02 WRX Wagon almost done!

[Hero]

:D North Shore Garage :D


See thread title for the latest installs

UPDATED FREQUENTLY - GO TO LAST POST

[legacySTI]

HERO, are we doing the timing belt to?
or you think is beter for me to send the car to the mecanic to do it, to make shure is going to be fine?

[Hero]

HERO, are we doing the timing belt to?
or you think is beter for me to send the car to the mecanic to do it, to make shure is going to be fine?

that's up to you - i got the feeling that you wanted to wait a little while on that -

if we do it - it would be a good idea for the kid from midas to come - what's his screen-name again?

[legacySTI]

that's up to you - i got the feeling that you wanted to wait a little while on that -

if we do it - it would be a good idea for the kid from midas to come - what's his screen-name again?
I don't remember but I'll check.

[Hero]

here r some pics from this Sunday at Hero's garage - Mr2 Dash Swap/Wire clean-up

[WeldingHank]

kid from midas

Is this what I have been reduced to? I thought we were cool.

[Hero]

Is this what I have been reduced to? I thought we were cool.


LOL! :rofl: Totally cool man -

i am sooo sorry - i forgot your name :o

[WeldingHank]

sarcasm doesn't come through so well over the internet. I can't even reply to your PM yet!

[Hero]

sarcasm doesn't come through so well over the internet. I can't even reply to your PM yet!

Oh no, now I'm really confused - who was being sarcastic?

[Nick D]

Gonna look better w/o that tooled up dash. Let us know when the sledgehammer headlight fit is gonna be fixed too.

[WeldingHank]

Oh no, now I'm really confused - who was being sarcastic?

I was most certainly.

[Hero]

I was most certainly.

gotcha :D

[Hero]

Gonna look better w/o that tooled up dash. Let us know when the sledgehammer headlight fit is gonna be fixed too.

yes it will my friend :)

we've got another club member who knows fiberglassing and body work too - he owns an FD chassis RX-7 :cool: - he came to the Fuddrucker's meet and he'll definitely be at some of the garage meets

[legacySTI]

we have to put a real garage for subarus and start making money..

[WeldingHank]

running a garage isn't worth the hassle or trouble. believe me.

[Nick D]

Damage report is in (from 1st garage meet, rookie mistakes). Drivers side cam was off by three teeth, causing bad misfiring on cylinder #4 and slight misfire on #2 (probably used wrong mark as there was 2 on that cam sprocket). Some gay stupid gaurd behind the timing cover was installed backwards and eventually would have cause very premature failure as it was rubbing the belt.

Ok so we learned a bit for the future. Also, don't attempt t-belts w/o cam sprocket clamps. to hold everything so we don't have to fight valve springs and get pissed off.

[WeldingHank]

3 teeth? very lucky there wasn't any valve damage. I'm suprised it ran well enough to drive.

[Nick D]

Oh yea sometimes the mis was so slight, it seemed like it had a funky ignition wire or something, sometimes it took 3-4 days for the ECU to even detect a misfire. Shes a champ.

Now that's its timed right, the biggest thing I noticed is how quiet it runs. Didn't loose a whole lot of power, did seem a bit wimpy. But damn I got used to that motor droning on the freeway.

[Hero]

yup - clamps would have been clutch!!!

also - since weldinghank can't make it the next garage meet :(

jbowling88 has offered to help us with silver bullet's/legacy_STI's timing belt this week :D

live and learn right?

[Hero]

3 teeth? very lucky there wasn't any valve damage. I'm suprised it ran well enough to drive.

agreed! :unsakred:

[legacySTI]

yup - clamps would have been clutch!!!

also - since weldinghank can't make it the next garage meet :(

jbowling88 has offered to help us with silver bullet's/legacy_STI's timing belt this week :D

live and learn right?
Nice to have some extra help , I'm so sorry abouth the problem with your timing belt Nick, thank's God wasn't broken any parts.

[Hero]

running a garage isn't worth the hassle or trouble. believe me.

:lol:

i've gotta cool idea on that one - it's part of my 5 - 8 year plan :cool:

[Hero]

Great meet guys - successfull install!!! jbowling - when it comes to T-belts - you da man! :D

[Hero]

hey guys - check out the thread to the 2010 Kanc Cruise

The North Shore Subie Squad will be meeting up at IMAX Jordan's Furniture parking lot on 95 in Reading MA - 7:45am - we're gonna freestyle cruise up 93 to Concord so bring the radios

channel 2

anybody else who likes to freestyle cruise is welcome - this ain't no caravan, though - we stay together while we hopscotch our way through traffice - fun, controlled movements/formations. U know how we do. No tickets, no police! :cool:

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11634 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11634)

[Hero]

ok guys - time for submissions for the next garage meet - newbies have to have worked another members car before you can get your car worked on - jb, I think your next - STI pinks install? Let me know.

The next garage meet is Saturday May 8th, 2010 - same time, same location -

[legacySTI]

ok guys - time for submissions for the next garage meet - newbies have to have worked another members car before you can get your car worked on - jb, I think your next - STI pinks install? Let me know.

The next garage meet is Saturday May 8th, 2010 - same time, same location -
OK. I'm on it to... lest have fun.:rofl::spin::bull:
Also i have a new project , but it will be dificult. change the spark plugs , they are very tight so, I think i'll should remake the thread to put new spark plugs in .
Who knows how to do this , i have the tool to remake the thread, but i'm afraid to doit my self, i dont have the knowledge.

[Bu11dogg2]

Can't make this one as I will be in SC but I will do my best to make the next one!

[Hero]

Can't make this one as I will be in SC but I will do my best to make the next one!

cool - i think the next one will be on May 22nd - Tein springs on the 2008 WRX and an amp/sub install on an 02 Impreza RS :D

[legacySTI]

I'm good with audio sistems , I instal all my amps and radios also friends and family and the cars being working fine , the only think is that you have to get a battery with more amps or a capacitorto hve an extra bust and help your alternator to rest , I use more amps in the baattery but many people use the capacitor's so is on your preferences.

[Hero]

I'm good with audio sistems , I instal all my amps and radios also friends and family and the cars being working fine , the only think is that you have to get a battery with more amps or a capacitorto hve an extra bust and help your alternator to rest , I use more amps in the baattery but many people use the capacitor's so is on your preferences.


cool - i'm also a Mobile Electronics Certified Professional so we're def good to go on the electronics side of things :D

[Hero]

lot of things going on this month so there's a chance we might cancel the garage day on May 8th and just stick with the one on the 22nd - stay tuned

[wrxtuner82]

If you don't mind having a NH guy there, I'll be there provided I've FINALLY got my car back

[Nick D]

Alberto, found a site that sells spray touch up paint. Backed my fozz into a damn pole a few days back and im using this product to fix. Good reviews.

http://www.paintscratch.com/

[Hero]

Alberto, found a site that sells spray touch up paint. Backed my fozz into a damn pole a few days back and im using this product to fix. Good reviews.

http://www.paintscratch.com/

nice - u going to the kanc cruise?

[Hero]

If you don't mind having a NH guy there, I'll be there provided I've FINALLY got my car back

nh - no prob my friend - but the May 8th day just got cancelled - the next one will be May 22nd - see ya then! :D

[wrxtuner82]

I'll be there

[Nick D]

nice - u going to the kanc cruise?
Say what?

BTW how things going?

[Hero]

Say what?

BTW how things going?

pm'd you

[Hero]

Alright guys - this really stinks - just remembered that I have a wedding on May 22nd. We'll need to reschedule again. The only other choice we have is May 15th - that's the day before the Kanc Cruise - can we all do it on that day, or is that too much?

[legacySTI]

Alright guys - this really stinks - just remembered that I have a wedding on May 22nd. We'll need to reschedule again. The only other choice we have is May 15th - that's the day before the Kanc Cruise - can we all do it on that day, or is that too much?
I'm on it no meter what .:spin::spin::spin::spin::spin::spin::spin:

[wrxtuner82]

Alright guys - this really stinks - just remembered that I have a wedding on May 22nd. We'll need to reschedule again. The only other choice we have is May 15th - that's the day before the Kanc Cruise - can we all do it on that day, or is that too much?

I don't know if Mass guys plan on attending, but May 15th is NES Supermeet

[Hero]

I don't know if Mass guys plan on attending, but May 15th is NES Supermeet

oh crap! - that's right :spin:

No garage meet for the month of May guys - :(

Next garage meet - June 5th :o

[wrxtuner82]

oh crap! - that's right :spin:

No garage meet for the month of May guys - :(

Next garage meet - June 5th :o

I'm there....provided that's not a drill weekend with the guard, but I doubt it will be

[Hero]

Anyone else from the North Shore want to hit up the Super Meet?

[legacySTI]

Anyone else from the North Shore want to hit up the Super Meet?
Hey i got another idea about the name:

FREESTYLE MOD SQUAD or MOD SQUAD FREESTYLE

[Hero]

Hey i got another idea about the name:

FREESTYLE MOD SQUAD or MOD SQUAD FREESTYLE

sounds cool but i think it's too long :spin:

[Nick D]

Or FMS

[WeldingHank]

what about

"Dude, where's my timing marks?"

too long?

[Hero]

what about

"Dude, where's my timing marks?"

too long?


waaaaaaayyyy too long :rofl:

[legacySTI]

:confused:waaaaaaayyyy too long :rofl::confused:

[Nick D]

what about

"Dude, where's my timing marks?"

too long?
OR "Dude why is my CEL on now?" :)

[Hero]

:confused::confused:

that weldinghank being sarcastic again - don't worry about it legacy :D

[Hero]

Next Meet:

:D North Shore Garage Meet :D

June 5th, 2010

10:00am

Lynn MA

(message for address)


We will be pulling out a 3SGTE from a 1992 Mr2 Turbo.

Plans are to rebuild and re-install by the fall of 2010. :cool:

We may also be installing some gauges on a 98 Legacy.

See ya guys there!

[wrxtuner82]

I might have drill that weekend, not sure, but if I don't I'll be there

[twilightx]

If you're fishing for a name, my old crew used to use Custom Concepts :D

[Nick D]

Next Meet:

:D North Shore Garage Meet :D

June 5th, 2010

10:00am

Lynn MA

(message for address)


We will be modding a 2008 WRX Sedan.

We're installing the following parts:

1. Tein Lowering Springs

We may also be installing some gauges on a 98 Legacy.

See ya guys there!

I believe I may have taken that weekend off. Let you know.

[Hero]

I believe I may have taken that weekend off. Let you know.

cool

[Hero]

Hey guys - just changed the project for the 5th. Check out the first post :D

[Chapel]

did someone say Garage?

[Doix]

did someone say Garage?

Chapppppppy :eek:

[Hero]

Doix - that avatar is making my stomach tickle LOL!

[Nick D]

Me and the newly wed wife will be attending this meet!

[Hero]

Me and the newly wed wife will be attending this meet!

awesome! :D and congratulations! :D

[twilightx]

I'll be there :D

[Hero]

I'll be there :D

cool :cool:

[Chapel]

Chapppppppy :eek:

I was summoned by a private message

[Hero]

I was summoned...

YES you were - i knew that Ouija board and set of candles would come in handy! :D

[Hero]

bump for Saturday

[Nick D]

Bump!

Need some masking tape and a new can of clear coat before I come up. Oh yea and a bunch of old newspapers too.

[Hero]

Bump!

Need some masking tape and a new can of clear coat before I come up. Oh yea and a bunch of old newspapers too.

yeah baby! :D

[legacySTI]

yeah baby! :D
SO we have a meet this saturday? , or garage? , or photos? or anything???
At least a meal? let me know, is being a long time till the last meet.
Alberto text me o call me if you can.

[Hero]

SO we have a meet this saturday? , or garage? , or photos? or anything???
At least a meal? let me know, is being a long time till the last meet.
Alberto text me o call me if you can.

All three this Saturday as planned - you better be there!:cool:

[legacySTI]

All three this Saturday as planned - you better be there!:cool:
this are the photos from my emergency meet, my frien Eddy was there.
We change spark plugs, fuel filter, clean the intake and intake pipes, change brake pads, rotate wheels and replace a block air valve.
All done in the street near my house. Nice view of Boston so.

http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_5537_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1163)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_1810_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1163)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_219_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1163)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_8877_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1163)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_9172_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1163)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_3424_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1163)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_4936_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1163)

[legacySTI]

Garage photos...

http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_8071_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1162)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_6515_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1162)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_3593_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1162)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_9036_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1162)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_1973_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1162)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_3586_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1162)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_6737_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1162)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_582_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1162)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_53100_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1162)
http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_1bb41027883_5039_604.jpg (http://www.mysubie.com/gallery?id=1162)

[Hero]

Great day guys! We completed the task that was set before us - the motor is out!

[Hero]

a few more

[Hero]

:D North Shore Garage Meet :D


June 19th, 2010

10:00am

Lynn MA

(message for address)


We will be installing a set of ISC coilovers and some Hella Supertones on a 2006 WRX.

See ya guys there!

check the 1st post for the next garage meet! :D

[Hero]

carlos is rockin the ISC coilovers now boyeee




http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/06192010048.jpg



http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/06192010047.jpg




http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/06192010046.jpg

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/06192010045.jpg


http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/06192010054.jpg

[Nick D]

I really wants the coil overs for my fozzer

[Nick D]

Results of my solo spray paint fury rampage I went on a few days ago.

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12929

Please comment.
BTW the bumper has been finally painted, just not wet sanded, buffed, or waxed yet. But progress has been made my friends!

[Hero]

Results of my solo spray paint fury rampage I went on a few days ago.

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12929

Please comment.
BTW the bumper has been finally painted, just not wet sanded, buffed, or waxed yet. But progress has been made my friends!

commented

[Hero]

here are some pics of project "Go Fast"

Installed:
Deatshwerks 750cc injectors
Walbro Pump
Grimmspeed Phenolic Spacers (3mm)
Gimmick Turbo Inlet
FP hta68 turbo
Invida Catless Up-pipe
http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/DSCN4244.jpghttp://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/DSCN4248.jpg
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http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/DSCN4258.jpg

[Hero]

Write up coming soon :)

[WeldingHank]

no tgv delete?

still looking good. stage 4 is a great kick in the pants

[Nick D]

damn your wrx must be getting crazy fast. I still love my stock fozz with exhaust. BTW i made a ram air cai for it too.

[Hero]

damn your wrx must be getting crazy fast. I still love my stock fozz with exhaust. BTW i made a ram air cai for it too.

nice!

[Hero]

no tgv delete?

still looking good. stage 4 is a great kick in the pants

maybe next time :lol:

[Hero]

i can't believe that no one has commented on the Hanes underwear rag :lol:

[Hero]

Results for hta68 - Stage 4 install - :D

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/Dyno%20charts/hta68tmic-hero.jpg

[AJW Performance]

carlos is rockin the ISC coilovers now boyeee




http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/06192010048.jpg



http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/06192010047.jpg




http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/06192010046.jpg

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/06192010045.jpg


http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/06192010054.jpg


Any pics with the ISC's installed?

[Hero]

he's not on this forum - i'll see if i can get some pics

[Hero]

alright guys - ready to start having garage days again?

here's the latest pic of the remodel - this week we put the 3sgte back into the mr2 and are ready to plug in the wiring harness and will be installing the exhaust

we are also putting together a hybrid swap for an 05 WRX - just trying to get the last darn sprocket off -:spin:

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/09152010378.jpg

[Berge56]

Garage looks awesome! Nice work. :up:

[Hero]

Garage looks awesome! Nice work. :up:

thanks homie :cool:

[98Wagoon]

thats a nice garage, dood! Im pretty jealous :lol:

[Hero]

thats a nice garage, dood! Im pretty jealous :lol:

yeah man - what a little insulation, drywall and paint will do huh? took about a month or so and had some help from some of the north shore members - wanna thank all the dawgs that helped out :up:

[Bu11dogg2]

Who's getting the hybrid?

I want one :(

[Hero]

GARAGE MEET

Everything is lining up for the the WRX/STI hybrid swap - i'll let you guys know ahead of time if any complications come up

Sunday 09/26/2010

Finishing up the swap and dropping the motor back in!

Let me know if you're planning on swinging by :D

[Hero]

Who's getting the hybrid?

I want one :(

me meng - oooooooohh 2nd gear comes before 3rd not after - silly me - :e

and the crankshaft just stopped spinning,...:dunno:

now it's time to :bull: it

[Bu11dogg2]

If the heads are good :(

That 68HTA will really come to life with that hybrid :)

Who's doing your head work?

[Hero]

If the heads are good :(

That 68HTA will really come to life with that hybrid :)

Who's doing your head work?

yup - heads r good - wheeew :D

my buddy is gonna help me dismantle and reassemble the heads (he's got the tools and experience with subby heads) and then i'm gonna check with EFI tomorrow to see if they can port em - think i might wanna hot tank em first though - feel free to make recommendations - don't wanna ship em, though - gotta be local :)

yeah - i can't wait to see how the 68 reacts - i heard spool up at 2,800 instead of 4,000 LOL!

[LetsWRCinmyWRX]

GARAGE MEET

Everything is lining up for the the WRX/STI hybrid swap - i'll let you guys know ahead of time if any complications come up

Sunday 09/26/2010

Finishing up the swap and dropping the motor back in!

Let me know if you're planning on swinging by :D


Hey Hero, can you PM some details on that? It'd be cool to meet some people.
Lemme know when and where...if I'm not working, I might just be able to stop by :D

[Hero]

Hey Hero, can you PM some details on that? It'd be cool to meet some people.
Lemme know when and where...if I'm not working, I might just be able to stop by :D

pm'd

[yaya]

The garage looks great dude! Makes me want to go put some drywall up in mine.

[Hero]

The garage looks great dude! Makes me want to go put some drywall up in mine.

thanx

du it meng! - $6/sheet at Home Depot :D - insulation is what's gonna $$$ u but it'll be worth it come winter time

[legacySTI]

dude , congrat's, the garage look's so nice, good job
I'll see you sunday, let me know at what time you'll be there.

[Hero]

Will be there by 9:30am! :D - doing some work on an 04 STI too that day

[Hero]

978-317-1804

text me with any questions

[Bu11dogg2]

Hybrids going in today??

[bmx045]

I'll be there

[Hero]

kinda of a late start today guys - make it about 10:30am

[Hero]

wow - totally changed the plans but was good hanging anyways - oh yeah and big ups to Subaru for making the rear driver side spark plug on the sedan so easy to change :spin: funnest time eva changing a plug

[Hero]

Cool event going on in MA - This is the place to be if you need a tune.

Bren is a skilled professional who has a passion for tuning. He's tuned my rex over 3 times and each time it felt like a new ride. :spin:

Check the event out if you can. :D

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14537 (http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14537)

[Hero]

Hybrids going in today??

nope - gonna be about another week till i get my heads back from EFI - hopefully before SuperMeet :spin:

[Hero]

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/09212010388.jpg


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[Hero]

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/09162010379.jpg

[Bu11dogg2]

nice!

[Nick D]

I have not been following up but what the hell are you up to now Alberto????? That new engine isn't going into your car? What did you do???

[Hero]

I have not been following up but what the hell are you up to now Alberto????? That new engine isn't going into your car? What did you do???

Ha, ha - yeah man! Spun a crank bearing :spin:

[Nick D]

Jesus god man you like dropping $$$ into that thing. How did you spin the bearing???

[arcadia25]

i gotta come check this out sometime

[Nick D]

Damn I feel bad for you Alberto. You get her running good then engine failure. bummer.

[Hero]

Jesus god man you like dropping $$$ into that thing. How did you spin the bearing???

The dropping $$$ part is not so enjoyable - driving it is a different story :)

[Hero]

Damn I feel bad for you Alberto. You get her running good then engine failure. bummer.

Yup - had her running beautiful for about a week then had to install a new clutch - then had her running for a full weekend when i spun the bearing - :(

I also drove my buddy's car literrally one block from where I started the car the oil pump failed and the engine seized :spin:

It's like a curse or something :unsakred:

[Hero]

i gotta come check this out sometime

ur welcome to it :cool:

[Hero]

But this 1989 Subaru XT6 that my buddy loaned me - i can't seem to break it no matter how hard I try :lol:

[Hero]

Update on the heads - won't be coming in till Monday or Tuesday and I have to go pick them up - let's hope Subaru has the buckets i need for reassembly or else i'm gonna have to order them and then my WRX will definitely miss the Supermeet :(

[Berge56]

Oh noes.... I hope you can get her back together on time!

[Hero]

Oh noes.... I hope you can get her back together on time!

tell me about it! :spin:

[Hero]

WRX EJ257 Hybrid Swap
Well - suppossed to be getting the heads back today or tomorrow - then it's just a matter of gauging and installing the appopriate buckets for the valves - hopefully i can swing all the correct sizes without having to order any. The quicker I can do that the quicker I can get the motor in

SW20 - MR2 t67-25G
Gotta reconnect the shifter cables and find a dowl for the speedometer cable. Half shafts need to be regreased and the ball bearings re-fitted. After that we'll get the axles in and bolt on the headers/turbo/downpipe. Berk exhaust should be arriving towards the end of October - then it's an AEM tune and a road test. After that hit the dyno/track - hoping to make 325whp and get into the high 12's low 13s.

04 STI Exedy Stage 1 Clutch Kit
It's been about a week and about 500miles - owner says she feels good.

1999 Mecury Cougar Motor Swap
2005 Mecury Sable 3.0 V6 swapped in - over the net tune- runs a little rich at WOT but is averaging 30mpg on the highway and sounds like a beast. Road test suggest big power improvement! Hopefully dyno/track soon and get some numbers.

[legacySTI]

Don't forget , Legacy 98 paint job bumper and fender, also ford escort 93 rebuilding driver and passinger floor rust and interior light swap. all this on pass week.
by the way the total price for materials is close to $300. but i'll be shure this afternoon. This is including the corner light.

[legacySTI]

Hero, you think that guy will pay that much or better go with the insurance?

[Hero]

Hero, you think that guy will pay that much or better go with the insurance?

pm'd

[Cougaruxt6]

But this 1989 Subaru XT6 that my buddy loaned me - i can't seem to break it no matter how hard I try :lol:
Lmao That's my car :P

Don't Kill the Xt6 you already Deep 6'ed the cougar



1999 Mecury Cougar Motor Swap
2005 Mecury Sable 3.0 V6 swapped in - over the net tune- runs a little rich at WOT but is averaging 30mpg on the highway and sounds like a beast. Road test suggest big power improvement! Hopefully dyno/track soon and get some numbers.

That;s My car too :P

[Cougaruxt6]

Pics of the swap in the Cougar.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs348.ash2/62850_118565431535349_100001456777416_125426_15126 76_n.jpg

[squeethebee]

PUMA!!!

ed

[Berge56]

http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2009/08/11/alg_cougar-town.jpg

[Hero]

LOL!

[Hero]

It's coming along - yeah man!

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/10082010437.jpg

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/10112010470.jpg

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/10112010471.jpg

[squeethebee]

Getting along!

ed

[arcadia25]

looks good!

[Hero]

looks good!

thnx :)

[Hero]

Measuring and ordering valve buckets :spin:

[Hero]

Axles back in on the MR2 - e-brake fixed and shifter cables re-attached - waiting for front motor mount, a flange from Greddy and the long awaited Berk exhaust :cool:

[Bu11dogg2]

^what did he use for internals on the MR2?

[Hero]

^what did he use for internals on the MR2?


Nothing yet - stock JDM motor - they claim about 40K miles.

We're hoping to get her to about 300whp which should be cake for the t67 25g - we got an extra head and block that we're thinking of sending down to EFI to get done up for the spring and will prob install a meth kit too -depends on the owner's funds :cool:

[Hero]

3 to 5 days delivery has now become 5 days for sure - let's see what happens tomorrow :(

[Hero]

the bucket has arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

picking it up tonight BABY!

[legacySTI]

men , congrats for all your good work , we have to celebrate with a meet, so when will be that day????

[Hero]

men , congrats for all your good work , we have to celebrate with a meet, so when will be that day????

next garage meet AFTER my motor is back in :D

[Hero]

It's a comin,...it's a comin!!!

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/hybrid.jpg

[Berge56]

:spin: install this week?

[Bu11dogg2]

:spin: install this week?


and new tranny next week :lol:

[AExiOn]

I am excite!!!!!

[Hero]

and new tranny next week :lol:

:unamused: - No jinx

[Hero]

:spin: install this week?

Tomorrow :D

[Bu11dogg2]

damn.... Wish I didn't have to work, i'd love to peanut gallery during the install!

[BG @ BrenTuning]

I hope we can get through a tuning session on the stock trans.

[Hero]

I hope we can get through a tuning session on the stock trans.

:palm:

Well if we don't - can i leave it in ur garage for a couple of weeks? :e

[BG @ BrenTuning]

:palm:

Well if we don't - can i leave it in ur garage for a couple of weeks? :e

The angel on my shoulder would recommend leaving it low boost for the winter. :)

[Hero]

The angel on my shoulder would recommend leaving it low boost for the winter. :)

That's fine - tranny plans in the worx - :cool:

[arcadia25]

lookin goooooood

[Hero]

Installed! :spin:
http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/10272010499.jpg

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/10272010503.jpg

[Hero]

Big thanx to my peeps in the North Shore for pitchin in! - North Shore Subie Squad FTW! - :D

[Bu11dogg2]

Great success!!!!

Who's the stud in the first pic? He's purty :wub:

[RCKSTR]

Good the valve cover gaskets came in!!! :lol:

[arcadia25]

Awesome man! Come to the lowell meet tomorrow!!

[RCKSTR]

Then the manch meet on Friday!!! :D

[arcadia25]

wheres the manch meet? mall?

[RCKSTR]

Ya it's at the TGI Fridays right next to the Mall of NH :D

you all should go!!! Hero you need miles on that motor!!!

[arcadia25]

i may come up with the girly friend for some food :) Hero I want to see this thing tomorrow! lol

[Berge56]

Hero is busy driving around putting miles on the new motor to respond!


How does she drive?

[Bu11dogg2]

bumpdates?

[Hero]

LOL! - You guys are a trip!

Ummm - going over last minute stuff - i finished so late last night - wanted a clear head. It runs like it needs a tune - but before i get a tune I'm gonna check for vacuum leaks and i'll run a quick boost leak test as well. I'll check back in with you guys later today. :D

[Bu11dogg2]

feel free to drive up to Portsmouth tonight.

it's about 90 miles round trip and i'll buy you a beer/coffee :)

[Hero]

Last minute stuff checked out - Idles at 800rpms - sounds good. Turbo spools right away! Big difference from the 2.0. I'm headin to Lowell tonight - gotta stay out of boost so may take a while LOL!

[arcadia25]

lol, see you there!

[Hero]

feel free to drive up to Portsmouth tonight.

it's about 90 miles round trip and i'll buy you a beer/coffee :)

how bout tomorrow night :D

[Hero]

Actaully -think i'm gonna head down 84 tonight - check out the NYC and grab a bite to eat :cool:

[Hero]

Alright guys - gotta "safe" map on there now - 19lbs of boost - good to go need to put some miles on before the dyno next Saturday - who's got MEETS? :D

[Berge56]

:rofl: @ 19psi.

[Hero]

:rofl: @ 19psi.

Was at 21psi with the 2.0 block :D

[Berge56]

nice! How many more miles do you have to go before break in is complete?

[Hero]

nice! How many more miles do you have to go before break in is complete?

I'm only at like 400mph right now. But there is an NYC trip on Friday of this week - and i'm trying to hit as many meets as possible from now till then. I originally wanted 500miles before the dyno tune, but I now I'm thinking 1,000miles. I may change my mind again to 3,000miles - gonna get so more advice :spin:

[Berge56]

I think most shops do the 1k and your good to go method. How many times have you cahnged your oil so far?

[Hero]

I think most shops do the 1k and your good to go method. How many times have you cahnged your oil so far?

Once after the cranking session and I'll do it again at 500miles - prob tomorrow.

[Berge56]

:up:

[Bu11dogg2]

19PSI for break in?

If you T off your HTA you will make about 5lbs of boost.

[BG @ BrenTuning]

Hero not listening to me :) left controller a bit high for break in when I first saw it yesterday but has kept his foot out of it.

[Bu11dogg2]

:munch: for final tune.


I want a ride too :)

[Hero]

don't worry - i don't really pass 10psi as i'm driving it now - i'll turn it down some more :cool:

[Hero]

:munch: for final tune.


I want a ride too :)

but of course :devil:

[RCKSTR]

don't worry - i don't really pass 10psi as i'm driving it now - i'll turn it down some more :cool:


:lol: good to hear things are moving along quick for you! get those miles in allready :spin: haha

[Hero]

:lol: good to hear things are moving along quick for you! get those miles in allready :spin: haha

yeah man! At 450 now, gonna see my brother tonight, bout 100mile round trip, then 2nd oil change. :)

[Bu11dogg2]

Should prolly do diff and tranny fluid to if you haven't recently ;)

[Berge56]

Tranny and diff fluid is a good idea.... This reminds me I have to change mine.

[Hero]

Should prolly do diff and tranny fluid to if you haven't recently ;)

done when i did the clutch about two months ago :cool:

[Hero]

Second oil change tonight :D

[Hero]

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15642

for hybrid/hta68 dyno results

[Hero]

Paly! What up?! We finishin the MR2 or what?!

[-boz]

It's 50/50 when it comes to the "break in period" of a turbo'd motor. Some builders say break it in gradually, some say break it in normal. I know a few people that broke their motors in at regular boost (15+psi) and a few that did around 7psi. My friends that didn't baby it still saw perfect compression and sometimes even better.

[Hero]

It's 50/50 when it comes to the "break in period" of a turbo'd motor. Some builders say break it in gradually, some say break it in normal. I know a few people that broke their motors in at regular boost (15+psi) and a few that did around 7psi. My friends that didn't baby it still saw perfect compression and sometimes even better.

Yeah - I'm not gonna track it or anything, but now that I've got 1,300 miles and a tune I think I'm gonna drive it the way I plan on driving it normally from here on in :cool: - Oil change intervals is at 1,000 miles right now and then I'll go 2,000 and then I'll leave it at 2,500/change. I'm probably gonna flush out the coolant in the spring too.

[Hero]

Gonna have to push off the Mr2 for about another couple weeks - gotta a GTSpec UEL perf headers install on the 05 STI next on the list - prob Sunday Nov 21st

[Bu11dogg2]

ADVICE:

if you can, bolt the UP on to the header before you install it.

Once it's installed the 1-4 section and the bottom of the heads prevent you from getting to the top UP bolt (there are 3). technically, you can get to it by removing the triangle shaped cover in the wheel well but you won't be able to use a rachett or cresent wrench on the top bolt.

GL!

[Hero]

ADVICE:

if you can, bolt the UP on to the header before you install it.

Once it's installed the 1-4 section and the bottom of the heads prevent you from getting to the top UP bolt (there are 3). technically, you can get to it by removing the triangle shaped cover in the wheel well but you won't be able to use a rachett or cresent wrench on the top bolt.

GL!
'
Tanks :D

And remember - you're always welcome to join :)

[Bu11dogg2]

it can be done, but it's a PITA

[Berge56]

^^ Good to know!

[MarksSTI]

Id love to come, are you selling gtspec headers, Bren emailed me for a group buy of them

[Hero]

Id love to come, are you selling gtspec headers, Bren emailed me for a group buy of them

I'm not sellin them - you can get them from Bren :D

We finished Paly's - sounds nice :cool:

[Subyspeed]

how much of a pain in the ass was it. I am going to put mine on once it comes out of storage

[Hero]

how much of a pain in the ass was it. I am going to put mine on once it comes out of storage

If you gotta an 04/05 you're gonna prob need to grind the u-frame a bit - it comes very close and sounds horrible when it rattles against it :(

once you make the small adjustment you're good to go :D


took about 2 hours or so - we opted to lift the motor up just above the motor mount bolts to make install easier/possible

[Subyspeed]

thank god i have a 07 than :lol:

[Hero]

thank god i have a 07 than :lol:

:D Yeah, hopefully that makes a difference under there cause those things were tight :spin:

[Berge56]

:orly: did you happen to take any pics of the install? How much grinding did you have to do?

[Hero]

:orly: did you happen to take any pics of the install? How much grinding did you have to do?

I'll try to post some pics today

[jwebsta32]

thank god i have a 07 than :lol:

I had to trim a little on mine. Wasn't bad. Just run a grinder around on the sub frame a tad

[Hero]

:orly: did you happen to take any pics of the install? How much grinding did you have to do?

Nope - i totally forgot to take pics of this one - i took pics of the invidia equal length that we took off and sold but forgot to take pics of the GT Spec going on :(

[Hero]

We also replaced the manifold gaskets on a 2008 Legacy GT experiencing a rough idle. Bmx will post pics of the old gaskets to show where they were leaking. :cool:

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16422&page=2

[Hero]

Impreza RS gotta a set of fresh tie rods :D

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/12202010569.jpg

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/12202010570.jpg

[Hero]

Here's a rare bird for ya! Motor install and some suspension goodies :D

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/12272010615.jpg

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/12282010621.jpg

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http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/12282010628.jpg

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/12282010635.jpg

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/12292010639.jpg

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http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/12282010625.jpg

[Berge56]

Nice! I :wub: rx-7's.

[Hero]

Should be finishing up on an MR2 soon as well. :D

[Bu11dogg2]

I want that RX-7

[Hero]

I want that RX-7

Well then ur REALLY gonna want it when it gets back from the body shop :cool:

[bmx045]

I wonder how much engine/radiator heat that inlet filter sucks in

[Hero]

I wonder how much engine/radiator heat that inlet filter sucks in

I wonder how many radiator fins that turbo will suck in :)

[Bu11dogg2]

Well then ur REALLY gonna want it when it gets back from the body shop :cool:


maybe not... what body kit?

[Hero]

maybe not... what body kit?

JDM :D

[Hero]

Nice and shiny! :D

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/12312010652.jpg

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http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/12312010650.jpg

[Hero]

There's no job too small!!! :)

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/01122011681.jpg

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/01122011682.jpg

[Subyspeed]

do i see a hybrid snowblower swap in your future?

[Hero]

do i see a hybrid snowblower swap in your future?

:lol:

[Subyspeed]

I bet you that snowblower hits 300 whp before randy ........ :hide:

[Hero]

I bet you that snowblower hits 300 whp before randy ........ :hide:

OMG! :lol: You guys are rediculous. :lol:

For the record I only hit 293whp on EFi's dyno over 330tq :e

That's with the hybrid - prob would've gotten more hp with the 2.0L (hta68 throws more hps on 2Ls) but never got a chance to check on the Mustang before i spun the bearing so I guess we'll never know :spin:

[RCKSTR]

Nice, just doing a tune up on it or ? And what's that turbo/manifold for in the above pics?

[apkarian100]

What was wrong with the snowblower? Brings back memories of me being a service tech at a small power equipment co.

[Subyspeed]

OMG! :lol: You guys are rediculous. :lol:

For the record I only hit 293whp on EFi's dyno over 330tq :e

That's with the hybrid - prob would've gotten more hp with the 2.0L (hta68 throws more hps on 2Ls) but never got a chance to check on the Mustang before i spun the bearing so I guess we'll never know :spin:


:lol: i was just saying it to make fun of randy.

[Hero]

Nice, just doing a tune up on it or ? And what's that turbo/manifold for in the above pics?

Tune up and replacing the snapped pin on the right side wheel.

Shiny pipes up top for a ct26 stock turbo on an Mr2

[Hero]

And so the resurrection begins:

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/01202011687.jpg

[Bu11dogg2]

what's he doing for mods with the rebuild?

[Hero]

what's he doing for mods with the rebuild?

This is the wagon that was for sale last week. I picked it up. Very clean with all the bells and whistles - wheels/roof rack/premium sound/etc - just has an issue with cylinder 1. We're gonna bring her back to life OEM style.

Piston Rings
Head Gaskets
Valve Cover gaskets
Intake Manifold gaskets
New hoses were needed
New clamps and crush washers everywhere
Cold start fuel leak fix
Clutch kit
Fluid change (coolant, oil, gear oil, diff)
Spark plugs
Timing Belt & Pulleys
Water pump
Air filter

and whatever else she needs - i'm determined to see this baby put to good use by someone who appreciates a good wagon :cool:

expect regular updates and she'll be up for sale again soon :D

[Bu11dogg2]

Nice!!

FYI, subaruwrxparts.com is REALLY good when buying parts for a rebuild :)

Ask for Julie.

[Hero]

Nice!!

FYI, subaruwrxparts.com is REALLY good when buying parts for a rebuild :)

Ask for Julie.

Oh yeah - i know Julie :D

[Hero]

Good news - it just needs a new valve. We're still gonna do the overhaul mentioned above, but it's good to know that this wagon will be driving in open pastures again soon :D

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/01222011698.jpg

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/01302011705-1.jpg

Stay tuned as we update you on this wagon's journey back to a healthy and happy life :)

[squeethebee]

Very nice Hero!!

ed

[squeethebee]

Oh yeah, and should add a new oil pump to that list above.

ed

[Berge56]

Nice hero! Glad you got to pick this baby up.

[Hero]

Thanks - debating on the oil pump - been talking to a bunch of dealers and apparently they never really see failed oil pumps - they usually just change them when something else fails and they have to pull the motor - we'll see

[Hero]

Also - this would be a good time for anyone who is willing to buy to pm me for special requests while the motor is out -

Also anyone who wants to take this home as a hybrid with a new OEM 2011 STi shortblock let me know now - total price for the wagon with a hybrid motor and all the trimmings will fall right around $10,500.

[Hero]

or let me know if you're interested in installing a turbo upgrade, injectors, headers etc. pricing would just be for parts at this point cause the motor is already out

here's the original 2.0 block freshened up a bit with a little steam bath and some lovin :D -

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab215/albertov04/02032011716.jpg