Intake manifold ?

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by k_thaosta, Mar 21, 2006.

  1. k_thaosta
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    Will the WRX manifold fit on the FXT/STI heads?

    If not, what will the WRX manifold fit?
     
  2. bikerboy
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    What throttle body is going to be used?
     
  3. k_thaosta
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    stock wrx throttle body, but depends on what will work
     
  4. ILLICITWERX
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    the wrx intake manifold is the same as the sti manifold...
     
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    Sorry that is not correct. The WRX has an IAC and the STi is DBW. they are set up differently
     
  6. ILLICITWERX
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    sorry i was missinformed then
     
  7. ILLICITWERX
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    could you explain what IAC and DWB mean?
     
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    Sorry the WRX ej20 has an Idle Air Controler (IAC) to control the idle. The STi or EJ257 cars are Drive By Wire (DBW)
     
  9. k_thaosta
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    Sorry but does this means it will work or not work sti/fxt heads?
     
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    it means you need to use the WRX throttle body.
     
  11. PHATsuby
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    are the TGV housings the same bolt pattern for both?

    Ben