Pete's Little Red Rocket...Post 559...Wiring, DONE!

[teh DIRT]

Update: 3/26/07

The last engine didnt last to long. This past weds. I got a smaller turbo, installed it and went out to tune. Well it didnt go well. Spun a bearing due to oil starvation etc. Friday night from 4pm to 4am myself, bryan (troll), and terry (gottalovethewagon) swapped in a new ej18 engine bought from Area1320. I am currently tuning it very conservatively. I don't need this one to blow up. Putting all efforts to building the JDM ej20g engine and converting my car to run with that.


Update: 3/14/07

http://www.mikespock.com/sd5.jpg

My red impreza is always evolving, usually when doing so I make it faster, this time I made it slower....ooops! The headgaskets that went in last time didnt do the trick, apparantly I warped the heads...who coulda thunk it! So I tore it down again and did it right. JDM wrx headgaskets, arp head studs, jdm wrx heads, sti turbo, etc etc. I am running all of this on a stock ecu with a piggyback so I am having trouble dialing it all in. Right now it runs fine but isnt making the power it can.

New parts that are ON:

ej20g heads
arp head studs
vf39 turbo
tial 38mm wastegate
QTP exhaust cutout
97+ hood (getting it tonight or tomorow)





Update: 12/12/06

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4634803977910542226

So the headgaskets blew on 12/7 after racing MissDSM. On 12/9 I took the engine out and replaced the headgaskets with WRX ones. On 12/11 it started up and ran great. Currently running 13psi, looking to goto 15psi as soon as i get new plugs. Oh I also added sti injectors and took the rrfpr out. SO MUCH BETTER! Driving is soooooooo much smoother now, i officially will never use an rrfpr again after seeing how nice the car drives with bigger injectors and a tune.

PICS:

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6295/dsc7526ez1.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5522/dsc7516ir0.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/salesale027.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/fmic003-1.jpg
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++

OLD PIC: take the fogs out and add a huge fmic and you got what it is now.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/shoot/95dd1042.jpg


Hmm where to start. I tear apart subarus, make them better, and put them back together...its what I do. I started off with a 96 automatic subaru, i made it look all nice and **** but that was when i was a ghey ricer and didnt know anything. Now like I said I tear apart subarus so i sold that heap and bought a 95 obd1 5spd impreza. 2k miles ago i tore out the engine, replaced the heads with larger ones and strapped a turbo kit to it. Suprisingly it runs quite well and is relatively fast considering what it came from.

Stock- 18.xx @ 70mph (just a guess)

Teh dirtified- 13.65 @ 99.31mph


I have some big plans ahead of me. Looking for 400whp ultimately.

Current Modifications: 10/30/06

ENGINE:
ej18s block
ej22 heads
ej22 headgasket
wrx exhaust manifold
ERZ catless uppipe
TD04 turbo
HKS downpipe
tial 38mm EWG
QTP cutout
WRX midpipe
Custom Axleback
JoeP Boost controller
Custom FMIC
4:1 FMU

ELECTRONICS:
Greddy Emanage
WRX 6-disc cd player

SUSPENSION:
RS struts
H&R sport springs

EXTERIOR:
falling off bumper mod
weight savings via paint scratches
wrx wheels painted gold
TST stickers

[DropTopChevy]

PICS or ban:ttiwwop:

[05Accent]

x2.....

[ej20wrx123]

stock injectors? how much boost did you run to trap 99?

[teh DIRT]

not sure. my boost gauge was all weird. pretty sure it was around 12. yeah stock injectors

[Evo8kid]

nice, well put together

[teh DIRT]

updated!

[teh DIRT]

posted a video

[Focusst13]

i saw this car down at temple a few times. made me stop and take a look. nice

[teh DIRT]

thanks.

[jspek]

pete you make the emoist vids ever, always by yourself and all. but they are enjoyable.

[TROLL]

i dig the vid. nicely done...

[On Sale]

nice vid, but where is the video for the re-install.... i wanna see that bitch go back in haha

[CHAOS]

very cool vid pete

[Honest_Bob]

awesome video of the rebuild. I have to give you credit for doing that **** in the cold.

[S4toSTI]

Should have stolen that lgt motor and just put it in.

[Gorilla Unit 33]

nice video pete and one hell of a project you put together

[teh DIRT]

Should have stolen that lgt motor and just put it in.


im making more power than that.


sorry, i ran out of tape for the re-install

[ray@turbotek]

i like the light under the hood. i think you should keep it there permanent

[teh DIRT]

yeah that worked out really well. when you do this as often as I do you find little tricks to make the process go easier.

[05Accent]

TST Mechanics can work that fast.lol nice video..put together well... good song..

[joe tom]

awesome vid pete!

[DropTopChevy]

Emo rebuild and I have yet to see your car on campus Pete.

[teh DIRT]

Emo rebuild and I have yet to see your car on campus Pete.



itl be there at 2pm/

[subwrxkid]

i love the song, what's it called.

[Orbit]

Sweet vid Pete. Good job beefing up the 1.8 !

[95nracer]

Fastest gasket change ever!!!!!!!! Man Pete you work like Flash. Can you swap another trans into my car?:o

[redline]

WOW all that work for headgaskets. How many leaks did you have afterwards.

[teh DIRT]

none. but the heads are warped so the head gaskets are bad again :(

[Renegade_]

I saw your WTB thread on RS25:

Get a spare set of heads for now, like EJ22Es, and then get some EJ22Ts and get em PnP'd and work the heads and rev that thing out.

What is your rev limiter at anyway? How high can the bottom end spin before oil delivery is a problem?

[teh DIRT]

bump.

[S4toSTI]

WHat is the bump for and why is it slow?

[teh DIRT]

but for the update in the first post. its slow because stock ecu's are mad ghey.

[S4toSTI]

but for the update in the first post. its slow because stock ecu's are mad ghey.

Word up, that sucks what the next step then.

[Honest_Bob]

Word up, that sucks what the next step then.

The answer is simple. VTEC. :-p

[teh DIRT]

Word up, that sucks what the next step then.


no, next was the two hours I just spent outside working on a base tune. I figure that before with the old heads the compression ratio wasn't much lower than stock. That being said, my timing advance didnt need to change in my tunes, just the obvious timing retard in boost.

Well now my CR is quite a bit lower than it was before. Stock is 9.5:1 and now I am around 8.5:1 if not lower. That added with the increased distance that the heads sit from the block made for some very bad spool characteristics and some very bad power in boost.

The rough part is that I really have no way to tell how much timing advance I am running. With the piggyback you can only see how much advance or retard you are adding/subtracting....not the overall timing.I am not going to advance at all in boost for now but I may have to in the long run.

Timing is very tricky and can bite you in the ass if you push it too much. While figuring out the timing I am going to make sure the fuel is more than covering any lean conditions caused by too much timing.

Anyone following this....GET STANDALONE! itl make life easier for sure.

[S4toSTI]

Now will you have to adapt a standalone to your car or is there a system that will work with your harness?

[teh DIRT]

nope, id have to wire it. I am either converting to ej20g or to standalone, havent decided yet.

[teh DIRT]

more updates: blew up the most recent setup this past weds. Swapped in a new motor on friday. Running 10psi currently.

[012.5RS]

lookin good man, love the emo vid. cant wait to see how f'n fast it is once completly done

[zerioustt]

You've had as many motors as I've had trannies! Nice to see you stick with it and do all your own work. No garage ftl and I know your pain. Hopefully this one stays around a little longer.


Gl and nice work!

[Intercooled T]

where do you get your motors at?

[subwrxkid]

Does it pull?

[denmah]

hell yeah i love seeing people blow up and rebuilt and stick with what they have.

patience and stubborness prevail!

[denmah]

You've had as many motors as I've had trannies! Nice to see you stick with it and do all your own work. No garage ftl and I know your pain. Hopefully this one stays around a little longer.


Gl and nice work!

who lost their ass in your avatar.
i see a back, and legs, and underwear, but no ass!

[zerioustt]

who lost their ass in your avatar.
i see a back, and legs, and underwear, but no ass!

Lmao...its my fiance. Trust me she has an ass...lol. I like little petit firm booties, so in ten years it still there!


To stay on topic pete you should look on craigslist for a canopy. There pretty cheap on there. Not just good for rain, also for shade also in the summer time.

[EvlEgl]

Lol...I'm not gonna comment on Emily's Booty...I'll just assure Denmah that he shoudln't worry, It's a Horrible angle on the picture...:)

And Jay's theory on Bootys Pwns.

[96Stang]

i love how my name isnt listing on the helping party...and i believe i did all the damn work

[teh DIRT]

Well I went to the track last night and it was very dissapointing. Ran a bunch of 14.XX times with every launch being a bog. New pressure plate and tires make a big difference and it was one I wasn't ready for I guess. My last run started off good, the launch was not a bog but not great but I knew it'd be atleast a 13.9 pass. I was wrong. As soon as i got to the top of 1st the engine started bucking and I knew exactly what was happening. I was pretty much on E as far as gas goes and it was all at the back of the tank while the pump was in the front starving...so that was a 19.xx @ 60 lol.

Fast forward to this morning on the way home from DE, theres a street around my house where I always launch. Well today, being no different than any other day, I wanted to launch there. Mind you this is on brand new Dunlop Direzza's and an ACT stage 2 pressure plate. I revved up to 6, blipped it, layed on it and dropped the clutch. Instantly the front two wheels lit up and the back SLAMMED down hard, it reminded me of the WRX and STi guys who talk about diff slam where it hits the chassis. Thats what it sounded like.

So it was a great launch, I didnt even go into second gear because there was a light ahead of me. Light turns green, I go... "clunk, clunk, clunk".

Results:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/HPIM1327.jpg


I went home and immediately got under the car to look for a broken axle, didn't find one (was hoping for one, lol) and then knew what was wrong. Drained the diff and these showed up on the plug (magnetic). So:


WTB: 3.9 Ring and pinion gears for M/T impreza.

this car rocks!











NOT!

[S4toSTI]

And you keep telling me i need a project.

[Dave]

ouch, keep the faith man

[AREA1320]

pete... boy oh boy... I can get you A **** TON of 3.90 rears

[teh DIRT]

well lets work something out, I DESTROYED these lol. Those two teeth ar 2 of the 11 that I just fished out of the drain plug hole, I am sure there are more inside. Im taking the rear out now.

Ryan, you have a PM.

[Honest_Bob]

haha. good job man! :-p

[teh DIRT]

Yeah I rock hardcore, I wonder if there is a job somewhere to beat the **** out of cars and see when they break. I think I saw a TV special on it once, some dude just ran the crap out of these exotics to see when they broke. I need that job.

[foss]

damn, you have terrible luck with your car man, i hope it all works out.

[95nracer]

Damn sucks man. Well knowing you it should be back on the road in no time.

[Philly-Night-SR]

I definately admire your ability to tear the car apart at the drop of a hat, (or gear).

[Loserkidwac]

Damn that sucks, I think there was a manual L at the yard if you end upnot being able to find the stuff....


Hope the new exhaust pipe held up!

[teh DIRT]

good news!!!

I didn't break or damage the ring gear or the pinion gear. I just got the rear diff out and the rear plate off. I broke the spider gears....really good too.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/HPIM1331.jpg

even better is that I have a spare set here.

[teh DIRT]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/HPIM1328.jpg

saturday afternoon 4-14-07. good times.

[CHAOS]

wtf happened?

[Dave]

wtf happened?

Pete happened ;)

[CHAOS]

i read the post... good lord man... ur car hates you. almost as much as parking lot nitrous kits hate grand prix's

[teh DIRT]

Pete happened ;)


this is a good explanation of how my car gets broken so often. My car doesn't hate me, I don't have bad luck, I just drive my car...thats it. Its a 12 year old car that I beat the piss out of, things break.

[CHAOS]

haha at least you own up to it.

[subwrxkid]

haha how funny is that. You get to do a rear swap today anyways.

Call me later to see when we can set up to fix mine.

[Dave]

this is a good explanation of how my car gets broken so often. My car doesn't hate me, I don't have bad luck, I just drive my car...thats it. Its a 12 year old car that I beat the piss out of, things break.

we should trade for a week, your imprezza for my daytona. we'll see which one breaks first ;) of course the tona has you by a few years...

[teh DIRT]

my dad is pissed, haha. He's like

" I gota say it because its just pissing me off. That car isn't meant for the track, its a sedan that is 12 years old and isnt meant to be launched like that. Its a damn 4 cylinder turbo engine, if you want to drag race go get a chevy with 4.11 gears for christ sake. I mean you wonder why its always on jackstands with what you do to it!"

response:

"Im not wondering or complaining about anything, I know why its always broke...because I push its limits. And I think the 50 plus 4cyl's I was with last night want to have a word with you."

ahah

[Dave]

bahahahaha

[teh DIRT]

he just gets mad because my car is in the driveway all the time, its understandable I guess.

[CHAOS]

lmao perfect response

[CHAOS]

my dad used to hate when my mx6 was in the garage... which was probably a total of 8 months throughout the time i owned it haha

[Dave]

mine doesnt, but we both have fairly expensive hobbies (him=guns/flying, me=guns/driving) so it evens out

[MuddyREX]

Doesn't your dad drive a 4cyl turbo?

[teh DIRT]

so me and terry just got back from "my" machine shop....the old diff isnt cooperating and the axle holders are seized in it. Gona have to buy a new diff, oh well.

[TROLL]

pete... i have my wrx diff if that helps at all? just replace it or give it back?

and also i meant to ask if its weird to work on your car when its not cold, snowy, or rainy? must be strange...

[teh DIRT]

its super nice actually. I had a radio out there and just a hoodie on, I was loving it. And the rear came out really easy...good times.

And the WRX rear wouldnt help sadly, thanks though.

[UnderPoweredRS]

Pete I love that anything that breaks on your car can be fixed for the change you find under the seats. That's whats so great about it. It's built from the cheapest subaru parts around. Things are going to break but as long as you can do the labor your self and can source the parts(we all know you can) then it's not a problem. Just get under the seat dig up that change that everyone is leaving behind when you launch and get a new rear. Big deal. Oh and tell your dad I beat the piss out of my car too but it's built from legos like your car. But when it breaks it's gonna cost some coin to get her fixed.

[teh DIRT]

Ill be sure to tell him that. Yeah this is gona be a little more costly than what I can scrounge up in change. oh well

[UnderPoweredRS]

Ill be sure to tell him that. Yeah this is gona be a little more costly than what I can scrounge up in change. oh well

Thought you said you had what you needed to fix it?

[teh DIRT]

Yeah, I do.


BUT the rear diff I took out of the car didnt want to cooperate. Its a VA style diff with different side axle holders that need a subaru special tool to be taken out. I dont have the tool and the tool I MADE didnt do the trick. So I need a whole diff, housing and all.

[Honest_Bob]

I love your new avatar. :thumbup:

I deffinitly admire your willingness to push your car to its limits, especially since its your DD. :eek: :-p

[GottalovetheWagon]

I love your new avatar. :thumbup:

I deffinitly admire your willingness to push your car to its limits, especially since its your DD. :eek: :-p

yeah but his dad, and his wallet arent likeing it though(dad and wallet seperate)

[teh DIRT]

new diff wont be here till mid to late week. poop.

[subwrxkid]

Thought you said you had what you needed to fix it?

yo, when did Troll say that? Mad funny!

[teh DIRT]

oh yeah.

I have a spare spider gear set on hand but to get the damaged set out I need to take the side axle holders out. Well, they aren't coming out. 12 years of corrossion takes its toll.

[TROLL]

pete... you cant take the diff to a subaru dealer and get a tech to use the ST to do what you need done? either any tech or terry's buddy reuben? seems cheaper and faster, at least worth a shot.

[teh DIRT]

we called him. Subaru dealers don't do work on rear diff's. They get sent out, therefore they don't even have the tool.

[Vypurr]

I know that we would send a job like this to AAMCO...If anybody has the tool its them!

[teh DIRT]

Replacement diff arrived today in the mail. Good news is that its the wrong one and won't fit. Wait, thats not good news.

[sisforsurfing]

Replacement diff arrived today in the mail. Good news is that its the wrong one and won't fit. Wait, thats not good news.

Oh **** dude, that sucks. So much drama with this car, haha, sorry to hear it.
I don't even know what to say. Good luck, I guess? Cause apparently you haven't had enough!

[Honduh]

damn i really dig this car man!

really reminds me of my old crx. i swear i had the head off that car 3 times in 6 months. And the trans out a few times as well...

[teh DIRT]

so yes or no on these wheels? i say yes!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/sidewheels.jpg

[Buster]

are those the TCs wheels. Please buy them so I dont.

[teh DIRT]

they are all yours.

From what I am reading 235's are pretty much impossible on a GC without serious fender mods. Maybe if I went to stock ride height, but I am not willing to do it.

[Buster]

I dont know if I want to put rims on my car again. what do you think.

[teh DIRT]

I like these wheels alot, I think they will look good on your car.

[Buster]

think you could PS it for me with those, theres a pic like yours in my garage.

[Honest_Bob]

Those are deffinitly some nice wheels. Rota Boosts or their advan counterpart?

[ray@turbotek]

I dont know if I want to put rims on my car again. what do you think.

oh boy !!!!!!!!!

[teh DIRT]

took the wing off yesterday and fixed my wastegate issue. holla.


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/101_0489.jpg

[BluMeanie]

Now all you need is your own home depot lip!

[teh DIRT]

im getting it in like 20 mins lol.

[Honest_Bob]

wingless is like +2 sleeper points!

[MuddyREX]

You need an RS coupe wing and bumper.

And 22b fender flares.

[Signatus230]

^
+1

I agree, it would look hawt wingless, with at least a RS hood and bumper.

[teh DIRT]

not getting an RS hood, well i dont think I am...i dont know. BUt i have an RS bumper that needs a repaint.

[scoogan]

My wheels look bangin on your car...Atleast I think those were my wheels

[teh DIRT]

what wheels? the boosts? they arent on my car, thats a PSHOP....id love to buy them but they wont fit, narrow fenders FTL

[scoogan]

the stock wrx's

[teh DIRT]

i dont think they are yours. They came on the car when I bought it.

[TROLL]

focus pete, focus... keep your eyes on the prize! do not be distracted by the glitz and glamor of having show car status that gets all the racer chasers.

[teh DIRT]

i know i know. no rs hood, NEEDS a bumper tho.

[Buster]

dont listen to bryan! bling bling, thats what D always says.

[teh DIRT]

no its all about an unhealthy balance of power and bling. the scale need to tip towards the power end of things. :)

[Buster]

yes in the 2.0 realm. i that what were talking about?

[subwrxkid]

dont listen to bryan! bling bling, thats what D always says.

MTV is the truth. :eek:

[teh DIRT]

yeah its in the 2.0 realm.

[teh DIRT]

home depot lips.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/spats.jpg


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/spats2.jpg

[CHAOS]

nice... now bring it to cecil again.

[teh DIRT]

I will, I learned how to launch correctly without a ****load of drivetrain shock. And it gets off the line quick, maybe tomorow. Id be going to atco tho, cecil is way far.

[teh DIRT]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4/badazzcr/4078.jpg


sick! i want my car to sit like that.

[subwrxkid]

yo ibegayashellpressindudesc0cksinmymouth said you're a ricer. :roll:

[teh DIRT]

i obviously am. i mean come on, i have like all this bling and no go.

[jspek]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4/badazzcr/4078.jpg


sick! i want my car to sit like that.

what happened to i want to stay sleeper? i guess that went out the door when you realized to stay sleeper you have to drive around in a beat ass looking car haha.

[Drftpretty]

I just watched your head gasket movie. Im gonna have to clean and spray my engine bay tomorrow night now. Thanks alot.

[TROLL]

**** dude get those wheels and get fender flares like that! badass...

[teh DIRT]

sleeper is overrated. But so is over blingin. Gota find a happy medium.

[Blkmax]

yo ibegayashellpressindudesc0cksinmymouth said you're a ricer. :roll:

hahaha, i hate that guy

I love the fact that your car is so unsuspecting, cool car man, good luck with it

[Honest_Bob]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4/badazzcr/4078.jpg


sick! i want my car to sit like that.


I'd hit that! :mrgreen:

[jspek]

lil pete trying to be a man and rock 17x8s with 235s...

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7623/dsc0459kn0.jpg

http://img465.imageshack.us/img465/2214/dsc0460ui8.jpg

damn me for leaving my camera at 1600iso.

[teh DIRT]

lil pete trying to be a man and rock 17x8s with 235s...

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7623/dsc0459kn0.jpg

http://img465.imageshack.us/img465/2214/dsc0460ui8.jpg

damn me for leaving my camera at 1600iso.

one day....

[subwrxkid]

Add some camber and roll the fender and they will fit perfect.

[jspek]

coilovers.

[TROLL]

Add some camber and roll the fender and they will fit perfect.

oh ****, i sounded like you when i was talking to him tonight. [/self]

[subwrxkid]

That's because that's a perfect fitting wheel. Man up and make it work.

Get a baseball bat and roll the fenders. :eek:

[CHAOS]

haha leave that **** at my house for a week... ill roll the fenders... with a brick and a rock.

[Honest_Bob]

Looks like a job for Area1320... :wink:

[BluMeanie]

They just need to be gold......

[teh DIRT]

Well the wheels will be in my posession by the days end, lol. Ill just have to make it work.

[jspek]

aka coilovers son!

[teh DIRT]

or rolled fenders with rear camber bolts.

[sisforsurfing]

or rolled fenders with rear camber bolts.

You said it before I did. That should be all you need :)

Those fit so nicely, I am jealous. Your GC will be packing more rubber than my car, and they actually sit flush!

Boosts?

[teh DIRT]

yup rota boosts. I am pretty sure this is the widest you can go with stock fenders and a lowered suspension.

[jspek]

or rolled fenders with rear camber bolts.

idk man. dont be rolling around with fat bitches in the car.

btw these rims
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/8761/dsc7674wn7.jpg

[teh DIRT]

no one rides around in my car lol. I think the H&R sport springs will be out the door soon anyways, I might get some prodrive's until coilovers can be had.

[jspek]

just save up and go coilovers! dont be ignant *****! lol

[NOPSTNS]

just save up and go coilovers! dont be ignant *****! lol

+1


ps, i already kno u have dz101s, but
what tire size do u have?

[teh DIRT]

they are 215's weaksauce.

[AREA1320]

dude. stop on up for some fender rollage bro :)

[jspek]

omg pete is a man!!!
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/7683/dsc1248no2.jpg

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/438/dsc1249ru0.jpg

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/7245/dsc1254bc7.jpg

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/9754/dsc1253jt2.jpg

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/9083/dsc1255op3.jpg

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1687/dsc1256sq9.jpg

so i think the 235s makes you cooler than keith....uh oh!

[teh DIRT]

thanks chaz. pics are amazing as usual.

cant wait to roll the fenders and FINALLY put these on for good.

[jspek]

well at least there'll be a subaru with a good off set for once...HA!

[TROLL]

its a +48, right?

[teh DIRT]

BLAZAM. photoshop goodness.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/boosts.jpg

[teh DIRT]

red lugs yumm.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/boostslugs.jpg

[Raven18940]

Did you conquer the wheel bolts yet?

[Danronian]

How I love wheels that REALLY fill up the wheelwells. Very nice man.

[subwrxkid]

its a +48, right?

haha, the sarcasm! I love it! lol

I almost thought for a minute that these were like +35's when chaz said something, but then I thought, **** no. It would look like a low rider L.

red lugs yumm.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/boostslugs.jpg

That will look perfect. You don't really gotta photoshop it though, just peek at my rims. I definately think you should do them gold and get red lugs.

Overall they fit awesome. With the fenders rolled you will be more than fine, although there isn't enough camber for my taste. They still look good either way.

[teh DIRT]

I cant add any camber, there is NO ROOM between the wheel and the strut in the rear.

[subwrxkid]

oh wow. So, it's almost hitting? When the rear hits a bump they may rub a little.

Hmm...

You won't settle for those wheels with a one size down tire? You may be just fine, but you won't know until you drive it really hard.

+1 for being inovative atleast.

[TROLL]

if you dont need to add crazy camber i wouldnt, but if you needed a solution, camber plates would shift the strut and wheel inward together, so wheel/tire clearance on the strut would stay the same while buying yourself some more clearance with the fender. rear camber plates are mad loot though and i dont think you're going to go that out of your way to get a set of wheels to fit. camber bolts would keep the strut angle the same and move the wheel independently of it, which it sounds like you cant do.
if you wanted some 215 or 225 would buy you a tiny bit of clearance, but not 10mm or 20mm respectively, the actual section width difference will be smaller because they are all going onto the same width wheel. so figure maybe 6mm (3mm each side) by going to a 225mm or maybe 12mm (6mm each side) by going to a 215 tire.
anywho, this is all getting ahead of ourselves. i think it'll fit wonderfully with just a rear fender roll :)

[Shawn@R/Ttuning]

Roll the **** out of it and call it a day. Then sit back and proceed with the pointing and laughing at every other subaru with wheels that don't fit as well as yours.

[AREA1320]

^^ agree :)

[teh DIRT]

They are on. All 4 dont rub when I go straight. Turning right now requires low speed and a wide angle. Hopefully the fenders will be rolled tonight or tomorow....just waiting to hear from ray.


Oh and the front right hits the intercooler piping, I knew it would. Its cool though, parents are getting me an intercooler kit for my bday.

[NOPSTNS]

well at least there'll be a subaru with a good off set for once...HA!



+1 yay!:-p

[TROLL]

i think they look awesome, i was just saying that they're a +48 and a wheel that you commonly find on subarus, just not on L's cause their fenders generally cant accomodate this kind of width (wheel and tire combo).
if you can drive the piss out of your car without rubbing, then they're amazing. if you have to drive like a little girl around town all the time, meh.
eyes on the prize! it ain't a show car...

[Shawn@R/Ttuning]

If they don't rub alittle they don't fit right.

[AREA1320]

<---- +48's here biotches :)

[TROLL]

If they don't rub alittle they don't fit right.
haha... effin 240 guys. cant put us in a room together, its like a dinner party with half liberals and half conservatives. i guess that makes the subaru guys the conservatives, haha.

[subwrxkid]

If we all had 5x114.3 we could have rims that fit our cars. Until we do a hub swap like bryan, we can't have the 18x9.5 +35's. It's not our fault! Most of us have to custom order our rims just so they are wide and fit the car right.

[MuddyREX]

Thats a lot of meat under that little car.....looks awesome.

[teh DIRT]

lol, I was just thinking the same this chris. I was outside looking at it and was just like wow, those are some serious wheels/tires...I dont even think my car can back them up. haha

[Renegade_]

Thats awesome, I really think that they fit a little too perfect... There is absolutely no room left but that makes it look awesome.

[CleanNeon98]

why dont you just get lower profile tires...those fill the wheelwell a bit much

[peteyturbo]

so did you guys get them rolled or what??

[teh DIRT]

why dont you just get lower profile tires...those fill the wheelwell a bit much

you pretty much answered your own question.

I dont want lower profile tires because these fill the wheel well so good.

The fenders are rolled...did all four in less than an hour while being super hungover.

[TROLL]

so... does it rub any more?

[teh DIRT]

not under any circumstance that I would encounter while driving normal or driving hard. I took it to a parking lot and did some VERY hard circles back and forth and only then did it rub a little.

Oh and FYI chaz and matt....these tires blow in the rain. I took a turn real hard.....2nd gear....I floored it coming out and initiated a very cool yet scary as hell drift. lol. And its barely wet out.

[TROLL]

ha well i dont know what tires would grip coming out of a turn when the ground is wet when you go full throttle.
glad you fixed your rubbing issues. the last real test is autox which they will probably rub but whatever, a little rubbing never hurt anybody. just dont let any fat chicks in your car.

[teh DIRT]

Its a good thing I like skinny girls.

[CleanNeon98]

wheels look nice dont get me wrong...btw i think the rear left is mounted on backwards.the tire that is...also whats with the second exhaust on the right? or am I misunderstanding something

[teh DIRT]

quit nickpicking. That pic is from a testfitting. the wheels are mounted correctly.

[CleanNeon98]

quit nickpicking. That pic is from a testfitting. the wheels are mounted correctly.

there is no need to get rude either man. im trying to help you out maybe you didnt know the tire was on backwards. you have no idea how many cars ive seen rolling around with directionals mounted backwards. but whatever I guess trying to help someone is bad now.:roll:

[MuddyREX]

Pete wouldn't put the tires on backwards.

I'm really surprised you got them to fit with no major rubbing. I thought they'd rub every time you turned the wheel.

[teh DIRT]

they did before I rolled the fenders. Now its sick.

[teh DIRT]

thiiiiiisss iiiiiissss thhhhheeeee waaayyyy IIIIII Liiiivvvee

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/wideside.jpg

[77F-150]

looks good, nice job with the fender rolling

[jspek]

i request better pics stat OR BANNNNN!!!!

[teh DIRT]

lets take some right now, you got the snazzy camera.

[jspek]

pic a place junior.

[teh DIRT]

meet you at the blvd wawa?

[jspek]

hold on ill im you. i gotta take a **** and shower. lol

[teh DIRT]

word. rain sucks.

[S4toSTI]

Hey pete one night we will all get together and all take pics of just your car, wait that gives me an idea for a photo competition.

[teh DIRT]

well me and chaz are goin out tonight.


Hey barry, just think man. You could been cool to with awesome wheels on your L, but instead you are selling it. how lame

[sisforsurfing]

And its barely wet out.
That's probably why. Roads are slickest when it's just wet out since the oils from the road come up and haven't been washed away by more rain yet.

thiiiiiisss iiiiiissss thhhhheeeee waaayyyy IIIIII Liiiivvvee


:lol: :lol:
I'm glad they fit without much rubbing, bet they look just right.

[jspek]

235s are cool anymore on subbies. its all about 275s now.

[teh DIRT]

275! i guess I am taking the fenders off.

[MuddyREX]

For the record, my car is faster than Petes....:finga:

[Honest_Bob]

275! i guess I am taking the fenders off.

Fenders are for pussies.

[teh DIRT]

for the record, everything is faster than my car.

Chris are you tuned? I really thought id take you.

[MuddyREX]

Nope, stock EM with a boost controller set at 15. I thought you'd walk me too.

Your car does sound WAY better than mine though...

[teh DIRT]

aww thanks. Yeah I really think I have an issue somewhere, cylinder down or something. oh well, it runs and thats all that matters to me.

[MuddyREX]

I thought it was an STi killer!?!?!?

lol. Still quick though.....

[teh DIRT]

USED TO BE an sti killer. i miss my old engine :(

[jspek]

when u racing matt?

[teh DIRT]

i make like 110hp


matt makes like 500

no thanks.

[Shades of Gray]

wow Pete, it's been a while. I didn't even know you turbo'd your car. I need to venture out of my vendor section more. LOL, i'll tell you what though...NEEDS TINT!
Looks awesome. Nice transformation.
Ryan

[BluMeanie]

Atleast you know that you'll still beat me Peter. :o

[teh DIRT]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/fmic1.jpg

new intercooler kit is on and looks great.

[TROLL]

pete the ghettofabulousness is what makes your car yours, now you've got fancy wheels, a fancy fmic... geeeeez.

[MuddyREX]

Bring back Tri-color!!

Intercooler looks awesome though.

[xEJ20x]

pete the ghettofabulousness is what makes your car yours, now you've got fancy wheels, a fancy fmic... geeeeez.

We could put a dead pigeon in his scoop.

[ray@turbotek]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/lockenstuff/fmic1.jpg

new intercooler kit is on and looks great.

wayyyyyyyyyyyyy better

[S4toSTI]

Dude paint that thing black but do it right this time... no bling on the pete mobile except for the wheels.

[Honest_Bob]

Holy **** thats alot of tubing. I say run it without a bumper. :mrgreen:

[TROLL]

Holy **** thats alot of tubing. I say run it without a bumper. :mrgreen:

ha, for a second there i thought you werent a subaru guy. 10 feet of piping fo life!

[CHAOS]

nice pete, paint it.

[Raven18940]

So much piping to pressurize with such a small turbo. :(

Looks good though, can't wait to check it out tonight. :)

[Honest_Bob]

ha, for a second there i thought you werent a subaru guy. 10 feet of piping fo life!

Topmount for life!! :mrgreen:

[TrboChicsRock]

Holy **** thats alot of tubing.

That was the first thing I thought too when I saw the pic!

Is it possible to have less piping by not going through the fender or is there something in the way that's preventing that? I know I had to cut a small part of my radiator support out to fit the short piping on my car.

[Shawn@R/Ttuning]

Dude paint that thing black but do it right this time... no bling on the pete mobile except for the wheels.


Paint inhibits its cooling effectiveness.

[Raven18940]

Paint inhibits its cooling effectiveness.

Really? By how much?

[xEJ20x]

Pete should write a children's book with this thread title. :mrgreen:

[Danronian]

How did the new FMIC and piping affect performance?

[teh DIRT]

fmic worked great, spools quicker and all that good ****. In recent news, did a compression test because I felt that this engine was never as quick as the last. And something had to be up....well.....

154
165
145
130

eeek!

[Raven18940]

eek indeed. :(

[Signatus230]

Uh yea... how long is the plan to keep this one? Lol, thats not good... at all.

[redwrxwagon02]

fmic worked great, spools quicker and all that good ****. In recent news, did a compression test because I felt that this engine was never as quick as the last. And something had to be up....well.....

154
165
145
130

eeek!

raises pointer finger

inserts pointer finger between neck and collar

pulls and says glllllllll

[teh DIRT]

lol, it stills rips pretty good for the cyls being that far off. Oh wells.

[redwrxwagon02]

hey man go with it
lol

[zerioustt]

fmic worked great, spools quicker and all that good ****. In recent news, did a compression test because I felt that this engine was never as quick as the last. And something had to be up....well.....

154
165
145
130

eeek!

sorry to hear man, id give her a 100 shot and as much boost as possible and go for a glory run down the track..lol.

[Renegade_]

lol, it stills rips pretty good for the cyls being that far off. Oh wells.
What block are you planning to use after this one? Why not upgrade to a 2.0?

[teh DIRT]

ej20g

[Raven18940]

What block are you planning to use after this one? Why not upgrade to a 2.0?

Or you could bore this one out and fit bigger pistons.

[teh DIRT]

sorry to hear man, id give her a 100 shot and as much boost as possible and go for a glory run down the track..lol.


now this is an idea!

[Raven18940]

just get video

[zerioustt]

now this is an idea!


seriously man..might as well go out with a bang. i mean not a 100 shot(unless its a wet shot), but **** give her a whole lot of boost and see what she does.

[redwrxwagon02]

30 pounds

do it

i double dog dare ya

[Honest_Bob]

Throw a VF39 on there and crank that biznatch up.

[TrboChicsRock]

fmic worked great, spools quicker and all that good ****. In recent news, did a compression test because I felt that this engine was never as quick as the last. And something had to be up....well.....

154
165
145
130

eeek!

I know where you can get a nice set of rods :cool:

/bad influence

[S4toSTI]

I know where you can get a nice set of rods :cool:

/Good saleswoman
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[teh DIRT]

I know where you can get a nice set of rods :cool:

/bad influence



the block ill be using is forged from the factory. :) thanks tho.

[zerioustt]

the block ill be using is forged from the factory. :) thanks tho.


forged ftw!!

so seriously when ya boostin the piss out of this motor?

[teh DIRT]

when the other one is ready to go in.

[zerioustt]

when the other one is ready to go in.

ok let me know when you plan on blowing it up...lol

also can i watch/help with the install, i really want to do swap on a subie. ive done many other cars in the past and would like to get some more knowledge in my big ass head.

[TROLL]

sweet, time to get the show on the road?

i mean not sweet, but sweet. you know what i mean? sweet.

[jspek]

jesus another motor? really pete? just sell a kidney and get a real motor.