exhaust question...

[teeter_7]

i just bought an exhaust for my 02wrx [i'll keep the brand under the radar lol] &i was thinking of installing it myself...my question is: how much torque should i put on the bolts to connect the 3" pipping??? any answers would be greatly appreciated! thanx!

[teeter_7]

oh yeah forgot to add, its a direct bolt. no welding needed.

[teflon_jones]

Which bolts? The ones holding the midpipe to the downpipe or the bolts holding the midpipe to the axleback?

[teeter_7]

lets just say the whole exhaust system from engine to muffler. just in case i need to replace something under there. the more detailed info the better i'll feel after i install this baby! so feel free.

[DUB]

Tight, but not too tight. I mean, your margin of error is pretty gracious when connecting exhaust pipes to each other. Except the head to exhaust manifold; I wouldn't break off any bolts in there.

Consult your factory service manual for all torque specs.

[teeter_7]

thanx for the info i will check up on that. if anyone else has more info on that please let me know.

only thing now is that fedex failed to make a 2nd attempt to deliver my package so now i have to wait till tuesday to receive my package! they had about 6 1/2hrs to do so and didnt! the one time they dont leave my package on my porch! fedex home delivery business days are tues-sat??? whats that about!!??!!??!

nothing else i can do other than wait. which im good at lol.

i will post pics & video of my wrex so everyone can see & hear how it turns out!

[teflon_jones]

The torque specs are about 44 ft lbs for the DP/turbo and 30 something for the ones farther back if I remember correctly. What EM are you going to use with the exhaust? Any other mods on the engine?

[teeter_7]

great info! im not doin any big mods at all. just want to get that low growling sounds from this bugeye. dont really have the $$$ to mod.