AussieDan's 97 GT/WRX Sedan (Updated 2012-09-13) SOLD

[AussieDan]

Here's my 1997 GT sedan.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSC03980JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2012-04-22/1024x768/DSC03980.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSC04012JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2012-04-22/1024x768/DSC04012.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSC04003JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2012-04-22/1024x768/DSC04003.JPG.html)

It has a full 05 WRX conversion and a few other goodies. It went to its new home in September 2012, I hope the new owner gets as much enjoyment out of it as I did.

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Current Mod List:

Engine:
2005 WRX EJ205, rebuilt w/ STi rods & ACL race bearings
2004 STi cams
TGVs deleted
Intake manifold, TGV housings & heads gasket matched, ported & polished
Parallel fuel rail mod
Sard RJ fuel pressure regulator
STi "pink" 565cc injectors
USDM STi intercooler & bpv
Samco intercooler hose kit w/ t-bolt clamps
Helix catless up-pipe
JDM V6 STi VF29 turbo (deadbolt pnp)
APS Turbo Inlet Pipe
DomTune BCS
Innovate LC-1 Wideband
SPT billet battery tie-down
STi Group-N Engine Mounts & pitch stop mount
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
GPMoto 3" catted downpipe w/ heat wrap
Custom 2004 STi catback w/ paranoid fabs hangers
Beatrush pulley cover

Drivetrain:
2005 WRX 5-speed transmission, LSD rear differential, axles & hubs
ClutchMasters FX100 clutch
Braided SS clutch line & damper delete
STi Group-N transmission mount
Superpro transmission crossmember mounts
Kartboy short shifter
TIC front & rear shifter mounts
STi Group-N rear cross member mounts
Whiteline differential outrigger bushings
Superpro rear differential bushings

Brakes:
05 Baja front brakes
03 Outback rear calipers & rotors
Braided SS lines
StopTech Street Performance pads
2005 WRX ABS system

Suspension & Steering:
Endura-Tech Coilovers
2004 STi steering rack (15:1 ratio)
STi Group-N rear lateral and trailing link bushings
Superpro ALK
Whiteline Roll center correction kit
Whiteline steering rack bushings
JDM STi GC8 alloy Front Lower Control Arms
Custom front endlinks
Cobb 22mm hollow front sway bar
Whiteline 20mm rear sway bar
JDM STi GC8 carbon fiber front strut tower bar
STi replica rear strut tower bar

Wheels:
Prodrive P1 17x7 ET52 Rims
Kumho Ecsta SPT 215/45R17 Tires

Interior:
STi 'piston' shift knob
WRX pedal covers
2005 WRX gauge cluster
2004 STi steering wheel
2004 STi OEM boost gauge
2006 STi OEM floor mats
XD-16 AFR gauge
SPA Techniques Fuel & Oil Pressure gauge

Electronics:
Complete 2005 WRX conversion (ecu, keyless, alarm, cruise control, abs, etc)
Odyssey PC925 battery
Escort X50 hardwire kit
Clarion CZ500 MP3 player
Infinity Reference 6012i front speakers
LED Interior lighting

Exterior:
JDM Headlights
JDM Taillights
JDM 'L7' grill
Hella Supertones

More photos: http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/

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2006-12-18

I took a few quick pics of the car last night..didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped but they're not bad.

The Legacy:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSCF1026JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2006-12-18_Night/1024x768/DSCF1026.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSCF1028JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2006-12-18_Night/1024x768/DSCF1028.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSCF1029JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2006-12-18_Night/1024x768/DSCF1029.JPG.html)


STi exhaust (Borla headers, RT cat, SS resonator & STi muffler):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSCF1030JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2006-12-18_Night/1024x768/DSCF1030.JPG.html)

Sparco Milano 2 hotness:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSCF1032JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2006-12-18_Night/1024x768/DSCF1032.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSCF1033JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2006-12-18_Night/1024x768/DSCF1033.JPG.html)

WRX/H6 brakes & Nokians (just waiting for some snow):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSCF1036JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2006-12-18_Night/1024x768/DSCF1036.JPG.html)

WRX strut tower bar:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSCF1041JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2006-12-18_Night/1024x768/DSCF1041.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSCF1043JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2006-12-18_Night/1024x768/DSCF1043.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/12/DSCF1044JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2006-12-18_Night/1024x768/DSCF1044.JPG.html)

There are a few more pics here:
http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2006-12-18_Night/

Dan

[Wiscon_Mark]

Secksey :grin:

[sheepdog]

You need to swap that so I can re-live my BD through you

[Huffer]

WRX strut tower bar

Which year WRX did you go with?

[AussieDan]

Thanks for the comments guys. I don't see a WRX swap in its future, but I am planning some power upgrades...

I believe it's an 02-03 sedan stb, one of my friends had it laying around his garage and didn't want it.

[deadlydave]

Good Lookin car dan! I'm back in albany, and i might be putting in rear strut tops/mounts this winter. you don't have a spring compressor do you?

[AussieDan]

As it happens I do ;)

[deadlydave]

is there any way i can borrow that after new year's? I'll give you a few bucks for the 'rental'.

[AussieDan]

I was doing a little poking around to figure out what I want to get next (most likely new lateral link, trailing link & front a-arm bushings + PSRS), and found the exact rear STB I put in my car:

http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant ... _Code=3600 (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=REPRSTB&Category_Code=3600)

[AussieDan]

I gave the car a wash this weekend and threw on my new rims, Prodrive P1s.

Sadly the tires are pretty trashed, but will soon be replaced, most likely with Kumho Ecsta SPTs.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/DSCF1209JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-04-01_Prodrive_P1/full/DSCF1209.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/DSCF1210JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-04-01_Prodrive_P1/full/DSCF1210.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/DSCF1211JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-04-01_Prodrive_P1/full/DSCF1211.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/DSCF1212JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-04-01_Prodrive_P1/full/DSCF1212.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/DSCF1213JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-04-01_Prodrive_P1/full/DSCF1213.JPG.html)

[peugoby]

Best choice on rims! I am also going to put P1's on my Legacy.

Very classy. Did that WRX rear strut tower brace do much to stiffen up the rear?
Nice GT, keepin it clean!

[AussieDan]

Honestly I didn't notice any real difference, but then again with the amount of squish in the suspension I wouldn't anyway. Once I get some real springs & struts under the car along with new bushings I'll be able to get a better idea.

Considering how close it is to the parcel shelf, I'm not expecting to feel any difference.

[dplacencia]

The car looks good! I'm also buying an sti exhast!

[deadlydave]

those p1's look good with your brake upgrades, dan. :-) Very slick, can't wait to see what she'll look like with a healthy suspension upgrade.

[Kraziken]

Thanks for the comments guys. I don't see a WRX swap in its future, but I am planning some power upgrades...

I believe it's an 02-03 sedan stb, one of my friends had it laying around his garage and didn't want it.

You say this now. It wasn't THAT long ago, my car had pretty similar mods to yours. :grin:

Modding is a disease. Very nice Legacy!

[AussieDan]

Well the car is all pulled apart again, I got sick of the horrible noises the transmission was making and oil leaking from the valve cover gaskets.

It's getting a 'new' transmission from a 99 RS along with all new shifter bushings. I'm going to get the flywheel resurfaced and balanced, and have to either resurface or replace the clutch pressure plate.

The valve clearances will all be checked and re-shimmed as required, then the valve covers resealed. I have the MSD coil hooked up and will be getting new KarlynSTI wires for it.

I picked up another STI take-off exhaust (the old one has a loose baffle), and I'm planning to pair it with equal-length headers (obx most likely) and a magnaflow cat.

The brakes are ok for now, I'm just planning to repaint the calipers as they are starting to show some rust.

The suspension is going to get some attention also, I'm planning to replace all the bushings and the ball joints. I picked up a set of Tein struts and BG5 springs a while ago that I'm going to try and make work, we'll see how that goes. The rear swaybar needs to be repainted also, I'm trying to decide whether to go to a larger bar in the front.

Here are some 'in progress' pics:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/11/DSCF2006JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-11-29_In_Pieces/800x600/DSCF2006.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/11/DSCF2007JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-11-29_In_Pieces/800x600/DSCF2007.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/11/DSCF2008JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-11-29_In_Pieces/800x600/DSCF2008.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/11/DSCF2009JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-11-29_In_Pieces/800x600/DSCF2009.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/11/DSCF2010JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-11-29_In_Pieces/800x600/DSCF2010.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/11/DSCF2011JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-11-29_In_Pieces/800x600/DSCF2011.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/11/DSCF2012JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-11-29_In_Pieces/800x600/DSCF2012.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/11/DSCF2013JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2007-11-29_In_Pieces/800x600/DSCF2013.JPG.html)

[AussieDan]

Wow, just realised this thread was way out of date....funny how plans change!

Latest swap blog update is here:

http://aussiedan.com/blog/2008/03/06/he ... direction/ (http://aussiedan.com/blog/2008/03/06/heading-in-the-right-direction/)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/DSCF2247JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-03-06_Cluster_And_Parts/800x600/DSCF2247.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/DSCF2262JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-03-06_Cluster_And_Parts/800x600/DSCF2262.JPG.html)

[2.5GT]

looks like the project is coming along steadily :eek:


and i love the cluster! is all the connectors plug and play with the stock legacy connectors?

[oskar_subaru]

looks like the project is coming along steadily :eek:


and i love the cluster! is all the connectors plug and play with the stock legacy connectors?

i could be wrong but i think it´s more likely thad he is using the wrx harness.......

[deadlydave]

That's great that you're putting stuff in again man. You have a blog too, nice. You must be famous by now. :-D

[peugoby]

I love that WRX gauge cluster. How hard was it to wire in? Looks like it took some custom fabrication. Nice work.

[jjs316]

I hope you are keeping tabs of what stuff costs.

Im interested in seeing what it took (cost wise) to make this all happen. If you are willing to give that info out anyways.

Keep up the good work, cant wait to see it when its finished.

[AussieDan]

I'm using the WRX harness so the cluster will plug right in when I'm done. I haven't looked into what it would take to make the WRX cluster work with a legacy harness but I doubt it would be worth the trouble.

As for keeping tabs on the costs, the lowest cost route to this kind of swap is really to buy an entire wrecked WRX. I tried to save some money by purchasing a 'swap' (complete drivetrain & wiring) but invariably you end up having to buy stuff that's missing separately and it all adds up. At this point I'm just trying to get it up and running without spending more than I have to, things like a vf turbo upgrade will have to wait for now.

[AussieDan]

Wow, it's been a long time since I updated this thread.

You can visit my blog (http://aussiedan.com/) to get all the details but basically I've got most of the wiring done and the driveline in. I'm working on finishing up the wiring, getting the interior put back together and installing the rest of the engine & exhaust parts.

Some pics from today:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/DSCF2424JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-07-01_EJ20_Installed/800x600/DSCF2424.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/DSCF2425JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-07-01_EJ20_Installed/800x600/DSCF2425.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/DSCF2426JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-07-01_EJ20_Installed/800x600/DSCF2426.JPG.html)

What the interior looks like atm (more or less, these pics are older and I've done a fair bit of wiring since then):

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/DSCF2382JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-06-09_Wiring/800x600/DSCF2382.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/DSCF2383JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-06-09_Wiring/800x600/DSCF2383.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/DSCF2384JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-06-09_Wiring/800x600/DSCF2384.JPG.html)

[Reuben]

You're doing it wrong... don't put .html after .jpg!
Edit: Scrap that, this forum software just fails... it won't allow [img] tags inside [url] tags.... :neutral: :mad:


Anyway, looking very good mate :grin:

[AussieDan]

Oh you want the big pics in the thread? I can do that...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/DSCF2425JPG-4.jpg

:grin:

[WinterKnoll]

That looks great man I can't wait to see this build when it's finished.

[deadlydave]

hehe, i can't wait to see that finished up. And get a ride too. ;-)

[Mikey97D]

Oh my..... :lol:

Nice to see the progress!!!!

[4n70n1n0]

NICE!
:JEALOUS:
Wish I could do that to my BD, but I dont have 6500 for a complete WRX swap . Poopie

Oh well

VERY NICE !

[AussieDan]

Not too much to report, I've been pretty busy lately between work, folks visiting from Australia, house/garden and minor surgery.

That said, I have made some progress :smile:

The wiring is getting close to being complete, I wrapped up the steering column wiring this week and just have to take care of the mirror switch, cruise, defog, sunroof & a couple other misc things before I can hook up the battery and start testing everything out. Speaking of which I got a slick Braille battery which will save ~20lbs off the front end, not too shabby.

The engine is in and just needs an upper radiator hose, coolant, oil and intercooler installed. The downpipe is welded for the wideband and installed.

The WRX abs and cruise control actuator are installed. I picked up a set of wilwood calipers for the front which I'm rebuilding and refinishing, and need to clean up the swaybars and install those.

The HVAC and dash beam are installed and waiting for the last few bits of wiring before I install the dash itself, then the rest of the interior.

Basically I can see the light at the end of the tunnel :grin:

[AussieDan]

It Runs! Click for video (http://aussiedan.com/blog/2008/10/25/it-runs/) :grin:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2565JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-25_It_Runs/800x600/DSCF2565.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2566JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-25_It_Runs/800x600/DSCF2566.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2567JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-25_It_Runs/800x600/DSCF2567.JPG.html)

[Okin DaVanh]

Congrats!

(Vid) Nice rumble too.

[deadlydave]

Awesome man, good luck with the datalogging and tuning! :-) Beast of a car, makes me miss my BD a little.

[2.5GT]

Woot! :eek:

[AussieDan]

Thanks guys!

After working like crazy all day Sunday I was able to take it out for a drive before the weather came in. This week I've been taking care of a few things on the list and finally got a chance to take it out for a spin again today. Check the blog post (http://aussiedan.com/blog/2008/10/30/almost-done/) for more details.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2572JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-30_Mostly_Done/800x600/DSCF2572.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2573JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-30_Mostly_Done/800x600/DSCF2573.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2574JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-30_Mostly_Done/800x600/DSCF2574.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2575JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-30_Mostly_Done/800x600/DSCF2575.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2576JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-30_Mostly_Done/800x600/DSCF2576.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2577JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-30_Mostly_Done/800x600/DSCF2577.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2578JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-30_Mostly_Done/800x600/DSCF2578.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2579JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-30_Mostly_Done/800x600/DSCF2579.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2580JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-30_Mostly_Done/800x600/DSCF2580.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2581JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-10-30_Mostly_Done/800x600/DSCF2581.JPG.html)

[Reason]

Hey it looks great, how did you get the STi cluster to work and fit?

[WinterKnoll]

Wow man, congrats, this car has been a long time coming.

[Huffer]

I'm bringing mine over next week while it's all fresh in your mind. :)

[AussieDan]

Yeah, it has been almost exactly a year since I pulled the car into the garage and started disassembly. In that time I've had a lot of side projects and we moved house, so there were times I didn't work on the car for a month at a stretch :-(

It's great to have it running and be into the 'tweaks & tuning' part of the project :grin:

Because I converted the car over to the complete WRX body harness (all that is left of the legacy wiring is the steering column, doors, radiator, taillights, roof cord & hvac) the cluster plugged right into the WRX harness. Physically it took a lot of figuring and careful cutting.

Basically the cluster has 4 main parts, the cluster itself (the white part), the faceplate, shroud and front 'glass'. I took the WRX cluster and faceplate, and cut off all the mounting points (pic1). I then took the legacy shroud and glass, and modified them to fit onto the front of the WRX cluster, which meant a lot of trimming and drilling a new hole for the trip meter button (pic2).
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2253JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-03-06_Cluster_And_Parts/800x600/DSCF2253.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2254JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-03-06_Cluster_And_Parts/800x600/DSCF2254.JPG.html)
I had to modify the dash a little to make clearance for the top plug on the WRX cluster (pic3). Finally I was able to assemble the whole cluster (pic4).
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2256JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-03-06_Cluster_And_Parts/800x600/DSCF2256.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF2250JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-03-06_Cluster_And_Parts/800x600/DSCF2250.JPG.html)
It mounts using the stock mounting points and I'm very happy with how it looks. I may pull it apart at some point and make a custom faceplate for it, we'll see.

[Huffer]

Dan, I have to say that that is simply awesome.

Your ingenuity and "stick to it" deserves major props.

[henryq89]

Dude!!!!!!!...ur BD is going to be soo evil man....damn i wish i could of done that for MY97 BD GT....hmm...maybe one day...lol

[99gtlimited]

that sounds awesome. good luck with the rest of your swap!

[06jax2.5se]

sick swap!

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Loving the gauge cluster. Wish I had the space, time and know-how to do that myself.

[)2edline]

You have a white GC too?

:-(

life's not fair. lol

[AussieDan]

Haha, the GC is my wife's car. It just ticked over 100k miles and is due for some love next summer.

The Legacy is currently in the garage until I can find time to replace the fuel pump and resolve a couple of other issues. I was experiencing low fuel pressure under boost and and am keeping my fingers crossed that no internal damage was done. With the cold weather here atm it's a little difficult to get motivated to mess with changing the fuel pump out.

[kawikid20o2]

I just have one question what power steering lines did you use with that WRX Pump?

[AussieDan]

I'm running the 05 WRX pump + lines with an 04 STi xmember and rack. There is plenty of adjustment in the tie rod ends to account for the different track width. You'll need to modify the steering linkage to make it work with the legacy column, see here for details (http://aussiedan.com/blog/2008/07/02/steering-linkage-swap/).

[AussieDan]

Just a small update, I picked up a couple of new goodies early for xmas, a beatrush pulley cover and cusco turbo heat shield.

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/images/Beatrush/Pulley_Cover.jpg http://www.gruppe-s.com/Subaru/subeng/cus_hshield.jpg

I've also been talking to the guys at IxizConcept (http://www.ixizconcept.com/) about a set of hood dampers for the BD/G/K, they seem to think that the GC damper may work so I might have to pick a set up and try them out. If not, they may be interested in getting a group-buy together to develop them, stay tuned!

[kawikid20o2]

I'm running the 05 WRX pump + lines with an 04 STi xmember and rack. There is plenty of adjustment in the tie rod ends to account for the different track width. You'll need to modify the steering linkage to make it work with the legacy column, see here for details (http://aussiedan.com/blog/2008/07/02/steering-linkage-swap/).

Nice so i guess i need WRX lines for my 04 STi pump to work or mod my lines maybe. Im not sure how i will do this to the high pressure line, the return is easy. That beatrush pully cover is sweet how much that runn ya?

[Huffer]

I've also been talking to the guys at IxizConcept (http://www.ixizconcept.com/) about a set of hood dampers for the BD/G/K, they seem to think that the GC damper may work so I might have to pick a set up and try them out. If not, they may be interested in getting a group-buy together to develop them, stay tuned!

I don't think they will, at least not bolt on because of where the holes in the fenders are. But count me in if they're sub $90 for a pair and bolt on.

[Grafton]

tein makes a set for the bd/bg i've been saving up for it

[AussieDan]

Nice so i guess i need WRX lines for my 04 STi pump to work or mod my lines maybe. Im not sure how i will do this to the high pressure line, the return is easy. That beatrush pully cover is sweet how much that runn ya?Honestly, I would pick up an 04 STi rack, linkage and lines and just mod the linkage, you'll love the faster ratio :grin: The STi rack will bolt up to your modified crossmember, but I'd pick up an STi or WRX crossmember while I was at it.

The beatrush cover is actually pretty cheap, I got it through rallysportdirect.

I don't think they will, at least not bolt on because of where the holes in the fenders are. But count me in if they're sub $90 for a pair and bolt on.I took measurements and sent them to IxizConcept, they seem to think they'll work. I figure I'll pick up a set and if they don't then they'll go on the GC. If they do, MSRP is right at $90.

tein makes a set for the bd/bg i've been saving up for itYeah I was looking at those, but they are pricey, best price I found was here (http://www.advancespeedshop.com/tein-hood-damper-9599-subaru-legacy-pn-bhd01s16-p-61.html). I'm also not that keen on the green color.

[kawikid20o2]

Nice so i guess i need WRX lines for my 04 STi pump to work or mod my lines maybe. Im not sure how i will do this to the high pressure line, the return is easy. That beatrush pully cover is sweet how much that runn ya?Honestly, I would pick up an 04 STi rack, linkage and lines and just mod the linkage, you'll love the faster ratio :grin: The STi rack will bolt up to your modified crossmember, but I'd pick up an STi or WRX crossmember while I was at it.

The beatrush cover is actually pretty cheap, I got it through rallysportdirect.

I might do the STi rack at some point but for now the focus is to get the car back together and running then i will take on other smaller projects in the future when i dont need the car everyday.

I guess i will have to pick up lines and a resevoir from the yard today or tomorrow and make this work if i cant bend the existing high pressure line in a fashion that will clear everything and not crimp.

I am going to make my own pully guard out of sheet alluminum i have laying around and TIG it together so it looks all tight. Maybe ill paint it a light gold or bronze who knows!

But that beatrush guard is niice

[Huffer]

I don't think they will, at least not bolt on because of where the holes in the fenders are. But count me in if they're sub $90 for a pair and bolt on.I took measurements and sent them to IxizConcept, they seem to think they'll work. I figure I'll pick up a set and if they don't then they'll go on the GC. If they do, MSRP is right at $90.

Did you get anything nice for Christmas Dan? :D

[deez11550]

VERYYY NICEE, ur car makes me happy and tickle inside.
what part of NY u from?

[AussieDan]

Damn, can't believe it's been so long since I was on the board.

Anyway, I found out that the engine had serious bottom end problems and have spent whatever spare time I could find this summer rebuilding it.

- block hot-tanked and honed
- crank ground .25mm undersize
- blueprinted OEM STi rods
- entire rotating assembly balanced
- ACL race series bearings
- new rings, headgaskets, etc, etc
- blueprinted oil pump
- STi cams & shimless buckets
- mild port match on the heads

I got the car back together last weekend and am putting some break-in miles on it and starting to get the tune dialed in.

Hopefully I'll get a chance to enjoy it a little before the weather sets in up here!

[Huffer]

Lol- in a few months you'll be eligible for rotm again!

[rougeben83]

was the bottom end due to something on your end or the previous owner? That sucks man, but at least it's getting some care in there :smt023

[AussieDan]

Thanks guys, I'm pretty sure the motor had issues before I got it because I only drove it less than 200 miles and the rod bearings were all completely trashed. It wasn't running 100% right but I didn't have any misfire codes or anything like that, so I don't see how it could have gotten that bad so quickly.

Some pics of the carnage!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/DSCF2816JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2009-05-09_Teardown/800x600/DSCF2816.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/DSCF2817JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2009-05-09_Teardown/800x600/DSCF2817.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/DSCF2819JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2009-05-09_Teardown/800x600/DSCF2819.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/DSCF2823JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2009-05-09_Teardown/800x600/DSCF2823.JPG.html)

[Airgne]

that is nothing.

[bentleyshane25]

i was advised to check this thread out, and for good reason. Thats a clean leggy!! and I am jumpin in the same boat as you, but im a swap virgin. I have a 97 legacy gt sedan runnin strong with 247thousand miles on it, and i now have my hands on an 02 ej20t, but thats all i have now. I am looking to do alot of things, i dont wanna rob your thread or nothin so if you can come to my thread in swaps, 02wrx into 97 legacy. . . any help would be appreciated. I am trying to find out if i can make an 03 wagon wrx dash fit inside my legacy, even if it takes some mods, its the only dash i can find around me. if you can help or have any tips, hints or tricks they would be appreciated. I have a suby guru at my disposal, but he never has done a interior or wiring swap. but he knows all he needs to help do the engine and tranny ect. . . any help would be appreciated!!!

[AussieDan]

I've now got about 700 miles on the car since the rebuild, and so far it's running well :grin:

Got DomTuned last weekend and a few new toys showed up that are awaiting installation.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/DSCF2976JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2009-10-09_Suspension/full/DSCF2976.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/DSCF2978JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2009-10-09_Suspension/full/DSCF2978.JPG.html)

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Looks good... :smt023

Where can I get these anti lift kit?

[AussieDan]

Wow it's been forever...

Life has been pretty crazy this past year and the Legacy has mostly taken a back seat to things like becoming a Dad :grin:

I spent ages tracking down a fuel pressure problem, which after changing regulators and generally messing around turned out to be a faulty Prosport fuel pressure gauge. Since the oil pressure gauge hadn't worked properly from the factory I decided to ditch the Prosport garbage and installed an SPA Techniques dual gauge.

Finally got the coilovers and JDM control arms installed, but have been too slack to take proper photos :-(

I did get to run the car at a couple of AutoX events locally, which were awesome but showed me that I need:

1. To learn to drive the car
2. Better tires
3. Better brakes
4. More power

Some pics:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/09/971005095_LbjANO-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2010-08-15_AutoX/800x600/971005095_LbjAN-O.jpg.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/09/971007754_FQooVO-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2010-08-15_AutoX/800x600/971007754_FQooV-O.jpg.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/09/873930384_nLamKXL1-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Random/800x600/873930384_nLamK-XL-1.jpg.html)

Plans for the winter are to build a proper 3" exhaust for the car that doesn't rub on the floor pan, after that we'll see about maybe some better tires for AutoX next year :cool:

[Huffer]

Hey, congrats on the fatherhood, I had the same thing happen to me in May!

Btw, still love the car.

[AussieDan]

Congrats to you too, it definitely changes your priorities around!

[AussieDan]

Been a little while since I've had a chance to update again...

My battery ran down over the winter and failed, so I replaced it with an Odyssey PC925 and got a nice Ctek charger for it.

I decided against going full 3" since I want to keep the car fairly quiet, and I had a spare STi catback in the garage. The new setup is pretty much the same as the old one (2.5" piping and SS resonator with an STi axleback) but it doesn't rub or bang on the body and the new axleback doesn't have a loose baffle. I also added some paranoid fabs hangers to keep everything in line. So far I'm very happy with it, a nice deep but quiet tone with no drone on the highway that really wakes up and howls when you put the foot down.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCF3908JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-04-17_Exhaust/800x600/DSCF3908.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCF3909JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-04-17_Exhaust/800x600/DSCF3909.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCF3911JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-04-17_Exhaust/800x600/DSCF3911.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCF3913JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-04-17_Exhaust/800x600/DSCF3913.JPG.html)

Gratuitous suspension & engine bay shots!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCF3914JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-04-17_Exhaust/800x600/DSCF3914.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCF3915JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-04-17_Exhaust/800x600/DSCF3915.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCF3916JPG-2.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-04-17_Exhaust/800x600/DSCF3916.JPG.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCF3917JPG-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-04-17_Exhaust/800x600/DSCF3917.JPG.html)

For some reason I haven't taken any decent exterior shots since the coilovers and prodrives, will have to rectify that before the snow flies!

The only other mod was swapping out the radio since it stopped playing MP3s.

[Huffer]

Still awesome. Bet its still very satisfying to drive your own creation!

[AussieDan]

Finally got around to taking some updated photos.

Exterior, I'm pleased with the ride height now, much better than when it was on the STi take-offs:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG0074-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-12-31/1024x768/IMAG0074.jpg.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG0076-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-12-31/1024x768/IMAG0076.jpg.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG0077-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-12-31/1024x768/IMAG0077.jpg.html)
The other side, I cut out a little rust and welded in new steel. It's waiting for warm enough weather to spray some color-matched paint:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG0079-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-12-31/1024x768/IMAG0079.jpg.html)
Current interior shots with the STi wheel. Took a bit of figuring to make the STi cruise control stalk work 100% including the on/off switch on the stalk.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG0080-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-12-31/1024x768/IMAG0080.jpg.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG0081-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-12-31/1024x768/IMAG0081.jpg.html)
And the obligatory engine bay shots, not too much new there aside from the odyssey battery.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG0082-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-12-31/1024x768/IMAG0082.jpg.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG0083-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-12-31/1024x768/IMAG0083.jpg.html) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMAG0085-1.jpg (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/2011-12-31/1024x768/IMAG0085.jpg.html)
Now that the Sparco is gone I'm debating what to replace it with, I have the stock seat back in for now but I'm considering a pair of 08 STi seats if I can find them for a decent price.

I also need to do something about the flaking chrome on the grill, considering spraying the whole grill satin black.

[anothernord]

Love the cluster and steering wheel swap.

[redlegacygt]

very nice! i remember seeing it when you had just started the swap.. glad to see its all come together! what year steering wheel is that? it looks good.

[httrdd]

Love that cluster! I will have to go through your thread and see how you made it work.

[httrdd]

Just a question for you. How was the wiring for the clusterr? Will ot work with an 99LGT setup? I believe it would be basic though.

[AussieDan]

Thanks for the comments guys!

The wheel is from a 2004 STi, and suits the car really well. It's definitely a nice upgrade from the 04 WRX wheel I had before.

As far as the cluster, the car has a *complete* WRX conversion so the cluster was plug and play with the WRX dash harness. Trying to make it work in a stock Legacy would definitely be more trouble than it's worth.

[httrdd]

Oh ok you are running a wrx dash. Makes sense.

[AussieDan]

Not exactly, swapping the entire WRX dash is a whole different kind of nightmare since you have to modify the firewall & dash beam, as well as the issue of how to get the door cards & windshield to match up with the different profile of the WRX dash.

I am running the Legacy dash, steering column and HVAC, with the Impreza body harness and all Impreza electronics except for the HVAC. Instead of merging the WRX engine portion into the Legacy body harness (the "normal" way of doing this swap) I merged the Legacy HVAC into the WRX body harness and modified it to work with the Legacy steering column, doors, roof harness, taillights, headlights, etc, etc. Physically the WRX cluster is modified to fit the (also modified) Legacy bezel and dash.

The reason for doing things this way is that I now have the updated 2005 cruise control, keyless entry, ABS (this was a biggie since the early BD/G ABS is terrible), body control module, fuel pump controller, all the emissions components, daytime running lights, the list goes on and on. All that's left of the original harness are the parts mentioned above that I kept (doors, taillights, roof harness, parts of the HVAC & headlight/radiator harness).

It was a *lot* more work, and when I first finished the car I felt it probably wasn't worth the additional effort. After driving it for a while though, I am very glad that I went this route. The end result is really a complete package, and could more accurately be described as a WRX in a Legacy body than a Legacy with a WRX engine.

This page (http://photos.phpwerx.net/cars/Legacy/Swap/2008-03-06_Cluster_And_Parts/) shows some pics of the modifications to physically marry the WRX cluster to the Legacy bezel and dash.

[AussieDan]

Sadly the time has come to let her go, I just picked up a new project so it's time to make room in the stable.

I've had a great time with this car, and it will always be special to me as the car that really got me into the performance scene.

Spent the day today cleaning inside & out and took a drive through some local back roads, even though it was cold and overcast it was a great day!

[AussieDan]

The Legacy went to its new home today, definitely bittersweet to see it go but I had a great time with it and the time was right to move it on.

See the new car here (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=25672)!