Installing STI innercooler in reg. WRX

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Apr 7, 2004 | 11:09 AM

leplat

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Installing STI innercooler in reg. WRX

Has anyone installed an STI innercooler into a reg WRX. I found cheep used innercooler out of an 04STI. I have an 03WRX anyone have a clue how hard or if it would work?? If so directions on how to install it..

Apr 7, 2004 | 11:46 AM

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Yes, an STi intercooler will work. Try to search and you should find some good info on the swap.

Apr 7, 2004 | 12:12 PM

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not very hard at all...just remember the steps you took to remove the stock intercooler and just do the same in reverse order.

Apr 7, 2004 | 12:35 PM

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The install won't take long at all. But just so you know, you probably won't notice much of a performance difference because you still have the stock turbo pushing the same amount of boost. If you threw an aftermartet turbo in there, then you'd reap all the benefits.

Apr 7, 2004 | 01:20 PM

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These guys haven't done the reading they're telling you to do...

This is what I learned when thinking about getting one of these.

The USDM STi IC requires that you use the USDM STi brackets (or modify yours) to properly mount it.

The JDM STi IC (which is also bigger), bolts in perfectly. Go figure.

Apr 7, 2004 | 01:20 PM

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So from what your saying it would be a waste of money to put an STI innercooler on a stock WRX with a stock turbo...if thats the case would i notice a difference if i just change my hoses to Silicon ones.

Apr 7, 2004 | 01:21 PM

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If you're planning to mod further...it's not a waste. But in terms of bang for the buck, you won't really feel much on the stock turbo with stock boost. And you definitely won't feel anything from IC hoses.

Apr 7, 2004 | 01:24 PM

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Thanks for all the input this is great..

Apr 7, 2004 | 01:26 PM

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Well...

Since i'm not plaining on going with this whole idea of the STI innercooler.. I figured this could help someone else out if they are... You only have 6 days left on this.. its on ebay heres the URL
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

Apr 7, 2004 | 01:29 PM

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Alright so bang for buck

would changing the uppipe make any different...

Apr 7, 2004 | 01:37 PM

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Alright so bang for buck would changing the uppipe make any different...

Absolutely. An uppipe is probably THE best bang for the buck mod you can make. Your butt dyno will thank you!

Apr 7, 2004 | 01:43 PM

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alright so maybe i will do an uppipe & a downpipe...

I take it, I should go with a high Cat so i can pass emissions?

Apr 7, 2004 | 04:29 PM

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I also had found a USDM STI with only 500 miles on it. I found it from other member in the other forum and he was asking for $320 shipped. Since I noticed that I couldn't drop it it directly. I let it go. If you really want the intercooler, go with JDM.:banana: