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04-11-2014, 01:17 PM | #76 |
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04-11-2014, 01:18 PM | #77 | |
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Aftermarket companies need to be very careful when designing parts and must bench test the OEM part vs the aftermarket "solution". Just because it looks ugly and restrictive does not mean that's really the case and just because the aftermarket part can flow way more air doesn't mean the motor can do anything with it. |
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04-11-2014, 01:20 PM | #78 |
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Mishimoto-
Can you look at the steering rack and see if the bushing design is same as the GR/GV gen? The word is the WRX/STI use much stiffer steering rack bushings and I'd like to use OEM parts where I can. It's great news that the rear 20mm swaybar is a swap onto the GR/GV. |
04-11-2014, 01:34 PM | #79 | |
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From looking at the intake piping, it seems to me that except for the final little bit right before the turbo, the pipeworks look like they are "mandrel bends". From the looks of the intake scoop, I wonder how directly the intake is drawing air straight from the front without any blockages. Drawing fresh air straight from the front of the car in a ram-air kind of manner has a huge effect on the IAT (intake air temps) and how the engine / ECU responds to heat soaking. But I think because of reliability considerations, most manufacturers take a more conservative approach and do not have a wide open front facing intake. |
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04-11-2014, 01:41 PM | #80 | |
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Apparently GM not only likes cover up's (lol) but they also do half ass work, or did, on their G8's V8. |
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04-11-2014, 02:34 PM | #81 | |
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04-11-2014, 02:43 PM | #82 |
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Interesting, good info
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04-11-2014, 02:53 PM | #83 |
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^^ Yes, snorkel was the word I should have used. It is very good to know that the stock intake can already flow way more air than the (stock) engine can handle -- if it is enough to feed a 25% larger EJ25, it has to be enough to feed the smaller FA20. But having measurable pressure only at 60+ mph is a little disappointing even when it is not at all surprising.
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04-11-2014, 04:15 PM | #85 |
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At least it appears that you can upgrade the front sway bushings in ~4 minutes with just one socket+wrench!
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04-11-2014, 10:24 PM | #86 |
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I'm also curious as to the strength/design of the stock intercooler, my 2010 end tanks were separating with only a downpipe and a tune, I'm hoping this intercooler can handle higher than stock boost levels.
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04-12-2014, 04:27 AM | #87 |
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One more picture/photo request for MISHIMOTO,
once again its in regards to the LED head lamps... can you take a picture of the back of the LED head lamps.. Subaru (soa) said the LED head lamps are not compatible . . . so if possible for reference sake. . . |
04-12-2014, 02:10 PM | #88 |
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Hitch options?
Mishimoto,
I know this isn't exactly your cup of tea since it isn't performance related, but you're the only guys that have looked at the underbody in enough detail to perhaps answer this question... What are things looking like for trailer hitch options? I assume the Curt receiver for the 2014 sedan will not work. Tried finding info online for the 2015 to no avail. I hope something comes out soon, I want a bike rack and not in the form of a fugly roof rack! Something that sits behind the diffuser and pokes out the JDM brake light hole would be soooooo ideal |
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04-14-2014, 05:13 PM | #90 |
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This is great to see a company responding to requests.
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04-14-2014, 05:27 PM | #91 |
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Gosh....you all are helping us all out with all these pictures and info, I cant say it enough...THANK YOU!
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04-14-2014, 05:54 PM | #92 |
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Sure thing! The car is just around the corner so capturing images is simple. Keep the requests coming!
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04-14-2014, 05:58 PM | #93 |
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Check out the next video in this series! In this installment we highlight the intercooler and piping for the 2015 model. We also compare this to the 2008-2014 intercooler! Check it out below or on our Engineering Blog!
Follow up with any questions or comments! Last edited by Mishimoto; 04-15-2014 at 09:21 AM. |
04-14-2014, 06:34 PM | #94 | |
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04-14-2014, 07:01 PM | #95 |
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Mishimoto: please review the actual CVT and how it drives. I'm surprised this topic was not touched so far in any detail.
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04-14-2014, 07:03 PM | #96 |
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04-14-2014, 08:08 PM | #97 |
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Keep it coming guys! These reviews are great!
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04-14-2014, 10:31 PM | #98 |
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Good stuff.
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04-14-2014, 10:48 PM | #99 |
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Thanks for the video. Looks to me like the intercooler is still going to be a weak point. Also looks like previous aftermarket intercoolers will possibly fit with different piping. I hope so, maybe my process west will fit.
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04-14-2014, 11:12 PM | #100 |
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Do you plan on being the guinea pigs by pushing the CVT to it's breaking point? I remember hearing a few years ago that CVT's weren't really capable of supporting high output engines. Surprised frankly to see one in the WRX. What will be the limiting factor with the CVT, and what are the expected upgrades to it in order to be able to support more power?
Also, haven't seen anything on this yet, but how does the size of the turbo compare to the outgoing model? |
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