Dead's 2005 Baja Turbo!

[Dead91silvia]

So umm... I got another car... err... truck... mmm... Subino! AKA BAJA! :)

I've been talking about getting one for years and this one popped up this week at the auction and I have a great hook up over there. She needs a little work and a lot of TLC, but its not a bad rig at all! Still need to finished the paper work and stuff, but that no big deal.

Yes, it's a 5 speed and also a Turbo! :smt026 All stock as far as I can tell. It's at 191,000 miles right now, so I have a lot of things to check out. It does run a little rough, but the bottom end is in good shape. Thinking a plug or coil pack.

Engine/Under hood:
-EJ255 (stock for now)
-TD04 Turbo
-Zero Sports Radiator Shroud
-Beatrush Air Box (not yet installed)
-STI Ingen Intake (not yet installed)

Trans:
-4.44 5 speed
-Stock Subaru Excedy clutch

Susp/Underside:
-JDM STI Pink strut bar (front)
-Hitch receiver (brand unknown) w/5 pin connector

Interior:
-Kenwood BT555U Bluetooth
-JDM Trust shift knob
-JDM double stacked center console (not yet installed)
-H6 Digi HVAC (in the works)

Wheels/tires/Brakes:
All stock now...
-Falkin tires on Stock Baja wheels

Body/Exterior:
-A.R.E. Canopy
-Yakima towers and crossbars

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/IMG_4760_zpsjelj6ppj-1.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/dead91silvia/media/05%20Baja%20xt/IMG_4760_zpsjelj6ppj.jpg.html)

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[98legwag]

AND ITS ONE COLOR! I think Bajas look better when they are one color.

[talonsorensen]

me and a buddy were just talking about doing a build on one! I think they could be really cool, and not a lot of people see any potential in them! great find

[Tylerhartman]

This is awesome, Sub'd for more good stuff ;) Who doesn't love a Turbo 5 Speed Ute :P

[Dead91silvia]

My last 2 builds have gone lower... this one is getting lifted. This way I can stop riding with friends when we go hiking. The GT-B hates going off road... haha

[Hinyo]

Nice!!!!!

[iampetro]

Everything I see is amazing

I love the 5spd, turbo, monotone red, the cap and the fact that its a Baja!

Those are worth their weight in gold here.
Beat up ones with 200k miles that are 2 tone automatic non-turbo go for $8-10 thousand
And In the past year I've seen ones with lower miles posted at $13+ thousand

I dream of having one someday, especially a 5pds turbo one

Congrats you lucky bastard

[98legwag]

People charge an arm and a leg for Bajas out here. A 4eat NA Baja with 200,000 miles will have an asking price of around $7,000-$10,000.

[fwa2500]

I still think about the Baja I almost bought when my wagon died, absolutely love those things. Congrats on the new addition, I can't wait to see what you do with it!

[Dead91silvia]

I got a killer deal on it considering what I paid and what is wrong with it. I'm still not sure if this is what I'm going to want for daily use, but I'm sure I'll make it work. lol.

And yes, they are very spendy over here as well. The cheapest one I had found recently was $7k, for a non turbo 03. Most are all around 9-12k and turbo start at $10 with high miles. Lets just say I'm paying about what my dad just paid for a super clean 03 Outback with 93k on it. ;)

[Yamazaki]

This thread needs more pics!
:smt002

Seriously though, GREAT find!

[Dead91silvia]

This thread needs more pics!
:smt002

Seriously though, GREAT find!

Touche... haha.. I will have more today. It was night when I rolled it off of the trailer last night. I'm actually going to try and find time today to drop some plugs in and try and fix the miss. Also giving it a pressure wash as well. ;)

[fwa2500]

And yes, they are very spendy over here as well. The cheapest one I had found recently was $7k, for a non turbo 03. Most are all around 9-12k and turbo start at $10 with high miles. Lets just say I'm paying about what my dad just paid for a super clean 03 Outback with 93k on it. ;)

Indeed, they have a hefty price premium. The one I was looking at was all silver, manual with 145k and they were asking $9,700. I passed when I saw they underbody, it was no better than my wagon, bolts rusted everywhere :(

[foohfooh]

Holy f**** yes! I was (like everyone on here, apparently) drooling over this car for years. So happy to see this update. Please build this car. Its monotone to boot! nice score.

[Muse]

Sweet find! How much lift are you planning, and will you go wider with the wheels/tires, or stick to normal width?

[Dead91silvia]

I'll have some more pics coming soon...

I did do some diagnostics and found a few issues.
-Low comp in cly#2 (10psi) and lower in 1,3,4 (115psi).
-Crank pulley is falling apart.
-bad ground and power cables

I'm working on getting the crank pulley off to check to make sure the timing is good, or not, but it's proving to be difficult without the right crank tool. :P

I'm gonna work on it after I work on my brother Tundra, the girlfriends Impreza, and my Outback... So meny cars so little time... lol

[98legwag]

You forgot the Volvo. You still need to work on that too.:protest:

[Dead91silvia]

You forgot the Volvo. You still need to work on that too.:protest:

haha... It's not forgotten. I have so much going on right now, getting work done on any of my rigs has been hard. I did start to clean out the Volvo. I might be selling Pulsar #2 so I've going to start putting that together as much as I can and then making more space and less stress.

[Dead91silvia]

So here is a photo update.. I started to polish out the body yesterday. I did get the headlights all polished out, but they will be replaced with some JDM ones in time anyway. Not sure if I want to do D-Type or A/B/C. Time will tell. A/B/C will be much easier with not having to worry abut getting a whole front end, but it would be nice to have an aluminum hood for sure since this car is kinda heavy. lol

Anyway, here are some pics.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/IMG_4767_zpstohqpr7f-1.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/dead91silvia/media/05%20Baja%20xt/IMG_4767_zpstohqpr7f.jpg.html)

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Seats need to be pressure washed, but havent had the time or weather...
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[rkrenicki]

There are B/C turbo hoods made of aluminum... Otherwise, a D-type Lancaster bumper should line up fairly nicely.

[98legwag]

I would stick with A-C. Its just easier and you have enough projects going on.

[Dead91silvia]

Well, got the motor out and found the misfire problem... lol... slavik.86 had an extra valve and it seems to do the trick. With the motor letting go in the GT-B, I'm going to just toss the Bajaj together really fast to get it back on the road and I'll take care of some other things later.

I also did find a guy in BC parting a JDM BH with a A~C type front end and I'm trying to at least get the hood and a few other parts.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/04/12919720_10208914561162955_6022844658754-1.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/dead91silvia/media/05%20Baja%20xt/12919720_10208914561162955_6022844658754361211_n_zpslupzqmzn.jpg.html)

[Dead91silvia]

Well, I got to drive my Baja yesterday, on my birthday, for the first time with it running like it should! Been waiting for almost 10 years for one of these. :)

I still have an odd miss, but there are a lot of little things that need to be addressed, but she is on the road. I also gave it a polish and took off the factory rack. I might be installing my Kenwood from my GT-B later today so I can have my Bluetooth again.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/04/13124570_10209075572668142_8710720058651-1.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/dead91silvia/media/05%20Baja%20xt/13124570_10209075572668142_8710720058651854113_n_zpslcnjolfv.jpg.html)

[Muse]

late, but happy birthday!

[Dead91silvia]

Some updated pics... Took the canopy off for a bit. It will go back on in time.

I added a JDM STi strut bar and a Kenwood Bluetooth. Also gave her a proper detail.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/05/IMG_5159_zps0skt5bcj-1.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/dead91silvia/media/05%20Baja%20xt/IMG_5159_zps0skt5bcj.jpg.html)

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[megnuz]

Nice car.
I´m wondering what you are meaning by D-type og A/B/C.

[foohfooh]

Looks great. Real turn around from when you got it. What product/processes did you go with? I'm curious about the interior stuff too.

[98legwag]

Nice car.
I´m wondering what you are meaning by D-type og A/B/C.

JDM BE/BH chassis cars have an A-C revision as well as D type which was a slight face lift. All we got in the US was A-C. The D type has slightly different lines in the front end parts such as the headlight, bumper, hood, and I think the fenders too.

[duncanm]

A-C:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/05/c-1.jpg

D:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/05/20011020legacy20touring20wagon20TXS201-1.jpg


Note the headlights, grill outline shape, width of bumper rise between lights and grille, and matching parts of bonnet.

[Yamazaki]

Nice car.
I´m wondering what you are meaning by D-type og A/B/C.

Please see these two threads:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?10738-What-do-these-terms-mean-anyway
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?13844-JDM-bh5-bumper-questions&p=181056&viewfull=1#post181056
(I need to replace a lot of the picture links in the second post)

[Dead91silvia]

Looks great. Real turn around from when you got it. What product/processes did you go with? I'm curious about the interior stuff too.

Well, on the body I use Meguiars compound and most of the time give it a wax after, but I havent yet. Ont he inside, I'm cheap, I use Armor All. Family keeps giving it to me for Christmas and such. Be a shame to waste it. haha... But yeah, I do still need to wax it and also find some treatment stuff for the faded black plastic.

[Dead91silvia]

With the help of another member, I'm working on getting H6 digital HVAC in the Baja. Hoping to have it in for WCSS.

-I did get a resistor made (thank Yamazaki for the resistor) for the sensor delete from installing the STI up pipe.
-Replaced the blown factory sub with one from a WRX. Also replaced the front speakers with some Kenwoods. Much nicer sound.
-Replaced the stereo... Always in the plans...
-Adjusted my driver glass so it didnt catch on the seal anymore.

I have a few other things I need to get done...
-I have a new face for the cluster to install...
-I got a Cusco K-brace and found out they dont fit lifted (Outback style) cars at all. However, I'm going to see about some spacers and longer bolts.
-Need to get some new shifter bushings... They are really bad.
-She's leaking a bit of oil. Not totally sure where from since I changed a butt load of gaskets, but its coming from some where.
-Still have a miss when she is cold. I've been thinking a coil pack might be weak, but not sure.
-Driver seat belt is missing the little dootle bobber to keep the buckle up, so it just goes to the floor. Really annoying.
-Really would like a gauge pod so I can get my Greddy oil press and boost gauges installed from the GT-B.

I'm also wanting to get some more aggressive tires, so I can toss some mud and dirt. As soon as I get the RAYS repainted, I might just use them for daily driving. Also the suspension makes it feel like a marshmallow.

[iampetro]

My foz has the same problem with the missing seatbelt stopper/button
I get around it by hooking the seatbelt into the slot that the belt comes out of between the front and back window.

I hated fishing for the belt on the floor between the seat and the door and this works pretty well

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/06/ccnwkai-1.jpg

[peugoby]

-Need to get some new shifter bushings... They are really bad.


The term 'stirring soup' is what I told you last night after moving that bad boy around lol

[98legwag]

For the shifter bushings I really like what Rubie_25GT did. The one time I drove his car the shifter felt great. He got small metal tubing and made solid bushings from that. Hopefully he will see this and post up what he did.

[Dead91silvia]

Updated the mods list... I few things to do, but give it time... ;)

[Reuben]

I'm so not used to seeing those engines in that engine bay... So weird! I'd love to import one of these things. Would so RHD convert it though, thankfully millions of BH's around to pick bits from here.

[Dead91silvia]

I'm so not used to seeing those engines in that engine bay... So weird! I'd love to import one of these things. Would so RHD convert it though, thankfully millions of BH's around to pick bits from here.

Funny thing... If I can source
the RHD parts for the right price, thats what I will be doing with it. ;)

[Reuben]

Hah, nice. I'd buy it if you exported it :p

[Dead91silvia]

Actually, I've thought about getting a few others just to fix and sell... Are there any import laws about cars having rebuilt/salvage title in NZ? I would totally help you out on getting one if you wanted to. =)

[Dead91silvia]

Well, been driving it for the last 3 months ans she's still doing good! Still has a miss, been meaning to check the coil packs, but keep forgetting. I have put about 3k on it. Just took it for a bit of a road trip last weekend and I got about 25mpg wit the 255.... so not that bad really. Better then the GT-B! LOL

I did get some new wheels and tires, but I havnet installed yet, it will be a couple more weeks before I do. Also going to look into it and see if the FXT struts I picked up are going to lift it or not. They do only have like 30K on them so they would be an upgrade either way.

[foohfooh]

Looking for a tonneau cover? The camper shell is rad and I think pretty rare. Could fetch a good price on on scoobyttruck forum.

[subieadam]

Sweet ride man!

[Dead91silvia]

Looking for a tonneau cover? The camper shell is rad and I think pretty rare. Could fetch a good price on on scoobyttruck forum.

I'm not selling the canopy, just want the cover for when I'm not using it. ;)

[Dead91silvia]

Well there are some updates for the Baja... Not much but some. haha...

I got a new set of tires... BFgoodwrench AT KO's on Forester XT wheels.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/08/IMAG0184_zpsq5gtbdsm-1.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/dead91silvia/media/05%20Baja%20xt/IMAG0184_zpsq5gtbdsm.jpg.html)

Has a pretty beastly stance with them on also! All washed up for WCSS 18...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/08/IMG_9486_zpspzeaxbsb-1.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/dead91silvia/media/05%20Baja%20xt/IMG_9486_zpspzeaxbsb.jpg.html)

Going through Tech to go play in the mud pit! :)
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[Dead91silvia]

Mud pit photos taken by random people that posted them on Facebook. :)
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[Dead91silvia]

The aftermath... So I went in the pit 3 times.... about a minute into the 3rd time I broke an axle... sigh... but it was fun and worth it. Also, with all the beating in the mud pit, it accelerated the the failing of my U-joints for the driveline and I will be ordering one here shortly. I did snag 2 front axles with 78K for $82 ech, so it's not horrible. Considering the Baja has 195K on it now, it was expected.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/08/IMG_9552ps_zpsz4klzfzf-1.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/dead91silvia/media/05%20Baja%20xt/IMG_9552ps_zpsz4klzfzf.jpg.html)

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[Dead91silvia]

No photos to update, but there have been a few things...

First, both front axles were toast and I replaced those as well as the driveline. Comical part was, my original driveline was fine, but the new one was bent. Go figure... haha... That was a wasted $160.

Second, I got a set of D-Type Japanese lights installed. They were in such good shape that they still had the OEM UV film on them. A friend/member helped we wire them properly and they are a vast improvement over the USDM lights.

I havent really done anything more to it other then change the oil and drive it for work. I did find out my AC pump took a crap, so I'll need to address that soon.

[duncanm]

No photos to update, but there have been a few things...
Second, I got a set of D-Type Japanese lights installed. They were in such good shape that they still had the OEM UV film on them. A friend/member helped we wire them properly and they are a vast improvement over the USDM lights.


bonnet/light gap bothering you ?

[Dead91silvia]

A little, but not as much as I thought it would. I'm more happen with the HID's then worried about the gap. If I actually find a D-type hood, I'll swap it out some day, but for now I'm living with it.

[Muse]

If you swapped a D-type hood, your bumper won't line up, and you'd have to go full-on Rkrenicki levels of insanity.

[rkrenicki]

you'd have to go full-on Rkrenicki levels of insanity.

I think you just called me insane.... :smt119

[Muse]

what me? Noooo, never.... :toothy7:

[Dead91silvia]

Muse, you do remember what I've built in the past... lol...

That being said, modding the bumper to fit a D-type grill would not be that hard for me. ;)

[Muse]

Yeah, if anyone could, it's you.

[Dead91silvia]

Just got the Baja back from the Takata airbag recall... They also fixed my seatbelt dootle bober. The 2014 Legacy loaner they gave me was sad. I can say now that I'll never over one of those things to keep.

[Sub-Goon]

Any updates??

Does yours have the cupholders and console in the rear center seat? Im really wondering if the bottom seat from a Baja would swap into my BE, that would be clean!

Edit: Just rescanned this thread for photos of the backseat... seat back is quite different. damnit wheels are turning again!

[duncanm]

For the shifter bushings I really like what Rubie_25GT did. The one time I drove his car the shifter felt great. He got small metal tubing and made solid bushings from that. Hopefully he will see this and post up what he did.

Here's a typically rooted bush.
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carefully grind off the end of the long rivet and pop it out, find a suitable bolt, sleeve the bolt with rubber hose thick enough to fit snugly in the tube (can't see here), put some washers on either end (I think I used some chopping board or similar UHMWPE I had lying around) to pack it out, bolt it all back together snugly. Make sure you use locktite or a nyloc.

Its tuyt like a tyger

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Or throw some money at it and buy a new one..
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2017/11/17365009985_e4e3103f5d_b-1.jpg

[duncanm]

ps - this solution is still good some three years later.

[Somac]

Nice work on the custom fix! I went the TIC route and got their updated shifter joint, but either way, the shifting is improved 1000 fold, lol.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2017/03/LuoyqUz-1.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

So I really need to figure out photo hosting... lol... I have some updates for the Baja...

It new has a VF28(?) since the TD04 died. Still need a tune, so I've been driving it conservatively... that has been painful. lol. Also have and intake and a couple other do-dads for under the hood, but nothing crazy. Just been my trusted daily lately.

I did add a JDM BH/BE Carbon Scoop, looks pretty cool. Would like to find an ARE or LEER bed cover, but no luck yet.

[Sub-Goon]

I've had zero issue with Flickr for over 10 yrs now. I definitely want to see pics!

[Dead91silvia]

Hey look! I'm making a post! Haha!

See if my photos upload..

So as for updates on the Baja:
1. New clutch about 2 years ago.
2. Has a dear hit on New Years 2022... did a JDM hood update to aluminum with a A-C type and a Cyber R scoop.
3. Custom painted the FXT wheels and flipped the white letters out.

Just starting to work on a new motor upgrade, slowly. The current motor has 226k and is a bit worn out.

Anyway, this is a long over due update.

[Reuben]

Love it

[ryu_haneda]

Neat to still see a Baja (turbo at that!) running around.