Focus ST COBB 3" Downpipe 2013-2018 Installation

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10 жыл бұрын

Bill shows you how to install a COBB 3" Stainless Steel Downpipe with a Catalytic Converter on your 2013-2018 Focus ST.
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The downpipe features full 304 stainless steel construction, flex section and catalytic converter. Installation of the catted downpipe keeps your 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 or 2018 Focus ST street legal.
Full stainless steel construction means the COBB downpipe holds up to the elements extremely well with high quality metal. Beautiful TIG welds seal all seams perfectly, resulting in zero exhaust leaks. CNC mandrel bent tubing creates the perfect fit every time for a no-hassle installation. Tubing is 3" in diameter with a 4" flex section. The COBB downpipe features a 200 cell count Magnaflow catalytic converter. The high flowing cat decreases restriction for better exhaust flow while staying street legal. The COBB downpipe bolts up to your factory turbo with a V-band flange as well as your factory or stock style aftermarket cat-back. Includes 2-1/2" and 3" gaskets to match stock or aftermarket cat-backs.
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@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the support, we are having a blast doing these ST videos. There will be dyno numbers for this one and we will also be doing a catless downpipe video and dyno in the near future so make sure you subscribe!

@Fender18241 10 жыл бұрын

Bill Tumas, I really appreciate all these vids you guys are doing! Great explanation and walkthrough for installation of the parts. Great work!

@adrievo10 10 жыл бұрын

Bill Tumas is the BEST ... thanks bro for your support

@slipvayneknot 9 жыл бұрын

I love this sound! Love my Flowmaster! Can't wait to get this! Next on my list!

@zachchappell3613 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks allot for this video! Im actuall going to a shop this weekend and installing the COBB Intake and Downpipe and Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust myself. Ill be reverting back to these videos probably the whole time but itll get done! Keep it up brother

@Zack_Belmonte 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s very aggressive! You made it look easy

@almightyt Жыл бұрын

Heading out to the garage right now, thanks for the video 👍

@cjponyparts Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@ThatNewGenHatch 8 жыл бұрын

sweet cant wait to get mine , hopefully you guys have a black friday sale again this year

@rmk8889 10 жыл бұрын

Great instal videos! Keep it up!!! Hopefully you will do an intercooler install soon.

@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

We have one here and will be doing the install in the very near future

@baymeosplit8537 9 жыл бұрын

60fps looked like my monitor was possessed or something. Kool!

@pballer2005 10 жыл бұрын

really reminds me of my old nsrt4

@stevedoesthings426 10 жыл бұрын

Good video as usual.

@JWayne2007 6 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the Cobb v3 Access port. What kind of map will we want to upload to the computer after installing the downpipe? Or does that depend on what kind of performance we're looking to get? I watched the Cobb v3 video and understand the Stage 1,2,3 maps, but do we need to re-upload a map after downpipe installation?

@Emmanuelp97 6 жыл бұрын

Are both the o2 sensors usually able to be removed without messing up the threads on them?

@scotty2salty327 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Only thing that would have been more helpful is if you would have said the sizes of the wrenches and sockets you were using as you were doing each particular step.

@fordrulesf150 10 жыл бұрын

Does the downpipe make more of a difference for the turbo then the catback exhaust

@patrickquerry5768 8 жыл бұрын

can't get the bando off the turbo -downpipe, only thing holding it on any tips?

@moriartymatt34 8 жыл бұрын

great vid tho what was the power increase numbers??

@14truelies 3 жыл бұрын

The opening exhaust sound. Is that a focus ST and if so whats the exhaust set up? Its the perfect sound im looking for. Just a bit louder. Basically just want a catted downpipe and retain factory exhaust. The mbrp i heard honestly was like the same as the factory so maybe a catted down pipe will get the sound I'm looking for

@zobligate6319 3 жыл бұрын

Can I just download stage 2 91 oct after doing this install? Or do I need a custom tune?

@muntassermansor2768 6 жыл бұрын

Does the installation of downpipe needs to be programmed on the computer My car is stok

@robdefrancesco5845 4 жыл бұрын

Can I run a Cobb Off the shelf stage 2 tune with the Downpipe or stage 3? Both 93 octane from the accessport

@aolliegee 3 жыл бұрын

I read on some thread that they can get these to fit the 1.5 escape???

@gabrianloarca6050 6 жыл бұрын

I cannot for the life of me get the v clamp onto the new downpipe it seems like the screw with a hammer like tip on it just doesnt fit into the position you guys had it before starting. I tried putting it on before and after and i can only get it into that position with the clamp almost fully sealed. I cant put it onto the turbo is really the issue.... help pleaseeeeeee

@daltonmurray2814 8 жыл бұрын

cant u just use the off the shelf maps from the accessport to get a proper tune?

@piotrnikonowicz3767 4 жыл бұрын

Did you reinstall the brackets that needed to be taken off for the engine mount or can you leave them off? I did not see you put those brackets back on in the video.

@glock4042 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually have them off bc they didn’t wanna go back in while installing my motor mount and I have no issues so I think it would be fine but if you can put it back I would

@KingOfEden12 8 жыл бұрын

That shit sounds awesome :D

@benst2594 6 жыл бұрын

Is this focus having a Custom exhaust? Because I wanna hear it with a stock exhaust

@gangtar77 5 жыл бұрын

Do you just need the downpipe to run a stage 3 tune?

@amirulhakimimohdazlie9621 8 жыл бұрын

that plug at down pipe working for?

@FriendlyMxdder 2 жыл бұрын

did you not reinstall the mounting bracket at 3:35? is this not necessary ?

@andrewguzman2912 6 жыл бұрын

Do you reinstall the downpipe bracket?

@merrillgreaves4378 2 жыл бұрын

HI I have a 2014 ford focus st . My question will the cobb3 down pipe pass mass. inspection

@13965082 Ай бұрын

Do you need a heat shield? The oem has one

@merchez10001 6 жыл бұрын

bonjour comment peut on commender pour une ford st line de 2017 merci

@george4557 7 жыл бұрын

Having a really hard time disconnecting these oxygen sensor plugs. Any advice?

@Zerogivengarage 7 жыл бұрын

There really is no trick to it. They are tough to reach but once you find them they are not that hard to disconnect.

@TheMan-nh8dx 3 жыл бұрын

Do any on the Cobb maps work?

@frederikpalomares139 2 жыл бұрын

How make the updates on the computer? Please can you said something about it

@felixcruz8770 6 ай бұрын

No cel ?

@fordrulesf150 10 жыл бұрын

Did you put it on the dyno?

@samuelpallotta9386 3 жыл бұрын

Does this trigger the CEL?

@cameronrogers8063 Жыл бұрын

I installed a catless downpipe and had no difference in sound or performance. Can anyone explain?

@djkedziorski7373 3 ай бұрын

What kind of exhaust is it? Out law flow master?

@its_mysterion 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't see you put back together the bracket that was on the over engine mount does that not go back on???

@TheSimpsoys 4 жыл бұрын

insta King_of_Ford no because it bolts onto the stock downpipe, but most aftermarket ones don't have a place to bolt it. Some do though like MBRP and CPE.

@Drosogu 5 жыл бұрын

This install was way worse on my 2018 than it looks in this video. Freakin v-band clamp was pretty much welded on the pipe. Had to bend and pry it off and the number of f-bombs used when trying to put it back on during the new install was definitely over 9000. One of the o2 sensors came out with several threads missing and basically turned to dust. Car has 6k miles on it. Seems like Ford just didn't care on the last year of the ST. Explains why they still haven't released a tune for it. Ended up going with Stratified and been very happy with them so far.

@saucywings 5 жыл бұрын

The wheel hop marks lmao

@migueljuarez958 10 жыл бұрын

I would recommend a video more intense like making the st a all wheel drive. It would be a great project to see and it would be helpful to learn more ...... By the way I like your videos !! Thank you

@blasmartinez4707 7 жыл бұрын

so the bracket you removed for the stock downpipe, by the motor mount, stays off?

@Zerogivengarage 7 жыл бұрын

Correct it is not used with the Cobb downpipe.

@blasmartinez4707 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! Love your videos! You guys are great!

@xzeroxskater101 7 жыл бұрын

I thought i saw on the website that this downpipe doesnt need a tune right away? So i shouldnt add this mod to my daily driver until im ready for a custom tune?

@matthewnelson88 7 жыл бұрын

xzeroxskater101 I was wondering the same...

@MrTitolito 7 жыл бұрын

xzeroxskater101 it will need a tune you'll throw a code after 50 miles with this installed

@danielpsarras2534 5 жыл бұрын

I had my Downpipe and Catback exhaust on my car for about 11 months now with no tune and no errors have popped up. My ST is my Daily Drive to work also.

@gedasalekveravicius5466 7 жыл бұрын

What is that thing on downpipe, which looks like a net or a basket, and why nearly every car has that? Thanks for answer

@Zerogivengarage 7 жыл бұрын

It's a flex pipe section so the engine can move without the pipe getting damaged or damaging the turbo.

@paulie-cj1bi 6 жыл бұрын

What is that substance he added to the O2 sensor before he put it back?

@cjponyparts 6 жыл бұрын

anti-seize

@teamswagization 2 жыл бұрын

I’m almost getting like a “grinding” feeling in my clutch after the downpipe install. I only feel it in first gear when at low rpms. I don’t feel it every time though? Any thoughts?

@Stripez517 2 жыл бұрын

That’s odd

@ButteredUpToast 2 жыл бұрын

I know im 6 months behind on a reply but 2 things i dealt with after installing a downpipe on my focus was hangers hitting the subframe and catback hitting the cross brace. I loosened my downpipe and tightened the catback before tightening vband and i also cut the hangers a tiny bit

@adairaguilar4430 4 жыл бұрын

I have a MBRP Cat back, can I still install this dowmpipe, or do I have to get the MBRP version since that's my exhaust?

@PandaAidz 4 жыл бұрын

Adair Aguilar you could install any downpipe... they should all be the same dimensions.

@drifthero91 7 жыл бұрын

hey so I am buying an st at the moment but it is throwing a code for the bank one sensor! It has to be sent to ford to get fixed. my question is does the oem downpipe fit on the cobb exhaust?

@UnrelatedNonsense 7 жыл бұрын

Jeff Francis yes it comes with a flange that can be used for on exhaust

@drifthero91 7 жыл бұрын

Beavey sweet thanks. turns out that ford said the cat is bad so they are replacing it. so I gotta wait another week to get my car

@schembrilllllll 9 жыл бұрын

what access port tune would you use with this down pipe?

@samtheman1652 7 жыл бұрын

schembrilllllll I been trying to find the answer to this for weeks . please let me know if you found out.

@jbailey1187 10 жыл бұрын

Car is going on the mustan dyno at PSI Speed Solutions tomorrow. It will be given a custom tune by the owner Frank

@jbailey1187 10 жыл бұрын

Dyno info can be found on post #7 on the build page. www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-builds/16393-jbailey1187-s-ow-st3-build.html

@whatjake7898 2 жыл бұрын

Great video but I wish you would have went into more detail on unclipping those O2 sensor clips. Literally took the longest of the entire install.

@TDincorparation 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue unfortunately

@whatjake7898 2 жыл бұрын

@@TDincorparation if it wasn’t for my wife’s long ass fingers It would have taken even longer.

@TDincorparation 2 жыл бұрын

@@whatjake7898 lol yeah I'm sure that came in handy, I'm actually doing thr install right now and my big hands make every installation like this harder

@orcahang21 Жыл бұрын

Good 👍 ASS job Brudda ✌.

@ENDxGamezZ 9 жыл бұрын

This is a stupid question but what exactly is that weaved section of the downpipe? Whats the purpose of it?

@Zerogivengarage 9 жыл бұрын

Chris Alcala Flex pipe since the engine moves

@ENDxGamezZ 9 жыл бұрын

Bill Tumas Of course! Thanks. So would a downpipe without that section be bad? I have a 08 Mazdaspeed3 and I'm currently looking at some.

@Shaggie_Thrills 9 жыл бұрын

Definitely want this if I get a st. Man the hype is real I just can't decide, a new fiesta st or a used focus st?

@samueltheodore1003 Жыл бұрын

Did you get a Focus ST?

@klaatubarada6182 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what's the torque spec for the v-band connection (turbo and the downpipe)?

@cesarvillatorojr9441 2 жыл бұрын

Just feel it out, pretty much how ever tight you can get it without breaking it

@cyrushach5270 5 жыл бұрын

Will an aftermarket catted downpipe void the factory warranty?

@djsthemetereman Жыл бұрын

It definitely won't void warranty because of the the Magnusson warranty act which protects those who choose to modify their cars, the dealer would have to prove that the aftermarket installation caused the problem but of course it's all risky because the dealer could give you a really hard time

@emersonvasquez8382 3 жыл бұрын

Do I need to tune the ecu after this upgrade?

@cjponyparts 3 жыл бұрын

You do not have to but you should consider a tune.

@zachchappell3613 10 жыл бұрын

So will it hurt the car if I dont have the V3 Accessport from Cobb yet? In the video you said itll run rich and ill need to adjust the maps for the new downpipe.

@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

I would suggest a tune when running a downpipe. I have no data from running one untuned but it will surely run rich and running too rich for an extended time can cause damage just like running lean. It very well might be perfectly ok but I do not have any data to back that up

@zachchappell3613 10 жыл бұрын

ok, thanks again

@X11CHASE 10 жыл бұрын

Bill Tumas It'll actually run lean, due to more air. I think thats what you meant anyway

@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

Yousuf Zuberi I went back and forth on my thoughts on that to be honest. My first inclination was lean but they I thought about the fact that the sensors should pick up that the cat is not working properly and usually the computer then dumps fuel.There was a noticeable amount of black smoke when this was first installed.

@X11CHASE 10 жыл бұрын

Bill Tumas Hmm I see what you're saying, that makes sense also

@TheDustyaman 10 жыл бұрын

Dyno vid please

@JP-uk9uc 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Flowmaster American thunder, and it was too drony down the highway at 70. An hour commute it's just plain obnoxious, and I have the sound symposer delete. I'd like to mate a downpipe with the Mountune catback I'm installing this weekend. Looks to be an fairly reasonable installation.

@CJ-js8mv 10 жыл бұрын

Hi CJ, are 24" jack stands going to give me enough room to properly get this job done?

@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

Yes that should give you plenty of room.

@Prime_Construction 8 жыл бұрын

What tune and where can you get it for the downpipe ??

@dj4monie 7 жыл бұрын

Cobb if your near a location, otherwise remote/email = JST, Stratified, Mountune USA, FSWerks, Steeda, Freaktune, Nishan, Boost Creep, Tune +, Panda, Unleashed Tuning.

@MrXboxUser 9 жыл бұрын

can you get an ecu tuner from your website as well? Haven't check unfortunately

@adrianflosi1561 9 жыл бұрын

You can get the whole kit from COBB it comes with Engine mount, Intake, exhaust, Inter-cooler,and the tuning pod.

@Charger8921 9 жыл бұрын

Would this also fit on the 2013 Escape Titanium 2.0L Ecoboost?

@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq 8 жыл бұрын

Use some intelligence and go to the COBB website and check, duh.

@Charger8921 8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Harris First off, I went to the cobb website and the escape is not listed on there. Second off, the reason I ask is because the Focus and the Escape are built on the same platform. And finally, they booth have the 2.0 Ecoboost as an engine option. p.s. I went to the website before asking the question.

@blasmartinez4707 9 жыл бұрын

Are the STs the same up to 2015? Would COBBs ST products fit this year? I'm looking into the ST and would like to up the performance on it.

@Zerogivengarage 9 жыл бұрын

Many of products will fit the 13-15. The only one I know is different are the oil separators. As we get products and cars to test we will update our parts listings.

@himfreakxxx 9 жыл бұрын

Bill Tumas the cai for 13-14 doesn't fit learned the hard way

@Zerogivengarage 9 жыл бұрын

T Honzo We just found that out last week when we got a 15 here. Some will but anything that replaces the pipe where the sensor is will not

@himfreakxxx 9 жыл бұрын

Bill Tumas is there anyway I can make this work on the 15 I machined a part to make it fit but it leaks

@himfreakxxx 9 жыл бұрын

Bill Tumas can I cap that part off of the piping?

@gp680 10 жыл бұрын

Dyno video please

@Alex-qn3me 8 жыл бұрын

Lol home on jack stands I have a shop and it took me awhile the hardest part is the 02 sensors there next to each other the first one is clipped on. I had to clip it off than push it together and remove... remember it's white the second one is a lot easier to unclip it's gray... Other than taking forever to unclip the first 02 sensor it went fairly well. I don't recommend doing it on jack stands cause that damn turbo flange is a bitch to get on taking it off was easy.But if you have no other Options than sad to say but good luck 😂

@dj4monie 7 жыл бұрын

I struggled with that for nearly an hour, I just disconnected the upper 02 (which is the one your talking about being the hardest) from the OE downpipe and let it hang. I put up the Cobb DP and connected the upper 02, then the lower 02, bolted up, it was all down hill from there.

@-ElKATODEVILLAMIELCHUCHITO 6 жыл бұрын

le puse un downpipe i me salio la mis de chek engine?? why

@jesustorres2959 3 жыл бұрын

Llevalo a que te lo agan tune en computadora

@abokemoy 10 жыл бұрын

Is this posible in a car without turbo?

@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

Nope, downpipe is on turbo cars only.

@poliklolik 10 жыл бұрын

Hi sir what would you recommend/prefer between 2013 mustang v6 and ST., also can you really run ST on regular gas? thank you very much!

@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

The ST can be run on regular gas but it will pull power to do so. The rated HP of the ST is on 93 octane. We did a video before and after on the dyno and it does lose power on 87. The Mustang and ST are two very different cars so it's tough to recommend one over the other.Drive both and pick the one you like best.

@hoodman420 8 жыл бұрын

i sold my 2014 v6 mustang for a 2015 st, never looked back. the st is a way better performance car. yes it is slower stock vs stock but handles so much better the even the rx8 i had with tons of suspension upgrades.

@4sake123 10 жыл бұрын

Would this pass emissions?

@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

Depends on the state you live in, it retains the catalytic converter so it's legal for PA.

@mtfishingwizard 10 жыл бұрын

Are you guys ever going to work on a Fiesta ST?

@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

We don't have access to one at this time but you never know.

@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

Bill Tumas Lets just say our Focus ST might have a little brother soon

@StormAutoAdventures 9 жыл бұрын

Bill Tumas I love watching your videos guys! I would have loved if youtube was around in 2000 and you guys made some videos adding performance parts to the very rare and awesome SVT Contour that I owned from 2000-2004. It was only a few tenths quicker than the Focus SVT when it was bone stock, but it looked and sounded great. It drove and handled just like my buddies E46 330i sedan that he bought in 2002. His 330i was a sport model with a manual transmission so he was able to walk my SVT on the straights, but I had no problem staying with him around the turns... That was such a fun car to own. To this day I've only seen 5 or 6 other SVT Contours on the road. Mine was Silver Frost with Blue Leather interior. It's a shame they only made them from 1998-2000 though. Anyway, thanks for all the great videos! Keep up the good work! Oh I almost forgot... I believe I am already subscribed, but if I'm not, I will sub after this comment.

@TheBanjoShowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Bill had so many voice cracks back then lmao

@johnnycincocero 8 жыл бұрын

How's the interior drone?

@Zerogivengarage 8 жыл бұрын

+Johnny CincoCero None at all with the catted pipe.

@Zerogivengarage 8 жыл бұрын

+littlemimus The offroad catless pipe will make a little more power with a custom tune but bot much. The catless will perform better with a larger turbo and is a must if running any sort of higher octane fuel.

@memomemorias7863 8 жыл бұрын

where can you get it tuned at

@dj4monie 7 жыл бұрын

Unleashed Tuning, Freek Tune, Nishan, Stratified, Steeda, Dead Hook, JST Performance, FS Werks, Mountune. I think I am missing somebody but really GOOGLE it.

@zacharydanneels3088 7 жыл бұрын

Cobb, Ford Racing even has a tuner..

@dj4monie 7 жыл бұрын

Only recommend Cobb if you close to one of their tuning locations, OTS tunes aren't that great. Ford's tune is conservative and not tuned for a down pipe.

@KevinLChenard 10 жыл бұрын

How Urgent it is to get it tuned? there isn't a whole lot of people who tune cars here, running rich isn't going to kill it as bad as running lean that's for sure, but I guess she wouldn't get all the power she could have

@snowman2834 9 жыл бұрын

Cool video awesome car,sorry not feeling the exhaust,sounds like a soda can.

@BlackWhiteBeast 9 жыл бұрын

Adrian B Lol I thought the same thing. LMAO!

@PyroVikingXD 9 жыл бұрын

Adrian B it sounds better with the full system not just one or the other.

@Trentsimmons 10 жыл бұрын

Indeed dyno please!

@mark.gerald1726. 10 жыл бұрын

sir.. before you install downpipe!! do you install hearders or not??

@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

Headers? I am guessing you mean the turbo manifold which you wouldn't change unless you changed the turbo as well.

@mikester1472 6 жыл бұрын

Will this fit a 2016 Ford Focus SE?

@STEELERSMSR 5 жыл бұрын

For ppl trying install this parts it’s not a 7/8 it’s 22m

@josephplantier9210 10 жыл бұрын

Does this void Ford's warranty?

@Zerogivengarage 10 жыл бұрын

By law the dealer would have to prove the aftermarket part caused the failure. Check with your dealer before making any modifications if you are worried about the warranty

@mibrown9932 5 жыл бұрын

Just installed a downpipe on my st. By far the worst install Of a car part I’ve ever done. So if you are going to do this, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

@its_mysterion 5 жыл бұрын

I noticed in the vid he didn't put back on the 2 piece bracket, does that not need to go back on with the new downpipe?

@JP-uk9uc 3 жыл бұрын

@@its_mysterion I'm sure it does since the new downpipe has legs that fit into it.

@acidbloodhound 3 жыл бұрын

Literally no help. Sure it's nice to know which bolts come off, but you know what's really important? Telling us what sizes they are....

@oceanhome2023 6 жыл бұрын

Do not try this without a lift !!!!!

@michaelsdetailing6120 10 жыл бұрын

That sounds Horrible

@FastRedPonyCar 9 жыл бұрын

michael smioth I blame it on the flowmaster. The mountune turbo back exhaust sounds awesome.

@BlackWhiteBeast 9 жыл бұрын

This flow master catback definitely has an annoying ricer sound to it with this downpipe. I'd rather keep my cbe stock than listen to this horrible sound. Cobb's catback sounds MUCH better than this with a downpipe!

@danielpsarras2534 5 жыл бұрын

100% Agree i have the COBB Catback and COBB Downpipe sound sooo much better then this video and installation took me 45 mins for the whole exhaust super easy.