Basically I wanna set mine up like this. I plan on doing a front mount just like this, but with a Saab one. Now, can it be done by just bolting it up or will it require more work? Here is another view although this is with this guys non stock manifold
Last edited by Spud-GT on Mon Nov 08, 2004 4:24 am, edited 1 time in total.
That first picture looks like the one where instead of reversing the manifold the guy just put a block-off plate where the throttle body used to go and attached a new throttle body flange on the other side.
In both those examples, they kept the power steering pump and moved the alternator to where the A/C compressor used to go. I don't know if that'll work with an actually reversed manifold, but it might.
Phil - I think he means the Saab 9000 front mount. It's a substantial intercooler. A lot like the big Volvo one:
No, not the usual Saab intercooler that everyone uses for a top mount. And the idea of which intercooler to use is still being pushed around.
So where could I move the powersteering to? I dont have ac but the intercooler piping would most likely take up that space. And what about the IAC valve? What would I have to do with that?
If you do the block-off-and-make-new-flange thingie then you can keep the stock IAC valve.
Even if you reverse it you might be able to fit the IAC valve behind the alternator or whatever's in that spot. Then you just have to run a long 3/4" hose to the intake before the compressor.
I think anyone who bothers with the custom work needed to reverse the manifold just switches to aftermarket engine management anyway.
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Damn, not that big, lol. Do you think it would just be easier to just plumb a front mount the traditional subaru way? Im thinking about going back to a stock WRX turbo but I'll be running a 3 inch turbo back with 0 cats.
What is wrong with your car?
For the work it would take to reverse the manifold I don't think it would be worth it. If it was me I'd do it the subaru way.
Don't know much about the IC, I'll check into it and see if it flows well. Big isn't the most important thing.
if your thinking about getting rid of the car its deffinitly not worth the effort to flip the maniflod. another problem you will run into is hood clearence with our manifolds.
-jason
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the huge-ass saab IC actually comes from a 9000, and although it cools well, it actually resticts flow a bit. My roomie (a saab freak) went with a custom spearco unit which cools almost as well, but freely flows much more air (i.e. less lag). Considering the location of the stock a/c and radiator on the legacy, I don't think the 9000 IC would be a very good choice. Plus, its hard to hide that ugly plumbing that hangs down underneath.
Basically I wanna set mine up like this. I plan on doing a front mount just like this, 
but with a Saab one. Now, can it be done by just bolting it up or will it require more work? Here is another view although this is with this guys non stock manifold 
