d_jamont Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Gents, Just got a new KSTech Intake from a member, and installed it in my 05 Outback XT. The intake fit nicely, but the heatshield was out of sorts. The shield was brand-new, but does not seem to fit the fenderwell hole at all, given that there are rubber gaskets on it's edge that are supposed to fit against in bodywork inside the engine bay. Has anyone else had this issue with the KSTech heat shield? It's fairly important, because it holds the intake steady as you drive, and the filter does not fit properly into the shield right now? Pointers? Is the Outback XT's intake "hole" a different size/shape compared to the LGT's? Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_jamont Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Well, I managed to get the intake to fit, but the shield still has at least a one inch gap at the front side and back side, where the rubber gaskets are located. Not sure why there is such a fitment issue. The intake will now be drawing some air from the engine bay... not the preferred situation. The other big obstruction was a bit of the body structure inside the fender well, as it was hitting the AEM filter. So now the new filter has a few bruises on the metal filter mesh. Crap. MAybe I may take it to a local shop to get them to fab me a similar piece, but one that fits exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 You have any pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_jamont Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 I've sent pics off the KSTech, and Matt from KSTech has taken an interest in getting it rectified. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Maybe the shield was designed to not touch the fenderwell structure, even though it has rubber gaskets, and has the profile to fit perfectly against it.... we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal2None Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I'm trying to install one before Dyno day tomorrow and am having the same issue. The only thing that lines up are the two bolts to the fender. Fitment is not even close and the kstech website is down. This will be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal2None Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Got tuned today without the intake or injectors Oh well. I couldn't get it to fit and gave up. The fender would have cut through it eventually if I left it as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydrvr Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Resurrecting this thread... Did you guys ever get this sorted out? I waited over a month to get this intake and I'm pretty bummed it isn't a drop in fit. Is it a "beat it to fit and paint it to match" fit or is there something wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydrvr Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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