r3v_v3ng3's t3/t4 turbo build

[r3v_v3ng3]

My clutch fork went out. So, I guess it's time for me to stop procrastinating and start my turbo build that I've been slowly gathering for about a year now. Pulled out my motor and start to add more stuff into it.

Recap

Sti piston
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/SANY0763-1.jpg

Sti rods
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/SANY0761-1.jpg

Phase 2 2.5 block/sti cometic headgasket
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/SANY0783-1.jpg

Resurfaced Heads
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/SANY0780-1.jpg

Intercooler test fit
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/fmic-1.jpg

[SativaMan04]

Nice!!

[r3v_v3ng3]

Thanks!!

intercooler piping
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/intercoolerpiping-1.jpg

turbo manifold
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/turbomanifold-1.jpg

04 Sti injectors
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/stiinjectors-1.jpg

BOV and WG
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/bovnwastegate-1.jpg

Emanage
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/emanageultimate-1.jpg

3" downpipe/exhaust
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/3inchdownpipenexhaust-1.jpg

VF22
http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/r3v_v3ng3/vf22.jpg

Megan Racing Mounts (motor/tranny/pitch)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/meganracingmounts-1.jpg

[httrdd]

I knew this was going ti happen within a matter of time. You car is going to run as sweet as it looks. :)

[psalm51ajm]

Nice!! Looks like a lot of money!!

[Garrison]

Ahhh. Now this is the thread I've been waiting to see. What are your power goals? Also, I noticed the VF22; is that your starter turbo? (I.e. any plans to upgrade to VF39, or VF43/45?)

[chuckthefuk]

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[mike-tracy]

Ahhh. Now this is the thread I've been waiting to see. What are your power goals? Also, I noticed the VF22; is that your starter turbo? (I.e. any plans to upgrade to VF39, or VF43/45?)

Pretty sure the VF22 is bigger than the '39, or '43

[Garrison]

You mean in cfm? Is it a jdm sti turbo?

[Garrison]

Oh snap:
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/drivetrain- ... grade.html (http://www.iwsti.com/forums/drivetrain-components/9160-ihi-vf22-turbo-upgrade.html)

[r3v_v3ng3]

I knew this was going ti happen within a matter of time. You car is going to run as sweet as it looks. :)

Thanks. Gotta back up the look lol


Nice!! Looks like a lot of money!!

Thanks. I'm cheap so I shop around and find crack head prices


Ahhh. Now this is the thread I've been waiting to see. What are your power goals? Also, I noticed the VF22; is that your starter turbo? (I.e. any plans to upgrade to VF39, or VF43/45?)

Power goal, hoping for around 300hp but we'll see if the trans can handle it :lol:
Yeah the VF22 is the biggest out of the VF series for the subie http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=446936


subscribed

:grin:


Pretty sure the VF22 is bigger than the '39, or '43

Correct

[r3v_v3ng3]

This is what I had done earlier today. Sorry for the crappy cell pic

I didn't get to do this last time I rebuilt the engine so I changed the oil separator
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/oldoilseparator-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/newoilseparator-1.jpg

Notched the subframe
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/notchedsubframe-1.jpg

Welded up. Not pretty but it'll do the job
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/weldedsubframe-1.jpg

Cleaned the transmission that I got from picknpull
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/cleanedtrans-1.jpg

Installed megan racing trans mount
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/meganracingmount-1.jpg

Transferred the rest of the stuff from my previous transmission to the new/used one
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/transferredmisc-1.jpg

Going to install the transmission back to the car tomorrow

[chuckthefuk]

wow.. is it that hard to find a turbo x-member.. thats a serious notch job.

[Reason]

I love what's going on here, I cringed when I seen the cross member.

Did the Cometic gasket come like that or did you coat it?

[r3v_v3ng3]

wow.. is it that hard to find a turbo x-member.. thats a serious notch job.

Yes its hard to find 1st gen SS turbo x-member. There's alot of wrx's but I don't want a wider track since I'm on the edge on my wheel setup. Used 3/16 L and flat bar, shouldn't be a problem.

Could of went with the N/A headers and make my own up and downpipe but I want to be able to use this
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/lowerchasisbrace-1.jpg



I love what's going on here, I cringed when I seen the cross member.

Did the Cometic gasket come like that or did you coat it?

Thanks. I coated it with copper spray

[chuckthefuk]

IIRC the x-member is the same size just the overal height so the motor sits a bit higher.. lots of guys try to find the version 5 x-member since it sits lower.

The Control arms are what extend the track.. I had this issue when I had GC Aluminum LCA and had to switch to GD Aluminum LCA... for my 04 sti swap.

-Chuck

[r3v_v3ng3]

Hmmm... Thought I read it somewhere that the x-member widens the track.

Glad you brought up the aluminum control arms because I'm planning to go buy a set tomorrow. Not sure what year it came off from but he's selling it for 100 a pair. I need to do a little more research to see which aluminum LCA keeps the track the same place.


Anyways, I got the transmission in today. It was pain to install it back on with the megan mounts. A little tricky since it has less play.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/transmissionin-1.jpg

[grayguy]

my car has a GD cross member and it is normal track width. As for sitting higher, if it does, I sure can't tell, but it might. Although my hood bracing is cut for clearance...don't all legacy enthusiasts have 3 SS cross memebers squirreled away like me? haha

Also, I'm confused by your FMIC mounting, it seem to be basically sitting on the ground?

[chuckthefuk]

FMIC looks like the brackets are going to be attached to the rebar/bumper support. As in it lifts almost a foot off the ground ...

Also if you choose the Aluminum LCA then you are going to have to switch your end links to the _|- style

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/front_end_link_removal-1.jpg


FYI make sure you get the collars or BOSS cones when you get your LCA's... the ball joint will bounce around without it.

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8563/alumarms01.jpg
Cheers
-Chuck

[r3v_v3ng3]

my car has a GD cross member and it is normal track width. As for sitting higher, if it does, I sure can't tell, but it might. Although my hood bracing is cut for clearance...don't all legacy enthusiasts have 3 SS cross memebers squirreled away like me? haha

Also, I'm confused by your FMIC mounting, it seem to be basically sitting on the ground?


Must of misread about the x-member then. Ha I wish I have at least one SS x-member, I can't seem to find them anywhere on my area. Its like bigfoot sighting if I do.

I havent bolted the FMIC yet, I used to see where I needed to cut the beam and such. Worst part is trying to make the piping work with the jdm fogs. Have to cut, shortened/extend all the piping and then find someone that welds aluminum.
FMIC looks like the brackets are going to be attached to the rebar/bumper support. As in it lifts almost a foot off the ground ...

Also if you choose the Aluminum LCA then you are going to have to switch your end links to the _|- style

http://www.filtsai.com/sti/front_sway/front_end_link_removal.jpg


FYI make sure you get the collars or BOSS cones when you get your LCA's... the ball joint will bounce around without it.

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8563/alumarms01.jpg
Cheers
-Chuck

Thanks for the heads up cause mostlikely I'll blindly buy it lol

[r3v_v3ng3]

I got the muffler installed today. Had to relocated the mounting rods from the wrx to fit the legacy. I still need to weld the midpipe with flex and converter with it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/mufflerinstalled-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/jdmtrunkinstalled-1.jpg

Also changed plan. I got a t3/t4 turbonetics from a friend who was gonna put it on his mr2. He ended up needing money real bad to finish up his widebody/ferarri conversion.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/turbonetics-1.jpg

Side by side with the vf22
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/turbosidebyside-1.jpg

So it looks like I'm heading to the rotated turbo setup. Going to have to make an uppipe and downpipe and have a more intercooler piping to make it work with the turbonetics. Ordered the flanges already :smt024

[httrdd]

More powaa!

[Garrison]

What's the trim on the t3/t4?

[r3v_v3ng3]

Its stamped .63 stage 3 on the exhaust housing
According to turbonectics http://turboneticsinc.com/forum/tech-su ... -unit.html (http://turboneticsinc.com/forum/tech-support/803-how-identify-measure-your-turbonetics-unit.html)
Its 4 inch inlet/2.5 outlet
its either a T/HP or 60 series but the minor is about 2.27 inch and 3 inch major. According to the website the closest one to my measurement 60 trim TO4E

[Garrison]

That's going to be nice man, I know the inlet looks huge ('cause well, it is) but the cfm that thing is going to move will be sexy. And, bonus, that smaller hotside should put you into positive boost around 2200-2700rpm depending how much the headers are going to effect spool time.

I think that's going to be an awesome street turbo! Are you looking to do port work to take advantage of the increased flow potential?

[r3v_v3ng3]

Yeah I love t3/t4's. I've put them on honda's, 240 and now the legacy. You have a spool of a t3 and power of a t4. The motor has a higher compression than stock turbo motors plus its a 2.5 so it shouldn't have that much lag. Btw I read your turbo setup awhile back and gave me idea on how to mount the turbo :smt023

Unfortunately I didn't have the money to get the head ported when I rebuilt the motor except for the gasket port match on the intake. I will probably in the future to extract more hp. I'm trying to sell the gc8 intercooler setup so that i can just make my own setup. My plan is to have the intercooler flip upside down and have the inlets more by the headlight. While means I need a taller intercooler so it can reach down and cover the bumper opening. Then use a hole saw and have the piping running though there (I'm going to reinforced the rad support). This should cut the piping down to 4-5 ft.

As for my build, I'm still waiting on my clutch components and timing cover to come so I can put the motor in and start mocking stuff. Slow progress

[Garrison]

I know the feeling. Good luck with it, the project looks exciting. I'll be following it too :smt023

[r3v_v3ng3]

Broke the timing inner cover and the right exhaust cam gear when the motor slipped from my hand as me and my helper was trying to bring down the motor. so I had to wait for them to come in. Luckily Reason had a set of cam gears and shipped it right away :smt023 . Finally got it back all together. So here's my little update

Here is my version of parallel fuel for the 25D
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/parallelfuel-2.jpg

grimmspeed I/M spacer
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/grimmspeedintakespacer-2.jpg

Ngk wires
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/ngkwires-2.jpg

Tapped oil pan and the megan motor mounts
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/tappedoilpan-1.jpg

I'm hoping to drop the motor in tomorrow so I can finally start mocking the pipings. I also dropped the oil strainer bolt in the engine as I was bolting it back :smt021 . Luckily I had this little pick to grab it out. Then I dropped it again :smt013 . But I had it out and bolted back together.

Other problem was I messed up the threads on the heads on where the EGR tube goes. I tried heating up the tube and bend it while I tighten it up but all it did was messed up the thread :smt011 . So I'll just cut the tube and extend it just like the one on the DIY section.

[r3v_v3ng3]

Finally got off my lazy ass and mounted the intercooler and piping. The challenge was to route the piping and still maintain my jdm fogs while also shorting the intercooler piping originally came for the impreza kit. I flipped the intercooler upside down and route it through the radiator support (cutting is required).
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/intercooler-1.jpg
Luckily it worked out perfect since I previously installed the wrx radiator, which is taller while the legacy is wider. So you must have a wrx radiator to route it this way.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/intercoolerrouting-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/intercoolerdone-2.jpg
Like I predicted, I was able to shorten the piping about 4 feet :smt026
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/intercoolerleftover-2.jpg

Next stop is to create the uppipe for the downpipe for the turbo

[Garrison]

I think that if I ever do another turbo build with anything other than an oem turbo, I'm going to rotate it and cut even more piping out of the mix. LOVE the clean look of the install, sir. Keep it up!

[r3v_v3ng3]

Thanks, I'll do my best.You can shorten the piping more if you flip the intake manifold. You'll loose the a/c and also have to reroute the egr or just cap it off.

I'll probably have to run on FMU for awhile to see if everything is ok. Worst part of putting all this stuff at once is trying to diagnose a problem if something goes wrong

[r3v_v3ng3]

Got the mandrel bend piping, flanges and wrap. Should be able to start on the exhaust system tomorrow (uppipe,downpipe,wastegate,flex pipe and high flow cat) and hoping to get done by the weekend.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/exhauststuff-2.jpg

[Garrison]

FWIW, you can add the FMU before you do anything else. The only time it adds fuel is under boost, so an NA engine would never even disturb it.

[chuckthefuk]

Wait.. you will loose your A/C?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/var08-2.jpg??

[r3v_v3ng3]

FWIW, you can add the FMU before you do anything else. The only time it adds fuel is under boost, so an NA engine would never even disturb it.

Yup


Wait.. you will loose your A/C?

http://www.wallpaperinstaller.com/scooby/var08.jpg??


Wait, what :shock: ????? Thats some killer setup. What engine is that? It looks like he was able to have the power steering also.

[chuckthefuk]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/STIFMIC3-1.jpg
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2-5-liter-l ... its-2.html (http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2-5-liter-litre-factory-motor/95752-reverse-intake-manifold-fmic-kits-2.html)

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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/_rfmic_0-1.jpg
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1595199 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1595199)

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http://www.rocketrally.com/dloads/customers/breimer/Breimer_005.jpg
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1266208 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1266208)

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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/30092006271-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/P1010214-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/PIROct-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/EricsCar003-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/DSC00640-1.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l245/otherguy5/Josh/IMG_1339Large.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/SD533269-1.jpg
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... 72&page=49 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=807772&page=49)

:-D

[Garrison]

The sti manifold is taller than the NA manifold to fit the turbo inlet pipe underneath, fwiw.

[r3v_v3ng3]

Thanks for the pics chuck! I was stuck on magazine and the sti's in there with a flipped manifold always have the a/c deleted.

@ garrison
So i'm guessing if I use the jdm e20g (i think, for the 25d) manifold, I would be able to do the same setup the sti's posted above. Only if the hood permits :smt017

I changed the uppipe piping to 2.5" instead of 2" and also was able to make the downpipe. I just have to make the external wastegate routing. I will update on the pics hopefully tomorrow

[Garrison]

@ garrison
So i'm guessing if I use the jdm e20g (i think, for the 25d) manifold, I would be able to do the same setup the sti's posted above. Only if the hood permits :smt017

I changed the uppipe piping to 2.5" instead of 2" and also was able to make the downpipe. I just have to make the external wastegate routing. I will update on the pics hopefully tomorrow

Ooooh, now on that I am unable to help. You should pm anothernord or lordflashheart about the manifold question, there will likely be various problems concerning the attachments (iacv, egr, etc.).

May I ask why you changed the piping diameter? Larger pipe = slower turbo spool.

[r3v_v3ng3]

Ooooh, now on that I am unable to help. You should pm anothernord or lordflashheart about the manifold question, there will likely be various problems concerning the attachments (iacv, egr, etc.).

May I ask why you changed the piping diameter? Larger pipe = slower turbo spool.


Not going to go thru it, I was just wondering about the manifold.


I figured since the t3 flange is about 2.5" and the turbo manifold had a 2.5" flange shortened to 2" to the uppipe, why not make everything to 2.5" uppipe. I googled sti rotated turbo and it seems like all the manufacturer are running 2 inch uppipe. Guess I need to redo the uppipe. Thanks for pointing that out :smt023

[r3v_v3ng3]

Trim the bumper last night and the bumper support. Here is what it the front mount looks like.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/fmic1-1.jpg
This is why I prefer the US bumper over the JDM version, it doesn't block off the center for the license plate.

[chuckthefuk]

chuck likes this!

[r3v_v3ng3]

Thanks chuck.

My tuner friend told me that the intercooler I have now will only support around 250-275 hp. I want to get the slightly bigger and thicker core that supports 400-500hp but what I have is sufficient for now(tight budget). I doubt I want that kind of power on a street car. It would be nice for a future upgrade for better cooling.

[r3v_v3ng3]

I got done doing the uppipe/downpipe and external wastegate. I ended up keeping the 2.5" uppipe cause I'm running out of funds and I still have alot of little stuff to get for it and they add up. I'll be the test mule to see how much more it lags (although my car was never turboed in the first place :smt017 lol).

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/exhaustfabbed-1.jpg

Heres the header, up/downpipe and midpipe painted with high heat. I just got done wrapping them but I need to dry them for a day before I can spray the high heat silicone and install them

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/exhaustcoated-1.jpg

I'm giving myself till the end of this month to get it done which should be enough time. I can't wait to get her on the road again :smt026

[anothernord]

Looks great!

Your spool won't be as good with the larger up-pipe, but it will work anyway.

IMO, rotating the manifold is more trouble that it would be worth.

[Lsnaple]

Looks sweet! I'm trying to put together a cheap td04 setup right now. Off topic, but what lip is that?

[r3v_v3ng3]

Looks great!

Your spool won't be as good with the larger up-pipe, but it will work anyway.

IMO, rotating the manifold is more trouble that it would be worth.


Thanks. I wouldn't rotate the turbo but it physically wouldn't fit on the stock location. The hardest part to make was the uppipe, since I didn't have anything to go with (holding the turbo where I want it was a workout lol).



Looks sweet! I'm trying to put together a cheap td04 setup right now. Off topic, but what lip is that?

lip is off an ebay sti v limited (06-07)

[r3v_v3ng3]

Wrapped piping
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/exhaustwrapped-1.jpg

Also made a bracket for the up & downpipe from a hacked intake manifold bracket/brace
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/exhuastbracketup-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/exhaustbracketdp-1.jpg

[Garrison]

exhaust wrapping = secks

Well done, shit looks clean.

[r3v_v3ng3]

yeah but they are crazy itchy!
thanks

[Reason]

Rubber gloves and did you soak the wrap in water?

[r3v_v3ng3]

Yup soaked it which helped out alot. It was when I installed it

[r3v_v3ng3]

Was having trouble sending pics from my iphone to my email (damn craigslist spam). So I had to send it to my bros phone for him to send it to my email. Anyways

I moved the wires that run underneath the radiator and move it into the front to avoid heat from the manifold
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/wiresmoved-1.jpg

Ditching the stock oil pressure gauge for an aftermarket one
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/oilpressure-1.jpg

Turbo oil lines
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/turbo-1.jpg

[r3v_v3ng3]

Found out my friend welds aluminum and gave me a great deal ($20) to weld my ic piping. Turned the 8 pieces to 4 :smt026 . If i ever do it again, I'll buy the universal ic kit and make one since I hacked the crap out of the gc8 piping.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/icpiping-1.jpg

Vacuum block
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/vacuumblock-1.jpg

Here's the fuel system. Parallel setup, fuel pressure regulator, new filter and FMU for now. I still need to install the walbro fuel pump.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/fuelsystem-1.jpg

[r3v_v3ng3]

As of today.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/enginebay2-1.jpg

Fired her up last night and checked for leaks. Had fuel leak on the fpr and fixed it. Started and surprisingly quite.
Here's still what I need to do before I can drive it.
-install walbro fuel pump
-install gauges (waiting for the gauge pod)
-wideband installed, just need to route the wires to the gauge
-I'm gonna make another cold pipe out of aluminized steel because I need 3 ports (2 for catch can and 1 for iacv). I have the big one for the bov recirc with the aluminum piping but I didn't have the two 1/2 for the catch can and 3/4 for the iacv. I still have some mendrel bend 3 inch piping to use. That way I can weld it instead of keep going over my friends shop (sort of far).
-and paint pretty much the left over aluminum high temp black

So she runs but won't be able to drive until I have the gauges hooked up to see the readings.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/enginebay-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/frontdone-1.jpg

[Garrison]

:smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026

Awesome work!

[Reason]

Another boosted BD on the road :smt023

[anothernord]

Rockin'. Get her a purrin...

I'll be interested to see where she spools too!

[Garrison]

Rockin'. Get her a purrin...

I'll be interested to see where she spools too!
Gentleman's wager?

My guess is: Boost threshold 2500, full boost by 3200.

Yours?

[r3v_v3ng3]

Thanks fellas!!!! I can't wait for her to purr also :smile:. Gotta be moving at the end of the month

@garrison
Is yours still turboed?

@anothernord
How about you nord, hows the new engine?

[Garrison]

Thanks fellas!!!! I can't wait for her to purr also :smile:. Gotta be moving at the end of the month

@garrison
Is yours still turboed?

@anothernord
How about you nord, hows the new engine?

No sir, my turbo was waaaay too big to make any sense for the level of boost I was running. I'll be down(up?)grading to a Td05 18g

[anothernord]

I'm guessing full boost by 3500-3600. We'll see though!

My build runs great! I miss the low end of the 2.5, but only until the VF34 spins up. ;)

[WESTcoast]

Any updates to this?

[Dead91silvia]

As of today.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/enginebay2-1.jpg

Fired her up last night and checked for leaks. Had fuel leak on the fpr and fixed it. Started and surprisingly quite.
Here's still what I need to do before I can drive it.
-install walbro fuel pump
-install gauges (waiting for the gauge pod)
-wideband installed, just need to route the wires to the gauge
-I'm gonna make another cold pipe out of aluminized steel because I need 3 ports (2 for catch can and 1 for iacv). I have the big one for the bov recirc with the aluminum piping but I didn't have the two 1/2 for the catch can and 3/4 for the iacv. I still have some mendrel bend 3 inch piping to use. That way I can weld it instead of keep going over my friends shop (sort of far).
-and paint pretty much the left over aluminum high temp black

So she runs but won't be able to drive until I have the gauges hooked up to see the readings.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/enginebay-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/frontdone-1.jpg

How did I miss you boosting this?! :shock: All kinds of win bro! :smt023

[alter_]

do you have more pictures and parts needed for the modification of the xmember/subframe?

[r3v_v3ng3]

Any updates to this?


Sorry haven't really updated for awhile. Been busy moving and helping family members move and get settle in the new place. My iphone home button don't work (only once in a great while). I basically troll on this site when i'm at the bathroom :grin: lol. Also something happen to my phone to where I can't send the pics i took to my email. Damn craigslist spams must of got something from it.

Anyways the turbo was short live. Found out that the turbo needs a rebuild, it's leaking oil (bad oil seal) to the housing. Basically smokes all the time :smt011 . Can't complain since it was only 100. It will be next thing I do after I fix the 98 audi a4 (install new front struts, complete front aluminum arm kit and tie rods, also braze the oil pan since it has a small crack). I'm basically my friends/family mechanic and paint on the side. Yes my legacy has been neglected :smt022 but I'll get her back and running soon :smile: I don't like my new neighbors (old peeps) who's accusing us of having illegal things going on since there so much cars coming in to the house. Guess they're videotaping us and taking all the plates and turning it to the police ugggghhhhh miss my old neighbors lol.

I did install the gauges and will take pics and post it up. I still have to install the walbro fuel pump


Dead91silvia
thanks

[r3v_v3ng3]

do you have more pictures and parts needed for the modification of the xmember/subframe?


I only took a pic which was the one on the first page. I bought some L metal and just welded it. Just look at a pic of the turbo cross member and you'll get the idea on where do notch and reweld metal to it. If you have the money, I would just buy a turbo xmember. I actually made it deep enough to accommodate a 2.5 inch uppipe

[WESTcoast]

Where did you move to?? Still out in the tracy area??

That sucks damnn turbo I wanted to see this in person. And damn old neighbors haha my friend's house is the same way with different cars going in and out because everyone goes over there to work on theirs. Hopefully you will get back on this project!!

[MonstarMotorsports]

hollly shit, my first time seeing the thread. Full of Win! Never seen that green before either. love it.

[r3v_v3ng3]

Where did you move to?? Still out in the tracy area??

That sucks damnn turbo I wanted to see this in person. And damn old neighbors haha my friend's house is the same way with different cars going in and out because everyone goes over there to work on theirs. Hopefully you will get back on this project!!


Still in town (modesto not tracy). Yeah I want to meet other legacy enthusiast. I went to a local subie meet awhile back but it was mostly wrx/sti's. I don't even think they know what a legacy is lol. Actually the old neighbors were actually cool. They knew whats up and actually ask me to work on they're cars. Its the new neighbor that were having problem with.

I actually got back on this project. I'm in a process of rebuilding the turbo. Tore it down today and ordered a major turbo rebuild kit. Will post pic later. I took pics but cant send it from my phone, have to send it to my bro to send it to my email :smt013



hollly shit, my first time seeing the thread. Full of Win! Never seen that green before either. love it.

Thanks. Something about green that I like. Matter of fact were trying to paint all of our cars in some shade of green lol

[r3v_v3ng3]

Finally getting back to this project

Here's a pic of the gauges I installed
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/gauges1-1.jpg

From left to right (air/fuel ratio, boost, water temp and oil pressure)

I'm also rebuilding the turbo since the seals were blown

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/turbobreakdown-1.jpg

just waiting for the rebuild kit to show up :smt026

[Tinobag]

Woah! That gauge cluster is awesome! How did you move your HVAC controls down to the spot above the radio? I was looking at it a while back so I could mount some gauges but I couldn't figure it out...

[r3v_v3ng3]

Just dismount the hvac control and reroute the cable. Took out din pocket and cut out where it mounts. I'll take a pic of it next time i remove it. Easier to explain with pics :smile:

[98bk6]

Just dismount the hvac control and reroute the cable. Took out din pocket and cut out where it mounts. I'll take a pic of it next time i remove it. Easier to explain with pics :smile:

I want to see it too, cause I want to do that instead of getting a pod pillard.

[Tinobag]

^That. I just moved my tonight... but nothing is bolted into place because the HVAC was wider than the radio...

[triplet911]

i love this bd the sex apeal is off the charts

[r3v_v3ng3]

@98bk6
@Tinobag

Yes I'll take pics when I have it out so you can kinda see what I did to fit the gauges. Heres a night pics. The hvac lights don't work so there's a dark spot there lol

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/gaugesnight-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/gaugesnite-1.jpg

@triplet911 Thanks

[r3v_v3ng3]

So after I got the t3 rebuild kit, I found out that it won't fit. I guess turbonetics uses big shaft and everything is much larger than your normal t3/t4 (shaft/bearings etc.) So I have to source out the rebuild kit for that.

I think I ended up messing up the turbo its because the way I mounted it. I was just researching about how they should be mounted and they are suppose to be no more than 15 degrees. If you look on how I mounted it it was on an extreme angle (around 45 degrees). BIG F@CK!NG FAIL :smt011 :smt021

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/sidebysideuppipe-1.jpg
Side by side of the aftermarket uppipe to the one i made :smt013

You can go back a page and see how extreme the angle is. Thats why the car was smoking really bad. It probably had some oil starvation and messed up the turbo bearings and the turbonetics rebuild kit is not cheap :smt021

[r3v_v3ng3]

So back to the drawing table. Have to redo the uppipe/downpipe.

Took me hrs on how should I have the turbo mounted but eventually settled with this. I made it as flat as possible this time.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/newuppipe-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/rotateside-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/rotatetop-1.jpg

I was trying to route it just like I did before so that I can reuse the intercooler pippings but there is no way possible without removing the a/c lines which I want to keep. The turbo is also big, like almost twice as big as the stock turbos.
Bad news is I have to also re-route the intercooler piping. The cold side will be flipped to the driver side and also move the bov on that side.
The good news is that it will save me a 1.5 feet of intercooler pipe.
So pissed...........

[Mark in NZ]

Sweet build - makes sense the turbo got nuked, the angle will do it in no time if you see the way the channels run inside them. Least it was a cheap enough thing to break!

Love the colour, love the front winglet / canard things, never seen them on a legacy before. Good job on the FMIC install too - everyone here jams the biggest thing possible on first, and hacks the bumper to fit afterwards - this looks really smooth, paint it black and noone would know either.

[98-2.5-GT]

Any updates?

[r3v_v3ng3]

Nothing really since its been my daily. I ordered the turbo rebuild kit but turns out that the turbonetics uses the big shaft and have to wait on that to buy it. I returned it back to n/a to pass smog and so far is my daily driver. My girl been driving the outback since her audi A4 is acting up. So until I get the outback for daily, I won't be able to work on turboing it.

Here is how I had the valve covers done and also put in wrx turbo subframe
had to cut a lil bit of the subframe to make room for the n/a header
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/2597F98BD8DD47B08B8A7B991DF3A9C112420000-1.jpg (http://s652.photobucket.com/user/r3v_v3ng3/media/2597F98B-D8DD-47B0-8B8A-7B991DF3A9C1-1242-0000009BF3153EDC_zpscefaa5b1.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/9B16F74A2054489382B943F3D1A1180C12420000-1.jpg (http://s652.photobucket.com/user/r3v_v3ng3/media/9B16F74A-2054-4893-82B9-43F3D1A1180C-1242-0000009BF4FC216A_zps90524b52.jpg.html)

[Garrison]

Why use an N/A header (and a UEL at that)?
Wrx header = quicker spool

[r3v_v3ng3]

I installed the turbo subframe and about a month later i had to smog it. The stock cast iron header don't work with the turbo subframe without alot of cutting so I opted of the uel which only required a bit of cutting. The car is N/A right now (my daily), until I get the outback as my daily then I won't be able to get it back to turbo. Still have to buy the big shaft turbonetics rebuild kit (waiting for my tax return :grin: )

[Garrison]

Ahhhhh gotcha! I didn't know you had pulled the turbo, makes sense

[Oc7ane]

as always anything you do r3v is godly sexy haha, sucks you blew that huge turbo lol. looking forward to seeing how this turns out as im also in the process of turboing my bd.

[Granny]

Awesome build man. That fmic will handle a lot more power then what your friend said. I would do over 400 on it.