Jay,
> -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter, which
replaced
> my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and induction noise
> annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air from the
engine bay .....
>' this subject being debateable'.
> - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1' lenght .
> - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as the pipe slides
> inside this bend for a tight fit).
> -also, this is hard to describe:
> an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a 3" downpipe
to
> connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3" round on the
other
> end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet pipe dia
is.)
> -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where the 'resonator box air
> tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this hole, as luck
will
> have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and the square end
> in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through. this is a nice
> tight fit.
> -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor piece poking
> through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the indicator. cut the
> straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the inner gaurd
> and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down and creates a
> tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it moving. you can
> tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit tight
together.
> -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece where the
> original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer ring held in
> with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these pop rivets and
> remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet hole and you
will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the hole to
match the inlet pipe.
now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and bolt it in. you
> will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite nicely. even has
a
> small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor piece in the
> skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration transfering through
to
> the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this to seal it
> off... i did.
> - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the box on.
> this mod has many benifits.
> - it looks original from the engine bay.
> - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> - it will only draw outside air in.
> -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box inlet.
> - also, the difference in performance between this and the K & N filter?
> .........i couldn't pick it.
> -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter, definately in
> favour of my wallet.
> ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for restriction to the
> turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the resonator box under
> the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box after it
> created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> regards, rod.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
> Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got the STi
> short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two hours and
> had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out, Jason
> didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love it, the
> shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And I belive
> I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any Subaru
> Legacy manual after 1990.
>
> On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the stock air
> box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> appreciated.
>
> Jay
>
>
>
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Ross
STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Rod, I like yourself have an RS Liberty. Is there much difference in performance with this mod, from the standard setup and if so do you perceive it down low? How do I get a hold of that article you mention ( and any other articles on the RS Turbo, for that matter)?
Cheers
Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 19 March 2001 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Jay,
> -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter, which
replaced
> my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and induction noise
> annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air from the
engine bay .....
>' this subject being debateable'.
> - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1' lenght .
> - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as the pipe slides
> inside this bend for a tight fit).
> -also, this is hard to describe:
> an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a 3" downpipe
to
> connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3" round on the
other
> end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet pipe dia
is.)
> -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where the 'resonator box air
> tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this hole, as luck
will
> have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and the square end
> in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through. this is a nice
> tight fit.
> -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor piece poking
> through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the indicator. cut the
> straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the inner gaurd
> and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down and creates a
> tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it moving. you can
> tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit tight
together.
> -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece where the
> original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer ring held in
> with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these pop rivets and
> remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet hole and you
will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the hole to
match the inlet pipe.
now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and bolt it in. you
> will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite nicely. even has
a
> small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor piece in the
> skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration transfering through
to
> the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this to seal it
> off... i did.
> - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the box on.
> this mod has many benifits.
> - it looks original from the engine bay.
> - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> - it will only draw outside air in.
> -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box inlet.
> - also, the difference in performance between this and the K & N filter?
> .........i couldn't pick it.
> -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter, definately in
> favour of my wallet.
> ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for restriction to the
> turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the resonator box under
> the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box after it
> created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> regards, rod.
>
>
>
>
>
>
----- Original Message -----
From: <legacy_productions@yahoo.com>
To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
> Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got the STi
> short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two hours and
> had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out, Jason
> didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love it, the
> shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And I belive
> I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any Subaru
> Legacy manual after 1990.
>
> On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the stock air
> box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> appreciated.
>
> Jay
>
>
>
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> BC-BFLegacyWorks-unsubscribe@egroups.com
>
>
>
>
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----- Original Message -----
From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 19 March 2001 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Jay,
> -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter, which
replaced
> my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and induction noise
> annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air from the
engine bay .....
>' this subject being debateable'.
> - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1' lenght .
> - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as the pipe slides
> inside this bend for a tight fit).
> -also, this is hard to describe:
> an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a 3" downpipe
to
> connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3" round on the
other
> end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet pipe dia
is.)
> -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where the 'resonator box air
> tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this hole, as luck
will
> have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and the square end
> in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through. this is a nice
> tight fit.
> -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor piece poking
> through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the indicator. cut the
> straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the inner gaurd
> and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down and creates a
> tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it moving. you can
> tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit tight
together.
> -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece where the
> original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer ring held in
> with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these pop rivets and
> remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet hole and you
will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the hole to
match the inlet pipe.
now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and bolt it in. you
> will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite nicely. even has
a
> small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor piece in the
> skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration transfering through
to
> the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this to seal it
> off... i did.
> - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the box on.
> this mod has many benifits.
> - it looks original from the engine bay.
> - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> - it will only draw outside air in.
> -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box inlet.
> - also, the difference in performance between this and the K & N filter?
> .........i couldn't pick it.
> -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter, definately in
> favour of my wallet.
> ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for restriction to the
> turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the resonator box under
> the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box after it
> created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> regards, rod.
>
>
>
>
>
>
----- Original Message -----
From: <legacy_productions@yahoo.com>
To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
> Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got the STi
> short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two hours and
> had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out, Jason
> didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love it, the
> shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And I belive
> I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any Subaru
> Legacy manual after 1990.
>
> On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the stock air
> box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> appreciated.
>
> Jay
>
>
>
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> BC-BFLegacyWorks-unsubscribe@egroups.com
>
>
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STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
ross,
yes.
the std inlet is VERY restrictive, as is the std rear muffler and the exhust flange which bolts to the turbo.. the mod i mention is not expesive or difficult. try it.... you won't be dissapointed.
with the air filter mod and exhaust, down low driveability is much better and is more responsive.
the article i mention (inlet mods) is from an old magazine i have from 1993. i do not have a scanner but if you, possibly others, are interested i can get it scanned by my brother inlaw. it may take a week before i see him.
regards, rod.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross <mailto:vecc@tpgi.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Rod, I like yourself have an RS Liberty. Is there much difference in performance with this mod, from the standard setup and if so do you perceive it down low? How do I get a hold of that article you mention ( and any other articles on the RS Turbo, for that matter)?
Cheers
Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 19 March 2001 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Jay,
> -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter, which
replaced
> my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and induction noise
> annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air from the
engine bay .....
>' this subject being debateable'.
> - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1' lenght .
> - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as the pipe slides
> inside this bend for a tight fit).
> -also, this is hard to describe:
> an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a 3" downpipe
to
> connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3" round on the
other
> end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet pipe dia
is.)
> -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where the 'resonator box air
> tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this hole, as luck
will
> have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and the square end
> in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through. this is a nice
> tight fit.
> -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor piece poking
> through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the indicator. cut the
> straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the inner gaurd
> and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down and creates a
> tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it moving. you can
> tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit tight
together.
> -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece where the
> original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer ring held in
> with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these pop rivets and
> remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet hole and you
will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the hole to
match the inlet pipe.
now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and bolt it in. you
> will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite nicely. even has
a
> small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor piece in the
> skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration transfering through
to
> the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this to seal it
> off... i did.
> - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the box on.
> this mod has many benifits.
> - it looks original from the engine bay.
> - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> - it will only draw outside air in.
> -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box inlet.
> - also, the difference in performance between this and the K & N filter?
> .........i couldn't pick it.
> -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter, definately in
> favour of my wallet.
> ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for restriction to the
> turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the resonator box under
> the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box after it
> created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> regards, rod.
>
>
>
>
>
>
----- Original Message -----
From: <legacy_productions@yahoo.com>
To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
> Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got the STi
> short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two hours and
> had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out, Jason
> didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love it, the
> shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And I belive
> I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any Subaru
> Legacy manual after 1990.
>
> On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the stock air
> box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> appreciated.
>
> Jay
>
>
>
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yes.
the std inlet is VERY restrictive, as is the std rear muffler and the exhust flange which bolts to the turbo.. the mod i mention is not expesive or difficult. try it.... you won't be dissapointed.
with the air filter mod and exhaust, down low driveability is much better and is more responsive.
the article i mention (inlet mods) is from an old magazine i have from 1993. i do not have a scanner but if you, possibly others, are interested i can get it scanned by my brother inlaw. it may take a week before i see him.
regards, rod.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross <mailto:vecc@tpgi.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Rod, I like yourself have an RS Liberty. Is there much difference in performance with this mod, from the standard setup and if so do you perceive it down low? How do I get a hold of that article you mention ( and any other articles on the RS Turbo, for that matter)?
Cheers
Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 19 March 2001 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Jay,
> -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter, which
replaced
> my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and induction noise
> annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air from the
engine bay .....
>' this subject being debateable'.
> - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1' lenght .
> - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as the pipe slides
> inside this bend for a tight fit).
> -also, this is hard to describe:
> an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a 3" downpipe
to
> connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3" round on the
other
> end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet pipe dia
is.)
> -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where the 'resonator box air
> tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this hole, as luck
will
> have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and the square end
> in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through. this is a nice
> tight fit.
> -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor piece poking
> through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the indicator. cut the
> straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the inner gaurd
> and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down and creates a
> tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it moving. you can
> tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit tight
together.
> -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece where the
> original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer ring held in
> with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these pop rivets and
> remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet hole and you
will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the hole to
match the inlet pipe.
now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and bolt it in. you
> will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite nicely. even has
a
> small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor piece in the
> skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration transfering through
to
> the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this to seal it
> off... i did.
> - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the box on.
> this mod has many benifits.
> - it looks original from the engine bay.
> - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> - it will only draw outside air in.
> -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box inlet.
> - also, the difference in performance between this and the K & N filter?
> .........i couldn't pick it.
> -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter, definately in
> favour of my wallet.
> ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for restriction to the
> turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the resonator box under
> the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box after it
> created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> regards, rod.
>
>
>
>
>
>
----- Original Message -----
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To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
> Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got the STi
> short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two hours and
> had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out, Jason
> didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love it, the
> shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And I belive
> I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any Subaru
> Legacy manual after 1990.
>
> On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the stock air
> box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> appreciated.
>
> Jay
>
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I'd love to see any modified turbo intakes.
I'm looking at one from MRT, and one from another company in
Australia, but it's hard to get good pictures of them.
--- In BC-BFLegacyWorks@y..., "Rod" <melrod@o...> wrote:
> ross,
> yes.
> the std inlet is VERY restrictive, as is the std rear muffler and
the exhust flange which bolts to the turbo.. the mod i mention is not
expesive or difficult. try it.... you won't be dissapointed.
> with the air filter mod and exhaust, down low driveability is much
better and is more responsive.
> the article i mention (inlet mods) is from an old magazine i have
from 1993. i do not have a scanner but if you, possibly others, are
interested i can get it scanned by my brother inlaw. it may take a
week before i see him.
> regards, rod.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ross
> To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@y...
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 7:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
>
>
> Rod, I like yourself have an RS Liberty. Is there much
difference in performance with this mod, from the standard setup and
if so do you perceive it down low? How do I get a hold of that
article you mention ( and any other articles on the RS Turbo, for
that matter)?
> Cheers
> Ross
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rod
> To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@y...
> Sent: Monday, 19 March 2001 9:21 AM
> Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air
filter
>
>
> Jay,
> > -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter,
which
> replaced
> > my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and
induction noise
> > annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air
from the
> engine bay .....
> >' this subject being debateable'.
> > - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1'
lenght .
> > - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as
the pipe slides
> > inside this bend for a tight fit).
> > -also, this is hard to describe:
> > an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a
3" downpipe
> to
> > connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3"
round on the
> other
> > end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> > -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> > -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> > -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet
pipe dia
> is.)
> > -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where
the 'resonator box air
> > tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this
hole, as luck
> will
> > have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> > -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and
the square end
> > in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through.
this is a nice
> > tight fit.
> > -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor
piece poking
> > through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> > -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the
indicator. cut the
> > straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> > - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the
inner gaurd
> > and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down
and creates a
> > tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it
moving. you can
> > tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit
tight
> together.
> > -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece
where the
> > original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer
ring held in
> > with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these
pop rivets and
> > remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet
hole and you
> will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the
hole to
> match the inlet pipe.
> now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> > -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and
bolt it in. you
> > will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite
nicely. even has
> a
> > small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor
piece in the
> > skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration
transfering through
> to
> > the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this
to seal it
> > off... i did.
> > - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the
box on.
> > this mod has many benifits.
> > - it looks original from the engine bay.
> > - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> > - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> > - it will only draw outside air in.
> > -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> > - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box
inlet.
> > - also, the difference in performance between this and the K
& N filter?
> > .........i couldn't pick it.
> > -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter,
definately in
> > favour of my wallet.
> > ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for
restriction to the
> > turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the
resonator box under
> > the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box
after it
> > created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> > hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> > regards, rod.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <legacy_productions@y...>
> To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@y...>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
> Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
>
>
> > Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got
the STi
> > short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two
hours and
> > had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out,
Jason
> > didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love
it, the
> > shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And
I belive
> > I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any
Subaru
> > Legacy manual after 1990.
> >
> > On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the
stock air
> > box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> > seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Jay
> >
> >
> >
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I'm looking at one from MRT, and one from another company in
Australia, but it's hard to get good pictures of them.
--- In BC-BFLegacyWorks@y..., "Rod" <melrod@o...> wrote:
> ross,
> yes.
> the std inlet is VERY restrictive, as is the std rear muffler and
the exhust flange which bolts to the turbo.. the mod i mention is not
expesive or difficult. try it.... you won't be dissapointed.
> with the air filter mod and exhaust, down low driveability is much
better and is more responsive.
> the article i mention (inlet mods) is from an old magazine i have
from 1993. i do not have a scanner but if you, possibly others, are
interested i can get it scanned by my brother inlaw. it may take a
week before i see him.
> regards, rod.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ross
> To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@y...
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 7:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
>
>
> Rod, I like yourself have an RS Liberty. Is there much
difference in performance with this mod, from the standard setup and
if so do you perceive it down low? How do I get a hold of that
article you mention ( and any other articles on the RS Turbo, for
that matter)?
> Cheers
> Ross
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rod
> To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@y...
> Sent: Monday, 19 March 2001 9:21 AM
> Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air
filter
>
>
> Jay,
> > -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter,
which
> replaced
> > my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and
induction noise
> > annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air
from the
> engine bay .....
> >' this subject being debateable'.
> > - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1'
lenght .
> > - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as
the pipe slides
> > inside this bend for a tight fit).
> > -also, this is hard to describe:
> > an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a
3" downpipe
> to
> > connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3"
round on the
> other
> > end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> > -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> > -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> > -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet
pipe dia
> is.)
> > -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where
the 'resonator box air
> > tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this
hole, as luck
> will
> > have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> > -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and
the square end
> > in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through.
this is a nice
> > tight fit.
> > -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor
piece poking
> > through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> > -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the
indicator. cut the
> > straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> > - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the
inner gaurd
> > and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down
and creates a
> > tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it
moving. you can
> > tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit
tight
> together.
> > -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece
where the
> > original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer
ring held in
> > with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these
pop rivets and
> > remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet
hole and you
> will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the
hole to
> match the inlet pipe.
> now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> > -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and
bolt it in. you
> > will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite
nicely. even has
> a
> > small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor
piece in the
> > skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration
transfering through
> to
> > the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this
to seal it
> > off... i did.
> > - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the
box on.
> > this mod has many benifits.
> > - it looks original from the engine bay.
> > - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> > - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> > - it will only draw outside air in.
> > -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> > - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box
inlet.
> > - also, the difference in performance between this and the K
& N filter?
> > .........i couldn't pick it.
> > -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter,
definately in
> > favour of my wallet.
> > ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for
restriction to the
> > turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the
resonator box under
> > the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box
after it
> > created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> > hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> > regards, rod.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <legacy_productions@y...>
> To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@y...>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
> Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
>
>
> > Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got
the STi
> > short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two
hours and
> > had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out,
Jason
> > didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love
it, the
> > shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And
I belive
> > I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any
Subaru
> > Legacy manual after 1990.
> >
> > On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the
stock air
> > box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> > seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Jay
> >
> >
> >
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STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Rod,
I would be very interested in the article...I can certainly wait a week!
Cheers
Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 20 March 2001 74 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
ross,
yes.
the std inlet is VERY restrictive, as is the std rear muffler and the exhust flange which bolts to the turbo.. the mod i mention is not expesive or difficult. try it.... you won't be dissapointed.
with the air filter mod and exhaust, down low driveability is much better and is more responsive.
the article i mention (inlet mods) is from an old magazine i have from 1993. i do not have a scanner but if you, possibly others, are interested i can get it scanned by my brother inlaw. it may take a week before i see him.
regards, rod.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross <mailto:vecc@tpgi.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Rod, I like yourself have an RS Liberty. Is there much difference in performance with this mod, from the standard setup and if so do you perceive it down low? How do I get a hold of that article you mention ( and any other articles on the RS Turbo, for that matter)?
Cheers
Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 19 March 2001 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Jay,
> -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter, which
replaced
> my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and induction noise
> annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air from the
engine bay .....
>' this subject being debateable'.
> - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1' lenght .
> - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as the pipe slides
> inside this bend for a tight fit).
> -also, this is hard to describe:
> an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a 3" downpipe
to
> connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3" round on the
other
> end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet pipe dia
is.)
> -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where the 'resonator box air
> tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this hole, as luck
will
> have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and the square end
> in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through. this is a nice
> tight fit.
> -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor piece poking
> through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the indicator. cut the
> straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the inner gaurd
> and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down and creates a
> tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it moving. you can
> tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit tight
together.
> -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece where the
> original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer ring held in
> with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these pop rivets and
> remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet hole and you
will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the hole to
match the inlet pipe.
now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and bolt it in. you
> will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite nicely. even has
a
> small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor piece in the
> skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration transfering through
to
> the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this to seal it
> off... i did.
> - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the box on.
> this mod has many benifits.
> - it looks original from the engine bay.
> - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> - it will only draw outside air in.
> -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box inlet.
> - also, the difference in performance between this and the K & N filter?
> .........i couldn't pick it.
> -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter, definately in
> favour of my wallet.
> ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for restriction to the
> turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the resonator box under
> the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box after it
> created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> regards, rod.
>
>
>
>
>
>
----- Original Message -----
From: <legacy_productions@yahoo.com>
To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
> Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got the STi
> short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two hours and
> had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out, Jason
> didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love it, the
> shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And I belive
> I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any Subaru
> Legacy manual after 1990.
>
> On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the stock air
> box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> appreciated.
>
> Jay
>
>
>
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I would be very interested in the article...I can certainly wait a week!
Cheers
Ross
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From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 20 March 2001 74 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
ross,
yes.
the std inlet is VERY restrictive, as is the std rear muffler and the exhust flange which bolts to the turbo.. the mod i mention is not expesive or difficult. try it.... you won't be dissapointed.
with the air filter mod and exhaust, down low driveability is much better and is more responsive.
the article i mention (inlet mods) is from an old magazine i have from 1993. i do not have a scanner but if you, possibly others, are interested i can get it scanned by my brother inlaw. it may take a week before i see him.
regards, rod.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross <mailto:vecc@tpgi.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Rod, I like yourself have an RS Liberty. Is there much difference in performance with this mod, from the standard setup and if so do you perceive it down low? How do I get a hold of that article you mention ( and any other articles on the RS Turbo, for that matter)?
Cheers
Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 19 March 2001 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Jay,
> -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter, which
replaced
> my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and induction noise
> annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air from the
engine bay .....
>' this subject being debateable'.
> - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1' lenght .
> - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as the pipe slides
> inside this bend for a tight fit).
> -also, this is hard to describe:
> an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a 3" downpipe
to
> connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3" round on the
other
> end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet pipe dia
is.)
> -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where the 'resonator box air
> tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this hole, as luck
will
> have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and the square end
> in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through. this is a nice
> tight fit.
> -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor piece poking
> through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the indicator. cut the
> straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the inner gaurd
> and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down and creates a
> tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it moving. you can
> tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit tight
together.
> -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece where the
> original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer ring held in
> with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these pop rivets and
> remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet hole and you
will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the hole to
match the inlet pipe.
now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and bolt it in. you
> will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite nicely. even has
a
> small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor piece in the
> skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration transfering through
to
> the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this to seal it
> off... i did.
> - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the box on.
> this mod has many benifits.
> - it looks original from the engine bay.
> - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> - it will only draw outside air in.
> -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box inlet.
> - also, the difference in performance between this and the K & N filter?
> .........i couldn't pick it.
> -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter, definately in
> favour of my wallet.
> ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for restriction to the
> turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the resonator box under
> the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box after it
> created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> regards, rod.
>
>
>
>
>
>
----- Original Message -----
From: <legacy_productions@yahoo.com>
To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
> Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got the STi
> short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two hours and
> had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out, Jason
> didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love it, the
> shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And I belive
> I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any Subaru
> Legacy manual after 1990.
>
> On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the stock air
> box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> appreciated.
>
> Jay
>
>
>
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STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
ok then,
i will dig it up and next time i'm at my brother in law i will get him to scan it.
will let you know when.regards, rod
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross <mailto:vecc@tpgi.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 10:57 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Rod,
I would be very interested in the article...I can certainly wait a week!
Cheers
Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 20 March 2001 74 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
ross,
yes.
the std inlet is VERY restrictive, as is the std rear muffler and the exhust flange which bolts to the turbo.. the mod i mention is not expesive or difficult. try it.... you won't be dissapointed.
with the air filter mod and exhaust, down low driveability is much better and is more responsive.
the article i mention (inlet mods) is from an old magazine i have from 1993. i do not have a scanner but if you, possibly others, are interested i can get it scanned by my brother inlaw. it may take a week before i see him.
regards, rod.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross <mailto:vecc@tpgi.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Rod, I like yourself have an RS Liberty. Is there much difference in performance with this mod, from the standard setup and if so do you perceive it down low? How do I get a hold of that article you mention ( and any other articles on the RS Turbo, for that matter)?
Cheers
Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 19 March 2001 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Jay,
> -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter, which
replaced
> my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and induction noise
> annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air from the
engine bay .....
>' this subject being debateable'.
> - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1' lenght .
> - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as the pipe slides
> inside this bend for a tight fit).
> -also, this is hard to describe:
> an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a 3" downpipe
to
> connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3" round on the
other
> end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet pipe dia
is.)
> -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where the 'resonator box air
> tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this hole, as luck
will
> have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and the square end
> in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through. this is a nice
> tight fit.
> -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor piece poking
> through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the indicator. cut the
> straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the inner gaurd
> and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down and creates a
> tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it moving. you can
> tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit tight
together.
> -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece where the
> original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer ring held in
> with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these pop rivets and
> remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet hole and you
will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the hole to
match the inlet pipe.
now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and bolt it in. you
> will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite nicely. even has
a
> small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor piece in the
> skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration transfering through
to
> the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this to seal it
> off... i did.
> - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the box on.
> this mod has many benifits.
> - it looks original from the engine bay.
> - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> - it will only draw outside air in.
> -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box inlet.
> - also, the difference in performance between this and the K & N filter?
> .........i couldn't pick it.
> -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter, definately in
> favour of my wallet.
> ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for restriction to the
> turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the resonator box under
> the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box after it
> created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> regards, rod.
>
>
>
>
>
>
----- Original Message -----
From: <legacy_productions@yahoo.com>
To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
> Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got the STi
> short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two hours and
> had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out, Jason
> didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love it, the
> shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And I belive
> I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any Subaru
> Legacy manual after 1990.
>
> On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the stock air
> box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> appreciated.
>
> Jay
>
>
>
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i will dig it up and next time i'm at my brother in law i will get him to scan it.
will let you know when.regards, rod
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross <mailto:vecc@tpgi.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 10:57 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Rod,
I would be very interested in the article...I can certainly wait a week!
Cheers
Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, 20 March 2001 74 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
ross,
yes.
the std inlet is VERY restrictive, as is the std rear muffler and the exhust flange which bolts to the turbo.. the mod i mention is not expesive or difficult. try it.... you won't be dissapointed.
with the air filter mod and exhaust, down low driveability is much better and is more responsive.
the article i mention (inlet mods) is from an old magazine i have from 1993. i do not have a scanner but if you, possibly others, are interested i can get it scanned by my brother inlaw. it may take a week before i see him.
regards, rod.
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross <mailto:vecc@tpgi.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Rod, I like yourself have an RS Liberty. Is there much difference in performance with this mod, from the standard setup and if so do you perceive it down low? How do I get a hold of that article you mention ( and any other articles on the RS Turbo, for that matter)?
Cheers
Ross
----- Original Message -----
From: Rod <mailto:melrod@optusnet.com.au>
To: BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 19 March 2001 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
Jay,
> -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter, which
replaced
> my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and induction noise
> annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air from the
engine bay .....
>' this subject being debateable'.
> - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1' lenght .
> - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as the pipe slides
> inside this bend for a tight fit).
> -also, this is hard to describe:
> an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a 3" downpipe
to
> connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3" round on the
other
> end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet pipe dia
is.)
> -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where the 'resonator box air
> tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this hole, as luck
will
> have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and the square end
> in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through. this is a nice
> tight fit.
> -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor piece poking
> through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the indicator. cut the
> straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the inner gaurd
> and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down and creates a
> tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it moving. you can
> tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit tight
together.
> -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece where the
> original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer ring held in
> with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these pop rivets and
> remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet hole and you
will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the hole to
match the inlet pipe.
now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and bolt it in. you
> will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite nicely. even has
a
> small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor piece in the
> skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration transfering through
to
> the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this to seal it
> off... i did.
> - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the box on.
> this mod has many benifits.
> - it looks original from the engine bay.
> - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> - it will only draw outside air in.
> -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box inlet.
> - also, the difference in performance between this and the K & N filter?
> .........i couldn't pick it.
> -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter, definately in
> favour of my wallet.
> ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for restriction to the
> turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the resonator box under
> the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box after it
> created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> regards, rod.
>
>
>
>
>
>
----- Original Message -----
From: <legacy_productions@yahoo.com>
To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
> Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got the STi
> short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two hours and
> had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out, Jason
> didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love it, the
> shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And I belive
> I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any Subaru
> Legacy manual after 1990.
>
> On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the stock air
> box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> appreciated.
>
> Jay
>
>
>
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STi Short Shift Kit re air filter
I have a K&N on my '94 turbo motor that is in my Imprezza coupe. I
moved it after measuring the under hood temp with a dual channel
meter.
On a 90 degree day in heavy to moderate traffic I recorded 170 under
the hood and 100 under the fender. I could feel some gain in
performance. The K&N is pretty well protected in the inner fender but
is a bit of a chore to clean.
--- In BC-BFLegacyWorks@y..., "Rod" <melrod@o...> wrote:
> Jay,
> > -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter,
which
> replaced
> > my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and induction
noise
> > annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air from
the
> engine bay .....
> >' this subject being debateable'.
> > - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1' lenght
.
> > - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as the
pipe slides
> > inside this bend for a tight fit).
> > -also, this is hard to describe:
> > an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a 3"
downpipe
> to
> > connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3"
round on the
> other
> > end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> > -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> > -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> > -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet pipe
dia
> is.)
> > -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where the 'resonator
box air
> > tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this hole, as
luck
> will
> > have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> > -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and the
square end
> > in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through. this
is a nice
> > tight fit.
> > -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor
piece poking
> > through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> > -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the indicator.
cut the
> > straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> > - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the
inner gaurd
> > and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down and
creates a
> > tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it moving.
you can
> > tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit tight
> together.
> > -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece where
the
> > original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer ring
held in
> > with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these pop
rivets and
> > remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet hole
and you
> will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the hole
to
> match the inlet pipe.
> now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> > -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and bolt it
in. you
> > will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite nicely.
even has
> a
> > small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor piece in
the
> > skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration transfering
through
> to
> > the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this to
seal it
> > off... i did.
> > - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the box
on.
> > this mod has many benifits.
> > - it looks original from the engine bay.
> > - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> > - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> > - it will only draw outside air in.
> > -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> > - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box
inlet.
> > - also, the difference in performance between this and the K & N
filter?
> > .........i couldn't pick it.
> > -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter,
definately in
> > favour of my wallet.
> > ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for
restriction to the
> > turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the resonator
box under
> > the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box
after it
> > created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> > hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> > regards, rod.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <legacy_productions@y...>
> To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@y...>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
> Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
>
>
> > Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got the STi
> > short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two hours
and
> > had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out, Jason
> > didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love it,
the
> > shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And I
belive
> > I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any Subaru
> > Legacy manual after 1990.
> >
> > On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the stock air
> > box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> > seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Jay
> >
> >
> >
> > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> > BC-BFLegacyWorks-unsubscribe@egroups.com
> >
> >
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moved it after measuring the under hood temp with a dual channel
meter.
On a 90 degree day in heavy to moderate traffic I recorded 170 under
the hood and 100 under the fender. I could feel some gain in
performance. The K&N is pretty well protected in the inner fender but
is a bit of a chore to clean.
--- In BC-BFLegacyWorks@y..., "Rod" <melrod@o...> wrote:
> Jay,
> > -my car was originally fitted with a K & N sports air filter,
which
> replaced
> > my complete original air filter box. the bov noise and induction
noise
> > annoyed my wife, so it had to go. it also sucted on hot air from
the
> engine bay .....
> >' this subject being debateable'.
> > - what you will need is some 3" pvc water pipe. about a 1' lenght
.
> > - also a piece with a 90 degree angle (female type ends as the
pipe slides
> > inside this bend for a tight fit).
> > -also, this is hard to describe:
> > an adaptor fitting that is probably to fit in guttering for a 3"
downpipe
> to
> > connect to ... has a square flange opening at one end and 3"
round on the
> other
> > end. this adapter fitting is but an inch in lenght.
> > -remove the origninal air filter box from the engine bay.
> > -remove the drivers side wheel and inner splash gaurd.
> > -remove the entire resonator box. (notice how small the inlet pipe
dia
> is.)
> > -now you will notice the hole in the skirt where the 'resonator
box air
> > tube' went through to connect to the air filter box. this hole, as
luck
> will
> > have it, is 3" in size, even though it is not a proper circle.
> > -in this hole push the pvc adaptor piece ( round end in and the
square end
> > in the engine bay. the square end stops it falling through. this
is a nice
> > tight fit.
> > -looking from inside the gaurd you will see the round adaptor
piece poking
> > through. to this fit the 90 degree pvc pipe facing forward.
> > -measure the distance from the end of this bend to the indicator.
cut the
> > straight lenght to suit and fit into the bend.
> > - you now have a 3" inlet from behind the indicator up to the
inner gaurd
> > and through. i did rap this pipe in foam. keeps noise down and
creates a
> > tight fit for the pvc pipe near the indicator to stop it moving.
you can
> > tape the connections also. should not be needed as they fit tight
> together.
> > -the air filter box comes in two pieces. on the bottom piece where
the
> > original air duct came through, it has a soft rubber spacer ring
held in
> > with a metal ring which is pop riveted in. drill out these pop
rivets and
> > remove this ring. Line up the filter box lid with the inlet hole
and you
> will see it is slightly offset. mark the filterbox and file the hole
to
> match the inlet pipe.
> now you have a nice size inlet hole in the air filter box..
> > -put the bottom half of the filter box back in place and bolt it
in. you
> > will notice how it lines up with the adapotor piece quite nicely.
even has
> a
> > small gap between the air filter box and the pvc adapotor piece in
the
> > skirt, this gap will stop any airfilter box vibration transfering
through
> to
> > the car. if you want you can put a ring of foam around this to
seal it
> > off... i did.
> > - put the air filter element back in and put the top of the box
on.
> > this mod has many benifits.
> > - it looks original from the engine bay.
> > - it is quiet and hardly noticeable
> > - it will not let any water/ road crap in
> > - it will only draw outside air in.
> > -no hassles in oiling foam filters
> > - it is a huge flow improvement over the std 2" resonator box
inlet.
> > - also, the difference in performance between this and the K & N
filter?
> > .........i couldn't pick it.
> > -the cost of the pvc pipe compared to sports air filter,
definately in
> > favour of my wallet.
> > ps. i actually have an article on where they tested for
restriction to the
> > turbo on an RS Liberty. the biggest resrtiction is the resonator
box under
> > the guard. the air filter itself, and the small resonator box
after it
> > created such little resistance that it wasn't worth replacing.
> > hope it works for you. good luck. any problems let me know.
> > regards, rod.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <legacy_productions@y...>
> To: <BC-BFLegacyWorks@y...>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 9:27 AM
> Subject: [BC-BFLegacyWorks] STi Short Shift Kit (Final update)
>
>
> > Well after a weekend from hell trying myself I finally got the STi
> > short shift kit installed by a local mechanic. Took him two hours
and
> > had to drop the drive shaft to get the linkage in and out, Jason
> > didn't have that much trouble! =(. Oh well it's in and I love it,
the
> > shifting is much more precise and accurate (in my mind). And I
belive
> > I can now say that the STi/SPT short shift kit will fit any Subaru
> > Legacy manual after 1990.
> >
> > On a second note I also put in a K&N panel filter in the stock air
> > box, and am curious about where/how to remove the water
> > seperator/baffle in the front fender? Any comments would be
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Jay
> >
> >
> >
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