EVO2 installed - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Nick Koan · 2005-10-26, 11:10 PM

Figured I'd throw up a little tech for the, you know, 2 other Legacy GT owners on the board. Just a simple catback install, but hey, this is the closest to tech I get sometimes.

Not too many pictures since its pretty straight forward. Just your standard catback install. Slightly different then impreza instuctions due to the dual muffler setup. But, thats really about it

Required tools:
12mm socket and box end wrench
14mm socket and box end wrench
some WD-40 or Liquid Wrench or something to grease those hangers up.

Hardware that comes with the kit:
2 x 12mm bolt and nut + washer and locking washer (Downpipe to Centerpipe pieces)
6 x 14mm bolt and nut + washer and locking washer (Every other connection)

Directions:

Taking off the old catback-
Unscrew the center pipe (but don't completely disconnect) the center pipe from the down pipe.

Unscrew both mufflers from the Y-end of the center pipe.

Pull the center pipe out of the hanger.

Finish unscrewing the center pipe from the down pipe.

Pull the muffler cans off.

Pull the donut gasket off of the downpipe.

Putting the new catback on-
Connect the center pipe to the downpipe, but don't tighten down (it helps to elevate the back end of the center pipe up). Don't forget the gasket.

Connect the hanger and tighten the centerpipe downpipe connection but don't torque fully.

Bolt the Y-pipe to the center pipe. Don't forget the gasket. Make snug, but don't torque fully.

Bolt the mufflers to the Y-pipe one at a time. Don't forget the gasket.

Torque everything down. Start the car *before taking it off the ramps* and listen for exhaust leaks. If you hear some, reposition and re-torque the leaking joints.

Otherwise, enjoy.

This exhaust is very quiet. Barely louder then stock. The guy I bought it from claimed it didn't pass the wife test, but I don't know how that could be. But then again, I'm not married and dont' know how stict the wife test can be

He even welded a resonator in, and it still sounds very quiet to me. I am really happy with this catback.

MattR · 2005-10-27, 04:26 AM

Sweet Man, I can't wait to check it out at the meet tonight.

tysonK · 2005-10-27, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Sweet Man, I can't wait to check it out at the meet tonight.

Likewise, I predict it will be a killer setup.

Nick Koan · 2005-10-27, 08:14 AM

Forgot pics

qksubi · 2005-10-27, 09:55 AM

OMG

That is sweeeeet! How does it sound?

Nick Koan · 2005-10-27, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qksubi

OMG

That is sweeeeet! How does it sound?

Come to the meet tonight

tysonK · 2005-10-27, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qksubi

OMG

That is sweeeeet! How does it sound?

You can't hear it from your house?

I guess it's not that loud.

My tech question is. Rid you get rid of a cat with this exhaust?

Nick Koan · 2005-10-27, 10:18 AM

Nay, no cats were harmed with the installation of this exhaust.

MikeSTI · 2005-10-27, 12:23 PM

looks badass!!! cant wait to see/hear it in person

now you need to be carefull, ricers everywhere will want to race!!!

Kevin M · 2005-10-27, 03:40 PM

No way dude. Ricers don't race camrys.

doubleurx · 2005-10-27, 08:08 PM

I only have one of those on my car. Your's should be twice as fast!

MattR · 2005-10-27, 08:13 PM

Nick, that exhaust is perfect for your car. Very subtle sound, but noticeable. Those cans look hot as hell too.

JC · 2005-10-30, 09:25 AM

Nice rice cannons.

Gorio · 2005-11-09, 10:16 AM

Saw you parked at Qdoba last weekend. GT's looking mighty fine!

Nick Koan · 2005-11-09, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorio

Saw you parked at Qdoba last weekend. GT's looking mighty fine!

Ah, why thank you. I was parked there for only a few minutes, lol. Why were you down there?

Gorio · 2005-11-09, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

Ah, why thank you. I was parked there for only a few minutes, lol. Why were you down there?

Me and the wife grabbed some to-go burritos. We live in that area now.

LetItRev · 2005-11-09, 12:15 PM

Another "Seccser" in the area? Too cool.

2005-10-26, 11:10 PM	#1
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	EVO2 installed Figured I'd throw up a little tech for the, you know, 2 other Legacy GT owners on the board. Just a simple catback install, but hey, this is the closest to tech I get sometimes. Not too many pictures since its pretty straight forward. Just your standard catback install. Slightly different then impreza instuctions due to the dual muffler setup. But, thats really about it Required tools: 12mm socket and box end wrench 14mm socket and box end wrench some WD-40 or Liquid Wrench or something to grease those hangers up. Hardware that comes with the kit: 2 x 12mm bolt and nut + washer and locking washer (Downpipe to Centerpipe pieces) 6 x 14mm bolt and nut + washer and locking washer (Every other connection) Directions: Taking off the old catback- Unscrew the center pipe (but don't completely disconnect) the center pipe from the down pipe. Unscrew both mufflers from the Y-end of the center pipe. Pull the center pipe out of the hanger. Finish unscrewing the center pipe from the down pipe. Pull the muffler cans off. Pull the donut gasket off of the downpipe. Putting the new catback on- Connect the center pipe to the downpipe, but don't tighten down (it helps to elevate the back end of the center pipe up). Don't forget the gasket. Connect the hanger and tighten the centerpipe downpipe connection but don't torque fully. Bolt the Y-pipe to the center pipe. Don't forget the gasket. Make snug, but don't torque fully. Bolt the mufflers to the Y-pipe one at a time. Don't forget the gasket. Torque everything down. Start the car before taking it off the ramps and listen for exhaust leaks. If you hear some, reposition and re-torque the leaking joints. Otherwise, enjoy. This exhaust is very quiet. Barely louder then stock. The guy I bought it from claimed it didn't pass the wife test, but I don't know how that could be. But then again, I'm not married and dont' know how stict the wife test can be He even welded a resonator in, and it still sounds very quiet to me. I am really happy with this catback. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-10-27, 04:26 AM	#2
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Sweet Man, I can't wait to check it out at the meet tonight. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-10-27, 08:14 AM	#4
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Forgot pics __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-10-27, 10:18 AM	#8
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Nay, no cats were harmed with the installation of this exhaust. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-10-27, 12:23 PM	#9
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	looks badass!!! cant wait to see/hear it in person now you need to be carefull, ricers everywhere will want to race!!! __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2005-10-27, 09:55 AM	#5
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	OMG That is sweeeeet! How does it sound?

2005-10-27, 03:40 PM	#10
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	No way dude. Ricers don't race camrys. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-10-27, 08:08 PM	#11
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	I only have one of those on my car. Your's should be twice as fast!

2005-10-27, 08:13 PM	#12
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Nick, that exhaust is perfect for your car. Very subtle sound, but noticeable. Those cans look hot as hell too. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-10-30, 09:25 AM	#13
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Nice rice cannons. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-11-09, 10:16 AM	#14
Gorio EJ22 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 123	Saw you parked at Qdoba last weekend. GT's looking mighty fine!

2005-11-09, 12:15 PM	#17
LetItRev R.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 501 Car: 2004 WRX	Another "Seccser" in the area? Too cool.

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