skunk2 alpha header (downpipe)

[2013_Si_Guy]

Hey I just ordered the skunk2 downpipe. Does it come with gaskets or do I have to go purcgase new ones. Im super excited to install it. Im just trying to get everything together before I install it the day I receive it.

 

[2013_Si_Guy]

Just installed it. A cat back is a must now! I cant wait to get a tune.

 

[webby]

did it come with gaskets?

 

[2013_Si_Guy]

Kind of. It came with a flange gasket for the end of the downpipe. But the gasket at the head had to be reused as there wasnt one supplied in the packaging.

 

[Jerod]

Kind of. It came with a flange gasket for the end of the downpipe. But the gasket at the head had to be reused as there wasnt one supplied in the packaging.

I just got my dp and cat back in. Installing it Saturday. Any other problems you had? Any other reused parts?

 

[2013_Si_Guy]

Had to shim a crossbrace with a couple washers right next to the flexpipe section of the alpha header.

 

[Jerod]

Had to shim a crossbrace with a couple washers right next to the flexpipe section of the alpha header.

Ok. So I installed it now whenever I'm in a torqy gear I get a metal on metal tapping sound. Is this what you used the washers on? Got a pic?

 

[2013_Si_Guy]

**** I wish I would have seen this before I left work. I just had the Si on the lift for a rotate. Its right behind where the midpipe attaches to the downpipe. There is a small crossbrace. I spaced it from the chassis with washers about 1/8 inch. Solved that problem!

 

[Jerod]

**** I wish I would have seen this before I left work. I just had the Si on the lift for a rotate. Its right behind where the midpipe attaches to the downpipe. There is a small crossbrace. I spaced it from the chassis with washers about 1/8 inch. Solved that problem!

I see. I just got mine off the lift today and was super excited until I heard that tapping noise... It's either that brace you're talking about or it's the one right below the downpipe... Until I get on a lift tomorrow I won't know which one.

 

[2013_Si_Guy]

Its probably the on at the midpipe

 

[2013_Si_Guy]

*one

 

[Jerod]

Its probably the on at the midpipe

What size washers did you use?

 

[2013_Si_Guy]

I used what was accessible. I put 1/8 inch spacing or so

 

[Jerod]

I used what was accessible. I put 1/8 inch spacing or so

Thanks man. I'll see what I can do tomorrow

Update:

Got it taken care of... I didn't use washers though. I just took the brace off. There isn't a reason for it to be there. It will not affect the integrity of the car.

 

[Asteezy88]

Is that the heat shield you guys are talking about?

 

[2013_Si_Guy]

No. It's a cross brace.

 

[Jerod]

Is that the heat shield you guys are talking about?

I also have had to bend the heat shield a little bit because of some more rattling. Other than that its been working well.

 

[Asteezy88]

How do you guys like the gains with the addition of the downpipe? And are either of you tuned with it?

 

[Jerod]

How do you guys like the gains with the addition of the downpipe? And are either of you tuned with it?

I am still currently tuning the car with VitViper. I have had solid gains compared to what it used to be. I highly recommend it. much more responsive to the touch.