Ebay Intercooler Install

Just installed Ebay Intercooler in Derek's wagon.

First off what a PITA, here are a few things I learned.

1. Stock BOV does not fit without additional gaskets even then you need to use very thin clamp.

2. This thing is as heavy as 2 stock intercoolers.

3. I will need to add some Dynamat to keep from wearing through the AC lines.

4. Was only able to use the mount on the drivers side, need to fabricate one for the passengers side.

This really helps fill the giant hole in the hood.

 

pics showing you angry during it all would make a MUCH better write up

 

I also learned that from my deal with another vendor with simular product. Make sure the hardware mounting are flush and do not have any worped flanges. Mine which finally got replaced had this issue and I could not get max boost no matter how many gaskets. Its basically a product that needs a little TLC. LOL

 

topmount?

 

Yes sir

 

yeah, but a lot of the FMICs are just as prone to cause headaches

 

Which intercooler did you get. I installed mine with no problems and everything fit ok. Not perfect but ok. Did not rub anything and was not heavy at all. Maybe i got lucky with mine who knows. I bought mine for $200 shipped.

 

This is a second hand Ebay TMIC, the only real problem was getting enough clearance for the stock BOV hose. Once I did this the flange mounted flat enough.

The fit was pretty good all in all.

 

Sorry, I will post some pics once I get the hoses in the right place.

 

if you wanted a hand at all you should've called

 

Waiting for pics.

Off topic, but did you find that rack yet?

 

Hey, thats my old intercooler!

 

what the heck man, why would you buy a POS intercooler like that???

Oh wait, I have the same one. :biggrin:

yeah, the fitment wasn't the best, but now I can put it in and take it out in a few minutes.

FYI- I loosened the drivers side bracket and was able to get both mounting bolts to line up and secure.

 

You don't give up, I like that. Sorry will do tommorow.

 

I know but I thought it would be a piece of cake. Next time I will call, PM me number.

At least you could come over to point and laugh.

 

I have had zero problems with the A/c line that hits the intercooler pipes.

 

me too, wierd

 

I'm gonna get one too. Mind if I ask which seller you bought it from so I could avoid this. PM me if you dont feel comforable posting here. Thanks

 

God does anyone even read posts.. this was in the title too....

 

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From what I understand its a bigger problem with the 02 than later years. Also not sure which supplier this was due to the fact it was a second hand purchase.

 

I have an 02. Also mine is the turbo xs knock off one.

 

Stories like this make me very happy that I just kept it simple and went with a boring STi TMIC.

GL on getting it sitcheeated! Pixors please!

 

thanks, true.

 

i thought you had a fmic?

 

Woops. I thought we were talking about a FMIC.