forester intercooler

billc · Post by **billc** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 12:10 am

Hi everyone. I wanted to share my latest project with the group because it worked out so well.I installed an intercooler from a forester xt onto my old sport sedan. It fits into the engine bay really nicely, it also sits directly under the scoop. I had to shorten the clutch m.c. but other than that and buying a couple of silicone hoses it was a fairly painless install. I had already had a couple of different intercoolers on it so all the other stuff had been done already(a.c hose under the dogbone.relocated ignitor etc.).This is the intercooler that comes on the 06 wrx and it is smaller than the old ones so I would think that these will become available as people upgrade to bigger intercoolers.I am really happy with the way it looks and performs.I wish I could post pictures but I am to stupid with the internet to figure it out.

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:45 am

Awesome. This is with the stock turbo? Could you by any chance come up with a list of the hoses you had to use?

If you're having trouble posting the pictures up, you could email them to me (vikashgoel at gmail dot com) and I'll post them for you. I would really like to see them.

greg donovan · Post by **greg donovan** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 7:47 am

cool. ever since i saw that these were a bit smaller i have been wiating for people to start selling them.

how does it work with the coolant expansion tank?

you going to be at OFPR in late august?

billc · Post by **billc** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 1:41 am

Not the stock turbo. It is a tdo4 from a usdm wrx.Coolant tank had been relocated already from other intercooler installs. I did have to fabricate a fitting for the b.o.v. outlet. After I did that I saw bacically the same thing for sale on e-bay cheap.

Vrg3 what resolution pictures work the best?I will take some pictures and send them to you.BillC.

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:26 pm

Any resolution is fine; just send the best you have, I guess. I'll manipulate them as needed.

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:55 pm

Thanks to THAWA for hosting. Click to view larger; if these don't work, use this link: http://www.thawa.net/gallery2/v/vrg3/billc/).

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:58 pm

Neat stuff!

So that's a Samco silicone replacement for the stock y-pipe? Is that the same piece as for 02-05 WRX intercoolers?

What's the little black pipe attached to the Y-shaped hose?

Did you have to make or buy an adapter to attach the 19mm hose for the blowoff valve?

Be careful with how you've relocated the coolant tank. When I did that I had problems sometimes with the engine rocking on its mounts and pushing the radiator cap up into the hood. The pressure was enough to make it leak.

billc · Post by **billc** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:05 am

That is indeed a samco hose for the y pipe, and it is a 02-05 wrx model. The black pipe is just a piece of exhuast pipe painted black.I dont remember the i.d-o.d. I made the adaptor for the b.o.v.
I saw something very similar on e-bay after i finished. They only wanted 10 bucks for it,so if I would have seen that first I probably would have went that route.I kept the program for theb.o.v. plate so i could make another if someone needed one. I know about the coolant tank.I had a jdm a/w i.c. on there before this one and I also had the ductwork under the scoop still on there and the tank would bounce off the ductwork. I removed the ductwork and lowered the tank a bit. Since then I havent seen any coolant on top of the tank. Thanks a million for helping me with the pictures.

BillC

Dr.Outback · Post by **Dr.Outback** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:53 pm

billc wrote: I had to shorten the clutch m.c. but other than that and buying a couple of silicone hoses it was a fairly painless install.

I've been waiting to do this mod for over a year. I just wanted someone to go first.

How did you "shorten" the clutch master cylinder?

Adam West · Post by **Adam West** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:34 pm

This is great! Planning something similar in the coming months and stockpiling parts...

You wrote: Clip<I made the adaptor for the b.o.v.
I saw something very similar on e-bay after i finished.>

Could you post the link to that part on eBay?

Thanks again for sharing!

billc · Post by **billc** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:06 am

I shortened the resevior with a bandsaw, but a hacksaw would work just fine. It is held on with hose clamp. I simply removed it,cut some off the bottom ,put it back on,and the bled the system.I have had no issues with the reduced fluid capacity and I drive the car 70+ miles a day. I also beat the crap out if the car.

As far as the bov adapter goes, go to ebay motors and type in
subaru turbo bov adapter and the piece should come up. BillC

IronMonkeyL255 · Post by **IronMonkeyL255** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:31 am

I believe that piece is the one I bought for my '02 WRX i/c install......

Adam West · Post by **Adam West** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:31 am

How did you decide to use the stock recirc. BOV vs. an aftermarket one? Was space the main issue? Has anyone moved the coolant tank to a completely new place to give room for the BOV - feasible? Worth it? Can the OEM BO system handle lots of boost and is the aftermarket BOV merely bling or personal taste, other issues(may be an entire other conversation...)? Thanks in advance for any insight, Adam

Adam West · Post by **Adam West** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:45 am

Never mind. Just search BOVs and think I've got some reading to do...Not fancied much here I take it. Again, nice work... Cheers, A

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