parkcityx's 96 Legacy Wagon Cams, P&P, exhaust**FOR SALE**

[parkcityboyx]

***FOR SALE***
I have a for sale thread for this but if you have any questions my number is 772.233.0829

Updated pics at end of post.. heres a preview..
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/IMG_0228-1.jpg


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Well this will be my thread of the long and interesting journey i have had and will have with my awe-inspiring Subaru Legacy......

Specs:
Year: 1996
Model: Brighton
Engine: Ej22E(2.2l SOHC)

So far it has been an interesting ride with my legacy. Now 4 years owning it, its gone from a simple daily driver, to an amazing project car that i have so much love for.

I loved subaru's from the start, and I always figured i would just buy a different subaru later(because i was a little turned off by the plainess of the "brighton"). but as time continued and i learned more and more about AWD and boxer engines, as well as the lines and curves that my legacy had.. what can i say, i started to LOVE it(even though its a brighton ).

As i started to take to it and had the desire to make it unique(like anyones story on here), i went to work.

heres some pics before i started - roughly 7/22/08

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/subarupics001-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/subarupics005-1.jpg

So over the last year i did just a few little things(as i did not have very deep pockets)

Here's that short list:
- k&n air filter
- custom black grill
- black powder-coated outback rims
- painted calipers/ drumbs
- touch up paint on front and rear wiper blades(very rusty)
- HKS Hi-Flow Stainless Steel Muffler

very short list

Pics after these mods

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/001-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/002-1.jpg

and when my baby broke down - roughly 3/16/09

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/003-1.jpg

to make a long story short, my engine needed to be rebuilt. Money? nope. For 6 months i had to use a loner Mits Eclipse from my uncle to save up.

so now i have saved up the amount ive needed to get the car where i want it to be(somewhat). i wish i could boost it, but funds didnt permit this.

At this current time 9/23/09, my engine is out and in the process of being rebuilt.

mods after this whole project:

Engine
- custom fab'd ram air intake
- ported heads
- ported intake manifold
- custom fabricated headers
- 2.5" cat back exhaust with high flow cats
- HKS Hi-Flow Muffler
- Group-A Throttle Body Spacer
- Group-A Phenolic Spacers
- Group-A Lightweight crank pulley
- heavy duty clutch
- lightweight flywheel

Exterior/Cosmetics
- 18" Black Enkei Rims
- Bridgestone Low profile Run-Flat Tires
- 97 legacy GT front bumper
- 20% Tint
- New paint job(color will stay the same)

Interior
- 07 wrx shift knob
- Tachometer

[parkcityboyx]

Heres some pics of the project so far:

My car :smt024

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/015-1.jpg

a pic of the bumper that will be replacing mine

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/139Copy-1.jpg

9/21/09 - tearing down the intake manifold for porting and paint

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/014-1.jpg

porting

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/017-1.jpg

9/22/09 - IM ready for sand-blasting and paint

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/016-1.jpg


whether im going to get a street grind for my cams is pending :smt021

I will continue to post progress over the next few days........ :grin:

[Navi271]

awesome! subaru's make great project cars. GL

[hallowpoint]

ej22 na build. every nice keep it up

[parkcityboyx]

thanks guys. im getting really excited because i think im also going to be getting my cams grinded by Delta Cam!!! open it up even more!

[Huffer]

it's about time you posted a MR1 thread so I could see what all the fuss is about!

Getting the 1000 grind or 2000 grind? 1000 is going to be more street-friendly...

[parkcityboyx]

the guy at Delta Cam, called it a 230 grind? haha. i guess you guys are on two different pages. that worries me a bit :smt005 haha, im going to find out....

[parkcityboyx]

it's about time you posted a MR1 thread so I could see what all the fuss is about!

Getting the 1000 grind or 2000 grind? 1000 is going to be more street-friendly...

ok sooo... talked to the guy at delta cam, and the 1000 and 2000 grinds are for the 2.5l engines. theres 220 grind and 230 grind for the 2.2l's. he told me 220 is more for torque, and the 230 is more for hp. :lol:

im feelin the 230

[Huffer]

Go 220... these engines will never be high hp machines but low-down tq is great if thats where you spend most of your time, below 4000rpm.

Ask Delta where the 230 grind kicks in the most on the RPM, and where the 220 grind drops off. :)

[parkcityboyx]

Go 220... these engines will never be high hp machines but low-down tq is great if thats where you spend most of your time, below 4000rpm.

Ask Delta where the 230 grind kicks in the most on the RPM, and where the 220 grind drops off. :)

he said

"230 starts around 1500 and the 220 starts to flat line around 5000"

[parkcityboyx]

he STRONGLY suggest i go with the 230

[Zac]

nice build, planning on doing something similar with my 2.2 :)

Looking at your planned exhaust, why arent you getting a header for?

[parkcityboyx]

nice build, planning on doing something similar with my 2.2 :)

Looking at your planned exhaust, why arent you getting a header for?


I actually am getting performance single-port headers(our stock headers are SUPER restrictive and un-flowful*)lol, but there going to be custom fabricated by my exhaust guy. i will be doing 2.25" headers into a high flow cat(not sure which make yet, will find out tomorrow actually), then into 2.5" piping all the way back to my HKS muffler...

im actually planning on changing that to a STI muffler, so if ANYONE is interested*** in a HKS HI-FLOW Stainless steel Muffler, let me know***.

i actually just came into some extra money today, so the project is looking that much better :eek:

[parkcityboyx]

I sent my cams out today

[parkcityboyx]

ended up getting the cams back within 2 days. they finished grinding them within 5 hours, and had them back out to me shipped that same day.

DELTA CAM is the WAY TO GO!! they are amazing! if you need cam work done, call delta cam and ask for jonney blaze and tell him sam sent you. he's the owner of the company and he is a great guy that will hook you up!

got some pics of the block coming.
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the engine should be dropped come monday.

[parkcityboyx]

heres my cams...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_0635-1.jpg

just got/installed my performance clutch

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_0658-1.jpg

and the block with the heads mounted and the new heavy duty clutch installed...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_0634-1.jpg

[Zac]

cant wait to see the finished product :eek:

[datdookie]

woo, never knew someone was going to build a 2.2 n/a, makes me want to work on my stock 2.2l, forums, they're just bad influences to people who's broke :-(

[evolegacy]

woo, never knew someone was going to build a 2.2 n/a, makes me want to work on my stock 2.2l, forums, they're just bad influences to people who's broke :-(


agreed

[parkcityboyx]

woo, never knew someone was going to build a 2.2 n/a, makes me want to work on my stock 2.2l, forums, they're just bad influences to people who's broke :-(


agreed


i lucked out, i have a local shop/mechanic that does work for free when im not working on it. he's loves subaru's. he constantly asks me to sell it to him. never :twisted:

[parkcityboyx]

10/8/09

engine dropped.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_0654-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_0656-1.jpg

may be running today or tomorrow!! :smt022 finally :grin:

[impreza_GC8]

Cool project, looking forward to seeing it all together. Bear in mind you will need the grill from that junkyard car as well, the GT bumper has a cutout that accepts the larger grill.

[Zac]

Looking good cant wait to see it run!

[datdookie]

I don't mean to be so demanding but---get that thing up and running!!! Its like waiting for GT5 right now. If you don't mind me asking how much did the cams go for? Think about taring my motor just for a few little ponies for dd

[parkcityboyx]

Cool project, looking forward to seeing it all together. Bear in mind you will need the grill from that junkyard car as well, the GT bumper has a cutout that accepts the larger grill.

ya its funny i just went to pick it up earlier today. i was going to get the JDM mesh grill but i decided that i was just going to customize the stock grill instead. you guys will like it :twisted:

[parkcityboyx]

I don't mean to be so demanding but---get that thing up and running!!! Its like waiting for GT5 right now. If you don't mind me asking how much did the cams go for? Think about taring my motor just for a few little ponies for dd


i KNOW!!!! it needs to be done!

the cams were through Delta Cam in Washington State. I know the owner and could get you a hook up. just PM me and ill fill you in, i would GREATLY recommend them, they do amazing quick work.

Delta Cam gave me a grind on my cams within 5 hours of getting it. i sent them, they ground them, they sent'em back, all within 3 days. im in florida they're in washington..do the math. thats pretty good. the owner john sure knows how to keep his head above water with his business in this economic downfall. thats for sure

but ya just pm me...

[parkcityboyx]

WELL, we tried to start it up yesterday after everything was set and put together, oil pressure good, fuel is good, etc etc. and it isnt starting!!!

the injectors arent firing, we think it might be the computer and it isnt sending any codes.

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHATS GOING ON??? ANYONE with this problem before?? i need some help.

thank you guys

[1996Battlewagon]

Are your fuel and vaccum lines all where they are supposed to go? I remember double checking and double checking mine just to get them right. The injectors might not be getting any fuel. Check the connectors for the injectors themselves too. Make sure they're tight.

[jey]

Are you getting spark? Check crank and cam sensors first, those are essential.

[parkcityboyx]

Are you getting spark? Check crank and cam sensors first, those are essential.


i dont think we are getting spark no. :neutral: ok ill check those sensors. but this wouldnt have anyhting to do with me switching clusters would it? i switched clusters with a 97 L, same engine though, but it was automatic and my car is manual. i didnt just take the tach our of it, i took and installed the entire cluster. would it have anything to do with this or no?

[Huffer]

Cluster won't have any effect on the engine, but make sure your dash lights are coming on when you turn the key.

[parkcityboyx]

fuel pressure is good, spark, everything is good, the injectors are just NOT getting power!

[parkcityboyx]

should i just replace my ECU? is it codes that just arent getting to the injectors? thats what my mechanic thinks. any thoughts?

[parkcityboyx]

Cluster won't have any effect on the engine, but make sure your dash lights are coming on when you turn the key.

alright well we narrowed it down to the "ignitor" that connects the ECM to the coil. if it isnt this ignitor(which is $185), then it will be the ECM. So we are really hoping this is it!

[parkcityboyx]

10/21/09

its running!!!

[Huffer]

10/21/09

its running!!!

So what was the problem?

[datdookie]

sweet, wheres the video clips

[parkcityboyx]

10/21/09

its running!!!

So what was the problem?


haha, that question should have been what were the PROBLEM'S? hahahaha, but you didnt know.

you have no idea the hell ive gone through the last week.

If you want to hear some irony and comedy, or if you love subaru engines, go ahead and read.

So get this, the original family friends i had working on rebuilding the engine finished rebuilding the motor(with my help, atleast 2 hours a day). it was kind of a learning experience for me. So i saw the whole thing put together.

the last id say two days before the engine was dropped, i couldnt make it into the shop as much because of an exam i was studying for. during this time he would have been putting all the top of the motor on. Timing belt, Intake manifold, alternator, powersteering pump, etc. you get the idea. he also had a very short attitude with me, and was real short with me before those 2 days, i think he just really wanted the project done bc it had been there so long. Well when the engine was dropped, he called me, told me we had fuel pressure and everything was on and good. BUT that we didnt have any power to the injectors and spark in only 2 cylinders. he traced it back to the ignition module, i bought it, it was $200, it didnt change anything. then we thought maybe its the ECM, its a long shot and unlikely but we tried it. New ECM didnt make a difference. :smt013

then we checked out ALL the voltage on the injectors, all fine. checked all the voltage on everything else(sensors), all fine. there was just something that was telling the computer not to fire two cylinders and not to spray fuel!

so i asked him "are you SURE all the timing was done correctly?" and "were the cams shimmed correctly?" .... he said ABSOLUTELY. i know i did it right, for sure. it seemed a little suspiciously prideful to me.

we tried figuring all this out over sometime, about 2 weeks. :smt009 so me and my dad just decided to tow it home so we could work on it ourselves.

my family friend was all of a sudden nicer after my car left his shop(he must have been very tired of it being there).

we decided to check the timing ourselves, guess what? it was off, he didnt read the manuals instructions to use the inner crank marker, not the outer. SO we fixed it, and 4 hours later of work. IT RAN!!! words cant describe how ready and excited i was to drive it. :smt011 too soon too soon was i excited..

because about 4 miles later, my engine was rapidly becoming extremely hot, i pulled over, and got it towed back to my house, because i did not want to fry my newly rebuilt engine. a coolant leak i could tell right away, and it was coming from underneath my intake manifold. i later find out, that my "family friend" forgot to put on the water by-pass pipe on before he put the intake manifold on. this coolant water pipe NEEDS to be put on BEFORE the intake manifold. well he was to lazy to take the intake manifold off, so he cut the metal water by-pass pipe and connected it with and old beat up rubber hose. this pipe is sitting on the block. nough'said. the rubber hose exploded because of the heat, leaving me to rot in disappointment after getting my car running. AND i had to repair and fix it myself, because obviously i would not be taking my car back to that dumbass.

so another 4 hours would be going to taking down the manifold, and alternator, and timing belt etc. ..... and as i started breaking down and unscrewing the intake manifold, i noticed a crack in my intake manifold with silicon all around it. :smt007 oh dont you just love surprises. not only did this guy screw up my timing(when all he had to do was look in the manual), but he cut a pipe that costs $75 and could've made my motor fry, he ALSO cracked my intake manifold!! pure dumbass. i can see why he likes to stick with classic cars, he sucks at this stuff.

so now i had to either spend $300 for a new manifold, or get mine aluminum welded. which still costs $125(professionally done :wink: ).



took everything down, took manifold to welders, ordered new by-bass pipe, ordered new gaskets for manifold today. should have it running again strong myself tomorrow or saturday.

in total, what i had to pay for AFTER i paid my family friend 1600 for the whole thing to be dont right...was....

After $1600 for full project originally, i had to do this...
-12 hours of work
-paid $556 in parts

... all of this work and money are things that should have been taken care of already by my "family friend". lets just say he's cost me a little too much money and headaches for him to be my friend anymore.


after all this, i seriously think i know more about ej22's then i want to. :smile:

thanks for reading



heres some pics of my day working on it 10/21/09

-18" Black Enkei rims
-225/40 Bridgestone Run-flat Tires
-97 GT front bumper

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_0696-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_0697-1.jpg

[evolegacy]

and thats why i dont go to my "family mechanic" either :smt005

[parkcityboyx]

and thats why i dont go to my "family mechanic" either :smt005


never again. :smt011

wish someone wouldve told me haha

[Navi271]

Yoplait yogurt is obviously a necessity when taking apart engines.. yup I see it there :grin:
Also rethinking about who's gonna help me out when I redo my suspension.
Those wheels are MASSIVE! I like the red manifold, really matches the car well.

[parkcityboyx]

Yoplait yogurt is obviously a necessity when taking apart engines.. yup I see it there :grin:
Also rethinking about who's gonna help me out when I redo my suspension.
Those wheels are MASSIVE! I like the red manifold, really matches the car well.

there 18's babay!

They were given to me brand new, and they're starting to grow on me. I really like the black on red.

[Navi271]

oh yeah definitely keep them! They look awesome. Talk about an aggressive wheel setup! If you ever lower your car you'll have to for sure roll/pull your fenders tho..

[parkcityboyx]

Did all the work myself, and got in properly running.

Rebuilt engine project finished...



*FIRST BEFORE AND AFTER*


-before-

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/subarupics001-1.jpg

-after-

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_0699-1.jpg

New paint job to come, L7 grill, tint, lowering springs, 2.5 cat back, high flow cats, 2.25 headers....

feel free to comment

[Huffer]

Looks great - those wheels are pretty big! Are you going to keep the Ruby Red Mica? You should, it's a great color.

[evolegacy]

good suggestion for headers would be the borlas (or ebay borlas) if you want to keep the boxer rumble, or any Equal length Headers (like OBX) if your looking for a little more power and smoother sound.

[1996Battlewagon]

i later find out, that my "family friend" forgot to put on the water by-pass pipe on before he put the intake manifold on.


:shock: I literally exclaimed out loud when I read this. This must have been the first time this guy had seen a flat four... or an engine for that matter. How do you mess up a coolant hose THAT important!?!

Congrats on getting it running! :smt023 You have got to tell us how it runs with those cams! Plus, make a video.

[Okin DaVanh]

Reminds me of my old friend... er... car.

A few suggestions:
Fold-able mirrors
JDM fogs/headlights
Color coded door moldings.


Looks great otherwise.

[parkcityboyx]

Looks great - those wheels are pretty big! Are you going to keep the Ruby Red Mica? You should, it's a great color.


Yea! Of course. I love the color too. It looks SO good with black.

Thanks for all the comments. Any other pointers?

[parkcityboyx]

what do you guys think i should do with the suspension? i was thinking i would drop the front an inch at first. what do you guys think?

[Zac]

buy H-Techs or Swifts or Prodrives if you can find them. Prob the best DD springs you can get.

[parkcityboyx]

buy H-Techs or Swifts or Prodrives if you can find them. Prob the best DD springs you can get.

do you have any quick sites to visit?

[parkcityboyx]

i got my tint done. i got my headlights cleaned and cleared! and then...

after only having my car that ive been rebuilding for months, saturday the 31st of october....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/IMG_0708-1.jpg

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a stupid hag of a lady ran a stop sign with her head down. my legacy is not drive-able.

[parkcityboyx]

Depressing huh?

Where do I even start

[evolegacy]

you gonna repair?

[ilovemy96]

aww nooo. that sucks man. what now?

[parkcityboyx]

well, im pretty sure the damage to the axle, strut, and tranny, costs more then what the car is worth. so i believe the lady's insurance will claim it as totaled. which will mean ill only get a check for barely what the car is worth. and i put WAY more money into it then what its worth.

i think the book value is like $2000-3500. ill MAYBE get $1700. i put $2600 cash into it through mods and upgrades.

DEPRESSING!!

[Zac]

find a used tranny for cheap, if worse comes to worse i'll buy your heads and intake manifold off you.

[Navi271]

what a bitch...

[Huffer]

Why would the tranny need replacing?

Jack the car up and pull the wheel off.

[parkcityboyx]

her insurance company is going to get my car repaired. it was just under the "totaled" limit. im happy, but it still sucked.

[Huffer]

Make sure you get to choose where to take the car to. Don't let her insurance company bully you into taking it to their shop unless you know the mechanics and trust their work.

[parkcityboyx]

ya, its all set up. its going to this certified subaru dealer around here. i know the guy that runs it. were getting real subaru parts straight from the factory.

[Zac]

ya, its all set up. its going to this certified subaru dealer around here. i know the guy that runs it. were getting real subaru parts straight from the factory.

Thats awesome! What exactly needs to be replaced/fixed?

[parkcityboyx]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/IMG_0799-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/IMG_0802-1.jpg

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got the car back to driving condition through insurance work and what not...

but, lets just say the guy who built my motor has decided to put me through hell again. i dont even consider him a friend anymore. 2 days after i get my car back from the subaru dealer with all new struts in the front, and after i paint my calipers red and do a new brake job. my car decides to start making i really really loud clanking noise. now what it is has still yet to be determined exactly. we know it has to do with the valves. its a valve knock of somesort. maybe something with the shims, were not sure. but we are doing our best to figure it out.

a bad ass looking legacy. :smt012 too bad i cant drive it, and its cost me an arm and a leg.

[subyfreak619]

wow what a terrible story. :smt017
is their any way you can take a video and post it up? so the fellow peeps can determine that engine noise. :-(

[Zac]

find a reputable shop to rebuild the engine. Spend some cash now and do it right so you dont have anymore headaches.

[parkcityboyx]

need to figure out the issue.

pulled the valve covers, the lash adjusters are slack on one of the cylinders. does anyone know if that could be it? anyone have any advice?

[chaksq]

Damn, just read through the whole thread. I really like your car and all the work you have done to it. You keep getting the short end of the stick, I hope you stick it out and finish this because it looks badass right now and can't go anywhere but up. Good luck man!

[nomad666666]

Do you still have the blue ox tow bar I need one bad!

[92LegacyProcess]

Did all the work myself, and got in properly running.

Rebuilt engine project finished...



*FIRST BEFORE AND AFTER*


-before-

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/subarupics001-1.jpg

-after-

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_0699-1.jpg

New paint job to come, L7 grill, tint, lowering springs, 2.5 cat back, high flow cats, 2.25 headers....

feel free to comment
i was wondering if anyone knew how much work it would take to get that bumper on a first gen, i love that bumper!!

[Huffer]

need to figure out the issue.

pulled the valve covers, the lash adjusters are slack on one of the cylinders. does anyone know if that could be it? anyone have any advice?

At this point it might just be easier to buy a used engine and drop that in, tear down the old one, take pics of the problems, and try to get some money back out of that guy. Or rebuild it as a project/backup engine.

[parkcityboyx]

need to figure out the issue.

pulled the valve covers, the lash adjusters are slack on one of the cylinders. does anyone know if that could be it? anyone have any advice?

At this point it might just be easier to buy a used engine and drop that in, tear down the old one, take pics of the problems, and try to get some money back out of that guy. Or rebuild it as a project/backup engine.

ya thats true, right now im just trying to figure out my budget and what i will be doing. i recently relocated to california for a temporary amount of time. i will get back to the car in florida mid march and make the final decision then.

its been a long tiring fight with this engine, i almost just dont want to give up on it.

[Zac]

any updates?

[parkcityboyx]

ya hears the update...

[parkcityboyx]

Alright, soooooooooo.....

the loud clanking noise was coming from my valves on the driver side. pulled the valve cover off, pulled the rocker arms, checked the lash adjusters, and the top 4 lash adjusters were completely useless. they lost all compression. hopefully this isnt gibrish to all of you. but anyway, i replaced the lash adjusters, and what do you know the knocking noise is gone!!!!

this entire project is recorded at this site in full .......... http://www.lovehorsepower.com/SubaruDoc ... eplace.htm (http://www.lovehorsepower.com/SubaruDocs/LashAdjusterReplace.htm)


in the accident something with my steering on the left side went bad as well, so gonna have to figure that out as well. but its coming together. im getting everything squared away to perfection. :smt005

COMMENT

[subie/legacy]

didn't 96 come with hydraulic lifters, that were not adjustable?
anyways just went though your whole thread, and it's awesome to see ya sticking it out.

[parkcityboyx]

didn't 96 come with hydraulic lifters, that were not adjustable?
anyways just went though your whole thread, and it's awesome to see ya sticking it out.


did you check out that site i posted? it shows exactly whats up with the lifters

[subie/legacy]

Yeah I checked it out after I posted, sorry. I now see what you were talking about. I have that same problem, thats why I asked.
thanks for the link. It know gives me a good idea on what I need to do.

keep up the good work

[parkcityboyx]

^^no prob. good luck with it, its not too hard of a deal.

now theres a bit of a noise on the drivers side when i break, turn the wheel, and when i hit bumps. kind of a knocking clanging noise. the ball joint is ok as we can tell when we jacked it up. but there was some give in the tie rod, and we think its going to take replacing the steering rack and pinion. this probably happened during the accident and we arent seeing affects until now.

we are going to go ahead and order the rack and pinion, unless anyone has any other ideas... maybe like adjusting the steering. idont if you can though.

[parkcityboyx]

anyone have a ball park of what it may cost to do new suspension and springs all the way around???? not needing top of the line stuff :smt023

i know my car is 15 years old so i am really just trying to prevent a bunch of things continually goin wrong with my suspension.

thanks guys

a solid, yet affordable setup would be the kgb gr2 struts with either eibach or H&R springs..

im pleased with it :D

struts F&R was roughly $270 shipped
springs - roughly $300

[parkcityboyx]

a solid, yet affordable setup would be the kgb gr2 struts with either eibach or H&R springs..

im pleased with it :D

struts F&R was roughly $270 shipped
springs - roughly $300



where would you recommend buying them from, a certain site you could direct me to?

[Zac]

I bought my Tein H-techs off of ebay for $250

[parkcityboyx]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I dont know for sure yet guys, BUT, there is a beautiful 2005 2.5 GT in my area for sale. Somewhat in my pricerange if i can sell my car.

I got to say im confused right now, because this GT blows my mind, but then i absolutely LOVE my subaru, and after this last fix with my CV Joint needing some grease, my car is in pristine condition. i love it!!!!!

anybody interested? there is still a lot of upgrades and mods left to be done. still a great project, and its a beautiful car. Interior looks brand new, literally. everything has been done to get it back in perfect condition. any advice?

I dont know exactly what to do, but i checked KBB today on my car, and its looking like a fair asking price would be right around $3700? thats with the upgrades, wheels, and run-flat tires


CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG!!!!! AND ESPECIALLY IF IM THINKING WRONG TO DO THIS!!!!??

[Zac]

well if you can safely afford the 05 GT then why not?

[Navi271]

If you can sell yours and be guaranteed to get the GT then yeah I'd do it. Nothing would suck more than to sell your car and find out the other car was already gone.
Those LGTs are freakin sweet, got some friends that have some and they are NICE to ride in.

At the same time tho.... I probably couldn't sell my car because it is WAY too personalized to ME. Even if the 05 has a turbo, your car has Delta Cams and all that engine work which not many legacy's have. Its up to you in the end but I don't think I could do it, the car you have has a lot more life in it...

[parkcityboyx]

ya i mean, i know i shouldnt give up the opportunity to get this 05 GT, but its tuff if im not going to be able to sell my car for a good price. or just sell it period. cause i definitely love it and wouldnt mind keeping it and continue to mod it out, but then i really want this GT, i could probably get it for around 9500, it has 95,000 miles on it.

DOES THAT SOUND LIKE A GOOD DEAL??? OR SHOULD I STICK WITH WHAT I GOT??

[httrdd]

I would say that is a pretty good deal. The 05+ LGTs are going to be gas hogs compared to your 2.2. Unless you go turbo you will not reach the 265hp that the 05s have without a shit ton of money. A little modding and you have a 300 hp car that was normally 0-60 in 5 seconds. :shock: :grin:

[parkcityboyx]

I would say that is a pretty good deal. The 05+ LGTs are going to be gas hogs compared to your 2.2. Unless you go turbo you will not reach the 265hp that the 05s have without a shit ton of money. A little modding and you have a 300 hp car that was normally 0-60 in 5 seconds. :shock: :grin:


Yeah, this is true. I'm in the process right now of just trying to figure out what i want to do financially. if i want to go in debt a little? or if i want to just enjoy what i have right now and keep going with it and have no debt? i dont know. but ill keep you guys updated as i figure it out

[Zac]

I'm gonna go with the no debt thing.

Not sure what your situation is, are you at school? Living at home? Have a decent full time job?

[parkcityboyx]

im going to college. have a part time job. and not living at home

so ya no debt sounds good

[parkcityboyx]

In the process right now with changing out my steering rack and pinion, as well as my ball joints.

i should be customizing my stock grill, as well as purchasing an L7 grill.

ill have some pics for you guys later.

its right around the corner for my new paint job!!!! and my next mods will be some things from Group-A. Phenolic IM spacers; throttle body spacer; lightweight crank pulley.


I am very excite!!! :lol:

[parkcityboyx]

does anyone know if 05 struts and springs would bolt on to my 96 leggy?

and, if a 04 sti shift knob will fit?

[Lone_legacy]

does anyone know if 05 struts and springs would bolt on to my 96 leggy?

and, if a 04 sti shift knob will fit?

04 sti is a 6 speed knob, so nope. Which 05 struts are you thinking? If wrx, then yes.

[mike-tracy]

04 sti is a 6 speed knob, so nope. Which 05 struts are you thinking? If wrx, then yes.

Why wouldn't a STI shift knob work? I have the titanium shifter off an STI on my 5-speed Forester.

[Lone_legacy]

[quote="Lone_legacy":my1k386u]
04 sti is a 6 speed knob, so nope. Which 05 struts are you thinking? If wrx, then yes.

Why wouldn't a STI shift knob work? I have the titanium shifter off an STI on my 5-speed Forester.[/quote:my1k386u]

The sti titanium piston one has the lip on the bottom for the 5spd boot, whereas the factory 04 sti knob does not. Also, not sure that the tread pitch is the same between 5 and 6spd.

[mike-tracy]

[quote="mike-tracy":493ud925][quote="Lone_legacy":493ud925]
04 sti is a 6 speed knob, so nope. Which 05 struts are you thinking? If wrx, then yes.

Why wouldn't a STI shift knob work? I have the titanium shifter off an STI on my 5-speed Forester.[/quote:493ud925]

The sti titanium piston one has the lip on the bottom for the 5spd boot, whereas the factory 04 sti knob does not. Also, not sure that the tread pitch is the same between 5 and 6spd.[/quote:493ud925]

Good to know, thanks. I know that my titanium one has the same threading (I bought mine from an STI being returned to stock), but you bring up a good point about the shift boot for the oem shift knob.

[parkcityboyx]

ALRIGHT!!!!

Just purchased 03 WRX struts, springs, and tophats, fully assembled. 40k miles on them.


Project for this upcoming week:

-install new WRX suspension
-install new steering rack and pinion
-install new ball joints


and if anyone can help me to figure out which bushings i should change while im in there, i would appreciate it. and a link would be great too!!!!

[httrdd]

Lots of work done to the car man. Looks good! I have 02 Wrx struts and whitelines to put on my GT once my build is done. What kind of springs did you go with?

[parkcityboyx]

Lots of work done to the car man. Looks good! I have 02 Wrx struts and whitelines to put on my GT once my build is done. What kind of springs did you go with?

thanks man! im stoked for you to get those struts on! bc i def cant wait :grin: . im trying to decide wether or not i want to lower it. i need some help on deciding. any recommendations? if i did i would probably go with eibachs maybe. but def help me to figure if i should or not. right now it would just be the stock WRX springs

[parkcityboyx]

Well replaced my transaxle gear oil and diff gear oil.

Ordered:
-03 WRX struts and springs
-3/8" spacers
-steering rack bushings
-diff bushings
-sway bar bushings
-rear bumper GT lip/skirt add on
-ball joints
-steering rack and pinion


Paint job in progress :)

^ what size swaybar is the bushings for? front or rear?

[chuckthefuk]

mmmm bushings

hmm didn't we establish that 3/8 spacers may be a tad to thin for the wagon? Like i said Lone_Legacy has them on his sedan and his ride height is good.

[parkcityboyx]

mmmm bushings

hmm didn't we establish that 3/8 spacers may be a tad to thin for the wagon? Like i said Lone_Legacy has them on his sedan and his ride height is good.

ya, but then i would have to buy new stud kit. and dont you have to tear down the strut to replace the stud's? or no?

[parkcityboyx]

whenever i accelerate or slow down, my wagon hatch or my rear area vibrates violently. does anyone have this problem too? what could it be?

[99gtlimited]

rear diff bushings, rear crossmember bushings shot... hatch not being closed... ....

[b5a4]

Could be warped rotors too but brightons have rear drums dont they :smt021

[99gtlimited]

^^ plus he didn't mention anything about braking or turning, just accel and decel...

[chuckthefuk]

whenever i accelerate or slow down, my wagon hatch or my rear area vibrates violently. does anyone have this problem too? what could it be?

1) Stock Emergency Jack is not secured. Rattling around.. (secure it!!!)
2) Exhaust is hitting rear sub frame this is usually the hangers fault.. dried out and not doing its job. (wiggle the muffler around and listen for the rattle/banging.
3) Your hatch handle is not in the neutral position. This happens when they start to rust and stick in the open position. When you lock your car the latch locks but the handle is in the open position so the hatch bangs back and forth (within a few mm's) even though the latch is locked. Common on most 95-99 wagons. (Lubricate the handle and make sure it goes to the neutral position)
4) Like "99gtlimited" said your rear end bushings are toast. Replace to stock if you want normal feel. Replace with aftermarket or solid bushings for a more rigid violent feel :-D

-Chuck

[parkcityboyx]

my car has been doing great! its ridiculous the kind of gains ive made with the engine mods. SO much different from before the rebuild. its been about 1500 miles since the build and im starting to be able to step on it a little bit and not be afraid. and the other day i was playing around in a street/dirt upcoming development, and when i hit 2500rpm's it feels like a turbo spooling up and it guns. the torque just makes the drive and acceleration amazing! i beat my friends 96 mustang gt, in the street section of this development.

if this is how good it is now, i cant wait to get my engine management done, with the PP6 from rallitek. i think this that mod will really make my cams go even crazier. my car will be unstop-able in the dirt, torque is your best friend in a rally race!!! :grin: i think im going to try and start a rally club down here in florida.

im just amazed by my car and what its putting out :smt007

[httrdd]

my car has been doing great! its ridiculous the kind of gains ive made with the engine mods. SO much different from before the rebuild. its been about 1500 miles since the build and im starting to be able to step on it a little bit and not be afraid. and the other day i was playing around in a street/dirt upcoming development, and when i hit 2500rpm's it feels like a turbo spooling up and it guns. the torque just makes the drive and acceleration amazing! i beat my friends 96 mustang gt, in the street section of this development.

if this is how good it is now, i cant wait to get my engine management done, with the PP6 from rallitek. i think this that mod will really make my cams go even crazier. my car will be unstop-able in the dirt, torque is your best friend in a rally race!!! :grin: i think im going to try and start a rally club down here in florida.

im just amazed by my car and what its putting out :smt007

Yea I do not think you are going to take a mustang unless it is just off of the line. If you can I want to see some dyno numbers! :grin:

[Reason]

I'll have my cams in my car this week, I can't wait to see what the hype is about. Hopefully I can get dyno numbers soon after.

[parkcityboyx]

my car has been doing great! its ridiculous the kind of gains ive made with the engine mods. SO much different from before the rebuild. its been about 1500 miles since the build and im starting to be able to step on it a little bit and not be afraid. and the other day i was playing around in a street/dirt upcoming development, and when i hit 2500rpm's it feels like a turbo spooling up and it guns. the torque just makes the drive and acceleration amazing! i beat my friends 96 mustang gt, in the street section of this development.

if this is how good it is now, i cant wait to get my engine management done, with the PP6 from rallitek. i think this that mod will really make my cams go even crazier. my car will be unstop-able in the dirt, torque is your best friend in a rally race!!! :grin: i think im going to try and start a rally club down here in florida.

im just amazed by my car and what its putting out :smt007

Yea I do not think you are going to take a mustang unless it is just off of the line. If you can I want to see some dyno numbers! :grin:

haha, ya thats what i thought, but in this small street/dirt development the straight aways are short and the corners are tight. we set a little course up, and ran it a few times, and all three times i beet him. he was pissed a four banger beat his V8.

and to anser the question about the dyno, there isnt a 4 wheel drive dyno within an hour of me. i live in south florida- go figure. :-(
i want to make it to one soon though

[parkcityboyx]

alright guys im a little confused...

whenever i start my engine in the morning, or when it is cold, or has been sitting for a little while, a huge cloud of smoke comes out of the exhaust. now this only continues for about 2 or 3 seconds after the big cloud of smoke. then it goes right back to just clear fine exhaust. its running fine other then some engine noise(which im going to upload a recording of the noise later today). but im pretty sure its just regular old boxer engine noise. nothing crazy. anyway, i just really want to know if anyone else has had this problem and what it could be. my father, and one of my friends think its just condensation in the piping being burned and pushed out the back. idk. i do live in florida..

any input??

[chuckthefuk]

Is the smoke coming from the muffler or under the car. If its coming from the underside then you may have a leak thats saturating the exhaust pipes and burning off when you start the car. Exampe rear main seal is leaking onto the cats and burning off on first startup.

What color is the smoke?

Blue = Burning Oil
White = Burning Coolant.

Last time I checked "water" or "condensation" escaping the combustion chamber will never look like smoke. Maybe steem or a light haze.


I'v never experienced this personally but my friend just went through this with his supra. His valve seals were leaking which causes a small pool of oil to sit on his piston. When he fired it up in the morning it would shoot out blue smoke for 2-5 mins and then go back to normal.

Its possible your head gasket can be leaking "slightly" but I coudn't tell you.

Also you said you rebuilt the motor.. how many clicks have you driven since the build? All the oil/grease/finger prints from assembly tend to burn off within the first 1000km.

Cheers

-Chuck

[parkcityboyx]

hey thanks for the respond Chuck!

the smoke is coming from the muffler. it is not any color, just a thick fog, and could only describe it has smoke. it def smells like burning something, i dont know about heavy burning oil though. and i have about 1500 miles on it give or take.

i look under and i cant see any leaks. at either had.

maybe a valve thing


response greatly appreciated!

[chuckthefuk]

Then its probably just moisture sitting in your exhaust system and "fogging" out in the morning on start up. You can tell if it smells like oil.. its strong...

If your wondering if its coolant coming out put your hand behind the muffler for a minute then check if your hand is wet. Does it smell sweet? If so then its coolant. If not then its just basic emissions
-Chuck

-Chuck

[parkcityboyx]

thank you chuck. ill let you know in the morning

[parkcityboyx]

heres my engine noise BTW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GumMIelaL0A

i think its just exhaust noise, but you guys tell me. it runs amazing.

[parkcityboyx]

any thoughts?

[parkcityboyx]

?

[Navi271]

yeah, not really sure.. sounds like some extreme valve chatter maybe?

You should do the right thing and ignore it until it just goes away... lol

[parkcityboyx]

yeah, not really sure.. sounds like some extreme valve chatter maybe?

You should do the right thing and ignore it until it just goes away... lol

haha, its soooo hard to do that. but ya, im just going to that. i kill myself thinking about it lmao :smt005

[Navi271]

lol i was kinda kidding, but if the car is running fine, no CELs, nothing out of the ordinary then I might just keep an ear on it, to make sure it doesn't get worse.
I'm wondering if it's supposed to sound different due to different cams from stock?

[parkcityboyx]

heres recent pics of my car...

sitting out front of work
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_0133-1.jpg

after i finished my new custom GT grille
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_0138-1.jpg

[parkcityboyx]

OH i love my LEGY.. obviously..

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0161-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0176-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0189-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0217-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0220-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0223-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/IMG_0228-1.jpg
^ i think this one is my favorite ^ it looks like its out of a 1996 car magazine trying to show how bad ass legacy's are :grin:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0231-1.jpg

[parkcityboyx]

got all my parts in

[parkcityboyx]

02 - 03 WRX upgraded suspension
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0278-1.jpg

3/8" paranoid fabrication saggy butt spacers. Whiteline performance steering rack bushings.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0286-1.jpg

[Lone_legacy]

Nice! Can't wait to see how the stance turns out. What springs did you go with again?

[parkcityboyx]

Nice! Can't wait to see how the stance turns out. What springs did you go with again?


ya me too! im hoping it stands good! im anxious to see.

i have 02-03 WRX struts and springs

king? swift? intrax?

[parkcityboyx]

just the stock wrx struts and springs. my budget is REALLY tight right now. so in the near future(after i see the stance of my car), i will be upgrading my springs. but im pretty sure there going to be a badass improvement for now :grin:

[parkcityboyx]

ok, got my 02 wrx struts installed! handles great, BUT, my rear sits in a perfect spot(stance wise), AND my front sits high!

its not toooooo bad, but i really know i am going to want to do something about it.

**** has anyone had this problem, if so howd you fix it?

**** im thinking im just going to lower the front with lowering springs, is that ok?


thank you for the input!

[parkcityboyx]

^ I have a pretty tight budget as well. Help!

[httrdd]

Are the rear struts for a wagon or sedan? If for the sedan you will have a problem being that you have more weight in the rear.

[parkcityboyx]

They are for a sedan. But they sit perfectly fine and how i want the rear to sit.

My question is about the front^^^

it is higher then i want it to be. My question was.. Would it be a problem if I lowered the front about an inch with some lowering springs?!**

[httrdd]

Since the are sedan springs the rear will sit low and pull the front up higher. Not really sure if lowering springs will make a difference with performance, but should work.

[parkcityboyx]

I mean isn't it normal sometimes to lower just the front or just the back?

[parkcityboyx]

I mean isn't it normal sometimes to lower just the front or just the back?

[httrdd]

I am talking about weight shift. Wait for other to chime in I might be going down the wrong path.

[parkcityboyx]

ok, got my 02 wrx struts installed! handles great, BUT, my rear sits in a perfect spot(stance wise), AND my front sits high!

its not toooooo bad, but i really know i am going to want to do something about it.

**** has anyone had this problem, if so howd you fix it?

**** im thinking im just going to lower the front with lowering springs, is that ok?


thank you for the input!


^ok

[parkcityboyx]

Help^^^

the fronts have a higher arc over the wheel so although it may be 100% level, the arc'll make the front appear higher

[parkcityboyx]

the fronts have a higher arc over the wheel so although it may be 100% level, the arc'll make the front appear higher

i know that. i just need to know, if its going to be ok if i lower my front with lowering springs????

[Lone_legacy]

It will be ok in the sense that your stance will level out and it wont be unsafe. If you stiffen up the front and not the rear, however, that may cause some handling issues. (ie. plowing understeer) wrx springs are pretty soft in the rear. Nothing a big RSB wont fix.

I don't know how you are going to find front lowering springs though. I'd just buy a set of lowering springs and drop F&R. Are you doing the install yourself?

[parkcityboyx]

RSB?

if i lower the front and rear, wont the stance still be the same?? cause right now the rear is WAY lower then the front. i want to even out, ya know?

ill probably have it done at my shop since im crunching on time before i move..

[TGX4776]

tire rack sells a kit that does what you want it to but it's 229.

[TGX4776]

springs only

[parkcityboyx]

ya i dont have 229. and i dont know. im actually starting to like the way the stance looks. lol. it looks REALLY agressive, and like its going to kill the car next to it.

im half considering just leaving it like it is. its completely level, alignment is perfect. it doesnt cause any harm at all.

[TGX4776]

yeah... I wish I did. cause I know I would do it right away.... maybe this summer.

[Lone_legacy]

ya i dont have 229. and i dont know. im actually starting to like the way the stance looks. lol. it looks REALLY agressive, and like its going to kill the car next to it.

im half considering just leaving it like it is. its completely level, alignment is perfect. it doesnt cause any harm at all.


Let's see some pics of the stance

[parkcityboyx]

theyll be up very soon

[parkcityboyx]

New stance
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0296-1.jpg

old exhaust system
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0300-1.jpg

wrapping
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0302-2.jpg

some of the weight taken off! damn heat shields
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0306-1.jpg

NEW exhaust system. heat shields gone, heat wrapped headers, 2.25 cat back for optimum breathing :grin:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0309-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0304-1.jpg

before when i would shift, rpms would lag getting up. now it just freaking rips and breathes AMAZING.

[httrdd]

Looks good. Can't believe that you cammed the car without a better exhaust in the beginning! Now you are finding out what the cams feel like once let loose.!

[parkcityboyx]

oh ya bro. i have some other mods coming very soon as well ;)

[TGX4776]

sound clip?

[ESSYMOND]

howd you get that exhaust to fit?

you wrapped your headers with them still on the car? haha :D

[parkcityboyx]

Sound clip will be up soon.

I have a quick question.. Do we need a wheel puller for our cars to pull our crank pulley in replacing it with the LW pulley???? I just moved and I left my wheel puller back home, I don't want to start the project not having the wheel puller

[httrdd]

Nope just a breaker bar and a chain strap wrench.

[parkcityboyx]

Nope just a breaker bar and a chain strap wrench.

thanks mangg! im going to get it done first thing in the morning. and ill document it and post pics... ive been doing so much to my car lately. haha, wait till you see how much i have to post.. :grin:

[httrdd]

Cool man I keep flowing the build! You have put together some really nice mods for the car. After all is done you need to put the ride on a dyno to see what numbers you are making with that 2.2!

[parkcityboyx]

thanks man! you can agree with me, its just amazing working on cars, especially on our own cars we have a connection with. ive been following your build too. wait till you see these two mods im doing tomorrow.. im hoping they do what they say they will.. ill right my honest review of them!

[parkcityboyx]

Moved today 2 hours north to transfer to the University of Central Florida in orlando. SO before i left i needed to do some things to my car yesterday...... :) .......

changed the oil.. of course. marvel mystery oil is THE best to BTW :)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/securedownload51-1.jpg

and did some restoration POP'n work..
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/securedownload61-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/securedownload9-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/securedownload71-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/securedownload41-1.jpg


BEFORE...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0296-1.jpg


AFTERRR...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/securedownload31-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/securedownload1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/securedownload10-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/securedownload2-1.jpg

i love my leggy :) she's starting to look pretty badass

those side pieces used to be a jacked up grey color that looked horrible. They POP way more now. looks almost like a different car.

just wanted to give my car some needed love.. took a long ass time and was teetious.. but it was worth it.

well more pics and mods up tomorrow!!!!

[TGX4776]

Lip and skirts next? they'd look delicious in black.

[parkcityboyx]

yes of course! i just need to find some side skirts and a rear bumper lip for a wagon. then we are in business

[parkcityboyx]

today...

really wanted to get my Agency Power lightweight crank pulley installed.. took about 15 minutes

BEFORE
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0329-1.jpg


AFTER
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/IMG_0330-1.jpg


looks badass. and some killer throttle response, felt horsepower increase, and the torque has improved dramatically :grin: :grin: :grin:

[httrdd]

Not sure if it gives you a hp increase, but it does help spool faster which mean faster acceleration! If you think you could cut a wrx hood scoop into that hood it would give the car a whole different look! I can get you a picture of a red Leggy wagon with a wrx scoop on it! :smt025

[TGX4776]

Man, now I can't wait to buy my group a pulley and install it. How hard was getting the bolt off?

[subie/legacy]

This car has givin you quite the run around.. good to see you can finally start getting the wants on the car instead of the needs.
I'm surprised that the wrx suspension didn't lower your car more, don't get me wrong it looks good.
I'll be on the look out for that sound clip, and maybe a video of this beast in action.. :wink:

TGX4776-Not to hard.. put car in 5th, set ebrake, 22mm socket, and breaker bar. long pipe if needed for extra leverage.

[TGX4776]

Great all i need are the tools lol.

[anothernord]

I used a 6 foot rake handle, and hung all my weight on the end to take my crank pulley bolt off, so be ready for a battle.

[TGX4776]

well all 300lbs of me should be able to pull it off then.

[parkcityboyx]

thanks you guys for all the input. ive been having a lot of fun with it lately and getting a lot of work done on it.

all the comments and input you can come up with are appreciated!! ^ and yes i would LOVE to see a red wagon with a wrx hood scoop!

[parkcityboyx]

im really wanting to invest into a computer piggy back for my leggy. ive heard and know a little about the PP6. how hard is it to install these things? i know engine management will strongly add to the cam work i have done to my newly rebuilt engine

please respond! :grin:

[anothernord]

All you have to do to install the PP6, or any piggyback EMS, is read a wiring diagram, and solder. It took me 1.5 hours, taking my time.

[parkcityboyx]

All you have to do to install the PP6, or any piggyback EMS, is read a wiring diagram, and solder. It took me 1.5 hours, taking my time.


what did you get from the PP6 again? what kind of gains? and what is the best one for our cars?

[anothernord]

The PP6 is a piggyback ECU that allows you to adjust fuel and pull ignition timing. I used it for my supercharger setup, and it worked fine. I just added some fuel up top. As for gains, you won't see more than 10-15 HP, but I guess that's something when you're N/A.

[parkcityboyx]

where do you think the best place to pick up a PP6 from?

http://www.subimods.com/rallitek-p6-ecu ... odels.html (http://www.subimods.com/rallitek-p6-ecu-1999-2004-models.html) ?????

[anothernord]

I'd buy one used, you could probably get one in the $250-300 range. I'd also look at the Greddy Emanage Blue, and the Apexi S-AFC

[Zac]

My single port UEL headers are for sale if you want them :)

[parkcityboyx]

this is the right group n mount for our cars right? its a 5 speed sti mount...

http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?

[TGX4776]

Yes I believe that all Subaru 5 speed mounts work with all 5 speed Subarus

[Airgne]

yes they work.

[parkcityboyx]

ok sweet thanks guys!

[parkcityboyx]

anyone know if this would fit onto our screw on shift knobs?

http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant ... _Code=3000 (http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=355&Product_Code=COB213350&Category_Code=3000)

[Zac]

no you need a 5mt shift knob

[parkcityboyx]

Thanks Zac.. Can you answer my PM?! Haha :)

[Zac]

sorry dude in the process of moving

[parkcityboyx]

well dont get rid of those parts. i want to buy them from you! :]

[Zac]

Bad news, I broke the rear lip while trying to take it off and the brakes are just seized on there and I dont want to deal with them. I'm starting to rip off all the aftermarket parts off of my silver wagon then a wrecker is coming to pick up both and turn them into little cubes to put them out of their misery :(

[parkcityboyx]

well, atleast keep the wagon wing for me. im deff interested in that!!!

[Zac]

yup took it off today. Might be able to ship it out next week.

[parkcityboyx]

good stufff! have money in hand!

[Zac]

PM me

[parkcityboyx]

PM'd

[Reason]

Part the whole car out, keep parts floating around!

[parkcityboyx]

Part the whole car out, keep parts floating around!


agreed

[parkcityboyx]

PM me


zac wheres that pm reply? lol

[parkcityboyx]

installed my Group-N STi Transmission mount!!!! :) shifts nice!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/P1020687sized-1.jpg

[LiftedGT]

WOW. What a journey so far. I congratulate you on your patience, or at least endurance. It's looking great. Killer rims and touch up.

[parkcityboyx]

man i have been OOC for while!!! I just spent about 2 hours catching up with everything on here, seeing familiar old projects etc. Hope everyone is doing well!!

[httrdd]

Welcome back! Updates?

[rhdlegacydrvnguy]

DUDE YOUR LEGGY IS BEAUTIFUL !! I own a '96 RHD legacy , same color. I'm going through the same kinda problems your have, wanting to get stuff done, not have the funds to do it , and once you get the funds something else comes up. Dude keep up the good work !

[parkcityboyx]

help me out with this!!

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=23362 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=23362)

[parkcityboyx]

Had a great long deep clean car wash today after camping in Denton Texas!