scoobydoobie Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Also, out of curiosity, how much are you guys in the states paying for a new one of these intercoolers including the splitter/duct? Going rate is around $980 USD shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bechtold Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Just FYI the 07 STI alternator/belt cover bolts right on the LGT with no modification or brackets needed at all. http://gallery.me.com/gregnauman/100034/IMG_4989/web.jpg? Nice write up and I will be anxious to see how much more power people are able to get out of this intercooler, and if it will be similar to the likes of the STI top mount intercoolers So just the black plastic cover and nothing else is needed like bolts, etc? Do you have the part number for this? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I PM'd you back but I am pretty sure that is correct. I just orders the black plastic cover. It's been so long ago I'm not sure. Also not sure of the part number anymore. Search my username and use some key words and you should find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 I don't see how the driver's side can attach without that little bracket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl_D718 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Just got this installed on my '07 spec.B. Your suggestions on deviating from the instructions helped a lot in getting the IC lined up correctly with everything. Definitely install that bottom bolt before sliding the piping onto the turbo flange. Also FWIW to anyone, I didn't need to trim the hood insulation at all for it to fit. I just started at the bottom and slid it up between the new hood duct and hood. Tight fit, but easily done without a second hand. MODS: PW TMIC, Cobb catted DP, HKS cat-back, AVO filter, Bren e-tune; Konis/Epics, Advan RCII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cholmes1 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thought this might be useful. ProcessWest has heard the Legacy/Liberty fitment issues both here and in Oz and are working on a new mounting system that will allow the TMIC to sit lower and allow for better clearance of strut bars and aftermarket BOV's. Once completed it should be a pretty simple fix... http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=16363 Best, C.H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Fixing issues that kept this out of contention in my mind. Good to hear. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 crap... I was going to put this on my car tomorrow and I find out about the new lower mounts.... Any ETA on the new mounts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cholmes1 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 None that I am aware of... I am keeping an eye on the Oz site and PW's site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethanxk15 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Great walkthrough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Hope to hear something soon on the improved mounting hardware. Hopefully, they'll provide FOC for those who have previously purchased. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rome_STI Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thought this might be useful. ProcessWest has heard the Legacy/Liberty fitment issues both here and in Oz and are working on a new mounting system that will allow the TMIC to sit lower and allow for better clearance of strut bars and aftermarket BOV's. Once completed it should be a pretty simple fix... http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=16363 Best, C.H. That's my post! Haha. AFAIK he still hasn't found a donor car so my guess would be ETA for new mounts is still at LEAST a month away. If I wasn't about to do a whole heap of work on my car I'd leave it with him just to get another cheap PW TMIC out of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekDaniel Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Wow I just installed this on an 08 Gt 5EAT What A PITA The brackets did not line up with holes on tmic. I had to bolt in the passenger side bracket then bend it with the IC on so the bracket on the driver side would line up. The bracket on my drivers sides is touching my brake fluid res tank, It even took some chips out of it. I hope it does not rub a hole through it. I pushed on the entire system to get it away from this reservoir unsuccessfully, This set up is a very tight set up, but looks good I cant wait for my reflash to see how it handles, wish me luck with that all goes well If you have an SPT heatshield mounted over the oem with spacers. It must go! otherwise you will never be able to get passenger bracket where it needs to be. I even tried to install shield on shield nope. Oem heat shield won that battle. I like how this tmic is up, off and away from the turbo. I imagine this is going to be beneficial. Oh and my engine bay ate two bolts during this process!!! and I cant find em!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekDaniel Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 That's my post! Haha. AFAIK he still hasn't found a donor car so my guess would be ETA for new mounts is still at LEAST a month away. If I wasn't about to do a whole heap of work on my car I'd leave it with him just to get another cheap PW TMIC out of it! They can come to America and use my car as a guinea pig so other 08 owners dont have the fitment issues I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I don't see how the driver's side can attach without that little bracket? I was looking at it again and you remove the bracket that goes across in between the two bolts that hold that on. Then the STI cover just bolts in place of that cross bracket into the two bolts on either side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Wow I just installed this on an 08 Gt 5EAT What A PITA The brackets did not line up with holes on tmic. I had to bolt in the passenger side bracket then bend it with the IC on so the bracket on the driver side would line up. The bracket on my drivers sides is touching my brake fluid res tank, It even took some chips out of it. I hope it does not rub a hole through it. I pushed on the entire system to get it away from this reservoir unsuccessfully, This set up is a very tight set up, but looks good I cant wait for my reflash to see how it handles, wish me luck with that all goes well If you have an SPT heatshield mounted over the oem with spacers. It must go! otherwise you will never be able to get passenger bracket where it needs to be. I even tried to install shield on shield nope. Oem heat shield won that battle. I like how this tmic is up, off and away from the turbo. I imagine this is going to be beneficial. Oh and my engine bay ate two bolts during this process!!! and I cant find em!! This sounds like the fitment issues we had with the FMS TMIC (PW Knockoff) on an 08. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Do you have pictures of this? I just want clarification. Before "modding" the brackets on your own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekDaniel Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Do you have pictures of this? I just want clarification. Before "modding" the brackets on your own? pics are on page 5 on a post I have in the tuning section I think its titled Pw intercooler and how much boost can stock turbo handle. The pics are after the install If you look at the bracket by the turbo. You will see how close it sits to the oem heat-shield. This bracket was off by about 2 inches to the right (towards driver side), as I proceeded to drop the tank on the brackets, No-Go for fitment drivers side bracket alignment was unattainable. That is when Neanderthal techniques were used. To bend bracket by turbo to the left to allow alignment of screw holes. I wish I had taken pics before. But you can gather just how far off it was, just by seeing how close the final fitment is. I ended up shaving a little bit off the bracket on the drivers side to help alleviate the pressure on brake res. I hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekDaniel Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Do you have pictures of this? I just want clarification. Before "modding" the brackets on your own? I hope and I dont think its a knock off I got it from rally sport. I may call them today and Pw to gain some clarification on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekDaniel Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I don't see how the driver's side can attach without that little bracket? It cant I tried lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Weird, so this is your pics? http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4014586&postcount=74 I went and looked at mine, I have about 3/4" between my driver's side bracket and reservoir. I compared this pic to mine https://docs.google.com/a/rideagainstthemachine.com/file/d/0B_juAcEqRlEfSEpWbHF5S1hJdTA/edit# and noticed the bracket is adjustable, but you don't have it adjusted in? What order did you install it all? By the looks I'm going to guess you tightened up the driver's side and then worked on the passenger side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekDaniel Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Weird, so this is your pics? http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4014586&postcount=74 I went and looked at mine, I have about 3/4" between my driver's side bracket and reservoir. I compared this pic to mine https://docs.google.com/a/rideagainstthemachine.com/file/d/0B_juAcEqRlEfSEpWbHF5S1hJdTA/edit# and noticed the bracket is adjustable, but you don't have it adjusted in? What order did you install it all? By the looks I'm going to guess you tightened up the driver's side and then worked on the passenger side? Yeah those are my pics its virgin tight fitment huh. I dont know if I got a wrong bracket or what but shes in there now, so I will cross my fingers and hope it doesnt jack up my brake res tank. your link is also a pic of my set up. I dont follow on the your statement that the bracket isnt adjusted in? Could you please clarify? I have the extension bracket and oem bracket as far to the left as possible. I actually started on the turbo side, then did the drivers side bracket and when I went to drop unit onto brackets I noticed the major misalignment. So, I decide the only option was to bend turbo bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl_D718 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I didn't have those fitment issues either. I can snap some pics of my install if you'd be interested in seeing them. But SSpeed means that the bolt holes on the driver's side extension bracket are oblonged to allow for some adjustment. MODS: PW TMIC, Cobb catted DP, HKS cat-back, AVO filter, Bren e-tune; Konis/Epics, Advan RCII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekDaniel Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 oh yeah, Only allow a little bit adjustment and I did take that into consideration when I mounted it. I am willing to bet I got a wrong part or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCASEYS Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 PWTMIC11 correct? I donated to LegacyGT.com which allows me to have this nifty signature. If anything SCASEYS posts ever becomes a sticky i'm gonna light this whole place on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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