SPT turbo heat shield install without removing intercooler?

dewey · 10-20-2007, 10:10 AM

I was wondering if I could do this by just removing 1 bolt on the left side of the intercooler. I attempted this with no luck or is there a special way of doing this? I don't want to take the intercooler off cause I heard it was a pain to put back on.

twozzracer · 10-20-2007, 10:30 AM

I did mine in less than 5 mins, you dont need to remove the innercooler. You have to angle it in the right direction for it so slide in.

dewey · 10-20-2007, 11:10 AM

How would I angle it? I tried taking the bolt off and then I put the shield on top of the turbo and couldn't slide it in between the clamp in the intercooler. Or am I supposed get a nut or something to hold it in?

twozzracer · 10-20-2007, 11:14 AM

Take the bolt off along with the rubber grommet. Slide the heat shield through then slap the grommet back in and screw the bolt in.

boost_happy · 10-20-2007, 11:24 AM

take the intercooler off, its not that bad, makes you learn how to do it for the future if needed. Challenge yourself.

dewey · 10-20-2007, 12:15 PM

lol well I'll give the easier way a try first if I can't get it in I'll try taking the intercooler off. thanks for the help guys.

divine.revelation · 10-20-2007, 04:40 PM

i just replaced my stock heat shield today with a cobb hs. did NOT take intercooler off. all you need to do is remove 5x 10mm bolts 3 on top 2 on bottom end and rotate it out. took me about 10 mins. the replacement hs goes in even quicker.

10-20-2007, 10:10 AM	#1
dewey Junior STI Driver Car: urban gray 07 sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Connecticut Posts: 107 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	SPT turbo heat shield install without removing intercooler? I was wondering if I could do this by just removing 1 bolt on the left side of the intercooler. I attempted this with no luck or is there a special way of doing this? I don't want to take the intercooler off cause I heard it was a pain to put back on. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-20-2007, 10:30 AM	#2
twozzracer Amateur STI Driver Car: CMG 04 STI Fav Mod: AP FTW Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 31 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: SPT turbo heat shield install without removing intercooler? I did mine in less than 5 mins, you dont need to remove the innercooler. You have to angle it in the right direction for it so slide in.

10-20-2007, 11:10 AM	#3
dewey Junior STI Driver Car: urban gray 07 sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Connecticut Posts: 107 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: SPT turbo heat shield install without removing intercooler? How would I angle it? I tried taking the bolt off and then I put the shield on top of the turbo and couldn't slide it in between the clamp in the intercooler. Or am I supposed get a nut or something to hold it in?

10-20-2007, 11:14 AM	#4
twozzracer Amateur STI Driver Car: CMG 04 STI Fav Mod: AP FTW Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 31 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: SPT turbo heat shield install without removing intercooler? Take the bolt off along with the rubber grommet. Slide the heat shield through then slap the grommet back in and screw the bolt in.

10-20-2007, 11:24 AM	#5
boost_happy Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI SGM Fav Mod: seatbelts Location: Dallas Posts: 698 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: SPT turbo heat shield install without removing intercooler? take the intercooler off, its not that bad, makes you learn how to do it for the future if needed. Challenge yourself.

10-20-2007, 12:15 PM	#6
dewey Junior STI Driver Car: urban gray 07 sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Connecticut Posts: 107 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: SPT turbo heat shield install without removing intercooler? lol well I'll give the easier way a try first if I can't get it in I'll try taking the intercooler off. thanks for the help guys.

10-20-2007, 04:40 PM	#7
divine.revelation Lurker Posts: 1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: SPT turbo heat shield install without removing intercooler? i just replaced my stock heat shield today with a cobb hs. did NOT take intercooler off. all you need to do is remove 5x 10mm bolts 3 on top 2 on bottom end and rotate it out. took me about 10 mins. the replacement hs goes in even quicker. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.