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Stockest looking IC setup?
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:14 pm
by Ghost
Weird question I know, but living in CA it needs to look OEM to pass smog visual inspection. A crooked IC jammed in, or lines floating are huge red flags. I also plan to go TD05 in the future.
So what do you guys suggest? I know half of it is how much work I put into the install, but I want to start from a good place with things that fit or nearly fit. Cost takes a back seat to stock appearance.
Re: Stockest looking IC setup?
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:01 pm
by Someperson
Re: Stockest looking IC setup?
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:48 pm
by kimokalihi
You'll want to source a slanty intercooler for the closest look to stock. Jdm ej20g intercooler, that is.
Re: Stockest looking IC setup?
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:06 am
by georryan
Yeah slant is good and probably easiest. There is a Saab intercooler many have used as well. I have an AWIC which is more work to set up but looks completely stock and the smog guys never even notice it. It even has a Subaru sticker on it.
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Re: Stockest looking IC setup?
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:58 am
by Ghost
I noticed you have to ditch your A/C for this setup. I rather not do that.
georryan wrote:Yeah slant is good and probably easiest. There is a Saab intercooler many have used as well. I have an AWIC which is more work to set up but looks completely stock and the smog guys never even notice it. It even has a Subaru sticker on it.
Any pics?
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Is any of the JDM/EDM EJ20T AWIC equipment direct fit? I am intrigued by the idea because I can imagine most smog techs will take a look at it, decide they have no idea what it is and move on.
Re: Stockest looking IC setup?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:18 am
by georryan
I had some, but the host has since disappeared and I lost all the photos, I'll see if I can dig them up or take some more and post them up for you.
Re: Stockest looking IC setup?
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:29 am
by Legacy777
Yup,
THe overseas AWIC looks completely stock and says Subaru on it
http://www.main.experiencetherave.com/s ... CN4864.JPG
Re: Stockest looking IC setup?
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:58 am
by Ghost
that would do it, and be somewhat unique among turbo cars.
Re: Stockest looking IC setup?
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:53 pm
by Ghost
second question, does anybody know where to find a RS AWIC?
Re: Stockest looking IC setup?
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:32 pm
by sqc151
lol, i just sold an entire awic kit.
i would definitly go with a awic kit for the coolness or the 06-07 wrx tmic for the budgetness.
