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Sti Tmic
Had a quck question for those who know the answer:
I'm gonna be picking up an STi TMIC pretty soon. I'm not sure what neccessary items are needed if I'm gonna pick up the TMIC only. I'm not exactly sure what will be coming with the TMIC as well, so just in case I don't get all the neccessary items..what other items need to be bought? IE: Brackets, Y hose...? What else?
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Ben
I'm gonna be picking up an STi TMIC pretty soon. I'm not sure what neccessary items are needed if I'm gonna pick up the TMIC only. I'm not exactly sure what will be coming with the TMIC as well, so just in case I don't get all the neccessary items..what other items need to be bought? IE: Brackets, Y hose...? What else?
TIA
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Here's a "review" I did on "another" site.
On an 05 I did:
From http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/
STi Air Splitter 2004-2005 $69.95
STi Scoop Duct / Bellows 2004 $29.75
STi Hood Scoop - 2004-2005 Model Painted to Match $190.00
Plus $1.50 EACH for 17 of the little plastic clips for the bellows
and $2.50 for some 1/8" weather stripping(the stock splitter had some on it, and the new one didn't, so i just replicated it.
And from http://www.hosetechniques.com/catalo...Gloss%20Finish
50.275-300-110 $10.50 (2.75" ID, 3" long)
56.200-418-110 $38.25 (2" ID, leg are 4.18" from center of bend)
I also got the suggested T-bolt clamps.
Used 04 USDM STi TMIC with Cast Y.
Bolted in with no trouble. I put the bolts in finger tight and looked at the alignment of the TB and it was great. With it bolted up I used a set of $5 calipers to see what length I needed and cut the TB hose with a razor knife(if you've never cut silicon before, it helps to wet the blade, spit works great). The 90° hose was a little more tricky. I put it on the IC, realized the top leg was too long because with it touching the turbo the IC was too far back, I couldn't think of a way to make an accurate measurement so I took the IC back off and made a carboard cutout of the hose. I put the IC back in and slid the carboard in and marked off what looked right. I cut leaving a little extra and tried to put it in, both sides still too long, so I cut exactly what I had marked on the cardboard and it went in. The only thing I'd note is the Y pipe is a little lower than the outlet of a PE1820, so I had to pull up on the hose a little to get it lined up all the way..
I did have to bend the AC lines just a smidge, when I goosed the gas the IC was getting a little too close for my liking, it didn't touch, but I didn't like it.
All in all it took me about an hour and a half.
I also have to give a BIG thumbs up to the folks at Hose Techniques. They were so nice and friendly. I blabbed with the owner for about 10 minutes because the ordering lady was talking to a race event coordinator. The hoses were absolutely top notch, no burrs, just as smooth as can be. The T-Bolt clamps were great too(they make their own), the only thing I'd note with them is the TB side of the TB hose is a little narrow, and the clamp looked a little wide, I hope it holds, the other 3 fit great. I had the hoses and T-bolts on order for over a week from Mach V and got the never ending "we expect them in a few days" I called hose techniques which is in So-Cal and manufactured in So-Cal, they had my box in the mail an hour later and I got them first thing the next morning.
From http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/
STi Air Splitter 2004-2005 $69.95
STi Scoop Duct / Bellows 2004 $29.75
STi Hood Scoop - 2004-2005 Model Painted to Match $190.00
Plus $1.50 EACH for 17 of the little plastic clips for the bellows
and $2.50 for some 1/8" weather stripping(the stock splitter had some on it, and the new one didn't, so i just replicated it.
And from http://www.hosetechniques.com/catalo...Gloss%20Finish
50.275-300-110 $10.50 (2.75" ID, 3" long)
56.200-418-110 $38.25 (2" ID, leg are 4.18" from center of bend)
I also got the suggested T-bolt clamps.
Used 04 USDM STi TMIC with Cast Y.
Bolted in with no trouble. I put the bolts in finger tight and looked at the alignment of the TB and it was great. With it bolted up I used a set of $5 calipers to see what length I needed and cut the TB hose with a razor knife(if you've never cut silicon before, it helps to wet the blade, spit works great). The 90° hose was a little more tricky. I put it on the IC, realized the top leg was too long because with it touching the turbo the IC was too far back, I couldn't think of a way to make an accurate measurement so I took the IC back off and made a carboard cutout of the hose. I put the IC back in and slid the carboard in and marked off what looked right. I cut leaving a little extra and tried to put it in, both sides still too long, so I cut exactly what I had marked on the cardboard and it went in. The only thing I'd note is the Y pipe is a little lower than the outlet of a PE1820, so I had to pull up on the hose a little to get it lined up all the way..
I did have to bend the AC lines just a smidge, when I goosed the gas the IC was getting a little too close for my liking, it didn't touch, but I didn't like it.
All in all it took me about an hour and a half.
I also have to give a BIG thumbs up to the folks at Hose Techniques. They were so nice and friendly. I blabbed with the owner for about 10 minutes because the ordering lady was talking to a race event coordinator. The hoses were absolutely top notch, no burrs, just as smooth as can be. The T-Bolt clamps were great too(they make their own), the only thing I'd note with them is the TB side of the TB hose is a little narrow, and the clamp looked a little wide, I hope it holds, the other 3 fit great. I had the hoses and T-bolts on order for over a week from Mach V and got the never ending "we expect them in a few days" I called hose techniques which is in So-Cal and manufactured in So-Cal, they had my box in the mail an hour later and I got them first thing the next morning.
Last edited by illusion; Jul 25, 2006 at 11:04 AM. Reason: fixed links
depnds:
JDM vs USDM
model year?
also, make sure it gets packaged properly prior to shipping (that side bracket will dent the side if the IC if the box is stacked sideways. I returned mine twice (that's twice I had to deal w/ FedEx to get refund).
I have the JDM in my 02 wrx. It's a very tight squeeze. Make sure to add insulating buffer between teh AC lines and the IC so there's no rubbing.
I have an extra cast Y-pipe w/ Silicone hose connector; if you're interested. I want $70 +S&H for it (mainly for the hassle of taking pics, packaging blah,blah...any lower and it's not worth my time, sorry.
JDM vs USDM
model year?
also, make sure it gets packaged properly prior to shipping (that side bracket will dent the side if the IC if the box is stacked sideways. I returned mine twice (that's twice I had to deal w/ FedEx to get refund).
I have the JDM in my 02 wrx. It's a very tight squeeze. Make sure to add insulating buffer between teh AC lines and the IC so there's no rubbing.
I have an extra cast Y-pipe w/ Silicone hose connector; if you're interested. I want $70 +S&H for it (mainly for the hassle of taking pics, packaging blah,blah...any lower and it's not worth my time, sorry.
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I put an STi TMIC on my 06 WRX and it fits nicely. The one issue was the hose taht connects to the turbo is a little short so I needed to get another y-pipe. They run anywhere from 40 and up.
As far as the AC line, mine was close, but didnt rub. It would be a good idea to get something to insulate the ac line just in case so you dont rub a hole in it.
As far as the AC line, mine was close, but didnt rub. It would be a good idea to get something to insulate the ac line just in case so you dont rub a hole in it.
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