Top mount upgrade - MY99 UK
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 :thumb: |
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Looks a bit of a b1tch
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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
(Post 10454156)
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.
£30-50 will get you a newage wrx intercooler with OE dump valve |
Sort your mods out then just fit a front mount.........simples.........
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Originally Posted by DonNedly
(Post 10454201)
I have a newage wrx tmic for sale if you want.
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http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...116_203910.jpg
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
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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? http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/...o/IMG_0568.jpg As apposed to the original on mine? http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTE5NVgxNj...61g~~60_12.JPG I'm also looking for a silicone hose set for any of the above when I come to fit it, any recommendations? Thanks again :thumb: |
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
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Originally Posted by winston69
(Post 10473781)
The top intercooler in my last post is the one I plan on using but with the 4 piece turbo silicone set
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?
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Originally Posted by winston69
(Post 10473952)
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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 :thumb:. 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: http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...205_135223.jpg |
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