Hey guys,

Im ordering my UR catback from Ultimate-racing.com tomorrow for my RA, with no mini muff or resonator, and i know it is 100% bolt on. Just wondering what tools i will need to actually bolt this bad boy on, also if a simple hydraulic jack will raise the car high enough to do the install. I'd really rather do it myself than take it to some place.

All help and advice appreciated as always.
_eric

 

impact wrench or reverse ratcheting wrench. don't know about what size you would need as I don't have the exhaust.

 

First things first. When you order your catback system, make sure you order the gaskets with it. The catback doesn't come with gaskets. I think it's an extra $18.

Taking off stock exhaust

- You will need a jack and jackstands. I used 4 jackstands to get all 4 wheels off the ground so I had some room to work.
- To remove the bolts at the back of the cat you either need a 17mm or 19mm (can't remember which) socket, rachet, and a 3" extension.
- For the bolts back in front of the muffler assembly you need a 15mm socket
- You may also want some WD40 to spray the rubber exhaust hangers to ease getting the stock exhaust off

Putting UR Exhaust on

- When you order the UR exhaust with the gaskets they supply bolts and nuts. I also went to the hardware store and got lock washers for the bolts.
- You will only need a 17mm wrench and socket to bolt the new exhaust on. You may also need a 19mm socket for the two bolts at the back of the cat but I can't remember if these were 17mm or 19mm. It is a very easy system to install. If you have any other questions just let me know.

Tony

 

^ nice writeup.

i have turboback from UR, besides the DP its an easy install. bolts right up

 

Thanks for the awesome info Tony, I'll let you know how it goes!

-eric

 

sorry to sound like a total noob but whats the difference between a tbe and a cbe

 

TBE is a turbo-back exhaust, replaces all the pipes from the turbo outlet to the tail pipes.

CBE is a cat-back exhaust, replaces all of the pipes behind the catalytic converter to the tail pipes.

 

thanks for the info say I get the TBE will that eliminate the cat converter? because i believe its illegal in california if u take out ur cat converter

 

Instead of getting a test pipe, u can get a high-flow cat

 

You can get a high flow cat that will replace the restrictive stock one. Unless you opt to get a test pipe, you don't HAVE to get rid of the cat.

Brad beat me to it.

 

What is the best exhaust setup for more pw/tq. I would like something that does not change, or very little change to the exhaust. I hate having something loud that attracts attention. Thanks

 

If you want more power and torque I would go turbo back. If you are looking for something to provide slightly more hp with minimal noise I would go with the Ultimate Racing catback with the resonated midpipe and mini-muffler. It's not much louder than stock and gives you a slightly deeper tone. I've tried all the UR combinations on my RA with my personal experience below.

1. UR standard catback system (w/straight midpipe)- Extremely loud and resonates through out the whole interior.
2. UR catback w/resonated midpipe- Still pretty loud and resonates through out the whole interior but not quite as bad.
3. UR catback w/straight midpipe and mini-muffler (My setup I used)- Nice deep tone but not obnoxious. Minimal noise inside car.
4. UR catback w/resonated midpipe and mini-muffler- Slightly louder than stock w/ a deeper tone. Very minimal noise inside car.

 

thanks for your input, greatly appreciated!

 

thats some really good info akj237, i was going to order the straight midpipe with nothing on it but maybe now i should consider the resonator

thanks all

 

Just bought my 09 Ralliart and was looking for a good exhaust. I like the combinations.

Thanks, That some really good info