HansGT Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Don't have the TMIC yet, but would like some better install instruction then what comes with it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 pull OEM TMIC, remove rubber ring around end of throttle body hose, insert Perrin TMIC, turn all screws and bolts clocwise that were previously turned counterclockwise. Either I'm a d!ck, or it's really that easy. You be the judge. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 It's that easy. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 nah your a dick! just kidding. easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 It is really easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 It is really easy. HEY GO TO SLEEP !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 HEY GO TO SLEEP !!! no kidding, i thought we put him to bed. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 I've had the oem off....it was easy. Just I've read some posts that gave me the idea the Perrin wasn't that cut and dry. I guess #7 confused me a little...."caps"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I've had the oem off....it was easy. Just I've read some posts that gave me the idea the Perrin wasn't that cut and dry. I guess #7 confused me a little...."caps"? #7 = "remove rubber ring around end of throttle body hose" from my cliff notes;) I don't remember taking one off the throttlebody side, but I did remove the one on the TMIC side. It's not a cap so much as it's just a rubber adapter ring that cushions the hose clamp. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 ^ ah ha! thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstar Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 It is easy, but do yourself a favor and grap a T-bolt clamp to replace the screw clamp. $5 is well worth the peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 #9....trim? Trim wha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 pull OEM TMIC, remove rubber ring around end of throttle body hose, insert Perrin TMIC, turn all screws and bolts clocwise that were previously turned counterclockwise. Either I'm a d!ck, or it's really that easy. You be the judge. You got lucky! Some of the PERRIN's do not fit well... Be warned now that the flange on your PERRIN and the flange on the turbo outlet may not look flush.... Mine has a 2mm gap! But once you tighten it down it seals.... Good luck getting your stock brace back on... I'm pretty strong and I had to muscle it. (I also have a huge BOV) TIME: less than 45 minutes Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 #9....trim? Trim wha? Just install it already. When you put the TMIC inplace, the harness clip they're talking about may or may not need to be trimmed. Either way, it will be obvious what the obstruction is and how much needs to be cut if any. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 If you have an after market STB you may run into fittement issues... I did with the STi STB. nothing 2 small washers couldn't handle! Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 no STB. i'll just tackle the bad boy...sink or swim right? just waiting on my TDC map update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 no STB. i'll just tackle the bad boy...sink or swim right? just waiting on my TDC map update. You can run a TMIC with no map update ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 ^ yeah, just figured I'd do it all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 You can run a TMIC with no map update you'll run slightly lean.... be aware. I was. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 ^ hmmm. I want to get this thing on already. I won't have an updated map from TDC until next week as Mike's mother passed away yesterday. oh, btw...found this walkthrough which includes the removal of the oem intercooler. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53391&highlight=torque+specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Can you edit out the first 15 posts and sticky it? You'll be fine. It's not gonna run so lean that you do damage. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 You got lucky! Some of the PERRIN's do not fit well... Be warned now that the flange on your PERRIN and the flange on the turbo outlet may not look flush.... Mine has a 2mm gap! But once you tighten it down it seals.... Good luck getting your stock brace back on... I'm pretty strong and I had to muscle it. (I also have a huge BOV) TIME: less than 45 minutes I just got done doing mine a couple hours ago and noticed the turbo side gap. Both ends where the bolts are touch, but the middle is a little high. I had to put a big washer on the brace bolt to get it to clamp down. I took it out for a spin and it ran great in 1st, 2nd and 3rd, but I think I got some WG flutter in 4th and 5th. I don't know if I had a hose leak before or what, but the boost comes on a lot quicker and holds better, but I'm getting a "click-a-click-a-click...." when boost gets above 15psi in 4th and 5th. Is it time for a new actuator too? Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish11 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 My perrin didn't want to naturally fit snug in it's spot either, I def had to use some extra time and energy to get it in place and screwed down. Hopefully I'll have no leaks or other issues. I don't want to have to take that thing off and put it back on again anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 After you do it a couple dozen times it gets easier, but I hear ya. Mine was a real pain at first. It definately doesn't just "drop in and bolt up"; there's a little coaxing that has to happen. Once the transplant "takes" and stays on a while it seems like it comes apart and goes back together a little better. The rotation on the IC->TB hose seems to make a big difference on how it lines up with the turbo. Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Just a note guys, Be carefull bolting down the turbo side. The flange is made of aluminum and strippes real easy. I know, I stripped mine Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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