The Devil BG. RWD widebody frankenstein on pcp

[mranlet]

Took a while for me to find this place, but I thought I'd start by sharing my car:

1998 Legacy Outback Wagon
Phase 1 DOHC EJ25

Suspension/Brakes:
Megan Racing Track Coilovers with 12/10kg spring rates
U.S. Wheel 94 series 15x8 -19 front and rear with 205-50-15 front and 195-60-15 rear (15x10 -38 show/cruise wheels rear)
Removed front and rear sway bars
Mazda RX7 Turbo II front uprights with chopped steering arms and 4-piston calipers
Infiniti J30 vented disc brakes rear
Modified Cusco rear STB for BF Legacy
MRanlet front strut bar
Partially seam welded chassis
MRanlet urethane trailing arm bushings
Megan Racing rear lateral links
STi Billet aluminum front lateral links
MRanlet roll center adjusted tie rod ends and ball joints
MRanlet hidden and reversed hydraulic Ebrake

Driveline:
AWD Subaru transmission with fused center differential running in RWD only
R200 rear differential from S14 Nissan 240SX
Custom built R200 rear subframe
Custom rear uprights with Nissan S14 5-lug hubs and OEM Nissan axles
Kaaz 2-way clutch type LSD


Engine:
127hp / 133tq on 87 octane
MRanlet urethane motor mounts
MRanlet urethane pitch stop mount
HKS DD 200mm air filter
2.5" post-cat exhaust piping with various mufflers
Individual throttle bodies (coming soon with SOHC swap)

Interior:
Team Castro grenade shift knob
MOMO Subaru steering wheel
MOMO T-bucket racing seat
RJS racing 4-point harness (buckles in to rear seatbelt recepticle)
JVC head unit
"Animal Colon" peach-scented whale air freshener

Exterior:
R33 style fiberglass front bumper for Kouki Nissan S14
A bunch of stickers
front fenders pulled 2", rear fenders pulled 2.5"

Now for pics:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/P1010934JPG-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/mikedyno4-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/Legacy20BURNINATION2003-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/Legacy20OPP20LOCK20DDay207-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/Zig20U20turn20at20OGP-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/R20020Subframe20in20car20closeupJPG-2.jpg

[redlegacygt]

that is freakin sweet :shock: , Welcome!!

[Huffer]

welcome mate... :)

What did you do with the original bumper? Sell it?

I know strat81 might be interested in it.

[strat81]

nice wagon! i've seen it over on nasioc and thought the s14 front looked pretty cool.

so what DID you do with the original front bumper?

[mranlet]

I've still got it. It's got a 3" long split on the right side of the roughly textured area that looks like a fake bull bar and it's been trimmed on the inside to accomodate a big heat exchanger like an intercooler or oil/atf cooler. That is one crazy tough bumper - it's been drifted into many many things including the back of a Chevy van and a 86 Corolla ;)

I suppose I'd sell it if the price was right, but I haven't thought about it. PM me if you want to talk about that.

Thanks for the comments folks!

[Wiscon_Mark]

glad to see you over here, Man. Great outback :D

[EXP1787]

Welcome to the board. I've seen the car on NASIOC and CarDomain. Very nice.

[sheepdog]

Nice! That front bumper isnt really my style, but I'm no hater. How does it drift with the AT? Ive never tried drifting an auto car.

[mranlet]

Welcome to the board. I've seen the car on NASIOC and CarDomain. Very nice.
I'm on CarDomain? This is news to me :? I like your choice of wheels BTW.

[shazapple]

Welcome! Did you make your own urethane bushings, or is it a company of some sort?

[mranlet]

http://www.bissettnursery.com/Mason/Images/Misc/Const-Adhesive-1.jpg

I made molds from resin and injected urethane construction adhesive into the molds. For my motor mounts, I just injected urethane into the gaps in the rubber.

One of these days I'll do a how-to for something like steering rack bushings.


Nice! That front bumper isnt really my style, but I'm no hater. How does it drift with the AT? Ive never tried drifting an auto car.
It's one of the few 5MT outbacks a round, and I've ruined the AWD forever ;)

[EXP1787]

Welcome to the board. I've seen the car on NASIOC and CarDomain. Very nice.
I'm on CarDomain? This is news to me :? I like your choice of wheels BTW.
I could have sworn that I had seen your car on CD. :lol: Drugs are bad, mmkay?

[The Speed Factor]

oops

[The Speed Factor]

It's one of the few 5MT outbacks a round, and I've ruined the AWD forever ;)


I don't know why when I read your post the first time I read AT in place of AWD or something. I had been drinking, and I'm retarded lol. Nice work!

btw, I'm sheepdog's alter ego (aka vendor name)

[losdiosdeverde86]

dont the 2.5's come with around 150hp?

[Wiscon_Mark]

They had 155chp for one year, then got moved up to 165chp. In 2006, they got moved up to 175chp.

[losdiosdeverde86]

and he's getting 127....



i take it he means whp?


any idea what an ej22 gets at the wheels?

[Wiscon_Mark]

yeah, he's got the dyno sheet up there, we all talk in whp.

The EJ22... :oops:

Let's just say it's well below 100whp.

[losdiosdeverde86]

yeah, he's got the dyno sheet up there, we all talk in whp.

The EJ22... :oops:

Let's just say it's well below 100whp.

and then factor in that my tires are 5 sizes too big.......

[mranlet]

My 127 is pretty stout for a 150,000 mile EJ25. My final drive is a 4.08:1 on 205-50-15s, so it feels really torquey.

I'm working on this right now:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/ ... gress%2002 (http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/ITBs%20in%20progress%2002)
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/ ... gress%2001 (http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/ITBs%20in%20progress%2001)
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/ ... gress%2003 (http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/ITBs%20in%20progress%2003)

[dropdfocus]

I'm working on this right now:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/ITBs20in20progress2001-2.jpg
Dual inlet throttle body??? :shock: Umm... Wow!!

And with the HP numbers, you're getting 127 as a RWD set up and just an upgraded intake & shorty exhaust???
Hmmm... This causes me to start thinking some evil things (remove front drive shaft) from the wife's GT sedan. :twisted:

BTW, we never got to see any interior shots of the car. What's up with that? :-D 8)

[mranlet]

I'm working on this right now:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/ITBs20in20progress2001-2.jpg
Dual inlet throttle body??? :shock: Umm... Wow!!

And with the HP numbers, you're getting 127 as a RWD set up and just an upgraded intake & shorty exhaust???
Hmmm... This causes me to start thinking some evil things (remove front drive shaft) from the wife's GT sedan. :twisted:

BTW, we never got to see any interior shots of the car. What's up with that? :-D 8)

Interior shots exist, but I tend to think of them as less important than the driveline and action shots.

The rwd conversion didn't get me any power over other comparable outbacks from awd dynojets. The sidepipe itself freed up about 12 ft/lb of torque, verifying that Subaru doesn't know how to build a good exhaust for a fleet car.

Go for the rwd conversion, but be ready with an excuse for a busted axle or differential.

That pic is only half of what I'm working on... I'm making ITBs :twisted:

[dropdfocus]

The rwd conversion didn't get me any power over other comparable outbacks from awd dynojets. The sidepipe itself freed up about 12 ft/lb of torque, verifying that Subaru doesn't know how to build a good exhaust for a fleet car.
Well that's cool to know that the 2.5 motors show about 127 whp on a dyno since they're 165 hp at the crank.
As for the RWD conversion, it was just a thought since a buddy did that to his AWD Impreza that was upgraded with a turbo. He has had good results so far, but it's also his beater/project car too.

[mranlet]

Well, my stepper gears blew up, taking out the whole rear half of my transmission :lol: I've got some pretty greusome pictures that I'll post here for everyone's morbid enjoyment.

In the meantime, I visited an abandoned airport and decided to snap some pics while I was there:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/05/P1010944JPG-3.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/05/P1010941JPG-2.jpg

And I'm also considering getting bigger wheels:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/05/Zig20with20Panasport20C8S20TEST-2.jpg
Panasport C8S
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/05/Zig20with20Sport20Max2000920TEST-2.jpg
Sportmax Type 09
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/05/Zig20with20Work20Equip200120TEST-3.jpg
Work Equip 01 (would need to be custom made)

[blueb3]

I've always been a sucker for panasports. Sweet ride btw. I like how you have comepletely made it your own.

[Plays_with_Toys]

I like the first two wheels. :twisted:

[quazar]

Ranlet..... work equips all the way dude...

i'm sure erik told you that he's an outback owner too right? :)

Slide or Die!

[Wiscon_Mark]

Panasports FTW!

Mranlet-any interest in selling me that outback bumper still?

[mranlet]

You know, I took a buttload of pics and never did anything with them. I might trade it to my buddy for an L bumper so that I can have a spare. I'll send those pics to you if the internet at my house ever gets fixed ;)

[Wiscon_Mark]

You know, I took a buttload of pics and never did anything with them. I might trade it to my buddy for an L bumper so that I can have a spare. I'll send those pics to you if the internet at my house ever gets fixed ;)

I have an L bumper!

[mranlet]

Happen to be coming to FL any time soon? ;)

[quazar]

haha.. me or wiscon_mark?

should be down weekend of july 17th... two outbacks and two trailers. :)

[mranlet]

Some recent event pics from this past weekend:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/07/IMG_6872-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/07/IMG_7594-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/07/IMG_7587-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/07/driftwagontire-1.jpg

[mranlet]

Tubeframe rear subframe, FC3S front uprights, Nissan S14 240SX rear hubs, 350Z 6-speed transmission and 17x9 +0 wheels coming soon.

In other news, FUCKING OIL COOLER!!:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/10/P1011555JPG-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/10/P1011563JPG-2.jpg

Also, since I'll be soon running 17x9 or 16x8 +0, I pulled the fenders a bit with an Eastwood roller:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/10/P1011556JPG-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/10/P1011557JPG-1.jpg
Before Pull:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/10/P1011562JPG-2.jpg

[Plays_with_Toys]

I like the new wheels. Are you going to be hiding that oil cooler a bit? Also, the rear fender looks good, but it looks like you stopped short right before the fender ends up front, and it looks a little wavy?

Getting a tranny out of a STi or what?

[sybir]

That's a nice job. It's easy to buckle the panels if you're not careful, and it looks like it came out clean. I like the lip, and that should give you both the lateral and vertical space you're going to need with the +0's.

Are you going to run into wheelwell (not fender) clearance issues with the massively increased scrub radius on the +0's, or are the new hubs going to sit inboard enough that it won't be an issue?

[mranlet]

I like the new wheels. Are you going to be hiding that oil cooler a bit? Also, the rear fender looks good, but it looks like you stopped short right before the fender ends up front, and it looks a little wavy?

Getting a tranny out of a STi or what?
Thanks! I'm not sure what I'm doing with the oil cooler; it doesn't fit very well behind my aero bumper unless I put it where a FMIC would go, and then it blocks the radiator and people think it's turbo :lol: I'm considering revamping my mounts and having it sit outside the bumper a-la Bosozoku/old school Japanese race cars...
http://img104.exs.cx/img104/627/648.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/10/nismo_fes_2005_18-2.jpg

I'm not sure why it looks wavy like that in the picture, but it's pretty uniform in person. When I was doing it I figured that it would just be a rough pull to get in the general area of where I need the fender, but the more I look at the more I like it this way.

Transmission is coming from a G35 ;)


That's a nice job. It's easy to buckle the panels if you're not careful, and it looks like it came out clean. I like the lip, and that should give you both the lateral and vertical space you're going to need with the +0's.

Are you going to run into wheelwell (not fender) clearance issues with the massively increased scrub radius on the +0's, or are the new hubs going to sit inboard enough that it won't be an issue?
Thanks, and yeah, the rears are hard as hell since there is only an inch and a half or so of material to work with before it hits the top of the wheel well.

I will accually be modifying the kingpin angle to maintain the same scrub radius that Subaru engineers in to the suspension from the factory on the stock 15" wheels. Let me explain:

When the centerline of the wheel is moved outboard, scrub radius (the distance between the kingpin angle's vertex at the road surface and the centerline of the tire at the road surface) will incrase. By lengthening the lower control arm by just a hair and moving the strut top inboard slightly (with correction for camber done at the upright), the line projected from the upper strut mount to the pavement will be at a slightly more horizontal angle. This moves the kingpin angle's vertex a bit more outboard, decreasing scrub radius.

In short: No, I don't think scrub radius will be a problem. I'll also be soon stepping up to 12kg/mm front and 10kg/mm rear springs, so vertical travel will be limited. I'm still using all stock sway bars and bushings to avoid inside wheel lift under hard cornering with such stiff spring rates.

[sybir]

Good stuff. I'm running 10/8's with a 24mm front sway and stock rear, with no tire lift issues, so you should be just fine. You might consider a front swaybar, but I'm not drifting my car, so the ideal initial corner balance may be a little different.

[Huffer]

<--- looks at upcoming mod list

:goodlord: :D

[mranlet]

<--- looks at upcoming mod list

:goodlord: :D
:lol:

I think I'll be stepping up my endlinks front and rear, but that is down the list of things to do.

I think I'll be running some Cragar soft 8 wheels for now, since they're cheap as hell and readily available, but I'm considering some Ford Racing FR500s in the near future. The FR500s are lighter, still cheap and accually come in colors!

Pics momentarily.

[byebyesti]

so i havent been around subarus for a long time now. i stopped driving my 97 leg gt-t about a year to year and a half ago and then i sold it and forgot about my love for subarus until i saw mikes car at xat where he works the other day. i randomly came across it and i have to say its the most badass car ive ever came across. mike my 22g block is all urs.

[sheepdog]

Man, watching this project progress since you came to SLi is simply inspiring. The amount of completely custom work that's gone into that car is awesome. It makes even us motor swap guys feel like we're tinkering :lol:

Hats off to you. Have any new videos of you putting that bitch sideways?

[Reason]

Have any new videos of you putting that bitch sideways?

That would be nice.

[Wiscon_Mark]

so i havent been around subarus for a long time now. i stopped driving my 97 leg gt-t about a year to year and a half ago and then i sold it and forgot about my love for subarus until i saw mikes car at xat where he works the other day. i randomly came across it and i have to say its the most badass car ive ever came across. mike my 22g block is all urs.

It's been a long time since you poked your head in here!

[mranlet]

EJ22T/2.5SOHC hybrid is probably the only single turbo engine I'd put in the car. Loved it in my old car and it would be even better in a RWD setup.

Since last time I've posted I have successfully incorporated OEM Nissan 240SX axles in 5x1145.3 hubs in the rear with Infiniti J30 vented disc and am nearing completion on FC Turbo II RX7 front uprights with 4-pot calipers.

Also now have Megan Track (12/10kg/mm rates) to eliminate roll and improve damping.

No good videos of me drifting, but I'll get right on it ;)

[OutbackGT]

Definitely NEED videos!

[stanz]

I pulled the fenders a bit with an Eastwood roller:

hahah as in an Eastwood bat? hey mike i should get my car back from paint this weekend. i'll also be installing the megans maybe st pattys weekend. i'll get some pics up here as soon as its all done :razz:

preview
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/03/030607_14201-1.jpg

[mranlet]

lookin good Nick. It'll look better 2" off the ground ;)

After going with Infiniti J30 rear brakes on my Legacy...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/03/P1011742JPG-2.jpg
...I have no room for an E-brake lever at the caliper due to the proximity of the caliper to the body.

So, I need to go with a hydraulic Ebrake. Ksport has this:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/03/hydraulicebrake-1.jpg
...which is great for cars without interiors or for those who don't need to set the Ebrake for parking. However, I do need to and I want my interior to look clean.

Hence this:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/03/P1011758JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/03/P1011759JPG-2.jpg
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/03/P1011761JPG-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/03/P1011762JPG-2.jpg

Hydro Ebrake, hidden under center console and fully function stock lever with ratchet system and all. I need to gather the Right and Left rear brake lines into a single in IN and OUT, but once it's plumbed it will grab hold like Stallone in Cliffhanger!

[Huffer]

Question for you regarding the Megan Coilovers (I know you sold them).
Do you know what the part # was?

I checked out Megan Racing's website, they didn't list anything for the Legacy, so I'm assuming you went with an Impreza setup?

[mranlet]

I used Megan coilovers for 2002-2004 WRX. The front top hats need to be swapped side to side and rotated in order to adjust camber, otherwise they adjust caster.

Finished routing the lines for the hydraulic Ebrake and blasted away the passenger side sound deadening with my needle scaler (barnicle remover for the nautically inclined).

Should be receiving my ball joints for the RX7 upright and brake conversion Monday. After this coming week, I should have 4 or 5x114.3 bolt pattern both front and rear with powerful brakes and lots of steering angle.

[Reason]

ummm did we demand videos yet?? :smt017

[mranlet]

New Steering angle mod - FC RX7 uprights with 1" reduction in steering arm. Also affords me 4-piston calipers and stronger-than-Subaru wheel bearings
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/08/P1012733JPG-1.jpg
Had to also reweld the lower strut mount hole to match Subaru pattern.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/08/P1012745JPG-1.jpg
Note modified ball joint and tie rod. Should help roll center and bump steer somewhat.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/08/P1012748JPG-1.jpg
Yep, that's a good bit more than stock. Tire wasn't mounted backwards BTW.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/08/P1012757JPG-1.jpg
Nothing but dish...

Videos should be around after this weekend - drift event on Friday

[Reason]

The Frankenstein Outback, What does it look like on the side with those rims? Are those for track or DD use?

[Huffer]

I think it's funny you still have the snorkel in the fender there...

Good lord that's a huge steering angle.

[deadlydave]

holy shit, that is a monster. Awesome vehicle.

[mranlet]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/08/P1012760JPG-1.jpg
Most side-on shot I have right now.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/08/P1012769JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/08/P1012771JPG-1.jpg
The steering angle isn't as gross on the ground, but it is way more than an axle would accomodate.

These wheels are probably going to be the track wheels, as I have 15 x 10" -38 wheels that will most likely be my showy/daily wheels. I currently have 195-60-15s stretched on them, but that will be replaced with something a little more sane, like a 225-50-15.

More than anything the 10s are to promote that my shop can mount rediculous things. At car shows and track meets I'll be able to stick business cards between the bead of the tire and the mounting face of the shell.

[Reason]

That's cool looking, what do you have powering it? Is it a stock engine?

[mranlet]

Sure is. A whopping 125whp EJ25 DOHC with nothing but 2.5" Header-back and 200mm HKS DD header. I am, however, working on an ITB setup for a Phase II motor that I have, which will eventually all go in to this car. My goal is probably something on the order of 200hp NA.

[sheepdog]

I think I might have said this before, but seriously, nice work man. The amount of thought, time, and I'm sure busted knuckles, is just phenominal. I'd love to see the car in person.

[mranlet]

Thanks man, the compliments are appreciated. It feels really weird having kids come up to me while changing tires and saying things like "Wow, how did you do that?", "Is this a factory option?", and "Can I take a picture of it?" - I built the car for myself and drive it every day, so it seems normal to me, but it takes a fair amount of explaining to people who haven't seen the car before.

Also, a rolling photo at drift event (car had too much grip to break loose):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/08/suby-1.jpg

[Reason]

Time to beef up the engine!

[mranlet]

I've been busy working on my V8 Cressida project, so not much to add as of late. About a month ago I hit a huge block of foam on the highway and punctured my AC condensor :womp womp:

Pics I took for the insurance company, which I never sent:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/3DSCF0109-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/2DSCF0110-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/2DSCF0111-2.jpg

[ryu_haneda]

Unbelievable. That wagon looks like it means BUSINESS.

Nice ride!

[deadlydave]

Bummer man. You've still got one of the most unique outbacks I've ever seen. Did you bumper get damaged from the foam block too?

[htioki]

lets see the cressida

[mranlet]

Bummer man. You've still got one of the most unique outbacks I've ever seen. Did you bumper get damaged from the foam block too?
Thanks guys!

The bumper was damaged before from driveways and the normal "cost of low" tribulations, but the debris I hit did it in. I happen to have a minorly cracked Silvia fiberglass lip that I'm going to graft on to the bottom and it should be ship-shape.

Here are just a few pics of the Cressida, but I'll make a full build thread in Rides 2 when it's something special to look at...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/P1012136JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/P1012134JPG-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/P1013056JPG-2.jpg

[htioki]

nice. if i was gonna build a drift car, i'd use a cressida as well.

[ryu_haneda]

Cressidas are classy... I don't get tired of looking at them. Nice choice... cool rims too...

[mranlet]

The 170k-mile Phase I EJ25 is starting to get some light knock on #3 or #4, probably because every seal on the motor is leaking oil and it can't keep itself wet, I'm getting a MAF code and running rich as hell. So, all the more reason to light a fire under my ass to put in my MAP-sensored Phase II unit fron a 2002 2.5RS with less than 70k on it.

Of course, I want to finish my ITB manifold before relinquishing my working model to the confines of an engine bay:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/DSCF0637-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/DSCF0638-1.jpg
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/DSCF0641-1.jpg

I bought a Joe's Linkage for the cross-wise synchronization and these sweet ass UNI filters from Cycle Gear in town here. They come with the same kind of band clamp I need to run open velocity stacks, which will be the prefered method at drift events and places where I want to show them off or need the little bit of extra airflow. Runners are going to be tuned to length based on where my power peak is on the stock RS manifold once the motor is in and running.

Process will go like this:
- Finish ITBs minus setting runner length
- Swap in RS motor
- Dyno RS motor
- Tune runner length so that Hemholtz requencies help force more air into the engine at that point
- Install ITBs
- Redyno car with ITBs
- ???
- Profit

[grayguy]

Wow, ITB's on a subie, that's crazy! Never seen that before. can't wait to see the results.

[Reason]

Very nive, what are those ITB's off of?

[2.5GT]

looks like its off a bike? keep us posted! :eek:

[deadlydave]

That's awesome man! I love this outback's continued 'slide' into uniqueness.

[mranlet]

Womp womp.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/04/P1013276JPG-1.jpg
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Changing lanes on Busch this morning on the way to work while going under the speed limit, I checked for traffic over my shoulder like you're supposed to and when I looked back there was a truck stopped at a green light due to cross-traffic bastages trying to cheat the light. His trailer hitch decimated my bumper support and even breached my timing cover.

I already cut out all the destroyed core and bumper supports as well as the radiator and AC condenser, heatlights, turn signals, fans, timing cover, accessory belts, timing belt, right bank cam pulleys, and some other stuff I'm forgetting.

I have insurance on injury, property and liability, but not on the vehicle itself, so out-of-pocket costs look like they're going to be around $500 if I can get some good deals (help me out with whatever you've got, or buy some of my stuff or have me weld a diff for you).

As long as the crossmember, suspension points and transmission hardpoints aren't tweaked it will be coming back in a big way...

[WinterKnoll]

Duuuuuuude bummer. Well, could have been worse atleast.

[Reason]

You killed it alright, good luck with it!

[2.5GT]

holy crap...glad your ok tho.

[Airgne]

updates?

[rougeben83]

Glad you're ok though, that's the most important part.

[Reason]

Glad you're ok though, that's the most important part.

What he said.....

Can I buy the rear end?? :grin:

[06jax2.5se]

that is crazy

[2.5GT]

Any updates?

[deadlydave]

oh man that sucks. Good luck with the repairs.

[mouseysubie420]

this is sick , ive always wanted to make a RWD leg.

[Perdue]

oh man...that sucks. Looks like some pretty major damage though, no? Just questioning if it'd be worth the rebuild or to just swap all your stuff over to another BG/BK or whatever.

[mranlet]

The King is dead.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/b_150644-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/b_150727-1.jpg

Long live the King
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/b_001827-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/b_001845-1.jpg

Make no mistake, this is still the same car, but mostly in the same way that a soul gets transported from one host to another like in Ghost in the Shell or Chucky. It feels exactly the same, drives the same, has the same driver interface, everything. Although the green chassis has given me and some others good times and was even immortalized in Slide America, it's ready to pass on to the next level of existence.

I had gotten it running for a while on a 00 RS motor, but in typical Phase II fasion piston #1 powderized in the block. I was working on getting my EJ20H working in it, but was going to do a Megasquirt complete in order to run antilag. Alas, I'd rather combine my driving but not running car with my running and not driving car.

Changes include 94 Legacy RS Wagon body, EJ22T engine and just an STI Turbo outlet. Pig plans for exhaust, skidplates, etc.

BTW, I am parting out the green car so if anyone wants any interior, glass, window motors, door linkage, etc. please PM me.

[sybir]

Glad to see the new direction, I love the touring wagons and i think it fits what you're trying to do even better than the OB did :D

[xXGTBspecXx]

SICK!! SON!!! i gotta roll/pull my fenders soon..

[impreza_GC8]

PM'ing your regarding parts from that Outback.

[mranlet]

Glad to see the new direction, I love the touring wagons and i think it fits what you're trying to do even better than the OB did :D
Thanks!

Besides, only one of us can hold the titles of most amazing fitment and lowest stance on a BD/BG ;) Looks like you get the crown, my friend.

[99gtlimited]

damn those fenders on the new wagon are out of control!!

good luck!

[sexystover]

did you have header/exhaust on the outback? if so PM me how about the passenger side front axle? i noe u went rwd btu do u have one laying around?

[impreza_GC8]

Hey you still around? I've been waiting for a PayPal addy for that scoop insert but you don't seem too interested....

[Kansei]

you better get some good vid's out of this one. I wanna see you drift that bitch!!!

[mranlet]

I've been under the weather and out of town (sorry for the disappearance impreza_GC8, I'm pulling the scoop for you Monday).

I have some more progress, but you guys will have to wait for the pics ;)

[rougeben83]

ah, glad to see youre still alive. Def keep us updated on the new project :grin:

[impreza_GC8]

I've been under the weather and out of town (sorry for the disappearance impreza_GC8, I'm pulling the scoop for you Monday).
Great thanks, I was about to buy from another member on here. Let me know when you've got it out.

[chuckthefuk]

I got to hand it to you.. After the BK was toast most would throw in the towel but you.. oh man you stick with the six star power. BF chassis looks dirty with the pulled fenders..

What do you plan on using for the Cressidia? 7MGTE? 1JZ? 2JZ? RB26? so many options :-D

Cheers.
-Chuck

[xXGTBspecXx]

caddillac 425 7.0 northstar v8 in the cressidia.. fixed

[mranlet]

Wow, it's been quite a while since I've been on here...

Well, the green car is gone, but I kept the title. I'm going to frame that bitch.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/b_094110-1.jpg
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/b_130318-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/b_164023-1.jpg

I still have the front and rear subframes, 2 sets of touring wagon/outback wheels, the front brakes, the steering rack, all the suspension links, some front axles, and some other bits (PM me if you're interested in any of this stuff, prices will be low low low!).

I've also FINALLY broken ground on the Z33 transmission conversion
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/b_182053-1.jpg
Still need to weld these things together, weld on a clutch fork boss, weld on a slave boss and get a driveshaft made.

...and obligatory stupid hard parking magazine shot
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/b_073950-1.jpg

[rougeben83]

you florida guys are masters of the sawzall :shock: :lol:

[chuckthefuk]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/b_094110-1.jpg

HAHAHAH now thats "Killin it!"

That transmission conversion is INSANE!!

[henryq89]

wow dude!
lol....

is that legacy ss wagon your new project? it looks like a nice sleeper ;)

[mranlet]

Haha, I'm glad a lot of you guys don't seem to be catching what just happened...
Take a close look:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/DSCF0687-1.jpg
Versus
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/b_123301-1.jpg

Let me back up, I missed posting a chapter in the saga, so I will now do so pictorally only:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/b_205511-1.jpg
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and finally, as posted out of order previously:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/b_073950-1.jpg

[deadlydave]

OH man dude, WOW. I don't know what to say...other than I like the new ride. :twisted: Also, that is the best shift knob I've ever seen. EVER. :lol:

I Saved this, gonna have to post it on the local forum. I laughed HARD.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/b_164023-1.jpg

[2.5GT]

Good god mranlet, you sir are a f'ing genius :shock: :smt023

[henryq89]

omfg thats awesome

[Plays_with_Toys]

I'm sad to see the BG go... but, you're off to a good start on the new one. Even decided to stick to a wagon. Are you known around florida as that guy who drifts a wagon?

[)2edline]

dude, a grenade is your shift knob, thats insane.

[chuckthefuk]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ULTRA-FLAT!!!!!!!

[sybir]

Awesome, dude, looks like fun :D

[Kansei]

any news? I'm curious to see this thing in action..."D and the greatest thing about the dude with the machete is the subaru parts box mask. that is a great touch! keep up the crazy mad conversion work. you just might have to show me a thing or two.

[anothernord]

Wow! Epic thread!

[hallowpoint]

this tread is full of madness!!!

[datdookie]

CRESSIDA FTW!!!

[mranlet]

OK, here's some catch-up:

Transmission conversion went well - been rolling around with a noisy as hell 6MT Z33 transmission due to it being grindy and fucked up to begin with and being further aggravated by lack of a dual-mass flywheel. However, in the last 6 months I've been able to drive the car a total of about 3 weeks. I'm pretty well getting over the entire project... It's been one headache after another, including cracking the rear subframe on a huge pothole, headlights falling apart, ripping the front tire and fender on an emergency off-roading, stripping the teeth out of the hub of a cheap clutch disc, a locking up a/c compressor that also took out the alternator belt and spun the crank pulley, and chasing down a mystery oil leak that's so prolific that I drained out 3 quarts in about 20 minutes. The car is basically falling apart and I spend more time repairing it than I do driving it.

So, I'm seriously contemplating parting everything out.

I've got a testing waters thread in the For Sale forum, but either need encouragement to keep going or interest in buying the components.

Either way it's been a hell of a ride and a great experience, and I can't thank all of you guys enough for your enthusiasm in the project.

[hallowpoint]

i say keep it, al these repairs even though they may suck later down the road they help you appreciate the car. there always light at the end of a dark tunnel

[MarkSubi]

where did you get the muffler!?

that thing looks sick!

[mranlet]

Here's the string-along update:
I had to sell the engine to a buddy for his Manx style buggy due to financial reasons. That thing rips every gear and can't keep grip with all the torque. I also sold the Megan tracks off of the shell and have some mega-old and mega-shitty D2 racing coilovers on it. Sold one set of the 15x8s, so it's sitting on 15x8 front and 15x10 rear right now. Z33 transmission also got sold. Right now the car is sitting in storage across the alley from where I work and has for the past 6-8 months.

Although I've gotten busy with life an keep trying to wash my hands of this car, realistically I know that I will never be able to do that. I've been jonesing to put it back together and drive it all over the place, but the big hangup (as is always the case) is money...

Plans for the car vary depending on what mood I'm in, but I think if I have my way the changes I make will be this:
- More fender work to finish off the rears
- BG front end
- EG33 SVX engine with ITBs and standalone (I'm also considering a single turbo conversion on one of the cheap GTB engines from ebay, but running an Evo 8 turbo and toggle-switched anti-lag)
- STI 6-speed with spooled center section for RWD once again
- Revamped and roll center adjusted rear R200 subframe
- 50 Cal machine guns mounted in the rear door openings
- Smoke screen in the tailgate
- Sharks

I'll post things as they happen, if they happen, here first. I just felt I owed you guys some news considering how greatly loved this car is even by people I've never met. Thanks for the encouragement through the years to stick through with this car - it's often been the difference between sending the whole thing to the scrapyard and making it live again.

[httrdd]

Awesome man keep building! You will like the Eg33 in there for drifting. I slid around the parking lot after work with mine and it kept ripping!

[Airgne]

sweet sharks, and smoke screens. awsome!!!

[Huffer]

:thumbsup:

[Okin DaVanh]

- 50 Cal machine guns mounted in the rear door openings
- Smoke screen in the tailgate
- Sharks




In for the group buy! :smt023

[WESTcoast]

You sir are my hero...........if you ever change out those coils plz pm me lol, I want a pair for shitz and giggles

[mranlet]

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226539_1708041463159_1301756252_31389248_282255_n.jpg

[Huffer]

Mranlet lives!!!

[1982gl4]

Wow this is some awesome stuff! Great work. I really like your first gen, I've always had great luck with them. You are lucky you found a touring wagon too, they are getting really hard to find. Your e-brake set up is awesome, glad it can be done using modified stock parts, as my brat project needs something like that now, there's no ebrake of any kind after the brake swaps... Can't wait to see some more progress!

[httrdd]

Are those twin top mounts?

[mranlet]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCF1932JPG-1.jpg
Yep

[Outbackid]

Yep
That is awesome.

[httrdd]

More More!!!

[anothernord]

Hhhhhholy crap.

[Garrison]

I'm thoroughly liking where this is headed.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

:smt017 I wanna see how this goes!

[mranlet]

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294118_2071118059847_1301756252_31747017_1219727129_n.jpg

[Okin DaVanh]

:shock:













:headbang: :notworthy:

[Danny-G]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCF1932JPG-1.jpg
Yep
Ok, I see a first gen. dash, windshield, windshield trim, and mirrors with second gen. headlights... Whats going on there?

[chrish8r]

ammo box under the hood???? haha.....love it

[Garrison]

Hang on, ITB's with an intercooler? Now I'm thoroughly confused.

[mranlet]

Evo 8 turbo
TMIC with center inlet and side endtanks made from two WRX top mounts
Velocity stacks from RB26 ITBs (substituting GSXR throttles for mockup) will feed directly fron endtanks
2.25 to 4 inch transition and 4" downpipe to 3.75" exhaust
Means shorter exhaust path before the turbo, the power capacit of a huge front mount with the short piping of a top mount (with only two couplers and one intercooler pipe)

[mranlet]

Also modifying the front and rear widebody...
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[chuckthefuk]

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/5791/1226654somuchwingraphic.png

[httrdd]

Cant wait to see it done.

[Danny-G]

Whats the story behind the front fender? I like it.

[Wiscon_Mark]

This is the first time I've seen this.

OMG!

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[Kansei]

front fender looks like a 22b replica.... not sure though
what happened to the dual top mount idea though...

[TGX4776]

i like this!

[r3v_v3ng3]

:shock: jesus cristo :smt023

Yeah it does look like the 22b fender.

[Okin DaVanh]

what happened to the dual top mount idea though...
I believe, the car is still under R&D. Mocking up parts consistently and removing, is all in the process. But, it's not mine and I'm no where near him, so I'll let him confirm that.

[mranlet]

Dual TMIC is going to be plumbed to ITBs. Working on the lower throttle assemblies now, that's why it's off. I worked on the rear fender a little already:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404959_2407277263617_1301756252_31913644_547800988_n.jpg
This is the front right from a BMW E46 M3. Just modified it a little.

[GTDrifter]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
liking the ammo can mod lol

[chuckthefuk]

!!!!! WIN! !!!! SO much of it!!

Are the rear doors going to open or is it a 2 door now?

[overspool]

so awesome. I'm curious about that ITB setup you got therr... I've got an AE86 as well as a legacy, and I wondered what it took to do ITBs on a subaru lol.

[Kansei]

wait....... wheres the clutch master cyl?

[mranlet]

Chuck, I think this should answer that question:
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399979_2415476068582_1301756252_31917288_1294574348_n.jpg

The ITBs have been years worth of part collecting and clever engineering. Tomei maes a set for WRX with their own manifold and all, but the price is more than I have in my entire car up to this point.

Relax Kansei, all of the parts I need are going back in. When you take a car far apart, you still have to put it back together. ;)

[chuckthefuk]

Money!!!

Keep the beast build up!!

[chrish8r]

i am just loving this build thread...keep it up

[240_benzo]

i think i just pooped all over myself =0

[MarkSubi]

i think i just pooped all over myself =0


Oh yeah 240. haha this is your first time seeing this thread. lol yeah its dope.

Hes pretty much doing what Id love to do to a legacy to his.

[240_benzo]

yeah i wish mine was RWD..i miss my s13 so bad
maybe ill just save up and get a scion 86 to get the best of both worlds ha

[mranlet]

Do you have any idea how long I've been waiting for that damn car to come out? I just want to be able to go to the dealer and buy a transmission.

[bmxkelowna]

that makes two of us

[eekay]

Update, please... There has to be some new pics and information by now! :)

[chrish8r]

Update, please... There has to be some new pics and information by now! :)

this thread fell in the post lists....how could I have forgotten to see if there were any new updates?? pics!!!

[country side drifter]

nice project love all the different parts you manage to modify and get them to make it work.you were the first rwd subie i saw that inspired me to put mine rwd from a good while back when i saw it. they actually drift so nice those legacy i couldnt get rid of mine too now. keep up the amazing work man!!!!!!

[chiqueto]

more infos please !

[eekay]

Hrm. Guy hasn't logged in 1.5 months. Hope everything is okay...

[Soul Shinobi]

So excited for ITBs on a boxer, can't wait to hear it!

EDIT: any videos of the old ITB setup on the H4?

[Muse]

I'm just subbing to this so I can remember what kind of bumper was on the Outback.

And in case something new arises... (pleeease?)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I'm just subbing to this so I can remember what kind of bumper was on the Outback.

And in case something new arises... (pleeease?)

MUSE!!!!! You got me all excited to see updates. I hate thread revivals. -__-

[Muse]

Sorry... i'm an ass, it are true.

[grayguy]

bumping for more info about the r200/nissan hub/ setup!

[Muse]

GRAYGUY!!!!! You got me all excited to see updates. I hate thread revivals. -__-







... see what I did there? :wink:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

GRAYGUY!!!!! You got me all excited to see updates. I hate thread revivals. -__-







... see what I did there? :wink:

^SECOND THIS!!!!! Hahahahaha

[chuckthefuk]

bumping for more info about the r200/nissan hub/ setup!

1st post

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/R20020Subframe20in20car20closeupJPG-1.jpg

R200 rear differential from S14 Nissan 240SX
Custom built R200 rear subframe
Custom rear uprights with Nissan S14 5-lug hubs and OEM Nissan axles
Kaaz 2-way clutch type LSD

..

From what I can gather he used the entire hub/spindle/strut assembly. Modified the top hats and used custom lateral links (control arms) and Trailing Arms.

Here is a s14 rear end.
http://www.goodiegarage.com/7271-thickbox/megan-racing-rear-lower-toe-arms-95-98-nissan-240sx-s14.jpg

[Felipe]

I'm just subbing to this so I can remember what kind of bumper was on the Outback.

And in case something new arises... (pleeease?)

I belive its a S14 (240sx) aftermarket bumper... Its a R33 (skyline) GT-R style bumper. Alot of makers have made this bumper for alot of car like integras and civics.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/07/R33_GTR-1.jpg



Makes me wonder if the oem jdm one fits or how it even looks. Photoshop any one?


Jdm oem s14 kouki bumper 1997-1998
http://imageshack.us/a/img805/1543/jdmnissans14kouki.jpg



this was on the outback
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/07/DSCN0523-1.jpg

The usdm oem bumber
http://www.z1motorsports.com/240sx/imagemagic.php?img=images/koukifrontbumperusdm.jpg&w=800&h=514&page=popup

[grayguy]

bumping for more info about the r200/nissan hub/ setup!

1st post

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/R20020Subframe20in20car20closeupJPG-1.jpg

R200 rear differential from S14 Nissan 240SX
Custom built R200 rear subframe
Custom rear uprights with Nissan S14 5-lug hubs and OEM Nissan axles
Kaaz 2-way clutch type LSD

..

From what I can gather he used the entire hub/spindle/strut assembly. Modified the top hats and used custom lateral links (control arms) and Trailing Arms.

Here is a s14 rear end.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Ok I have been pondering this for several days now, and this rear suspension pic is with out a doubt using the 240sx rear crossmember...based on the suspension mounting points. So i'm starting to think he used the whole 240 rear crossmember assembly...damn I wish he would just come back, this rearend quandry is the only thing about my next car that I can't figure out. I wish one of my friends still had a 240 so i could co lay under it for a while haha