Bye STi stock hello Borla Hush
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Bye STi stock hello Borla Hush
Okay I just went through about 50 sound and video files of a bunch of different exhaust system and decided that I like the Borla Hush's sonorous rumble over all the rest. (It's the only one that gave a woody everytime I heard it. )
That said, my intention now is to squander my hard earned pay away to get the MadDad Metal V2 downpipe w/ 3 inch Crush gasket flange and couple it with the Borla Hush w/ 3 flat flange adapter.
But I got a few questions I was hoping you could help me out with since I'm new to Subaru pwningness.
Um, would be better to stick with the donut gaskets or use the flange adapters? I'm assuming it's better to use the flanges since they cost more.
How hard is it to install a whole new exhaust system? I've done car repairs before but never anything that required a lift.
I guess the most import question is, will these two work together? It would suck to spend all this money and then not be able to use them.
Alright I think those were the main things that were bothering me and why I haven't had the courage to click the "Submit Order" button. Any help you guys can give would be much appreciated.
That said, my intention now is to squander my hard earned pay away to get the MadDad Metal V2 downpipe w/ 3 inch Crush gasket flange and couple it with the Borla Hush w/ 3 flat flange adapter.
But I got a few questions I was hoping you could help me out with since I'm new to Subaru pwningness.
Um, would be better to stick with the donut gaskets or use the flange adapters? I'm assuming it's better to use the flanges since they cost more.
How hard is it to install a whole new exhaust system? I've done car repairs before but never anything that required a lift.
I guess the most import question is, will these two work together? It would suck to spend all this money and then not be able to use them.
Alright I think those were the main things that were bothering me and why I haven't had the courage to click the "Submit Order" button. Any help you guys can give would be much appreciated.
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you don't need a lift to install an exhaust, just jackstands of a quality that you trust your personal well being to them.
not sure about the gasket questions but there are others who can/will answer that one. exhaust work isn't that hard (unless it's an up-pipe, then it's a PITA but still not "difficult" to do).
not sure about the gasket questions but there are others who can/will answer that one. exhaust work isn't that hard (unless it's an up-pipe, then it's a PITA but still not "difficult" to do).
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Order it... NOW!
When you come to my place tonight for the BBQ, you can check it out. I'm running that exact setup. You'll have flat flanges, no more donut Install, since you don't have that many miles yet, is about 45minutes - 1 hour. Come over some weekend and we can knock it out real quick. Just one note: I'd order Kartboy exhaust hangers. The OEM ones are a PITA!
When you come to my place tonight for the BBQ, you can check it out. I'm running that exact setup. You'll have flat flanges, no more donut Install, since you don't have that many miles yet, is about 45minutes - 1 hour. Come over some weekend and we can knock it out real quick. Just one note: I'd order Kartboy exhaust hangers. The OEM ones are a PITA!
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Thanks a lot guys! I finally took a shot of Jack Daniels to build up the courage, closed my eyes, and submitted the order.
I'm still trying to put out the fire on my credit card.
But after I opened my eyes I realized I forgot to order the exhaust hangers per Julian's suggestion. So I sent an email to see if they can add it to the order. If not, I'll just have to order them separately.
I'm still trying to put out the fire on my credit card.
But after I opened my eyes I realized I forgot to order the exhaust hangers per Julian's suggestion. So I sent an email to see if they can add it to the order. If not, I'll just have to order them separately.
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Congrats to you both!
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Okay I got another question. They went and back ordered the exhaust which is no biggie I'm not in too much of a rush. But they also told me this:
So should I go ahead and switch the one-piece design or stick with the two piece?Excerpt from E-mail:
When going full 3"(no donut tapers) the two-piece doesn't really offer any advantages so if you want I'll put in a note so supply the one-piece if available at the time of shipping, and take the $30 off if we can do it. If we only have the two-piece we won't delay the order any further(unless you tell us to).
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Personally, I would go one piece. It's one less gasket that you have to worry about and it will be smoother flowing.
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Awesome If you need help installing it, let me know.
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Don't worry about 3" gaskets. I'll show you what to get if anything happens to your gasket. Don't bother buying the 3" replacement gaskets from Subydude or any other vendor for $20 either.
Mr. Gasket is the best stuff out there, trust me. I blew 3 gaskets and finally decided to try this stuff and it is the best solution for exhaust gaskets ever! I'll bring it to the meet next thursday.
I'll also be happy to help out on the install. I've got ramps, a floor jack and a shady place out of the sun if you want.
Mr. Gasket is the best stuff out there, trust me. I blew 3 gaskets and finally decided to try this stuff and it is the best solution for exhaust gaskets ever! I'll bring it to the meet next thursday.
I'll also be happy to help out on the install. I've got ramps, a floor jack and a shady place out of the sun if you want.
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It is about freakin' time! Yeah, daddy has good products but whether you ever get what you order is the toss-up. The mixed up shipments on me. Sent me WRX springs after a month, sent an email and then they next day'd me the intermediate pipe. Love the pipe, though. Still waiting for the new modular WBR hush 3" axleback to replace my OEM '05 STi axleback to finalize my TBE!Libra Monkee wrote:W00t! My exhaust finally came off of back order! Hopefully it'll be waiting for me by time I get back to Springfield tomorrow.
Any reason why you got the borla hush over the maddad 3" whisper catback? Did you just want the dual tips?
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Yeah I've always had a soft spot for the dual tips.sirwilliam wrote:Any reason why you got the borla hush over the maddad 3" whisper catback? Did you just want the dual tips?
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But, everything is finally here!! After four friggin months!! The downpipe just made it here yesterday.
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So is that exhaust on yet?Libra Monkee wrote:Yeah I've always had a soft spot for the dual tips.sirwilliam wrote:Any reason why you got the borla hush over the maddad 3" whisper catback? Did you just want the dual tips?
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But, everything is finally here!! After four friggin months!! The downpipe just made it here yesterday.
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The General got me thinking. I've got a downpipe and a catback sitting in my garage making a nice home for the spiders. I'd like to get this installed before starts getting too cold but I need proper tools and someone who knows what the they're doing.
This weekend would be ideal but if that's too short notice or no one's available, next weekend might work I just have to see if I can get out of this trip my job's trying to send me on, which planned on doing anyway.
This weekend would be ideal but if that's too short notice or no one's available, next weekend might work I just have to see if I can get out of this trip my job's trying to send me on, which planned on doing anyway.
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Sunday afternoon I cold probably help out I need to get to work on my turbo as well...
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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The only hard thing about installing a TBE is getting to the DP bolts and tightening them. The Catback is a piece of pie, easy as cakeLibra Monkee wrote:The General got me thinking. I've got a downpipe and a catback sitting in my garage making a nice home for the spiders. I'd like to get this installed before starts getting too cold but I need proper tools and someone who knows what the they're doing.
This weekend would be ideal but if that's too short notice or no one's available, next weekend might work I just have to see if I can get out of this trip my job's trying to send me on, which planned on doing anyway.
My mods to do list is getting crazy big:
-removal of JDM STi scoop
-removal of GTSpec splitter
-reinstallation of stock hoodscoop
-modification of bumper
-relocation of license plate
-relocation of 1st catch can
-installation of 2nd catch can
-installation of custom FMIC
-installation of custom CAI
-removal of stock springs
-installation of Springs
-removal of stock endlinks
-installation of rear endlinks
-installation of lateral links supports
-installation of hella supertones
-removal of OEM STi axleback
-installation of rear axleback (should be here in 2 months)
-installation of RAAMmat sound deadening
That is all I can think of right now.
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If you're going to install a downpipe, I would highly recommend you first consider some heat-management solutions (if you haven't already). That downpipe can get quite hot - and in the right conditions, it can start to affect other parts in the engine bay (it happened to me so I know of what I speak).Libra Monkee wrote:The General got me thinking. I've got a downpipe and a catback sitting in my garage making a nice home for the spiders. I'd like to get this installed before starts getting too cold but I need proper tools and someone who knows what the they're doing.
Both Mr Kleen and myself used an exhaust header wrap to keep the heat in. You can also use sprays to keep the heat down. Whatever option you choose, you'll want to take action prior to installing the pipe (duh!).
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Allan is right. You should think about wrapping or I would recommend using BLACK SATIN.WRXWagon2112 wrote:If you're going to install a downpipe, I would highly recommend you first consider some heat-management solutions (if you haven't already). That downpipe can get quite hot - and in the right conditions, it can start to affect other parts in the engine bay (it happened to me so I know of what I speak).Libra Monkee wrote:The General got me thinking. I've got a downpipe and a catback sitting in my garage making a nice home for the spiders. I'd like to get this installed before starts getting too cold but I need proper tools and someone who knows what the they're doing.
Both Mr Kleen and myself used an exhaust header wrap to keep the heat in. You can also use sprays to keep the heat down. Whatever option you choose, you'll want to take action prior to installing the pipe (duh!).
--Alan
That is the stuff I am going to use on my downpipe and exhaust manifold.
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