STi Intercooler Fitment - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dewey · 2008-10-06, 07:30 PM

So, I was installing my intercooler (thanks Dean) this afternoon, and I clearly see the holes that the intercooler screws into, and they line up. But once it is on the turbo and throttlebody it will not line up with those holes. Are there any tricks to getting it to line up with the holes?

-Chris

MPREZIV · 2008-10-06, 07:38 PM

What? You mean the little mounting brackets that the intercooler bolts to on either side? They're little thin metal brackets. Bend them bitches.

Dean · 2008-10-06, 07:42 PM

Is it just the passenger side one, or both?

Dewey · 2008-10-06, 07:57 PM

they both are about an inch away from the IC.. there is no way that it is moving where it is, but i want to do it right. no more half ass for me (i learned my lesson when my fenderliners blew out)

Dewey · 2008-10-06, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

What? You mean the little mounting brackets that the intercooler bolts to on either side? They're little thin metal brackets. Bend them bitches.

I tried... maybe I need to make a stop at Nissan.. But they are pretty thick.

I dont think im that weak. (It has been a while since I have been to the gym)

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-10-06, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dewmudgeon

I dont think im that weak. (It has been a while since I have been to the gym)

I know the brackets that you speak of. Which direction does the IC need to go to get to the holes? My friend had this problem with his IC and we just forced that thing to fit. Once you get it in one hole, the other should be easy.

Dewey · 2008-10-06, 08:22 PM

it needs to go up (towards the firewall) and to the driverside. about an inch diagonal.

Dean · 2008-10-06, 08:32 PM

I have a set of the mounts from my '04 STI block if you want to try those. The left might be slightly bent as I used it as the lifting point for the engine.

2008-10-06, 07:30 PM	#1
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	STi Intercooler Fitment So, I was installing my intercooler (thanks Dean) this afternoon, and I clearly see the holes that the intercooler screws into, and they line up. But once it is on the turbo and throttlebody it will not line up with those holes. Are there any tricks to getting it to line up with the holes? -Chris __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning.

2008-10-06, 07:38 PM	#2
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	What? You mean the little mounting brackets that the intercooler bolts to on either side? They're little thin metal brackets. Bend them bitches. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2008-10-06, 07:42 PM	#3
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Is it just the passenger side one, or both? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2008-10-06, 07:57 PM	#4
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	they both are about an inch away from the IC.. there is no way that it is moving where it is, but i want to do it right. no more half ass for me (i learned my lesson when my fenderliners blew out) __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning.

2008-10-06, 08:22 PM	#7
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	it needs to go up (towards the firewall) and to the driverside. about an inch diagonal. __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning.

2008-10-06, 08:32 PM	#8
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I have a set of the mounts from my '04 STI block if you want to try those. The left might be slightly bent as I used it as the lifting point for the engine. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

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