httrdd's 99 LGT H6 S/C'd Go Faster Project! 1/10 New vid!

[httrdd]

Hey everyone new gear head here with a black on black 99 LGT Limited. I traded my truck straight up on this car. The KBB was about the same on my truck and his car, but I made out way better. The body is high with 158,000 miles, but the engine and tran have 89,000. I am a muscle car guy by heart, but it is nice to own a great AWD car that will respond great with mods. So far I have been working on the paint and body of the car. I washed it twice and hand dried. Clayed the car for about an hour or two and cleaned the wheels. These are the best pictures for now until I get some better days/sunlight for my good camera.

This is when I first got it.
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New snow pics.

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[httrdd]

Couple of things I have to work on. The wheels are ok, but the front drivers is starting to rust. I figured I will spray them or powdercoat them. I want to go tinted silver outside and go with the original gold on the inside.
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These are the multiple scratches that I found on the car after claying it.

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Rear rust spot that I have to fix that I hear is on all these subies after time.

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Dont ask what this ring around the sun roof is, cause I have no idea.

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All Meguires products being used for the paint. I have ScratchX 2.0 first, then Ultimate compound, and last NXT liquid wax. Interior is now done with Armor All. More pics and updates to come.

[eekay]

Looking real good, man! Congrats on the purchase. You'll love that car (I have the same one but silver.)



Dont ask what this ring around the sun roof is, cause I have no idea.

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These are marks on the paint from a sunroof wind deflector. They came with them stock along with the hood wind/bug deflector. I removed mine and had the same marks. :-( Nothing a little buffing or re-painting won't fix though!

[httrdd]

Thanks man I will have to check yours out. I hope to build the engine to a lower compression and put some spool in.

I might have to google more pics of the sun roof deflector and decide if I want one or not.

[Zac]

very nice :)

welcome to the wonderful world of subaru and AWD!

[httrdd]

Thanks! :smt023 :smt006

Forgot to add it has a wepon-r intake and a crappy looking aftermarket exhaust.

[httrdd]

Worked on the buffing and waxing today and let me tell you I hate doing cars by hand! :shock: Here are some pics after washing, claying, and buffing the car. I cannot believe it is the same scratched up bad paint swirl car that I bought.

Here are some front, back and side reflection shots. Don't forget this is before the wax. Those pics will be there tomorrow.

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[hallowpoint]

wish my car looked that clean, great base to start modding

[httrdd]

Thanks man I just really wanted to get the scratches taken care of since the old owner did not give a crap.

[httrdd]

After waxing and finding some good light!

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[eekay]

Looks very clean! Good wax job. :razz:

[impreza_GC8]

Very nice detail work. I need to do that same thing with my Impreza.

[httrdd]

Dont get me wrong, I will be the first to go and get her dirty, but it is nice to keep a clean protected paint job every once in a while! Any of you guys feel the same or do you like to cake on the mud? :grin:

[eekay]

Dont get me wrong, I will be the first to go and get her dirty, but it is nice to keep a clean protected paint job every once in a while! Any of you guys feel the same or do you like to cake on the mud? :grin:
I keep my car as clean as I possibly can. However, that doesn't mean I won't get it dirty either. I like to have fun, but once fun time is over, the car is cleaned up nice and neat. \o/

[httrdd]

I'm gonna try and fit a 3" Wrx borla exhaust n my car so stand by. Just picked it up for dirt!

[httrdd]

Here are the differences between the two. All hangers wok except the one closest to the flang. Bending that one tomorrow. A bunch of you say that you loose power, but I will have to test it for myself. Doing a backflow test too. Sound really amazing though.

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Added a 10" piece to make the exhaust work for the car.

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[Zac]

run some UELs while you're at it

[strat81]

Rear rust spot that I have to fix that I hear is on all these subies after time.

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that spot is usually caused by the mud/grime/dirt/etc that gets caught behind the piece of weatherstripping that subaru attaches to the lip of the wheel well. (you can see it in the pic. looks like the rear corner of it is hanging down a bit right by the quarter panel/rear bumper seam) i've removed those two strips on all the subaru's i've owned and it helps to keep that from occuring.

nice bd! can't wait to hear some exhaust clips of the exhaust.

[httrdd]

run some UELs while you're at it

Planning on it! :smt025

[httrdd]

I do not think I lost power going from a 2" bosal catback (stock replacement) to the 3". I would say I gained power and it feels like it is not as restricted. I was able to chirp the tires (auto) today whick I was not able to do until today. The backflow test will tell along with a vacuum test. The ride with this thing was amazing! I need to get a sound clip for you all. Here is a picture installed at night. Looking for the best set of headders for performance and not sound (I have enough of that). This car is going to be mean after the heads and cams are done.

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Next to come this week is pair of JDM projector headlights, MSD ignition, ngk plugs and wires, and more! :twisted:

[httrdd]

that spot is usually caused by the mud/grime/dirt/etc that gets caught behind the piece of weatherstripping that subaru attaches to the lip of the wheel well. (you can see it in the pic. looks like the rear corner of it is hanging down a bit right by the quarter panel/rear bumper seam) i've removed those two strips on all the subaru's i've owned and it helps to keep that from occuring.

nice bd! can't wait to hear some exhaust clips of the exhaust.

When the weather gets better I am going to bondo that and spray it. Also doing the wheels black with gold lip and inside!

[httrdd]

0-70 on the backroads. Don't forget I am not running 100% due to me needing wires and plugs causing misfires.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUpzbbcPXS4

Idle clip and showing the hangers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo_MRoXr ... re=channel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo_MRoXr2m8&feature=channel)

[1996Battlewagon]

Crap on a cracker, did you notice what went past you at the end of your 0-70 run video!!!!!!! Kinda neato.

Sounds good man! And if you're getting headers, are you getting UEL or EL?

[httrdd]

Yea it was another legacy that went past. No sure what type of headders and cat I will get. I need to do some research.

[eekay]

Yea it was another legacy that went past. No sure what type of headders and cat I will get. I need to do some research.
I would most definitely go with UEL headers. Otherwise, your car will sound like a Honder. BeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEE! With UEL's, you'll get a much more rugged and aggressive sound all the way around. Like a more THUMP-THUMP-THUMP-THUMP large engine sound.

[httrdd]

Thanks for the info eekay! I fugured that is why people buy the uels. As far as performance, is there any difference between the two?

[1996Battlewagon]

Yep. UELs, even though they sound soooooooooo badass, are actually more restrictive than ELs. It's the design of the piping that makes the air flow easier on ELs. There's a graph on this site somewhere that shows it. I'll try to find it.

[httrdd]

JDM Projectors ordered and on the way along with UEL headers that I am going to spray and wrap! I am going to wake up the neighborhood! :shock:

Going to take new pics and a better sound clip after I install. :smt029

[ESSYMOND]

where did you get UEL headers?

[httrdd]

Rs25.com. I bought them with OEM gaskets and shipping for 90 bucks! That means I paid $50 for the used headers. I searched for weeks to find a good deal and then these came along. Can't wait for them to arrive.

I am on somewhat of a budget n/a build. Whick means that the less I spend the more I buy! :smt016

[ESSYMOND]

The UEL headers fit for what car?

[httrdd]

Impreza 2.5 n/a.

[httrdd]

:smt026 :grin:

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[httrdd]

Headers came in this weekend! :grin: I am going to wire wheel them and heat protect spray them tonight then wrap them some other day. Will update with pics.

[httrdd]

I cleaned up and prepped the headers before painting with high temperature silicon paint.

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After work tomorrow I am going to throw these suckers on! :cool: Sux that I wont be able to start it til the afternoon of the next day. Don't want to wake the neighbors next to me. :smt011

[dplacencia]

You should do several coats...

[Zac]

fuck the neibours, I drove around the block a couple of times with just my uel headers on, no cats no catback, it was awesome! :D:D

[99gtlimited]

fuck the neibours, I drove around the block a couple of times with just my uel headers on, no cats no catback, it was awesome! :D:D

When i pulled my headers the first time I did this too, in the middle of Seattle. Loudest thing I'm sure my neighbors have heard in a long time...

Headers look good, but definetely do a couple coats with the silicone (I'm assuming you're gonna wrap them?).

[httrdd]

Yea, but the baby will be asleep and I live really close to the other houses and I have to get out at like 600 to go to work. My garage is up my skiny driveway in the back. I figure I will just tale the Xterra to work and wait impaciently for the work day to end!

BTW I am going to do several coats of paint. Is heat wraping really worth while? I mean almost 50 bucks for the stuff at Advanced Auto. Is the gain that much better?

[99gtlimited]

short answer... yes

it will sound much better, and seems to make a difference in low end- since it keeps the exhaust velocity up with the better heat retention.

It's not like the headers are that expensive, so why not make them as good as you possibly can? The wrapping really isn't that hard, and you can get 50' on amazon.com for around $42 I think.

[Huffer]

Are those knockoff Borlas or the genuine Borla? If they're real Borla, the sidewalls should be thick enough to avoid the "sewing machine" sound that the thinner speedyrace/a2inc/ebay knockoffs suffer from.

[httrdd]

Not even sure of the brand. There is no plate or it is not stamped anywhere that I can see. I would say it is a knockoff brand since they feel thin. I am going to just put them on and when I get more money together (since I am buying plugs, wires, and fuel filter.) I will take them off and wrap them. I just want to get them on! I am putting them on tonight, so expect a sound clip tomorrow afternoon.

[Reason]

Are those knockoff Borlas or the genuine Borla? If they're real Borla, the sidewalls should be thick enough to avoid the "sewing machine" sound that the thinner speedyrace/a2inc/ebay knockoffs suffer from.

FALSE.. I have Genuine Borla headers and had that sound. When I wrapped them it was quieter and the exhaust note changes. I highly recommend wrapping headers. From here on out every car I own will have wrapped headers. I'm also considering doing it to my motorcycle header.

[99gtlimited]

+1

I agree with reason. Even if you don't hear that "leaking/sewing machine" sound, the wrap can have significant benefits, and for only $40-$50, it's well worth it IMHO.

My exhaust note changed significantly after wrapping, and I don't think I would ever want to go back now.

[dplacencia]

i heat wrapped my headers too. i can put my hand on it while it runs and it wont burn me..

[99gtlimited]

^ just don't get fiberglass slivers, they suck!

[Huffer]

I have Borlas, no sewing machine sound. I'm not wrapping my headers - too much winter salt/water to warrant the additional wear and tear. If anything I'll be fitting an underengine plate sometime...

[httrdd]

I have Borlas, no sewing machine sound. I'm not wrapping my headers - too much winter salt/water to warrant the additional wear and tear. If anything I'll be fitting an underengine plate sometime...

Was it still a significant gain in power and sound without it being wraped?

[Huffer]

Sure. I mean, you're only getting 3-5hp with the headers, realistically. But the sound is nice. Low and rumbly.

[99gtlimited]

yeah and without a good exhaust system behind them and an improved intake the difference in power is negligible, not likely to get much out of them alone.

[httrdd]

Headers are on and let me tell you.............. :shock: . It brought out the true Boxer rumble! I fogot my usb, so I am trying to upload the vid now! :cool:

[redlegacygt]

good deal. headers make the car sound awesome thats for sure...

[httrdd]

Pics look horrible, but they are of some snow fun tonght with the new headers.

Sorry no sound clip until tomorrow when I pick up my USB from work.

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[httrdd]

:grin:

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

You need good speakers to catch the tone of the exhaust. Sounds way better in person, but my Storm camera does not catch the bass.

[httrdd]

My MSD is on the way!

[B's Legacy Wagon]

Great ride and vid's. i am new to the community and been checking these out all day thanks guys.

[httrdd]

Thanks bud they get more fun everytime you mod them!

[B's Legacy Wagon]

so are the borla UEL headers the best to look/shop for or are there diffrent manufactures out there? i was thinking of doing the borlas my self but was hoping some one had a link to places to get them.(2000 legacy wagon L) ofcourse i would like them cheap as possible but i dont whant to buy knock off stuff, would rather pay good money for top notch stuff and not have problems with thinkness/compatability/corosion protection etc.

[99gtlimited]

^^^ to be honest, the borla's are not that much better quality than the knockoff's, but they do come with the borla million mile warranty.

[httrdd]

You need to search for 2.2l headers. But what I have read the knock offs welds on the flange hold better, but that is not always the case. For the price and what they do I would go with the knockoffs or have something custom made and wrap and spray them. Both are stainless steel.

[B's Legacy Wagon]

ok cool started searching around for borla's they have part # 17183 looks like they will fit the 2.2l and 2.5 they all look like they are the UEL type just by the looks?
price varied from 350-380 looked like Jeg's had them cheapest for 350. what i was currious about now like 3 of the web sites i looked at listed borla headers as race only not to use on street or highway saying that they do not have DOT/EPA type certificates?? but the other web sites dont mention this at all.
Will these make it hard for me to pass my DEQ(oregon version/smog quality testing) any ideas? i thought well i could always keep my old OEM ones they not broke and use them for DEQ testing it like every 2 years i think around here.

[httrdd]

New mods.

02 Wrx struts and top hats with whiteline springs.
Headgaskets :cry:

Looks like it is that time now. Going to start preping the engine to be lifted out. Doing all the work myself and maybe a buddy.

[Navi271]

aww that sucks.. gl with it!!!

otherwise the new suspension stuff sounds good

[d1giPhux]

While your in there man.. you might as well do any other seals / stuff that needs to get done. Better to pull the engine once, rather then have to do it a bunch of times.

[httrdd]

Yea man there are a couple of threads that I have been taking a look at. I wiill be changing anything that I can get to. A shame that the engine has 93000 on it and a head gasket has to go. Oh well better doing it now rather than later down the road while the emgine is apart.

I might just put in a lightweight pulley while the engine and pullies are out. =)

the struts and springs are going in during this down time. :cool:

[httrdd]

Looking for a eg33 now. I hope to get whole car I found really cheap with a set of 17" wheels. Got to go for a drive though. Not even sure the wheels will fit? He desperately needs it gone. Time to upgrade the power. I will be selling a lot of aftermarket and oem parts too

[StatGSR]

svx wheels wont fit legacys.... unless they are dual size wheels then they probably will have 5x100

[httrdd]

Thought so. They did look good though.

[99gtlimited]

so what's going on with the EG33? are you looking to swap it? or is this just for the SVX?

[httrdd]

S W A P! Looking to be one of the few on the road!

[httrdd]

If all goes well I should be getting a 92 svx pars car with a bad tranny on sunday! :smt026 It has about 97,000 on the engine. :smt029 That means I will be selling a lot of parts excluding the exhaust. Going to part out the 2.5. Already might have a buyer for the block. As soon as the car gets here I will be posting a for sale thread.

[derrick_]

whats wrong with the 2.5?

i've got a 99 lgt with a blown engine. =\

[httrdd]

Not much just head gaskets. I was going to pull the engine anyways, so I am just replacing it with something bigger and better. I know I will not get enough for the bad engine. My plan is just to part it out. Should make a little more that way and give a chance for people to fix theirs with my parts. Enine had only 93,000 on it after all and ran fine before the headgaskets.

Where are you located?

[derrick_]

Not much just head gaskets. I was going to pull the engine anyways, so I am just replacing it with something bigger and better. I know I will not get enough for the bad engine. My plan is just to part it out. Should make a little more that way and give a chance for people to fix theirs with my parts. Enine had only 93,000 on it after all and ran fine before the headgaskets.

Where are you located?

37664

northeast tip of TN

the engine in my car is completely dominated. camshafts are siezed, broken timing belt, who knows what else.

a decent engine needing a headgasket isn't terribly scary at the moment, haha.

/edit: does it matter if its mated to an automatic or a manual? mine is a stick.

[99gtlimited]

it doesn't matter AT or MT for any EJ series motor, so you're fine

[klix]

PM with how much and if it doesn't work out, I may be selling my similar miles eg33 with stage 2v7 modifications all already completed if the price is right... even more power FTW!

[httrdd]

You want me to break my stock tranny don't you? :lol: That would be more than a 2 hour drive for me. I will let you know if the deal falls through. I am trying like hell to get someone to help me tow it. I am just going to stop depending on others and just install a hitch on the xterra and go get it. I ws going to get one soon to pull by 18ft bass boat anywas.

Started the teardown to get the engine out. Pics are in my small two car garage. I rent a house so this is all I have for now. It works.

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[httrdd]

Teardown almost complete!
I am picking up the Svx tomorrow this time. All reservations are set! :smt026

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[mike-tracy]

Wow. This is gonna be quite the project. I'm watching this thread. :smile:

[1996Battlewagon]

^^+1 Good thing you already have a 3" exhaust for that 3.3liter monster!

[StatGSR]

^ technically, 3" would still be over sized for an NA 3.3

so will are you going to have a go at doing your own wiring or are you going to send it out?

[StatGSR]

also, i regret not spending more time to measure space for a radiator to see if i could find a cheap premade aluminum one to fit in there. i know misimoto lists all the dimensions for all the rads they sell. i will probably go that route when i refab mine. beats spending almost 500 on a custom one to get it to fit in without modifying the shit out of everything.

[httrdd]

I fucking hate uhaul! I drove 2 hours to pick up a trailer and the car and the basterds did not dig the trailer out and they closed early. I will fill you guys in later. I should get a free rental truck for all this bs hopefully! Car owner understood so we are going to try again!

[httrdd]

I pulled in with the Svx about 130am man am I tired!

Pics to follow!

[httrdd]

This is what I was after! 97,000 miles with new seals and gaskets all over. 240 horses of pure n/a power!

I feel really bad parting it out, but I will get nothing for a roller!

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Here she is!

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[02_Legacy]

If you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for the SVX?

[klix]

...more importantly, what are all those hoses running under the intake??? :smt017 reminds me of a hydrogen generator experiment.

[mike-tracy]

Man that SVX looks nice. Perfect candidate for a 5mt swap, too. :-(

[iampetro]

i forget why are you not just fixing up the SVX?

[klix]

...one of the SVX guys pointed out they are probably air horns :lol:

@iampetro
He needs 4 doors... personally letting by 5mt stg "2" ebony go is slowly killing me :smt022 but I'm gonna have to.

[httrdd]

I need to get this engine in quick! :smt007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-S2WdNqwEU

[StatGSR]

congrats on the purchase!

my vid is better tho....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW3ZDPyx_JY

[httrdd]

Yes it is.

[httrdd]

Me and a buddy tore the old beater engine out and made plans for the new one. I will have all of the wiring out tomorrow from the Legacy and then on to the Svx. I have a local guy on one of my sites that has ripped out numerous engines whole from other svxs, so it SHOULD go smooth and fast.

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[anothernord]

This looks awesome. I can't wait to see the results.

[httrdd]

Don't be surprised if I go your route down the road. Anyways the svx is 400 lbs heavier. I should be 0-60 in the high 6s with exhaust and perrin lwp. :)

[httrdd]

Here is an update. Engine is now out of the Svx. It took me and another guy about 3.5 hours to get it out. It would of been about and hour to an hour and a half less if the stupid exhaust bolt was not being stubborn and rounding off. I am currently removing power steering lines to make custom lines. I am replacing the seal on the tranny before I install the torque converter. Then the engine will be ready to drop in.

Here is some pics.

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[Navi271]

awesome! I've always wanted a turbo but have about the same hp as a wrx and being n/a is something I've recently become a fan of!
Can't wait to see the process and finished product

[subie/legacy]

does the svx motor bolt up the the ej series engine?
can't wait to see the final result.

[httrdd]

Everything bolts up mounting the engine to the tranny, but I believe there may be an adapter plate needed. I am researching that now. The power steering lines need to be specially modified from a hydraulics shop. The high pressure side is about a foot shorter. Wiring I can tell is going to be a pia.

[StatGSR]

^ adapter plate for what?

also you can take the high pressure line off the svx cross member and screw it into your cross member and it will work. thats all i did, had to cut a braket off the line that made it get in the way but it should work just fine. granted my PS is still bypassed for the time being but all i should really have to do is put in a pump and im ready to go.

can you do me a huge favor and take some up close pics of the coil wire plugs and how they are mounted? (the blue/green/gray on both sides of the engine) i need to get them undone on both the legacy and my other parts car and its a pain not being able to get good access and not being able to tell exactly how to get them free from the mounts.

Also before you drop in the motor, make sure that the set pins on the engine and tranny match up right, when we first dropped mine we found that my tranny had pins in the same spot as my engine so we had to pull the engine out again to pull out 2 of the pins.

[httrdd]

Not sure where I read about the adapter flex plate. I was looking at it and it seems that all sould match up. The pins look to be in the right place.

I will get you the pics as long as you keep giving me info :)

[httrdd]

^

also you can take the high pressure line off the svx cross member and screw it into your cross member and it will work. thats all i did, had to cut a braket off the line that made it get in the way but it should work just fine. granted my PS is still bypassed for the time being but all i should really have to do is put in a pump and im ready to go.

.

I looked at both and my year model will not line up. The Leg has the o-ring/flare and the Svx has the screw in compression. The lower half is different too.

[StatGSR]

^ what PS pump are you planning on using, cause i don't think the legacy ones will clear the hood. but then again your legacy pump reservoir could be different than mine.

[StatGSR]

BTW, dont worry about the pictures i asked for, i got it figured out! maybe mine will run correctly soon!

[klix]

What adapter?
I have never done anything special for this (Lego trans to SVX engine)... I can't remember which TC to use though off the top of my head, but you have both so it shouldn't be a problem... go to the SVX site and search for the 4.44 conversion, it'll tell you which one to use.

[httrdd]

Thanks.

Here is a couple of pictues of the wiring mess. It was a pia to get at, but it is almost out. I decided to send the wiring out so I can get this project done sooner. It would take me months to pin these two harnesses out. Here is what I am working with. :shock:



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[StatGSR]

who r you sending it too?

[httrdd]

PM sent.

[Hocrest]

Probably a good decision on the harness...

Oh, btw, there's a brake light out on your truck.

[httrdd]

Thanks man it is my blinker too. It just started going off recently, but sometimes it would be fine. I am going to replace it. You available tonight for some legacy dash tear down? The svx is now covered with a car cover, so your parts are safe. They are ready for you to get them. If you are coming down I will pull them and bring them to my garage tonight. Let me know.

[httrdd]

Whos idea was it to put all of this damn wiring so far up by the firewall! :roll: I have the dash out of the LGT and starting to get to the harness that I need. A lot of wiring in the dash itself when you remove it. Does not look as bad as the Svx did though, but I have to be careful with labeling and putting all the bolts, nuts and screws together. Here is where I am at tonight!

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That looks like this is what I need. I think the ecu is under the passenger side pate under the carpet.

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[Hocrest]

You available tonight for some legacy dash tear down? The svx is now covered with a car cover, so your parts are safe. They are ready for you to get them. If you are coming down I will pull them and bring them to my garage tonight. Let me know.
Just seeing this now... I was down in Morgantown all day.

Tomorrow night I gotta get stuff done at the house. Maybe Thursday?

[parkcityboyx]

man, this project is looking awesome. I love these in depth BIG projects you can do with subarus's. check my project out...

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=15582 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=15582)


.... lookin great man, im excited to see the result!!!!!

[Lone_legacy]

Exciting project! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[httrdd]

Just an update. the dash and everthing behind it had to come out to expose the wiring. All wiring is exposed, now I need to start tearing apart these harnesses to get just the bulkhead harness or anything from the ecu. I have all day tomorrow to get eveything out of both cars and convert to the eg33 motor.

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[httrdd]

Started to tear apart the Svx harness tonight. I have a pile of wire sitting here building up. I have been talking to Matt at Numbcuxconversions about what exactally to eliminate from the harness. He said I will basically end up with the ecu plugs and the fuel pump relay and main relay after all is traced and stripped out in the interior side. Thanks Matt. This guy knows his shit and I would recomend him to anyone. I would send out the harness if I was not so stubborn and cheap. :lol: Just follow the diagrams (lots of diagrams) and you sould be fine.

Layed harness across my living room rug!

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[parkcityboyx]

dude this is looking great! keep up the good work!

my dad had an SVX at one time. he LOVED it. cant wait to see one of our leggy's with a unique boxer six in it!

ive got to say youve inspired me to one day do a project like this when i have the time. school is just too much right now

[httrdd]

Yea I like to take on hard projects. It is the only way I will learn and get better. I am 27 so my schooling (Navy training) is done. I have a kid now and most of my home time focuses on her. I was working on the harness when she went to bed at 8 till about 12:30 am. :smt015

I bet your dad hates me too for rippin apart another Pearlie. I hated seeing that the car was in such good condition. I was hoping I got there and the car would be rusted a little. Oh well the 240 stock HP will be enough to make me forget!

[parkcityboyx]

Man thats great, im sure she'll have fun in that car, maybe itll be her hand me down?? haha nahhhhhhh :smt018


---"Oh well the 240 stock HP will be enough to make me forget!"---

I am freaking jealous!!!!!!

[StatGSR]

glad to see your making some progress. wish mine would stop giving me headaches and just run right...

[httrdd]

Your parts car was a front end damage car wasn't it? I have heard of problems with the heads after a front end hit!

[StatGSR]

my parts car was a perfect runner shy of the slipping trans (no body damage). my spare parts car has front end damage though.

[httrdd]

Ok I am thinking of someone else. What kind of problems have you been having?

[httrdd]

Finally got the motor in today and let me tell you I CANNOT wait to get this baby goin! It just looks like it grew there! Installed new NGK v-power plugs. I am about to combine the two harnesses together and then install the wiring. It is getting too exciting!



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[Navi271]

holy crap that thing is huge! Almost looks a little too far forward, like there's some room behind the block for it to scoot back.
How are you gonna get the radiator and fans in?!

[parkcityboyx]

dude, just amazing looking! probably most excited ive ever been to see a finished project

[MudRunner]

Mmmm... so good.

I still plan on putting a EZ30R in my car. lol

[httrdd]

holy crap that thing is huge! Almost looks a little too far forward, like there's some room behind the block for it to scoot back.
How are you gonna get the radiator and fans in?!

Nope that is where it sits. The trans arm is fullt conected. There is a great amount of room behind there though. The fan are not going to fit on the inside due to it being so tight. I am loooking for a wider radiator and slim fans so I can mount it like a FMIC. It coming together nicely.

[httrdd]

dude, just amazing looking! probably most excited ive ever been to see a finished project

You and me both buddy! :lol:

[StatGSR]

did you put that thing in will all the accesories on the motor? if so your crazy man! i thought it was tight enough even without the PS AC and alternator on it.

you decide on/find a radiator yet?

[httrdd]

did you put that thing in will all the accesories on the motor? if so your crazy man! i thought it was tight enough even without the PS AC and alternator on it.

you decide on/find a radiator yet?

Yep, just dropped it right in. It was not that bad at all. The only problem I had was lining up the motor mounts to drop in, but that was just because the hook was positioned off a little. A/c is coming off this weekend sinceI did not even wire it in there.

Still looking for a radiator, but I might make my own low profile fan setup. Any radiators you have looked at that fit nicely? That Svx radiator is huge!

[httrdd]

Purchased a couple of appearance mods for the ride!

Black high temp paint for painting the manifold, alternator or what ever else I can find. Red for the subaru stencile symbol on the manifold and for the calipers. I decided to go with the black and red theme. Wheels are going to get stripped and painted black with red where the gold used to be for the limited rims.

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This is for the interior to get rid of the ugly wood grain bezels. It looks really good in person!

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[zmiko]

Where did you get the interior stuff?

[httrdd]

Advance auto. It was like 10 bucks for 6ft roll of 6in. With adhesive backing

[Lone_legacy]

That carbon fibre stuff is very difficult to lay down on any kind of curved surface. I'd definately make sure you have a heat gun on hand.

[httrdd]

Thanks for the tip. This is fake CF just like the fake woodgrain. :grin:

[httrdd]

Alright fellas I am finishing up the wiring this week and install both harnesses back into the legacy. Hopefully have a turn key vid in a week or two.

[parkcityboyx]

im getting excited. cant wait to hear if its running well

[httrdd]

Here is an update. Did not have too much time to work on the project so not much has been done. I am installing the wiring and putting connectors together today. Cutting two more holes in the firewall for the new harnesses. Picking up all new fuel, power steering, and radiator hoses. Double checking everything is bolted up correctly. I tore off the intake manifold and prepped to paint. I am about to start painting after I type this up.

Here are some pics of the intake manifold.

Before .
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Wire wheeled, wire brushed and degreased.

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Still looks dirty, but it is 18 years old! Painting pics to follow.

[httrdd]

Painted intake mani with 4 coats of high temp paint. Looks really good.

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Also started working on my cf trim pieces. What I did is made a pattern with blue painters tape, cut out the pattern, stuck the tape to the cf and cut out pieces with razor knife. Used hight temp hair drier to get the pieces to stick nicely. Trimmed off what needed to be trimmed and smoothed it out. I am going to find a sealer that will hold the adhesive for a long time. Maybe a clearcoat or something.

NO MORE WOODGRAIN!! :grin:

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I am going to fix the bottom since the pattern does not look to be in the same order. I originally tried to make a one piece pattern, but all the curves made wrinkles. Wasted about 2 feet trying that!

[Navi271]

Looking good! Painting takes a long of time to make it look right, but its so worth it!
I like the trim pieces too, a lot neater than just painting it.

[httrdd]

Tough as hell too. You have to make everything really clean lookin so it does not look like a little kid did it! The rest of the pieces look better.

[httrdd]

Had to modify the bracket to fit in the Svx ecu. I forgot my drill at work so I made something work. It is very secure and fits under the plate nicely.

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Started putting all of the wiring into the car and connecting connectors. I have to get the starter bolted up, fuel filter hooked up and some low pressure lines replaced then it will be running. Still need to look for a radiator too.

[LegacyGT97]

Can't wait to see this all done up!

Do you have anymore future plans?

[httrdd]

Can't wait to see this all done up!

Do you have anymore future plans?

I have a friend selling Konig 18" wheels that I might take off of him.
Bolt up my suspension
Start building a 2.5rs 5-speed tranny.

[httrdd]

I got the wiring in tonight under the dash, bolted up the starter, connected low pressure p/s lines, removed air box from svx. Need to grind the holes for the new harnesses to make them fit. Moving along nicely now.

[DarkPhoenix]

Sweet!! This is getting better and better.

[TGX4776]

I am looking forward to see how the added weight in the front affects the overall balance of the car.

[httrdd]

I am looking forward to see how the added weight in the front affects the overall balance of the car.

Well the a/c compressor and condensor are gone, along with any other parts of the a/c. I am going to see if relocating the battery is worth it or not since the car will be on a good suspension.

[Legacy89]

You are doing basicly what i want to do (Tough i want the EZ36 or a EJ25Turbo) Only problem is that it will cost me a fortune for that increase in power along with brake and suspension.

[anothernord]

Excellent work; this will be an awesome finished product.

[TGX4776]

I am thinking about doing a special project down the line with a n/a porsche engine and a second gen leggy. I am considering replacing all the front panels with carbon fiber and a wide body kit to make a more 50/50 weight distribution. I want to make it look like a factory one off though.

[httrdd]

I cut two holes from two existing holes with a hydraulic hole cutter. The first hole was where the RHD a/c would of went. I just punched out the middle and pulled through the grommet. Second hole is where the a/c lines ran to the evaporator. I punched out the middle again with the hydraulic punch and pulled the other grommet and wires through. I am in the middle of reconnecting the engine connectors according to the fsm. Here are some pic from today.

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This one I had to repunch.

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[TGX4776]

Are you doing all of this for the first time?

[httrdd]

Yea with some help here and there. Sometimes just some electrical advise over the phone. I figure I would give i a try. :lol: I am a HVAC tech by trade so wiring and mechanical parts are not new to me. I also did some schooling in the Navy on Deisel engine tear downs ans repairs. A big help is my buddy Dave on subaru-svx.net. He has done a lot of trans, motor, and other repairs on both his Svx and his Legacy. He also helped a little with DR. SUS.

[subie/legacy]

Nice work. looks like it's gonna be a clean install..
hope all goes well.

[httrdd]

That is what I want a clean install. I still need to weed through the engine harness for the legacy and cut off any sections of wires not needed in the engine bay. Going to tuck the wires in as hidden as possible.

[TGX4776]

The real question is: Do you think you would do it again?

[StatGSR]

^ not fair to answer untill its running right.... if mine was running right i would answer u myself...

[httrdd]

Yea I will have to see. All in all it is a fun and challenging project. The rumble alone should be worth it!

[httrdd]

^ not fair to answer untill its running right.... if mine was running right i would answer u myself...

What is the problem besides you not taking it out enough? :grin: Something I can help you with?

[StatGSR]

spark issue of sorts, i think. still need to try the basics (spark plugs and coils). before checking out the harness other issues.

basicly the engine runs on 5 or less cylinders, and smokes and smells like a snowmobile. oil smells of gas as well.

[httrdd]

All engine and engine bay hoses replaced, wiring in engine bay just about complete, and wiring inside dash complete (dash not installed. Lots of free time this weekend so hopefully have it running! Here is some shots of the painted intake.

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[iampetro]

beastly :)

[parkcityboyx]

f-ingggg AAAAAAAA.


awesome bro, awesome. but lets see her run!! :grin:

[LegacyGT97]

Did you happen to find a radiator yet?

[httrdd]

:oops: No I have to start looking. Anyone know of a small dimention radiator with big tubes. My buddies idea is to take two radiators of small size and run a connecting tube between them. Each would have their own fan wired in that would come on at the same time. Would that work out?

Going to hope to have turn key by the end of today as long as it is not too late. Exhaust is still off so all my neighbors would hear at night is Vrooommm...........Vrooooommmm! :twisted:

Stay tuned for vid!

[TGX4776]

can't wait. now get off of here and get out there

[httrdd]

Ha! Not until the baby takes her nap. The woman will be home before the baby wakes up and I will have all night to get her running.

[StatGSR]

:oops: No I have to start looking. Anyone know of a small dimention radiator with big tubes. My buddies idea is to take two radiators of small size and run a connecting tube between them. Each would have their own fan wired in that would come on at the same time. Would that work out?


i would recommend not using 2 radiators. have you taken any measurements yet? that would help. dimensions on some of those saab rads look pretty small.

but anyway take some dimensions of where you would like it, what your willing to cut away to make it work and i will gladly help.

[TGX4776]

Really? having owned a few saabs i'd say they are pretty sizable, same size or larger then my 97 legacy radiator.

[httrdd]

:oops: No I have to start looking. Anyone know of a small dimention radiator with big tubes. My buddies idea is to take two radiators of small size and run a connecting tube between them. Each would have their own fan wired in that would come on at the same time. Would that work out?


i would recommend not using 2 radiators. have you taken any measurements yet? that would help. dimensions on some of those saab rads look pretty small.

but anyway take some dimensions of where you would like it, what your willing to cut away to make it work and i will gladly help.

I am starting to dive into that now. I dont care if it is as big or a little bigger than the Leggy radiator, I just do not want to have to use the HUGE Svx radiator. So Sabb huh? Will have to look into that.

Dove into it a little bit today, but not as much as I would of like. I had to cut down some trees this afternoon and cut the grass. Now I know why this project is taking me sooo damn long! :roll:

[Legacy89]

Sabb is Norwegian, Saab is swedish:P
I want to see this car up and running.

[parkcityboyx]

i cant wait to see this crap man!!! good luck!

[WESTcoast]

cant wait cant wait cant wait cant wait cant wait ahhhhhhHHHHHHH

[httrdd]

First attempt at starting....... blahhhh! Cranks over nicely, but no fuel supply. I have to check the fuel pump relay signal wire. Hey what do you expect I am a first timer at this!! Even when the motor cranks it seems mean. :twisted:

[parkcityboyx]

the anxiousness is building for all of us bro!!!!

[httrdd]

She is ready! Fuel relay/main relay needed to be wired to a switched power supply. As soon as I contacted the relay with a switched power supply the fuel relay clicked and fuel pump primed. Way too late and the baby is sleeping to start it tonight so no turn key until tomorrow night or wednesday! :cry:

[iampetro]

video of the maiden voyage!!!

[parkcityboyx]

wooooooooooo!!! cant wait!!

[TGX4776]

I hope it's tonight!

[iampetro]

BUMP!
i check this thread so often looking for a cool update but nothing for so long,

it even made it to the second page before this bump.

sooo..... vid?

[httrdd]

Have no spark and need to figure out why. I have been really busy with work and picking up side jobs these past couple of weeks. I am going to get back to it tomorrow night. I WILL NOT FAIL!! :smt013

[StatGSR]

found a radiator worth looking into. 91-97 Jeep Cherokee...

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found here....
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=2003924 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2003924)

2-ROW -- 31 x 11.12 x 1.5 in. core size
http://www.ineedaradiator.com/servlet/t ... ors/Detail (http://www.ineedaradiator.com/servlet/the-569/Jeep-Cherokee-Wagoneer-Radiators/Detail)

looks like they are available with metal end tanks too and still under $200....

[httrdd]

found a radiator worth looking into. 91-97 Jeep Cherokee...

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy11 ... unt012.jpg (http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/EZ30R%20Turbo%20WRX/EZ30RLowmount012.jpg)
http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy11 ... unt014.jpg (http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/amautoservices/EZ30R%20Turbo%20WRX/EZ30RLowmount014.jpg)

found here....
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=2003924 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2003924)

2-ROW -- 31 x 11.12 x 1.5 in. core size
http://www.ineedaradiator.com/servlet/t ... ors/Detail (http://www.ineedaradiator.com/servlet/the-569/Jeep-Cherokee-Wagoneer-Radiators/Detail)

looks like they are available with metal end tanks too and still under $200....

You are the best man! Whos car is that in the pic? Is there any problems with flow or cooling? I am going to look into this. It looks as if it is longer and not as wide. Awesome info! :smt023

[StatGSR]

follow the link to find the owner....

my only concern is bumper beam brackets, looks like the ends might be impeding on those a bit... a littling measuring should help you figure that out though....

[green97gt]

progress?

[httrdd]

Not for the last month and a half! I was supposed to go out tonight, but not really feeling good. I have all week after work to figure something out. I just needed a break from it. I know a lot of people are wating for this one. :smt025

[StatGSR]

^ dont feel bad, mine hasnt run right yet and i started it last summer......

[Mikey97D]

I've been following both of these 6 cylinder projects. Very nice work.

I don't know if I would be able to go through the wiring ordeal, but the mechanics don't scare me.

Look forward to the finished project, but take your time.

[StatGSR]

^ pay somebody to do the wiring, that's what i did. hopfully i will be able to have a proper update before snow starts to fly again. i just hope i can find the time now that im a homeowner.

[httrdd]

I do not know how good you are with reading wiring diagrams and stuff like that, but I enjoy challenging myself! :grin:

StatGSR- have you posted on subaru-svx.net about your problem yet? Hopefully it is an easy fix.

[httrdd]

Finally found the problem. On one side of the diaode you have to feed power according to numbchux. Well we feed power to the ecu, but never tied the black feed to the inition coils and a whole bunch of other shit. I just went and traced the problem back and found it. :smt026 :smt031 :smt030 :smt020 :smt023 :smt007

I knew as I was turning the key it would start and...............Vroommm sounded like a motor cycle. I could not run it long since it is later here and the baby is a sleep. Get ready for a run video tomorrow without headers and exhaust. :twisted:

[StatGSR]

Congrats man! cant wait to see it!

[httrdd]

Yea man about 5 months later it runs. This weather got to me and the small garage I was working in with a metal roof was hottt! No I am back into it full force! Reassembling the intake tonight along with wire tuck. Going to get my radiator purchased this weekend, just have to do some research. Oh btw I ran her a quick couple of seconds and it felt like a huge success!! Scared the neighbor kid durring start up. Going to install radiator and give it a good run and then there will be a vid.

[TGX4776]

Scared the neighbor kid durring start up.
:smt023

That made my day.

Congrats and cannot wait for that vid.

[httrdd]

:grin: That is good to hear. Getting some research done tonight and might of found the right radiator on craigslist. Will keep you updated.

[StatGSR]

what rad are you thinking of going with?

[httrdd]

You have a pm sir!

[httrdd]

Bought and returned the Jeep one. This one would only work if I did not use the bumper support and that is not safe at all. It measures 31 at the core, but when you add in the tanks it will be 37 inches long. I found that out the hard way.

Here is the one that I am sure will work for the size and flow. I found this one at a great deal!

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/S ... Drivetrain (http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Saab/900/Nissens/Radiator/1993/NSS64059A.html?tlc=Engine+%26+Drivetrain)

[httrdd]

Radiator came today and it was exactally what I was looking for. Here is what I had to do to make it fit right in the same as a stock one would go.

Remove power steering pump, remove alternator, remove (unused ) a/c clutch, shoten idel pully nut and bolt about a 3/16, cut down the inlet and outlet of the radiator about an 3/16 inch, trim the standing tabs on the bottom of radiator and the sucker slides right in and holds against and tucks under the radiator support. Pics to follow later. The only thing I have to do now is make an adapter sleeve for the 1 1/2 inch to 1 1/4 inch reduction of the inlet and outlet. Pics!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/utf8BSU1HMDA0MTEtMjAxMDA4MTAtMjAyMy5qcGc-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/utf8BSU1HMDA0MTQtMjAxMDA4MTAtMjAyNC5qcGc-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/utf8BSU1HMDA0MTUtMjAxMDA4MTAtMjEyOC5qcGc-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/utf8BSU1HMDA0MTYtMjAxMDA4MTAtMjEyOC5qcGc-1.jpg

[Navi271]

Awesome!!! Can't believe it all fits.

[httrdd]

Yea it pushes in tight, but no damage to the fins and I can remove it any time I need to. Great size and good cooling capacity since it has 2 rows.

[subie/legacy]

what are your plans for this car after you get up and running?
sorry if you already answered this question for somebody else and I just over looked it.

[httrdd]

Daily driver, fun car, and autox/rallyx car. Going to start to rebuild a 5 speed rs or wrx tranny and prepare for a manual swap. Thinking about a super charger kit along with internals as soon as I get another vehicle for dd. I hope to be running better than the Logics 3.3 Rs!

[TGX4776]

any plans for a dyno run before you blow it? Also why a 5 speed and not a 6?

[httrdd]

I have heard that the built 5 speeds from a 2.5rs are bullet proof from a guy with experience. Also swapping a sti 6 speed will require a lot more work. I would like to take it to a dyno in the near future to see what numbers I am making. Maybe a Dyno day?

[TGX4776]

sounds like fun

[httrdd]

Sorry for the horrible description but I am hella tired!

After spending 2 hours with my local parts guy getting ideas on what fittings will fit the radiator I found this (pic below). He had it sitting in the back and it says it is from a chrysler. These are 2) 12volt reversable fans. :smt005 The one side motor was replaced and not low profile so I had to loose it for right now. I took the top of the fan holder and cut out the spot in which the hood latch would go and fits perfectly right in place. Very happy in with how they fit!

I also found myself some hoses I could cut and modify to fit the inlet and outlet of the radiator. I was able to reuse parts of the Svx to hose for the top half, but the bottom half needed to be custom. I now have the 1 1/2 inch from the svx engine going to the 1 1/4 inlets of the radiator using pieces of hoses to make bushings. Worked great. Put m power steering pump and alternator back in and tightened up the belt. More work to come tomorrow.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/utf8BSU1HMDA0MTgtMjAxMDA4MTEtMTkzNy5qcGc-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/utf8BSU1HMDA0MTktMjAxMDA4MTEtMjMxOS5qcGc-1.jpg

[subie/legacy]

damn, getting so close. :smt023
what else is need for this LGT to be moving under H6 power?

[httrdd]

just need to wire the fans to a 12 volt source and put the rest of the car back together. I will probably finish up the hoses today for the heater core and mount the fans so expect an exhaustless run by tomorrow afternoon.

[httrdd]

Drilled through the radiator support and bolted the radiator and fans together. Also hooked up the intake and hoses, set the fans up for battery operation for the test run, and tied anything else together. I hope to run her tomorrow, but if not then definately Saturday.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/utf8BSU1HMDA0MzAtMjAxMDA4MTItMjIzMC5qcGc-1.jpg

[subie/legacy]

props for tackling this project.. I'll be on the look out for the exhaust-less start

[StatGSR]

looking good bud!

but anyway, where is your fill cap??? i cant see it on the radiator.

[httrdd]

Yea about that........ I noticed that it had no cap when it arrived but I am going to try and make something work. There is a threaded hole on top right where the tranny cooler would go, so I am going to make a radiator cap setup. I will have to look into it.

[green97gt]

might look into a T fitting w/ cap for the top hose, i know dodge used that set up for years, so theres probably a bunch laying around somewhere, just a thought.

[httrdd]

No room for that. I will come up with something I always do.

[mike-tracy]

More on that t-fitting idea, I found using a prestone flush and fill kit coming off one of the heater core hoses works great. They're designed to be permanent, too.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/0907cct_03_zprestoneflush_n_fill_kit-1.jpg

[httrdd]

Great idea!

[mike-tracy]

I was just thinking that the prestone solution is STILL meant to be used in a system with a radiator cap (ie. to release pressure above a certain PSI so you don't break stuff :grin:). So another, better, solution would be:


http://www.moroso.com/catalog/images/63730_part.jpg
http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categoryd ... code=29014 (http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?catcode=29014)

so you could still run the cap, but in a non-factory location.

[StatGSR]

^ yea, u need to get something like the above.

other option is to use something like the wrx/sti radiator fill tank, and splice that into the high point of the radiator.

[httrdd]

I was just thinking that the prestone solution is STILL meant to be used in a system with a radiator cap (ie. to release pressure above a certain PSI so you don't break stuff :grin:). So another, better, solution would be:


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categoryd ... code=29014 (http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?catcode=29014)

so you could still run the cap, but in a non-factory location.

I went with this one today and installed it. Had to shorten it a little but it is clamped together very tight. I bought 12 dollar temperature sensor that the Sabb radiator had to trigger the fans to come on and it works great. I was trying to come up with a way to trigger the fan to come on and this fell right into place.

I ran the car after I looped the heater core hose for about 10 minutes. I am sure all my neighbors within a 1 mile radius hate me right now. We revved it up a little to hear it and it runs pretty smooth.

Durring the radiator squeeze in I punctured the raidator in a small spot. One tube is pinched and has a small crack. Repairing it tonight and will test it again. We cut the top of the radiator support to get the rad out and going to make two brackets to hold it back together. Just makes things easier. I have some pictures I will post after I reinstall the rad.

[httrdd]

Here are the pictures promised. The first picture is the Moroso and a cap with vent. Second picture I had to cut the T to fit in in a tight location. It is very firm and clamped tight. Engine still has wiggle room. Also you can see on the one side how we cut the rad support for easy removal when needed.

The third picture shows how awesome the temperature sensor works to give power the fans when needed.

Last picture says it all. Time to put her back together!!!!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/utf8BSU1HMDA0MzUtMjAxMDA4MTQtMTMyOC5qcGc-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/utf8BSU1HMDA0MzYtMjAxMDA4MTQtMjAxNC5qcGc-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/utf8BSU1HMDA0MzgtMjAxMDA4MTQtMjAxNS5qcGc-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/utf8BSU1HMDA0MzktMjAxMDA4MTQtMjA1NS5qcGc-1.jpg

[StatGSR]

btw, you could have just used your original fan wiring to make the fans turn on. looking good though! keep it up!

[httrdd]

I would of had to run those from the ecu and I do not want to mess with that anymore. This way it is basically temperature controlled and easy to evaluate problems.

[httrdd]

I have a buddy that has a set of 18" Konig Theory that I can get for $225.00 What you guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... &viewitem= (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350355898387&viewitem=)

[TGX4776]

not a fan. i assume he has 5x100's and not the 4x100's?

[anothernord]

Yeah, steer clear of those. There's too much going on.

[TGX4776]

definitely not a fan after seeing this

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/HPIM1180-1.jpg

[Navi271]

:shock: never actually seen a wheel split down the middle like that...

[zmiko]

not in love with them either, but they're not awful, its really up to what you prefer, its your car

[httrdd]

Yea after seeing that I might have to say no. Maybe if they were 100 bucks.

[httrdd]

Alright fellas here is the video you have all been waiting for. The other fan is getting replaced before I suit her up.

YouTube - H6 Legacy GT Swap (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlkOpntQqW0)

[mike-tracy]

Very exciting! how long would you say this build took so far?

[httrdd]

It has been about 5-6 months since I started, but I took off about 3 months due to the summer heat in a metal roof garage.

[redlegacygt]

awesome work man. i've actually thought about going your rought.. i've spotted an svx forsale around here.. now i just need to find the money. haha.

[httrdd]

We need to meet up some time for sure. I will show it to you in person and make you want to find the money for one. I spent about 0 dollars on this swap and still have more to part out.

[derrick_]

that sounds so awesome.

[subie/legacy]

what a beast.

[redlegacygt]

We need to meet up some time for sure. I will show it to you in person and make you want to find the money for one. I spent about 0 dollars on this swap and still have more to part out.

that sounds good to me. Lol i definetly need a ride in that thing for sure... Plus the one thats around here forsale is supposed to only have 80,xxx miles on it... lol believe me, the hunt for the funds is on...

[02_Legacy]

I spent about 0 dollars on this swap and still have more to part out.
Did you do the wiring yourself or did you hire someone else to do it? And approx. how much time would you say you spent only working on it? If you worked on it 24/7 from start to finnish how long would you say it took?

I always said if I bought another Subaru I would want the H6, but this would be so much more fun that buying one :grin:

[httrdd]

I merged and stripped the harness myself with some over the phone help from numbchuxconversions. It was challenging, but I like a challenge. Time spent was basically from 830 PM to midnight a couple of days a week and some time during the weekend. You could prob finish one of these in about one or two months if you work your ass off. I have a little girl that took up most of my time.

[anothernord]

That sounds so awesome. I'm amazed at how well things have moved along in this build, and now its so close to being done!

[TGX4776]

well my prediction is that you are going to get really bored (with not having anything to work on over the winter) and decide to supercharge it! you know you want to.

[Navi271]

YAY!!!! That's freakin' awesome! I wanna see it in person!! Probably will never happen but that's amazing. Great job!

[httrdd]

That sounds so awesome. I'm amazed at how well things have moved along in this build, and now its so close to being done!

I know one will fit into your OB too!!! :cool:

[httrdd]

well my prediction is that you are going to get really bored (with not having anything to work on over the winter) and decide to supercharge it! you know you want to.

Oh I think I will build n/a for now, but most likely s/c it down the road. I have to work on my 18ft f/s restore. I want to be pushing all 150hp down the lake next year.

[anothernord]

That sounds so awesome. I'm amazed at how well things have moved along in this build, and now its so close to being done!

I know one will fit into your OB too!!! :cool:

Heh, an H6 supercharged Outback. :razz:

[httrdd]

^^^ :wink: :shock: :grin: :smile: :cool: :smt007