eggy790

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mates currently doing this conversion..

just wondering if you used the OE alloy y peice ? or got a samco all in one y peice? which is better?

Also where the hell do you get the samco y peice online? cant find it

Cheers

joz8968

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Someone else was enquiring about the 90deg hose part of the STi 8 Y-piece but I couldn't help him - see here:

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...e-classic.html


However, 2fast2cool2 do the complete metal/silicone Y-piece:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-WRX-STI-2002-2007-TMIC-Y-PIPE-INTERCOOLER-KIT_W0QQitemZ220311276118QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item220311276118& _trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3 A1|240%3A1318


...As well as these guys:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STi-02-06-UPGRADE-INTERCOOLER-PIPE_W0QQitemZ140296040878QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ca rsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item140296040878 &_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39% 3A1|240%3A1318


...Another here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI-TMIC-INTERCOOLER-HARD-Y-PIPE-KIT_W0QQitemZ180322921326QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item180322921326& _trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3 A1|240%3A1318


Not sure about a Samco all-in-one silicone replacement though ... Unless you approach them and get the pattern prototyped... and suffer the costs!

joz8968

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I'd say an all-in-one silicone job would be better, as internally it'll be a smooth as possible. It'll also avoid the step of the metal Y-pipe's lip, thus avoiding the associated turbulence as the air rushes up to, and over, it...

Adam K

I'm not sure you'll find an all-in-one silicone Y-hose that fits between a STi8 IC and turbo on a classic.
But it is possible to buy one and if it doesn't fit (it's only distance forward-aft that differs) cut it and put a length of 2" pipe in-between the parts to elongate/reduce length .
For my part I purchased the IC incl. alu/rubber y-piece, but had to get a longer 90 deg. hose to reach the turbo!

eggy790

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if you look on here, they have the y peice.. must be able to get it from sumwhere

Scoobypedia | Trusted knowledge for everything Subaru | Knowledge / DIY - STi 8 Intercooler onto MY00 Classic

joz8968

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Oh yeah, forgot about that guide!

Well, it IS a proper Samco one, so ring 'em up and ask where your nearest stockist is...

joz8968

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eggy we're being ****'eads!

The Samco Y-pipe and alloy inlets are the upgrade for a MY99/00 STi IC... BUT... just happen to bolt straight upto the STi8 IC's flanges!

...EDIT: as per what notfub has just posted below - option 2...

notfub

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There's two options;

1. Stick with the STI8 hard y pipe and add a suitable 90 degree silicon elbow. My pipe does not have the small join down one of the legs as in it's completely solid metal.

2. Use an MY99/00 intercooler pipe and use this with silicon y pipe.

Take a look at the options below (pic linked via scoobypedia)

eggy790

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cheers guys

so out of the two options in the above pic? which would be a better setup? as once my mate has it in he doesnt want to fiddle about with it due to not being a good fit

p.s. how do you embed images into your post? ive tried using that img button but it just gives me a link

joz8968

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Definitely the bottom option i.e. the MY99/00 all-in-one Samco Y-pipe upgrade bolted onto the STi 8 IC

NOTE: As you can see, don't push the Y-pipe's legs right up to the ally stop-tabs... or otherwise the turbo end will be under too much strain through not fitting correctly, and no doubt will be forced off under boost!

eggy790

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ok cool, thanks for that, knowing us we would have pushed it all the way up... hmm now to find that y peice online

joz8968

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The images have to be hosted on the internet first e.g. on an existing web page (or do it yourself by using Photobucket, etc). Then you right click and select 'View Image' from the drop down menu and then copy the displayed web address to the clipboard. Then paste the address into your post and add [img] at the front and [/img] at the end... or paste the web address into that 'Insert Image' tab.

(If using photobucket to host yourself, then the uploaded images have their own dedicated [img]...[/img] copying option).