Any difference between 2003 and 2004 model Bajas?

[jseabolt]

A guy on Ebay is selling these intake systems. I was going to build one myself but for $100 why bother?

 

I had one of these systems on my Jeep Wrangler and it really made of difference, although the intake noise was herendous. I suppose that is the tradeoff . But I also got a throttle body that had been modified. It looked like they machined a lip off the base.

 

I think the guy selling these is into BMWs so he probably doesn't know this but if this pipe is listed for a 2004 to 2005 model would it fit a 2003 model?

 

I'm not aware of any external engine compartment differences between 2003 and 2004 models.

[Legacy777]

Is your 2003 MAF sensor based? I'd ask the guy if his intakes are meant for MAF or MAP based engines.

 

I know on the imprezas they swapped between MAP & MAF sensors occasionally.

 

If the sensors are the same, I don't see why it shouldn't work.

[jseabolt]

Is your 2003 MAF sensor based? I'd ask the guy if his intakes are meant for MAF or MAP based engines.

 

I know on the imprezas they swapped between MAP & MAF sensors occasionally.

 

If the sensors are the same, I don't see why it shouldn't work.

 

I don't think the difference in MAP sensors matters. I suppose the best question would be if you ordered a new intake pipe for a 2003 model, would a 2004 model have the same part number?

 

Such as are the throttle bodies the same bore? Did Subaru relocate something (like an A/C compressor) that might conflict.

 

Here's the item I'm talking about. This maybe just another generic photo.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Weapon-R-dragon-intake-04-05-subaru-baja-2-5L_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQitemZ8004065643QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Legacy777]

I don't think the difference in MAP sensors matters. I suppose the best question would be if you ordered a new intake pipe for a 2003 model, would a 2004 model have the same part number?

 

Such as are the throttle bodies the same bore? Did Subaru relocate something (like an A/C compressor) that might conflict.

 

Here's the item I'm talking about. This maybe just another generic photo.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Weapon-R-dragon-intake-04-05-subaru-baja-2-5L_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQitemZ8004065643QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

Actually, the MAF vs MAP thing does matter. If you have a MAF sensor, you'd have to put some silicone hose between the intake and MAF sensor, and then get a bracket for the other side of the MAF sensor to allow the filter to slide on. If it's a MAP sensor, you don't have to worry about any of that.

 

Just an FYI, those style of open intakes can take away low & mid range torque, as well as cause MAF failures, if you have a MAF. I ran with one of those open style filters for several years, and had a MAF die on me.

 

Personally....your best bet is to remove the snorkle from the fender. It allows the engine to breathe better, but doesn't kill low or mid range torque.