06 intercooler question (with pic) i need a flange

Saskatoon Subaru · Post by **Saskatoon Subaru** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:48 pm

so i got my intercooler today and i'm pretty excited, but i have maybe a dumb question, whats this hole for?

kleinkid · Post by **kleinkid** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:09 am

That flange is for your recirc valve, or BOV, what ever you decide to use. Look at some of the posts with pictures of IC's like yours to see how others have fabricated a flange to work there.

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8 ... ey_ic3.jpg

For example.

Saskatoon Subaru · Post by **Saskatoon Subaru** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:12 am

how do i make it work with a stock setup

stipro · Post by **stipro** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:37 am

I made a flange with a 90 elbow on it running over top of the TB connection. Here is a pic

Saskatoon Subaru · Post by **Saskatoon Subaru** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:51 am

how did you make one, is there anyway i could buy one?

adema2626 · Post by **adema2626** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:55 am

Nice looking flange you made there did you do the welding your self?

Saskatoon Subaru · Post by **Saskatoon Subaru** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:23 am

anyone maybe have one laying around?

chochocho · Post by **chochocho** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 12:16 am

still need the flange if we are to go aftermarket bov?

SuperRallyRoo · Post by **SuperRallyRoo** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:34 am

I'm going to have one of those made monday, I frikin HATE my BOV...

macipusy · Post by **macipusy** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:19 pm

I got one on ebay for like 12 bucks....

ThreeEyedBandit · Post by **ThreeEyedBandit** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:55 pm

I used one of these from my local Lowes, without the o-ring and foam piece. I will try to get a picture tonight.

Matt

asc_up · Post by **asc_up** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:27 pm

got that picture yet?

ThreeEyedBandit · Post by **ThreeEyedBandit** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:18 am

Here it is, the only difference is the engine is in a 85 GL wagon so I can have the intercooler sit farther back for the coolant tank. The hardest part was just getting the nut to 'sinch' down in the inside of the intercooler. I just used my finger to get it lined up then used a stereo removal tool to hold the nut while I tightened it down.

Matt

Adam West · Post by **Adam West** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:00 am

Wow, that looks terrific! Jackpot!! The 69 cent question is what is that piece called and where at Lowes did you get it? Please, the more info the better...

Oh, and what's it made of PVC? Can it handle extreme temps?...

ThreeEyedBandit · Post by **ThreeEyedBandit** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:31 am

It is found the the electrical conduit section, called a 3/4" 90 Degree Connector. Lowes #116027, here is the link to their page.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=p ... LN20EA-CTN

Matt

Adam West · Post by **Adam West** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:18 am

Uh, I'll be heading down there tomorrow for that sweetheart....

So how hard do you crank it down and I'm not sure I know what a stereo removal tool looks like but I think it's a needlenose with right angled tips...

However, I'm not sure if this material is rated for engine temps?

Folks, what do you think we're talking here for ambient temps?

This gives some temp rating for the material...

http://www.carlon.com/Master%20Catalog/ ... ochure.pdf

Thanks again for posting. If this works out this will save a lot of folks grief.

AW

Arctic Assassian · Post by **Arctic Assassian** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 10:05 am

thats one dope lookin peice.

ThreeEyedBandit · Post by **ThreeEyedBandit** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:09 pm

I have been running it for two months so far and no problems yet. I think the temps will be fine since it it on the opposite side of the turbo/exhaust, and the scoop keep cooler air moving down and lets the hot air keep moving out the top when not moving.

The useful part of the stereo removal tool is just a piece of 1/16"x1/4" metal with a short 90deg. bend on one end used to hole the nut inplace, then keep it from rotating. This work well just kind of a pain to install.

Matt

asc_up · Post by **asc_up** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:34 am

Are you using the stock VF11?

How did you hook the Y-pipe up to it (since it has the clocked outlet)?

ThreeEyedBandit · Post by **ThreeEyedBandit** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:41 am

Yes I am running the stock VF-11, I had to fab up a short charge tube to the intercooler to run the clocked outlet. I will get pictures this weekend of the pipe for people to see.

Matt

ThreeEyedBandit · Post by **ThreeEyedBandit** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:47 am

I just beveled the non-threaded portion where it attaches to the intercooler so it will seat down to the BPV hole, and then just snugged it down fairly tight. This week I will get another one and do a quick write up on how I installed it.

Adam West wrote:
So how hard do you crank it down and I'm not sure I know what a stereo removal tool looks like but I think it's a needlenose with right angled tips...

AW

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:53 am

update?
i just got my 06 tmic and i wanna put it in BAD.
thanks

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:25 am

ok just got the plastic part from lowes, to do the recirc as i dont have a BOV..unless the car comes stock with one i dont know about.

thats the only part you need for the install right?
i have the o6 wrx TMIC

Adam West · Post by **Adam West** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:39 am

I think you need the turbo XS blowoff adapter plate or an eBay version of one.

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/tu ... p-126.html

But double check with the Brat guy.

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:03 am

i hope i dont have to pay that much,

could i do something else to make it work?
i dont have any welding equipment....except for jb weld

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06 intercooler question (with pic) i need a flange

06 intercooler question (with pic) i need a flange