Will a stock GR sti tmic fit a GD sti? Well, I'll let you guys decide.
 

[B][I]Anyhow, I did this test cause I keep hearing people say it won't fit.:) So here we go...............[/I][/B]

[B]Stock GR sti tmic vs GD sti tmic comparison. The bigger unit is the GR core with no throttle body hose.[/B]

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[I][B]Now on to the test fit[/B].:)
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First you will need this 3rd bracket from a GR sti and bolt it on in place like it's shown in the bottom picture, if not you can always fabricate a bracket to extend it out to accommodate for the larger core.
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[B]A quick install tease to see if it fits.[/B]

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AC lines clear. Check[/B]

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[B]Wastegate actuator and etc. clearance. Check[/B]

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[B]So will it fit? I'll let the pictures do the talking[/B].:eyebrows::joker:

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[B]

Ron[/B]

So the only thing you need to fit it is the GR bracket?

Of course it fits!
Nice pics/write up.

Wha!! I want!

You paint the GR TMIC with red STi? I thought they had no STi on them.

Fits in a swapped GC as well! We did have to do a little bit of grinding work on the passenger side GR bracket...but nothing terrible.

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Good job with the writeup!

Niccceeeee. I'll def. have to pick one up.

where did u get the template for the sti on the tmic

[QUOTE=joewagon;3044415]So the only thing you need to fit it is the GR bracket?[/QUOTE]

Yes just the 3rd bracket illustrated in the pictures.:) All other brackets are identical in size/measurement. Now this is only tested in DBW GD cars so I'm not sure if fitment will be the same for the DBC.

Ron

[QUOTE=Paul@dbtuned;3044425]Of course it fits!
Nice pics/write up.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Paul. Gotta contribute to the community sometimes.:)

Ron

[QUOTE=SeaOfGreen;3044450]You paint the GR TMIC with red STi? I thought they had no STi on them.[/QUOTE]


[QUOTE=silverbullet415;3044481]where did u get the template for the sti on the tmic[/QUOTE]

I see some GR sti TMIC with the red sti stenciled/ painted red but I don't know if some come like that from the factory.

Making a template is easy just find the sti emblem word online and print it on a paper. Just cut, cover the tmic properly, and paint. Me and my friends use to these back in the days with our tmic like the spearco tmic for the stealth factor.:eyebrows:

Ron

[QUOTE=doc_randy;3044475]Fits in a swapped GC as well! We did have to do a little bit of grinding work on the passenger side GR bracket...but nothing terrible.

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Good job with the writeup![/QUOTE]

It was just a quick write up all fun intended.:biggrin1: That tmic looks sexy on your GC and fitment looks spot on so you guys did something right.;)

Ron

Nice job Ron!

What did you end up doing for the scoop/splitter?

-- Ed

[QUOTE=EQ Tuning;3060433]Nice job Ron!

What did you end up doing for the scoop/splitter?

-- Ed[/QUOTE]

Ed sorry for the reply but the tmic was actually my friends with a GR sti, I just got bored so hence the quick test fit and install.:lol: But you know me I'm always up to something no good.:p I had it in my car for a few days and was working/planning on modifying a splitter for it but my friend sold it to someone needing it for a griffin retrofit. I had more than 20+ ideas on how to go about it but the final modification would have required some cutting/bending/riveting or welding/painting) and re-using the stock rubber seal with added extra rubber seal to accommodate for the wider splitter opening.:) I can pretty much visualize the splitter by just talking about it.:lol: Anyhow how's the soon to be dad coming along?:)

Ron

[QUOTE=STINGR4;3062679]Ed sorry for the reply but the tmic was actually my friends with a GR sti, I just got bored so hence the quick test fit and install.:lol: But you know me I'm always up to something no good.:p I had it in my car for a few days and was working/planning on modifying a splitter for it but my friend sold it to someone needing it for a griffin retrofit. I had more than 20+ ideas on how to go about it but the final modification would have required some cutting/bending/riveting or welding/painting) and re-using the stock rubber seal with added extra rubber seal to accommodate for the wider splitter opening.:) I can pretty much visualize the splitter by just talking about it.:lol: Anyhow how's the soon to be dad coming along?:)

Ron[/QUOTE]

Haha... the reason I ask is that I've been dreaming up a splitter for this... of course no telling when I'll have any time to actually make it!

The baby is due on 7/7/11... we're very excited to say the least!

Ron, you know of any good mechanics looking for work?

-- Ed