WRX IC install - no hammering - stock turbo

rallysam · Post by **rallysam** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:15 pm

OK I'm back in London so I was able to re-post all the pictures. Some are on page 1 and some are on page 3.

I obviously can't fix the broken links in vrg3's and BAC5.2's posts, but at least my whole writeup is in one piece again.

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:42 pm

you used the 07/07 tmic correct?
[rallysam]

rallysam · Post by **rallysam** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:19 pm

You mean 2007? No it was from a bugeye generation WRX

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:17 pm

yeah i meant 06/07 my bad.
ok cool thanks!

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:55 pm

SubaruNation wrote:

gt2.5turbo wrote:th hose number is NAPA HOSE 8338. once you see the hose you will know what side to use. I cut my stock y-pipe after the ridges sith enought left to fit enough hose to fit in an exhuast pipe reducer to use to connect the hose to the turbo. the ypipe to exhaust piping hose was just a random rad. hose NAPA had that was big enough to fit over the ypipe. The site is down other wise id post a pic of the hose.

Yeah putting the ac under the pitchstop worked great
i know how to put everything together, im just worried about cutting another* 30$ hose the wrong way.

if anyone can interpret the red, that would be sweet.

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:47 pm

rallysam wrote:Update: Now with less ghetto! (but still a little)

Much thanks to gearboxtech.com (the shop Phil works at) because they
came up with most of this.

1) Completely kink-free intercooler piping from the stock turbo to the WRX intercooler. Woo hoo! Now it doesn't whistle like crazy anymore!
* 1 blue, silicone TurboXS 90 degree elbow coming off the turbo outlet (45mm diameter I think).
* 1 red Samco silicone y-pipe for WRX connecting to the intercooler ducts. Note - Cut off the bend that went to the WRX turbo if you are using the stock turbo.
* 1 metal pipe, mandrel-bent, 45 degrees
* for extra ghetto look, be sure to avoid matching your colors.

2) Oil catch can mounted to the fire wall. Aside from the normal benefits, I think my shop did it so they could get all the PCV lines out of the way so they could run the intercooler pipes the way they wanted to.

3) Coolant tank: started leaking. Replaced with a WRX tank and relocated it as described in this thread:
http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic. ... 332#151332
Here's a pic:

4) BOV adaptor: replaced Vikash's homemade plumbing adaptor with a TurboXS flange and 90 degree elbow. Note - if you want to keep the stock BOV - this elbow worked great. i just ran a hose from the elbow to the stock BOV. But, I eventually threw on a TurboVS recirc. valve:

5) A silicone sheet under the intercooler to stop it from banging around and wearing away as described in this thread:
http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?t=24497

on the mandrel bent pipe, what was the inner/ outer diameter?
and bump 10x i need this info stat!

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Sun May 18, 2008 7:07 am

Im about to do this except for on a TD04 legacy, Which years of WRX intercoolers work, is this going to be "fun" for me?

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Sun May 18, 2008 7:49 am

94SS_Canada wrote:Im about to do this except for on a TD04 legacy, Which years of WRX intercoolers work, is this going to be "fun" for me?

ha ha you're Fu>|d lol

dont start the install until you have all ALL the parts you need.
you dont have to relocate the coolant tank however. just so you know..

depends if you are doing TMIC FMIC or AWIC..

07/07 wrx TIMC is the easiest

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Sun May 18, 2008 5:57 pm

I just want an air TMIC, im not doing it too much foor performance just because i f"ed my charge pipe and nothing will fit onto that fuckin TD04, so i want an 07 then, anyone got one for me over here in Canada, And i did start the install before all the parts i needed and yes my car is now sitting without an intake, everything is done it just needs a dammed tube from the turbo to the throttle body.

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Sun May 18, 2008 6:04 pm

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... 7+WRX+tmic

Would that one work well, also what are all those lines on it, just for extensions?

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Sun May 18, 2008 10:30 pm

ya that one would work perfect.

by "tube from turbo to throttle body" you mean you need a intercooler right?
you've got a td04 so it will go right on

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Sun May 18, 2008 11:28 pm

I need to close this gap, with an intercooler, fuck it is tight.

And yes, i know it is ghetto

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Mon May 19, 2008 3:50 am

all our cars are ghetto. they are old.

and if you are using the td04/that turbo you have, then the stock 06/07 Y pipe should work and you should fit right in there.

the Y that comes on the 06/07 wrx tmic is bent at the end.

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Mon May 19, 2008 3:52 am

ya see the end of the Y in this shot?
bottom left side corner?
it should fit right onto your turbo.

if it doesn't you're going to have to fab-up some silicon/mandrel bent pipe somehow.

i think it should though

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Mon May 19, 2008 5:15 am

So my Legacy Turbo is the exact same location as any other subaru turbo, Meaning if i got a wrx intercooler it basically be a direct bolt on, You have no idea how much your help means to me and it greatly appreciated!

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Mon May 19, 2008 6:39 am

ya no probs,

it all depends on what turbo you have for the most part.

if you had a vf11 like me, then you would need a mandrel bent 45* pipe and a 90* silicon hose.

lil' different but still the same idea.

you sir are golden

post up some shots when you get it in

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Mon May 19, 2008 6:47 am

oh i will, look for them within the week

Hopefully......

And its A TD04, i thought i said that somewhere, the intercooler i should get by atleast wednesday and if things work out have it done that night,

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Mon May 19, 2008 6:53 am

ya i know you have a TD04.,
i've got a vf11. you dont need to buy xtra stuff b/c of that turbo you have.

the intake outlet is angled differently

if you've got everything lined up and prepared it should take an hour and a half tops.

dont forget to tuck the "dog bone" underneath...the transmission..securing...thing.

i dont know what its called but you know what i mean

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Mon May 19, 2008 6:56 am

Oh okay, Didnt know you were online its midnight here. The Intake inlet on the turbo wasent too hard, its just the damm outlet and i figured after going through this much trouble why not intercool the damm thing

dont forget to tuck the "dog bone" underneath...the transmission..securing...thing. Laughing
i dont know what its called but you know what i mean Rolling Eyes

Actually i dont, you mean that sensor on the bracket?

You didnt say whether or not you liked my Form a Gasket?

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:03 am

yep here too!

uh... there is this eff it i'll make a picture. more coming shortly

wait wtf where is your AC line?

asc_up · Post by **asc_up** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:04 am

The 'dog bone' he's talking about is the metal A/C pipe. You'll see it. It's right by the firewall.

You need to take out your pitch rod (it's the stiff plastic rod that connects your engine to the firewall) and put the A/C line under that. It's easy to do. Then you'll also need to move your igniter. That's the small sensor on the bracket that you referred to.

And the 'Form a Gasket?' Are you talking about your turbo to downpipe goo? Hahaha. If so, then yes it'll work fine. I have the same thing on mine.

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:06 am

Thanks man, goin to bed

What Do you think i should boost at, After getting a boost controller, what do stock wrx boost at, What numbers do you think i could put down? 185, 190? With the exhaust opened up, stock ECU and everything else.

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:09 am

Just read up the Stock WRX boosts at 14 psi, i think 12 should be fine or me, or could i go to 14 after a break in period, this is a used turbo but it has been sitting for a while.

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:11 am

asc_up wrote:The 'dog bone' he's talking about is the metal A/C pipe. You'll see it. It's right by the firewall.

You need to take out your pitch rod (it's the stiff plastic rod that connects your engine to the firewall) and put the A/C line under that. It's easy to do. Then you'll also need to move your igniter. That's the small sensor on the bracket that you referred to.

And the 'Form a Gasket?' Are you talking about your turbo to downpipe goo? Hahaha. If so, then yes it'll work fine. I have the same thing on mine.

aaron is the MAN!! lol

ok here's the dirty:

i was lookin at your pics and do you even have an AC line?
if not don't worry about tucking the bone

and ou will also need to move your ignition wires...
here's a pic of my setup.

you can kind of see my ingition wire mount above my intercooler tword the right top corner of it.

asc_up · Post by **asc_up** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:12 am

12 is the most you can boost at without a fuel cut defender. After that, if you have the exhaust done, intercooler and preferably new Walbro 255 fuel pump you can boost to 14 psi with the stock injectors. No more though, as you'll begin to run lean and create more knock.

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