up or down?
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up or down?
i'm getting my vishnu intercooler hoses and power pully kit installed today, and i was wondering what i should get next....an up-pipe, or a down-pipe?
i'm getting it from vishnu, so that narrows that down, but which one should i get first?
i'm getting it from vishnu, so that narrows that down, but which one should i get first?
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save your money and get both at the same time. It'll save you alot of time during the install. If you get the up-pipe, the down-pipe has to come off anyways. If you get the down-pipe, you'll have to take it off again when you put the up-pipe in.
i thought this way too, but decided against the downpipe. you don't actually 'save' any money because it costs at least $200 just for the piece. it's really easy to put in anyway so put it off if you don't want to spend that money.
how noticeable is the uppipe power-wise and spool-wise? i've heard yea it'll spool earlier (doesn't that eat more gas though) but nothing about how much power you get. i have an sti pipe sitting around i'm debating whether to pay someone to put in.
how noticeable is the uppipe power-wise and spool-wise? i've heard yea it'll spool earlier (doesn't that eat more gas though) but nothing about how much power you get. i have an sti pipe sitting around i'm debating whether to pay someone to put in.
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Put it in yourself. It's not that hard if you have access to tools and have done any wrenching before. If not, I would think a competent Subaru shop could put it in for around $150.
Vishnu's site has a good write-up on installing the uppipe as part of their Stage Zero kit.
Spool up will be much sooner which will make the car a lot more fun to drive. Gas mileage will suffer but only because your foot will get heavier due to the extra power!
Vishnu's site has a good write-up on installing the uppipe as part of their Stage Zero kit.
Spool up will be much sooner which will make the car a lot more fun to drive. Gas mileage will suffer but only because your foot will get heavier due to the extra power!
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If you really only want to do one of them, then do the up-pipe. It is sort of a pain to install, especially if you have to do it in your garage. If you have access to a lift, then that helps. There is prep time involved, meaning there is a bunch of heat sheilding that has to come off before hand that is a pain in the rear. As a single component, I didn't really notice anything after installing the up-pipe, but it compliments other stuff that you put on such as the other exhaust components.
If you have an STi one laying around. Put that in and buy a downpipe. Then you get both, instead of just one. I did both and noticed a big difference immediatly. Sounds sweet too.
Nick
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i agree with everyone else here. the uppipe should be installed first. its a total pain in the ****. but after that youll feel like youve conquered the world.
the lack of spool time is great with the uppipe. and if you want to get the dp, its a simple 30minute -1hour bolt on.
gluck
the lack of spool time is great with the uppipe. and if you want to get the dp, its a simple 30minute -1hour bolt on.
gluck
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Vishnu claims 10whp gain and Helix claims 15+ whp gain. Check out reviews section and you can read about the rest.
Vishnu claims 10whp gain and Helix claims 15+ whp gain. Check out reviews section and you can read about the rest.
Last edited by MO REX; Feb 11, 2004 at 07:12 PM.
