Bookem's '98 Legacy GTT New axles and Radiator

[Bookem]

Figured it was about time to make a mr thread, here it goes. Bought the car back in March of '08 with 112k miles. Engine was mostly stock, just snorkus delete, borla's and Sti exhaust lenghtened to fit the BD chassis. The Morrettes, ver 5 spoiler, fogs, jdm tails, side lights and custom grill were done by the previous owner as well as the h&r springs with kyb gr2 struts and bronze painted outback wheels. I took it to the local quarter mile track (I live on the same road about one mile down from it :lol:) and squeezed a 15.9 @ 88mph. It was my daily driver and a fun car to autox, working just fine for me. So now on to a few pics. (More pics in my intro thread) viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12378 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12378)

Outside my shop in winter mode.


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A quick pic in Downtown Fargo with my summer wheels.


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A couple pics at the local quarter mile


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One at an autox event in West Fargo


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Then on Dec 24th 2008 at 7:55a.m. (yes I remeber the time my engine flatlined) tragedy struck, engine shut off as I was pulling into my parking spot at work, Wouldn't fire, my heart sunk, I fell to my knees and could see the ghost of the ej25 rising up towards to the twinkling Pleiades stars. It was over, done for, assumingly it seemed a valve had bent, as it lay in the oil pan, rings in the intake next to the cold, cold throttle body, piston shards everywhere in between. Worst of all I had to call my wife (gf at the time) to come get me, and now I will be seen leaving work in a Purple Toyota Rav4 :smt078





















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Pulling the ol ej25 was so painstaking to the heart it took a couple days of agony, but it seperated for the last time. Block toasted, heads smashed barely recognizable, time to find another bd engine.


















But wait, JDmland called (not really I called them) just one week of searching an ej20g came up on ebay at an amazingly attractive price! So the transplant began, towed behind my Suburban it made the way to Tintmasters (http://www.tintmasters.net/), a shop specializing in Subaru performance here in town, just a couple miles from where she rumbled last. So Jason, Shane, Kyle and Eric go to work.
















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And now after just one week at Tintmasters, and less than a month after the worst Christmas eve ever, she roars again! I've only had it back to the track once for a couple runs. Best I could get after spinning all four tires through first and part of second gear a 14.8 @96mph. Had a few runs where I dropped the rpm but would bog down real bad but had 15.2's @ 98, (how does that work?) Anyways washed it up, removed the ver 5 and finally got to Autox again this last weekend and it was great, makes me want to mod the car some more!

Here's a slip for now, crappy pic but I'm going to try to scan it at work and darkening to get the numbers to pop out.
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Current mod list: 11/7/14

Custom mesh grill painted
Jdm Fogs
Jdm clear side lights
Jdm Tails
Wingless trunk (for now)

Winter rims 17x7 48 offset White Alt Hyper Rev's
Winter tires Bridgestone Blizzaks 215/45/17
Summer rims stock Snowflakes
Summer tires Bridgestone Insignias 205/55/16

H&R Springs
Kyb Gr2 Struts
Front Strut Bar
21mm rear sway bar
Whiteline rear endlinks

Ej20g swap w/td05 turbo (260hp stock)
chipped z4 ecu
Sti ignition coil on plugs w/igniters
Koyo rad (for a 91-94 ss legacy)
2- 14" spal fans
Sti Turbo coolant reservoir
Jegs coolant overflow tank
Walbro fuel pump
Hallman boost controller set to 12psi
Blitz bov
Uel wrapped, coated and taped header
Hks bellmouth catless downpipe
3" Apex-I N1 catback custom fit by myself (8" extension right after the front flange)
Cusco exhaust hangers
Exedy stage 1 clutch
Front racing axles from Raxles
'00 Rs trans & limited slip rear diff

Aem uego wideband
Aem electronic boost gauge
Aem oil psi gauge
Black Ice air freshener
Carbon fiber shift knob
Homemade short shifter
Clarion deck
Alpine 4-channel
RE 6.5 fronts
Alpine Type R 6.5 in the rear

Future plans are hood damper since my hood likes to close on my head.
Thanks for looking!

[TGX4776]

TGX4776 Likes this :smt023

[httrdd]

About time you made a members ride thread! I know you kept saying you were boosted, but I was looking for details. That car has come a long way. BTW what grill did you use to mesh?

[Okin DaVanh]

Now take that 2.5GT off the grill and put the real deal badge there!




(this coming from someone who had an STi badge on his old BK ) :lol:

[Bookem]

About time you made a members ride thread! I know you kept saying you were boosted, but I was looking for details. That car has come a long way. BTW what grill did you use to mesh?
Previous owner did the grill, looks stock, cut out the middle, tie and glue in the mesh then painted body color. I do want to change the badge, but not sure if anything premade will fit my wants. Probably be a custom something, only time will tell.......... I know I'm going to have to change something on the front after what I do at the back of the car. (top secret a.k.a. keep you guys hanging and check back when updated!)

[Bookem]

More pics
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[aekOne]

nice car man! Is that a standard front bar that you guys get in the US? We have a very similar one (same as the JDM gen 2 GT-B) but it's not quite the same as that. I like!

[Bookem]

nice car man! Is that a standard front bar that you guys get in the US? We have a very similar one (same as the JDM gen 2 GT-B) but it's not quite the same as that. I like!

I'm not sure, it was on the car when I bought, had it off for about a day after the swap and the fron end felt like j.e.l.l.o. so it went right back on. It does touch the hood and holds it up 1/8th an inch though.

[peugoby]

I knew I instantly recognized this car from many years past! Its masube81's old build! Great car, glad to see the Legacy is still holding up! Here's his old MR thread viewtopic.php?f=6&t=21&hilit=masube81 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=21&hilit=masube81)



nice car man! Is that a standard front bar that you guys get in the US? We have a very similar one (same as the JDM gen 2 GT-B) but it's not quite the same as that. I like!

I'm not sure, it was on the car when I bought, had it off for about a day after the swap and the fron end felt like j.e.l.l.o. so it went right back on. It does touch the hood and holds it up 1/8th an inch though.

Nah mate, hes referring to the front bumper, not the upper front stress bar (chrome) by the radiator. Ya, that's the stock US gen 2 GT front bar. He's got it customized to fit the JDM glass foggy's. The US fogs are plastic rubbish and are more squared off & smaller. Other than that, the major difference is our front bar sticks out further, the grill droop is larger to accommodate a taller grill and the vertical slats in the lower opening + no actual molding for the license plate. US front bar is maybe better for a front mount IC but the beam is a lot heavier.

[Bookem]

Nah mate, hes referring to the front bumper, not the upper front stress bar (chrome) by the radiator. Ya, that's the stock US gen 2 GT front bar. He's got it customized to fit the JDM glass foggy's. The US fogs are plastic rubbish and are more squared off & smaller. Other than that, the major difference is our front bar sticks out further, the grill droop is larger to accommodate a taller grill and the vertical slats in the lower opening + no actual molding for the license plate. US front bar is maybe better for a front mount IC but the beam is a lot heavier.

Oh geez, my english, lol...... I see what he's saying now.

[Bookem]

Sold my Rotas so washed up the old winter wheels w/blizzaks, took pics and got ready for winter. Just have to wait for snow, till then I'll have to drive my truck.
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[ESSYMOND]

Wow, did you paint over the rear center garnish? WANT MOAR PICS!

[d1giPhux]

how much did the guys at that shop near you charge to put the engine in your car? the ej20g is a v4 sti? or what? Nice build man, I also recognized the car from the past!

[Bookem]

Wow, did you paint over the rear center garnish? WANT MOAR PICS!

The previous owner "Masubie" did, quite unique and I like it.


how much did the guys at that shop near you charge to put the engine in your car? the ej20g is a v4 sti? or what? Nice build man, I also recognized the car from the past!

Most the $ was in tearing the dash out, merging the harness and putting back together, I'd rather not have on forums since I'm not sure another person would get the same price, every car is different. Some people ask why I didn't do it myself, well I bought the ej20g from Jhot, came with a 30 day warranty so I wanted it in the car running asap and the money was well spent since the car was at their shop less than a week. The manager of the shop built a 98 rs with same swap so they knew what they were doing. This engine is from a 96 jdm wrx sedan 5mt (wagons and autos got a smaller turbo and different ecu), the sti got the ej20k, only difference really is forged internals.

[Bookem]

Here's a quick rundown of the guys car that helped with the instal, hope he doesn't mind, shouldn't as he sold it and bought a bd!

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Performance
EJ20G Swap (16g, 260hp)
Eprom Chipped ECU
HKS Downpipe (3" Catless)
Tial 38mm WG (With upgraded 1.1 bar spring)
Invidia Uppipe (Modified for External Wastegate)
Walbro 190lph Fuel Pump
STi coil on plug conversion
Group N Motor/Tranny Mounts
Exedy Stage 1 Clutch
Hallman Pro RX Boost Controller
NRG Ground Kit
Denso Iridium Ik22 Spark Plugs
Royal Purple Synthetic Max Gear (Tranny, Diff)
Royal Purple "Purple Ice" Coolant Additive
Apexi Power Chamber Intake
Apexi N1 Catback (3")
ENEOS 0w-20 Synthetic Oil (Winter)
ENEOS 5w-40 Synthetic Oil (Summer)
Optima Red Top
Spare EJ20g Transmission

Interior
Defi Link Meter 60mm Gauges (Boost, EGT, Oil Pressure, Water Temp) w/ Control Unit II
JDM v6 Front and Rear STi Seats
Subaru Gauge Pack Housing (Modified To Fit JVC Deck)
JVC KD-ADV49 DVD Deck
JVC Ipod Cable (Audio & Video)
Diamond D3 400.1 Amplifier
Diamond D3 10" Woofer
Diamond D3 250.1 Amplifer (Front Components)
Diamond Hex-Pro 5.25" Components
Compustar Spread Spectrum Alarm/Autostart
3M 35% Tint (with 20% Visor Strip)

Exterior
HT Auto's Bonnet Set (Sti Scoop, Vent Scoop, 22b Vent)
HT Auto's P1 Lip
V6 Front bumper
JDM Lightweight bumper beam
Kartboy Fog Brackets
PIAA 520i Fog lights
JDM WRX Clear Corners
JDM WRX Rear Spats
Clear Sidemarker Lights
Clear Bumper Lights
Lamin-x 20 Mil Fog Light Protective Film
Rolled Rear Fenders
Custom Vinyl

Suspension
Tanabe Pro S-S Full Coilovers
FHI STi Carbon Strut Bar
Perrin 22mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Perrin Stout Mounts
Perrin Rear End Links

Brakes
Stoptech Stainless Brake Lines
Motul Brake Fluid
Axxis ULT Brake Pads (Front and Rear)
Slotted Rotors (Front and Rear)
WRX Calipers (Front and Rear - Coated Black)

Wheels/Tires (2 sets)
17 x 8 Rota Gforce
225/40/17 Toyo PX4's
Rays Lug Nuts - Black (Short)
16" WRX Wheels (Winter)
205/55/16 Hankook Ipike W409 (Winter)

[Bookem]

Bump for quarter mile slip! :smt023

[Bookem]

So about a month ago I bought a set of snowflakes to have a spring/fall set, took my winter rims and blizzaks off and put these on right away since it was decent out. Well it's been quite snowy off an on since but oh well, finally took some pics this morning, figured some snowflakes flying made the picture even more fitting, lol (yes, it's still freaking snowing this 31st of march :smt017).

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[ubar legacy]

Looks good! your car has a nice stance!

[csweston]

:shock: I cant believe your still getting snow!

Car looks great, i love the snowflakes.

[Bookem]

Finally got some updates, I wrapped some uel headers, sprayed them then put exhaust tape around the spots close to anything around them. So pulled the engine installed headers, did a compression test just to check numbers and was 180 for all four which is a bit high but better than low numbers! Also installed new o2 sensor as the wires were not looking so great. Got another spare trans from a Wrx and pulled the center diff out to weld that so now rwd and put on some new rims. I should be able to get pics this weekend at an Autox event if it's not raining too bad.

[nasioc]

The impreza looks amazing.... love it.

[chrish8r]

Wow, that is very nice looking!!!! I am in love with the lip spoiler much more than the STI type wing......And this is the first time ive seen the intercooler off to the side like that and I like it. Keep up the good work man

[Bookem]

Well, didn't make it to autox, toasted the rear diff on the way so now looking for an r180 axles and hubs.

[Bookem]

Before:


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After:

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My right rear is worn quite a bit more than the left so it feels kinda goofy after welding the rear diff. Unless I'm going sideways, then it feels fantastic!

[Bookem]

This is temporary until I get an R180 in and conversion axles.

[Bookem]

And a quick snap, timing has been horrible lately for pics. Either too early in the morning or too late with the sun at bad angles, but this is better than nothing.
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[90Beater]

I wanna see some pics of that thing sideways!

[1996Battlewagon]

After all of that snow and your Suburban being 2wd, why go rear drive with this one?

[Bookem]

After all of that snow and your Suburban being 2wd, why go rear drive with this one?
I sold my Suburban and bought a BH! Also my wife has an awd Rav4 and I have a 3/4 ton Ram for a company work truck so I'm covered when its not so nice out.

[TGX4776]

And a quick snap, timing has been horrible lately for pics. Either too early in the morning or too late with the sun at bad angles, but this is better than nothing.
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Man those are some lovely one piece headlights. ;)

+1 on sideways pics.... a video would be better though!

[Bookem]

Well won't be any sideways pics, (maybe some snowtime cyclones though) I was working on a video last week and toasted another welded rear diff, I wasn't even clutch kicking when it went out but I had once prior and holy is it a violent tire spin. So in the last month, been two welded diffs and two not so cheap tires trashed it was fun and glad to try it out. But my wife and I now have another kid on the way so going back to awd and put in a lsd rear diff from the '00 RS my current trans came from.

Anyways here's some pics from welding the center diff, I'll be putting up for sale.

Center diff disassembled, clutch packs (not shown) bearing halves and spider gear and forward transfer removed to lose awd.
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Splined transfer gear welded to center diff cover
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Cover welded to center diff assembly, sorry I don't have a tig, so mig welder works just fine but not so pretty.
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[Bookem]

Took one quick pic after getting everything back together the other night the car needed a wash.
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[triplet911]

this bd is amazing i can not wait till my 20g swap is done i hope it turns out to be just as nice

[Bookem]

Finally had something to upate the thread for, installed Whiteline rear end links a while back and a new Graco baby car seat base!

[Dead91silvia]

Just wondering, how much of a pain was it to pull the center diff apart?

[Bookem]

Just wondering, how much of a pain was it to pull the center diff apart?

Sorry just noticed you posted on here, haven't logged in for a while. I can go into details if you still need, I actually have the rear cover off the trans as I had some odd noises coming from the trans area and thought that stupid center diff circlip might be the culprit but wasn't.

[Hinyo]

I wish I had remembered this build sooner =) awesome piece of work. If its not too much to ask. why did you get rid of the Morettes? Not that the oem one pieces look bad. any updates?

[Bookem]

I wish I had remembered this build sooner =) awesome piece of work. If its not too much to ask. why did you get rid of the Morettes? Not that the oem one pieces look bad. any updates?
The plastic surroundings were cracking and got a good deal on one piece headlights.

[Bookem]

Finally have the car back on the road after sitting in the garage for two months. The 5 year old Koyo radiator had small leaks where the top tubes go into the side tank so not really easy to get at to fix. I was also hearing a rattle around the clutch and figured it was clutch springs or in the trans so pulled everything apart. Got the trans out and found one of the bolts for the clutch dust shield/inspection cover was missing and the rattle was that thing clanking against the engine block, lucky me. Since I had everything apart I welded the circlip on the center diff, front left axle was shot and right side boots were dry rotted real bad so got a pair from Raxles. Upgraded the stock exhaust hangers to some Cusco to tighten the exhaust up that was tapping my bumper when going over bumps. Now she's ready for winter again,