So far I have the following items for my next turbo build:
-Stromung dual tip axle back
-3" no name turbo mid pipe
-06 WRX tmic w/ ebay BOV
-02-07 silicone turbo inlet
-16 GXT turbo (I don't know anything about this style, as I'm used to IHI series turbos so if anyone can chime in about this thing I'd appreciate it.)
-RRFPR (not that I'll even need it)
-Lamco boost gauge? Not sure where tf it is tho
-Lamco clock gauge (I'm looking at you ChrisInABox...)
A buddy of mine has a 200k ish mileage ej205 block, so that's what I'll be using. I'm still in the preliminary planning stages of this, and considering every aspect of it.
Nothing really historic with this, changed the oil & had an alignment done. Alignment specs were pretty close to Front: -1, Rear: -.5 Toe: 0, and that's the last time I'll go to this shoddy alignment shop.
Also, spilled energy drink all over my passenger seat, and nearly had a conniption fit while cleaning it.
After being held in captivity for far too long, the Bluebird has been released and is flying around lately.
Installed recently: v4 STi struts w/ eibachs, 17 mil rear sway, rugged mounts and urethane bushings, Audi A4 alloy endlinks, STi alloy lat links, and Speedline/Prodrive P7 wheels.
On a totally unrelated note, happy Mother's Day. Make sure you give your Moms a thanks for squeezing you out of her va jay jay and raising you up to be a GC nerd.
I started going through the old suspension components and refreshing with new this winter. Here are some of the pictures through it:
I realized that this Tanabe Sustec brace will actually fit under the Impreza fine,
and clears the exhaust I have on it (no need for turbo xmember), so I installed that too:
Next up I'll be ordering the transverse links for the alloy lca's, installing that stuff then an alignment this spring. I'm getting vanity antique plates for bluebird this year, and am considering different ideas. Most are taken, but V1-1993 is still available, so that may be the one.
JDM WRX STI Version 3 1997
The Original EJ20K Put a rod through the block but it lasted for 98,000kms so cant really complain.
So ive built this one up, its on just under 4000 miles / 6500kms now and handling everything ive through at it very well.
Last time on the Dyno we set up the Low boost...
Hello to all, so I picked up a gc8 a few weeks ago from norcal, from a rs25 member on here.
The cars a 1995 one owner red Impreza L coupe with 168k when purchased, All stock, auto 1.8L, & comes with the safety package all wheel disc brakes & abs.
My plans are a full 2.5rs front end & trim...
Welcome to my Subaru story/daily car build.
My 98 L 559 Brilliant Red (Dipped Matte White):
Current upgrades:(Installed as of now)
Drivetrain
05 STi clutch pedal
Stock Exedy clutch/flywheel for 20K
USDM WRX clutch master cylinder
V4 STi 4.444 5spd and VISCOUS rear diff with dual splined...
This is mostly the progress of my srp 2001 L coupe, but also some 98L and 2018 brz stuff.
Backstory:
I got the car in August 2011 with 100,500 miles. It was my first car, and it had lots of problems at the start. Almost sold it a few times, but once I read about all the swap stuff, I...
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My Goals:
ID Vehicle: To simplify repairs/fixes/etc I'd love to know the cars history.
Main focus: handling, functionality, reliability.
End goal, yes the beaten horse "22b" exterior styling.
Technical Research (I'll post all my reading/research material links here)...
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