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Old 26 January 2012, 09:56 PM
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Evening all

Considering upgrading my top mount for future upgrades, and cosmetic reasons I guess...

It's standard at the moment, black top mount. What are my options and how difficult would each option be?

Cheers folks
Old 26 January 2012, 10:05 PM
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http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...ntoMY00Classic

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...assic-mod.html
Old 26 January 2012, 10:18 PM
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Looks a bit of a b1tch
Old 26 January 2012, 10:31 PM
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its a gift to fit
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i got a pro to fit an sti8 tmic to my P1. wish i had just gone to harvey smiths and paid a little extra for a proper fmic fitting. difference in the price isn't a lot and the engine bay looks much better when that area is less crammed.
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I have a newage wrx tmic for sale if you want.
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Originally Posted by chris84
i got a pro to fit an sti8 tmic to my P1. wish i had just gone to harvey smiths and paid a little extra for a proper fmic fitting. difference in the price isn't a lot and the engine bay looks much better when that area is less crammed.
fmic requires remap tho. newage or sti top mount doesnt

£30-50 will get you a newage wrx intercooler with OE dump valve
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Sort your mods out then just fit a front mount.........simples.........
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I have a newage wrx tmic for sale if you want.
Dump valve? Pics? First dibs
Old 27 January 2012, 02:42 PM
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no dump valve and no y pipe but good condition
£40 + delivery
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A few years ago now, but here you go : https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-4...0-classic.html
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do you still want this top mount before i put it on ebay??
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Would love to but can't afford it at the moment sorry.
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Should I go for the newage wrx one mentioned above or go for the easier P1 intercooler?

Also is there much gain with the STI metal y-pipe that comes on the P1 intercooler?

As apposed to the original on mine?


I'm also looking for a silicone hose set for any of the above when I come to fit it, any recommendations?

Thanks again
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The V5/6 sti top mount will fit straight on, not a lot of difference apart from the sti unit has bigger cores than the std unit. Regarding the y pipe you should change it to the sti unit because :1. They are restrictive and do not allow a direct flow of air to the intercooler .
2. As they are made of plastic they are more prone to cracking/ leaking than there silicone counterparts. Look for a sti original or a samco / prodrive y pipe if you must buy one IMHO .
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The top intercooler in my last post is the one I plan on using but with the 4 piece turbo silicone set
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Originally Posted by winston69
The top intercooler in my last post is the one I plan on using but with the 4 piece turbo silicone set
No need to buy a silicone hose set, if you are using the alloy/ red silicone hose on the sti unit in your last post.You would only need to consider a silicone set if you were going to use the o/e plastic hose on your std black intercooler. then you might want to consider something like this :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Prodrive-I...item43ad21d520
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Well I'd need a new intercooler to inlet hose as mine looks perished so was considering getting a kit to fit whilst I'm doing the swap , would also gain a better dump valve hose?
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This one - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2708169758...ht_4532wt_1396

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Originally Posted by winston69
Just the jobbie
Old 06 February 2012, 10:59 PM
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In your opinion would it be worthwhile fitting this kit to the p1 intercooler or just get a single intercooler - inlet hose and leave the rest as it is...
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No need to buy the kit imho, your P1 intercooler will be fine,just clean thoroughly to remove any oil,etc . Your recirc samco hose offers nothing more than looks imho,so maybe if your turbo to inlet hose is perishing then maybe something like this :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMP...item256c1f7910
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if you get the p1 intercooler, personally i would just replace your intercooler to throttle body hose. You can pick one a silicone one of those up new for about a tenner.
I have a standard intercooler hose for a fiver if you want or if you buy my intercooler i throw it in with it:

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