DOHCEJ22E1 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Since I hadn't really taken the time to examine the exhaust yet, I thought I'd bring it into the school shop & inspect the exhaust system. The constant hissing has been bothering me for a while now. On the lift... http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/Kenshin1984/The%20new%20car%20of%202011/0804011050.jpg Hello, low-end TQ... http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/Kenshin1984/The%20new%20car%20of%202011/0804011054.jpg Hooked up to the smoke machine... http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/Kenshin1984/The%20new%20car%20of%202011/0804011050b.jpg Leak found just after the resonator... http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/Kenshin1984/The%20new%20car%20of%202011/0804011053.jpg Now I have a few questions. 1 - Why does this car have 3 cats as opposed to my old L's 2 cats? 2 - Is it okay to remove that 3rd cat? I have a new exhaust coming in & it's going to bolt on right after the 2nd cat. 3 - This car seems to respond well to intake & exhaust mods. I don't drive the car any harder than I normally do (steady speed limit driving) but my engine has a bad rod bearing. I know it will go eventually but will my small mods put more stress on the engine even if I don't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 1 less tail pipe emissions 2 legally no, physically yes 3 yes, but you control the gas pedal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 5, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 5, 2011 how can you tell you have a bad rod bearing? is it knocking? having oil pressure problems? Smoke machines ftw! lol -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCEJ22E1 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 1 less tail pipe emissions 2 legally no, physically yes 3 yes, but you control the gas pedal So if I welded up the new exhaust to be just after the 3rd cat, would that be alright? how can you tell you have a bad rod bearing? is it knocking? having oil pressure problems? Smoke machines ftw! lol I'll put up a YT video when I get a decent video camera but it knocks pretty good during start-up & about 3000rpms+. I was about to purchase a 22E shortblock & make another N/A dual cam 22E but I don't really know what I want to do. A 22E+T sounds good but then, I like having 30% extra displacement & adding lower compression pistons & a turbo to that also sounds good to me. A turbo engine I can get at any time (only like 900$ if you're looking in the right place).. I just want to attack all of the minor issues in this car before I get started with that. In my previous Subarus, I focused on the small issues first, then modified the brakes, suspension, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 you think a exhaust leak could make a squealing sound when i really punch it.?. i really need to get a video and figure this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 5, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 5, 2011 you think a exhaust leak could make a squealing sound when i really punch it.?. i really need to get a video and figure this out. Are you sure there isn't a pig stuck in your fender? That would probably squeal. And yes, an exhaust leak can make some funny noises. I've hear them squeal, whistle, scream, etc -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 i just hope it is not internal engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I know what you are talking about. The hight pitched whistle. It's bot "normal," but many of these card develop it over time due to a small hole that develops over time. I think my friend said it is somewhere year the manifold, but I have yet to get under the car and look myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 yup thats it.. when i floor it, it come on around 3 3.5 k. but only while flooring it.. i could be cruiseing in 2nd at 50 mph and nothin.. kinda reminds me of a extrally dumped west gate or what ever you call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Yeah, that's exactly what it is and when it happens. MANY Subarus develop the exact same thing. My friend's wagon has it. We call it the WOOT! WOOT! whistle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 5, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 5, 2011 I just call it an exhaust leak -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 haha sweet.. i posted i topic aabout this early and i got crap for answers if any at all. it never ran though my mind that the exhaust would do it.. i have uel headers laying around for when i do my exhaust. that should fix it.. btw.. do most exhaust pro shops use mendrals? i hate that they wont make me a catless section to replace the cats, like from header back to mid.. even then i would want just pipe from headers to bumper... just to see what i get for sound.. id have two axle backs. one staight pipe and one muffler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCEJ22E1 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 I had an exhaust leak that whistled in my first L & when it was on the highway, it turned into a "wheeeee" sound. It turned out to be a tiny hole in between the first 2 cats. Had that welded up & things were good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 i have noticed that it not easy looking to bolt and unbolt uel headers, would u recomend getting a u joint 1/2" drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCEJ22E1 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 i have noticed that it not easy looking to bolt and unbolt uel headers, would u recomend getting a u joint 1/2" drive? Yes. That's how I was able to get the header on. You can probably do it without that but you'll fight with it more. The biggest issue was the header being a not-quite-perfect fit. Start with getting the header bolted to the heads first then bolt it to the cat. You'll have to use a little muscle but you can get it on. I'm going to look into heat wrapping mine because I feel it's a bit too close to the oil pan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 5, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 5, 2011 Have you seen the new N/A subarus? The exhaust manifold is literally right against the oil pan. I have a pic of it somewhere. Let me find it -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 damn. i guess i wont complain. at least our stock manifolds are easy.. its just the uel that are harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRImlve7Gtk&feature=player_detailpage [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRImlve7Gtk&feature=player_detailpage]Subaru Outback UEL header and straight pipe - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 5, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 5, 2011 This is an 09 Outback. Exhaust is REALLY close to the oil pan....and it basically hugs the oil fliter too. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/broknindarkagain/oilchange/IMAG0547.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/broknindarkagain/oilchange/IMAG0550.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/broknindarkagain/oilchange/IMAG0548.jpg -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 damn that sucks.. why dont subaru just use uel headers? they almost look cheaper to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 5, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 5, 2011 Because they like to see people like me burn the shit out of their hands when they work on them -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCEJ22E1 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Lookatmyrust, your exhaust sound ftw. Period. I hope the exhaust system that's coming makes my car sound close to that or just like it. brokindarkagain, those first 2 pics pf Subaru's 09' exhaust manifold made me choke on my soda. I'd slap the idiot who designed that. You have to use a TOOL to grab the oil filter & pull it out? Even with my UEL header, I can still reach up & grab it after I've waited for it to cool down. How do they expect the oil to be at optimum temps during operation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jab83 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Mine was beastly for not putting new headers or really anything but the muffler [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsoQyo8N5ew&feature=mh_lolz&list=WLBF73EE3CE9C14B22]supper 44 - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 hehe, that video is not mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 5, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 5, 2011 brokindarkagain, those first 2 pics pf Subaru's 09' exhaust manifold made me choke on my soda. I'd slap the idiot who designed that. You have to use a TOOL to grab the oil filter & pull it out? Even with my UEL header, I can still reach up & grab it after I've waited for it to cool down. How do they expect the oil to be at optimum temps during operation? I couldn't get my hand in there without burning the living shit out of it. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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