Problems while installing an 06 intercooler
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Problems while installing an 06 intercooler
Ok, so i got all the easy stuff taken care off. Relocated my Coolant tank A'la SubaruNation, Tucked A/C and wire loom under the pitch stop, remounted the ignitor chip.
Now for the problems, the clutch master resivoir. What the hell should i do with it? I dont have the offset one, and im kinda nervous about cutting it. From where i have it, it shouldnt be MUCH of a problem just leaving it alone, but its one of the thing thats holding my intercooler too high.
Also, how the hell am i supposed to get the intercooler to match up with the Turbo Outlet? i mean, i know imma need some hoses, but for the stock y pipe, do i need to cut it? what sort of combination of hoses do i need to make it fit?? nothing ive read explained it clearly enough. Seems as though i might need 3 pieces of hosing, 1 in particular being a 45* one.
After i get this all figured out, ill post my build with details.
Now for the problems, the clutch master resivoir. What the hell should i do with it? I dont have the offset one, and im kinda nervous about cutting it. From where i have it, it shouldnt be MUCH of a problem just leaving it alone, but its one of the thing thats holding my intercooler too high.
Also, how the hell am i supposed to get the intercooler to match up with the Turbo Outlet? i mean, i know imma need some hoses, but for the stock y pipe, do i need to cut it? what sort of combination of hoses do i need to make it fit?? nothing ive read explained it clearly enough. Seems as though i might need 3 pieces of hosing, 1 in particular being a 45* one.
After i get this all figured out, ill post my build with details.
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don't be afraid to cut the reservoir. about an inch off the bottom is what i did.
i got nothing when it comes to plumbing to the VF11. I was defeated in that regard also...
i got nothing when it comes to plumbing to the VF11. I was defeated in that regard also...
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ok, Cut the MC, intercooler sits more perpendicular now. But i still cant get the damned turbo outlet to mate up to the intercooler.
I have done my research, but i have NO idea how the hell anyone managed to ever get them to match up. I bought the 8338 napa hose, i have silicone elbows, piping, and everything.
The napa hose bends, the silicone elbow doesnt want to match up.
I need some sort of definative of how people managed to get it to work. Like where on the stock Y-Pipe did you cut, how do you have it connected to whatever degree elbow, and what do you have connected to the turbo outlet.
Please dont tell me to look, cause i have. I have tried 3 different ways as shown, but without an accurate description this is becoming very frustrating
I have done my research, but i have NO idea how the hell anyone managed to ever get them to match up. I bought the 8338 napa hose, i have silicone elbows, piping, and everything.
The napa hose bends, the silicone elbow doesnt want to match up.
I need some sort of definative of how people managed to get it to work. Like where on the stock Y-Pipe did you cut, how do you have it connected to whatever degree elbow, and what do you have connected to the turbo outlet.
Please dont tell me to look, cause i have. I have tried 3 different ways as shown, but without an accurate description this is becoming very frustrating
Are you using the VF11?
It's just going to be a pain.....these things don't go together easily.
It's just going to be a pain.....these things don't go together easily.
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Sorry, I should have clarified WHICH turbo you are using.
The VF-11 is almost impossible, unless you have the time to visualize what bends and what size hoses you need. It is purely custom on each car at that point. But the outlet angle almost makes it impossible to use the 06 on the VF-11. At that point, I would source a cheap used TD04 and change it out.
I used a TD05, so it was easy in comparison.
The VF-11 is almost impossible, unless you have the time to visualize what bends and what size hoses you need. It is purely custom on each car at that point. But the outlet angle almost makes it impossible to use the 06 on the VF-11. At that point, I would source a cheap used TD04 and change it out.
I used a TD05, so it was easy in comparison.
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ok, well i do have a td04 laying around. Thing is, i have never installed a turbo nor do i have any idea how to go about it. I do have my Chiltons service manual, and could probably figure it out. The main problem if i recall is just getting a 90* for the inlet? if thats the case then we will see.
As for the td05, what makes it so easy? i know it has the 90* inlet still, but whats different about the outlet?
As for the td05, what makes it so easy? i know it has the 90* inlet still, but whats different about the outlet?
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the TD05 and TD04 (and I think all the turbos that came after the VF11) have an outlet that sits parallel to the ground instead of at an angle
wrx intercoolers were built and plumbed with this geometry in mind so trying to get the plumbing to fit on a VF11 is a challenging custom job where as plumbing to a WRX turbo is more like bolt on
wrx intercoolers were built and plumbed with this geometry in mind so trying to get the plumbing to fit on a VF11 is a challenging custom job where as plumbing to a WRX turbo is more like bolt on
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maybe i should do a HOW-TO for this specifically?
i know i'm not the only one that has doe this to the vf11...
and you don't have to cut the MC or whatever, i KNOW i didn't.
send me a pic of your problem and i will help you out for sure
i know i'm not the only one that has doe this to the vf11...
and you don't have to cut the MC or whatever, i KNOW i didn't.
send me a pic of your problem and i will help you out for sure
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yeah basically, I have no idea where you could find one. What materials were you looking at? Plastic stuff or metal stuff? The plumbing section might have more options for you. If not, you are going to have to scour the web for something or maybe try and find somewhere that deals with REALLY small exhausts who would have that
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i used a radiator hose and i had a Plastic piece that made an airtight seal around it.
here is a pic:
i ran the radiator hose from the weird rubber deal to the BPV.. then to the intercooler.
here is a pic:
i ran the radiator hose from the weird rubber deal to the BPV.. then to the intercooler.
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93forestpearl wrote:Keep up the good work. You'll never know what you are capable of unless you push yourself.
Didn't notice the arrow on the bypass valve, did you?SubaruNation wrote:here team:
you can see the plastic pipe (well it used to be rubber i guess lol) that fits over either side of the BPV and then i used rad hose over the top of that.
anything will work really as long as you make a good seal
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guess not, just fixed that.
you get the basic idea of what i did however to create the seal since that was the morel of this story. not the snide comments by scuzzy
you get the basic idea of what i did however to create the seal since that was the morel of this story. not the snide comments by scuzzy
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93forestpearl wrote:Keep up the good work. You'll never know what you are capable of unless you push yourself.