ebay y-pipe for wrx IC install

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:05 pm

Hey, I plan on buying this y-pipe for my 04 wrx IC and incase it doesn't work out ill just get a 06+ wrx IC. Anyone try out this kit? Think it will work?
Stock turbo btw.
ebay

kimokalihi · Post by **kimokalihi** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:08 pm

That's been discussed here before in another thread. In fact I think I may have been the one asking about that before, I can't remember.

It's been used by members here before but I believe you have to modify it. Like cut it somehow or something.

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:09 pm

oops sorry going to continue searching. Its defintiely possible to modify this y-pipe thats for sure. I guess I better just buy it? Anyone want to jump in and say NO!!!!!!!!!

kimokalihi · Post by **kimokalihi** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:13 pm

Here's my thread.

http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?t=37707

I think that first picture that won't load used to be the picture of what you're talking about.

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:22 pm

Hmm. I think I am better off reselling my 04 wrx IC and just getting the 06 one with the y-pipe.

SLODRIVE · Post by **SLODRIVE** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:24 pm

ericem wrote:oops sorry going to continue searching. Its defintiely possible to modify this y-pipe thats for sure. I guess I better just buy it? Anyone want to jump in and say NO!!!!!!!!!

NO!!!!!!!!!

Get a silicone Y-pipe, they're way easier to work with. Even if you use an '06 intercooler, a silicone Y-pipe for an '02-'05 will make the install easier.

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:25 pm

See my problem is I do not have the aluminum inlets. There $50 a pop!!!!!!

kimokalihi · Post by **kimokalihi** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:33 pm

Just make sure you buy an intercooler with the pipes on it. What turbo are you using? If you're using VF11, you're going to have to modify your y piping anyways.

The silicone y pipes are spendy. I spent like $85 shipped for my samco set. I think it was used too. I may not end up using it though. Now that I have the JDM slanty, we'll see. I have the 02-03 intercooler, the 06-07 intercooler and now the 97 JDM slanty intercooler.

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:46 pm

eek, i have a track day coming up and this time I want the car to be ripping hard, and I am not 100% sure running stage 2 even in normal mode with no IC is safe. Going on the 29th so still have some time. Need to make decisions fast!! So silicone hmm, but I still need the inlets!!

kimokalihi · Post by **kimokalihi** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:52 pm

Just wait, I wouldn't run it without the intercooler. There will always be more track days.

What turbo do you have?

wtdash · Post by **wtdash** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:58 pm

Yes, the silicon Y-pipe is the best, but $$.

You're on the same path as me - one year later.

I bought the Y-pipe in your ebay link (it's cheaper than a year ago!). Installed w/an '06 WRX IC, connected to my TD04. The short/straight piece is too short; I ended up using a 'hump hose' piece to connect it.

The old '02 IC is not an easy fit, as you'll find out on here....as did I and that's why it's for sale.

Td

kimokalihi · Post by **kimokalihi** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:03 pm

Yeah, I've been trying to sell my old 02 intercooler but nobody wants it.

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:51 pm

Well, I looked at mine and it seems like it will fit just fine. I might have to just trim the end of the IC to make a it a tad bit shorter. As long as you have the A/C line that doesn't have that bump in it, it should work and move the igniter. I am on the stock turbo still.

Grr don't want to spend a crap load on the IC. It will be $60 for a intake or $80 and make a 06 wrx IC work with stock inake... Already spent $20 on the 04 wrx IC.

@wtdash: the intake did work with the stock turbo though right? I can get ahold of pipes to extend things.

wtdash · Post by **wtdash** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:58 pm

ericem wrote:
@wtdash: the intake did work with the stock turbo though right? I can get ahold of pipes to extend things.

Not sure what part of the intake you mean....RU Referring to the Y-pipe connection?

Either way, I never ran the stock turbo w/an IC, so can't comment.

I'm actually testing another VF11 tonite, so I'll see how my '06 IC/y-pipe and stock turbo fits...not well, I'm guessing.

TD

n2x4 · Post by **n2x4** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:23 pm

wtdash wrote:...I'll see how my '06 IC/y-pipe and stock turbo fits...not well, I'm guessing.

TD

I'm guessing you'll be right.

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:52 pm

i think ill just use only one of the intakes and block the other so i can just use rad hose should be fine on the bpv side. Got the idea from a friend.

SLODRIVE · Post by **SLODRIVE** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:14 pm

ericem wrote:Grr don't want to spend a crap load on the IC. It will be $60 for a intake or $80 and make a 06 wrx IC work with stock inake... Already spent $20 on the 04 wrx IC.

Lol. Do you honestly think that's a crap load to spend on an intercooler? If you don't do it the right way now I guarantee you'll end up spending more to make it right later. Even $200-300 isn't really much to spend on an intercooler setup considering the power gains vs. not running one. Suck it up and buy what you know you need!

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:23 pm

lol good point.

wtdash · Post by **wtdash** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:44 pm

See if these help - '06 IC, Ebay Y-pipe kit and VF11:

Here it is installed w/a TD05, which is the same/very similar to a TD04:

Y-pipe connection w/'hump' hose:

Y-pipe connection w the ebay kit's straight hose. You can see how it's kinked and short:

Td

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:03 pm

Is it even possibly to hook it up to a stock turbo with any y pipe?! I think I will still try just using rad hose and use only one of the ports.

BSOD2600 · Post by **BSOD2600** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:12 pm

ericem wrote:Is it even possibly to hook it up to a stock turbo with any y pipe?!

Someone has done it before... but the tubing was some crazy angle that required a LOT of time/trial and error.

ericem wrote: I think I will still try just using rad hose and use only one of the ports.

It's going to blow out and won't withstand the heat+oil.

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