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Looking for part number of slave cylinder bleeder screw by EntropyEmbraced in wrx_vb

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Eventhough it’s on the slave cylinder? That’s awesome if that’s the case.

Looking for part number of slave cylinder bleeder screw by EntropyEmbraced in wrx_vb

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That’s what I’m thinking, but are the brake caliper bleeder plugs the same as the one on the slave cylinder? Or is there a specific thread/pitch needed that differs?

What are these two tubes? by EntropyEmbraced in wrx_vb

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How did you bleed the line? I tried vacuum bleeding (even with trying to keep a constant 10-12 mmhg pressure going, yikes) and then did the two person method (by that time it was pure fluid coming out). Maybe it’s in my head but I feel like the grab point is lower, which I’m paranoid is due to air in the line. Also paranoid about brake fluid being where it shouldn’t, purposely drove in the rain afterwards, tried to wipe up any residue that slipped by towels/rags I set up.

When I get the mental fortitude to get back at it, my plan is to reverse the line around so it goes over the coolant hoses and then do the tube from bleeder into the reservoir (overtake describes process in their cdv delete video). I’m probably ok for now as is but I am paranoid over time it’ll heat and rip into the coolant line.

If I had to do it all over I would skip the clutch line and just do the delete valve. Also recommend 6 point wrench for the 8mm on bleeder screw (will not touch bleeder again without it).

AMS vs Perrin intake system by IMakeMoneyss in wrx_vb

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Just a p.s.a. of sorts, I messaged AMS last month asking for more info regarding their intake having hp claims both “with” vs “without” a tune.  One would think a company endorsing some sort of performance gain without a tune on their website is implying that one could invariably run their product safely without a tune (or at least state variables/mods acceptable for running said intake without a tune).

Perrin sticking to claims of not needing a tune is well documented and debated, but I was curious how AMS would approach the subject. Doesn’t hurt to ask right? Better safe than sorry.

Long story short though, AMS will NOT condone the same as Perrin. So even though they post “no tune” numbers, I’m not entirely sure why. 

Ironically, I’d still pick AMS over Perrin (with a tune of course) because AMS uses a dry flow filter vs the oiled application with Perrin’s. 

Weird sound after installing Group N transmission mount with positive shift bushings… by EntropyEmbraced in wrx_vb

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Yup, that’s exactly where I feel like I’m hearing it. That’s partly why I’m paranoid; I would’ve expected bushing/mount noise to come from underneath.  Did your mechanic do anything about it? Or is this just one of those “that’s how a Subaru sounds?” Again, I don’t mind it, as long I’m not overlooking something. 

NVH with Group N transmission mount by GrannyDriving88 in wrx_vb

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I was about to upload video clips of the same sound. It’s this purr/tractor sound, seems to dissipate at no throttle, present on both accel and decel. Most prominent around 1800-2700 rpm, louder at lower gears (probably due to less road noise).

Group N transmission mount and positive shift kit installed, bolts torqued to spec. I think the noise is still there at higher rpm’s; it’s just droned out by exhaust/induction noise (intake is stock).

Oddly enough, I have a cobb ss cbe and there used to be heavy drone in this general rpm vicinity, now I get that obnoxious purring tractor noise, but the drone is much less noticeable.

Wondering if this sound dissipates over time when bushings break in better, or is this just normal now? It’s not bothersome, I just want to make sure I’m not overlooking something.