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can somebody give me some TMIC info?
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:53 pm
by SubaruNation
rallysam wrote:Update: Now with less ghetto! (but still a little)
Much thanks to gearboxtech.com (the shop Phil works at) because they
came up with most of this.
1) Completely kink-free intercooler piping from the stock turbo to the WRX intercooler. Woo hoo! Now it doesn't whistle like crazy anymore!
* 1 blue, silicone TurboXS 90 degree elbow coming off the turbo outlet (45mm diameter I think).
* 1 red Samco silicone y-pipe for WRX connecting to the intercooler ducts. Note - Cut off the bend that went to the WRX turbo if you are using the stock turbo.
* 1 metal pipe, mandrel-bent, 45 degrees
* for extra ghetto look, be sure to avoid matching your colors.
in this picture
what is the dimeter of the mandrel bent pipe?
i've been working on the 06/07 tmic install for over a month and a half and this is the last piece of info i need... as these pipes are impossible to get.
any help greatly appreciated!!
zach
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:21 pm
by SubaruNation
i went ahead and ordered a 45* mandrel bent pipe with an OD of 1.75 in?...
eh?
somebody has to know this stuff.
i swear to _(insert religious figure)_ that i will write a how-to on this when im done
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:51 pm
by asc_up
I'd say as long as the pipe is between the size of the ID of the turbo outlet and the ID of the Y-pipe you should be set...
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:10 pm
by Arctic Assassian
Just measure the ID of the tubing, with some form of instrument. There's your answer.
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:52 am
by SubaruNation
done, thanks guys.
now all ihave to do is wait MORE....
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:33 am
by Dynamic Entry
Amen dude. I have been looking at my top mount for MONTHS b/c doing custom stuff the first time is hard. twice I have taken everything apart, failed to get the plumbing to line up and had to go back to stock. then WAIT for more parts to come and try it again....
and then I went ahead with clutch etc etc which exhausted my "work-on-the-car" energy supply.... but I am forming my resolve to get this thing intercooled.
Ganbate Yo
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:53 pm
by dscoobydoo
I guess I am confused in the picture EXACTLY what you are doing.
The TD04 should be an easy bolt-up with that Intercooler ( with a minor extension of the intercooler to turbo piping.)
I just took a 2 inch exhaust pipe ( 4 inches long) and welded a small side piece for the diverter valve. that was it.
I can take pics if you want.
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:21 pm
by SubaruNation
i have a vf11.. gey.
and thanks dynamic entry, after classes thursday i should *crossing every part of my body* be golden.
people keep asking me why i waste my time on this car and i tell them to eat a chode,
people that question your motives aren't your friends to begin with.
i really need to burn off my old tires b/c i am having new kumho's put on on thursday.
and maybe later than that if i buy dscooby's rex wheels
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:13 am
by smh0101
lol
Why dont you get a turbo with the 90* Outlet?
Sooo much simpler.
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:20 am
by SubaruNation
smh0101 wrote:lol
Why dont you get a turbo with the 90* Outlet?
Sooo much simpler.
where?
because i did not know about that, i hoestly could have with the extra amount into this project i've paid so far
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:35 am
by asc_up
SubaruNation wrote:smh0101 wrote:lol
Why dont you get a turbo with the 90* Outlet?
Sooo much simpler.
where?
because i did not know about that, i hoestly could have with the extra amount into this project i've paid so far
A used WRX TD04, an STi turbo...anything like that. It just would need a 90* pipe on the tubo inlet. Easy enough...
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:00 pm
by dscoobydoo
I agree. I would try and get a good used one from Nasioc.
Can probably pick one up for under 300.
That way if you get a bigger turbo later, you will not have to do any mods to make it fit.
HELL- THERE ARE 2 FOR SALE HERE ON THE FORUM RIGHT NOW.
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:59 pm
by smh0101
Hey aaron... the 90* inlet fabrication may be too difficult...
just kidding!
Thats why I'm going vf-12.... we part of why...
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:12 pm
by asc_up
Hahahaha I know. I guess clamping a 90* silicone piece to the turbo can be a biiiiit intimidating. Hahahaha.
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:16 pm
by smh0101
We're asses sometimes...
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:01 am
by SubaruNation
ask me if i hate you....both.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:03 am
by smh0101
Agh! You know ya love us!!! (in a non-prison movie kind of way)
lol jk
Hows it all coming back together??
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:10 am
by SubaruNation
still waiting for the ghey pipe to come to the exhaust shop..
hopefully tomorrow!! *crosses everything again*
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:44 am
by smh0101
heres hoping!!
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:48 pm
by SubaruNation
looking like tomorrow...
again.
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:49 pm
by smh0101
Damn... that sucks