an STi uppipe...going to install it in a couple weeks. Here's why I went with an STi uppipe: 1. I can install it and keep it there forever. From what i've read its kind of time consuming to install, so i'm going to leave it there when I one day sell this car. 2. It looks stock, so no questions will be asked by a shop or anything 3. No issues with cracking or leaks. 4. Paid $60 shipped for mine. Bought one for my friend as well for about $65 shipped I think. So the price is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 3" according to LA LGT That was according to the ebay ad that I ordered from actually. Mr Sprank is 100% right. I guestimate about what he quoted after looking at it with a tape measure. I can upload an image next to the tape measure if anyone cares but I assure you Mr Sprank has the correct #s. It also came with a turbo to up gasket (but I am going with oem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Comes with gasket and hardware. The uppipe does not use the stock studs. Actually includes everything you need, I just like OEM gaskets. eBay adds are the worst for true info, lol. The pipe is 2.25in and 2 out. I was surprised that it actually tapers, but it does. Mine was even welded inside and out. For $30, it seems like a good deal. It is definitely shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I was going to do the M2 but I ended up buying a catless sti up from nasioc for 50 shipped can't beat it IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 stock parts are always nice too. stealth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 what is the piping size on a sti up pipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Its approx 1.75" inlet and outlet if memory serves me right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 after pics of the STI up i got after some reinforced welds on the heat shield and some polishing http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/tjbev021/STIup3.jpg http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/tjbev021/STIup2.jpg http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/tjbev021/Stiup.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineyLGT805 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 ^^ this might just be me but do those welds look right? and it looks like they just took a wire wheel to the outter parts of the UP.. not a "polish" job? Looks like a high school "intro to welding" student sealed that thing up for ya... hope it holds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 At least there's no balls of bird shit on it. Could be worse. Doesn't have to be pretty. Just needs to not rattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineyLGT805 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 At least there's no balls of bird shit on it. Could be worse. Doesn't have to be pretty. Just needs to not rattle. yes i agree, especially if it won't be seen. My point is that If I pay a welder to do a Reinforcement Weld and Polish Job, I would want it to be Reinforced and Polished... not Rushed and Wire Wheeled. If he didn't pay top dollar than looks go out the door and you just hope they hold... but if your paying top dollar (or at least the going rate for a welder) I certainly would expect it to match what the fabricator says they are gonna do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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