2012 wrx dp install

ghostdog · 10-22-2012, 07:47 PM

So I'm installing a invidia downpipe on my wrx, and I bought a grimmspeed turbo heatshield. But what about the shield that is underneath on stock downpipe. It doesn't fit with my invidia downpipe. Does it for somehow or do I no need it?

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hutch959 · 10-22-2012, 08:53 PM

im not positive... but i think that needs to come off. did on my sti

ghostdog · 10-22-2012, 09:27 PM

Any problems since its been removed?

BigRob74 · 10-22-2012, 09:45 PM

you dont reuse any of the heatshields from the factory downpipe. just wrap the dp in some DEI wrap, get a turbo blacket and use the gs heatshield, you will have better protection than oem..

white240hatch · 10-23-2012, 07:50 AM

i had to remove all factory shields on the downpipe. i just ran the heat wrap all the way down to the end. proably better then the facotry metal ones any how.

Ying · 10-23-2012, 08:15 AM

You mean the existing turbo heat shield? You can trim it with shears or a dremel and make it fit, but a turbo blanket and that Grimmspeed heat shield should be enough in my opinion. Sorry if that's what what you're speaking of. I haven't gotten to the DP on my 2011 yet. Soon.

bacalhau16 · 10-23-2012, 11:18 AM

I installed my dp on my 2011 without re using any shields. I do have my dp wrapped in heat wrap, but nothing is on my turbo at all currently. I am looking to heat wrap that as well however.

HeroCrank · 10-23-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostdog

So I'm installing a invidia downpipe on my wrx, and I bought a grimmspeed turbo heatshield. But what about the shield that is underneath on stock downpipe. It doesn't fit with my invidia downpipe. Does it for somehow or do I no need it?

That lower heatshield that is attached by two little 10mm bolts under the downpipe flange?

You'll want to have that on because it gives you one attachment point on the left side lower part of the grimmspeed heatshield. Without it you risk rattling annoyance.

ghostdog · 10-23-2012, 10:16 PM

Yeah I figured it out last night when I actually got to the install. Thanks for the help though

10-22-2012, 07:47 PM	#1
ghostdog Scooby Newbie Member#: 317893 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: shermansdale pa Vehicle: 2013 STI SE Orange	2012 wrx dp install So I'm installing a invidia downpipe on my wrx, and I bought a grimmspeed turbo heatshield. But what about the shield that is underneath on stock downpipe. It doesn't fit with my invidia downpipe. Does it for somehow or do I no need it? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-22-2012, 08:53 PM	#2
hutch959 Scooby Newbie Member#: 267463 Join Date: Dec 2010	im not positive... but i think that needs to come off. did on my sti

10-22-2012, 09:27 PM	#3
ghostdog Scooby Newbie Member#: 317893 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: shermansdale pa Vehicle: 2013 STI SE Orange	Any problems since its been removed?

10-22-2012, 09:45 PM	#4
BigRob74 Scooby Specialist Member#: 305107 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island, NY Vehicle: 2012 wrx satin white pearl	you dont reuse any of the heatshields from the factory downpipe. just wrap the dp in some DEI wrap, get a turbo blacket and use the gs heatshield, you will have better protection than oem..

10-23-2012, 07:50 AM	#5
white240hatch Scooby Newbie Member#: 95556 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: savannah, ga Vehicle: 2012 WRX 5dr silver	i had to remove all factory shields on the downpipe. i just ran the heat wrap all the way down to the end. proably better then the facotry metal ones any how.

10-23-2012, 08:15 AM	#6
Ying Scooby Newbie Member#: 166490 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Harrisburg, PA Vehicle: 2011 WRX WRB	You mean the existing turbo heat shield? You can trim it with shears or a dremel and make it fit, but a turbo blanket and that Grimmspeed heat shield should be enough in my opinion. Sorry if that's what what you're speaking of. I haven't gotten to the DP on my 2011 yet. Soon.

10-23-2012, 11:18 AM	#7
bacalhau16 Scooby Newbie Member#: 297565 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dartmouth, MA Vehicle: 2011 WRX hatch Silver	I installed my dp on my 2011 without re using any shields. I do have my dp wrapped in heat wrap, but nothing is on my turbo at all currently. I am looking to heat wrap that as well however.

10-23-2012, 10:16 PM	#9
ghostdog Scooby Newbie Member#: 317893 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: shermansdale pa Vehicle: 2013 STI SE Orange	Yeah I figured it out last night when I actually got to the install. Thanks for the help though