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Whee! Look what I just got!
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 6:04 am
by syphon
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
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 6:19 am
by THAWA
it's going to be a bitch to check your tranny/diff.
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 8:11 am
by LegacyPunk
Nice!, But watch that bypass valves clearance with the throttle cables.
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:47 am
by syphon
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 7:31 am
by BAC5.2
What the hell is wrong with the turbo-IC pipe?
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 4:09 pm
by vrg3
It looks kinda like there's foam insulation wrapped around it secured with electrical tape.
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:18 pm
by NuwanD
nice find, and at a good price to boot!
that'll fit well since it's narrower and thinner than the wrx one
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 7:51 pm
by syphon
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:16 pm
by scottzg
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:24 pm
by BAC5.2
Yep, and electrical tape smells awful when it burns. *gag*
intercooler
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:41 pm
by napstermike
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
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:10 am
by dzx
anyone else have problems with the link?
pic
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:27 am
by napstermike
something is wrong with the link. can someone post pics for me? thanks
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 1:33 am
by J-MoNeY
Yeah, just email me the pic.
jb_boosted@yahoo.com
Pics from napstermike
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 4:12 am
by J-MoNeY
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 7:45 am
by jake15
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
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:06 pm
by napstermike
i was just putting it in there to size things up. i still need to move the coolant tank and get some hoses together.
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:08 pm
by syphon
How are you planning on dealing with the BOV?
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 12:50 am
by QuickDrive
Crap, that looks stock.... and brand new!
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 4:51 am
by J-MoNeY
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.
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 4:55 am
by legacy92ej22t
Holy crap that's a clean motor. How many miles are on it?
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 4:56 am
by J-MoNeY
Pffst. I'll post pics of my engine tomorrow. That will impress you.
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 5:29 am
by napstermike
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.
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 5:34 am
by J-MoNeY
Curious..what kind of turbo's are they. Vf39's?
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 7:00 am
by jake15
new legacy turbos have a VF-40 i believe.
