Hinyo's 98 Legacy GT - Swap Time

[Hinyo]

I KNOW HOW LATE I AM!!!!

Anyways got her in late 08 the summer of my junior year and shes not going anywhere

Lets start with my favorite pic of my girl at the moment

Covered in snow and loving it

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In her "Summer Mode"

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Just one of my favorite pictures of her.. i have tons...

and this one thanks to @kcowels Still pretty monster truck status

theres alot in the works ill post up more pictures with time =) and ill try to do it in order

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Es300 Foglight Retrofit into plastic covers at the time have since gone and been replaced with stockers with some diamond visions but will change again very very soon


Theres alot in the works ill post up more pictures with time and hopefully historical order =)

Exterior:

JDM Headlights - Retrofitted with FXR 3.0 66420 D2S bulbs and Denso Ballasts
LED Independant wired city lights(need to reinstall)
LED Tails(in the works)
V3 Trition V2.5 1000 Lumen LED Reverselights
JDM turn Signals
Fog Retrofit(Completed)
WRX front lip(Installed)
02 03 WRX front brakes(Completed)
05-09 LGT Vented Rears(Completed)
Stop Tech SS front brake lines(Completed)
4zero1motorsports SS rear brake lines LGT/05-09 fitment specific (completed)
Zero Sports Radiator Srhoud

Engine:

OEM Intake(with snorkus)
95-97 Tube with Cone(ate gas and bogged bad) GREAT induction noise
95-97 Tube with oem box with hole still bogged
Hybrid OEM intake (snorkel still present) no more bogging =) OK sound
Stromung HFC
Borla Catback
2007 wrx ej255(in the works)

Suspension:

KYB GR2's
Prodrive Blues
Rota G force 17x7.5
Bridgestone Potenza RE760

Hopes for the future

EJ257 Engine swap and harness Merge. (300whp)
Non-ddc 6MT
Brembos(this is under consideration as my current brake setup will be plenty for stock 257 power)
WRX/STI Black Front and rear cloth seats
New wheels? (Would love a set of sti wheels from an 04 sti)
New "daily" summer wheels
SUS Rear Bumper
Non dented trunk

[r3v_v3ng3]

Looks good. I always wanted to take a pic with a silver legacy behind the Silver Legacy in Reno lol

[WPEC]

Cool Nate, you have an official thread eventually ,
So far so good , this's one of my favaorite fellow member whos def near by me.
He's not hesitate to help me and I also believehe can help another fellows,too.
I subscribed you.

[Hinyo]

Looks good. I always wanted to take a pic with a silver legacy behind the Silver Legacy in Reno lol

THANKS!!!! and as a treat here's the first pictures I ever took of her
(first issue i ever had flat tires) Patched them with my dad =)

:smt081:smt081:smt081:smt081

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[lord flashheart]

Now post some current pics!

[98legwag]

Now post some current pics!

This.

[Hinyo]

This.

JERKS!!!! 98legwag lord flashheart

heres a picture....

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[Hinyo]

Now.... after being interrupted.... where was I

EH HEM!!!

Built a benchtop power station from an old power supply and figured out issue with HID retrofit. Bad d2s to amp straight adapter. Soldered it back together for the moment new one being shipped out from Theretrofitsource momentarily. Great customer service

and pictures

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[lord flashheart]

JERKS!!!! 98legwag lord flashheart

heres a picture....

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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/03/DSCN0762_zps6bjgrmux-1.jpg
Peek-a-boo!

[Thomistopheles]

Built a benchtop power station from an old power supply and figured out issue with HID retrofit.
Hah, I made one of those a few days ago, posted photos in my MR1. It's funny how a $15 DIY power supply outperforms my old $80 commercially available one.

[Hinyo]

Hah, I made one of those a few days ago, posted photos in my MR1. It's funny how a $15 DIY power supply outperforms my old $80 commercially available one.

VERY TRUE~~~!!!! and it cost me next to nothing only thing i had to buy were the alligator clips and a switch(which i will solder in eventually) and having the availability of multiple voltage and Amp sources is really nice.

[98legwag]

You should post up your new goodies.

[WPEC]

You should post up your new goodies.

Seconded this


Loving my Tulip tons

[LeggyxPower]

i would love to see your led tail lights or are they just bulbs? awesome work on the headlights. i'm getting the itch to do some mods again

[Hinyo]

Sorry LeggyxPower atm they are just bulbs in the reverse I should have made that more clear... HOWEVER!!! as soon as lord flashheart stops being lazy/ I stop being lazy and have time we can get some stuff in the works. Im thinking ill start simple but they will be pretty cool builds. but since you asked. HERES A PICTURE of the reverse lights lol

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[Hinyo]

Some more recent pictures of her thanks to kcowles from the sl-i meet

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Installed the Lexus headlights as foglights

55w DDM DSP ballast with 3000k ebay special d2s bulb(d2s doesn't come in 300ok any other way)

Potato cam output shots

they are better in all honesty then my low beams with white bulbs in them and wide as can be


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More Potato Cam...

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[Hinyo]

Did an oil change today. needed it. OEM filters FTW penzoil high mileage 5w30... first time ive ever done my own oil change. even though surprisingly I've done literally everything else to the car...

[WPEC]

Great job that why you showed lately.
Hey look at what I brought from you
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[Hinyo]

MORE HISTORY!!!

One of my favorite sets of pictures of my baby.... these actually really old but still relevant. Near and old abandoned house built by one random guy on another persons land but never torn down. Odd thing. She didn't have any mods in this picture hadn't even really been thinking about mods just driving her around these back roads with a friend alot at the time.

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[Hinyo]

so...... less than happy atm... have to do HG..... AGAIN.... I think I might replace the heater core while I'm at it.... and for those who know me you know this is getting just a BIT ridiculous...

[98legwag]

Getting?:scratch::banghead:

[chevyman1968]

Dang dude seriously getting ridiculous this is like the 4 time you've had your engine pulled right? Maybe you have a crack in the block somewhere


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[Hinyo]

sadly they have all been different engines... Instead of replacing the HG(which I had Agile do on a motor that threw a rod bearing 5 days later and another motor that just decided oil+radiator = fun after 3 months(evergreen headgaskets) I've just gotten low mileage jdm motors... I'm hoping this time to mill the heads and do head gasket job myself and call it a day till next year.... the heater core because car has almost 200k... and rather do it now than wait for it to go bad and freeze.... I've just got terrible luck lol

[chevyman1968]

[emoji15] oh wow I still have my original block and heads. It's been out and replace 4 times now but I keep returning to the old block because I know the history on it.


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[Hinyo]

Because I LOVE doing them so much....

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Just Dropped the heads off at the machine ship hopefully have the car back end of next week

[Hinyo]

In other news bought some tires for the snow weather and started looking for donors for my sti swap...

[98legwag]

I still don't understand why the ej25d is going back in.....

[rkrenicki]

)I've just gotten low mileage jdm motors...

There is no such thing, unless you are Yamazaki.. Heh.

Most of the "under 70,000km" JDM engines sold in the US have many many many more miles on them than that.. The importers don't have a problem with outright lying about miles, and it has been well documented that they don't care.

[Yamazaki]

Most of the "under 70,000km" JDM engines sold in the US have many many many more miles on them than that.. The importers don't have a problem with outright lying about miles, and it has been well documented that they don't care.

Something to add to this is the number of damaged cars from the tsunami in 2011. Most of those cars/engines made their way overseas.

[Hinyo]

I still don't understand why the ej25d is going back in.....

because I like driving my car more than I like looking at it broken?

[98legwag]

because I like driving my car more than I like looking at it broken?

We have been over this. The EJ22 is much more reliable.

[Hinyo]

yes... but same thing.... 22E for same price as fixing 25D and no extra engines just lying around

[LeggyxPower]

yes... but same thing.... 22E for same price as fixing 25D and no extra engines just lying around

i say do the head gaskets with some proper ones. and if they fail then go to the ej22e

[Yamazaki]

Hybrid build time!!!

[Hinyo]

got the head back from the machine shop. =) car should be back up and running as soon as the rest of my gaskets come in. Head gaskets are here. just waiting on valve cover etc.

[Hinyo]

Car has been back up and running for a few weeks now. Hardly have anytime to work on her between everything that is going on. Here is a recent picture of her. Still quite dirty. Also picked up some tires from WPEC hopefully will get a chance to throw them on before I get the snowflakes back on for the winter. "new" tires will be going on the snowflakes as well. Picked up some charms from Yamazaki will have pictures of their placement soon.

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Will post pictures with tire setup soon

[Hinyo]

Just to keep everyone updated. Finally graduated!!!!

So lucy will be getting ALOT of love soon.

Stay posted =)

Here is just another one of my favorite pictures of my baby.

Can't wait for our next few steps together LUCY they will be fun!!!

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[Lancaster6]

Congratulations! The feeling of walking across the stage receiving my diploma was the bees knees.

[98legwag]

I already know the plans.....they need to become results.

[Yamazaki]

Congratulations!
You know that my tools and I are at your disposal (although my tools are far more useful) if you need them.

[Hinyo]

Thanks everyone!!! Made some more progress. Picking up a bumper and got a new set of shoes. Had a minor fender bender in the snow a few months back. May need to replace a control arm and ball joint but nothing cosmetic other than needing a new rim lol. Hit the curb pretty hard doing like 10 in the black ice.... for the time being it drives just fine. getting SUPER tired of my grinding transmission and squeaks. So once its all aligned ill have some other "progress" updates soon!

[98legwag]

Still waiting on that update......

[Yamazaki]

Updated!
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[98legwag]

I think those wheels look much better on a 2nd gen than they would have on a 4th gen.

[Hinyo]

Me too!

[Hinyo]

In other news I did a thing

Can anyone guess what?

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[Yamazaki]

Oh no, you crashed into an Impreza!
:wink:

[rkrenicki]

Oh no, you crashed into an Impreza!
:wink:

I quite literally "LOLed" to this.

[peugoby]

Congrats! That WRX looks to be the perfect donor for your GT. Having a complete car will make the job much easier as well.

The Rays wheels look awesome on your car - they definitely suit the 2nd gen very well.

[Hinyo]

Cant wait to start. Hopefully picking up a 5mt drive shaft and pedal assembly soon!

5 speed swap will be the first stage! Engine will be pulled out to have shortblock rebuilt for reliability(and boost).

Once its finished it'll go back in and both cars will get gutted. Its a process but I will keep you all posted!

[Tylerhartman]

So excited to see the outcome of this ;)

[Hinyo]

Picked up my 5mt drive shaft, 5mt pedal assembly, 5mt shift knob, 5MT shifter surround, woodgrain vent for dash on a whim(lucky for me since my original one just broke), some extra gt fogs (I hoard them Ill admit it) and all hardware needed.

Just need an NSS now and maybe a Reverse switch but I think I can reuse that from the AT Tranny!

Will be posting pictures as I make progress!

[Hinyo]

Made some more progress. Put the car up on jack stands. Invested in a car port. Planning the tranny pull for this Friday.

Is it bad that I just want to do it on my own? lol so many friends have offered. I just don't trust them all with wrenches on my car

[Hinyo]

Made some more progress.. Sorry for not posting pictures yet. A bit lazy atm. lol but I have tons.

Rear diff and drive shaft are pulled exhaust is pulled. Down pipe, radiator, and intercooler have been removed. (all in 1 day)

Transmission is ready to drop as well. Just being held on by ground and support.

Still need to remove shifter assy but that's not so bad.

As well as make some drive-shaft clearance but Ill get it done.

Going to borrow a harbor freight low lift trans jack and get the job done

I think that will be it for this weekend.

Would start work on Lucy but have a few things to take care of for my business. Might need some help with that hefty auto trans not looking forward to it. lol

Anyone have insight for the wiring of the VSS and NSS? as well as tricking the ECU and TCU. I found a couple links already but never hurts to have too much info.

[98legwag]

Ask Tim about the wiring for the VSS and NSS and the ECU/TCU. He has done that on his car and a friend's car.

[Hinyo]

So I got the transmission out on Saturday quite the struggle and learning experience. If someone tells you to empty the trans first... just do it buy the T65 and just do it

Besides that. Using the steering to pull the axles from the trans is really helpful.

Used a harbor freight jack and another jack to help with the lifting and positioning I needed

Manual trans is actually much lighter than I was expecting.

I'll be starting the transmissions swap this Friday. Ill keep you guys posted!

Starting to gut the donor now!

[foohfooh]

Hey man I know your prolly busy swapping things but that impreza your ran into looks like a limited! It had the fancy red subaru calipers with raised lettering! Please tell me you got the whole car?!

[98legwag]

It has unpainted mirrors. As I discussed with Hinyo, I think its a WRX TR. All 06-07 WRXs had the 4/2 pots.

[Hinyo]

Yeah I got the whole car! No worries there!

Wont be using the 4 Pot/ 2 Pot setup they will be for sale soon!

Already have plenty of braking power from my brake upgrades I did before the swap.

Picked up some other goodies for the swap today. I'll put them on once the swap is completed

[Hinyo]

In other news.

Auto Transmission is out!

Swapped over the axles from the WRX. 98 Legacy Axles from the auto are NOT the same as the 2007 WRX axles. One is a male type one is a female type.

Went much easier than I thought it would.

Swapped over the speed sensor for the time being as well. Had to break the plastic speed sensor from the 07 to put the metal one from the 98. Not sure the they changed the material. Would have preffered it in metal.

I was going to go without it but id rather not have the car in limp mode.

Trans and diff are in place.

Clutch is in.

Things still left to do?

Pedal assembly.

Lift trans and diff into place

NSS and REV wiring

bolt the manual starter in

Still a ways to go but its progress!

Ill keep you guys posted

[Dead91silvia]

Sounds like good progress, but I want to SEE the progress! :P MORE PICS!

HAHA

[Hinyo]

Still no pictures. Maybe soon. Trans is in and seated

Diff is in.

Need to fill everything with fluids.

Things left to do are: Slave Cylinder. pedal assembly, starter, wiring.

Need a new shiftier circlip otherwise good to go.

[Hinyo]

Learned A valuable lesson.

Be very careful when installing and removing axles. Ill have to replace an axle seal now *head desk*

Have to drain the trans again to fix the seal since I found out while I was filling it...

07 WRX slave cylinder + legacy slave are not the same. Interferes with the throttle assembly.

I'll be able to use the wrx slave once I finish the swap though.

Filled everything with fluids.

Starter is in

Pedal assembly is in.

I think I'm going to let the trans leak at least till I get it home. Tired of it sitting in my friends driveway.

*fingers crossed* find a junkyard slave and getrdun tomorrow. If not it will be finished and home next week and ill order the trans seal just finish it all at once.

[Reuben]

Oh god, axle seals... You will need to lookup the service manual procedure on you to set the diff preload, as the thing that houses the seal also sets the load.

[Hinyo]

So updates.

VSS is wired
NSS is wired
Reverse is wired.

Just need to ground pin 81 and put in 1 more bolt than I should be good to drive it. (at least a little bit)

Still need to repair the axle seal

[Hinyo]

5 spd swap complete ish...

Axle seal repaired

Car runs drove it home in limp mode.

ABS light is on
CEL is on P1507 and another related code

Need to attach pin 82 to the NSS and ground the other side than hopefully Ill be good to go!

Also adjust the TPS because when it wasn't completely in limp mode it was TERRIBLE off and on throttle

Might also need to bleed the brakes the have been quite squishy since the swap not sure why

Also need to remove the tone rings on the wrx axles.

[Dead91silvia]

PHOTOS! :protest:

[Hinyo]

Well conflabit all!

Almost 100% sure I fried the ecu...

Went to fix the P1507 today. Wired from ecu pin 82 to NSS and grounded other side of NSS to Starter ground.

Pretty sure eithier back current fed into ecu and killed it or it fed back current because of wrong year NSS. Need to get a pre 05 nss.

OBD2 Port shows no connection to ECU but ecu light is on when key is in on position. Cranks infinitely. Great....

Hopefully get a few ECUs a main relay some sbf2 fuses and track this sucker down...

Lucy im sorry ill figure it out promise

[Hinyo]

Pretty sure I have a leak in my brake system somewhere. Fluid was low causing light to turn on which might also explain my squsihy pedal. Its guns be a bad time if its the booster but it is what it is.

[Yamazaki]

Well conflabit all!

Almost 100% sure I fried the ecu...

Went to fix the P1507 today. Wired from ecu pin 82 to NSS and grounded other side of NSS to Starter ground.

Pretty sure eithier back current fed into ecu and killed it or it fed back current because of wrong year NSS. Need to get a pre 05 nss.

OBD2 Port shows no connection to ECU but ecu light is on when key is in on position. Cranks infinitely. Great....

Hopefully get a few ECUs a main relay some sbf2 fuses and track this sucker down...

Lucy im sorry ill figure it out promise
Could my spare ECU (04 FXT w/EJ255) help you out at all?

[Hinyo]

Could my spare ECU (04 FXT w/EJ255) help you out at all?

Once I finish the swap it might be but for now I got 2 ecu's from the junkyard one from a 97 and one from a 98 and an NSS out of a 3rd gen. So hopefully later today Ill plug in the ecu's and have an update.

Not guna ground to the starter anymore. EVER

[Hinyo]

FIXED! lol

So dropped in the new ECU started right up! (THANK GOD!)

New NSS will go in hopefully later today wire everything up and NOT fry the ECU again is the goal... smh.

Will keep you all posted!

[98legwag]

PICTURES!!!! I beat Dead91silvia to it this time.

[Hinyo]

Cant win.....

Drives just fine.... cant stop.... busted rear brake line !#$@*(&@!(*&#^!@#(*^(*&%!#!$)(*&

[Dead91silvia]

PICTURES!!!! I beat Dead91silvia to it this time.

I dont know what you're talking about.... He still hasent posted so I still beat you like weeks ago. :P

[Hinyo]

I'm hoping to pick up the brake lines are work today and have the car back up and running tomorrow once the brakes are bled!

I'll keep you posted and maybe post pictures smh

[Hinyo]

So picked up the brake lines and couplers and flaring tool. Around 2am last night gave up as It just would not stop leaking.

5 out of 6 of the flares dont leak. Need to finish the least one and bleed the brake system.

Wish me luck!

[Dead91silvia]

I still dont see any pics... lol

[Hinyo]

Figured out what was wrong. Make sure you have the right couplers when replacing harlines.

Drove the car around today and love it as a manual.

Had a mechanic friend take a look at it.

Needs a new pressure plate(heavy ass clutch) and input shaft bearing. Whines pretty bad in 5th gear.

But I'm happy!

Update on wrx swap

Changed my mind in terms of interior swap. I think I'm just going to have Iwire do a harness merge for me. Not committed to the idea of cutting more holes in the fire wall + more downtime. Pull the dash once. Send it out for the harness merge while the engine is being built plug it all in and on my way!

[98legwag]

P i c t u r e s !

[Reuben]

That's pretty cool that you can just send the loom off to get merged! Makes the process pretty accessible to anyone who can pull a motor out!

[Hinyo]

Bug guard was broken while trying to fix the hood latch. It works now perfectly.

I don't mind the bug guard less look but It def has to come back!

Part Number in case anyone wants it

Hood Deflector / Bug Shield is a direct fit for the following:

1995-1999 Subaru Legacy
1995-1999 Subaru Outback

Genuine Subaru Part Number: E2310AS001

[Hinyo]

Took her out for a quick spin tonight. Still gives me the biggest stupidest smile just to drive her =)

Cant wait to finish the swap but more than happy with the progress.

[Tylerhartman]

The thing is.. Where's the Pictures? :D

[Dead91silvia]

The thing is.. Where's the Pictures? :D

See, I'm not the only one Nate! Get on it! lol

[98legwag]

Pictures or it didn't happen.

[peugoby]

I had to....

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[Hinyo]

OH boo hoo! Ill Post them... eventually lol! Too lazy

[98legwag]

I guess it didn't happen

[Dead91silvia]

OH boo hoo! Ill Post them... eventually lol! Too lazy

I'm even posting at least some progress pics! :P

[subieadam]

Sometimes you just gotta keep it simple lol

[Muse]

I guess it didn't happen

*nods sagely* yup. Guess not.

[Hinyo]

No Pictures for you fools!

More updates.

Thanks to a good friend

Got some things on the way

JE 100mm Pistons
Manley H-tuff Rods + arp bolts
ARP Head studs

Things still left to order

Moroso Oil Pickup Tube (Taking a chance on it instead of Killer B)
King/ACL bearings (will depend on builder)
98 Outback/GT harness (Need to get off my butt and just get this one weekend)

Focusing on a light build for now.

Anyone have any opinions on holset turbos?

I've been pretty set on an 18g over a vf39 not looking for crazy power 350whp is the end goal.

[98legwag]

Pics or it didn't happen.

[98legwag]

Apparently I have been giving Hinyo too much a hard time about pictures. I have been warned by a mutual friend to stop.

[Dead91silvia]

As a Moderator, I think pics are needed to make the community happy. ;)

[Hinyo]

Pictures Smictures!

Picked up some more parts today!

Company 23 ACVS Cam Tool
08-14 STI TMIC
Invidia Divorced Downpipe
725cc ID injectors
Grim Speed Turbo Heat Shield

You could say things are getting pretty serious.

Got a quote from a shop for the labor

See this link to see how I feel about pricing Reaction (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/StarRose/GIFS/headdesk.gif)

This build is getting $$$$ but it will all come together nicely

[Hinyo]

Things I still want/need

Access Port
ELH
Legacy Wiring Harness

Not in any particular order but for sure need harness and access port

[Hinyo]

Also Still need gaskets and such along with an oil pickup tube....

sleep need that too tonight

Will have to hold off on the ELH but have to do the other stuff

YAY for project money pit.

[98legwag]

He messaged me pictures of the book of faces. Things are happening.

[Dead91silvia]

Still no pics... errrrrr

[Hinyo]

Still no pics... errrrrr

You must be the only one who cant see them.

They are CLEARLY there

[Hinyo]

Well....

More updates.

Got the Block torn down. Took it to a shop and its getting built. Should be done by the end of the week.

Trans noise is coming from transfer bearings so that will get sorted once I pull the subframes out.

Found a "99" SUS at the junkyard but its actually a 98 So Wiring harness should be going out this week.

I'll be gone for 2 weeks in europe so no updates while I'm away but hopefully once I'm back it can all come together pretty quickly!

[98legwag]

I saw more pictures on Facebook of things happening

[nepbug]

I currently have 2 Perrin EL headers in my garage and a Ported and Polished OEM turbo header. Either of those options would work well here, but shipping out to you would probably be a bit expensive. Plus, I still have dreams of having a use for each one (just haven't let reality set in fully yet).

[Dead91silvia]

I saw more pictures on Facebook of things happening

That doesnt count if its not on the forum! :P

[Hinyo]

Access Port on its way. Used but its ubmarried and works

Still need knuckle apater

[Hinyo]

Small Update.

Parts Pile continues to grow!

Have pretty much everything I need for the engine rebuild.

Hopefully taking the heads to the machine shop to be decked soon.

Block should be back by the end of the week

Wiring Harness back the week of the 17th.

Knuckle adapter
Fuel Pump
Wastegate
Timing covers
Oil cooler pipe
Thermostat
TB + WP kit
Moroso Oil Pickup

All at home

Just waiting on a few more goodies.

Car has been popping a misfire code but I haven't bothered to spend any time/ money to fix it drives just fine though

[Hinyo]

I got the block back from the machine shop.

Taking the heads to be cleaned and decked if needed.

Paying for the harness merge as we speak!

Things are happening! Can't wait!

[Hinyo]

Heads are at the machine shop! Pressure tested. "hot tanked" and machined flat if needed

[Hinyo]

Small update.

Wiring harness completion date got pushed back.

Hopefully completed the following week.

Heads back from the machine shop and prepped to put together.

Took some time to order block off plates and half moons taking Friday and Saturday off to make some more progress on the engine.

[Hinyo]

Started putting the motor together.

Mostly complete just need to time it.

Car is at the pain shop having the front an rear bumper re sprayed.

Should be nice when its back!

[Hinyo]

Engine is timed and ready to drop in.

Just need to put the block of plates on the heads.

Harness will be here on Thursday. Took ALOT longer than I thought for them to finish my harness But I hope its all worth it

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The car should HOPEFULLY be back from paint soon as well!

[Tylerhartman]

We all know the real question at stake here... Pics?

[98legwag]

We all know the real question at stake here... Pics?

I can confirm progress is being made. I stood around and watched as it was being made 2 Fridays ago.

[Tylerhartman]

I can confirm progress is being made. I stood around and watched as it was being made 2 Fridays ago.

He personally sent me photos after that post, lots of good progress!👌🏻

[Hinyo]

SHES HOME!!! SHES HOME!!!!!

and MAN is she pretty! gotta get a new trunk but i have a TON of JDM goodies on the way!

VERY few know about these =)

[98legwag]

Its still NA though......

[Hinyo]

not for long!

Already cut up the donor!

Lucy will be in Scrappys place soon! (RIP Scrappy: you served your purpose well)

[Hinyo]

Not much progress still. Did talk to Gabe and figured out how to run the Legacy radiator.

Hopefully start work soon. Gotta finish cutting up the donor

[Hinyo]

WELP! Lucy is eithier calling for or complaing about the swap. Gave up at a light the other day.

Found out what the misfire code was about. Seems the timing belt stripped itself on something. I MIGHT re-time it and just drive it otherwise Ill have it towed and start gutting it for the swap.

[Hinyo]

Well found out the waterpump casting gave out. towed the car and starting the swap soon. Hopefully ill start posing pictures soon too lol. Some have already seen the carnage

[Hinyo]

Swap is done.

Ill post some pictures from along the way.

Ended up with a 6spd swap as well.

5 spd fix was not worth the money.

[Hinyo]

Got her Aligned today!

Still need to gut the radiator cap but runs really good!

Shooting to have 1k miles and tuned by mach V May 2nd.

[Muse]

Cool!

[Hinyo]

Spoke too soon...

Setbacks suck. Motor will likely need to be pulled again.

On the bright side. I am learning ALOT about turbo motors.

[Hinyo]

So it took a while but she is back on the road.

Had the heads rebuilt Supertech valves.

And than had to pull it again ito have valves adjusted.

Has a few leaks I am currently chasing but is otherwise good to go.

A bit paranoid while driving

Also got around to installing my exhaust.

Blitz Nur Spec Type R.

I will be ordering a silencer probably but anything is better than the open DP I had before.

Friend was nice enough to help me extende the mid pipe with some stainless.

[Hinyo]

I have about 700 miles on the engine now.

Tune is for the 29th of July. Got my base map pulled a TON of boost and timing out feels nice though. Fixed all the leaks. Oil/coolant etc. Turned off all the light except the airbag light I still need to figure out. Might have to pull the dash to fix the heater core and blower motor controller but we shall see. All in all very happy to drive it. Much more comfortable.

Might need to sort some suspensions noises but the brakes are all good to go now after figuring out dust shield noise and replacing seized calipers.

[Hinyo]

Wow. Its already been about a year since my swap.

Still a few things to sort out. Mainly need to swap the spindle to the correct type for the tone ring and the airbag light.

Otherwise just doing some Boxerfest prep for this year.

Stay tuned for pictures. Lots of goodies getting installed!

[Tylerhartman]

In4pics

Seriously though, Time Flys.

[98legwag]

I already know what some of the stuff is.

[chevyman1968]

If all goes well I'll see you at Boxerfest with the Spec.b! I'm supposed be at a vendor booth but I have been having a lot of set backs with the build.

[98legwag]

Needs more update.

[Tylerhartman]

Bump, on the updates ;D