Yamon234 Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Alright thanks everyone! Well Ebay just offered a 15% discount code on any purchase over $50 it expires in an hour. So I pulled the trigger and got the intercooler for $31 less than the original post. It'll be here in a week and I'll let you guys know what the results are. Sbt, I'll run some pressurized air and maybe run some water through it when I get it to make sure that doesn't happen. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamon234 Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 Over a year now and I did have to trim the OEM heatshield because of the CNT downpipe/VF52 were bigger not because of TMIC size. What throttlebody hose are you using? I cant get mine to fit with the stock hose. Im thinking of picking up an AVO hose on ebay. They are running about $53 For others who are interested (because i have received PM's on this) Im having trouble getting the intercooler on. Its a bit wider in all dimensions. Not a lot. but just enough to be annoying, and it doesnt seem to be playing with the stock hose very well. but if i get that part right then that might solve the fitment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbrawley Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 What throttlebody hose are you using? I cant get mine to fit with the stock hose. Im thinking of picking up an AVO hose on ebay. They are running about $53 For others who are interested (because i have received PM's on this) Im having trouble getting the intercooler on. Its a bit wider in all dimensions. Not a lot. but just enough to be annoying, and it doesnt seem to be playing with the stock hose very well. but if i get that part right then that might solve the fitment Just the plain black hose, I took off the little cover/flap at the end of it and put a new clamp on it where it goes onto intercooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zangado1 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Anybody know if this intercooler will clear an upper strut bar (Cusco)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamon234 Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Just the plain black hose, I took off the little cover/flap at the end of it and put a new clamp on it where it goes onto intercooler. Sweet thank you. ill give that a shot tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 So basically it does fit. A little bit of maneuvering around and it works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I suspect, it it's like the other Perrin knockoffs, that it will rub on your banjo bolt on the clutch slave cylinder. It's a pita and never truly fits correctly, IOW, it will require futzing with it to get it lined up, left and right and tipped properly (without causing a leak on the turbo side) to mate the TB hose and not impinge the slave cylinder banjo. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 When I was looking at Perrin intercooler the Perrin sales rep told me the Black intercooler was the better model and didn’t require clocking (rotating) the turbo, the Silver one required it to not rub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I ordered an intercooler. Is it missing any gaskets etc? I don't want surprises other than fitment issues if I can help it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Too late I guess. The eBay store that is also the same owners as the Amazon store had one left and it was used and damaged. Forget that! Staying stock until more product comes in, if ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasted Potential Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I'm crap happy with my 600 dollar mishimoto unit. If I had to undo my up pipe to install the TMIC I'd reconsider that purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robburns201 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Very happy with my perrin...used at that...they pop up every now and then on the forums... Sent from my 0PJA2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Speaking of Rev9, has anyone gotten one of these ? $194 for a catted DP https://www.ebay.com/i/132474267293?chn=ps 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Speaking of Rev9, has anyone gotten one of these ? $194 for a catted DP https://www.ebay.com/i/132474267293?chn=psI'm pretty sure I have one of these. I bought it off of a member here.... Haven't installed it yet, however it does seem like a decent part.. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbrawley Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Speaking of Rev9, has anyone gotten one of these ? $194 for a catted DP https://www.ebay.com/i/132474267293?chn=ps I wish I would have. Mine is CNT brand, like $320 for catted DP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 $320 is reasonable. I'd be sacred of a $194 one when the others are over $500. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasted Potential Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I think I spent 600 on my Cobb... because auto.... and cat. Meow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilredwagon Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I have one of those Rev9 catted downpipes. The fitment of the pipe is perfect. There are two issues you should be aware of: One thing is that the belmouth is too close to the flange, so the flares on the nuts that bolt to the turbo can't fit on the stud. This was the case on 2 of the 5 nuts. I've seen a bunch of aftermartket downpipes have this issue over the years, so I wouldn't say this is becuse of it being a cheap part. A couple minutes with a dremel before installing is all it takes to grind out a little more clearance. The other thing is that the cat isn't very effective at cleaning up the exhaust smell. Again, this is common among aftermarket, low cell count, high-flow cats. But just so you're aware, the exhaust smells clean only at cold start. Once you're running, it smells like a catless exhaust when you pull up to a light or come to a stop. I DO have the stock rear O2 sensor in, and the cat codes are still on, and it hasn't triggered a CEL, so it's got that going for it. Overall I trust the parts for what they are. I would trust the intercooler, but at the same time, my expectations wouldn't be all that high for a $200 part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Well, I ordered one again. I will post pictures you once it gets here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamon234 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 BE CAREFUL! I could not get my Rev9 intercooler to fit. It was super tight even with the extra length of the after market throttlebody hose. I think im going to order a FMIC because it might be less hassle. The Rev9 intercooler did have METAL SHAVINGS inside! Not a good thing to shoot into your engine. After a long time struggling i gave up. Your going to want to make sure your clean the thing out thoroughly if your going to put it on. id suggest a high pressure wash or something to clean it out. I think i might have been able to get it to fit if i rotated the cold side of the turbo a little. But even after removing the turbo i still couldn't get it on right. I kinda doubt this is the same as the perrin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Interested to see how it turns out! BTW, did you see they are also offering a knockoff Process West style intewrcooler for the 08-13 WRX? I didn’t see that. I wish that fit my LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Yamon234, I understand where you are coming from on this. I plan on making sure it’s very clean. Other users have had problems because they were installing on a manual transmission car. I will take my time and make sure I do the install correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilredwagon Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I don't see why the intercooler wouldn't fit. I think it's just the hood splitter that makes them say it's for WRX and not the LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbrawley Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Yamon234, I understand where you are coming from on this. I plan on making sure it’s very clean. Other users have had problems because they were installing on a manual transmission car. I will take my time and make sure I do the install correctly. Yeah, something about the brake cylinder or clutch cylinder on the drivers side with the manuals. But fit fine in the 5EAT for me. Some were saying the throttle body hose wasn't long enough to reach the intercooler but a lot of the videos attach the TB hose FIRST, then swing it around to connect the turbo side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeben83 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 IIRC its because the original Perrin patterned TMIC was originally test fitted on a 5EAT car... Lots of people have had fitment issues with this type of design, including myself. There seemed to have been less people with fitment issues with the original Perrin's, but they were still there (the master cylinder clearance and lining up the TB coupler were the top issues). If you want 100% drop-in solution, stay stock or $$$ for a GS or PW style TMIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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