subarovsky Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I was wondering if somebody could tell me if there is any difference in the stock downpipes off an 06 lgt with AT and MT, I know the aftermarkets are different but not sure about stock, I called the dealership and the guy said he thought they were both the same just trying to get a definite answer if I can, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 IIRC, MT downpipes are slightly longer. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarovsky Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 Ok thank you, does anyone know for sure? I need a stock downpipe and found one for a MT but wanna know if it will bolt right in before I go get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock2534 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I wouldn't think so, if you look at sites selling aftermarket dp's, they specify those that are for AT's and MT's, that would make me think they are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 mounting bracket for the transmission. I believe that is the only difference. I am fairly sure they are the same length. Otherwise, there would have to be AT/MT specific catbacks... and there aren't. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarovsky Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 Thanks bac 5.2 I didn't even think about that, I guess I could have a bracket welded on at just about any exhaust shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 mounting bracket for the transmission. I believe that is the only difference. I am fairly sure they are the same length. Otherwise, there would have to be AT/MT specific catbacks... and there aren't. I was thinking the same thing after I posted that. I was thinking of LGT vs WRX DPs, which look similar but are different lengths. The mounting points on AT vs MT LGT DPs are different. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 think about it like this there IS a reason why aftermarket DP are MT/AT specific, because OEM ones are different... no one would develop two similar product if one can do the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 They are different. They have different bends to get around the tranny. I have posted pix of both side by side before. Downpipes ARE transmission specific, even OEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I was thinking the same thing after I posted that. I was thinking of LGT vs WRX DPs, which look similar but are different lengths. The mounting points on AT vs MT LGT DPs are different. This isn't true. The 08+ WRX downpipe fits the 05+ LGT. Same part. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I wasn't referring to newer WRXs with EJ25's. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 If the DP is 2 pieces, the piece that bolts up to the turbo will fit both. Its the 2nd piece that is the issue Ive read AT DP will fit on a MT but not the other way round, but not 100% sure bout this 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Apparently no one is listening to me, so I will no longer comment. I must be a fool. I only own both cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 ^ You are right in this case. In general however, some AT DP (shorty section) can be put on some 6mt and vice versa. To OP: find a copy of Subaru FAST in the torrents, and it will let you get part numbers for downpipes for different model years. That way you'll see that part numbers are different. 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 It's been answered, but: The AT equipped cars have a different downpipe than the MT because the automatic transmission is larger than the manual, and the pipe has different bends to clear it. A stock MT downpipe will hit the transmission on an AT, and with a stock downpipe, a BFH isn't a solution. Â Regards, Â Paul Hansen http://www.avoturboworld.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 a BFH isn't a solution. Â Â that made me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 ^^^That was not the question and rather than muddy the water with possibilities and generalizations, I answered the question bluntly. But it has dragged this thread out some. So, fun for all, LOL. Thanks Paul. At least someone agrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I answered the question bluntly. You did. But then made a generalization that I commented on. 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Just for the fun of it. Not starting anything, I'm just hyped out from Christmas cookies... wheres the generalization? "They are different. They have different bends to get around the tranny. I have posted pix of both side by side before. Downpipes ARE transmission specific, even OEM." I love fireworks,. But seriously after like 25 oatmeal Scotties and 50 ginger bread men I am bouncing off the walls here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010  wheres the generalization? "Downpipes ARE transmission specific, even OEM." 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 But for the car in question, an 05 LGT. They are. They are most certainly transmission specific. The OP specifically asked about OEM downpipes. OEM downpipes are transmission specific.  No one asked about splitting them into pieces and mating one upper to another lower. The OP was offered a DP for his car and wanted to know if it fit. Started on the soda now. Sugar is AMAZING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 stale sugar cookies for all! -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Look, that statement did not sound to me as only relevant to 05lgt. If it does to you - okay. All I said is that for some other years AT OEM downpipes also fit 6mt. 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Did you guys know that Red Bull Cola actually had trace amounts of Cocaine in it? That stuff was on the market for quite some time, and they just pulled it late '09/early '10. Crazy! [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Yes, but can I use Red Bull cola mixed with my Spiced Capt'n Morgan? Or will it not mix the same??? After all the drink is called rum and coke!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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