LiveStrong's 1991 Legacy Turbo (10/31 DYNO NUMBERS! new pic)

[livestrong14]

Hey guys,

Here are some pics of my 91' legacy ss.

Current mods are: EJ20G and Auto to manual Swap.

I'm running a Forester XT intercooler and a VF8 turbo at 7 Psi. Hope to have some more soon. lol

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/codysvactaion3282-1.jpg
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Hope you guys like it!

[Wiscon_Mark]

Cool!

Why only 8 psi? I'm sure the fuel system (and certainly the block) can handle a lot more than that.

[blackgtbeauty]

livestrong your sig cracks me up :lol:

It could be a theme to a low budget movie :grin:

[Superu264]

You just got into highschool and you're driving? :shock:

[OutbackGT]

Very cool car. Nice and clean, probably decently quick too.

[Plays_with_Toys]

Looking good. I think the wheels would look better with the entire wheel being one color, and that color being gun metal. Other than that it's nice.

Just got into highschool, but you've already done modding. Has this been a garage project since before you had your license?

[Wiscon_Mark]

You just got into highschool and you're driving? :shock:

He's had that sig for well over a year.

[livestrong14]

haha, yeah sorry about that. I haven't posted much on this site lately. I guess I should update that. lol

I'm actually in 10th grade this year. That Maverick isn't as quick as he thought he was. My newest competition is a couple of srt-4's that belong to a junior and a senior. I will be running around 12-15 Psi before too long. I just wanted to get used to the car before I started the go fast stuff.

I plan on installing a MBC, and 3" TBE around spring break time.

[livestrong14]

BTW: My dad and I built this car over the summer. We put a lot of time into it and still have a ways to go! He just picked up a Black 91' SS that he swapped my wheels onto. I am geting a set of 05' WRX wheels soon, and I am thinking of going the gunmetal route.

Thanks for the replies guys! I'll keep you posted as we make some more mods!

[sheepdog]

sweet! Definitely smart getting a feel for the car before modifying it. Keep us updated, on yours and your dads!

[Superu264]

I'm actually in 10th grade this year.

I was 14 in 10th grade :oops:

[Legacy-Version94]

BTW: My dad and I built this car over the summer. We put a lot of time into it and still have a ways to go! He just picked up a Black 91' SS that he swapped my wheels onto. I am geting a set of 05' WRX wheels soon, and I am thinking of going the gunmetal route.

Thanks for the replies guys! I'll keep you posted as we make some more mods!
nice SS, i think bronze rims would look great on your car.

[Perdue]

Sounds like it's time for a turbo swap. I'm not sure how much boost that VF8 could push to the car, but I don't know a lot about turbos. Keep us updated.

And yes, I was like...15 at the start of 10th grade.

[Reason]

Why is everyone teasing me with their damn SS's?? lol by the way nice car, looks clean. Sounds like a fun car to drive too. Go easy with it, by that being said don't drive like a retard (Did you see my car?) I did that for all you youngsters lol jk

[strat81]

wait a sec... you swapped out the ej22t for an ej20g??

why might i ask?

mark... on my buddy's ss, he hits fuel cut with just a different exhaust. that might be why he's only runnin 7psi.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Yeah, I suppose. I dunno how good the fuel system is on these stock EJ22Ts.

Spence- the EJ20G is just as good (if not a little better) as the EJ22T ;)

You can also use all the WRX aftermarket bolt ons (for the most part anyways) like uppipes and such.

[legacy92ej22t]

You can use most of the aftermarket WRX stuff that would work with the EJ20G, with the EJ22T too.

The EJ20G is closed deck like the EJ22T, The 22T being the better block with the extra displacement but the EJ20G had DOHC heads that are far better flowing then the EJ22T SOHC heads. The 20G had bigger injectors and an AWIC OEM too. They were also factory tuned for around 200-220 chp instead of the EJ22T's 160 chp.

The nasty combo is the EJ22T block with EJ20G heads....yep, that's a nasty bitch. Grrrrrrr....

[livestrong14]

Thanks for the comments guys!

Here are some more pics

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/01/zzzzz-1.jpg
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[strat81]

You can use most of the aftermarket WRX stuff that would work with the EJ20G, with the EJ22T too.

The EJ20G is closed deck like the EJ22T, The 22T being the better block with the extra displacement but the EJ20G had DOHC heads that are far better flowing then the EJ22T SOHC heads. The 20G had bigger injectors and an AWIC OEM too. They were also factory tuned for around 200-220 chp instead of the EJ22T's 160 chp.

The nasty combo is the EJ22T block with EJ20G heads....yep, that's a nasty bitch. Grrrrrrr....

i thought the 20g was semi closed not fully closed deck? hmmm my bad...

[livestrong14]

the 20G is closed deck. The STi blocks are semi-closed.

[auspex]

livestrong...saw on NASIOC you live in Kuna, you still there?

i live in Boise and have ZERO legacy contacts around here.

if you're interested in bullshitting, lemme know

mike

[livestrong14]

hey man, sorry for the late reply. Yep, still in Kuna. You can check out the Boise thread in the NW section on Nasioc. There are a few other legacy guys. I visit www.idahostreetracing.com (http://www.idahostreetracing.com) to talk to the local car scene.

[livestrong14]

Parts still awaiting install (aka Spring Break)

Whiteline strut tower bar (got for $60)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/01/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz-1.jpg

Turbo XS MBC (got for $30)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/01/mbc-1.jpg

Brembo slotted rotors (free)

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Not pictured: JDM Air/Water IC, WRX calipers, Project Mu Pads.

Can't Wait!!

[blackgtbeauty]

Damn you waste no time to ya? :grin:

So far so good, keep us up to speed!

[livestrong14]

will do! Still looking for some suspension bits though.

Need a good, cheap Rear Swaybar/bushings and some lowering springs!

[OutbackGT]

That thing is gonna look sexy lowered. :razz:

[livestrong14]

haha, thanks man. I hope so!

[livestrong14]

Poll up for paint choices in the wheels/tires thread. I'd appreciate your opinions!

Thanks!

[livestrong14]

More parts! WOOOHOO!


stock EVO Frontmount IC (Free)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/02/IM002228-1.jpg

De-Badged Legacy Turbo grill awaiting assembly
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/02/IM002227-1.jpg

BOV and turbo timer
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/02/IM002226-1.jpg

3" Downpipe Purchased on craigslist ($80)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/02/IM002223-1.jpg

[livestrong14]

And finally going back on!

WRX wheels

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MOMO steering wheel

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/02/IM001803-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

Why the BOV & Turbo timer?

I would've just adapted the stock BOV with the crushed washer mod.

[livestrong14]

They were cheap! lol like almost free cheap!

[Wiscon_Mark]

Well, the stock BOV mod is even cheap3r! :lol:

That's cool man, I've just heard a lot of bad things about the atmospheric BOVs.

[livestrong14]

Yeah, I don't know if I will stick with it or not. I can always put the stock one back on if it doesn't work out. And the turbo timer is kind of a neat novelty item. "Sir do you know your car is still running?" lol

[Reason]

Yea the atmospheric BOV hurt power. WRX fanatics (I think) has some guy with dyno charts. I was looking into when I was going to do a swap. I didn't care about huge numbers and such. I was going to get the Turbo Smart adjustable BOV. You can do either or, or both at the same time. I like the woosh sound personally.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Apparently an atmospheric BOV can eventually hurt the turbo too...

[Reason]

Apparently an atmospheric BOV can eventually hurt the turbo too...

Really? Guess it would be a good idea to have a back up.......or a good excuse to go bigger :twisted:

I guess it screws with air/fuel mixtures. But if you have the car tuned properly I don't say what the big deal would be.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Well, tuning it properly is tricky, because it tends to screw with the A/F ratios all over the place, and it'll usually find a way to mess it up even if you've got the car tuned.

Same goes for a lot of aftermarket intakes.

[strat81]

if your tuned with a bov it's not as bad...

if you run a recirc'd bov, you'll still hear it (my buddy's 321 hp wrx has a turbo xs recirc'd and you can still hear that thing no problem) and have an easier time tuning it.

[AJM]

Very nice. you've deffinatly got a nice machine.

I'm jealous, at your age I didn't even have my liscence yet.

[livestrong14]

Thanks man. Still have a ways to go. Slowly but surely!

[Legacy-Version94]

looks like your project is coming along nicely. did you pick up that EVO FMIC from the junkyard? looks a little bent. :grin:

[livestrong14]

Actually it was a gift from a friend. It will straighten out nicely though. We had to do the same with my AC condenser.

[Juggernaut929]

hey man, sick SS, i like what youve done with it, it looks nice and clean, damn that engine looks clean, i got the same car, more or less, well i guess less, i personally like the color and the rims, they fit, your car looks fast, but you still got the semi-sleeper looks, i respect that,

one question i got, how did your auto to manual conversion go, my 91 SS is still an auto, but more than ever id like to make it into a project car, clean it out, lighten the fat and put a 5spd in. my best plan is to find a complete legacy 5spd and just swap parts, figured it would be easiest way to get everything cheaply,

im a newb mechanic, never even touched the inside of a real car untill about 6 months ago, when my crank pulley bolt broke, which i fixed, and now im replacing my drive plate, which seems to be going smoothly, most this stuff seems like its not too difficult but i just got a big lack of experience i suppose.

again nice job with your SS,

91SS represent

[livestrong14]

Hey thanks man, I appreciate the kind words. The auto to manual swap is very simple. In terms of bolting right in and requiring no modification. You will need:

1. A 5-speed tranny
2. Manual Transmission crossmember
3. Manual Transmission Driveline
4. A Clutch Master cylinder (If you get a hydraulic tranny)
5. New pedal assembly (Manual Car)

You can PM me if you have any more questions. You should also hit up bbs.legacycentral.org a lot of members on that site have done the same swap. They are a forum focused on 90-94 Legacy's.

-Devan

[livestrong14]

Some more recent pictures from the last two weeks:

Subaru Meet:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/03/IMG_3504-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/03/IMG_3475-1.jpg

ISR Meet:

http://myweb.cableone.net/mjbless/drive/2.jpg

[livestrong14]

Here are some updated pictures. We made a lot of progress over spring break!



Exhaust Pics!

It is a 3" GPMoto Downpipe into a custom 3" cat-back into a Magnaflow. 3" Catless from the turbo back sounds great! Very deep!

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I'm going without a tip for now. Looks very sleeper!

[livestrong14]

Engine bay:

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[sansMYSTi]

Hey 0 I have that strut tower bar and those horns - nice :wink:

[livestrong14]

Here is a pic from last week.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/11-2.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

Didja beat him? :wink:

[livestrong14]

lol, not quite! I ran a 14.56 at 94 MPH, he ran a 14.013 at 98 MPH. Getting there!

[livestrong14]

Pics from Gowen Field Auto-X in Boise yesterday:

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Yay! Body roll!
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[livestrong14]

Here are some pics from the Highscool Drags last weekend.

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[livestrong14]

Washed her up and snapped some pics:

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[livestrong14]

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[livestrong14]

The drag stance will be fixed in a few weeks!

[Perdue]

I like it. Should look a lot better once you get the rear down a little bit to even it out. Very nice looking car...and getting faster too.

[Plays_with_Toys]

T3h s00p3R JDM stopping power!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/05/FirebirdHighSchoolDrags42907039-1.jpg

[livestrong14]

FINALLY got the car lowered and cleaned up and took some pics! She be slammed!


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[deadlydave]

mmmm looks good slammed. :grin:

[dropdfocus]

Very nice car. How much did you rack up in upgrades so far? Did you get any base line 1/4 mile numbers on the car before you did any mods?
I'll be getting my '92 turbo Legacy this week. Can't wait to start working on it so I can have fun playing with it this winter!!!!

[livestrong14]

thanks guys, so far we have less than $3,000 into it. I didn't get a chance to get a baseline. The new best 1/4 mile time is a 14.44.

[livestrong14]

Well, we painted all the trim satin black. She is now officially blacked out! No more polished lip! Now with a beautiful set of all black 05 WRX Wheels!

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[livestrong14]

Getting ready to mock up the Air/Water IC with frontmount condenser! After a long trip through the junkyard, we finally found a condenser that will work! All we need now is a bilge pump to get the water flowing.

Here are some pics:


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/07/AirWaterIC002-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/07/AirWaterIC001-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/07/AirWaterIC003-1.jpg

Should I paint it black or leave it aluminum?

[Wiscon_Mark]

Paint it! She's already pretty sleeper.

[Reason]

Paint it! She's already pretty sleeper.

I agree, don't let anyone see you coming.

[livestrong14]

We started getting it all mocked up today!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/07/AirWaterIC007-1.jpg
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We had to cut the bumper cover a bit, but it still looks pretty stock

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/07/AirWaterIC006-1.jpg

Here is the crazy pump we got. 400 Gallons per minute! only 80 bucks!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/07/AirWaterIC008-1.jpg

Here is how it looks all mocked up. Tomorrow we will make some brackets, and run all the hoses!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/07/AirWaterIC009-1.jpg

[livestrong14]

Updates! The Air/Water IC is all done! It lowered my 1/4 mile times by 4/10th's!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/07/IM002545-1.jpg
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Once the WRX interior is all done, I'll go out and do an actual photoshoot.

[livestrong14]

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[AJM]

Wow, what rice besides you and the wrx :lol:

[Reason]

What is your 1/4 mile time?

[livestrong14]

best so far of a 14.2 at 96 mph.

[livestrong14]

We just finished up making my FINAL Grill! Now totally pillarless with leftover EVO MR mesh, and the badge is from an 87' XT Turbo coupe. Super rare! and happens to be the same color as the rest of the car!

On to the pics!

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/Livestrong14/IM002550.jpg
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[battman]

Lookin' sweet man. So, you left us in Boise all alone. You know there aren't many Legacy guys here. :lol:

Keep up the good work and keep us updated.

[Huffer]

Black out the FMIC...reverse the hoodscoop?

[livestrong14]

Went downtown and took some updated pics!


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Here are some teasers of the newest additons aswell:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/08/IMG_2121-1.jpg
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[caoutback]

Man that looks sweet!!!! Need to black out the FMIC and do some lite tinting on the windows, not too dark. But man, that looks sweet!!

[dropdfocus]

:shock: Those wheels look like pure sex on that car!!! I love it... :twisted:

[Reason]

Looks like you need to buy some pulleys off me :wink:

[livestrong14]

New Interior!!!

Last summer:

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Now!!!!

Black carpet
Satin black dash, door panels, pillars, etc.
Black and red stitched suede shift boot
JDM Legacy GT Spec B steering wheel
Kartboy shift knob
01' 2.5RS front and rear seats
Custom graphite door cards
Autometer Ultra Lite Boost and Oil Pressure gauges
Red needle gauges


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[livestrong14]

Here's some shots of the leggo!

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[livestrong14]

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[mranlet]

Cool water to air to water to air (or whatever) intercooler setup.

Boat bilge pump looks huge, where is it mounted?

[livestrong14]

We actually ended up going with a Mecedes/ Bosch electric water pump. Flows just as well, but with 1/100th of the noise! lol, it is where the stock horns used to go.

[livestrong14]

Featured in the RalliTEK Rides Section!!

http://www.rallitek.com/rallitekrides.html

[Reason]

Featured in the RalliTEK Rides Section!!

http://www.rallitek.com/rallitekrides.html

Love the car, but I wouldn't like the idea of a shop taking credit for building my car. (I'm assuming you did most or all of the work)

[livestrong14]

True, my dad and I did all of the work on the car. But RalliTEK hooked me up with some awesome deals on parts! I couldn't be where I am without the help of Sean and Garner!

[Reason]

Nothing against RalliTek. I talked to Sean many times, he's a cool guy.

[deadlydave]

Awesome ride man! :grin:

[livestrong14]

Here's a short clip of my exhaust. 3" GPMoto downpipe into a 3" custom magnaflow cat-back.

Enjoy!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/09/th_LegacyTurbo001-1.jpg (http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/Livestrong14/?action=view&current=LegacyTurbo001.flv)

[suba-rude]

sound good man

[livestrong14]

New pic from downtown last night!

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/2988/techstudentpictures008ia9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[2000LWAGON]

wowowowowow. great place for a pic. the lighting and the wet ground relfecting the car are both perfect. looks great. im loving that fmic on there too.

[livestrong14]

thanks man!

[livestrong14]

Update!

As a few of you know, we have been very busy down at the shop lately! Sorry I haven't been able to update more, our time frame was very short. But now, the legacy is back in action! With a few new goodies;) Thanks to many friends I have been piecing together more parts to be installed this spring break. But, enough of the future, here's what we did over the last week!

Kory (koryh2009) and I drove to Portland on the 26th of Dec! We immediately pulled the motor out of my 91 Turbo. It was time to remove the torqueless 2.0 shortblock! Time for a closed deck 2.2T! We also threw in a few goodies to go with it, including ACL bearings and a (VERY) low mile JDM WRX crank. Everything was torn apart, checked, and checked again then given a clean bill of health.

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Then, I decided to do a little dress-up. I got this idea from David at RalliTEK, and I personally think it looks bad-ass!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/PortlandTripDec025-2.jpg

Then after we got all of this assembled, it was time to go back in!

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The car runs better than ever! Smooth and beautiful idle, can't ask for more! My dad can sure build one hell of a motor!

Vid of start up!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/th_PortlandTripDec076-2.jpg (http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/Livestrong14/?action=view&current=PortlandTripDec076.flv)

Here she is all put back together, still needs to be cleaned up a little, but she sure looks pretty stock. New mods to add to the list include: JDM Forester high volume oil pump, ACL bearings, STi Group N Pitch Dampener, STi Group N 5MT Tranny Mount, STi Group N Motor Mounts, and to finish it off, a Diamond coil pack.

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Driving Impressions

There is no comparison between the 20G bottom end and 22T when it comes to torque. After driving the 20G for a year, then swapping over to a rebuilt 22T shortblock, I can't believe it took me so long to finally make the swap!!!

It takes less gas to get moving from a stop, the clutch/gas transfer is minimal. It finally has enough torque to go up Germantown Road in 3rd! I used to have to downshift at every turn. And perhaps the best part is having an active 5th gear, that you can still accelerate from at 60 mph to get up to freeway speeds (Idaho 75mph) The best part of all of this, after driving back from Portland to Idaho yesterday is my 28 mpg highway! What more can you ask for from a high 13 second car????

[auspex]

Exciting news, brotha!!!

WHen are you going to be showing that around town? Isn't there a Boise meet the 12th or 13th?

-mike

[strat81]

car looks great!!

[dropdfocus]

Yes it does! I've been following this pretty closely over on the Legacy Central forum. That's a strong little car for a young kid... :twisted:

Enjoy!

[peugoby]

That is awesome man! Congrats! Sounds like a pretty sweet set-up, to say the least I'm jealous!



It finally has enough torque to go up Germantown Road in 3rd! I used to have to downshift at every turn.

Germantown is such a sweet road! Its my favorite road in Oregon. Going up I'm always battling between 2nd and 3rd... almost always 2nd in the curves though.

[livestrong14]

Exciting news, brotha!!!

WHen are you going to be showing that around town? Isn't there a Boise meet the 12th or 13th?

-mike

What's up Mike?! How have you been? Yeah, I just checked that today. I don't go on nasioc all that often. If there is a meet, I'll be there!

[livestrong14]

Thanks a lot guys! yeah, the car is very fun right now. I am going to continue autocrossing with it this year and do a few track days to get better suited to this setup. Then, it's bigger turbo time! Probably not until next fall though. Thanks again for the comments guys! I'll finally be able to check these forums more often!

-Devan

[phoonTy]

being pretty new to the site, i just read through the thread. that's smurfing cool! My Typhoon, as a mid/low 13 sec brick, only gets 22mpg... if I'm cruising the interstate and being nice to it. 28mpg is nice!

[livestrong14]

Mad tyte JDM teasers!!! haha

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/DSC00527-1.jpg
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[livestrong14]

More stuff today!! SimplySubie Prototype Fender Braces!!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/DSC00537-1.jpg
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Made a HUGE difference in turn-in and steering response! I love them!

[Reason]

Nice braces, will those bad boys fit the 2nd gen as well?

[livestrong14]

Not sure, they still have to be test fit.

[dropdfocus]

What gauge thickness is the metal? Looks rather beefy... :twisted:

[deadlydave]

That's awesome, looks like you've got some fun goodies.

[dropdfocus]

Ok, found out on LegacyCentral they are made from 1/4" thick aluminum.

[livestrong14]

Yeah, 1/4" Aluminum plate. Dang tough stuff!

[livestrong14]

Newest Addition!

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3876/img0495bg4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/P1010369-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/P1010370-1.jpg


Engine Bay Current:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/P1010374-1.jpg

Love this part! $50 well spent!

[sharky nrk]

every time I look at your car it makes me want to go out and look for a 1g to purchase - as always the car looks great man

[livestrong14]

Updates:

Well guys, It was a long summer. I have been stocking up on parts for over a year to finally bring the car to where it is now. It was a lot of hard work, and a big project for us to undertake but we did it. It made the trip from Portland to Boise without any troubles :banana: I must say that even with our time crunch, we couldn't have asked for any better of a result.

The Story:

My dad purchased this car for $300 about 4 years ago. It had been sitting in our shop covered in dust for almost a year before I decided that I would like to make it my project and daily driver for my upcoming high school years. The car slowly began to transform over time.
See this thread: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1519961

Now a senior in highschool, this car is still my daily driver and weekend warrior. It's made quite the impression in my little home town

Now on to the pics!!!!

The teardown

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The rebuild
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[livestrong14]

The Turbo:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/3-2.jpg
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/wrxconv725065-1.jpg

And of course.....

What good is going fast if you can't turn and stop?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/wrxconv725-1.jpg
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[livestrong14]

Thanks to a wrecked 03 WRX Wagon picked up for $500.... got a couple more donor parts:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/adelineBBQ059-1.jpg
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/adelineBBQ068-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/adelineBBQ067-1.jpg

oh did I forget???

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Picture029-1.jpg

[livestrong14]

Now that you tore it apart, better put it back together.....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/adelineBBQ073-1.jpg
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After some late nights...
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You begin to the see the beauty in things other than your car
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[livestrong14]

But in the end, it's all worth it

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The new mod list

Engine/Performance:

EJ257 block
New STi pistons/rods
Auto to manual swap with GT Spec B 4:44 Transmission
v3 STi 4:44 LSD rear diff
Excedy clutch
ACL race bearings
WRX heads
STi Cams
WRX intake manifold
Ported and coated ex manifolds
Gates Racing timing belt
Custom FMIC
FP Red turbo
Modded WRX injectors
Walbro 255
Perrin 3" Inlet
Cobb SRI
GPmoto 3" Downpipe into custom 3" catback
TurboXS MBC
TurboXS RFL BOV
TGV deletes

Suspension/Brakes:

TEIN HA coilovers
Whiteline 22mm front swaybar
Whiteline 24mm adj. rear swaybar
Whiteline Endlinks F&R
RalliTEK swaybar bushings
Whiteline subframe lock bolts
Whiteline steering rack bushings
PERRIN P.S.R.S
PERRIN shifter bushings
AP Racing Stainless lines F&R
WRX calipers
WRX ABS conversion
WRX master cylinder
WRX steering rack
Brembo rotors
Cusco rear STB
FHI carbon fiber front STB

Interior:

WRX dash
Autometer gauge pod
Prosport 52mm boost gauge
AEM Uego wideband
WRX center console
JDM GT Spec. B steering wheel
Greddy counterweight shift knob
B&M short throw
93 Legacy Turbo black interior
01 RS seats F&R

Exterior:

Prodrive P7's powdercoated dark bronze metallic
Yoko AVS ES 100's
JDM headlights
JDM marker lights
Jaymzz grill
Body colored trim
De-chromed
Tinted, amberless rear tails
and a couple other things

[Reason]

Great job on the car, do you know how much to the wheels yet?

[Airgne]

WOW VERY NICE!!! do you really know what that sticker on your right front fender means? in japan it tells all other drivers that your a NOOB and need to watch out for you.

[WinterKnoll]

Wow, that's a lot of work and time invested. Congratulations.

[Huffer]

DAMN! :D

Great job, great work.

[4n70n1n0]

i have never seen a better looking BC. EVER!

NICE JOB!

[livestrong14]

WOW VERY NICE!!! do you really know what that sticker on your right front fender means? in japan it tells all other drivers that your a NOOB and need to watch out for you.

Don't have any dyno numbers yet, hope to get some at the end of this month to finish tuning and get some video.

haha, yes I realize that about the badge. It's kind of a joke with my local car club for us young auto-xers. Those under 18 that go out and kill the vettes and porsche's at every event haha

[peugoby]

Your Dad, Dale, is a real cool guy. I love your build. Very sweet. He one time showed me a '91 the same color as yours and he said the VIN was only off by like four digits or something. Crazy!

[subba]

2 things i admire, The build and commitment!

You day of glory is on its way ;)

[Okin DaVanh]

WOW VERY NICE!!! do you really know what that sticker on your right front fender means? in japan it tells all other drivers that your a NOOB and need to watch out for you.

But in Idaho/Oregon, it means "Ass whoopins are coming!" :lol:


Me likes.

[AussieDan]

Wow, awesome work!

[Legacy89]

Mad tyte JDM teasers!!! haha

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/ ... C00527.jpg (http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/Livestrong14/DSC00527.jpg)
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/ ... C00528.jpg (http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g155/Livestrong14/DSC00528.jpg)
Headlights looks just like EDM i have a 90-91 left/right headlight that looks just like that one. Signal lights are different tough.

[deadlydave]

Wow, incredible job. You probably have one of the fastest BC's on the planet, and certainly the best put together.

[sexystover]

what is the ej257 block out of?

[phat56pat]

dash looks soooooooooo good i thought of that on my last legacy

[livestrong14]

Thanks guys! It means a lot!

It has been a lot of hard work and a project shared with my dad and I that I will never forget. We have a lot of time and care invested into this project.

Now that I am a senior in highschool, I am starting to save up for college, so I am slowly wrapping up my project.

My EJ257 is out of an 05 STi BTW stover

[livestrong14]

330hp/280tq at 16 psi! Huge thanks to Lance for tuning and also Tim and Brandon at Surgeline for the dyno time!

Here are some new shots!

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[99SUS SFD]

Sweeeeet.

[WinterKnoll]

That thing is a monster man. Very, very nice work, I'm sure you must be very proud of the amount of work and time invested in this project.

[AussieDan]

Congrats on the numbers, very healthy! :wink:

[sexystover]

what engine management/ECU are u running and what is the extent of the wiring you had to do?