Flash's 95 Legacy RWD conversion complete

[lord flashheart]

Thanks man

[lord flashheart]

Well its up and running, better than ever. Last Friday I put the motor in and have been driving it pretty hard since. No problems. I got a video ill try to upload. I raced a wrx with some small upgrades, I got beat, but not by much. Now I have some weird stuff I'm going to try to see some more power. The goal is to be at 12 psi by the end of the week. I'm at 7psi now. So we got some ground to make up. When I get to 12 psi we are going to dyno it at ziptie dynowerks in Utah. also I have a brake upgrade planned!

[Huffer]

I thought you were running a modified WRX block? Not a NA build turboed?

[superu]

Well its up and running, better than ever. Last Friday I put the motor in and have been driving it pretty hard since. No problems. I got a video ill try to upload. I raced a wrx with some small upgrades, I got beat, but not by much. Now I have some weird stuff I'm going to try to see some more power. The goal is to be at 12 psi by the end of the week. I'm at 7psi now. So we got some ground to make up. When I get to 12 psi we are going to dyno it at ziptie dynowerks in Utah. also I have a brake upgrade planned!


did you run it in the Auto-x or rally-x sunday?

yeah, 12 PSI, isn't this a NA EJ22 block turboed? isn't 12 a bit high for a NA -22 block?

[lord flashheart]

It's a frankenmotor. Phase 2 ej22 short block. which is every bit as stout as ej205 shortblock. Then I am using modified ej25d heads, STi 10mm oil pump, vf10 (for now but I have a vf23 that is up next) version 1 WRX intake manifold, forester XT intercooler, STi up pipe, legacy gt down pipe, stroumug cat back, stock 5speed, with a short shift kit. And yes only 7 lbs of boost on 9.0:1 . But like I said earlier, there is pressure and flow. This motor will support 15 psi. Give me some time and ill prove it.

[Huffer]

C'mon, at 9.0:1 you can run 10psi out the door.
My guess on the weakest link will be the intake manifold.

What's your EM?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Define "modified ej25 heads" Lol

[superu]

It's a frankenmotor.

the reverse frankenmotor..........set up for BOOST!!! FTW?!!! ;)


Give me some time and ill prove it.

I'm psyched to see it man!! It's going to be sick!!!
So tell me definitively, is a NA EJ22 semi closed, or closed.
I've heard both ways but know the EJ22T is fully closed, BUT OBDI, so suky for modifying... But a boosted OBDII NA EJ22.. . . . . . :D

[anothernord]

Some guy in Colorado here was running 18 PSI on the exact same frankenblock with no problems. He tried to blow it up by turning up the boost to 23 PSI for a drag run, and it still didn't go.

[lord flashheart]

The motor will suport well over 10 pounds. But the fuel injectors can't. The manifold isn't the weekest link. It flows very nice now that I ported, and polished it. Like I said I'm hoping to be up in the 15 psi range before long.

Moddified meaning they have shrouded valves, ported polished.


It is a reverse franken motor. I'm not a fan of the 2.5 with 2.2 heads. Because
1. It's a lousy way to make compression.
2. The 25D heads are good heads, the 22E heads suck, the 22e bottom end is awesome and the 25D bottom end is garbage.
So basically people are taking the to shittiest parts and combining them for a mega shitty engined

Ej22 n/a is open deck. All n/a subaru engines are open deck. The only closed deck are the ej22 turbo and the early ej20 jdm engines. The only semi closed deck is the STi. Which basically just has a little chunk of aluminum to reduce cylinder walk.

And yeah this is a bulit proof budget motor. I highly recomend it.

[anothernord]

Yeah, you made an excellent choice. It basically gives you a motor of similar strength and compression to the EJ207, but with .2L more displacement. 22e shortblocks are everywhere.

The whole open/closed deck thing is really only an issue above 400WHP.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

interesting! I might have to look in depth on this reverse frank! haha

[lord flashheart]

Yea that's why I chose this motor. Cheap, and durable. I have a spare long block and a short block ready to go in

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

The motor will suport well over 10 pounds. But the fuel injectors can't. The manifold isn't the weekest link. It flows very nice now that I ported, and polished it. Like I said I'm hoping to be up in the 15 psi range before long.

What fuel injectors would you recommend?

[lord flashheart]

Well the computer can usually trim 15 percent. So 320-330cc injectora should work which should put me at the 9 is lbs mark. Unfortunately I don't think subaru ever did a 320cc side feed, the next closest is 360cc from the legacy turbo. However I am going a different route... Rising rate fuel pressure regulator or fmu for short. That combined with a walbro 255 fuel pump should bet me to the 12-15 lbs of boost. Basically the pressure fegulator uses boost refrence and holds fuel pressure accordingly. Basically higher pressure means more fuel when the injectora opens but at idle its still where it should be.

[anothernord]

You don't be able to run that much boost with JUST an RRFPR and a fuel pump. You really need larger injectors and a way to scale them. Even an S-AFC would work. You don't want to be making your little stock injectors scream up to 100% IDC all the time.

[lord flashheart]

Hmm well to be honest this is my first go at a rising rate, however, one of our very trusted tuners told me it should take me there. Plus I'm really not afraid of exploring limits with this car. And 100% duty cycle isn't scary. I'm at 100% now. Besides that, this tuner has lead me thru a lot of issues and he has always been reliable for me. Now I know u know your Shit when it comes to cars but I trust him more cuz I know what he has/can do. No offence.

[lord flashheart]

so back on topic.

well the paintjob i did really turned out shitty. due to a few things.
1. i improperly mix the paint
2. tempature was like below 30 degrees
3. my skills with a paint gun or lack there in.

so. new plan. i have a friend who does powdercoating and painting.
i am going to pick a new color, he is going to help me with it. also plan on replacing many of the banged up body panels. (trunk, 1 door, one fender, the hood, bumper) then paint replacement panels, ie. fenders, doors, bumpers, hoods etc. just in case. ya know?

so now i get to choose a new color.
first option,
dark grey with silver flake like so...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/3539233610_c379feee21-1.jpg
or
white pearl
http://www.paintwithpearl.com/photogallery/images/silverpearlwhiteroof.jpg
or
black with flake
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/7994/imgp3082jk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/403/imgp3082jk3.jpg/)
or
(LOL)
forest green metallic/flake
http://www.trgcoating.com/images/samples/metallic_forest_green.jpg
bronze metallic
http://www.trgcoating.com/images/samples/bronze_metallic.jpg
metallic silver
http://www.trgcoating.com/images/samples/metallic_silver.jpg
candy apple red
http://www.trgcoating.com/images/samples/mirror_red.jpg
metallic midnight blue
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[Soul Shinobi]

Silver and red are boring.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

bronze metallic with the stripes in candy apple red.

[bulldozer24]

defiantly metallic midnight blue

[d1giPhux]

Nice build man. You doing all the work yourself? Wish I had the resources and or talent to do so! Couple of questions.

How did you port / polish your intake manifold?

Any pictures of the paint? Bad or not, would be interesting to see it. What type of setup are you using compressor/gun wise?

Great thread! :smt023

Btw: Dark grey w/silver flake looks the best. Gotta love silver type colors.

[lord flashheart]

thanks for the input. something about the green just keeps tugging at me

d1giphux, thanks. and yeah ive done everything myself. i work for a engine shop, and 90% of the engines we do are just basic rebuilds, but the other part 10% of the engines are high performance. there is a lot of knowledge in our shop. so the guys at work have helped. as far as CCing the heads, flow testing, porting polishing etc.

i use the term port and polish kinda loosely.. the guy who does the porting and polishing, did alot of it and showed me how to do it, i just took a gasket, marked it on the manifold, and trimmed the manifold to match the gasket. then i took a dremle and smoothed out the inside, then took a "flapper" and used it to make everything nice and smooth. reducing turbulence creates better air flow.

its a gravity feed gun, craftsman 6.5HP compressor, with a water filter and regulator that the paint supply store recomended.

i really dont have any recent pics of it.. its still the same. blue with white stripes. but im dumping the stripes when i paint again.

[T-Brex]

I would definitely go grey with some red accents! Love the car man!

[lord flashheart]

thanks bro.

[i<3mysubi]

gray, meh. there are a lot of WRX's that are gray. i think you should do White with white wheels. or that Dark Blue, like my outback, with white wheels. or flourescent white. like on schoolbuses and crap. so anytime someones headlights hit it, it lights up. or whiteboard, or chalkboard paint. or tien green would be sick, a little lighter than your previous green.

[elislider]

just be original. find a car that you have loved your whole life and paint it that color!

[r3v_v3ng3]

Gotta go green for the environment lol
Any shade of green in particular?

[lord flashheart]

see page 9 for examples of the colors i was thinking about.
i do like the dark green with white wheels.
so, i hate describing my mods in stages but oh well.
on a side note. my car is getting close.
i got a apexi super AFC so now all i need for "stage 1" to be complete is:
- VF23 turbo (have, not installed)
- yellow STi fuel injectors (have, not installed)
- Dyno tune
- lowering springs
- end links
- ball joints (bad)
- shocks (blown)
and that will complete stage one. my tuner says ill be at about 250-270CHP (which at this altitude is pretty good)
the turbo is enough for 320WHP, but the gearbox, injectors, and fuel pump probably wont suport that.
"stage 2" will be
- JDM 6MT or 5MT (depending on budget.)
- catless down pipe
- front mount
- RWD conversion (i dont wanna go RWD till i have something else to drive in the winter)
- Serious weight reductions.
- 850cc fuel injectors
- AEM engine managment
- tune to 300WHP
- coil overs

im hoping stage 1 will be done before 2012
and stage 2 summer of 2013

[i<3mysubi]

do have 3" bellmouth DP. now for sale, haha

[lord flashheart]

cool i may take it off your hands.
BTW, i found a PCV for you today at work. i tryied callin u but i figured u were in school anyways hit me up bro.

[lord flashheart]

Well, I put a used water pump in my car, it Shit the bed, and my car over heated.. so motor is comin out! That will teach me to use a used water pump.

[Huffer]

^^ you are not having much luck with these motor builds huh? Yep, never reuse critical engine parts...

[lord flashheart]

Well, last time everyone was like "dude your car has a bown head gasket" and got me all freaked out. Last time there was nothing wrong with it. But I'm very confident in my engine building skills (i rebuild engines for a living) and there was nothing wrong with the long motor what so ever. It's just a bad water pump. Doing the motor on tomorrow. Just gotta finish the new long block, pull th old one and put the new one in. Gonna change a few things up to upgrade.

[lord flashheart]

done, i fixed all the "issues" it was having.

but i did get a new goodie.

invidia up pipe.

its the first aftermarket part that i have bought brand new for this car.

[lord flashheart]

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[lord flashheart]

finally got the motivation to start on my hood scoop. now im just some bondo and paint away from having it done. i think im also gonna fix the door. its pretty much caved in from the previous owner.

[lord flashheart]

So got bad news and some good news.
Bad news is there was a huge wind storm with wind speeds of over 100 mph. Well my 06 outback XT got all fucked up, and the insurance might total it.
The good news is that I might be able to keep the engine, wiring harness, and ecu. Possibly the whole car. If you don't remember the engine was just built with wiseco forged pistons, acl race bearings and should be good to 600 HP. So if all that happens I will be putting it in my legacy, with turbo, injectors and a tune. so keep your fingers crossed.

[Okin DaVanh]

The good news is that I might be able to keep the engine, wiring harness, and ecu. Possibly the whole car. If you don't remember the engine was just built with wiseco forged pistons, acl race bearings and should be good to 600 HP. So if all that happens I will be putting it in my legacy, with turbo, injectors and a tune. so keep your fingers crossed.

I thought you got another pair of pants :wink: J/K Good to see you're in good spirits and I'm rooting for you!

[Garrison]

Dude that sucks to hear... I know you loved that Fozz.

On the flip side, you will possess the most baller leggy of all time should things swing your way. Speaking of your engine building skills, I'll hopefully be picking up a 99 impreza 2.2 soon... ;)

[lord flashheart]

You know it was an outback not a forester right?
I doubt it will be that bad ass but it will be a nice upgrade.
Lol yeah if it all goes thru ill be selling my entire set up. So some one will be able to get the whole thing cheap
Did you get your issues figured out on your car. Send me the link to your build thread I really want to see your set up

[Garrison]

I did not know that it was an outback, must have mistaken the lettering. Oh well. Um, I did get this issues figued out and now I'm hopefully moving to a sedan impreza because its what I actually want to play with.

Here's your link:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=22699 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=22699)

This next build gets a smaller turbo and EM.

[superu]

lift it!!! :D

was it stick or auto (the OBXT)

[lord flashheart]

Automatic. I wouldn't want to lift it. I will take the parts I want and part out the rest.

[superu]

Automatic. I wouldn't want to lift it. I will take the parts I want and part out the rest.


but but, if it's already "totalled" and not going to be a daily pretty car, lift it, and tear it up! ;)

A turbo with auto would TEAR IT UP off road!!! :smt026









:smt002 I'm just sayin' :smt020

[lord flashheart]

Not really. Turbo lag is terrible. Besides if I brake something everything on the car is expensive. And I would have to replace some windows and stuff.
I'm planning on purchasing a Toyota pickup after a sell my Nissan.

[Garrison]

What year model? My uncle and dad own a toyota parts and auto sales business.

[lord flashheart]

I want a 1986-1988 or even as late as 1995 must be extended cab 4WD and 5 speed manual. Color, condition, mileage, not running doesn't matter.

[lord flashheart]

May settle for a 4runner as well.

[Garrison]

Dude, you're in luck. That's precisely what they specialize in.

[lord flashheart]

Pics and prices :)

[Okin DaVanh]

I want a 1986-1988 or even as late as 1995 must be extended cab 4WD and 5 speed manual. Color, condition, mileage, not running doesn't matter.


IMO, some of the best years. I used to have an 86 2dr 4Runner with removable roof. Loved that thing! Would rather drive it than anything else I had the time. Sold it after 2 years for twice as much as I paid to a friend who kept hounding me for it. I bought it with a bad headgasket on a 22RE. Bought another motor, tossed it in for 2 years of problem free driving. Thing would go anywhere, anytime! Miss it. Too bad for rust issue, 'cause I would get 1 in a heartbeat ASAP!

[i<3mysubi]

found this on here, looks pretty good
in this thread viewtopic.php?t=8624 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=8624)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/LAV-1.jpg

[lord flashheart]

Well its offical. Fender stripes are played out and must go.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG02981-1.jpg

[superu]

Well its offical. Fender stripes are played out and must go.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG02981-1.jpg

Teehee,
They looked good on the corvette, but this ^scion^ ?!! :smt011
http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2010/09/15/ba-mt_corvette_0_0502244431.jpg

[lord flashheart]

I added sweade cuz at some point I'm going to get USDM STi seats also added a EJ25 since the last time i posted
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[superu]

added EJ25? did you blow up the boosted 22?

I've been away for a bit, so I'm catching up a little at a time. . . .

[lord flashheart]

Nah the 22 is good. I am buying a ecu so I have some options. And after I drove a customers car which was 10:1 with 5lbs of boost I decided to build a EJ257 shortblock with acl race bearings and wiseco 10:1 forged pistons. Then I have some custom ported and polished heads and some other suporting mods.

[chuckthefuk]

hicomp boost.. oh man... super spool

[superu]

Nah the 22 is good. I am buying a ecu so I have some options. And after I drove a customers car which was 10:1 with 5lbs of boost I decided to build a EJ257 shortblock with acl race bearings and wiseco 10:1 forged pistons. Then I have some custom ported and polished heads and some other suporting mods.

aahh, nice!!

Say, can you score me some high comp pistons for my NA 2.2? I'm going to reseal my EN22 and thought about milling the heads, but then didn't want to go that deep into it, but if you can score me some good, scrap HC pistons. . . . . :smt005

I want to keep EJ22 ('cause I like the no HG failure option), but would like a (LOW $$) bit higher performance (like higher compression or something) without boosting, but I'd also like for the block to go a while more (100+K) ...


whaddya think?? :smt002 :grin: :smt031

[httrdd]

If you are wOrried about by failure when building an engine go ahead and do the headgaskets while the heads are off. Lol.

[lord flashheart]

Haha depends on what you mean by high compression. We don't get many used 22s in, and even less with performace stuff. If u just want a set of decent 99+ EJ22 pistons I will watch for some.

[lord flashheart]

Ps the newer EJ25d head gaskets are much better than the ones that come in it from the factory. The real weak point in the 25d is the crank and rods. They use a tiny rod journal. It's like 1.8 inches and the EJ22 is 2.065 or somthing like that. Which doesn't sound like much but that extra .2 inches helps over lap the journals giving the crank strength, and also makes the bearings bigger which makes the surface area bigger so less likely to spin a bearing.

[superu]

;)

Yeah, that's good stuff. 99 2.2 pistons might be fun, those were 9.8 or10:1, right? I think my 95 is like 9.5:1, or at least when it was new :D
I'm not worried about HGs in my 2.2, in fact I'm not going to mess with the heads, i'll just reseal everything else but leave the heads on.
Mostly just talking what would be neat, and what would be neat is pretty much always what you don't have ;)

I just need to clean up the VCs and cam seal leaks, maybe a water pump problem, then do the timing and call it good.

Strangely enough, it turns out that racing a car is pretty hard on the engine. Huh, who knew?! ;)

[lord flashheart]

Indeed. It is. I think I've sold my turbo set up so now I can afford to finish the next step in my project.

[superu]

Indeed. It is. I think I've sold my turbo set up so now I can afford to finish the next step in my project.

and what is the next gen of your project? Is it still the evolving 95 "L" project?

[lord flashheart]

Well yeah I just needed some cash to buy some parts.

[lord flashheart]

so i just dyno'd my car (on a dynapack dyno).
162.4 WHP. which after altitude and drivetrain loss is 265 HP at the flywheel.
which is good cuz most of the EJ255 WRXs only make 155WHP.
however the more impressive number was the torque.
i made 195.9 ft lbs of TQ! :D

[mike-tracy]

What does a stock, say, n/a 22 or 25 do on that dyno? Nice numbers btw!

[lord flashheart]

We dynod a 2001 2.5rs with a k&n and headers and he did 108hp at the wheels, we also had a 2000 2.5 RS that we built the engine and he did 134whp he had full headers,delta cams, 12.5:1 wiseco pistons, custom intake, and a tune.
The tuner said most wrxs do about 155-160 wheel horsepower. All of these were on the same dyno.

[lord flashheart]

Video of the dyno to come

[lord flashheart]

I know that there is only like two people following my thread but what the hell..
So for the last month or so I have been gathering parts for my STi swap. But as usual the treasury (my wife) has imposed some budget cuts (particularly on automotive related items) so the WISECO forged pistons, and the WRX transmission have been cut from the budget at this point.
Anyways..
Here is the set up.
Rebuilt 2008 STi shortblock....almost done
ACL race bearings.....check
ort and polished "metric motors 400 series" heads........check
Port and polished EJ20K manifold (freshly powdercoated).......check
VF23 ball bearing turbo..........check
Good set of cheap headers...........check
AEM EMS4 standalone ecu.........check (need to finish the harness)
'modified' 650cc injectors........check
STi top mount intercooler OR front mount intercooler. (Can't decide)
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[mike-tracy]

2 or 3 people following, lol.
For tmic vs fmic I'd say stay TMIC for now, get on the lady's good side then go for it once she approves more "automotive expenses" lol. Unless you have one already. One thing I'll say is that turbo might be a little small for your setup's potential - and you'll definitely need a fmic to reach it ;)

Oh and where's a pic of the "Billet oil fill neck and cap"? that sounds like about the only thing I'd replace my uber-jdm factory aluminum filler neck with, lol.

Great work

[r3v_v3ng3]

Looking good. Are you going to do anything to the header or just slap them on? Cause from my experience ebay headers are good but the welds are weak. I usually reweld the whole header and maybe add some bracing to it.

I don't know if you got a full sti shortblock but if your ever rebuilding a phase 2 2.5, crawford performance sells the sti pistons/rods for like $200 shipped. Basically brand new. They tear up new sti engines and slap their forge stuff on.

[Soul Shinobi]

Very nice list. I'd say TMIC for response, the key is to get all the cowling around it to fit well. And replace that pre-turbo pipe while the manifold is off, the stock ones can rip over time and of course are restrictive.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I've been following this since you bought the car! haha Glad to see some updates. I would say TMIC because you can pick one up relatively cheap so the misses won't get mad, and then you can save up for a FMIC when the time comes. Looks good so far!

[lord flashheart]

Haha thanks, I think I w
ill go with a TMIC for now like u were saying,
As for the turbo, it is a bit small, but my theory is that since it was made for the 2.0 that revs higher a slightly bigger engine at lower rpms will keep it in its efficency range. Right now I'm just looking for 320chp and I'm told that turbo is good for 390chp people have done 320whp with them from what I hear. I would def. Want to get a synergy td06 or a vf39/43 but that's later on.

As far as the headers go I am going to put them on while its on our engine dyno, and give them a full work out, see how they handle it. I may end up re welding and modifying them. It is a STi shortblock from a 2008, I may look into that. The STi rod are pretty stout little things. We have used them to 500+ with no problemsi would really like some forged pistons, and I may still get some wiseco but ill look into the crawford.

Hmm you are refering to the intercooler y pipe correct? Unfortunatly I don't have any sort of cowling, and the stock gt scoop is worthlless above 60 mph because the air just goes right over the Dang thing.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Hmm you are refering to the intercooler y pipe correct? Unfortunatly I don't have any sort of cowling, and the stock gt scoop is worthlless above 60 mph because the air just goes right over the Dang thing.

STi hood scoop on a GT hood? lol

EDIT: I had to go back and see what scoop you originally had on the car. It's been too long since I saw this updated! haha

[chuckthefuk]

don't sell yourself short...

you have subscribers then me :-D

[lord flashheart]

But you have more lurkers.. me included.. I do slip thru your thread regularly.

[chuckthefuk]

Stats show that you are more popular.

Even still.. 1000's of unregistered members lurking your build more then mine. You = facts Me = dreams

[Soul Shinobi]

Hmm you are refering to the intercooler y pipe correct? Unfortunatly I don't have any sort of cowling, and the stock gt scoop is worthlless above 60 mph because the air just goes right over the Dang thing.
I meant the turbo inlet (bottom left of pic). As for cowling between the IC and hood, Home Depot may suffice. :smile:

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[superu]

moving on from the 22. boost huh. I hear boosted power is addicting! ;)

Sounds like a sweet build dood!

[lord flashheart]

Well thanks reason. But they are probably like "dude what's with this weird d bag?" Lol

Ok I thought we were talking about the y pipe. Yeah, I may swap it out. We shall see. I will be assembing tomorow (4/13/12) then finish up the wiring harness and be one the dyno by next Friday.

I have totally forgot some of the miss I've made lately..
Lowered with Tein s-techs
Strut bar from raceland (which is local here)
Cusco oil catch can (knock off)
Window tint (no pics yet)
Dash gauge pod
Sunpro gauges (they get the job done)
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[lord flashheart]

I'll get pics with the tint. It looks completely different.

[lord flashheart]

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[lord flashheart]

I had to do some mock up work to make sure the powerstearing pump was gonna clear the turbo inlet and the intake would line up, and headers would work. I'm glad I did because I ran into some issues. Any who stay tuned lurkers.

[kimokalihi]

Are you still going to use that 06 WRX TMIC? I have the same one and I have the same intake manifold and heads probably. Problem is, the IAC on that manifold is right where the BPV mounts on the intercooler and I can't use the WRX BPV. Interested to see what you come up with if you stick with that intercooler.

[lord flashheart]

Well my plan is to use the EJ20k intercooler, but I do know what you talking about. And we talked about this on page 4 or something. I believe we came to the conclusion that you get an adapter that is low profile enough to slip out to a in line bov. If I can't get the intercoller from this kid who is taking for ever to get a shipping quote and pictures, I may be going to a usdm intercooler or a cheap fmic.

[lord flashheart]

i just hit 1000 posts. (for the second time, i have no idea why i lost like 20 posts).












bitches.

[mike-tracy]

i just hit 1000 posts. (for the second time, i have no idea why i lost like 20 posts).


We can make it happen a 3rd time if you'd like :twisted:

[r3v_v3ng3]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


What was the purpose of this that you removed and plugged? Is it a breather valve?

[lord flashheart]

The STi has a second pcv, where the others don't so if you do a STi short block swap on your 2003 Wrx you have to plug it. Imho this is the most professional looking way to do it.

[lord flashheart]

[quote="lord flashheart":1rdynnr7]i just hit 1000 posts. (for the second time, i have no idea why i lost like 20 posts).


We can make it happen a 3rd time if you'd like :twisted:[/quote:1rdynnr7]

You keep your hands off my posts

[mike-tracy]

[quote="mike-tracy":3ifb9wel][quote="lord flashheart":3ifb9wel]i just hit 1000 posts. (for the second time, i have no idea why i lost like 20 posts).


We can make it happen a 3rd time if you'd like :twisted:[/quote:3ifb9wel]

You keep your hands off my posts[/quote:3ifb9wel]

lol

[i<3mysubi]

like you mentioned here is the photoshop pic haha just for fun

and you should post some pics of your car how she sits, with the loweredness

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/photo221-1.jpg

[mike-tracy]

^^ Oh wow, that's what my 1st SS looked like! Who owns that one?

[lord flashheart]

He owns that. He sold the car in his profile pic like a year ago, and bought that. It ain't no slouch. Now he hangs on legacy central.
.
I posted one pic. With it lowered

[lord flashheart]

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/R1-01922-016A.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/R1-01922-008A.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/R1-01922-006A.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/R1-01922-001A.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/R1-01922-000A.jpg

[i<3mysubi]

you'll have to show me where those are

[lord flashheart]

im really tempted to steal the Legacy lane sign

[superu]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Whoa, that looks really good!!
:smt027

you can pop into this thread with that wheel gap shot!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=14172

[lord flashheart]

My new front mount intercooler kit (not a universal kit) came from CXracing. I haven't installed it yet, but so far I'm actually very suprised with the quality, I got a deal on it thru a wholesale thing for $200 shipped, normally like $360+ the welds and craftsmanship if the pipes are actually impressive. I am very very happy. I also got some white line end links as well.

[mike-tracy]

Noice! Crank up the boost!

[lord flashheart]

Yeah I'm hoping to be 325chp. And when I say that I mean real horse power. I talked to a guy who was claiming with 440injectors he makes 300 at the wheels. (which isn't physically possible because there isn't enough fuel to make that much power.) And then he says he is gonna makes more power than my new engine is going to. So I asked him.. what are you using as a horse? I'll take my 300 Clydesdales at the flywheel then your 300 'my little ponys' at the wheels.

[mike-tracy]

Lol

[Garrison]

My new front mount intercooler kit (not a universal kit) came from CXracing. I haven't installed it yet, but so far I'm actually very suprised with the quality, I got a deal on it thru a wholesale thing for $200 shipped, normally like $360+ the welds and craftsmanship if the pipes are actually impressive.


Pics?

[Dead91silvia]

haha! Love the 'Legacy' shots!

Do you know if that company makes a front mount for a GTiR?

[lord flashheart]

haha! Love the 'Legacy' shots!

Do you know if that company makes a front mount for a GTiR?

haha thanks man.
http://cxracing.com/




My new front mount intercooler kit (not a universal kit) came from CXracing. I haven't installed it yet, but so far I'm actually very suprised with the quality, I got a deal on it thru a wholesale thing for $200 shipped, normally like $360+ the welds and craftsmanship if the pipes are actually impressive.


Pics?

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0312.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0298-2.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0299.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0311-1.jpg

[Garrison]

Why did you decide to change intercoolers?

[lord flashheart]

well i was talking to a guy that had a EJ20k intercooler, well after waiting a week and a half for him to get a shipping quote i got tired of waiting so i decided to order a front mount. i like the 'OEM' look of the factory top mount but the improved cooling is appealing. i am going to pay to have the piping powder coated to match the intake manifold.

[Garrison]

I'm by no means an expert on FMIC fitment for subarus, but I thought there was a very limited amount of space in the front of the car for such a setup. I would love to see how you manage to finagle that beastly 'mother in there.

[lord flashheart]

it requires removing the bumper beam. which is true on many vehicles.

[lord flashheart]

I am also getting the car ready for paint. This time professionally...(not going down the self paint route unless my buddy helps me since he is a painter) painted midnight blue. To match the hood http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0313-1.jpg

[Garrison]

I am also getting the car ready for paint. This time professionally...(not going down the self paint route unless my buddy helps me since he is a painter) painted midnight blue. To match the hood https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


Didn't like DIY paint look? I like it, personally.

[i<3mysubi]

You got a new hood?

Looks great!

[Dead91silvia]

A clean coat of paint is one thing that makes you feel like you have a nice ride. When I was working for a shop a few years back, I spent a month doing paint and bodywork to my Silvia. After all the time, the $500 spent on materials, I had a car with what would have been a $5K paint job... Got looks from even the V8 guys!

Cant wait to see this painted!

[lord flashheart]

Yeah I have a new door and bumper, and looking for a trunk. If I wanted it to look perfect it would take a lot of money and time because I have some pretty serious rust spots.. I HATE RUST... Wish there was a simple fix but I have to cut and weld a piece of the quarter panels in. And I just don't have the experience.

[lord flashheart]

You got a new hood?

Looks great!

Thanks dude. I'm at camp Williams for 2 more weeks so ill hit you up after I get back..then hopefully I can put my engine on the dyno and tune it. I still owe you some $$$$$

[lord flashheart]

A clean coat of paint is one thing that makes you feel like you have a nice ride. When I was working for a shop a few years back, I spent a month doing paint and bodywork to my Silvia. After all the time, the $500 spent on materials, I had a car with what would have been a $5K paint job... Got looks from even the V8 guys!

Cant wait to see this painted![/quote,]
Do u have a thread for your 240? What happened to it?

[quote="i<3mysubi":2yajv95t]You got a new hood?

Looks great!

Thanks dude. I'm at camp Williams for 2 more weeks so ill hit you up after I get back..then hopefully I can put my engine on the dyno and tune it. I still owe you some $$$$$[/quote:2yajv95t]

[lord flashheart]

Wow that last post made no sense...

Anyways sorry for the lack of updates. I've been super busy. I got my new intake air temp sensor, GM 3 bar map sensor, heat wrap, and a bunch of bits and pieces in the mail. I also sent out the intercooler piping to be powder coated to match the intake manifold, and put the new fuel pump in. But I haven't been able to work on it much since I've had to do head gaskets ons friends car and turbocharging someone else's, and I've been busy with the national guard for the past couple weeks.

[lord flashheart]

I'm super tired of waiting on my wiring harness... It sucks when a friend is doing something for free, cuz then you can't complain about how long it takes. I almost think I should pay him to do it so I won't keep getting pushed back. I have pretty much every bit and piece, and the engine is pretty much ready to hit the dyno, aside from the wiring harness. It's been like 3 months since I gave him the stuff..

[Reason]

Ouch, yea the wait is the worst part!

[lord flashheart]

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0395.jpg

got the piping back. im pretty pissed. i asked for it to match my manifold. wrinkle red. the powder coater is a really nice guy but i think he gave it to one of his guys and they miss understood. i was very clear on what i wanted, i even asked if he had any left over from my manifold, he said no i asked him to order it and ill pay extra for it. its a semi gloss, which i really am not fond of.. im kinda a picky person. the first engine was just a 'hurry and get it running'. this engine is one where i am taking my time and making sure that its exactly how i want it.

[Wagonista]

We should cruise sometime. I've never seen you at any of the big meets, do you go to them?

[lord flashheart]

I used to go to the slcsubaru meets all the time. I have been super busy but I am down for that.

[lord flashheart]

holy shit i have been slacking on updates.
here you go. my tires were comptetly effed from track days and smokey doughnut setions... so i got some fresh shoes for my blueberry.
also did the 'DYI dye your carpet'
and bought a 2006 legacy GT leather seat. im trying to find one to match the passanger side.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0109-1.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0263-1.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0402.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0183-1.jpg

[Wagonista]

What's with the hole in your fender? Mounting point for fender flares? :D

[redlegacygt]

Did you have to mod any thing to fit that seat, or did it just bolt up?

[lord flashheart]

The whole is to mount the plastic weather things, I don't know what they are called, but they are factory.

Not really I had to wire them in but that was easy. I aslo had to unbolt the fuel and trunk lever thingy for intsallation but nothing was modded.

[redlegacygt]

Sweet they look like comfortable seats. Theres a set near me but they're beige. Its still really tempting though..lol

[LGTtoBE]

How's the fit with those seats? Similar height?

[lord flashheart]

Idk I was expecting to sit lower in the car but they feel about the same as the rs seats. Maybe a sniffed taller depending on seat settings

[kunchris]

when you do your bumper to fit the FMIC.....could you do a step by step DIY pleeeeassse. got a similar FMIC for GC8 en route..and i want to see how your gonna hack away on you bumper to make it fit, and provide airflow to the core..coz the L or TXs (jdm) have a very little opening that should expose the core with some cool fresh air....
good build!!!

[lord flashheart]

yeah i have a LGT bumper cover, and i plan on running no bumper beam. however doubt that it will be done before u get yours in, i still have wiring and dynoing to do. besides my car is gonna be down for a while as i have alot to do.
the parts i am going to install all at once are:
1994 legacy turbo radiator
1994 legacy turbo engine cross member
maybe WRX gear set
FMIC
air/conditioning (cant wait)
deachwerks 255L pump
650cc modded injectors
VF23 ball bearing turbo
EJ20K manifold n such
tri-y stainless headers
oil cooler
STi short block w/ ACL race bearings
ported, high flow EJ25 heads
dash gauges
Strait pipe exhaust (no muffler)
sway bar end links
GM 3 bar map sensor
hydraluic clutch

if i can get this WRX gearset off this guy for cheap enough, this set up will be enough for 320WHP. or 380HP at the flywheel.
which in my opinion is about all that makes sense on the EJ25. i was talking to a cobb engineer and he was saying that 350WHP is the limit of what these engines can handle and remain semi reliable for a daily driven car. and as a machinist i personally agree with him. and before anyone jumps in and says dumb shit like "well my friend has a wrx that did 400whp and he drives it every day."
i just want to point out that only having to get a new engine every 60k is not reliable.
so far i have only met one person that has a wrx with 350whp that was able to make it last..

[kunchris]

i agree with you lots of stuff for you to do...damn looking at this thread i feel ashamed of my build journal..havent been able to document any of my updates..oh well. But damn you got some goodies there..a good fuel and tune should also be in order not to punish the engine much a that power level. looking forward to pictures!!

[lord flashheart]

thanks man. i have made a lot of mistakes with this, learned alot. i really with i could start from scratch knowing what i know now. :P every time i look at my car, i think.. "man i cut way to many corners" or "damn i shouldnt have painted my car"

[kunchris]

managed to fit my FMIc behind the LX bumper...looks legit
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/481907_335341499886754_1064302606_n-1.jpg

[lord flashheart]

^LOL

[lord flashheart]

Ok so I know I have been sitting on this thing for way to long, but I have some news.. tomorrow I leave for Alaska, till the 13th. When I get back, I'm making the last big push to finish the car. The car will also be getting painted. I have some left over paint from my truck, I'm going to try 1 last time to paint the car, if not ill pay someone. Also I gave a guy $200 to put the finishing touches on my wiring, I also will be ordering the proper headers for my car because the ones on there are not compatible with my heads. Then ill be finishing the car up. My goal is to have the car done no later than Sept 1st. So there will ne a whirl wind of updates coming. When its finished ill be doing a real photoshoot at the track with a photographer and a model :D

[90Beater]

I am also getting the car ready for paint. This time professionally...(not going down the self paint route unless my buddy helps me since he is a painter) painted midnight blue. To match the hood https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

This is a little off subject, but is that a fourth generation Lincoln Continental? is it yours or someone you know? or just parked next to it?

[lord flashheart]

Haha its a customers car, we were doing some resto work on it. I didn't want drive it cuz I was afraid of getting shot in the back of the head.

[90Beater]

Haha its a customers car, we were doing some resto work on it. I didn't want drive it cuz I was afraid of getting shot in the back of the head.

Lol ok, yeah I got a soft spot for the hard tops.

[Garrison]

The VF23 looks to be pretty similar to the VF22 in terms of cfm and size (1 extra blade on the compressor wheel); are you thinking of turning it up a little bit? Say north of 10psi?

[lord flashheart]

Yeah the main difference is one is ball bearing and one is journal bearing. and Acctually I'm gonna spin the shit out of it. The goal is 380hp, on the engine dyno. Which is about all that turbo can muster then ill probably back it off to 320hp when it goes into the car..

[Garrison]

Sex.
I was checking out the first sight when you Google "VF23" and the chart indicates that they're both journal bearing. What do you know that we don't? ;)

[lord flashheart]

Yeah Idk if it is true, I base that off of data from nasioc, so it can be wrong..

Man I hate Alaska, a lot of people love it. Personall.... You couldn't pay me. Maybe I'm missing something, maybe its just not for me.

Ps I know Utah isn't that great but its actually a bad ass state sometimes.

[lord flashheart]

^Sorry, I was drunk.

[grayguy]

Lol!

[kunchris]

i think the vf23 and vf22 are all ball bearing turbos...i have had both on my car and they are similar its just that the 22 has a larger compressor housing...with abit, no a lot lag over the vf23...but the kick on the vf22 is like a sledge hammer. and they both have a sexy spool down sound on engine shut down...which is normal especially with a pod filter.

[lord flashheart]

cool, thanks for the info. i haven't really put too much into it. i would prefer a 22 but the 23 is all i have availible at the moment. down the road i will do a td06 or vf39

[lord flashheart]

i just bought my new headers. they are my "birthday present" from my wife :D

[Garrison]

Did you go with uel? Anything special?

Don't just tease us; pics!

[lord flashheart]

nah i went with a EL
http://www.m2performance.net/images/ImageUrl/2011-12-1463180.jpg

[lord flashheart]

i like this design because it pairs the 1&2 cylinders and the 3&4 cylinders together, which is good for sound, and performance. plus the runner length is ideal for mid-range power.
the only real down side is the distance of the turbo from the heads, thats a lot of space for the exhaust gases to cool before it reaches the turbo, and since 70% of turbocharger spool is related to heat. (i want to put the emphasis on the word 'related') so keeping the heat in the exhaust will be key, i spent a good chunk of change on, aluminum foil, heat wrap, and high temp silicone spray.

[kunchris]

are you sure your not going to miss the boxer rumble?? tones of JDM STIs with no rumble here...those with decent exhausts sound the business though.

[lord flashheart]

i know i love the subaru rumble, but you can make EL headers sound good. if i dont like it ill i can always go back. one of the reasons i am doing this is to find out how much gain you get from this set of headers. we will be playing with them on the dyno.

[mike-tracy]

:grin: I'll make a bet: 10whp.

[lord flashheart]

well obviously the power gains would be greater when compounded with a cam, and a tune. but i estimate 13whp

[mike-tracy]

Oh so you're going to do a bunch of dyno pulls, such as:
UEL vs EL stock tune & cams
UEL vs EL stock tunes plus aggressive cams
UEL vs EL tuned plus stock cams
UEL vs EL tuned plus aggressive cams

lol this could go on forever.
But it will finally provide evidence for us internet jockeys to yack about for a while. :)

[lord flashheart]

well... minus the cams. i dont have $800 to shell out for 262 cams.. but.. i do have access to some EJ20G and EJ20K cams so i may play with those.

[lord flashheart]

i really wish i could get my mits on a few sets of high end and low end headers and dyno them all.

[mike-tracy]

Your heads are mechanical right? I asked Marnix on Nastysock and he said while 20g/k cams are interchangeable, "bad things happen over 7k rpm" lol.

[lord flashheart]

thats interesting cuz iirc the k was great above 6k and the g was good for breathing the low end and pickin up spool, but were pretty much done and 6500 but the D was prime till 7k then the torque really tanks. which my set up fuel cut is 7k. our camshaft guy say that the 262 regrinds are the best for all around on the EJ25D heads with a turbo.

[mike-tracy]

What he meant was mixing and matching, ie. G cams on k heads etc. I'm sure custom cams could do the best of both worlds if you have the coin, lol.

[Garrison]

thats interesting cuz iirc the k was great above 6k and the g was good for breathing the low end and pickin up spool, but were pretty much done and 6500 but the D was prime till 7k then the torque really tanks. which my set up fuel cut is 7k. our camshaft guy say that the 262 regrinds are the best for all around on the EJ25D heads with a turbo.
What exactly is the purpose (or results) of the 262 regrind? I was reading on NASIOC once that the EJ25D had incredibly similar lift duration times to the EJ20K; which is probably why they flow so well in the first place.

+ I though you said something about AVCS heads being the best upgrade. What changed?

[lord flashheart]

Avcs is the best upgrade, but you have to have a computer that will control Avcs. Jdm Avcs heads with custom grid came with a tune would seriously dominate. They are very similar to STi heads.

But, you have to have a computer to control it. Avcs heads can't be used in place of non Avcs heads. I have a set of the EJ25 Jdm only Avcs heads that I could run on my application, because I have a standalone, but that would require me adding stuff to my existing harness, taking the current heads off, rebuilding them, porting, deshrouding, and getting a different manifold, having it powdercoated, and new gaskets. And when I'm done the computer can't be as dynamic as I would like it would be a very crude on/off set up. When they were designed as a varriable system. It would be better, but for my application the gains wouldn't out weigh the head aches.

[lord flashheart]

Also I think k cans are best then D then G.

[superu]

flashheart,

I can't say I knew you before metric motors, or really at all now even (since I only met you that once for s few seconds at MMP), but it seems like you've learned WAAAAAYYY a LOOOT of good stuff working there!!

:smt023

props to ya dood!
But, then the car is always on a lift getting better and better with much less actual street time, it would seem :smt002

[lord flashheart]

Thanks man I have learned a lot. I wasn't the dumbest but I wasn't the smartest. I'm still not the smartest, but I know way more now than ever b4.

[lord flashheart]

Pics as promised.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0432.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0431.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0430.jpg

[Garrison]

Snapple. That them thar's some hotazz pipes.

[lord flashheart]

Thanks! Even if they don't perform better than factory exhaust... They def. Look better.

[Garrison]

Eh, with ceramic coating, Al tape, and header wrap I doubt you'll be able to tell too much of a difference in spool. I'm trying to decide if I want to make a custom up-pipe again, or if I want to go with wrx style headers/up-pipe.

[mike-tracy]

Lol at all the nice shiny hardware and the busted old oil pan ;)

[lord flashheart]

damn you! now i have to change it! it didnt bother me till you said something!

[lord flashheart]

I put all the connectors, the harness, ecu, pins, sensors and manifold in a tupawere and droppd it off with the guy who is doing it. Next time I see it it will be on the engine

[superu]

Thanks man I have learned a lot. I wasn't the dumbest but I wasn't the smartest. I'm still not the smartest, but I know way more now than ever b4.

:smt005

" I'm still not the smartest, but I know way more now than ever http://www.boomplustoys.net/images/JDM%20Subaru/JDM%20Subaru%20B4%20Rear%20Emblem.jpg"

:smt023

[superu]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


NICE, but gawdamm that's a clean motor!!!

compare my stocker EJ22 reseal and timing project :smt002 . . .
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/201208232520225957jpgglUS-1.jpg

[lord flashheart]

lol holy crap! thats filthy! must be time for a engine cleaning diy

[lord flashheart]

btw what have u been up to? its been along time since ive browsed your thread.

[kunchris]

Thanks! Even if they don't perform better than factory exhaust... They def. Look better.
trust me there will be a big difference. especially with a proper turbo back, you will over boost a little and get more bottom end torque. if you have an MBC you will have to turn it down a little and check your AFRs before you turn it back up.

[i<3mysubi]

you're gonna replace that oil pan right?!


hahahahaha

[lord flashheart]

^you punk.

i got a new pan.

i pulled the engine and transmission of the blue berry, and started test fitting the intercooler, bumper etc.

[lord flashheart]

pics as promised

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0470.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0472.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0473.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0471.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0480.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0475.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0481.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0454.jpg

[Garrison]

Digging the wrap job man.

What cfm is that intercooler rated for?

[lord flashheart]

Thanks, I'm not a pro but I'm getting better every time

I'm not sure on exactly sure on cfm however I read a ton of reviews and there are people doing 450whp and having no issues so should be happy at 320whp

[lord flashheart]

Moar eye candy

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0485.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0486.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg281/gulfport_chad/IMAG0487.jpg

[nikolaus.conrad]

Twin turbo?? :grin:

[lord flashheart]

almost.
.5 twin turbos.
:D

[lord flashheart]

the one on the left is a VF43, that unfortunatly is not going into my car, the one on the right is the VF23, eventually i will probably go to a TD05 or TD06.

[Garrison]

Why not just start with the td05?

[lord flashheart]

Cuz I have a vf23 in my hands That I got for basically free. I can't justify buying a diff turbo when I have one that will do the job. I try to get it running first then make upgrades. One of my buddies has a 280z that he started like 4 years ago, and he hasn't driven it because he buys all expensive shit the first time. Which works on paper, but I rather go out enjoy it. Make up grades when you can.

[lord flashheart]

Plus then you can choose which upgrades you want most. I want paint and coils and brakes more than a turbo that won't make me smile any bigger when I put my foot down

[nikolaus.conrad]

ooOOoo nice!

[lord flashheart]

Sorry I've been slacking on the updates. Got to work on a bentley. Much to my dismay it is just a Volkswagen.. almost every part was stamped vw audi...

Anyways on to something with 1/3 the number of cylinders...

I did some custom plumbing, and also sent out the hardware out for zinc plating. Not everything is zinc plated, but I did a bunch of bolts, plugs, tubes, brackets, and fittings. Now I can't stop thinking... Damnit.. should have had my throttle body leaver, and the power steering lines. Looks Mich better now anyways. Probably do another batch sometime.


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[Thomistopheles]

I used to have a home brew setup for electroplating small parts... this has me thinking I should set something up again. The parts you had done look great.

[lord flashheart]

Nice. Thanks, if you do it make a DIY cuz that would save me a small fortune on zinc plating.

[lord flashheart]

what the car looks like now...
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got some bling :D

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my bosses 95 JDM WRX

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[Okin DaVanh]

Got to work on a bentley. Much to my dismay it is just a Volkswagen.. almost every part was stamped vw audi... https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMAG0490_zpsa1e8e252-1.jpg



Quoted for truth!!! I've worked on 3 so far.
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1st time I was in awe, then I began ripping the nose off and was like, WTF?!?!? 2nd 1, stripped the door panels off and had to order a window mechanism that came tagged for a Phaeton with VW logos on the packaging :smt017 This is why I no longer have a dream car :smt011

[lord flashheart]

Haha so you know exactly what I'm talking about, Had a nightmare, that all cars were Volkswagens.

[lord flashheart]

i was about to start the engine, but decided i could wait just a little longer and make some good upgrades.
so now im waiting on:
honda air temp sensor
my 650cc injectors, :)
AEM wideband O2
Water/meth injection kit :D

[MonstarMotorsports]

mmmmmmm methhh :) Boosts best friend lol
cant wait to see it all in, looking good!

[Garrison]

benefits of honda air temp sensor?

[lord flashheart]

thanks monstar. i figured i would run it to help keep it safe.
my buddy wants me to run nitro-methane.
at first i was like :twisted:
but then i was like :roll:


most of the subaru ones, are built into the mass air sensor, along with alot of cars.
alot of aftermarket ones are expensive,
some cars use a slide in with a rubber gromit style sensor, which doesnt work well with boost.
the honda ones have threads, are cheap, and work great/reliable.

[Thomistopheles]

Any reason why you couldn't run a GM IAT sensor? Response is faster than the Honda sensor. Just curious.

[lord flashheart]

Well we get the Honda ones on the engines we import. We don't see the gm ones nearly as much. Other wise I would choose the gm one.

[lord flashheart]

So the injectors I ordered don't fit in the rail and if I'm going to convert rails, I'm going to top feed, which right now are not in the cards. Also the water methanol kit I want is out of stock, so I am going to forge ahead with the 490cc injectors and retune when I covert to top feed, and have the water meth kit. Wintercross is starting soon and I plan on taking home gold this year.

[lord flashheart]

so my buddy who does autobody convinced me to try and paint my car again (with his help)
he pointed out all the things i did wrong. so we pulled my fender off and test shot some paint on it for practice.
tured out really well, so i started wetsanding the whole car and replacing the door, bumpers, trunk.

the new color of my car will be black with metallic flake. (see picture)

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wetsanding.

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[redlegacygt]

That's going to look really sweet!

[lord flashheart]

Thanks!

I got a freaking steaming deal today. Some rich kid was selling his stock 07 wrx wheels with brand new tires, and a set of enkei 18 with decent tires for 160 for all 8. A freaking amazing deal.

[Thomistopheles]

Whaaaaaaaaaat?! I need a deal like that to come my way. Hell, I'd be happy with half of a deal like that coming my way. :lol:

[lord flashheart]

haha yeah i know, i am super jazzed.

yea i said it.
jazzed.

[98legwag]

That color is sweet. That deal is freaking amazing. Wish I could find a deal like that.

[lord flashheart]

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[nikolaus.conrad]

Hotness

[lord flashheart]

I was planning on working on it today but it was that time of the month for me. (national guard)

[MonstarMotorsports]

i hope your dedicated to keeping that paint nice lol. black is such a shitty color to take care of. And thats way to gorgeous of a black to let it have anything less than 20 lbs of wax on it.

[Garrison]

I was planning on working on it today but it was that time of the month for me. (national guard)
The national guard get's called in for your menstruation time? Jeeze, you must be flooding the city :lol:

[Thomistopheles]

Once you get it painted and it's fully cured... go with Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant, cure overnight, and top with blackfire midnight sun carnauba wax. It'll make that sexy black look deep and wet enough to dive into it and go for a swim. Dooooo iiiiiit.

I'm still jealous about that wheel deal. I'd feel a lot better about it if you sent one of the sets my way... :lol:

[superu]

btw what have u been up to? its been along time since ive browsed your thread.

Yeah I've been away for a few months, work schedule this year sukt.

8 days on 6 days off, the 8-on were 10 ours days and travelling away from home..... From april to Oct.

I've been away from the forums for a while, but am, now available... Yeah check my latest and greatest mod. . .! ;)

in code speak I'll say my lifted 95 Leggo, which last year I stuffed a 99 OB 5MT into, lergely for the 4.11s, now I have replaced that with an AUDM gen 1 FOR 5MT DR 4.11 DR FT AWD with 1.44:1 lo :twisted:

[superu]

since you're SOOO into fiddling and boosting and figuring it out, maybe you should work on what the world needs info on, booting an EG33.

whadya say?!?! ;)

[lord flashheart]

very nice sir. i know you were working hard to find one of those HI/LOW range EJ transmissions. for a while.

we have built a few blown EG33. what does the world want to know?
they are pricey to build right, but when they are built right, they are absolute animals.
truely superior to the EZ series engine. the only real down fall is the hydraulic buckets in the head.
the last one we built, was a twin turbo EG33, which IF i recall correctly we:
put manly rods, wiseco forged pistons, sleeved it to a 99.5 bore which was like a 3.5 liter (or somthing like that)
machined the heads to accept SI 1mm over valves, and EJ205 shimless buckets, 272 cams, and full port and polish.
it was an animal. it was built before i worked at the machine shop, but from what i have herd, it did some seriously ridiculous numbers. (and im talking well into the 4 digits kind of ridiculousness).

the bottom end is basically the EJ22 in a 6 cylinder platform. so almost anything you can do with the 2.2 you can do with the EG33. i believe the head shared alot of similarities with the 96 EJ25D hydraulic head. but still a totally different head. (which in my opinion is proof that the EJ22/EJ25D reverse frankenmotor is such a great running motor.)

anyways did alot of sanding, and a tiny bit of painting today. i still need to finish sanding and painting.

here is the base coat all done. i decided to go easy on the metalic this time. unlike in the pics i posted earlier. i was worried that it looked great in the dark shop, but in the sunlight it might look a bit too....FABulous.


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clear coat on the drivers side..

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[lord flashheart]

deff not perfect. but better than it was :D

also i know someone will point it out, and the answer is no, im not painting the top of the trunk, or the hood.

[r3v_v3ng3]

looks good. what base/clear did you end up using?

guessing the hood/trunk is gonna have overlay or carbon fiber

[lord flashheart]

looks good. what base/clear did you end up using?

guessing the hood/trunk is gonna have overlay or carbon fiber

just some shit we had laying around the shop i dont even know. lol.
and bingo. they are getting a carbon fiber vinyl overlay.
untill i can find a wingless trunk in good shape, cuz mine is in pretty rough shape

[98legwag]

Looks great. Cant wait to see it all finished.

[lord flashheart]

thanks guys. im going to the shop to finish up paint. then i can focus on the engine, which is incredibly close.

[superu]

Yeah, researching the dualer for like 7-8 years, sold myself and committed for like 3+ years and found a helper then worked that for like a year.

SHEESH, but WHOAH! It's a pretty sick beast, and the offroad capability of this full time AWD will be awesome (just have to keep all wheels on th eground, or minimize front wheel hop ;)


But yeah, my buddy who builds engines in AZ and I keep having this banter about NA vs. boost. I'm all wet for an EG33 and he's all about trick this boost that and talks waaay aver my naturally aspirated head.. So then I say, Well sheetz brah, boost an EG33 and you'll have your brains smoked!" then he says noone's aver successfully done it... then I'm all like, I know this guy. . . . :smt005


BTW, nic looking rig, round 2 on paint scheme looks fun. Remember when you used to DRIZVE your car, instead of fiddlefiddle with it? ;) :smt002


very nice sir. i know you were working hard to find one of those HI/LOW range EJ transmissions. for a while.

we have built a few blown EG33. what does the world want to know?
they are pricey to build right, but when they are built right, they are absolute animals.
truely superior to the EZ series engine. the only real down fall is the hydraulic buckets in the head.
the last one we built, was a twin turbo EG33, which IF i recall correctly we:
put manly rods, wiseco forged pistons, sleeved it to a 99.5 bore which was like a 3.5 liter (or somthing like that)
machined the heads to accept SI 1mm over valves, and EJ205 shimless buckets, 272 cams, and full port and polish.
it was an animal. it was built before i worked at the machine shop, but from what i have herd, it did some seriously ridiculous numbers. (and im talking well into the 4 digits kind of ridiculousness).

the bottom end is basically the EJ22 in a 6 cylinder platform. so almost anything you can do with the 2.2 you can do with the EG33. i believe the head shared alot of similarities with the 96 EJ25D hydraulic head. but still a totally different head. (which in my opinion is proof that the EJ22/EJ25D reverse frankenmotor is such a great running motor.)

[lord flashheart]

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[Granny]

Looks really good!

[superu]

YEah it does!
deff debadge the trunk.

but yeah that's going to look super sweet on those wheels!

[MonstarMotorsports]

not bad! was that your first paint job?

[lord flashheart]

Thanks mark, i sold those wheels today... Too small.

And it wasnt my first paint job, but it is my first raddle can job. Every one who sees it says they cant beleive i did it with a raddle can.

[lord flashheart]

Also i got the engine closer... we are oil, fuel, and ignitiion away from running

[i<3mysubi]

those enkei's would have been sick on my red legacy, just sayin

[lord flashheart]

Bro im sorry. Call me once in a while..

Also
Almost every time we finish an engine for a customer they always ask what oil we recomend.
I want to FULLY ENDORSE Joe Gibbs racing oil. It is without a doubt the best thing you can do for your engine.
I offen recomend alot of quality products (ACL, Wiseco, JE, CMD pressure lube, Clevite, Wix filters etc.) but if there is any product that i would swear up and down by it would be this stuff. The Joe gibbs hot rod #3 synthetic oil. If anuone wants to know why i would love to explain.
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It looks like we are on schedule to start the engine and tune TOMORROW.
I just got to hook up a couple little things and put my joe gibbs break in oil in the motor.

[r3v_v3ng3]

I offen recomend alot of quality products (ACL, Wiseco, JE, CMD pressure lube, Clevite, Wix filters etc.) but if there is any product that i would swear up and down by it would be this stuff. The Joe gibbs hot rod #3 synthetic oil. If anuone wants to know why i would love to explain.



Oooo I do :smt006 :grin:

[lord flashheart]

Ok so first off lets start with the ZDDP. Its known as the good stuff in oil because ZDDP (or zinc for short) under heat and pressure becomes like a super lubricant. It also coats everything so under drystarts it keeps everything lubricated till you get oil pressure. Well a couple years ago the EPA started regulating how much companys can use. (my boss claims we have seen more engine failures since thishappened, however i cant conferm or deny.)
The reason for that is because the zinc was damaging catylitic converters. I dont believe they have found a suitable
Replacment.

Enter joe gibbs.

Joe gibbs XP, break in, and hot rod oils are designed for racing applications, military vehicles, and old fasion hot rods.
None of which are subject to emissions. I.e no cats.
So they can use the desired amount of ZDDP.
Also since its designed for hot rods, they have extremely good wear protection. See old engines didnt have the technology to use lubrication to jts full potential. If you put the oil you put in your subaru into an old hot rod you would flatten
The camshaft. Where as if you put a oil that was designed for these old primitive engines in your subaru it will be that little extra protection.
And the reason the military chooses to use it is because most military vehicles sit around for long periods of time.
This oil also clings to the parts so when you start the engine your not damaging the bearings.
Subarus have major problems with bearings. This is because the oil doesnt
Have the viscosity at high temps to protect the bearigs. The oil is too thin. Joe gibbs is a 15 w 50. Which is ideal for subarus.
Because it has the viscosity at high temps. The only real down side is you have to let your engine idle to warm up the oil when its cold. But if you have a performance engine you should do this anyways.

[lord flashheart]

So after 12 hours on the dyno it still wouldnt start. The calibration file they sent me wont work. So we changed the crank gear and the engine sputtered. This is the first signs of life my engine has shown. Tomorrow we will work on it a bit more and with any luck we will run it.

[lord flashheart]

the engine starts and runs, but i have a dead injector. so... i am converting to top feed injectors sooner than i thought.

[r3v_v3ng3]

Thanks for the breakdown on the oil and glad to hear it running :smt023

[lord flashheart]

ive got my injectors ordered and my top feed rails :D

[lord flashheart]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WVH0ag ... ata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WVH0agPjNI&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

[chrish8r]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WVH0agPjNI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Video says marked as private..... :smt022

[lord flashheart]

Ill fix that tonight

[lord flashheart]

fixed.
also i forgot to update you all on the car. i got bored, and i had the turbo setup, and a spare franken motor laying around, so i figured why not.
slapped the hybrid motor in there and cranked the boost to 10lbs.... runs nice at 10 psi.

[superu]

. . . i had the turbo setup, and a spare franken motor laying around, . . .

F U ! ! ! :cool:

[lord flashheart]

Lol sell it to ya cheap.

[superu]

Lol sell it to ya cheap.
with free delivery? ;)
:smt005