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  1. FAQ/Newbie Forum
    Heya everyone, I’ve had my RA for quite a few years now and it’s never ran perfectly. I’ll try explain the issues it’s had etc as best I can. It’s also worth noting I’m somewhat a car noob, but mostly know my way around lol Car is pretty much completely stock, no performance enhancing mods...
  2. Transmission & Drivetrain
    I purchased an ap surtrac rear diff recently and have noticed that the back ring where the 8 bolts are bolted to have cracks in it. The seller is telling me that it is normal and will work just fine but i cannot find any information on anyone with this differenial and mentioning cracks in it...
  3. Turbo and Superchargers
    So I am ultimately boosting my 98 2.2L Impreza. I have seen plenty of forums that say a Forester XT and 07 WRX TMIC intercooler fits up, but what about a GC8/GF8 WRX STI TMIC? I genuinely cannot find information regarding this fitment or maybe I am just dumb and should put together that my year...
  4. Exterior, Detailing, & Body Work
    i have a question for anyone that could have an answer. i am going to be replacing my rear drivers side fender with a subie saver and i was wonder if anyone has heard of doing it with like body adhesive. because i don’t know how to weld and i don’t wanna pay a fortune to get it welded so i was...
  5. Transmission & Drivetrain
    Hi all, After my ‘99 WRX spun a big end bearing I have purchased an EJ207 replacement short block with the intention of bolting my EJ205 heads into them. The engine that came out of it was a supposed reconditioned engine, however I am unsure weather it has been pulled from a forester or a WRX...
  6. Troubleshooting
    Is the end of this valve supposed to be capped? In picture I see this valve has a large black cylinder on the end. Is that a cap or is it something else more important?
  7. Transmission & Drivetrain
    So i got my WRX about a 2 months ago and the owner said it sat for 4-6 months without being started and I've come on this problem where i seem to get the same power output all the way to around 4500rpm then i start pulling harder. And when full boost i hear a louder "hissing" near the intake...
  8. Troubleshooting
    I have a check engine light that's always on and my idle is rough. Fluctuating 100rpm or more up and for down constantly. Code 24 is telling me it's a Idle Air Control Valve fault. I removed the IACV, cleaned it in my ultrasonic cleaner and put it back. It didn't remove the code nor fix the...
  9. Troubleshooting
    Hey guys I'll cut straight to the point . I've got a 99 GC8 WRX that I can't seem to pin down what is causing this issue. It started off with the car not wanting to idle when at operating temperature. When it was cold it would idle fine. But now has developed into the car not wanting to idle...
  10. Troubleshooting
    I have a 1994 wrx, my car will only blow air while I am driving. Also as I drive faster air will blow faster, when im going slow not much comes out at all. Just trying to find a fix before I buy something that wont help. Im guessing blower motor maybe?
  11. Transmission & Drivetrain
    I have a JDM wrx with the ty752 trans in it. I've heard with that trans I can use any clutch kit from the 99-01 2.5 rs. is this correct? if so can I also use a flywheel from a 2.5rs or do I need to pick up a different one? the car has the ej20g. any advice is greatly appreciated. thanks
  12. Service & Maintenance
    hay guys. I need to do a clutch on my jdm wrx, I'm wondering if a usdm 2002 wrx clutch will fit my car. it's a five-speed. thanks :)
  13. Transmission & Drivetrain
    dose anyone know if the 2.5rs shares a transmission with the jdm wrx's? i.e. would a 2.5 rs short throw shifter fit my wrx 5 speed. if so is the cobb one any good or is the kart boy one better? any help is greatly appreciated thanks...
  14. Service & Maintenance
    Hey guys ive got an orphan wrx, it's a 95 with the ej20g. looking to refresh my PCV system but I need the part numbers for the valve and the associated plumbing. any help is greatly appreciated... ;)
  15. FAQ/Newbie Forum
    Hi, Does anyone know where I can find a GF8 STI roof spoiler, or a good replica? I've been looking for a long time but I've never come across one. Does anyone know where I can find one? Thanks!
  16. Swaps/conversions
    Hello, I am in the process of purchasing everything I need for the auto to manual conversion. Currently I have: Master/Slave cylinder Clutch (Fly wheel, Pressure Plate, Clutch disk) 5MT driveline Manual ECU and harness MT Crossmember Driveline cover (the safety component, don’t know if it’s...
  17. Transmission & Drivetrain
    I've got a 1998 RS with the auto and I need a 5 speed. I've got an '00 RS tranny and diff, although a friend of mine has a '04 WRX tranny they'd sell to me for cheap. Can I just use the wrx trans and all of its parts for the swap? I've done some searching, although I'm not sure if I've been...
  18. General Subaru Discussion
    Hey, Since first seeing the Subaru LEVORG it has raised my curiosity and want to own and tweek one just seeing if there is anyone here that already owns one and has modded it? Plus their opinion on the car? And comparison to a WRX? PistolPete
  19. Swaps/conversions
    Hi All, Brian from iWire here. We put together a blog post with just about everything needed to swap a WRX into a RS. In our case it was a JDM 2001-2004 EJ205 into a 99 RS. Bucky Lasek allowed us to swap his car so we could create resources for you guys. If you need help with the wiring, we're...
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