SPT Intake Help

js3324 · 06-27-2006, 08:39 AM

Hello

Going ot the dealer soon to see if they will price match Subaru genuine parts on an SPT intake and heatshield.

My question is, besides the obvious replacement of the intake box, what should I do with the plumbing the fender? Any additional tips for installation?

Thanks.

RBMike · 06-27-2006, 11:32 AM

Do nothing else, leave in the silencer and reinstall the snorkle (after you install the heat sheild and Intake.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43...Picture053.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43...Picture055.jpg

With this set-up my intake air was on average 10deg F cooler than with no snorkle. When moving more than 35mph my intake temps (at the filter) are 7 deg F hotter than the outside temp indicated on the dash.

js3324 · 06-27-2006, 01:03 PM

Thanks.
Thats exactly what I was looking for.

ebo03 · 07-04-2006, 03:28 PM

Do the intake and heat shield come with install instructions?
I'm assuming so, just wondering before I pick it up from the dealer. If so I don't see any problems, and I'm far from a certified mechanic

Kirv · 07-04-2006, 03:45 PM

I'd be REALLY surprised if it doesn't come with instructions. I wouldn't worry about that.

scubadiver424 · 07-06-2006, 07:46 PM

It does come with instructions, but they really arent that good, just use common judgement, really its not difficult at all, if you have a friend whos installed intakes, have him over maybe

**WESTI** · 07-06-2006, 09:54 PM

the instructions arent taht bad.... they are all labled and have pictures. u'll be fine

ebo03 · 07-07-2006, 08:03 AM

yes, the instructions are good enough. not a complicated install. i only ran into one problem.........a few pieces of hardware were not included, the bushing, 2 bolts, and 1 nut were missing. so the dealer i got it from contacted the warehouse and they have to get a hardware kit from their supplier............another delay before i can install it

ebo03 · 07-25-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ebo03

yes, the instructions are good enough. not a complicated install. i only ran into one problem.........a few pieces of hardware were not included, the bushing, 2 bolts, and 1 nut were missing. so the dealer i got it from contacted the warehouse and they have to get a hardware kit from their supplier............another delay before i can install it

i've had the intake now for 3 weeks and i'm still without the hardware kit. i've called the dealer numerous times asking what they've heard from the warehouse, when they expect to get the hardware, etc.........nothing yet, can anybody think of an alternative route? i'm sure i could get the bolts and nut from any hardware store but what about a similar bushing.........any ideas?? i'm getting impatient

**WESTI** · 07-25-2006, 04:55 PM

call the dealer 1 more time and if that doesnt work id say u should either email like spt if they have a site or something and/or go into the dealer urself

***austinpike*** · 07-25-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ebo03

i've had the intake now for 3 weeks and i'm still without the hardware kit.

Mine shipped with the wrong bushing. (one of a number of kits that did.) I had to wait a couple weeks for SPT to recognize the problem and sort it out. Then they decided they would not ship just the hardware, they wanted to exchange the whole kit. Quite a waste for a 50¢ part but whatever.

My parts guy had to keep on them to get it taken care of. They are on backorder now, so you may be out of luck for awhile. The dealer is pretty much at the mercy of SOA/SPT, so there isn't a lot they can do. Just tell them to tell the warehouse or whoever that they want to exchange the whole kit and that you have been waiting a month for it. Shipping just the hardware doesn't fit into their system.

The two small bolts are no big deal, you can get them anywhere, and frankly I think the ones that come with it are too long anyway. The bushing is a little different, since it is a piece of rubber with studs sticking out either end. (and from what I recall it seemed to be two separate studs, not one going all the way through, but I could be wrong.) You could easily mount the bracket with a piece of threaded rod and a stack of rubber washers, but it wouldn't be quite the same thing. Probably close enough, depends if you want to hold out for the right parts on principle.

blk04sti · 07-25-2006, 06:58 PM

It looks just like the Typhoon, just not red.

**WESTI** · 07-25-2006, 08:56 PM

which bushing was it that was the wrong one?

***austinpike*** · 07-26-2006, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WESTI

which bushing was it that was the wrong one?

Basically the stud on the bushing is supposed to thread into the hole that that bolt came out of. See a problem there? The "correct" one has thicker studs.

ebo03 · 07-28-2006, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by austinpike

Mine shipped with the wrong bushing. (one of a number of kits that did.) I had to wait a couple weeks for SPT to recognize the problem and sort it out. Then they decided they would not ship just the hardware, they wanted to exchange the whole kit. Quite a waste for a 50¢ part but whatever.

My parts guy had to keep on them to get it taken care of. They are on backorder now, so you may be out of luck for awhile. The dealer is pretty much at the mercy of SOA/SPT, so there isn't a lot they can do. Just tell them to tell the warehouse or whoever that they want to exchange the whole kit and that you have been waiting a month for it. Shipping just the hardware doesn't fit into their system.

Yes the dealer got it all sorted out finally. They are going to exchange the entire intake and since they are on backorder, a release from SOA/SPT has to be authorized to get it. So hopefully by next week I'll have it installed.........it's about f'n time

06-27-2006, 08:39 AM	#1
js3324 Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 STI Posts: 160 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	SPT Intake Help Hello Going ot the dealer soon to see if they will price match Subaru genuine parts on an SPT intake and heatshield. My question is, besides the obvious replacement of the intake box, what should I do with the plumbing the fender? Any additional tips for installation? Thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-04-2006, 03:28 PM	#4
ebo03 STI Driver Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: XX protune Location: Pearisburg, VA Posts: 244 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Instructions?? Do the intake and heat shield come with install instructions? I'm assuming so, just wondering before I pick it up from the dealer. If so I don't see any problems, and I'm far from a certified mechanic

06-27-2006, 11:32 AM	#2
RBMike The Next Petter Solberg Posts: 933 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Do nothing else, leave in the silencer and reinstall the snorkle (after you install the heat sheild and Intake. http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43...Picture053.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a43...Picture055.jpg With this set-up my intake air was on average 10deg F cooler than with no snorkle. When moving more than 35mph my intake temps (at the filter) are 7 deg F hotter than the outside temp indicated on the dash.

06-27-2006, 01:03 PM	#3
js3324 Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 STI Posts: 160 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks. Thats exactly what I was looking for.

07-04-2006, 03:45 PM	#5
Kirv Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Silver Fav Mod: Rumble + Torque = COBB Stg2 Location: CT Posts: 727 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	I'd be REALLY surprised if it doesn't come with instructions. I wouldn't worry about that.

07-06-2006, 07:46 PM	#6
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,623 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	It does come with instructions, but they really arent that good, just use common judgement, really its not difficult at all, if you have a friend whos installed intakes, have him over maybe

07-06-2006, 09:54 PM	#7
WESTI Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: HKS CARBON TI Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 5,585 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	the instructions arent taht bad.... they are all labled and have pictures. u'll be fine

07-07-2006, 08:03 AM	#8
ebo03 STI Driver Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: XX protune Location: Pearisburg, VA Posts: 244 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	yes, the instructions are good enough. not a complicated install. i only ran into one problem.........a few pieces of hardware were not included, the bushing, 2 bolts, and 1 nut were missing. so the dealer i got it from contacted the warehouse and they have to get a hardware kit from their supplier............another delay before i can install it

07-25-2006, 04:55 PM	#10
WESTI Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: HKS CARBON TI Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 5,585 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	call the dealer 1 more time and if that doesnt work id say u should either email like spt if they have a site or something and/or go into the dealer urself

07-25-2006, 06:58 PM	#12
blk04sti The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2004 STI Fav Mod: All of them Location: Southern NH Posts: 873 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	It looks just like the Typhoon, just not red.

07-25-2006, 08:56 PM	#13
WESTI Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: HKS CARBON TI Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 5,585 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	which bushing was it that was the wrong one?