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

 

http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...ntoMY00Classic

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...assic-mod.html

 

Looks a bit of a b1tch

 

its a gift to fit

 

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.

 

I have a newage wrx tmic for sale if you want.

 

fmic requires remap tho. newage or sti top mount doesnt

£30-50 will get you a newage wrx intercooler with OE dump valve

 

Sort your mods out then just fit a front mount.........simples.........

 

Dump valve? Pics? First dibs

 

no dump valve and no y pipe but good condition
£40 + delivery

 

A few years ago now, but here you go : https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-4...0-classic.html

 

do you still want this top mount before i put it on ebay??

 

Would love to but can't afford it at the moment sorry.

 

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

 

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 .

 

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

 

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?

 

This one - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2708169758...ht_4532wt_1396

 

Just the jobbie

 

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...

 

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

 

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: