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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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i have seen a 2001 wrx top mount for sale and was wondering how much modifying i would have to do to fit it to a 97 uk
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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im sure it would only be the brackets , as this one isnt as big as the sti one
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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cheers steve i assume its the 4 brackets holding the intercooler on your talking about
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by catalunya199again
cheers steve i assume its the 4 brackets holding the intercooler on your talking about
4 brackets , there is only 2 on mine
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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erm i was guessing at 4 sorry, so the 2 brackets need modding in what way do they have to be widend because i have a blitz s/s dv and an uprated fuel reg very close to the intercooler now i no the d/v aint a problem as thats a straight replacement
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 11:49 AM
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jonnygav has posted a picture of my intercooler on the drivetrain section now, its in onbe of the sti 8 intercooler threads have a look there and see if your clearance will be ok, i needed the left hand bracket and had to then hammer and bend both brackets after that
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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cheers steve could be tight but should fit
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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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fingers crossed its my intercooler your looking at
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