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MPREZIV · 2008-08-04, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

Speaking of OE hardware. For some reason I am missing a bolt to my tranny mount. Would you have one of those?

Those are pretty common. I'm pretty sure I'd have something to fit in it's place.

cody · 2008-08-04, 11:38 AM

Not that it's relevent to this thread, but +1. You definitely want to slot the stock header heat shield if you ever remove it. For example, after doing an UP, you need to get back in there after a heat cycle and retorque everything and you need to get that heat shield off to do that.

knucklesplitter · 2008-08-04, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Just pick up some new nuts from the hardware store (get the highest grade you can get of course) or gank some from somewhere else on the car (those 14mm nuts are used in lots of places) and replace the less critical part w/ some hardware store stuff.

Those flange nuts have non-standard fine threads - M10x1.25 *maybe*. I doubt any hardware store would have them. subaru part #902370029

sperry · 2008-08-04, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by knucklesplitter

Those flange nuts have non-standard fine threads - M10x1.25 *maybe*. I doubt any hardware store would have them. subaru part #902370029

I used to have no problem finding the 1.25 thread pitch at Ace hardware... though the Ace near my house went out of business once the new Home Depot opened.

MattR · 2008-08-04, 03:09 PM

R and E Fastener is now closer to South Reno, on Rock Blvd. I know it's not right in your neighborhood, but stop be so grumpy.

That Ace was handy though, they always had the hardware that we needed.

sperry · 2008-08-04, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

R and E Fastener is now closer to South Reno, on Rock Blvd. I know it's not right in your neighborhood, but stop be so grumpy.

That Ace was handy though, they always had the hardware that we needed.

It's hard to hit R&E Saturday at 8:30 pm when you need to get the car back together between events on a weekend.

MattR · 2008-08-04, 03:54 PM

This is true. RIP Ace.

A1337STI · 2008-08-04, 03:56 PM

there's a hardware store in carson , by the new 395 on ramp that has an amazing selection of Metric bolts, and metric Taps + die sets.

bign · 2008-08-07, 12:12 PM

Crucial sent me all new stuff for the exhaust so I just used a few of the nuts I had off the stock exhaust. Thank you for all the suggestions though!

I finally got it on, if seems like after reaching operating temp and driving for awhile I get a leak. Can't tell if it's the dp/turbo or dp/mid. It's such a PITA jacking the car and removing everything to figure it out.

Dean · 2008-08-07, 01:36 PM

I'm not sure what the official sequence is, but this is how I try and keep the exhaust tight.

Work from the engine out... The first section doesn't really apply to you right now...

Finger tight headers and then cross pipe.
Tighten headers and then cross pipe.

(Start Here...)
Make sure 2 turbo mounting nuts are loose. These are the ones that hold the turbo to the bracket hanging off the engine, not the ones that hook to any exhaust parts. with these loose, the turbo should move freely with about 1/8"-1/4" total play.

Up-pipe to header bolts

Up-Pipe to Turbo bolts

Make sure the Turbo is happy sitting where it wants to on the up-pipe and then tighten the Turbo-bracket bolts.

Now keep working backwards along the exhaust.

There should never be torque on the mating surface you are working on if you want the gasket to seat and the bolts to torque correctly. Turbo-down-pipe is toughest as the damn pipe just hangs there. You have to jack up the back end to allow you to get that gasket seated well.

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-08-07, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bign

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_Qc8VcwwQY

Tell me you didn't do that on urban rd. I always see cops over there.

bign · 2008-08-07, 02:25 PM

Thanks Dean. I miss the real Air Force bases that had a auto hobby shop. $2/hour for a lift and any tools you need was so convienent. Now, jacking up the car is the hardest part.

That is in fact Urban lol. Trust me, I did a good scan of all thier normal posts before my attempts. Turns out I can hit 85 by the end with the help of the mighty brembos to stop me before plumas.

Oh wait... I mean, all filming was done in Mexico.

sperry · 2008-08-07, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bign

Thanks Dean. I miss the real Air Force bases that had a auto hobby shop. $2/hour for a lift and any tools you need was so convienent. Now, jacking up the car is the hardest part.

That is in fact Urban lol. Trust me, I did a good scan of all thier normal posts before my attempts. Turns out I can hit 85 by the end with the help of the mighty brembos to stop me before plumas.

Oh wait... I mean, all filming was done in Mexico.

Take it to the track Brian Spliner.

MattR · 2008-08-07, 04:46 PM

At least we have a perfect example of why we don't make new club stickers.

khail19 · 2008-08-08, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

At least we have a perfect example of why we don't make new club stickers.

No kidding.

85 in a 25 zone, with other cars around. Gee, I wonder why Subaru drivers get such a bad name.

bign · 2008-08-08, 07:41 PM

Depends on who you ask I suppose. I know the road and people that live on it pretty well. It was a one time thing.

tysonK · 2008-08-08, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bign

Depends on who you ask I suppose. I know the road and people that live on it pretty well. It was a one time thing.

I don't know if you are serious or saying that because you are being sarcastic.

in other words that's what every person says.

bign · 2008-08-08, 08:02 PM

you win

sonicsuby · 2008-08-08, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bign

Depends on who you ask I suppose. I know the road and people that live on it pretty well. It was a one time thing.

I've seen you drive. You've got a heavy foot.

Nick Koan · 2008-08-08, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sonicsuby

I've seen you drive. You've got a heavy foot.

Granny shifting, not double clutching when you should be.

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-08-11, 11:07 PM

Sorry man. Didn't mean to call you out.

2008-08-04, 11:38 AM	#27
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Not that it's relevent to this thread, but +1. You definitely want to slot the stock header heat shield if you ever remove it. For example, after doing an UP, you need to get back in there after a heat cycle and retorque everything and you need to get that heat shield off to do that. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-08-04, 03:09 PM	#30
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	R and E Fastener is now closer to South Reno, on Rock Blvd. I know it's not right in your neighborhood, but stop be so grumpy. That Ace was handy though, they always had the hardware that we needed. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2008-08-04, 03:54 PM	#32
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	This is true. RIP Ace. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2008-08-04, 03:56 PM	#33
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	there's a hardware store in carson , by the new 395 on ramp that has an amazing selection of Metric bolts, and metric Taps + die sets. __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2008-08-07, 12:12 PM	#34
bign EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Reno Posts: 160 Car: 05 sti - 01 GSX-R 750 To learn your limits, you must push past them	Crucial sent me all new stuff for the exhaust so I just used a few of the nuts I had off the stock exhaust. Thank you for all the suggestions though! I finally got it on, if seems like after reaching operating temp and driving for awhile I get a leak. Can't tell if it's the dp/turbo or dp/mid. It's such a PITA jacking the car and removing everything to figure it out. Last edited by bign; 2008-08-08 at 07:52 PM.

2008-08-07, 01:36 PM	#35
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I'm not sure what the official sequence is, but this is how I try and keep the exhaust tight. Work from the engine out... The first section doesn't really apply to you right now... Finger tight headers and then cross pipe. Tighten headers and then cross pipe. (Start Here...) Make sure 2 turbo mounting nuts are loose. These are the ones that hold the turbo to the bracket hanging off the engine, not the ones that hook to any exhaust parts. with these loose, the turbo should move freely with about 1/8"-1/4" total play. Up-pipe to header bolts Up-Pipe to Turbo bolts Make sure the Turbo is happy sitting where it wants to on the up-pipe and then tighten the Turbo-bracket bolts. Now keep working backwards along the exhaust. There should never be torque on the mating surface you are working on if you want the gasket to seat and the bolts to torque correctly. Turbo-down-pipe is toughest as the damn pipe just hangs there. You have to jack up the back end to allow you to get that gasket seated well. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2008-08-07, 02:25 PM	#37
bign EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Reno Posts: 160 Car: 05 sti - 01 GSX-R 750 To learn your limits, you must push past them	Thanks Dean. I miss the real Air Force bases that had a auto hobby shop. $2/hour for a lift and any tools you need was so convienent. Now, jacking up the car is the hardest part. That is in fact Urban lol. Trust me, I did a good scan of all thier normal posts before my attempts. Turns out I can hit 85 by the end with the help of the mighty brembos to stop me before plumas. Oh wait... I mean, all filming was done in Mexico.

2008-08-07, 04:46 PM	#39
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	At least we have a perfect example of why we don't make new club stickers. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2008-08-08, 07:41 PM	#41
bign EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Reno Posts: 160 Car: 05 sti - 01 GSX-R 750 To learn your limits, you must push past them	Depends on who you ask I suppose. I know the road and people that live on it pretty well. It was a one time thing.

2008-08-08, 08:02 PM	#43
bign EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Reno Posts: 160 Car: 05 sti - 01 GSX-R 750 To learn your limits, you must push past them	you win

2008-08-11, 11:07 PM	#46
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Sorry man. Didn't mean to call you out. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin