dropdfocus' 1992 Legacy Turbo **UPDATED!!**

[dropdfocus]

Well, it finally arrived at my house tonight!!!! It's been several months in the making, but she's finally out of storage and at my house now...
Of course my neighbor Matt (legacy92ej22t) stopped by to check it out and was pretty stoked too. I will snap some photos tomorrow. It was much too dark to get anything worth while tonight.

Mods list that I'm aware of consists of:
rear LSD from a '91 Legacy turbo
'98 2.5 DOHC heads
T04E (T3/T4) turbo
Spearco FMIC
Apex'i style muffler
Sprint lowering springs
'99 Legacy GT stock seats
and likely a few other things I'm not aware of just yet.

The story on the car is it belonged to a very good friend of mine who purchased it cheap as a project vehicle but ran out of money & time before he was shipped off to Army boot camp and then to Korea to be an MP. So I am in the process of purchasing it and finishing it up to show off to him when he gets back to the states in the spring of '08.

[peugoby]

Wow I can't wait to see pics. Pretty neat story about getting it from your friend. I'm sure it will make his return even better to see it all fixed up! So did you purchase it from him, or are you just holding onto it until he gets back?

[dropdfocus]

Purchasing it for $1,000. He was asking around $1,600 to everyone else, but no one came up with the cash. So he told me if I wanted it that he'd take $1k as long as I finished it up for him & he got one hell of a ride when he gets back home. I don't plan on letting him down! :twisted:

Also forgot that it came with aftermarket 2 1/16" digital gauges for oil pressure, boost/vacuum, & air/fuel ratio.

[tekkitan]

damn you people have some luck on you! i can't find any 90-94 legacy turbos around here (for sale at least).

[dropdfocus]

There was one locally that just sold for $3,000 in slightly modified condition w/ '97-'99 GT wheels. I don't plan on parting with my new baby any time soon!!! :grin:

[dropdfocus]

Link to album on Photobucket (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/)

Ok, I promised photos & here they are:
- Me getting photo artsy laying on the ground...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0148.jpg

- The beginning of quick sleeper
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0142.jpg

- Yeah, it's dirty as hell from sitting in a beat down garage for many months
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0128.jpg

- Yep, still really freakin' dirty...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0130.jpg

- Tons of room for a custom stealth stereo system!
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0133.jpg

- Seats have been updated (still want WRX seats though) & the dash and steering wheel are next
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0132.jpg

[legacy92ej22t]

Oh Yeah, it's definitely got good potential! I can't wait to help put the wrenches to it. It's going to be a beast when it's all done! :twisted:

[Huffer]

Sweetness... lowprofile and shave it!

[Wiscon_Mark]

Needs some work, but it looks like it has great potential!

[dropdfocus]

Here she is after a well deserved bath today (during a 96* heat wave, cold water felt really good!). I couldn't leave it suffer looking like a dirty pig in the yard while it waited to be worked on. Gotta show some heart right? :cool:

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0151.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0152.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0154.jpg

BTW, thanks for all the positive comment fellas! I can't wait to get "wrenching" on it as Matt says. :grin:

[legacy92ej22t]

I hope you plugged those holes in the trunk before tonight torential downpour! ;)

[Reason]

I like the wingless look, I would do that if I would keep mine (may pull the engine and tranny soon). Good luck with it!

[auspex]

no shit, that looks like a good time. enjoy!!!

-mike

[dropdfocus]

I don't know. I'm kinda partial to a wing since my '98 GT has one. We'll see when body work time comes. I have to contact 2 local Subaru specialty used shops and see what non-dented parts I can get (doors & fenders). I really don't want to have to hammer & slap a ass load of Bondo on everything for it to come out smooth.

And yes Matt, the trunk holes are temp. covered with duct tape, but I'm going to head to Lowes in the next day or so and get rubber plugs/caps. Thanks for the reminder though! :cool:

Glad everyone is linking it. I sent pics to my buddy in Korea of it cleaned up and he's so totally missing the car, but damn glad it's in good hands now.

[redlegacygt]

very nice jason, im sure it will turn out awesome!

[strat81]

a little rough but she looks like she has some potential. if you need a hand, let me know.

[dropdfocus]

Thanks very much fellas. Once I get some needed parts around, I may have a garage day at my place offering food & beer. Anyone who needs or wants stuff done can swing by while the turbo Leggy gets worked on also.

Astin, we still need to make a stay bracket for your Weapon*R intake tube.

[redlegacygt]

Thanks very much fellas. Once I get some needed parts around, I may have a garage day at my place offering food & beer. Anyone who needs or wants stuff done can swing by while the turbo Leggy gets worked on also.

Astin, we still need to make a stay bracket for your Weapon*R intake tube.

i'd definetly be down for a garage day. and yeah i do need that bracket, although i've been thinking of just getting a cold air one instead of the short ram...

[dropdfocus]

Well, it's official... The wife is extremely happy my focus has been swayed away from her GT and to the SS now. She grew tired of me tinkering with the daily driver all the time (Scotty, we need more power!).

So now it's all out custom stereo install time, and getting the T3/T4 situated so that everything will line up better. The A/C compressor was removed (weight reduction, just kidding!) since it was already unhooked at the firewall by my buddy when trying to install the upgraded turbo. I need to remove the aluminum core from the behind the radiator too. So if anyone needs A/C parts, take 'em...

[dropdfocus]

She'll be changed to 5sp (currently 4sp due to no 2nd gear) soon thanks in great part to Matt (legacy92ej22t) for donating his old stock SS tranny to me. Sometimes it pays off when a wife makes someone clean out all the stuff laying around the house (not always though).

Also, Matt & I debated over many different ideas with the car and it's current set up. After much thought between him & I, I've decided that I will end up parting with the T3/T4 turbo and going TD04 or 16g ( <--prefer that one if at all possible).

This will allow for a much easier time of mating up exhaust components and plumbing out to the FMIC. All & all, I'm looking for reliability over high HP at this point. Once I know the wife's car has a solid EJ25 motor again, then maybe I'll tinker around with it some more...

[dropdfocus]

Stared out with this for $1,000 ( 9/2007 ):
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0156.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0153.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/dropdfocus/Subaru/92%20Legacy%20SS/IMG_0141.jpg

Seemed like a great deal until the more I worked on it, the more body started to show it's true colors (rust color). I came to find out that a LOT of deep rust was covered up and filled in by many pounds of Bondo. I took a closer look under the car and the rot was far beyond what I expected.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_2306-1.jpg

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So I put the project off while I could figure out if swapping the parts to another car would be best or just try and fix what I had sitting next to my garage. As it would happen, waiting paid off big time in the form of another Legacy SS in PA but this one would require being trailered home because the transmission only had reverse and even that was on it's last legs. He let the car go for very cheap because he needed money for college classes & books, along with the fact he had aquired over 10 Subarus and his father wanted most of them gone ASAP!!!

Here is the most current vehicle for $950 ( 8/2008 )
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/100_0494-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/100_0495-1.jpg

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Well, many months have passed me by and much has changed on "Trixie". I've had a lot of help from local friends (Joe, Alan, Spencer (Strat), Dan (VermillionX) and Matt (legacy92ej22t) who come over to lend a hand on her. It's looking like this weekend I'll be starting her up for the first time since August 2008!

Current mods list consists of:

Performance & Cosmetic:
Subaru Impreza WRX '06-'07 top mount intercooler (for winter months)
Subaru Impreza WRX '04 TD04 turbo
TurboXS by-pass valve
A'PEXi N1 catless exhaust
Invidia catless up-pipe
Invidia catless bellmouth down-pipe
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump
PLX Devices wide band O2 controller
TurboXS DTEC piggy-back engine management & fuel controller
TurboXS fuel cut defender
TurboXS manual boost controller
Progress 1.75" lowering springs
Cusco rear strut tower bar
Cusco lower body "H" brace
SimplySuby front inner fender braces
Subaru 2.5RS 16" six spoke wheels w/ 225/50/16 tires
Subaru WRX calipers front & rear
PowerSlot performance slotted front rotors
Subaru Legacy H6 rear brake conversion
Rally Armor "Classic" mud flaps

Stereo/Interior:
Eclipse 5508 CD player with copper chassis & 8v. balanced line output
Boston Acoustics Pro 6.5 series componet speakers
Boston Acoustics Pro 10.5 series subwoofer
Rockford Fosgate Power 500m amplifier
Rockford Fosgate Punch 200 amplifier
Optima Yellow Top battery
Tsunami sound deadening mat
Subaru All Weather rubber floor mats
'02 Subaru Impreza WRX MOMO Edition steering wheel
'04 Subaru Impreza WRX carpet
'06 Subaru Impreza WRX TR Edition front & rear seats

To be installed soon:
Skunk2 coilovers
KYB AGX adjustable suspension
Whiteline front & rear swaybars
Kartboy swaybar end links
Deadbolt TD005H-Super 16g turbo
Slowboy Racing front mount intercooler kit (with S/S piping)
Fully Blueprinted & Balanced motor
EJ20G JDM WRX heads & intake manifold
STi 550cc injectors to be modified to a larger flow rate
'00 Subaru Impreza RS dash & gauge cluster
4-point race harnesses
B-pillar harness bar

Once I get all the motor work done on the spare EJ22T motor, that will be reassembled and dropped into the car to replace the stock block. Then the SBR FMIC kit gets installed and the rebuild Super 16g turbo goes on. After all the parts are placed into the engine bay, then the car goes off for dyno tuning and I'll be shooting for 325-350chp. I have Mike at Slowboy Racing offering to help out with any motor work I am unable to do in my garage. So that is a big positive right there!
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(3/25/09)
Ok, we got it started only after replumbing the PCV system to the custom intake. D'oh!!!

Well it ran, and it WAS loud...until...I smoked the TD04 turbo. :shock: :cry: Apparently it didn't prime well enough and it ran dry for to long before it got the proper oil. The oil seals blew out and it started puking oil through the TMIC & down into the throttle body causing it to shut off.

I quickly sourced another TD04 (couldn't use my TD05-16g because it has too much shaft play & needs rebuilt) and Spencer (Strat) & I reinstalled the donor turbo. It is installed but we ran out of time this evening to have it completely put back together. I will be back at it again after I come home from work (yup, I have a job again!!!).

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1,386 trips to the store for stupid misc. parts: $46.93
Money spent on beer & garage snack food: $63.14
Hours spend looking on forums for upgrade parts: 2,573
Having your car ruin a turbo and kill your hopes & dreams in one day: PRICELESS!
"There's some things money can't buy, for everything else there's MasterCard"
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Disclaimer:
The above numbers and quantites are complete BS and I pulled them out of my *butt* so it just further proves that you can't believe everything you read on the internet.
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(3/26/09)
Well after swapping in the 2nd turbo it spit oil through the intake again even after taking the time to correctly prime it. :-(

So I am left to believe I did not ruin the first turbo (which I took the time to port and gasket match). It seems like I am sucking oil up out of the crank case breather & into the intake through one of the breather lines. I am running a custom designed intake setup using silicone reducer elbows and a custom made T for the recirc hose to dump into. The factory intake has like 4-5 breather/vacuum ports & we ran them all together into one line which seems like the culprit at this point. I'm slowing starting to get beat down by this project being so damn close and yet VERY far away from being road ready. :unamused: I'm far from amused at this point in the game.

It rained today so I pushed it outside to purposely get wet and then took out a bucket with hot water in it and gave her a warm water bath. Used a shammy to dry her off and put her to bed in the garage for the night.
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(3/28/09)
NEW UPDATE:

OK, the good news first!
The problem was that the car was creating enough vacuum to suck oil from the crank case breather since factory it T's off from the line going to the PCV. I eliminated the extra line and just ran the crank case breather directly to the PCV. The IAC valve is the only item running to the intake tube. The valve cover breathers have a simple APC breather filter attached to the tube which is bolted to the TMIC.

We used one large bottle of rubbing alcohol to rinse out the oil out of the TMIC. Once that was done it was reassembled and we prepared to start it up once more. It did take a bit to clear any of the oil & crap out of the motor which had be puked into it earlier.
It officially runs under it's own power finally!!!!!!!!!! :!:

Now for the bad news:
I got the car with a bad tranny and I pulled a spare 4EAT from the previous project car. It's sadly looking like that transmission is bad as well. :-( So it's time to start saving my pennies up for a 5MT from another Legacy SS. I want to run that vs. the WRX tranny because of the different gear set ratios. This will only be temp until I get the straight cut gears (1-4, stock 5th) transmission sometime down the road. This will have no problem handling 350 crank horsepower (my end result power goal).

I will be posting pictures very soon and a video clip of the car running on just the 3" downpipe as well. :twisted:

[dropdfocus]

(3/28/09)
Picture time!!!!!

*Inside the custom intercooled engine bay*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3677-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3695-1.jpg

*Close up of my custom intake setup* (I wanted black but all SiliconeIntakes.com had in stock was blue)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3696-1.jpg

*Trixie at night lit up by the warm glow of my garage*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3679-1.jpg

http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn399/dropfocus/Subaru/IMG_3681.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3683-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3690-1.jpg

*In your face brightness!*
http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn399/dropfocus/Subaru/IMG_3689.jpg

*Modified WRX coolant tank to fit into my engine bay in place of the factory charcoal canister*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3663-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3664-1.jpg

*Had to lengthen the factory O2 wires since I used a spacer between the exhaust manifold & the uppipe*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3662-1.jpg
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(3/29/09)
I still need to get the exhaust installed but here is a video from the inside of the car (doors open) of the car running with a catless uppipe & catless downpipe:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/th_ITRUNSinteriorvideo-1.jpg (http://s321.photobucket.com/albums/nn399/dropfocus/Subaru/?action=view&current=ITRUNSinteriorvideo.flv)

*Day shot of the engine bay*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3712-1.jpg

*Close-up of the custom made intake*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3713-1.jpg

*Rear shot of the intake*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3717-1.jpg

*Custom mounted WRX coolant tank*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3716-1.jpg

*Digital voltage read-out battery terminal with 0/1AWG power wire for my future stereo system*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3719-1.jpg

*Didn't get the chance to swap out the WRX wheels off this side yet*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3723-1.jpg

*Nice rear-end huh??*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3724-1.jpg

*3/4 shot of the car*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3725-1.jpg

*Shot of the 2.5RS wheels* "Love 'em!!!"
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3726-1.jpg

*Still flying blind without her headlights*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3727-1.jpg

*Partial dash & center console* (Decided I like the idea of a removable steering wheel now!)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3730-1.jpg

*VERY comfortable 2006 WRX TR Edition seats. Plus the fit the color scheme...BONUS!*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3728-1.jpg

*The rear seats which will rarely have anyone sitting in them*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_3729-1.jpg

*2 new videos of the car w/o exhaust:*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/th_6Krev-1.jpg (http://s321.photobucket.com/albums/nn399/dropfocus/Subaru/?action=view&current=6Krev.flv)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/th_Sittingatidle-1.jpg (http://s321.photobucket.com/albums/nn399/dropfocus/Subaru/?action=view&current=Sittingatidle.flv)

[WinterKnoll]

Wow looking great, nice work.

[dropdfocus]

Thanks very much! :smt023 It took me 6 months of on again / off again work & parts purchasing to get it to the point its at now. Once she's 100% road worthy, the process of cleaning up the front fender dents & factory spoiler paint peeling will begin.

Then after I have everything ready to drop my "built" EJ22T/EJ20G motor into the car, then the rest of the goodies will be installed (Slowboy Racing FMIC kit *designed for WRX*, TD05-16g, Tial 38mm EWG & uppipe, etc.).

It has been a labor of love so far! If I didn't enjoy Subarus so much this project would never have gotten this far.

[gibbons98legacygt]

That thing is sick

[henryq89]

wow that thing just sounds mean above 3k man...sweet ride!

[dropdfocus]

Thanks. I'm seriously thinking about adding an exhaust cut-out after the downpipe (cable or electric motor operated) just because of that pissed off kinda sound + the added performance on the fly. :cool:

[strat81]

lame.... get it moving already would ya. :smt006

you know i love it! we should probably button up some of the other stuff while waiting to get the tranny sorted out. :wink:

[dropdfocus]

You're such a bully Spencer!!! :smt019 Fine, we'll do things your way... Would that make you happy??? :smt010 :smt022





JUST kidding! :smt002
Yeah, I do need to work on figuring out a custom install solution for the component speakers in the doors w/ the crossovers.

[dropdfocus]

Well I'm being pushed by a fellow SL-i member to update my build thread. So I'll revive this from the dead and post more up in days to come. The car has come a long way since early 2009 and there's more to come as well!

[chrish8r]

Holy dead thread revival!!! But I am very interested in your cars current state.

[dropdfocus]

Yeah, it's come a long way and become much faster and much more reliable when taking the beating I give it on a daily basis. :twisted:

[chuckthefuk]

Welcome back.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

This makes me happy that Jason is back! :D

[dropdfocus]

Until I can get the free time to sit down and update this thread, here is a link to the build thread on the Dirty Impreza site:
http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9310

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

^lazy

[dropdfocus]

:shock: :roll: :smt021

[triplet911]

love this bc

[dropdfocus]

Thanks! That is greatly appreciated.

I'll be updating this thread tomorrow with my most recent install pics.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Please post up the picture from the AutoX at Brodart when you were sliding around the one corner. I couldn't find it.

[dropdfocus]

Faith took that one. I'll have to search my Autocross folders to try and find it.

I FINALLY got around to uploading pics to Photobucket so they can be posted here!

Hankook R-S3 225/50/16 for SCCA Autocross racing mounted on Impreza RS wheels
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/hankookrs3tires-1.jpg

Broken Progress Sport lowering springs
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_2992-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_2989-1.jpg

Eibach Pro springs (02-03 WRX)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_2988-1.jpg

Mocked up my GFB G-Force 3003 and made sure I liked it, then wired it all together
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_3057-1.jpg

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[dropdfocus]

Prosport Performance series "full sweep" gauges with eletronic senders
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_3086-1.jpg

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Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_3445-1.jpg

Tenzo-R Rally series racing seats (with hole for Anti-Submarining belt)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_3500-1.jpg

Made adapter brackets using double stacked 1/8" steel plate
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_3519-1.jpg

Installed seat rails from a 95-99 Legacy
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_3521-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_3534-1.jpg

PTP Racing turbo blanket (Perrin buys their TB's from them and upcharges $40!)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_3553-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_3558-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_3562-1.jpg

Decided to remove all my decals off the side of the car for a cleaner look
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/IMG_3567-1.jpg

[dropdfocus]

Finally got pics of the the Oil Filter Sandwich Plate installed with the Oil Temp sensor and remote feed line for the Oil Pressure sensor.

The braided line and sensor wire run were covered with hose to keep debris away and reduce wear and tear from anything rubbing through. Ran with the car over the weekend at an AutoX event and heat was not an issue with the rubber. I took the picture before I ran split loom over the exposed wires as the were snaked up into the engine bay at along the firewall. The plastic fender liner does protect the Oil Pressure sensor very well.

Also, the PTP Racing turbo blanket did an amazing job reducing heat soak to the TMIC!!! I do plan on adding a Grimmspeed metal heat shield to further contain the heat along with wrapping the U/P, D/P & exhaust manifold.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/1E872C27D77645E1917B3AB82ED666D015210000-1.jpg

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[r3v_v3ng3]

Car looks good! Are you getting the right oil pressure reading from having it mounted at the oil filter side?

[dropdfocus]

Sorry for the extreme delay. The answer is yes. Solid pressure feedback from there.

[dropdfocus]

Date: 11/04/12
Well my wife and I welcomed a new car into the family. Robyn ditched her Dodge Caliber for an '07 Impreza wagon! So I donated the K&N panel filter from my Legacy and then decided to tear my car a part and design a true cold air intake for it...using spare parts just chillin' out in our basement.

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Date: 11/17/12
Rear deck has been recovered with new new fabric and the sun baked plastic vent cover got touched up as well.

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Also the Sparco 2" 4pt harnesses have been removed to make way for G-Force 3" 5pt cam-lock harnesses in the spring. Five point restraints are required to run track days at Watkins Glen, plus mine are not within date for certification.

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Merry Christmas to my car! I finally got off my butt and installed a few new goodies over the weekend!!

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mmmm energy drink

[96LegacyWagon]

Where did you get the cool voltage terminals?

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The volt read-out terminals are from Tsunami (aka: Metra Electronics)

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Current mods list:
WRX TD04 w/ ported exhaust inlet
'06-'07 WRX TMIC w/ silicone Y-pipe
Invidia catless divorced 3" down pipe
TurboXS catless up pipe
APEX'i N1 3" catback
Perrin lightened crank pulley
Ingalls Power Stick engine pitch stop
custom designed cold air intake w/ K&N filter
Go Fast Bits G-Force 3003 electronic boost controller
TurboXS Type H34 full recirc bypass valve
Perrin oil catch can
WRX coolant tank
Rotella T6 5w40 synthetic motor oil
Uncle Scotty's transmission cocktail (yes, that stuff really works!!!)
WRX front brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads & PowerSlot rotors
Legacy H6 rear brakes & rotors
Goodridge stainless steel braided brake lines
GrimmSpeed brake master brace
Hotchkis 25mm front & rear sway bars
Whiteline adjustable front sway bar endlinks
Whiteline polyurethane steering rack bushings
KYB AGX adjustable dampening struts
Eibach Pro springs
Energy Suspension polyurethane control arm bushings
Cusco H-brace
Cusco rear strut tower bar
SimplySubie fender braces,
Sparco 4-point race harnesses
Rally Innovations harness bar
Tenzo-R Rally Type race seats
ProSport Performance series 52mm gauges (oil temp/oil pressure/water temp)
PLX Devices DM-100 gauge with wideband O2 module
Hankook R-S3 225/50/16 tires mounted on Impreza RS 6-Spoke 16x7 wheels
Pioneer CD player
Boston Acoustics Pro component speakers
Sony Xplod amp
SAS Nitrous Series Bazooka Tube

[Mr.Green the Great]

wow i am gonna grab a first gen now!!! :smt007

this is an EPIC legacy!!! :smt029
love what you done and im now subscibing!!!
:smt028
great job man!! :twisted:

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Thanks for the kind words. I've put a LOT of work into making this car as clean as possible and making any mods relatively hidden from the outside. I want the car to be under rated and unsuspecting to the average person.

Likely thoughts or comments from people who look at my car in a parking lot:
Big muffler - big deal
Multiple gauges screwed to the dash - Ok Mr. Ricerboy!
Hella Supertones - My girlfriend has those, nothing special there.
Harness bar and harnesses - Yeah, I bet that adds like 50hp!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks for the kind words. I've put a LOT of work into making this car as clean as possible and making any mods relatively hidden from the outside. I want the car to be under rated and unsuspecting to the average person.

Likely thoughts or comments from people who look at my car in a parking lot:
Big muffler - big deal
Multiple gauges screwed to the dash - Ok Mr. Ricerboy!
Hella Supertones - My girlfriend has those, nothing special there.
Harness bar and harnesses - Yeah, I bet that adds like 50hp!

Old man sitting behind the wheel - can't even launch it! haha just kidding Jason. :grin:

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OK ya young whipper snapper! Let's line 'em up! AWD turbo vs AWD turbo :smt077

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Update on future plans for "Trixie":


Swap out stock shifter assembly for WRX unit w/ upgraded bushings[/*:m:37v8eis8]
Heat wrap the uppipe and downpipe[/*:m:37v8eis8]
Port and polish the exhaust manifold collectors[/*:m:37v8eis8]
Purchase GrimmSpeed (http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=60_33_34_37&products_id=52#!prettyPhoto/2/) cross pipe w/ ceramic coating[/*:m:37v8eis8]
Send EJ20G ECU out to be modified with a RobTune (http://www17.robtune.com:8017/general.html) chip[/*:m:37v8eis8]
Send STi 550cc injectors tested and flow matched[/*:m:37v8eis8]
Send TD05-16g turbo out for full rebuild and ceramic coating[/*:m:37v8eis8]
Start saving my pennies for gear set upgrade (Andrewtech (http://www.andrewtechautomotive.com/html/services.htm))[/*:m:37v8eis8]

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Latest news:
March 6th I got the official word that I had been approved for sponsorship from GrimmSpeed (http://www.grimmspeed.com) towards the 2013 SCCA Autocross season!
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Ok, I've just dealt with having a crappy and extremely worn out shifter assembly for a few years now and I finally hit my breaking point to want to swap it out. Since last weekend Mother Nature has teased us with "warm" weather, I figured there's no better time than then to jump on this! All of this would have likely been a very quick and easy parts swap if I didn't have to replace the entire assembly, but Subaru decided to completely mirror flip the design after 1994.

Got the car up on stands and proceeded to disconnect everything inside which was effortless. Moved to the underside and that's where it got complicated and became a PITA!! Both bolts came out without much fight which was a great surprise. On a side note, whoever it was that came up with the Gear Wrench deserves a Nobel Peace Prize!!! Most loved tool in my toolbox which just beats out the always fun and destructive sawzall.

Moved on to the piece at the end of the shift selector rod that sticks out of the transmission. This was held to the shift rod by a roll pin. Ok, no big deal, I have a long punch to drive it out with. After 10 minutes of it not budging and constantly jumping off where I was trying to hit I went to the work bench and modified the end of it to resemble a Snap-On punch I had for removing the CV axle roll pins. Used my grinder to trim it down to have a small centering tip so it would lock into the middle of the pin. A few smacks of the BFH and it got the hint and agreed to my eviction notice.

Of course the piece itself had become great friends with the shift rod and didn't want to let go. Many minutes of smacking a long pry bar into the backside of it and not making any progress it was time to break out the next toy...the propane torch!! Bingo, we have a winner!!! Two minutes of heat and a few quick taps and it let go.

Reassembling the new shifter went quickly, thankfully! l All the bushings are upgraded to urethane to greatly reduce any possibility of having this happen again. Wow, what a difference, it's like having a brand new transmission! Looks like I'll be swapping over to a short throw shifter at some point soon.

Here are pics of what was left of the "good" OE rubber bushings (shifter side). The bushings on the other side weren't even there any longer.

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Spring time is here (well sort of...it hasn't warmed up in PA yet) and its time to get cleaning up the car before the first autocross event of the season. Decided to use my 3M headlight cleaning kit to restore my spare set of tail lights, rear center section, rear emblems and the grill emblem.

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*Sanded the black off the back and scraped the chrome out of the letters*
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*Added painter's tape to the back side to keep it free of gunk while I polished the front*
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20yrs of wear & tear are now gone! Three stages of wet sanding and two stages of buffing & polishing
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Also decided to try my hand at customizing my spare grills. I trimmed the support pieces of the silver one and plan on removing everything but the center support on the burgandy one to see which I like better.
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While under the hood I sanded down the ruined annodizing on the SPT barttery hold down and after several coats of primer and metallic silver wheel paint I ended up with this:
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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I like the silver grille with the one bar.

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I'll be cutting up the burgandy one this weekend to tackle the open look to compare them on the car.

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Looks like I need to play catch up since more work has been done since my last post!
The following 8 thread posts span from June 2013 until September 2014

Gauges relocated to the vent pocket:
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Had the OE radiator let go due to a crack at the top on the passenger side. Swapped that out and while it was a part I cleaned up the fan shrouds since they were getting pretty gnarly with surface rust & dirt.
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Also replaced a leaking upper radiator hose and the thermostat. As if that wasn't enough, I discovered that the coolant feed hose for the turbo was leaking.
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While I had it torn a part, I picked up a roll of the DEI Titanium exhaust wrap (15') and with the help of my awesome wife, we got it all taken care of.

I spanked the Bazooka subwoofer on the way to work. Completely locked up. So I tossed in a spare setup I had hanging out in the basement in its place and I'm much happier with the bass response Went with an MTX molded truck box (Toyota Tacoma) with a 10" Rockford Fosgate Punch subwoofer. I installed it with "quick removal" in mind. One ratchet strap and a rear strut bar and we have a winner!
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I have a set of adjustable lateral links I picked up from a fellow SL-i member. Also swapped out my Subaru/Momo shift knob in favor of a Prodrive knob offered to me by a co-worker. :mrgreen:
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Drained out the Zerex radiator flush and used a blow gun & a drilled out rubber stopped to run compressed air through the system. After that I filled it with straight water and let the car run for a bit. The upper hose got nice and toasty, however the lower hose remained cool to the touch.
100% sure the replacement thermostat failed.
So tonight's project is to get the old one out and get it replaced and back together.

My latest custom automotive tool: :mrgreen:
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...and I've ruined yet another subwoofer, but this time it was due to age (10+ yrs old) versus trying to play it too loudly. I have an MTX replacement coming from Crutchfield so at least now the brand of speaker will match the brand of the enclosure.

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MTX 3510-02 10" (2 Ohm)
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Parts installation update: OBX Racing Adjustable Lateral Links

Discovered the trick to removal of the famous stubborn 10" lateral link bolt besides PB Blaster is an air hammer!! It didn't budge the bolt but instead broke loose all the garbage that keeps it from wanting to let go. Put a nice long breaker bar on it with a little force it broke free!! This worked like a charm and the bolt was removed in less than 5 minutes on both sides.

After removal:
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Cleaned up with a drill & a surfacing wheel
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Toasty 21yr old outboard bushings
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New vs. OE
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Before:
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I developed an oil leak only to find the stock VF-11 metal line had a small pin hole in it. Turbo oil feed line swap was a success! Used the factory banjo bolts vs. the ones that were included since they are intended for the TD05 turbos.

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Added WRX pedal covers because my OE rubber ones were coming a part and I picked these up pretty cheap.
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So now that my recent collection of "New-to-me" goodies are in one spot, here is what will be installed once this nasty white stuff disappears and the ground below reappears.

OBX adjustable trailing arms
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Cobb Tuning turbo heat shield
*I'll be adding DEI's Gold Foil sheet to the under side to further reflect heat*
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Cobb Tuning dual adjustment short throw shifter
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Mishimoto "WRX Direct-Fit " oil cooler
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Next on the list is a set of 17" 5Zigen FN01R-C wheels from a good friend to become my dedicated Autocross wheels.
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Got the Cobb Tuning shifter installed.
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Yet another item acquired. :mrgreen:

Full EJ257 STi short block
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Since my weekend doing work outside was ruined by a two days full of rain, I decided to repair the 5Zigen FN01R-C wheels. Three out of four of them had damage from the previous owner.

Wheel #1
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Wheel #2
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Wheel #3
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Received a few more goodies for the Lego!

• DEI Refect-A-Gold: for the under side of the Cobb turbo heat shield
• DEI Titanium exhaust blanket: to isolate heat from the up pipe which has been causing havoc on near-by wires
• R/C hobby fuel tank: modify & create a housing around the fuel pick-up to fix fuel starvation issues
Link to the fix thread on RS25.com:
http://www.rs25.com/forums/f128/49108-fuel-cut-when-racing-help-5.html#post1149198

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...and the more important recent purchase:
Hankook Ventus Z214 (C71 soft) R-Compound tires :love:
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The latest addition to the laundry list of upgrades to the Lego. BC Racing BR Type coilovers ('93-'01 Impreza). The springs need to be sand blasted and repainted at some point.

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Why not do your shopping and alignment all in one place?? :mrgreen:
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"On this week's episode of 'Parts Restoration', we'll be taking worn out & rusty $free.99 Whiteline rear endlinks and make them new again for the cost of a new bushing kit." :mrgreen:

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The stock "mail slot" removed and a hood scoop from an Impreza 2.5RS installed for much needed increased air flow over the TMIC.

Before:
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After:
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I installed the DEI Titanium exhaust blanket on the up pipe and also added low density foam to the outer edges of the WRX intercooler. Sunday I ran at one of our local autocross events and the new 2.5RS hood scoop and foam combo did and outstanding job!! There is finally decent air flow over the TMIC and it after 4 runs in the afternoon it was cool to the touch (the car was never shut down nor was the hood opened to allow for a cool down). I checked the intercooler after the 45 minute drive home and it was actually cold! The car shows signs of enjoying this newest modification. :thumbsup:

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Version 1.2 of the foam surround coming soon! :mrgreen:
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Newest goodie acquired!!! I've wanted one of these damn strut bars forever, and now I FINALLY have one. Trying to track down on from the 93-01 GC chassis has been the hardest part. I got extremely lucky to have a local friend removing parts from his daily driver to fund his new BMW Spec Racing passion.

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Mishimoto oil cooler install time!
Before:
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During:
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Finished:
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The A/C system had to go to make way for the cooler, so there was no reason to leave the compressor in the engine bay. Weight savings FTW!!
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The lines tucked themselves in neatly behind the bumper crash bar and then were routed in between the radiator and the frame rail.
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Next the exhaust manifold needed to be addressed for the amount of heat that would be given off next to the oil filter sandwich and the oil temp & pressure senders using DEI's Titanium heat wrap and their heat reflective foil tape.
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The Mishimoto oil cooler held up well at the autocross (big relief). With kicking the radiator fan on manually, it kept the oil temp around 180*-190* which is down right amazing!!

It's Christmas in July!!! The "new-to-me" steering wheel & quick disconnect hub got delivered last night and are already installed! :mrgreen:

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Cobb turbo heat shield finally installed after acquiring the necessary mounting bracket from the donor WRX wagon.

Annnnd just like everything else on the Lego, the shield had to be customized to clear the O2 sensor mounted in the top of the Invidia down pipe.

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I was holding off adding the DEI Reflect-A-Gold foil heat shielding, but I should have just put it on anyway. Thankfully the 12"x12" piece was enough to cover the underside.

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[dropdfocus]

The latest WRX part added to the car on a complete hunch that it would work. At this point, the Lego almost has a higher percentage of Impreza WRX parts installed vs. Legacy parts.
It'll be even worse once the project WRX/STi hybrid engine & WRX drive train swap happens.

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NRG short mount steering wheel hub acquired and installed.
It is half as tall and is sooooo much nicer. I don't feel like I'm driving a NASCAR with the steering wheel close to my chest.

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Walbro 255 fuel pump finally swapped in and the car seems to really like it. The engine is a bit smoother and it doesn't act like it wants to stumble at low idle.

More upgrades for the Lego. Transmission crossmember bushings, magnetic oil drain plug and S/S braided clutch line.

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[LeggyxPower]

awesome build man so far, i am very jealous, i've always wanted a 1st gen turbo legacy.

[dropdfocus]

Thanks. :smt023
It's be a long road of ups & downs as I try to make it all work and play nice together. Some time next year the car will be taken off the road as a daily driver and made specifically my race car. :twisted:

[LeggyxPower]

Thanks. :smt023
It's be a long road of ups & downs as I try to make it all work and play nice together. Some time next year the car will be taken off the road as a daily driver and made specifically my race car. :twisted:


what do you have planned as a dail ;)

[dropdfocus]

Whatever peaks my interest, but likely a Nissan Hardbody or '73-'87 Chevy C-10. Owned both in the past and wouldn't mind owning another one for utility purposes.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Looking good so far Jason. And when the time comes you want a hardbody instead of the legacy I'll gladly make some space in my garage for it. Haha

[dropdfocus]

Well with all luck we'll have something lined up of our own next spring.

[dropdfocus]

Busy, busy, busy!!
Rust being removed, more parts being added and preparing for the last 3 races this season.

I learned last night that Subaru redesigned the clutch master & slave cylinder setup between 1992 & 2002. I attempted to swap out my rubber clutch hose with the s/s braided line I ordered from Mach V only to find dual rubber lines on my Legacy and a bent metal line to a junction where the rubber line runs to the slave cylinder. Nice thing is having the donor car sitting next to your project car and being able to remove parts as needed for a future swap out.

The Legacy is resting on jack stands awaiting synthetic fluid change in the rear differential and upgrade on the transmission crossmember bushings (Kartboy) and mount (Group N).

With all luck, I may have a possible $500 winter beater lined up: 1991 Legacy FWD & automatic wagon. I'll be so happy that I can finally take Trixie off the road and keep her from getting any further body/chassis damage from the salt covered roads!!!

[dropdfocus]

Here we go again boys & girls. Racing at Pocono Raceway causes more 22 year old parts to finally give up or break/leak. The brake master cylinder reservoir began to leak at the connection seals.

THANKFULLY I have the donor WRX wagon to remove parts from and they swap over without much modification! The hydraulic clutch system got swapped out to take full advantage of hard line & S/S braided line upgrade replacing a very worn dual soft line setup which also included a expansion fluid expansion point.

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(the newer setup photo is a borrowed Internet photo)

[dropdfocus]

Here are some updated shots of the Lego:

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[Hinyo]

SO much win in this thread!!!! drooooling over this first gen.... cant wait to have one for myself

[dropdfocus]

Thanks for the kind words! It's very much appreciated.

[Reuben]

What a mint first gen, this build is awesome :D

[dropdfocus]

Thanks guys. :smt023

[dropdfocus]

New "race" brake pads showing up on Thursday just in time before the last two races of our SCCA Solo Autocross season.
EBC Blue Stuff pads for the front WRX caliperrs and Hawk HP Plus for the rear Outback H6 calipers. The only reason they are a mismatch is I came across two separate deals online that saved me $150 off of retail pricing, other wise they'd be all the same brand.

[dropdfocus]

Soooooo, I just realized I'm a total slacker and I didn't report back on how the car did or felt after changing out the brake pads (front & rear) at the autocross last month. Well...they felt fantastic!!! I've driven 3 different cars with 4/2 pot calipers ('07 WRX, '02 WRX & '01 2.5RS) and just the pad change alone was quite close to 4/2 pot feel on OE grade pads. Granted the brake dust was amplified as both companies stated it would be. For the money spent ($120), I'm not upset one bit!

Latest part added to the EJ205/EJ257 Hybrid engine build. Picked this Impreza 2.5i long runner intake manifold up from a friend which actually has a pretty decent flow rate compared to the WRX or STi manifolds. Plus this eliminates the TGV's that would have been deleted anyway.
Port & polish work and powder coating to come over the winter months.
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[ags18]

Off topic from all the performance parts but....is that WRX Sedan Carpet in the car?

If so, how did it fit?

[dropdfocus]

The fitment isn't horrible, but it's not exact. From the B-pillar forward is pretty close to spot on, but it falls short of fitting the rear foot well. The molding of it has the carpet shy of tucking under the back seat. Since it was a million times better than the mildewed carpet that was originally in there, I wasn't upset for the $40 I spent for it.

[ags18]

Good to know! Thanks. Yeah, really wanted to salvage mine but its gross, moldy and chunks are coming out....so its gotta go.

I'm going to need to do some mods to the carpet set I get cause of the LHD vs. RHD issue so adding some material to the rear might be in the cards for when I find a good carpet set.