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WRX Pitch stop mount

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This page covers the WRX and STI. The non-turbo Impreza has its own page.

Crisper shifts and launches
Easy$88–$9930–60 min
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Why do it

Holds the engine from rocking under power. A cheap, easy mod you feel right away.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Torque specs from the video: engine side 37 ft-lb, firewall side 43 ft-lb.

Steps

  1. Find the mount

    • Pop the hood and find the mount under the intercooler.
    Watch this step (SuBEARu, on a 2002-2007 WRX) (0:09–0:44)

  2. Remove the intercooler

    • Undo the bolts, clamps and hoses, take off the bypass valve and lift the intercooler off.
    Watch this step (0:44–1:55)

  3. Remove the stock mount

    • Unbolt the stock mount and pull it out.
    Watch this step (1:55–2:27)

  4. Fit the new mount

    • Bolt in the new mount.
    Watch this step (3:25–4:21)

  5. Refit the intercooler

    • Put the intercooler back and tighten everything.
    Watch this step (4:21–5:19)

  6. Remove the intercooler

    • Undo the bolts and clamps and lift it off.
    Watch this step (SubiSpeed, 2015 WRX & STI) (1:14–3:06)

  7. Fit the new mount

    • Swap the mount and torque it.
    Watch this step (3:06–4:36)

  8. Put it back

    • Refit the intercooler.
    Watch this step (4:36–5:30)

  9. Remove the charge pipe

    • Undo the charge pipe.
    Watch this step (Import Image Racing, on a 2022 WRX) (0:28–0:45)

  10. Remove the intercooler

    • Lift off the intercooler.
    Watch this step (0:45–1:31)

  11. Remove the stock mount

    • Unbolt it.
    Watch this step (1:31–3:40)

  12. Fit the new mount

    • Bolt it in and refit everything.
    Watch this step (3:40–5:42)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.