Zee199969 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'm poor and probably just a little reckless My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 111 have signed up on the GB as of today, and only 2 are LGT owners. Â Poor turnout gentlemen. Â [emoji38] I still consider fred one of us, so that makes 3? Lol My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 It doesn't make sense for me, living in Socialist, Bleeding Heart, Over-Sensative Environmental Greenie California with very strict emissions laws and monitoring, to go thru the hassle of removing and reinstalling an FMIC every 2 years to pass a smog inspection. That's why I want the best TMIC possible, and BONUS, it fits under the factory engine cover so I don't clue off the smog technicians that there be aftermarket parts on this here car.  Since our cat is pretty buried and difficult to even see, the TMIC will be hidden under the engine cover and looks pretty stock that way, and my car isn't obnoxiously loud, I am betting I can easily pass both the OBDII hookup AND the visual inspection at Stage2 no questions asked, and there's no sweat off my back swapping things out just for the inspection. One day, probably when I am nearing retirement, I will have 2 complete motors. One stock running Stage1 or Stage2 and one built, a Stage3+ forged internals motor running a huge turbo and FMIC, and I will have the time to swap the whole shabang every two years. I don't have that kinda time right now. I wonder if anyone has failed inspection because of an intercooler. Technically it isn't part of the emissions control system not anymore than the air filter is anyway. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Trust me in CA anything that is not factory is a failure. Unless you have a CARB sticker you are SOL My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 Guys have passed with an aftermarket TMIC. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I know they have, but technically anything not factory is a failure. You should pass fine with the GS intercooler though. It will look so factory I doubt they will notice. Unless they pull the engine cover to inspect the pcv. Part of it depends on the smog guy too. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I'm poor and probably just a little reckless  I'm just poor. Can't afford to be reckless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 ...I'm still going to grab this, but was offered a chance at a decent of Brembos so I'll likely have to pass on the group buy. Howere, since it's for the WRX I know Grimmspeed will still be producing them when I'm finally ready even if it is a little more. However, if I could have sold some wheels I'd be in too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Trust me in CA anything that is not factory is a failure. Unless you have a CARB sticker you are SOL w w w w wait a second there Mister! Are you saying that I may not pass smog "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww516 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Well, I bit, guess that makes 4 of us now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 :woowoo:Well, I bit, guess that makes 4 of us now. My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimmSpeed Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 As far as passing a visual goes: If you look under the side of the engine cover, there is a pretty good chance that you'll see our logo cast onto the end tank. So if you had any worry at all about not passing, I would just swap the stock intercooler back on. You'll see how easy it is to install our intercooler. Because it uses a straight coupler at the throttle body, it ends up being even easier and faster than installing/uninstalling the OEM intercooler. And this isn't an exaggeration, but you're looking at about a half hour total to remove the GrimmSpeed TMIC and installed the OEM TMIC. It really is that easy. And I just want to re-mention that the Group Buy does end today in case anyone else is interested, now would be the time to sign up! Chase Engineering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 LGT Members getting this TMIC. GTEASER Zee199969 cww516 Fredrik94087 (for his 2015 WRX) GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starks Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Lucky dogs. I'm catching up though. Soon enough... Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrstacy Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 LGT Members getting this TMIC. GTEASER Zee199969 cww516 Fredrik94087 (for his 2015 WRX) how do I get in on a group buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 how do I get in on a group buy? Follow,the link on page 1 over to the GB thread on NASIOC. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 LGT Members getting this TMIC. GTEASER Zee199969 cww516 Fredrik94087 (for his 2015 WRX) ...I'll get it later, just not in the gb. It really looks like the best intercooler option available for our cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unsp0kn Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 If only I could, but I can't. Wife would shit if I spent another grand on the car right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 If only I could, but I can't. Wife would shit if I spent another grand on the car right now. its less than a grand tho.... My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojorios Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Just add it as part of your (insert current mileage here) maintenance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrstacy Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Follow,the link on page 1 over to the GB thread on NASIOC. thanks for the link. will only the tmic fit or will the charge pipe too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarang Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 charge pipe will not fit. Our turbo is different for sure, and I think the bpv is different as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 thanks for the link. will only the tmic fit or will the charge pipe too. Only the TMIC will work for us. Unfortunately the hood scoop splitter won't work either but as the pics show, we can run it with the factory engine cover to hood scoop seal after the engine cover is trimmed a bit to account for the thicker core. When I get mine I'm going to try to custom fab up a splitter to work with the lower piece of the Grimmspeed splitter. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 charge pipe will not fit. Our turbo is different for sure, and I think the bpv is different as well. The turbo flange will bolt up and the BPV is in the correct location. The biggest problem, at least when I tried the Process West Cp was in the length and orientation of the pipes. Not trying to correct anyone and it won't fit either way, just figure we should have the best info possible. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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