Favorite UP Install Methods

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  1. cannarella

    cannarella Member

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    What is every one's favorite method of installing an UP? From what I have read on line it looks like I will do the engine jack method. Has anyone seen that 130MB video documenting it? http://9-2x.dynamic-dyno.com/RemovingUp-pipeCat.html

    I saw somewhere someone (Moose I thought) said that it can be removed with finesse with out jacking the engine. How? Also do I need to remove the EGT probe if I am not reusing it? I want to try it this Friday since I have a long weekend to have the car down... Anyone want to help? I also have a Turbo XS Stealth Back to install.
     
  2. pEd

    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

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    I may be able to help you out on Friday.

    There's no need to remove the EGT probe, you won't use it on your new up.
    Anytime I've done an up, I've just jacked the motor.

    Make sure you get new gaskets. Also, pay attention to your re-tightening sequence.
    It also helps to heat cycle the motor a couple of times. Helps make sure everything's torqued up
    nice and let's you know if you've got a leak.
     
  3. cannarella

    cannarella Member

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    That would be sweet. I am out in Loganville and can supply lunch... The only thinkg I need is the resistor. I believe it is a 2.2K Ohm. If that is it, I will get it tomorrow at Radio Shack.
     
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    Heh, sorry about not mentioning about the EGT bung, i just thought it was an O2 sensor...

    Have fun getting that sucker out!
     
  5. pEd

    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

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    If you're not opposed to making a little drive, I've actually got air tools here at my house.
    They'll make it go MUCH faster.

    PM me for my address.
     
  6. moose

    moose Infina Mooooooose!

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    I have a thread in the DIY forum about UP/DP install, and yes, I believe you can do any UP without moving motor or turbo... you just move it forward/down a bit, then rotate 180 degrees while pulling up and back. Resistor is 2.2 kOhm, 1/2 watt. Pay close attention to torque specs and use a torque wrench wherever possible.
     
  7. Jake

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    "favorite UP install methods" that, my friend, is an oxymoron.

    ha, j/k good luck
     
  8. Deke

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    Haha, whenever I break down and buy a downpipe to make my gutted up worth installing, I'm definitely sending a pm your way.
     
  9. clemsonscooby

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    I thought it was easier after I removed the EGT, but that was just because I couldn't stand rotating it around with that stupid thing poking everything.
     
  10. mokinbird87

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    hehe that's funny because i`m waiting on my sti up right now.. already got the helix DP.
     
  11. cannarella

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    Thanks for all the comments. I am heading over to Ped's tomorrow to get this done.

    Andy
     
  12. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

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    Another install Day at Peds? I need to redo my up/dp to put new gaskets on. Shouldn't be quite as bad as actually doing everything, but almost...
     
  13. cannarella

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    I don't know if I can speak for Ped, but come on. We can caravan...

    Did I see you over at Gymboree on Tuesday? I pulled into a parking spot and thought about going inside to say hi, but didn't want to interrrupt you.
     
  14. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

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    Yep, then we went to Bassano's for dinner. Thats a nice little pizza place, and they have Sierra Nevada on tap! :) I was behind you the other day when you pulled into the exxon(I think..) right across the street from there. You didn't see me though.
     
  15. Silver Surfer

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    What time are you guys getting into this?

    Me and 2 of my friends jacked my Suby in the air last night after work and put on my exhaust! Now for the UP and DP....
     
  16. cannarella

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    Ohhh, I love Bassano's pizza. :drool: I live about a mile down Old Loganville there. Hmm, what day was that you saw me? I have been out of town since last Thursday.
     
  17. pEd

    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

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    Anyone's welcome over here.

    We're planning on starting around 11am tomorrow.
    I've got dinner plans with the neighbors tomorrow night, but I can go eat while you guys
    work...:squint:

    PM and I'll send you directions if needed.
     
  18. AK_Raptor

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    oh im getting my exhaust in about a week ill even let you have all the fun of installing it for me :naughty:
     
  19. Silver Surfer

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    11am...?
    Gotta work at 3...but if I call in sick then I can't afford more parts:hsugh:
    Damn, guess I gotta sit this one out too:wtc:
     
  20. kingwrex

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    how late will you guys be at peds installing stuff?
     

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