I've been searching through WRXAtl all morning and keep coming up with about the same thing. I'm trying to get my UP, DP, and exhaust installed for a good price (as the title states). I've heard of people getting all 3 installed for ~$250, but everywhere I call quotes me ~$400 for everything and ~$170 just for the UP (since I read the Turbo Back isn't that hard to do) CAn anyone offer me any advice, recommend any shops? Still want a quality install just trying to exhaust all my other options (excuse the pun)b4 going to SOG Thanks in advance
offer some beer and food and people will flock to help you EDIT/ also we are proud to be a friendly community so dont worry about getting the "do a search ya nOOb" comments here
I need to redo my gaskets soon. Maybe we could get a crew to come over and help do that and your TBE. My Garage should be big enough for two installs...
well thats kinda rediculous that they only want $170 for the uppipe, cause you have to take the dp off to do the up
$20 for jackstands, $40 for a nice set of tools, and $20 endwrenches. I always found DIY'ing is the best way to learn about your car.
DIY! I did mine and lots of people helped! I knew maybe 2 people when I got there, a met 5 or 6 more.
+1 for DIY. When I did mine, it was a hard, long weekend cause I'm slow. But I don't regret it in the end. The experience in invaluable.
Just to let you know, you don't have to add the (Yes, I've searched) part. We are not Nasioc. We will never say, Search Noob. As said above, offer beer and you can probably get someone to help you do it. The uppipe is a PITA, the rest is pretty simple.
1st: Thanks for ALL you guys input and for being so nice!!! YOu can tell I've been on a ton of forums besides this one. LOL 2nd: When's the next install day? If not, I'll buy whatever beer/food you guys want for the help!
That's a deal. I'll be willing to change my schedule to meet up and do some work.:bowdown: I did all the work on my 92 Integra before this, so I'm not really afraid of the work, just afraid of the failure and subsequent SOG repair billhnoes:
There's really not much that can go wrong. The worst case scenario that I see is an air leak somewhere in the pipes, but that shouldn't happen provided you use new gaskets where needed, and torque the bolts in the correct sequence. As long as you don't give up, you'll get it accomplished.
I'll be doing an Up/Dp swap this Sunday (on a Legacy). I may be able to help you out, will depend on time limits though. You are more than welcome to come over and watch, maybe get a feel for what to expect. PM me if interested.
:wtc: My connect at Nopi says it will take a lil longer for me to get my exhaust. Maybe til next Wed.:wtc: Bright side: more time to research the DIY install