Exhaust informational thread
 

This is something that comes up all the time. I get PMs from people asking for information in regards to part numbers and other aspects of exhaust part installation. So, here is a thread with all sorts of information in regards to exhaust parts.

This is for all the DIY people out there... you will do a much higher quality job if you follow the specs below.

Downpipe-to-catback torque spec...........13.0 ft-lbs
Axle-back torque spec ..........................35.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust bracket torque spec ..................26.0 ft-lbs
Transmission bracket torque spec ............26.0 ft-lbs
Downpipe-to-midpipe torque spec ............26.0 ft-lbs
Downpipe-to-turbo torque spec .............. 26.0 ft-lbs
Uppipe-to-turbo torque spec ...................26.0 ft-lbs
Turbo bracket @ up-pipe torque spec .......26.0 ft-lbs
Turbo bracket-to-block torque spec .........24.6 ft-lbs (highly unlikely you will need this one.)
Head-to-manifold torque spec .................29.8 ft-lbs
Manifold-to-crossover pipe torque spec .....26.0 ft-lbs
Manifold-to-uppipe torque spec ...............26.0 ft-lbs
Manifold heatshield torque spec ...............9.6 ft-lbs
Front 02 sensor torque spec ...................22.1 ft-lbs
Rear 02 sensor torque spec ....................15.2 ft-lbs
Intercooler-to-turbo flange torque spec ....11.6 ft-lbs
Intercooler brackets torque spec .............11.6 ft-lbs
By-pass valve-to-intercooler torque spec .. 4.8 ft-lbs

In addition, here are the part numbers for all the exhaust gaskets too.

Head to Exhaust Manifold Gaskets - 2 are required to replace in case you install a header.
14038AA000

Driver's Exhaust Manifold to Crossover Pipe gasket
44022AA160

Crossover Pipe to Pass Exhaust Manifold Gasket
44011FA020

Exhaust Manifold to Uppipe Gasket
44022AA170

Uppipe to turbo Gasket
44022AA150

Turbo to Downpipe Gasket
44022AA180

Downpipe to Midpipe
44011FE000

Flex Joint Gasket (the donut)
44022AA122

If you guys want, I might also include a how-to on UP/DP installation, but frankly, those are a dime a dozen on WRX sites..

More information

Installing Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor

Tools Needed:

• 14mm wrench (possibly 2)
• 14mm socket
• 12mm socket
• 1/8" NPT tap
• Various drill bits (11/32, small drill bit for pilot hole, big drill bit for possible hole on heatshield)
• Dremel (optional - for heatshield)
• Panel popper or flathead screw driver
• PB Blaster or equivalent penetrating lubricant

1. The routing of the harness is entirely up to the end user.
2. A good place to install the sensor is in the “button” of the driver’s side exhaust manifold.
3. During more recent testing, it has been shown that the driver’s side of the engine runs higher EGTs than the passenger’s side.
4. Carefully lift the front of the car and secure using jack-stands.
5. 5. Remove belly pan. There are 3 12-mm bolts in the front and 1 in the rear. There are also 2 plastic tabs on each side of the pan, for a total of 4. There are tab removers available, but a flat head screwdriver will work if one is not available.
6. Remove driver’s side exhaust manifold heat shield. This is secured by 3 12-mm bolts.
7. Remove the 2 14-mm bolts in that hold the manifold to the crossover pipe. Hold on to that gasket. You will need at least one open-end wrench for this, but two are useful. Ratchet type open-end wrenches are the best.
8. Remove the 3 14-mm nuts that hold the manifold in place.
9. Locate the little button in between the No. 2 and No.4 exhaust pipe.
10. Drill a pilot hole in the middle of the “button”.
11. Drill a hole using a 11/32” drill bit. Make sure to use some type of lubricant to cool and help out the bit. Also, regulate the speed so that you can cut into the metal more efficiently. Faster really is not better here.
12. Start to tap your thread using the 1/8” NPT tap. Get some help for this as it requires some incredible amount of force. It is typically not recommended to back out of the thread very often when using a NPT tap. And when you think you have gone far enough and hard enough, back it out, clean the threads, and go again a little harder until it REALLY is impossible.
13. Clean the threads and the interior of the manifold to remove metal shavings.
14. Install the fitting. Use discretion when torquing it down.
15. If you plan on re-using the heat shield, do not install the sensor just yet.
16. Mark the heat shield in the appropriate location and use either a HUGE bit (bigger than 3/8”) or use a dremel to obtain the desired size.
17. Install the manifold back to the engine and crossover pipe. Do not forget the gasket!
18. Install heat shield.
19. Install sensor. Do not over-tighten.
20. Plug sensor harness.
21. When starting the car, you might experience some smoke due to the lubricant used during the drilling process. Other than that, check for leaks.

Hey Jose,

Could you add TMIC, and turbo (to bracket to block, etc) torque specs as well?

Thanks!

Awesome, exactly the thread I was looking for. Thanks a bunch!

Done, added all those specs too... even the tiny BOV one :lol:

Nice Jose. So you're trying to say I don't just torque everything till the bolts snap off... huh... who knew?!?!? :lol:

Edited for typos that made my post just about incomprehensible ;)

you never know, trust me, you just never know ;)

added 02 sensor torque specs

wow, good timing... I was just going to search for this. Installing headers this weekend.

Added a section in regards to installing a EGT sensor. Took it out of my Defi How-to that I did for the STi guys a while back

Nice job Jose,,I just had my right arm recalibrated too:icon_wink

Very nice! Thanks Jose!

Nice! :D

Perfect for my UP/DP & Prodrive install in a couple of weeks! Thanks! :D

About to do headers install, just called the dealer who has gaskets in stock. Here is the price I was quoted over the phone (don't know if this varies):
Header - Block = 13.22 each (x2)
Uppipe - turbo = 11.83 (x1)

Funny thing was... I forgot about this thread and had him searching on the computer for a few minutes. Then I said... oh wait... crap I have the part numbers! Point of story... get part numbers before you call the dealer... because it might take them 10 minutes to find it in the system.

I am going to sell my Crucial gaskets. They are good gaskets, but I am just too lazy to heat cycle them a few times!

What were the part numbers for the uppipe studs and the exhaust manifold studs?