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Old 11-05-2012, 04:06 PM   #1
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Is it just a plug an play to swap a 06 sti top mount into a 06 stock wrx? Do you have to tune that or will the sti cooler BOV cause issues?

I am just asking because my boss is selling me his like new 06 for 200$, an I was like why not.. just seeing if its a simple thing an if it will actually make that big of a difference.
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Old 11-05-2012, 04:14 PM   #2
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Is it just a plug an play to swap a 06 sti top mount into a 06 stock wrx? Do you have to tune that or will the sti cooler BOV cause issues?

I am just asking because my boss is selling me his like new 06 for 200$, an I was like why not.. just seeing if its a simple thing an if it will actually make that big of a difference.
No you don't need to tune for it. IMO its a good upgrade. Does it come with the ypipe? If it doesn't then it's not worth it.
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Old 11-05-2012, 04:35 PM   #3
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Y pipes dont cost allot though, still not worth it if I get one?
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Old 11-05-2012, 05:15 PM   #4
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Y pipes dont cost allot though, still not worth it if I get one?

The ypipe is like the most important and most expensive part of the intercooler. That being said if it doesn't come with it I would not spend more that 120 on the intercooler. A decent ypipe will cost you 60+, you'll also need gaskets. I picked up an 05 sti topmount for 150 including the ypipe. So use my experience as a reference


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I have a friend who bought his intercooler for 150 without the ypipe, he ended up having to spend an extra 100 for an OEM sti ypipe off of someone on here.
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Old 11-12-2012, 08:55 PM   #5
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The ypipe is like the most important and most expensive part of the intercooler. That being said if it doesn't come with it I would not spend more that 120 on the intercooler. A decent ypipe will cost you 60+, you'll also need gaskets. I picked up an 05 sti topmount for 150 including the ypipe. So use my experience as a reference


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I have a friend who bought his intercooler for 150 without the ypipe, he ended up having to spend an extra 100 for an OEM sti ypipe off of someone on here.
So your saying this:

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Proc...ilicone-Y-Pipe


is the most expensive part of the intercooler. When the Y pipe is not even part of the intercooler. It is it's own part.

Please don't use his experience as reference!

Intercoolers are expensive to make!


I decent STI IC used goes for 200 plus BTW.

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Old 11-13-2012, 11:05 AM   #6
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So your saying this:

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Proc...ilicone-Y-Pipe


is the most expensive part of the intercooler. When the Y pipe is not even part of the intercooler. It is it's own part.

Please don't use his experience as reference!

Intercoolers are expensive to make!


I decent STI IC used goes for 200 plus BTW.

Just dropping knowledge!


That's truly a bunch of BS. If your buying a STi tmic, it should be expected that the OEM ypipe is included. If its not then it's not worth it IMO. You'll need to get a decent aftermarket(or OEM) ypipe for almost half the cost, not to mention gaskets.

Your link also doesn't include the actual pieces that attach the ypipe to the intercooler.... just saying.
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Old 11-25-2012, 10:10 PM   #7
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I have a question about this..

I have a 2011 STI that I am in process of stroking out and allot of other things. I just picked up a 2005 WRX wagon and wanted to see if anyone nows of a link or have information on what parts from my STi will work on the 05 WRX
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Old 11-26-2012, 03:36 PM   #8
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if you're in the process of "stroking out" the STi block then I don't think you should a) have a problem figuring out what/why you need stuff from the WRX drivetrain b) hijack other threads >: )
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Old 11-27-2012, 06:59 AM   #9
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I have been looking through them but some of them are really big or deal with different years..
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Old 11-28-2012, 11:19 AM   #10
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That's truly a bunch of BS. If your buying a STi tmic, it should be expected that the OEM ypipe is included. If its not then it's not worth it IMO. You'll need to get a decent aftermarket(or OEM) ypipe for almost half the cost, not to mention gaskets.

Your link also doesn't include the actual pieces that attach the ypipe to the intercooler.... just saying.
Why the heck would it be expected? So how is the STi owner supposed to bolt on their upgraded topmount IC if that is the route they went? So then THEY would have to buy an aftermarket or OE y pipe when they already have one, just so they can sell their stock cooler?
If they went FMIC then sure, you get lucky and find one with a y pipe. Otherwise, no it won't come with it. I've also bolted on several STi intercoolers to WRX's with the WRX y pipe and a new silicone connector.
Think before you post.

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Old 11-28-2012, 09:46 PM   #11
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if you're in the process of "stroking out" the STi block then I don't think you should a) have a problem figuring out what/why you need stuff from the WRX drivetrain b) hijack other threads >: )
Haha, something tells me this person shouldn't be "stroking out" their '11 STi block either.

OP, STi intercooler will be a good upgrade for your WRX. If it comes with the y-pipe, all you'll need is a longer turbo-intercooler coupler and a 3"x2.75" throttle body coupler (check me on that measurement, off the top of my head).

Helps a lot with intake temps / heat soak, especially if you're running a slightly bigger turbo (VF43 / 18g).
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