4thsubaru Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 For those of you who did the intake which one did you use and any tips and tricks for the install? I have seen Cobb 08+ wrx & k&n 08+, I do want to have a box. It is just a matter of closing off the opening that is on the kit to accommodate our set-up and the rest is fairly bolt on. Any fabrication needed. I understand the MAS sensor is the same. Any insight and/or pics would be appreciated. Looking at doing this myself. My tuning shop wants 600 for an air intake and another 150$ to make it custom. Feels a little steep! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmed2002 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 My tuning shop wants 600 for an air intake and another 150$ to make it custom. That's a ripoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I can't recall anyone using an airbox specificially, best to go through the build threads and check them out. I would thing the 2015+ wrx would be a better starting point. Shop time for fabrication isn't cheap, ask any of the people who have had it done. This platform is a PITA to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thsubaru Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 That's a ripoff. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thsubaru Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 I can't recall anyone using an airbox specificially, best to go through the build threads and check them out. I would thing the 2015+ wrx would be a better starting point. Shop time for fabrication isn't cheap, ask any of the people who have had it done. This platform is a PITA to work with. I have started going through them and I only found a pic of a one with a KStech but that one has no box. Also the reason for 08 and not 15 wrx intake is that the 08 MAS senor is plug in with ours and not the 2015 I would have to figure out some way of getting around that. I can appreciate the fab time cost money but with the knowledge on this forum I am confident I can get it done cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I would leave the stock air box unless you are planning on pushing the performance envelope of our engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabsx Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I can't recall anyone using an airbox specificially, best to go through the build threads and check them out. I would thing the 2015+ wrx would be a better starting point. Shop time for fabrication isn't cheap, ask any of the people who have had it done. This platform is a PITA to work with. I have a k&n 08+ wrx intake with the box and everything fits up perfectly. You just have to cover the hole where the intake would originally fit into. So I would recommend the K&N intake. Might sell mine, since I need 3” intake for my new turbo setup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thsubaru Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 I have a k&n 08+ wrx intake with the box and everything fits up perfectly. You just have to cover the hole where the intake would originally fit into. So I would recommend the K&N intake. Might sell mine, since I need 3” intake for my new turbo setup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What did you use to cover the hole? might be interested in buying if you are selling... assuming shipping to Canada is not to bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabsx Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 What did you use to cover the hole? might be interested in buying if you are selling... assuming shipping to Canada is not to bad Just some abs plastic. Photo attached for proof lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thsubaru Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Ok ok now i believe you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eckseleven Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 I have a Cobb SF with box I need to get rid of. I blocked off the opening with plexiglass and double sided tape. There are pictures of it someplace here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thsubaru Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 I would leave the stock air box unless you are planning on pushing the performance envelope of our engine. Call me weird but I am planning some days and some days want to sell the car, I guess this is what they call mid-life crisis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thsubaru Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 I have a Cobb SF with box I need to get rid of. I blocked off the opening with plexiglass and double sided tape. There are pictures of it someplace here... I'll send you a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmed2002 Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Call me weird but I am planning some days and some days want to sell the car, I guess this is what they call mid-life crisis There's a saying: "If it's a doubt, it's a don't". Not sure if you want to sell the car more than you would want to keep it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thsubaru Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 So i scored a Cobb SF a buddy of mine had one lieing around. My question now is if I install is it safe to drive before a tune? roughly 60 miles or should I tow the car there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thsubaru Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 eckseleven has a Cobb SF for sale if anyone else is looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eckseleven Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Yeah I need to make a post in the classifieds section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabsx Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 So i scored a Cobb SF a buddy of mine had one lieing around. My question now is if I install is it safe to drive before a tune? roughly 60 miles or should I tow the car there. You should be okay Just stay out of boost until tune Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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