kastle
06-10-2004, 11:33 AM
Just a quick write up on this... I got in from Japan a bunch of JDM STi Intercoolers for the 2.0L (meaning the bolts match up perfectly) but they came without the Y pipe. Well, good news on that.
The stock WRX casting pipes for the Y pipe bolt directly on. BUT, the hoses are too short, even when using upgraded hoses like the Samco or Perrin IC hoses. So, what do you do?
You extend them. Yup, all you need is a 2" diameter steel or aluminum piece, approx. 3.5" long. 2 hose clamps, 8mm socket size is what we used. As you can see from the attached pics, we cut the hose near the bottom where it goes into the turbo, cut it right in half. Be sure to wipe clean both hoses on the inside so there is no debris in there.
Insert the tube, clamp it down, adjust as needed and you have a STi IC using upgraded WRX pipes.
The stock WRX casting pipes for the Y pipe bolt directly on. BUT, the hoses are too short, even when using upgraded hoses like the Samco or Perrin IC hoses. So, what do you do?
You extend them. Yup, all you need is a 2" diameter steel or aluminum piece, approx. 3.5" long. 2 hose clamps, 8mm socket size is what we used. As you can see from the attached pics, we cut the hose near the bottom where it goes into the turbo, cut it right in half. Be sure to wipe clean both hoses on the inside so there is no debris in there.
Insert the tube, clamp it down, adjust as needed and you have a STi IC using upgraded WRX pipes.