Downpipe Removal Steps on Subaru EJ-Series Engines

[@SubaruONLY]

Hope you guys dig this one - I’m loving this build!!! 👊😁🤙

[@jomangeee9180]

Its been a while... everything OK?

[@KDD8]

These videos are so informative I wish I had this when I was first doing my swap

[@tone3973]

I was stuck at the last bolt you mentioned, the 14mm bolt holding the downpipe! Just had to lift that end up to get out it lmao 😅😂😅 THANK YOU!

[@dbmrobotic9321]

Like with a floor jack?

[@djchris210]

Luke hopefully you see this comment. I'm new in the Subaru STI family. I just want to let you know your videos are amazing and that intro is the greatest. Keep up the great content.

[@SubaruONLY]

Really kind message. Makes my day. Thank you!!! 👊

[@HOOD2358]

Great videos. I'm getting ready to remove my engine from my 03 WRX. Been a few years since I did it so these videos are a great refresher. I'm gonna say this though, don't use a gates kit when doing the timing belt. Some of the parts are made in China. My tensioner failed after 6k miles, timing belt slipped off, bent my valves. No more Gates components for me. Been an expensive rebuild so far.

[@SubaruONLY]

Whoa. Thanks for sharing. Sorry to hear that though buddy. Cheers!

[@NC-ro5gw]

What brand timing kit would you recommend then my friend?

[@SubaruONLY]

OEM is good.

[@tarzaan2603]

Man i cant tell you how helpful you are ! Thank you! Im new to Subaru's and the one i bought needs some work!

[@SubaruONLY]

Glad to hear!!! 👍

[@ScoutMasterDruncle]

Yours are coming off wayyyy easier than mine lol. I can't even budge the first one.

[@SubaruONLY]

Good luck man!!! 👍

[@ScoutMasterDruncle]

@@SubaruONLY got all but 2. Had to put it back together as I was on a time crunch to have the car running. Going to attempt next week and take off the intercooler. One nut stripped though so that isn't fun lol

[@SubaruONLY]

Ahh, good luck. If not used already, spay some penetrating compound on the nuts to loosen them up. Let me know how it goes. Cheers!

[@ScoutMasterDruncle]

@@SubaruONLY used a good amount of that and let the car sit overnight. Still no movement. But, they're bolts that haven't moved since 2000 when the car was built. So I'm not too surprised lol

[@SubaruONLY]

Lol, yep, that’ll do it. 20+ years of grim and rust.

[@zee_nyc]

I just removed my downpipe before watching this video. I had to torch the bottom nut and use a massive extension with a 14mm snapon swivel to get that f ucker out. What a pita.

[@SubaruONLY]

Hear ya! Those are often a total bitch, glad you got it off in the end. I’ve been there.

[@Boofedit]

Love how you skipped showing us the removal off the last but on the turbo, toughest one to get! Ended up giving up after getting all but one nut off, I still have no clue how I’m going to remove it, tried from under the car, both sides of the turbo, just too strange of an angle to even get a socket in there

[@mikepackard9685]

I know your pain. I'm in the same position

[@__Natur222]

Did you guys ever figure it out? I’m at this exact position right now please help if you can😂

[@Boofedit]

@@__Natur222 unfortunatley I ended up getting lucky and finding an array of different length sockets and managed to find one that just cleared by the mercy of god. Cant remember exactly how anymore hahah good luck, you'll get it in the end!

[@__Natur222]

@@Boofedit I ended up getting it with a wrench it annoys me they put that bolt there lol I also have a gti and taking the downpipe off that wasn’t nearly as annoying

[@WahooNo2]

Always a great video. When the exhaust bolts are too rusted you can cut them off with a cutoff wheel or use a grinder. You can also try heat but if you have the tools and bolts already you may save some time there. Just be careful not to damage yourself or things you need to reuse.

[@SubaruONLY]

Thanks for sharing buddy. Great advice!!!

[@__Natur222]

I’m literally watching this video because I can’t figure out a way to get the bottom nut off the downpipe that’s below and you don’t even show it😂😅

[@URBANSTREETRAT]

Never tried removing that lower downpipe mouth bolt from the top. I'll have to try that next time.

[@SubaruONLY]

👊

[@FartyMcbongos]

Mines a right hand drive, the brakes and the steering column are in the way, it makes this bottom bolt really fun

[@3obardThawn3]

You're videos are so useful thank you

[@masonprice1522]

Just found your channel today and so far I’m loving it! The GC8 is one of my dream cars and I hope to own one before I go to college. Keep these videos coming! I’m gonna need your help when I finally purchase my dream car!

[@SubaruONLY]

Legit. They are great investment IMO. The sweetest 90s Japanese cats are all going to skyrocket in price over next decade or so. So pick one up and hold on to it buddy!!! Cheers! 🤙🤙

[@tedwardroosevelt8356]

Very detailed, but its a ratchet not a socket, and why not wait to get the 02 out until it's off the car?

[@Adrian_GC8]

Nice video! Question im looking to buy a decatted down pipe they seem hard to find for the gc8s. Do other models work?

[@footballfan7894]

Just subscribed. Good information.

[@SubaruONLY]

Cheers and thanks!!!

[@jonathansherwood-flett816]

I watched this with my kid now he can’t stop saying sucker

[@SubaruONLY]

Hahha. Best comment ever! 😂😂😂

[@JD-xm6fx]

Hey mine are supper rusted and ive sprayed and still have had no luck what route should i take?

[@elliotandrews7334]

Hey! What is the size of the Downpipe on the lower flange side?

[@Narchivex]

Hey buddy not sure if you’ll see this but i have the same downpipe and can’t get that last bolt off how’d you get it?

[@SubaruONLY]

Box end wrench usually works. Might need an offset one.

[@853rudedogs2]

Perfect!

[@SubaruONLY]

😁👍

[@jomangeee9180]

Great video :)

[@SubaruONLY]

Dude - thanks!!!

[@glopez045]

I don’t know if you’ll see this being 2 years late but Im looking to buy a downpipe I found on FB market. The seller claims it for his 2013 wrx perfectly but the bracket did not line up so he had an extra bracket welded on. He says it should fit a GD style exhaust bc he claims that the piping is essentially the same it’s just the brackets that are off. Do you know anything about this?

[@SubaruONLY]

I believe it should fit just fine. These engines are EJ-style engines and the downpipe should be the same. Good luck 👍

[@sampilcher7196]

Hey hopefully you see this, trying to get my down pipe off on my 02 WRX and the bottom nut is just such a pain, can’t get any socket and ratchet combo I’ve tried onto it and any wrench I try isn’t long enough and can’t be because of limited room, any suggestions??

[@SubaruONLY]

Usually a boxed wrench with slim profile works. Good luck!!! 👍

[@sampilcher7196]

@@SubaruONLY ended up stripping and I had to pull the axle and get the angle grinder in to chop it out, all good now tho! Cheers 😁

[@SubaruONLY]

I hate it when stuff like that happens, but you knocked it out - hell yea man!!! 👍

[@kingmarz3635]

Are you near the fires? Hope you and your Subarus are safe.

[@SubaruONLY]

Thank you! The cars are safe. Lots of smoke everywhere but looks like I’m far enough away not to worry about flames!! Will keep you guys posted! 👍

[@russellfox4987]

Hi. Great channel. A must for any impreza enthusiast. Considering a decat bellmouth downpipe. Are they worth it.

[@SubaruONLY]

Good option. Especially for MT car with tune for top end RPM range!!! 👌👌👌

[@3obardThawn3]

Thank you

[@lahouarihaoud4882]

👍

[@SubaruONLY]

👍

[@tintin3g]

Does it require a tune if you install a catted downpipe to a catback setup?

[@SubaruONLY]

It all depends, but safer to retune.

[@mijikle]

Do you notice any ground clearance issues with your down pipe? I hav had both catted and non catted and they hang down like 2 or 3 incher lower than stock. But my care also came with an after market “Zage” TD05 (ebay)

[@SubaruONLY]

Hi, no, have not seen any clearance issues, but my car is riding on OEM springs too. Cheers!

[@romansbandini6009]

Hi mate! What gasket you gonna use when you wanna reinstall the down pipe on the lower and upper flange?

[@SubaruONLY]

For these I just use the factory Subaru metal one or GrimmSpeed brand ones - they have started making almost all the gaskets for these cars. They are just as well made and a little cheaper usually.

[@romansbandini6009]

@@SubaruONLY thanks mate!

[@spydirtek]

@@SubaruONLY its also worth noting that the grimmspeed gaskets are also available in double thicknesses, which is a huge help

[@SubaruONLY]

Totally!!! The double thick ones are a life saver!!! 👊

[@Bearnaiseeee]

so uh how did u get that bottom bolt out Lol kinda wish a tool was shown…. None of my rackets or wrenches will fit in that fucker

[@kurtzspecial]

The only nut I wanted to see was not shown :/

[@SubaruONLY]

Darn, hate that too man!

[@kurtzspecial]

I was trying to remove it 🤣 Now I got it!

[@giovanni1717]

This car has so many suckers😂

[@SubaruONLY]

Damn it! I know!!! Trying to stop! If it were a drinking game though... 🤣🤣🤣

[@giovanni1717]

@@SubaruONLY love this channel anyway😊

[@Spookyscars]

Is it me or does he look like negan from the walking dead

[@SubaruONLY]

Lol 😂😂😂 Not to first one to mention that...

[@BigfootRunning]

I had the same thought 😂

[@SubaruONLY]

😂😂😂 not gonna lie… kinda see it.

[@24FILTH24]

Drink every time he says "sucker".

[@SubaruONLY]

👌👌👌

[@cj062989]

First i guess???!!!!

[@SubaruONLY]

You know it brother!!! 😁😁😁