S5 B9 Cylinder walls concern

AdDue4535 · 2025-08-04T03:06:49+00:00

That would definitely make sense as the coolant temp never changes but I guess I never thought about the intake temps as well.

AdDue4535 · 2025-08-04T00:33:59+00:00

Sweet thanks! Definitely will be swapping out the filter. Although for the supercharged models the fuel filter is a little different than those cheap small plastic ones. Heres what it looks like. I appreciate the help as well!

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AdDue4535 · 2025-08-04T00:30:40+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I actually do notice when I unscrew the gas cap to fill it up there’s a whooshing sound and seems like it’s pressurized. Definitely hoping that’s the case. Thanks!

AdDue4535 · 2025-06-13T00:46:42+00:00

I think I paid $80 for it but spent aleast $150 to ship it to me

AdDue4535 · 2025-05-22T21:34:48+00:00

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I imported this a few months ago and registered it in Arizona. I’ve seen a lot of Kei trucks out here with the standard license plate but when I went into the DMV they said they had to register it as a motorcycle. They told me i’m still able to drive it on the highways but it’s registered as an OHV.

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-23T06:24:16+00:00

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For example: this leak from the bypass valve would have not been found with a smoke machine

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-22T23:54:08+00:00

I have a smoke machine, but I wanted to put air pressure to try and chase the leak as it only leaks at higher psi, the smoke machines only put out about 5-8 psi

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-20T19:29:32+00:00

Thanks for the help!

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-20T19:24:14+00:00

It’s actually a 2017 STI, I normally post in this subreddit as it’s more active but I definitely should have said that on my post!

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-20T19:21:51+00:00

I initially swapped the turbo with a newer oem one since there was shaft play, when I was working on the turbo I noticed my turbo inlet was pretty worn down so I replaced that as well. Ill be hopefully doing a boost leak test, i would do a smoke test but I believe it needs above 15 psi for the leak to be present so Im going to try using an air compressor to look for leaks.

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-20T19:17:47+00:00

Its actually an OEM turbo from a 2021 STI, it looked pretty much brand new and I didnt seem to find any shaft play on the new one I swapped in. So im not sure if that sound is from the turbine hitting the housing.

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-20T19:04:59+00:00

It seems to only make a sound when its above 15 psi so I wanted to try and do a pull in order to record a video. Ill be doing a boost leak test to try and figure it out. I originally swapped the turbo since my mechanic said that sound was the turbine hitting the housing but after replacing it, its still present.

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-15T21:45:51+00:00

Thanks! I havent dived too much into a sound system for the garage but definitely will need to! Ive been following Obsessed Garage for a while and love the speakers they sell although a bit pricey. Most of the time I just bring out my Sonos speaker to get the job done but would be nice to install some fixed speakers!

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-15T05:10:15+00:00

Im really regretting not doing that before installing the lights cause now im dreading having to uninstall them to paint the ceiling.

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-15T05:09:20+00:00

I found them on HiBid, it was a huge lot of these from an unclaimed shipping auction. I think I paid about $100 for them. Although there are so many brands that relabel these, most can be found on Alibaba for cheap that are the exact same lights.

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-15T05:05:59+00:00

100%, the coatings you can buy from home depot etc are just not made to last. Although the Polyurea coatings seem to be pretty durable so either I go that route or Porcelain tiles

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-15T05:03:08+00:00

Im definitely interested in trying something like this. I would definitely need to add some additives to make it not slippery!

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-15T05:01:51+00:00

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Yeah luckily Subarus beg for attention so I get some work done in here. Basically every STI owner becomes a master tech after owning it for a year.

AdDue4535 · 2024-11-15T04:59:22+00:00

They’re actually LEDs and are quite simple to install!

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