Whee! Look what I just got!

syphon · Post by **syphon** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 6:04 am

Intercooler off a Forester XT. Got a great deal on it over at the USMB... cost me $50

Think it'll fit my Turbo Legacy better than a WRX one will?

Check this pic fo a comparison of the two ICs.

http://home1.gte.net/res0ibjw/IC2.jpg

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 6:19 am

it's going to be a bitch to check your tranny/diff.

LegacyPunk · Post by **LegacyPunk** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:11 am

Nice!, But watch that bypass valves clearance with the throttle cables.

syphon · Post by **syphon** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:47 am

Looks like the only serious problems I'll have is re-routing the BOV. It wont fit where it is now, because it strikes the Throttle Cable.

I think I'm going to have my friend fab. up an adapter of some sort with a bend on it, so I can place the BOV underneath the IC or something.

BAC5.2 · Post by **BAC5.2** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 7:31 am

What the hell is wrong with the turbo-IC pipe?

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 4:09 pm

It looks kinda like there's foam insulation wrapped around it secured with electrical tape.

NuwanD · Post by **NuwanD** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:18 pm

nice find, and at a good price to boot!

that'll fit well since it's narrower and thinner than the wrx one

syphon · Post by **syphon** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 7:51 pm

NuwanD wrote:nice find, and at a good price to boot!

that'll fit well since it's narrower and thinner than the wrx one

It seems like it might fit ok, but the BOV is a big issue though. The WRX's BOV is further to the right, so it clears the Throttle Linkage.

And as for the hose between the Turbo and IC, I think it's wrapped for insulation (since it sits so close to the turbo) to avoid getting it hot, or even melting it. That's just my best guess.

scottzg · Post by **scottzg** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:16 pm

syphon wrote:
And as for the hose between the Turbo and IC, I think it's wrapped for insulation (since it sits so close to the turbo) to avoid getting it hot, or even melting it. That's just my best guess.

the packing foam will catch fire.

BAC5.2 · Post by **BAC5.2** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:24 pm

Yep, and electrical tape smells awful when it burns. *gag*

napstermike · Post by **napstermike** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:41 pm

not to hi-jack your thread, but here is how it fits into the engine space. i still have to re-rout the coolant tank but everything pretty much fits up. its my next project that's on my list. I just got done installing a new crate motor in my Legacy along with a 5 speed conversion. this is an awsome car!!! see if this works

http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/41b2b8de ... BB5K6TrIe4

dzx · Post by **dzx** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:10 am

anyone else have problems with the link?

napstermike · Post by **napstermike** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:27 am

something is wrong with the link. can someone post pics for me? thanks

J-MoNeY · Post by **J-MoNeY** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:33 am

Yeah, just email me the pic.

jb_boosted@yahoo.com

J-MoNeY · Post by **J-MoNeY** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 4:12 am

jake15 · Post by **jake15** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 7:45 am

ooooooh, i wish my engine was as clean as yours

is that intercooler all hooked up? it doesnt look the the turbo to i/c pipe is connected

napstermike · Post by **napstermike** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:06 pm

i was just putting it in there to size things up. i still need to move the coolant tank and get some hoses together.

syphon · Post by **syphon** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:08 pm

How are you planning on dealing with the BOV?

QuickDrive · Post by **QuickDrive** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 12:50 am

Crap, that looks stock.... and brand new!

J-MoNeY · Post by **J-MoNeY** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 4:51 am

napstermike wrote:i was just putting it in there to size things up. i still need to move the coolant tank and get some hoses together.

Here's those other pics dude. I didn't know where you wanted them. Just quote me and copy and paste the link where you want it.

legacy92ej22t · Post by **legacy92ej22t** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 4:55 am

Holy crap that's a clean motor. How many miles are on it?

J-MoNeY · Post by **J-MoNeY** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 4:56 am

Pffst. I'll post pics of my engine tomorrow. That will impress you.

napstermike · Post by **napstermike** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 5:29 am

J-MoNeY, thank you for posting the pics for me. As for the engine, that had 0 miles on it. It came from a crate. i'm working on putting a '05 legacy turbo on it with the intercooler. couple more weeks it should be done.

J-MoNeY · Post by **J-MoNeY** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 5:34 am

Curious..what kind of turbo's are they. Vf39's?

jake15 · Post by **jake15** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 7:00 am

new legacy turbos have a VF-40 i believe.

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