Helix up/dp - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

renoguy20 · 2006-03-16, 10:55 AM

Ok, so i gave in and just purchased the helix up/catless dp combo. Any more of you more experienced people want to help with the install?
I have a garage and probably all the necessary tools (+airtools).Tuesday, Wednessday, or Thursday next week? Day or Night? Help Please... Im not sure when the parts will arrive though.

cody · 2006-03-16, 11:39 AM

I get off work at 5:30ish M-F. I could come help for a couple hours some evening. I installed my UP and DP myself so I have some experience.

Make sure you have lots of PB Blaster and borrow an O2 socket from AutoZone.

Kevin M · 2006-03-16, 12:09 PM

Or just use a wrench on it, you should already have a 3/4" or 7/8", whichever one it is.

MPREZIV · 2006-03-16, 12:10 PM

^^I've got no time to help, but I DO have an 02 sensor socket you could swing by and pick up if you should need.

You know how to get ahold of me Cody!

cody · 2006-03-16, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Or just use a wrench on it, you should already have a 3/4" or 7/8", whichever one it is.

Isn't the O2 wrench helpful since there is a wire and a heat shield to deal with? It's for the O2 in the stock UP.

Kevin M · 2006-03-16, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

It's for the O2 in the stock UP.

Ah, yeah, that one. Probably very helpful if not outright necessary. Silly NA guys discussing turbo part installs...

cody · 2006-03-16, 12:37 PM

lol, thought so. Most DIY's say it's necessary.

sperry · 2006-03-16, 01:35 PM

There's no O2 sensor in the Up-Pipe... it's an EGT sensor, and it doesn't use an O2 sensor sized wrench to take out IIRC.

cody · 2006-03-16, 01:40 PM

Oh yah, you're technically correct Scott. The 02 sensor is in the exhaust manifold right next to the joint of the EM and the UP. You still need an O2 wrench to remove it.

sperry · 2006-03-16, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Oh yah, you're technically correct Scott. The 02 sensor is in the exhaust manifold right next to the joint of the EM and the UP. You still need an O2 wrench to remove it.

Yes, the O2 sensor is in the passenger side header.

On every WRX I've worked on, I've made sure to take out the O2 sensor, then take off the lower heatshield and notch the hole in the heatshield so it may be removed/installed w/o having to take out the O2 sensor. Then, everytime the header needs to get dropped, all you have to do is unplug the O2 sensor from the wiring harness and leave it in the header.

cody · 2006-03-16, 02:35 PM

Yah, I didn't cut the notch and it made it difficult to retorque all of the bolts after a heat cycle. (new copper gaskets). I'll never neglect to cut that notch again.

qksubi · 2006-03-17, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by renoguy20

Ok, so i gave in and just purchased the helix up/catless dp combo. Any more of you more experienced people want to help with the install?
I have a garage and probably all the necessary tools (+airtools).Tuesday, Wednessday, or Thursday next week? Day or Night? Help Please... Im not sure when the parts will arrive though.

Do you have a catback? other wise this will not fit right with the DP from helix you need a TBE from helix to make it fit without cutting and welding aflt flang on the end of the DP and do have any kind of way to tune the car for your catless adventure such as a AP from COBB, ecutek anything others wise I wouldnt do this!!

renoguy20 · 2006-03-17, 08:34 AM

The helix up/dp combo is on backorder for 4-5 weeks from gruppe-s.

2006-03-16, 10:55 AM	#1
renoguy20 EJ18 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 75 Car: 2005, Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon	Helix up/dp Ok, so i gave in and just purchased the helix up/catless dp combo. Any more of you more experienced people want to help with the install? I have a garage and probably all the necessary tools (+airtools).Tuesday, Wednessday, or Thursday next week? Day or Night? Help Please... Im not sure when the parts will arrive though.

2006-03-16, 12:09 PM	#3
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Or just use a wrench on it, you should already have a 3/4" or 7/8", whichever one it is. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-03-16, 12:10 PM	#4
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	^^I've got no time to help, but I DO have an 02 sensor socket you could swing by and pick up if you should need. You know how to get ahold of me Cody! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-03-16, 01:35 PM	#8
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	There's no O2 sensor in the Up-Pipe... it's an EGT sensor, and it doesn't use an O2 sensor sized wrench to take out IIRC. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-03-17, 08:34 AM	#13
renoguy20 EJ18 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 75 Car: 2005, Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon	Nevermind The helix up/dp combo is on backorder for 4-5 weeks from gruppe-s.

2006-03-16, 11:39 AM	#2
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!	I get off work at 5:30ish M-F. I could come help for a couple hours some evening. I installed my UP and DP myself so I have some experience. Make sure you have lots of PB Blaster and borrow an O2 socket from AutoZone.

2006-03-16, 12:37 PM	#7
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!	lol, thought so. Most DIY's say it's necessary.

2006-03-16, 01:40 PM	#9
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!	Oh yah, you're technically correct Scott. The 02 sensor is in the exhaust manifold right next to the joint of the EM and the UP. You still need an O2 wrench to remove it.

2006-03-16, 02:35 PM	#11
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!	Yah, I didn't cut the notch and it made it difficult to retorque all of the bolts after a heat cycle. (new copper gaskets). I'll never neglect to cut that notch again.

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