Grimmspeed EWG Coated Uppipe

simon021 · 05-09-2008, 08:52 AM

Ok I dont have any pictures unfortunately but this item is FANTASTIC. First a little back story.

I had a Helix V3 up pipe with GP Moto 3" catless exhaust and a Tial 38mm EWG. I was running without a dump tube as I can't seem to find a competant welder around here. The fitment of the helix up pipe was decent, although the EWG was hitting my downpipe. This made it sound INSANELY loud when it opened up. While swapping the turbo, 3 of the 5 studs STRIPPED OUT OF THE UP PIPE while torquing things down with a torque wrench to factory specs. I couldn't believe it.

So, fast forward to a month or 2 down the road and I finally bite the bullet and go ahead and buy the grimmspeed pipe. I was very skeptical because of the price (~390 total shipped to my door with the coating and new gaskets). I got the old pipe out, slide the new pipe in. WOW the fitment was PERFECT. I had to wiggle the manifold around a bit to get everything to line up because I didnt take the cross pipe off. At this point I wasn't sure if the EWG was going to fit around the downpipe because it was oriented completely different than the helix pipe. I got everything on there and the downpipe fit perfectly. Nothing rubs, nothing touches anything else. So we take her out for a spin. It sounds AMAZING!!! This is how an EWG is supposed to sound! the suby ROARS down the road now instead of sounding like a demon is coming out of my exhaust, it's just a much louder subaru rumble. Due to some unforseen issues with removing the old pipe, and the valve seat falling out of the EWG without us noticing until AFTER we get everything together and start the car, it took us a good 6 hours to swap pipes. I wasn't sure if it was going to be worth the money, seeing as I already had an EWG up pipe. I was wrong. This pipe is MUCH better quality, the heat coating looks imaculate, and with the flex section everything fit exactly how it should. I am in love with this up pipe. I can not stress enough how awesome it really is. I picked up 8-10 g/s on the MAF without changing my tune at all. This is the exact same temperature and weather as the last pull I did with the old up pipe and no dump tube. I can't explain the gains, but they were there. Plus I picked up 200rpms of spool as well!

All in all, this pipe is EXCELLENT quality, and EXCELLENT fitment.

A+++ for Grimmspeed. All hardware was included.

Thanks again Grimmspeed. Now i have to find some more **** to buy from you guys just because I'm so blown away by this product.

One of the best things i've done to my car yet

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Marlons101 · 05-09-2008, 01:49 PM

Nice review get the headers and let me know how they work! im debating on gettting them also.

simon021 · 05-09-2008, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlons101

Nice review get the headers and let me know how they work! im debating on gettting them also.

I'm looking hard at the gruppe-s UEL headers. My only problem is I dont want to give up any spool

I'm already struggling to get all the spool back that i lost from my front mount.

Marlons101 · 05-09-2008, 02:12 PM

AAAAHHHH i wish you didnt say that....these are the two im decieding between myself.

simon021 · 05-09-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlons101

AAAAHHHH i wish you didnt say that....these are the two im decieding between myself.

hahah. If i do end up getting the gruppe-s header I'm going to have grimmspeed do the coating on it. I dont want to pay 206 bucks extra for the coating through gruppe-s. Plus i know the grimmspeed stuff turns out awesome.

Grimmspeed how about a quote on coating a set of headers?

Marlons101 · 05-09-2008, 02:27 PM

just that gruppe-s is such a nice piece of art! i wouldnt wanna put it on my car~

ahhh ima choose soon.

simon021 · 05-09-2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlons101

just that gruppe-s is such a nice piece of art! i wouldnt wanna put it on my car~

ahhh ima choose soon.

haha. I'm actually contemplating between getting group n motor/trans mounts or the header. almost 100k miles on my car i'm sure they are getting pretty worn out by now.

bucket7788 · 05-09-2008, 03:35 PM

I'm wondering when Justin will come out with an UEL Header...

simon021 · 05-09-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucket7788

I'm wondering when Justin will come out with an UEL Header...

I'll be one of the first to snatch it up if he does.

bucket7788 · 05-10-2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simon021

I'll be one of the first to snatch it up if he does.

My Paypal button would have a black eye I would punch it so hard!

Ernest · 06-03-2008, 09:54 PM

I was looking into getting the regular grimmspeed coated uppipe, when I do my dp and go Stage II. Should I really go with the ewg uppipe for a DD with stock turbo and only minor other mods. My goals are just a nice quick DD, for now.

ownnij · 06-07-2008, 09:53 AM

fyi

my dump tube is rubbing against my axle. i spoke with justin and he stated to try loosen the bolts and moving the pipe but..the pipe doesn't move at all and i'm pretty sure it's a defective unit. i hope i receive a replacement dump tube soon because it already ate up some of my axle.

bucket7788 · 06-07-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ownnij

fyi

my dump tube is rubbing against my axle. i spoke with justin and he stated to try loosen the bolts and moving the pipe but..the pipe doesn't move at all and i'm pretty sure it's a defective unit. i hope i receive a replacement dump tube soon because it already ate up some of my axle.

Hit it with a hammer.

GrimmSpeed · 06-09-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ernest

I was looking into getting the regular grimmspeed coated uppipe, when I do my dp and go Stage II. Should I really go with the ewg uppipe for a DD with stock turbo and only minor other mods. My goals are just a nice quick DD, for now.

You could always order just the EWG dump pipe with a EWG block off plate. That way you can have your cake and run a IWG for the time being too.

Rich
www.grimmspeed.com
AIM: GrimmSpd
612.481.5731

SeventySTi · 06-11-2008, 09:45 PM

Picture!!!!!!!!! Weeeeeeeee

Header and EWG kit. Crosspipe are not in the picture.

GrimmSpeed · 06-13-2008, 03:35 PM

Looks GREAT! Any issues with the fitment at all?

Rich
sales@grimmspeed.com

GrimmSpeed · 07-07-2008, 03:13 PM

i found this cool informative video on external wastegates today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA5T5PnWE-k

Justin

rexworx · 07-12-2008, 03:56 PM

^^^ Cool, rather informative for folks that dont understand yet...

StupidFastWagon · 07-28-2008, 04:44 PM

do you guys have brackets for evo3 16gs yet?

GrimmSpeed · 08-13-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StupidFastWagon

do you guys have brackets for evo3 16gs yet?

no we do not. however, if you could spare the downtime and send your turbo the area1320, they could make up a jig for it and then we could offer it.

Justin

05-09-2008, 08:52 AM	#1
simon021 Scooby Newbie Member Sales Rating: (9) Member#: 157532 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Iowa Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Midnight Pearl Black	Grimmspeed EWG Coated Uppipe Ok I dont have any pictures unfortunately but this item is FANTASTIC. First a little back story. I had a Helix V3 up pipe with GP Moto 3" catless exhaust and a Tial 38mm EWG. I was running without a dump tube as I can't seem to find a competant welder around here. The fitment of the helix up pipe was decent, although the EWG was hitting my downpipe. This made it sound INSANELY loud when it opened up. While swapping the turbo, 3 of the 5 studs STRIPPED OUT OF THE UP PIPE while torquing things down with a torque wrench to factory specs. I couldn't believe it. So, fast forward to a month or 2 down the road and I finally bite the bullet and go ahead and buy the grimmspeed pipe. I was very skeptical because of the price (~390 total shipped to my door with the coating and new gaskets). I got the old pipe out, slide the new pipe in. WOW the fitment was PERFECT. I had to wiggle the manifold around a bit to get everything to line up because I didnt take the cross pipe off. At this point I wasn't sure if the EWG was going to fit around the downpipe because it was oriented completely different than the helix pipe. I got everything on there and the downpipe fit perfectly. Nothing rubs, nothing touches anything else. So we take her out for a spin. It sounds AMAZING!!! This is how an EWG is supposed to sound! the suby ROARS down the road now instead of sounding like a demon is coming out of my exhaust, it's just a much louder subaru rumble. Due to some unforseen issues with removing the old pipe, and the valve seat falling out of the EWG without us noticing until AFTER we get everything together and start the car, it took us a good 6 hours to swap pipes. I wasn't sure if it was going to be worth the money, seeing as I already had an EWG up pipe. I was wrong. This pipe is MUCH better quality, the heat coating looks imaculate, and with the flex section everything fit exactly how it should. I am in love with this up pipe. I can not stress enough how awesome it really is. I picked up 8-10 g/s on the MAF without changing my tune at all. This is the exact same temperature and weather as the last pull I did with the old up pipe and no dump tube. I can't explain the gains, but they were there. Plus I picked up 200rpms of spool as well! All in all, this pipe is EXCELLENT quality, and EXCELLENT fitment. A+++ for Grimmspeed. All hardware was included. Thanks again Grimmspeed. Now i have to find some more **** to buy from you guys just because I'm so blown away by this product. One of the best things i've done to my car yet * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by simon021; 05-09-2008 at 12:18 PM.

06-03-2008, 09:54 PM	#11
Ernest Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (0) Member#: 45076 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rockland County, NY Vehicle: 2004 Stg2 Wagon 4eat Silver	Sorry about the thread jack I was looking into getting the regular grimmspeed coated uppipe, when I do my dp and go Stage II. Should I really go with the ewg uppipe for a DD with stock turbo and only minor other mods. My goals are just a nice quick DD, for now.

06-13-2008, 03:35 PM	#16
GrimmSpeed NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (162) Member#: 136396 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 96 L 10 Genesis 99RS	Looks GREAT! Any issues with the fitment at all? Rich sales@grimmspeed.com __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. MSN (IM Only): To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. AIM: GrimmSpd Phone: 612-397-0000 Email: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "I am very pleased with the manifold, crosspipe, and uppipe. All I can say is wow!!, The quality of the products greatly exceeded my expectations. I will be ordering more of your products in the future.Thanks again. John"

07-07-2008, 03:13 PM	#17
GrimmSpeed NASIOC Vendor Vendor Sales Rating: (162) Member#: 136396 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 96 L 10 Genesis 99RS	i found this cool informative video on external wastegates today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA5T5PnWE-k Justin __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. MSN (IM Only): To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. AIM: GrimmSpd Phone: 612-397-0000 Email: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "I am very pleased with the manifold, crosspipe, and uppipe. All I can say is wow!!, The quality of the products greatly exceeded my expectations. I will be ordering more of your products in the future.Thanks again. John"

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05-09-2008, 01:49 PM	#2
Marlons101 Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (14) Member#: 137569 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East SIDE! of anchorage Vehicle: 2002 wrx its white!	Nice review get the headers and let me know how they work! im debating on gettting them also.

05-09-2008, 02:12 PM	#4
Marlons101 Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (14) Member#: 137569 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East SIDE! of anchorage Vehicle: 2002 wrx its white!	AAAAHHHH i wish you didnt say that....these are the two im decieding between myself.

05-09-2008, 02:27 PM	#6
Marlons101 Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (14) Member#: 137569 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East SIDE! of anchorage Vehicle: 2002 wrx its white!	just that gruppe-s is such a nice piece of art! i wouldnt wanna put it on my car~ ahhh ima choose soon.

05-09-2008, 03:35 PM	#8
bucket7788 Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (16) Member#: 124263 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Now with DB Super 16g and WI! Vehicle: 2004 WRX Wagon RomRaider + UTEC Tuned	I'm wondering when Justin will come out with an UEL Header...

06-07-2008, 09:53 AM	#12
ownnij Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (17) Member#: 70459 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Las colinas, TX Vehicle: 2002 AW Bugeye ej257 6spd, GT3076R, Alky & EWG	fyi my dump tube is rubbing against my axle. i spoke with justin and he stated to try loosen the bolts and moving the pipe but..the pipe doesn't move at all and i'm pretty sure it's a defective unit. i hope i receive a replacement dump tube soon because it already ate up some of my axle.

06-11-2008, 09:45 PM	#15
SeventySTi Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (7) Member#: 150747 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SoCAL Aggresive Fitments yo! Vehicle: 70 GDG / CLS55 AMG 5 Coronas Advan RS wFc#70	Picture!!!!!!!!! Weeeeeeeee Header and EWG kit. Crosspipe are not in the picture.

07-12-2008, 03:56 PM	#18
rexworx Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (24) Member#: 103232 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: EWGDom3PPGdKelfordCams276/272 Vehicle: GDA Built 2.5hybrid Its really 1 wheel drive!	^^^ Cool, rather informative for folks that dont understand yet...

07-28-2008, 04:44 PM	#19
StupidFastWagon Scooby Specialist Member Sales Rating: (6) Member#: 157526 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Springs Vehicle: 2007 WRB STI 2009 R6 W/R	do you guys have brackets for evo3 16gs yet?

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