Yet Another AVO TMIC

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Yet Another AVO TMIC

Postby Arith » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:35 am

Didn't want to hijack Tangcla's post on his AVO TMIC mod, nor did I want to duplicate another post for the same mod. But I figure since it's 2.5T specific, why not. :dntknw:

But I just got the AVO TMIC for my MY07 installed today (thanks to Alan @ Nextmod for the order). Not sure if my D series uses the same model as Tangla's A-C series, but received the same install manual for 2004+ Subaru Liberty's (probably slightly different).

In any case, installation was relatively simple. Well, for me anyway. I just took it to IS Motor Racing in Rockdale and they did all the work. :moil: I just sat back and shooted up some heroin .... err, I mean took pictures. :angel:

The only snag we hit was the sleeve (Tangla refers to it as an elbow). I forgot Tangla's wise advice about it. So when it came time to fit the hose back on to the AVO TMIC, the mechanic could not fit it! It just would not sit properly because the hose was thicker than the space provided. :fool:

So I made a call to AVO (nice and helpful bunch), who advised it was a known issue (that's not in the manual). Just remove the sleeve at the end of the hose. Sleeve? The hose looked like a 1 piece! Fooled everyone that inspected it. :big_boss:

But low and behold, sleeve came off, and the hose was finally fitted and secured in place. The top part of the TMIC opening on the engine cover had to be cut to accommodate the larger sized TMIC. Other than that, no other modifications were needed.

First Impressions - Horaay! :yahoo: Engine response now is much better. I've always felt that the engine was really struggling to suck in enough air to keep up with the EVC boost controller.

Seems much better now. When I stomp the gas it responds with more torque and stronger power. :bb2: Just gotta give the ECU a bit of time to adjust to the increased air flow and hopefully there will be some more increased performance. A great and worthwhile mod if you ask me. :happy:


Some pics:

The two TMIC side by side. The factory one is on the left in case you've never seen it before (or if the AVO embossed on the right side one escapes you).
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Comparing the thickness between the two. Wow, look how thicker the AVO one is (in the words of Southpark - beefcake!!!).
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The difference is quite subtle, but the space between the AVO pipe and the body are smaller than the factory hose (with the sleeve attached).
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The offending sleeve in question. It looks like it's integrated with the hose on the left side.
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AVO installed and ready for the engine cover.
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The bit that had to be trimmed to fit the larger AVO.
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Postby MY07GT » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:36 am

Nice write up bud!

Looks the goods!

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Postby WhiteGTB » Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:18 am

Nice buddy, love the AVO TMIC. I reckon it is a great mod for the $$$.

I am sure that more 2.5 GT's will be following your footsteps!
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Postby tangcla » Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:36 am

TMIC is different for the two. I had to trim all four sides of my engine cover to fit the TMIC! :P
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Postby Arith » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:29 am

tangcla wrote:TMIC is different for the two. I had to trim all four sides of my engine cover to fit the TMIC! :P


Gez, all FOUR sides? I broke into a sweat watching IS trim just the one side! :umnik2:

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Postby tangcla » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:38 pm

Arith wrote:Gez, all FOUR sides? I broke into a sweat watching IS trim just the one side! :umnik2:
Yep... I did it ghetto backyard styles, with an angle grinder :lol:
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Postby netrace » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:46 pm

TMIC is different for the two. I had to trim all four sides of my engine cover to fit the TMIC!


That's exactly why I didn't cut mine out...

Looking good Jim, nice write up too
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Postby markii » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:57 pm

nice work mr Jim, looks so tidy!!

a reasonable price for IS to install?

should have given me a buzz im 2 mins from is :(..
but noooooo :cry:

anyways have fun with it Mr!

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Postby WhiteGTB » Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:07 pm

Arith wrote:
tangcla wrote:TMIC is different for the two. I had to trim all four sides of my engine cover to fit the TMIC! :P


Gez, all FOUR sides? I broke into a sweat watching IS trim just the one side! :umnik2:


There is no need to cut all four, unless you didn't fit it properly.

I have the same AVO TMIC as you (Clarence) and IS only angle grinded the top and the bottom. Perfect fit mine is.

Indy does a good job at IS Motorsport, so I wasn't worried too much :D
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Postby Arith » Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:32 pm

markii wrote:nice work mr Jim, looks so tidy!!

a reasonable price for IS to install?

should have given me a buzz im 2 mins from is :(..
but noooooo :cry:

anyways have fun with it Mr!

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Yes, quite reasonable. Considering it included the cutting of the cover as well, I'm quite happy. :good: PM me if you'd like the exact price.

2 mins? I didn't know that! Where at? Perhaps we can meet up for lunch one day because I'm only 1 min away! :friends:

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Postby Arith » Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:39 pm

Trieu wrote:There is no need to cut all four, unless you didn't fit it properly.

D'oh! Talk about a stab at Tangcla's workmanship. :shok:

And yes, I like to stir up trouble. :rolleyes:

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Postby markii » Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:53 pm

Arith wrote:
markii wrote:nice work mr Jim, looks so tidy!!

a reasonable price for IS to install?

should have given me a buzz im 2 mins from is :(..
but noooooo :cry:

anyways have fun with it Mr!

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Yes, quite reasonable. Considering it included the cutting of the cover as well, I'm quite happy. :good: PM me if you'd like the exact price.

2 mins? I didn't know that! Where at? Perhaps we can meet up for lunch one day because I'm only 1 min away! :friends:


ahh, good good... im glad you got a good price, there good peoples :)

yeah man for sure, im just next to Thai Express off bay st :)

you live @ Rockdale also?
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Postby Arith » Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:46 pm

Heh-heh. Sending a PM to ya before we get slapped with :offtopic:

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Postby tangcla » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:45 pm

Arith wrote:D'oh! Talk about a stab at Tangcla's workmanship. :shok:
ouch... I'm hurt!! :P
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Postby adam » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:20 pm

nice write up jim.
out of interest do you still have (i'm assuming no) the standard panel filter in?
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