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Finally...
got my Saab 900 intercooler installed. Holy crap, what a difference! I was already running 11-12 psi without an i/c and it pulled pretty hard but now with the i/c it pulls super hard! The sound is crazy. The DV is really, really loud as well as the turbo. Now all I have to do is a FCD setup.
I was hoping to install my WRX hoodscoop over the weekend too but fixing my coolant tank and doing the i/c install took a long time. It took me and 2 friend about 7 hours to do all the work (thanks guys). I have a little sanding and a couple more coats of paint to do on the scoop anyways.
I was hoping to install my WRX hoodscoop over the weekend too but fixing my coolant tank and doing the i/c install took a long time. It took me and 2 friend about 7 hours to do all the work (thanks guys). I have a little sanding and a couple more coats of paint to do on the scoop anyways.
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Dude, your car looks and runs awesome. Those new tires look great on that beeotch. Hell, the ic looks good just sitting in the engine compartment let alone it seems like it's quite a bit faster. One thing I really like about the body is that black moulding under the front bumper. I don't know, I just think it adds a nice effect. Not to ramble on but I also think the legacy logo would look sharp under the rear triangle.
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Thanks Padishar. The new wheels and tires do look good don't they, and the Saab 900 i/c looks like oem. It is faster and accelerates much harder under the same boost. Not sure about the badges, I may end up going the badgeless route. I already removed both badges from the trunk lid years ago and may end up removing the front badge and try to do some kinda custom grill. I think the Legacy badges under the rear side triangle
windows look sharp but probably won't add them to my 92.
windows look sharp but probably won't add them to my 92.
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Hmm...lets see. I used a silicon adapter from a CAI setup to hook the i/c outlet to the TB. IIRC it was 2-3/4" on the TB side and 2-3/8" on the i/c side. Cost me around $14. The shop was really cool to do this for me, the CAI hadn't sold in a long time so they let me buy just that part then they would reorder the hose piece. If I would have ordered it it would have cost me $38. I used 2" ID aluminized pipe ( cost $5 but I have a lot left) from the turbo to the i/c. I used the existing piece from the compressor outlet to the TB to make the bend. So I cut the stock plastic intake piece where it was at the right angle used 2-3/8" heater hose ($10 for a foot) to connect the pipe to the plastic piece off the turbo using two hose clamps. Then used another piece of heater hose to connect the pipe to the inlet on the i/c, again using two hose clamps. For the DV I got an adapter that was threaded on one side and lipped for a hose on the other ($7-8 ). I don't remember exactly what size it was but it's the same size as the stock one coming off the plastic intake piece by the TB. We used a torch to make a hole in the aluminized pipe, cut the threads off the adapter
and welded it into place. Then trimmed the DV hosing to make it fit as it needed to be much shorter. There is a small vac hose that comes off the bottom of the DV which will need extended also. Now my setup sits really tight in there so I (people will probably say you shouldn't do this) didn't make any type of bracket or anything to mount the i/c to the firewall or anything else. I can e-mail you pics of the setup if you want or if someone will host them for me I'll post them. Hope this helps and it what you were asking for.
and welded it into place. Then trimmed the DV hosing to make it fit as it needed to be much shorter. There is a small vac hose that comes off the bottom of the DV which will need extended also. Now my setup sits really tight in there so I (people will probably say you shouldn't do this) didn't make any type of bracket or anything to mount the i/c to the firewall or anything else. I can e-mail you pics of the setup if you want or if someone will host them for me I'll post them. Hope this helps and it what you were asking for.
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With all the people putting the Saab 900 ic's on their legacy's someone should put together a detailed step by step thread on how it's done. Basically combine all the information into one pool so when I do mine it'll be nice and easy
I'm probably going to tackle this project next year at some point, after I get used to subarus engine bays. My first one and I've already got a mod list as long as my arm.
Oh, and some acronyms, is there a thread that describes em all?
I've been guessing mostly, and got stuck again. DV?
I'm probably going to tackle this project next year at some point, after I get used to subarus engine bays. My first one and I've already got a mod list as long as my arm.
Oh, and some acronyms, is there a thread that describes em all?
I've been guessing mostly, and got stuck again. DV?
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Lets see.. DV is for Diverter Valve. A lot of people call it a BOV(blow off valve) but it's not. A BOV vents to atmosphere. Air bypass valve is a general term that covers all styles. I/C is for intercooler. TMIC is for top mount intercooler, FMIC is for front mount intercooler. TB is for throttle body. CAI is for cold air intake. ID is for inside diameter. IIRC is for IF I Recall Correctly. There's probably many more but that's a few.
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Thanks! You've got mail.QuickDrive wrote:BTW, Matt, I will host your pics.
MTK, hey I didn't even see your previous post, you must have snuck it in while I was typing, so I wasn't trying to come off condescending.
-Matt
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Wow! That was quick, thanks. You guys keep sneaking in posts on me I guess that's why you're quickdraw huh?
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It's a C.E.S. Racing Systems DP03 twin dump. It's part of a fullDizzy wrote:Sorry for the OT, but what downpipe is that?
turbo-back 3" mandrel bent stainless steel exhaust I won at the SCCA STPR last spring . The DP is ceramic coated and has a boost enhancement plate to help seperate the wastegate and exhaust turbine gases. Pretty sweet setup.
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I think I got it!!!
I'm finally feeling confident that I know what's going on in those photos on the first page..
I don't think I'll have a problem making this setup at all
I don't think I'll have a problem making this setup at all
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Do you have to remove the turbo 'chimney' to install this?
I was thinking, since the i/c is so short (side to side) that you could just use half the scoop to divert air over it.
I was thinking, since the i/c is so short (side to side) that you could just use half the scoop to divert air over it.
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I do not think it is neccesary to remove the turbo chimney (mines removed because of my DP) but you will have to remove the inner part of the hood scoop so that the intercooler gets air.
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shoot, the chimney won't fit with that downpipe?
hmm, I'm going to have to modify it.
hmm, I'm going to have to modify it.
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Matt - How is that thing fitted to the firewall? Did you have to move the ignitor?
I might have to go to Mineke and have them weld me the DV "bung" I'll have to see what happens tomorrow.
I might have to go to Mineke and have them weld me the DV "bung" I'll have to see what happens tomorrow.
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It fit so tight that I didn't mount it to the firewall....yet. It's not as snug as it used to be because it's wearing into the firewall paint. I'll have to fab some sort of mounting bracket very soon.
Yes, the ignitor needs moved along with the wiring that goes to it. To move the wiring just unclip it from the firewall and push it down. This is also what I did to the ignitor. It's just pushed down below the I/C.
IIRC Vikash actually relocated his ignitor to the passengerside strut tower so he may be a good one to talk to about it.
Yes, the ignitor needs moved along with the wiring that goes to it. To move the wiring just unclip it from the firewall and push it down. This is also what I did to the ignitor. It's just pushed down below the I/C.
IIRC Vikash actually relocated his ignitor to the passengerside strut tower so he may be a good one to talk to about it.
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'96 Outback 5mt.
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Oh ya, the DV bung is the hardest part of the install. Having a shop weld it in for you will probably save you some heartache.
-Matt
'92 SS 5mt. All go and no show. Sold :(
'94 Audi UrS4 Modded (new project)
'96 Outback 5mt.
'07 Legacy 2.5i SE
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Oh... and I hope the fucker get bunked with Gunter, arrested for raping Gorillas.[/quote]
'92 SS 5mt. All go and no show. Sold :(
'94 Audi UrS4 Modded (new project)
'96 Outback 5mt.
'07 Legacy 2.5i SE
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