Skotcharu

sleeperxt and I (or rather sleeperxt) tried to install an STi intercooler on my 2004 FXT this afternoon. After getting it in we realized that the intake hose did not line up with the bypass valve.

On my FXT the bypass valve is at about a 45 degree angle where the bypass valve of the the STi IC is level horizontal.

What can I get to make the STi IC fit in mah Foz?

SuperRu

You need one of these.



Contact the closest forum supporting OEM parts vendor and they will take care of you.

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Richard
04 XT.... 98S

max6spd

The BPV for MY06+ is the same as the STi one. For 04/05, you'll need an STi BPV.

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07 OBP FSXT M/T (Stage 2)

Trinidoc

You can get around it using a longer hose and loop it underneath but SuperRu is correct. Remove the throttle body and take out the metal tube below it and then run the silicone hose. I used one from Samco. I felt it could have been just a little bit longer but worked fine.

sleeperxt

alright Earl order one of those hoses and a gasket for the STi bpv and you should be set!

And Andrew if you want to install you're tmic tomorrow after work let me know.

Skotcharu

Done, will let you know when I get the gear. Thanks!

max6spd

Dude, I've been to THREE AutoZones and nobody has the right hose. They look at me like I'm crazy. I was going to order silicon ones tomorrow, but I was trying to not go that route because I want to go VF39. I'm so sad . . .

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07 OBP FSXT M/T (Stage 2)

sleeperxt

Dont worry about the extra hose. I ran the STi tmic with the STi red elbow and my TD04 with no issues. We can get it done in no time. It takes a little extra fitting but like you said you don't want to cut that elbow so when you get that VF39 it will slip right on.