US vs. JDM STi tmic??
US vs. JDM STi tmic??
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I believe the JDM unit is 40% bigger than the USDM WRX and 14% bigger than the USDM STI.
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Originally posted by MPJ Performance
I believe the JDM unit is 40% bigger than the USDM WRX and 14% bigger than the USDM STI.
Mike
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I believe the JDM unit is 40% bigger than the USDM WRX and 14% bigger than the USDM STI.
Mike
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When will you guys be getting a jdm one in stock
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We have a used one available right now, $475 with Y pipe and so on.
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If you install a JDM STi TMIC, make sure to check for clearance---lack of, that is, at the firewall. The A/C lines may(will) have to be bent/re-routed/padded in order to prevent damage to them.
Be sure to look at where the inlet ducts may rub and not just the endtank. I had the small A/C line on the drivers side rub through at the inlet duct, and the large line on the passengers side above the service valve needed to be heavily padded to prevent damage.
I would also strongly recomend an STi hoodscoop and an STi splitter.
I got a Ver.7 STi RA Spec C Air Splitter & Intercooler Seal Kit, which is a VERY lightweight aluminum splitter from rallispec.
Perfect fit and the splitter/seal weighs 1.5 pounds MAX.
I had a GT-Spec splitter and it was stainless steel and weighed at least 10 pounds....probably more.
Be sure to look at where the inlet ducts may rub and not just the endtank. I had the small A/C line on the drivers side rub through at the inlet duct, and the large line on the passengers side above the service valve needed to be heavily padded to prevent damage.
I would also strongly recomend an STi hoodscoop and an STi splitter.
I got a Ver.7 STi RA Spec C Air Splitter & Intercooler Seal Kit, which is a VERY lightweight aluminum splitter from rallispec.
Perfect fit and the splitter/seal weighs 1.5 pounds MAX.
I had a GT-Spec splitter and it was stainless steel and weighed at least 10 pounds....probably more.
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Originally posted by Uncle Scotty
The JDM IC fits perfectly...the A/C lines just interfere with it.
The JDM IC fits perfectly...the A/C lines just interfere with it.
(i'm kidding)
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Never known it to be a issues, you move the AC lines like you would for a Cusco bar.
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Miguel, it sounds like you are leaning towards the JDM piece but someone is selling a used USDM STi intercooler with y-piping and OEM BOV for $375 in the For Sale By Members forum.
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