GTDrifter's Impreza Boosted RS

[chrish8r]

Its amazing when we look at how our cars use to look...

[Yokosilver]

Looking good, bro. Keep up the good work.

[GTDrifter]

definitely chris, never-ending process of modifying.

and thanks Yoko

[GTDrifter]

so this might be the final update for my RS:

The way I see it I have roughly one more year until I move out of my apartment and get a house. Once the move is finished I will be starting my Forester STI project. It should only take roughly 3 months until that is complete and becomes my daily in which case the future of my RS comes in to question. I might give it to my girlfriend, sell it, or strip it down to stock and sell that and the mods separately. Don't get me wrong, I do love this car as does a lot of other people but I'll see to it that it goes to a good home rather than rot in my garage or go to some kid that'll end up ruining it.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

so this might be the final update for my RS:

The way I see it I have roughly one more year until I move out of my apartment and get a house. Once the move is finished I will be starting my Forester STI project. It should only take roughly 3 months until that is complete and becomes my daily in which case the future of my RS comes in to question. I might give it to my girlfriend, sell it, or strip it down to stock and sell that and the mods separately. Don't get me wrong, I do love this car as does a lot of other people but I'll see to it that it goes to a good home rather than rot in my garage or go to some kid that'll end up ruining it.

:cry: ...I think there's something in my eye.

[GTDrifter]

so this might be the final update for my RS:

The way I see it I have roughly one more year until I move out of my apartment and get a house. Once the move is finished I will be starting my Forester STI project. It should only take roughly 3 months until that is complete and becomes my daily in which case the future of my RS comes in to question. I might give it to my girlfriend, sell it, or strip it down to stock and sell that and the mods separately. Don't get me wrong, I do love this car as does a lot of other people but I'll see to it that it goes to a good home rather than rot in my garage or go to some kid that'll end up ruining it.

:cry: ...I think there's something in my eye.

Mine too lol...well Cassey won't let me sell it so it'll be hers once the forester is done so you'll at least see it at meets

[chrish8r]

Anything new with your car man?? I havent seen you at any of the meets recently.....

[amgarrety]

I have some pictures of his car at the last meet, it looks a tiny bit different. I can post them, but I don't wanna steal anyone's thunder here.

[GTDrifter]

I was at the sli meet...can't make it yo York because its an hour drive and funds don't support many trips ...nothing new as Mike stated I've basically halted mods and am in a search for a new project...1960s Subaru 360 truck and van

[GTDrifter]

Got a steal on jdm tails I couldn't pass up
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/0806121721a-1.jpg

[amgarrety]

Looks a million times better. That amber in the tails was the only thing I ever hated about the GC.

[chrish8r]

What a difference!! Good find there

[GTDrifter]

Thanks guys. Now I just gotta wait for my engine and jdm grill I boughtmonths ago......

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks guys. Now I just gotta wait for my engine and jdm grill I boughtmonths ago......

lost in a New Jersey garage.....

[GTDrifter]

painted my lip, skirts, and spats and removed my wing for a little.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh248/GTDrifter/0807121946.jpg

[geckoboy86]

^pic isnt working

[GTDrifter]

works fine for me shane....

[nikolaus.conrad]

Works for me, looks good so far!

[GTDrifter]

Thanks nik

[nikolaus.conrad]

Now it isn't working LMFAO

[chrish8r]

It worked on my phone but not my computer?? haha

[GTDrifter]

Wing is back on

[GTDrifter]

So what could be done to my car now to change it up a little bit? I don't want to drop a lot of cash down (like $10 maybe) but I want something different. Wingless was a flop in about 2 hours.

[redlegacygt]

Find something to plasti-dip, maybe side mirrors or wheels or something. Plus its not permanent and can be bought at home depot..

[GTDrifter]

price?

[redlegacygt]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R ... DJ2dN1lTYg (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100131010/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=plasti-dip&storeId=10051#.UDJ2dN1lTYg)

its $6 a can. It would depend on what your doing on how many cans you would need. My brother did 2 motorcycle wheels with 1 can and said he has plenty left.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

plasti dip your scoop and hood vents.

[GTDrifter]

plasti dip your scoop and hood vents.
why? they were black for a while and i colormatched them

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

you're the one who wants to do something on your car. I'm giving you options.

[GTDrifter]

ill install a vtec

[chrish8r]

Maybe plasti dip the side door trim black??

[GTDrifter]

then it'll look like an older L

they don't make different colored plastidip do they?

[chrish8r]

Right now they have black, white, clear, gray, orange and blue. But there is rumored to be more colors coming out in the fall

[redlegacygt]

Ive seen dark green and brown for a camo look but thats it other than listed.

[GTDrifter]

Had a little fun over the weekend. lost a mudflap and drove all the way back just to find it
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/0914121717_zps608a422b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/0914121718_zps0fab8ab8-2.jpg

[peter]

at least you found it, I lost 2 of mine and could only find one..

[GTDrifter]

Update finally. Ended up you guys were right about the wrx engine, guy is a scammer and got me and 3 friends with either selling parts and never provided said parts or buying parts and never paying so this weekend I'm heading to pick up a vf11 turbo and up pipe from a fellow member. I'll be trying to source a tmic with bov and might be getting a downpipe next week or so so I can hopefully toss on a turbo onto my ej22e over thanksgiving break. Stay tuned!!

[chrish8r]

Damn scammers!!! Well atleast you now you dont have to waste anymore time with that and you have a nice acesss to parts for the build. Im liking where it is going.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Update finally. Ended up you guys were right about the wrx engine, guy is a scammer and got me and 3 friends with either selling parts and never provided said parts or buying parts and never paying so this weekend I'm heading to pick up a vf11 turbo and up pipe from a fellow member. I'll be trying to source a tmic with bov and might be getting a downpipe next week or so so I can hopefully toss on a turbo onto my ej22e over thanksgiving break. Stay tuned!!

What a shame. Talk to Jason about getting some parts. I'm not sure if he has anything laying around. Also check the York, Pa group page for any parts for sale.

[GTDrifter]

yeah...not too much money to spend but it looks like what i have left to get is a boost gauge and downpipe which i might get off a friend if he still has it. oh and a bov...then i can piece it together and get minor parts to complete it

[GTDrifter]

got the turbo and up pipe from darryl, intercooler should be here tomorrow or wednesday thanks to lord flashheart.

unfortunately it stops there for now. due to a ton of schoolwork and feeling like total crap this won't get done over break. It's getting there, just slowely

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/11/1109122156-2.jpg

[GTDrifter]

Just bought a bov andboost gauge for $30 shipped so I just need a dp, oil line, and little connectors

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Just bought a bov andboost gauge for $30 shipped so I just need a dp, oil line, and little connectors

what about headers, up pipe, and ecu management?

[GTDrifter]

got the turbo and up pipe from darryl, intercooler should be here tomorrow or wednesday thanks to lord flashheart.

unfortunately it stops there for now. due to a ton of schoolwork and feeling like total crap this won't get done over break. It's getting there, just slowely

Since I have to modify the up and down pipes I'm using my stock headers. and if anything I'll just need fuel management but I wanna see how it runs first...trying to keep it under $200 to see if it's possible

[GTDrifter]

awwwwwwwww yeah!!!!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/11/1115121911-2.jpg

[GTDrifter]

here's the boost gauge and the bov I bought today. my boost gauge is the top one.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/11/IMG958650-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/11/IMG953421-2.jpg

[r3v_v3ng3]

Turbo kit is coming along! What else is left for it?

[GTDrifter]

Not much. oil line, intake piping, line splitters, modify up and down pipes and get a downpipe. that's about it. I wanna see how the car will run without external management systems

[GTDrifter]

boost build is on hold now until after I move. Its too cold out and I don't wanna blow an engine right before I'm supposed to move. I will keep searching for parts whenever I can scrounge up some cash.

[GTDrifter]

latest pic
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/12/1206121411a-2.jpg

[GTDrifter]

Update.
Found out the hard way that my oil drain plug seal went Mia. Engine is fine but oil is empty for idk how long.

Also will probably find someone to do the cheap uel mod in the link below and am contemplating 1.8 heads for a high compression build until I can have all the downtime and cash flow for a turbo build

The rs really needs more Subaru rumble and $300 for headers is rubbish

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Mll2Xwqk2tk

[Huffer]

Didn't you have a low oil pressure warning light?

[GTDrifter]

Nope. Absolutely nothing. There's no oil on the dipstick. The oil light comes on at startup like usual but turns off so the light does work.

I got a new oil drain plug with seal, oil, and a filter so I'll be doing that once the car cools down

And yes I know the drill...shame shame for running a car without oil tisk tisk lol

[GTDrifter]

Alright oil drain plug was leaking a little but under further investigation it turned out to be the valve cover gasket. Joyous

At least its the passenger side so there's more room

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Alright oil drain plug was leaking a little but under further investigation it turned out to be the valve cover gasket. Joyous

At least its the passenger side so there's more room

I would replace both

[GTDrifter]

Alright oil drain plug was leaking a little but under further investigation it turned out to be the valve cover gasket. Joyous

At least its the passenger side so there's more room

I would replace both
Why? Engine will be replaced in about a year

[GTDrifter]

I ran into a small issue as well...the rs is too low for me to fit under it. It is also too low for my ramps even with ramp extenders. The bumper hits the front of the ramp and I fear of ripping it off. Not that I'd care I just don't feel like fixing extra crap. It is also too low to use my floor jack in the front. The jack doesn't lift the car high enough so the routine is as follows

Jack up each side and shove ramp under tire. Drive forward to get back on the ramp. When finished coast down slowly...very very slowly.

And honestly my car isn't that much lower than stock

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I ran into a small issue as well...the rs is too low for me to fit under it. It is also too low for my ramps even with ramp extenders. The bumper hits the front of the ramp and I fear of ripping it off. Not that I'd care I just don't feel like fixing extra crap. It is also too low to use my floor jack in the front. The jack doesn't lift the car high enough so the routine is as follows

Jack up each side and shove ramp under tire. Drive forward to get back on the ramp. When finished coast down slowly...very very slowly.

And honestly my car isn't that much lower than stock

Get two small pieces of 2x4 the width of your tires, and drive on top of them. Then jack up your car. Only someone who was lowered would learn this trick. :smt005

[GTDrifter]

I ran into a small issue as well...the rs is too low for me to fit under it. It is also too low for my ramps even with ramp extenders. The bumper hits the front of the ramp and I fear of ripping it off. Not that I'd care I just don't feel like fixing extra crap. It is also too low to use my floor jack in the front. The jack doesn't lift the car high enough so the routine is as follows

Jack up each side and shove ramp under tire. Drive forward to get back on the ramp. When finished coast down slowly...very very slowly.

And honestly my car isn't that much lower than stock

Get two small pieces of 2x4 the width of your tires, and drive on top of them. Then jack up your car. Only someone who was lowered would learn this trick. :smt005
Been doing this at my dads hence why I bought actual ramp extenders but it still doesn't help

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Been doing this at my dads hence why I bought actual ramp extenders but it still doesn't help

what size jack do you have? My friend Austin can jack up his car up with 2x4s and his subframe is 2" off the ground.

[GTDrifter]

Idk but it doesn't go high. If I put it in the front of my car there's not enough room to move the handle so I gotta go one side at a time

[GTDrifter]

Alright. Got the gaskets for both sides since that's all auto zone sells. Went to replace the gaskets to find a cracked valve cover. Off to the junkyard for a new one and not only got that but on the same car pulled brand new NGK spark plug wires. Found another car with KGB gr2s but didn't have the tools to pull them.

Cars all fixed and I'll get to see how nice it drives again.

[GTDrifter]

Found some cheap exhaust piping and having welding class this semester I might make some single port uels for the RS

Also the RS will be getting a rally light pod. It will be custom made by me for my senior project and will either be ABS or Tegris which is a 100% polypropylene thermoplastic composite which is comparable to carbon fiber. I will not be making a DIY but if someone wants me to make one I will. It uses the thermoforming process and I don't believe many people have access to the equipment.

I will be posting minor progress updates on the rally pod in the build thread but nothing too technical

[GTDrifter]

Got her designed
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/Untitled4-1.jpg

[GTDrifter]

I also might end up doing a front bumper quick release since I have issues getting onto ramps
http://www.google.com/imgres?num=10&hl=en&tbo=d&biw=1680&bih=955&tbm=isch&tbnid=MvC3OhipQFbcNM:&imgrefurl=http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php%3Ft%3D2132449&docid=l2m6IBWmtj2P0M&imgurl=http://aclassblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/track_bug_02.jpg%253Fw%253D450%2526h%253D267&w=450&h=267&ei=yYYBUe-ALoa90AHh1YGQDA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=329&vpy=285&dur=1340&hovh=173&hovw=292&tx=105&ty=145&sig=106864681717258328184&page=1&tbnh=134&tbnw=218&start=0&ndsp=41&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:0,i:115

[GTDrifter]

A friend offered to sell me my original front bumper and beam and a bunch of other parts which will all be going on the legacy. There's one specific item from the lot that will be going on the rs. Anybody wanna guess what that item is?

[nikolaus.conrad]

I have no idea

[GTDrifter]

I have no idea
not even a guess?

[nikolaus.conrad]

I have no idea
not even a guess?
UEL headers? New wheels?? Trans swap???????

[chrish8r]

Moar fog lights!!! Haha.

[GTDrifter]

Moar fog lights!!! Haha.
lol it's getting more lights once the rally pod is done but that's not it

[Boxer Wagon]

Shift knob? Stickers? Intake? Grille? REASON'S LIVER?!?

[GTDrifter]

REASON'S LIVER?!?
Damnit you got it lol

I'll give you guys choices.
Coilovers
Headers
Ej205

[Boxer Wagon]

I'm going for coilovers. Yes Regis, that's my final answer!

[nikolaus.conrad]

I said headers but I'll say it again lol but my second guess would be coilovers.

[GTDrifter]

I said headers but I'll say it again lol but my second guess would be coilovers.
Only saw it now lol. Yours are just gonna have to wait another week or two

[nikolaus.conrad]

I said headers but I'll say it again lol but my second guess would be coilovers.
Only saw it now lol. Yours are just gonna have to wait another week or two
Hot damn! What's going to have to wait a week or two? Lol

[GTDrifter]

Lol.

[GTDrifter]

You guys will find out tomorrow what the secret part is

[nikolaus.conrad]

I'm extremely curious to know what it is, I'm going to say track pipe just for the hell of it.

[GTDrifter]

Answer is...singleport uel headers. FINALLY

I'm installing them once I get home

[nikolaus.conrad]

KNEW IT. UEL was implied when I wrote headers lmao can't wait to see how the car sounds!

[GTDrifter]

they're borla so they cracked. Big surprise right?

The guy I got them from said his friend rewelded them but when I looked them over before installation I noticed he missed a spot and the welds were of poor quality anyway.

I'll be taking them into the shop today and I'll be welding every seam with 7018 rods so they shouldn't be cracking anytime soon

I still put them on for the ride up. Nice and loud and inspired me to start a track pipe and get my stromung mid pipe fixed up.

[GTDrifter]

Headers have been removed and will be re-welded around 5pm. Whoever "re-welded" these initially did such a poor job.

They missed a spot and the welds look like barf. They weren't even fully welded just patch with what looked like metal bubblegum and ketchup

[GTDrifter]

Headers were repaired and re-installed. They sound amazing but still look like poo. function over form

[nikolaus.conrad]

As long as they sound good!

[GTDrifter]

Got a new hood. Has some work and paint to get done but no more bent hood that doesn't want to close!!

[GTDrifter]

Got a letter from the bank congratulating me on paying off yet another car loan, title will arrive soon.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Congrats!!

[GTDrifter]

thanks nick!

So some sad sad news. My RS will no longer be running the Stromung. As much as I love this exhaust my girls wagon is in dire need of some Subie Rumble. She has the headers but it's not enough to get passed the cats and muffler. That being said we bought a 3 inch BPM axleback which I am working on an adapter to run. The stromung will be put onto her outback after I mock it up and make a section to extend it out far enough, don't worry it'll be a bolt on piece and will not affect the stromung. A big thanks to nikolaus.conrad for the idea! Thanks bro

[nikolaus.conrad]

No problem man :smt023

[GTDrifter]

I may have found the cause of my cel. It's been on for the evap system and I never really started looking for issues but after removing my gas filler neck cover I noticed some rust and a lot and a lot of caked mud all over the entire filler neck. I may need a new canister underneath

[chrish8r]

My Legacy throws and evap code once every 4 months or so. We had the system smoked and nothing was found. Maybe I should look and my filler neck then.....

[nikolaus.conrad]

Our cars look similar in size :smt023

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/519E56004945421DBE4114F744F09F0D38770000-1.jpg

[04Legacy]

RALLY LIGHT POD :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :smt023 :smt023 :smt023 :smt016 :smt016 :smt016

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/65609_579040048783453_1897759772_n.jpg

[GTDrifter]

Thanks for saving me work Nic!

[04Legacy]

Welcome anytime

[GTDrifter]

Fixed my exhaust leak yesterday. Now I just need my midpipe installed and get a trackpipe and exhaust will be finished

[nikolaus.conrad]

While you're moving???

[GTDrifter]

No lol. I'm moving Saturday morning

[nikolaus.conrad]

No lol. I'm moving Saturday morning
Dang, need help?

[GTDrifter]

No lol. I'm moving Saturday morning
Dang, need help?
Not Saturday. I'm just taking a suitcase and car parts. Cassey and my parents are packing the truck and coming out Friday. I start Monday but the apartment isn't ready til Friday so I'll be living out of a hotel.

[GTDrifter]

Made it to Michigan and the first 3 days of work are pretty good. Traffic is scary so I'm looking at buying a beater for a daily. While my car is sitting I could finally get around to fixing it and tidying up the halfassed wiring I never cleaned up

[ags18]

Made it to Michigan and the first 3 days of work are pretty good. Traffic is scary so I'm looking at buying a beater for a daily. While my car is sitting I could finally get around to fixing it and tidying up the halfassed wiring I never cleaned up


Make sure that beater has good suspension (for the shitty pot holes) and can easily do 75-90 MPH on the highways if its anywhere within a 30-50 mile radius of Detroit! I loved the 70 MPH speed limit when I lived there.

[GTDrifter]

I'm in Dearborn so I'm close to Detroit. The potholes were worse in pa lol

[GTDrifter]

Cassey had an interview in my department at Ford and the way it sounds she might be getting the job just as long as no other supervisors hear of the position, well know for sure by the end of July. If she does get it then that'll leave me with a couple extra dollars to start putting towards a jdm front clip with engine and trans. I do have some mods in mind once we get some saved up.

If you have any suggestions for mods post them. I already have a new bumper and hood to replace the damaged ones

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Cassey had an interview in my department at Ford and the way it sounds she might be getting the job just as long as no other supervisors hear of the position, well know for sure by the end of July. If she does get it then that'll leave me with a couple extra dollars to start putting towards a jdm front clip with engine and trans. I do have some mods in mind once we get some saved up.

If you have any suggestions for mods post them. I already have a new bumper and hood to replace the damaged ones

GET SOME WHEELS!

[GTDrifter]

Cassey had an interview in my department at Ford and the way it sounds she might be getting the job just as long as no other supervisors hear of the position, well know for sure by the end of July. If she does get it then that'll leave me with a couple extra dollars to start putting towards a jdm front clip with engine and trans. I do have some mods in mind once we get some saved up.

If you have any suggestions for mods post them. I already have a new bumper and hood to replace the damaged ones

GET SOME WHEELS!
I don't think that'll happen. I had rotas and regretted having them. Maybe some rs 5 spokes but that's it.

[GTDrifter]

Found the cause of my annoying exhaust leak, my borlas developed a crack. I'm buying a welder this weekend when I get paid so I won't have to worry about it. I also bought something new for the rs. Some of you know what it is but ill wait til it arrives to tell yous

[GTDrifter]

Today was a bad day and marked a huge setback in my turbo build. Now I can tell you guys that the new part I ordered has been shipped and should be here soon. It's a brand new 3" exhaust including up pipe, down pipe, and catback. It was next to nothing shipped on ebay.

Today I wanted to start mocking things up. Got my breakerbar out and removed the driver side air filter bracket that I have had trouble with since I got my short ram. Went to put the fxt tmic on and set the vf11 turbo in to see how I want to route a modified up pipe and there's quite a few issues:
tmic interferes with strut bar
tmic y-pipe hits a/c lines and firewall
bov hits the throttle assembly
cruise control will have to be removed to fit the down pipe

from here I dont know what to do. I'm thinking of getting a new tmic but have to know what exactly will fit. wrx and sti tmic are bigger and if the fxt one is already causing problems than those would just be a waste of time and money. I could go with a fmic but will have to go through the hassle of removing my bumper and butting portions of the bumper to fit it. Not to mention my gt-b limited style foglights will block it anyway.

If anybody could help out let me know.

[redlegacygt]

i dont know about the strut bar, but i do know people have either deleted the ac and the lines for it, or taken a big hammer to hammer the firewall back to give enough space for it. I would look at slavik's build, i know his is a swap, but it's in an rs thats running a top mount i believe.

[GTDrifter]

i dont know about the strut bar, but i do know people have either deleted the ac and the lines for it, or taken a big hammer to hammer the firewall back to give enough space for it. I would look at slavik's build, i know his is a swap, but it's in an rs thats running a top mount i believe.
Good idea. I've been folowing his build but it never crossed my mind. Thank astin!

[GTDrifter]

Headers are welded...again. found one crack and 2 holes total. Now I just have a leak in my first cat but maybe ill get a trackpipe until this turbo build progresses. New exhaust will be here tomorrow

[redlegacygt]

i dont know about the strut bar, but i do know people have either deleted the ac and the lines for it, or taken a big hammer to hammer the firewall back to give enough space for it. I would look at slavik's build, i know his is a swap, but it's in an rs thats running a top mount i believe.
Good idea. I've been folowing his build but it never crossed my mind. Thank astin!

No problem, I know it has to fit. Im pretty sure some people notch out a section of the firewall,and some just use a BFH. I also think i remember seeing something about a 90 degree elbow from a 1st gen legacy to work with the intercooler but i could be wrong. Either way, dont give up!!! lol

[GTDrifter]

I think I found the issue...I forgot about the clutch reservoir

[GTDrifter]

Look what came in the mail today!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/07/IMAG0167_zpscefcd176-1.jpg

[GTDrifter]

Took the front lip off yesterday and repainted the side skirts

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/07/IMAG0172_zps282946cd-1.jpg

[slavik.86]

You should be able to fit the fxt top mount without any issues. i had a wrx top mount fit I there and its taller. Its quite a bit of work to make everything fit but its easily doable. If u have any questions fell free to pm me. Also my journal has a bit of info on turboing the ej251. U will also need a split second voltage clamp to trick your map sensor when boosting. I have the one from my build and don't need it anymore since I'm swapping. Pm me if u need it.

Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

[GTDrifter]

Next on the list is the axle since the boots been blown since I bought the car and my power steering is now dark brown and opaque. procrastination I tell ya

[GTDrifter]

Long time update. Changed the oil, topped off the coolant and windshield washer fluid, and got Bosch Icon wiper blades. Got a new axle that I have to install yet. Also got 05 wrx wheels painted purple wrapped in blizzaks for the winter.

Today I got a rear window vane spoiler. It was sitting on craigslist for a while so we drove the 45 minutes to pick it up. During the trip the future wife and myself had a long discussion on the future of our cars. The next step for the RS is a turbo swap and coilovers, then the bodywork to get done. I still don't know what swap to put in. The ej257 is too expensive, the ej20g and ej20h both have weak bottom ends. I hear good and bad about the ej205 and I wanna do more research on the ej20k. It was decided that there is not much left to do exterior wise so fix it up nice to make it look good again. It will be getting a 3inch exhaust in preparation for the swap once I make the adapter. The outback will be getting an H6 swap and possibly a turbo kit down the road. It will be getting the stromung exhaust from the RS or my BPM 3inch cannon I have had laying around for a year or so now. The Justy will be getting a turbo and maybe my stromung exhaust.

Any help on the perfect swap choice will be accepted.

[04Legacy]

EJ20k for the RS. My reasoning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuqrL86hlyY

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I'd suggest a Hybrid ej205/257 build. My friend built his engine for under $1800 and it makes over 500hp to the wheels.

[slavik.86]

What is your budget for a turbo swap?

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[GTDrifter]

Update: got rokkor coilovers thanks to chad. Also picked up a replacement axle and power steering fluid. Slowly building up a parts pile to knock out in spring

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Update: got rokkor coilovers thanks to chad. Also picked up a replacement axle and power steering fluid. Slowly building up a parts pile to knock out in spring

Glad they made it out.

[GTDrifter]

Update: got rokkor coilovers thanks to chad. Also picked up a replacement axle and power steering fluid. Slowly building up a parts pile to knock out in spring

Glad they made it out.
I'm devastated that I had to leave the box behind =(

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Update: got rokkor coilovers thanks to chad. Also picked up a replacement axle and power steering fluid. Slowly building up a parts pile to knock out in spring

Glad they made it out.
I'm devastated that I had to leave the box behind =(

WHAT? Shaun couldn't even give you the box?

[GTDrifter]

Update: got rokkor coilovers thanks to chad. Also picked up a replacement axle and power steering fluid. Slowly building up a parts pile to knock out in spring

Glad they made it out.
I'm devastated that I had to leave the box behind =(

WHAT? Shaun couldn't even give you the box?
He did but with our car loaded with so much stuff the box wouldn't fit

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Update: got rokkor coilovers thanks to chad. Also picked up a replacement axle and power steering fluid. Slowly building up a parts pile to knock out in spring

Glad they made it out.
I'm devastated that I had to leave the box behind =(

WHAT? Shaun couldn't even give you the box?
He did but with our car loaded with so much stuff the box wouldn't fit

Bummer. That was the original box they came in. Oh well.

[GTDrifter]

Bummer. That was the original box they came in. Oh well.
Yeah =( were these mr funks by chance?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Bummer. That was the original box they came in. Oh well.
Yeah =( were these mr funks by chance?

Yuppers! He sold them to my buddy who I traded for. Gave him a beat up DP for a bigger TMIC and the coils.

[GTDrifter]

Little bit of an update.

Parts continue to pile up, both replacement and upgrades. The plan is to go back to my home state in may for the stpr rally in wellsboro and while in the area get the legacy wagon running to bring out to Michigan. Once we get back the rs will be going up on jackstands for a while. I wanna get the rust fixed, install the new parts, and do some upgrading to my handling, possibly a turbo, and brake upgrade. Maybe fender flares and some interior stripping, and debating on racing seats and a harness bar with 4 point harnesses.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Little bit of an update.

Parts continue to pile up, both replacement and upgrades. The plan is to go back to my home state in may for the stpr rally in wellsboro and while in the area get the legacy wagon running to bring out to Michigan. Once we get back the rs will be going up on jackstands for a while. I wanna get the rust fixed, install the new parts, and do some upgrading to my handling, possibly a turbo, and brake upgrade. Maybe fender flares and some interior stripping, and debating on racing seats and a harness bar with 4 point harnesses.

Might as well make it into a Rally or AutoX car

[GTDrifter]

Little bit of an update.

Parts continue to pile up, both replacement and upgrades. The plan is to go back to my home state in may for the stpr rally in wellsboro and while in the area get the legacy wagon running to bring out to Michigan. Once we get back the rs will be going up on jackstands for a while. I wanna get the rust fixed, install the new parts, and do some upgrading to my handling, possibly a turbo, and brake upgrade. Maybe fender flares and some interior stripping, and debating on racing seats and a harness bar with 4 point harnesses.

Might as well make it into a Rally or AutoX car
Autox has been the goal since I bought it lol

Also looking to get rally mirrors after I kinda caught my mirror on a nut for my garage door...

[GTDrifter]

Inspiration
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/26352_640886042588988_1565910856_n_zps25-1.jpg (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/GTDrifter/media/26352_640886042588988_1565910856_n_zps25109b4e.jpg.html)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Inspiration
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/26352_640886042588988_1565910856_n_zps25-1.jpg (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/GTDrifter/media/26352_640886042588988_1565910856_n_zps25109b4e.jpg.html)

I just found a new love for GCs :smt007 :smt007 :smt007

[GTDrifter]

With some new inspiration I have really got into this ej22et build. Especially today, after thinking that this form of engine has plagued my life since 2007 when I purchased my first Subaru which the dealer swapped in a phase 1 ej22e to my RS that the same dealer swapped in a phase 2 ej22e. I must defeat this engine and its singleport atrocity.

Its been a while so let's tally everything I have right now:
Vf11 turbo
Forester XT top mount intercooler
3 inch turboback exhaust
Ej22t catless up pipe so I can cut it apart and make one that goes around the crossmember
Blow off valve
Boost gauge

What I just ordered:
New boost gauge
Braided stainless steel feed line with fittings
Braided stainless steel drain line
1\2" tubing for vac lines and water lines
Tee fittings for tapping the water lines into existing heater core lines
Tee fittings for hooking up the vac lines
90 degree elbow to attach the turbo to the intercooler

Things left to order:
Split second vc3-100 voltage clamp
12:1 fuel management unit
1\2" barbed fittings for attaching vac lines to intake
Straight intake tubing for the intake
90 degree elbow to attach intake tubing to the turbo
3 90 degree exhaust elbows for the up pipe
A ton of hose clamps

Than comes the install

[GTDrifter]

Today has been graced with the arrival of the rest of the parts I ordered and beer and wine from my fiance.

Not much left to get. Maybe this weekend I'll get everything except there fmu and voltage clamp

[GTDrifter]

Voltage clamp is should be here before this weekend. The fmu is in the works. All that's left is 2 barb fittings which I'm buying tonight and some hose clamps. And an intake.

Up pipe is welded and painted. I'm hoping to do the install in the next week or 2. I'm planning on starting the detailed diy tomorrow night.

[GTDrifter]

For those of you who haven't seen on Facebook, my rs is now boosted running 5 psi on a vf11, no fuel management

[98legwag]

Saw the video on Facebook. Seems like that turbo starts to spool at low rpms.

[GTDrifter]

Saw the video on Facebook. Seems like that turbo starts to spool at low rpms.
Vf11 is small so it takes nothing to spool it

[Muse]

Congrats! how much fun is that?

[GTDrifter]

Congrats! how much fun is that?
A lot of fun, I love it

[GTDrifter]

Update:
Turbo is still running good, no issues.
Removed the ebay turboback and installed a Megan Racing catless downpipe and a silverline catless, resonatorless catback.
Converted my stock exhaust manifold to unequal length headers.

[GTDrifter]

Been months since my last update. Not much has changed with this car (if you have followed up with my other builds you notice a pattern, the model a is taking priority). Been thinking about the next steps for my RS:

install my coilovers
install my sti roof spoiler
22b widebody kit
new paint or vinyl wrap
Rota grids
roll cage
new drivetrain (possibly from a jdm front clip)

Then buying a second gen sedan and swapping in my diy turbo drivetrain from my rs and use it as a daily.

That's the plan, but plans change over time.

[GTDrifter]

My fiance was awesome enough to get me the 22b widebody kit for Christmas! So I'll start work on repairing my fenders, then installing the widebody and working on figuring out what to do paintwise. This will take a long while.

The mock up was rough, the kit will fit better once I start removing things like bump strip, side skirt, and tail light.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/1512824_10204577383506533_40043404153479-1.jpg
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[Muse]

She's a keeper.

[GTDrifter]

Ordered a set of Sports Bronze Rota Grids 17x9 with a +35 offset. I'm looking at maybe running 255/40 to have as close to the same tire circumference as stock without stretching the tire (250/40 is only about 0.3mm off on circumference but the tires has to be stretched whereas 255/40 is only off by 12.2mm or about 0.48 inches) Therefore the speedometer still reads roughly the same speed.

Yes everyone runs these but I had some options on wheels and with building this car for autocross I would want a wheel that I would feel safe with. I was looking at some xxr 522s but the spokes look too thin for me to want to take a sharp corner with. I looked at a couple used wheels but grids are my favorite style wheels and there was a sale on them. I'll take pics on when they arrive. They should be here wednesday but due to the weather I'll say they'll be here in a week.

[GTDrifter]

I'm also looking at future mods but haven't decided exactly which direction I want to go: buy usdm turbo engine, buy jdm turbo engine, or build up my current na-t engine. regardless I am looking at getting a roll cage, lateral links, lsd, bigger front and rear sway bars, solid front endlinks, and some much better brakes.

[dynonacht]

Sell me vf11 and upgrade? Lol

[GTDrifter]

Won't sell that until after I'm finished with everything else. Won't be upgrading the engine until the widebody is finished and I do some much needed maintenence. If you're still looking for one and if I decide to sell it then it'll be posted lol

[dynonacht]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get yours? Can't find any on ebay/local Craigslist.

[GTDrifter]

I got mine from a fellow member. They're out there. There's was just 2 posts about a legacy turbo in the junkyard...I'd see if they would go pull it for you.

You can also try nasioc or rs25...I'm sure there's some on nasioc

[GTDrifter]

Update on the RS. Installed Megan Racing Coilovers and AP Racing Front and Rear Solid Endlinks. The widebody is still in progress.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/11/20151010_144836_zpsjzq55phz-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/11/20151114_134832_zpsk9td6jrh-1.jpg

New turbo build is in the works:
EJ20H Short Block
EJ205 Heads
EJ251 Intake Manifold
WRX TMIC
VF-11 Turbo
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Also to be installed:
Turbo front crossmember
OEM WRX exhaust manifold
Stainless Steel Up-pipe
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
Front Strut Bar

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Jesus this thing is still around? haha sounds like she's getting a complete makeover!

[GTDrifter]

Yeah lol. Going full race car mode.

[redboat]

awesome looking car!