optyks Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Haha yeah I hear you. My IC is starting to really bust/leak at one corner, so at this point it's not really likely to hold up even with your mod, so I figured meh, I might as well JB it to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted September 25, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted September 25, 2013 Haha yeah I hear you. My IC is starting to really bust/leak at one corner, so at this point it's not really likely to hold up even with your mod, so I figured meh, I might as well JB it to see what happens. If you think it's that bad, honestly i wouldn't bother--go aftermarket or pick up a new stocker. I have one in the garage that's bullet proofed already with one broken engine cover tab if you're interested. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted September 25, 2013 I Donated Share Posted September 25, 2013 Haha yeah I hear you. My IC is starting to really bust/leak at one corner, so at this point it's not really likely to hold up even with your mod, so I figured meh, I might as well JB it to see what happens. Mine was almost totally broken and I have no leaks with this mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted September 25, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted September 25, 2013 I stand corrected BEHOLD THE POWER! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted September 25, 2013 I Donated Share Posted September 25, 2013 If you can't see, that's 1 tab completely broken, one tab so black with oil that you have to look to see it properly and the third tab is 80% broken. Popped the BP mod on and it holds 17.5psi allllllll day long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optyks Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Here's what mine looked like last night straight off my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted September 25, 2013 I Donated Share Posted September 25, 2013 Looks better than mine did. You should be just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optyks Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 They should have just made the intercooler out of straight metal. What is this plastic bullshit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted September 25, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted September 25, 2013 They should have just made the intercooler out of straight metal. What is this plastic bullshit? Couldn't tell you, I'm sure it saved subaru a couple pennies though. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted September 25, 2013 I Donated Share Posted September 25, 2013 Couldn't tell you, I'm sure it saved subaru a couple pennies though. There are good reasons besides cost to use composite for the end-tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optyks Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Such as? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted September 25, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted September 25, 2013 There are good reasons besides cost to use composite for the end-tanks. Such as? Better resistance to heatsoak is the main reason. Slightly lighter weight is another, but pretty negligible. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted September 25, 2013 I Donated Share Posted September 25, 2013 Better resistance to heatsoak is the main reason. Slightly lighter weight is another, but pretty negligible. There are also manufacturing reasons, of course. It is a lot easier to reliably crimp on composite end tanks than to reliably weld on metal ones. Quite frankly, the stock TMICs are perfectly fine (reliable, don't hinder performance) on stock LGTs and WRXes. They are engineered perfectly for their intended use. From a reliability standpoint, this kit fixes the reliability issues. There are still issues with flow at Stage 3+ boost levels, although according to Jermaine at TurboXS, my main chokepoint was my stock mufflers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Hey BarManBean, I just watched your zip tie video using the band clamp tool and wondered how exactly you ended up with three hands? Does the extra hand come with the tool or is that an additional part you have to purchase separately? Where is a good place to buy that extra hand? Just wondering because I sure could use one of those in my toolbox.....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 They should have just made the intercooler out of straight metal. What is this plastic bullshit? The reason they used plastic tanks for the intercooler is because the intercooler is nothing but a heater core with a different type of tank on it to fit this particular application. The core itself is something that is readily available as a premade unit and they simply bought a part off the shelf, had the tanks made, and had them assembled. Cheaper for Subaru while in bone stock application, most likely is "good enough" to last a while. I'm sure there are thousands of them out there on the various vehicles that these fit on that have no issues but then again, they most likely have done nothing except drive them....and not like US lunatics where we (LGT, NASIOC, etc.) all want 4859 p.s.i of boost pressure and 65289741 w.h.p...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted September 26, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted September 26, 2013 Hey BarManBean, I just watched your zip tie video using the band clamp tool and wondered how exactly you ended up with three hands? Does the extra hand come with the tool or is that an additional part you have to purchase separately? Where is a good place to buy that extra hand? Just wondering because I sure could use one of those in my toolbox.....LOL Extra hand not included. Get your own. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Extra hand not included. Get your own. BASTARD ! ! You just wait. You're gonna need me for something someday and I'm going to say "remember when you told me to get my OWN hand?" Uh huh........Juuuusssssttttt wait........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optyks Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 and not like US lunatics where we (LGT, NASIOC, etc.) all want 4859 p.s.i of boost pressure and 65289741 w.h.p...LOL Doesn't... doesn't the whole world want a fast car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Doesn't... doesn't the whole world want a fast car? Well...maybe not the WHOLE world...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Doesn't... doesn't the whole world want a fast car? If that were true the Corrola wouldn't be the best selling nameplate in the world... 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optyks Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 If that were true the Corrola wouldn't be the best selling nameplate in the world... Pff, Corolla S, bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 There's nothing 'S' about any Corolla... My GF has a Corolla S (XRS is slightly different) 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackPearl Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Sure am glad I bought some extra straps from you Mike! That was the first time I have used them, I boogered 3 of them before I got the 'feel' for it Totally stoked with the BP kit, thanks again Seeeyaaa amd BMB!!!! Self proclaimed PNW Craiglist find of the day Champion, April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted September 27, 2013 I Donated Share Posted September 27, 2013 Sure am glad I bought some extra straps from you Mike! That was the first time I have used them, I boogered 3 of them before I got the 'feel' for it Totally stoked with the BP kit, thanks again Seeeyaaa amd BMB!!!! Good to see I'm not alone in my hicksta-ing of the SS zip ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 ^ You're surely not! I broke one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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