Baja Robs 06 Baja Turbo.AWIC boost leaks repaired & coilovers are gone. Area1320 FTW! - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

Subie_sleeper · 09-16-2007, 08:37 AM

The saga continues........

Subie_sleeper · 09-17-2007, 07:51 PM

most likely the front diff. metal poured out of the drainplug. hopefully thats the full extent of the damage. if i need to replace the diff and the gearset you'll all probably hear the scream no matter where you are. Wish me luck , I should know tomorrow.

gary · 09-17-2007, 07:58 PM

hahahaha sorry I had to. Good luck

Honest_Bob · 09-18-2007, 08:28 AM

ouch!

Intercooled T · 09-18-2007, 08:31 AM

I thought this thing was tuned and turn-key sleeper? what happened? too much power for the stock parts?

Honest_Bob · 09-18-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Intercooled T

I thought this thing was tuned and turn-key sleeper? what happened? too much power for the stock parts?

300lbs of tq + stock 5 speed tranny + fun = bye bye tranny.

RayArroyo · 09-18-2007, 01:13 PM

rob you still owe me dinner lol

Subie_sleeper · 01-02-2012, 05:46 PM

I picked the Baja up tonight

Ryan & the guys @ Area1320 found where the boost leaks were.

The threaded universal mounting holes in the AWIC core were wide open & needed to be plugged.

It says a lot for my "Blouch" rebuilt 18G.... since it was still making 25-26 lbs of boost

It hits boost SO much faster now.

The coilovers are replaced with new KYB GR2 struts & new springs for an 03 Baja. The front is RIGHT where I wanted it... The rears are a little too high still.

I'm looking into Legacy rear springs at this point .... since ther're no other choices.

It was REALLY nice to drive it.... & NOT get bounced out of my seat.

Reds82 · 01-02-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Subie_sleeper

It was REALLY nice to drive it.... & NOT get bounced out of my seat.

All im hearing is im getting old and my butt hurts haha
glad to hear the beast is home I never feel right when one of my cars are in the shop but when you get it back better than ever it is a great feeling

eightplustwo · 01-02-2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subie_sleeper

I picked the Baja up tonight

Ryan & the guys @ Area1320 found where the boost leaks were.

The threaded universal mounting holes in the AWIC core were wide open & needed to be plugged.

It says a lot for my "Blouch" rebuilt 18G.... since it was still making 25-26 lbs of boost

It hits boost SO much faster now.

The coilovers are replaced with new KYB GR2 struts & new springs for an 03 Baja. The front is RIGHT where I wanted it... The rears are a little too high still.

I'm looking into Legacy rear springs at this point .... since ther're no other choices.

It was REALLY nice to drive it.... & NOT get bounced out of my seat.

Glad to hear things are turning around on the Baja! Hopefully 2012 will treat you better with car luck.

Subie_sleeper · 09-19-2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intercooled T

I thought this thing was tuned and turn-key sleeper? what happened? too much power for the stock parts?

looks that way. oh well thats what they make credit cards for.i just have to be extra nice to the wife. shes not too happy right now. the terms ppg , andrewtech , trans and It's better than using stock parts that will just break again ...etc cause an instant color change from white to red and little veins pop out.. its scary

**Ender81** · 09-18-2007, 10:26 AM

You might want to re-think the run until the spring when your trans is happier and healthier.

Subie_sleeper · 09-19-2007, 06:16 PM

looks like taco bell ray. Hopefully i'll know the extent of the damage tomorrow. if parts of the ring gear made it all the way through the trans i'm f@#$%d .Rebuilding it with stock parts will be cheaper plus i get my discount at work , but its just a matter of time till it pops again. Andrewtech gave me a ballpark figure of 5500 to 6500 bucks to rebuild it w ppg gears and a front lsd . that would mean driving the thing down there in the back of the wifes 06 Outback XT Ltd. shes not to thrilled with that idea. lol. oh well, they say speed costs money. as always i learn the hard way.

**Ender81** · 09-19-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Subie_sleeper

oh well, they say speed costs money. as always i learn the hard way.

Come on now you were warned that your trans wouldn't take what you wanted to do with the car. Sucks it was so soon though

RayArroyo · 09-20-2007, 09:23 AM

cool rob please let me know how you make out, i know this puerto rican guy that tunes selling an 06 6 speed for about 3800 has 14k miles on it

Buster · 09-20-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ray@turbotek

cool rob please let me know how you make out, i know this puerto rican guy that tunes selling an 06 6 speed for about 3800 has 14k miles on it

haha, hey I know that Puerto Rican guy too, hes a good seller!

Subie_sleeper · 09-21-2007, 08:13 AM

that would actually be do-able Ray. only problem is the 4.44 rears in mine probably won't get along too well with the 3.90s in the 6 speed. switching rear diffs would a. cost more and b. require axle swap as well. see a. does anyone know if its possible to swap ring and pinions from a 5 speed to a six speed? I'm guessing not , or wayyy to much money.

Subie_sleeper · 09-21-2007, 08:26 AM

I forgot to post this last night. 1-5 and reverse are not damaged at all. the ring and pinion are gone and so is the center diff. the best explanation I got from the tech at work (besides the obvious Bajas are not supposed to be faster than stock STI s ) is that powering through turns with a front wheel spinning (repeatedly) put way too much stress on the front and center diff s. I'm having them fix it with all stock parts and plan to by a used trans from Weddes. The low mileage trans gets shipped to Andrewtech for a PPG rebuild as soon as they get the right gears in , and all will be right in the world. I'll just have to sell a lot more Subies and get used to Raman noodles for a while. :-)

OMGz Turbo · 09-19-2007, 06:23 PM

Damn bro well hope the best for ya.

**Ender81** · 09-20-2007, 01:45 PM

Rob no worries I didn't get any of your previous messages so you are still fine lol. When I get a chance I will give you a ring.

09-16-2007, 08:37 AM	#1
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	Baja Robs 06 Baja Turbo.AWIC boost leaks repaired & coilovers are gone. Area1320 FTW! The saga continues........ Last edited by Subie_sleeper; 01-02-2012 at 05:32 PM. Reason: Update

09-18-2007, 08:28 AM	#4
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09-18-2007, 08:31 AM	#5
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01-02-2012, 05:46 PM	#8
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	I picked the Baja up tonight Ryan & the guys @ Area1320 found where the boost leaks were. The threaded universal mounting holes in the AWIC core were wide open & needed to be plugged. It says a lot for my "Blouch" rebuilt 18G.... since it was still making 25-26 lbs of boost It hits boost SO much faster now. The coilovers are replaced with new KYB GR2 struts & new springs for an 03 Baja. The front is RIGHT where I wanted it... The rears are a little too high still. I'm looking into Legacy rear springs at this point .... since ther're no other choices. It was REALLY nice to drive it.... & NOT get bounced out of my seat. __________________ Time to concentrate on the damn leaky axle & gettin my exhaust straightened. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-17-2007, 07:51 PM	#2
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	most likely the front diff. metal poured out of the drainplug. hopefully thats the full extent of the damage. if i need to replace the diff and the gearset you'll all probably hear the scream no matter where you are. Wish me luck , I should know tomorrow.

09-17-2007, 07:58 PM	#3
gary Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northampton, PA Member #1638 My Ride: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon iTrader: (1)	hahahaha sorry I had to. Good luck

09-19-2007, 06:16 PM	#13
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	looks like taco bell ray. Hopefully i'll know the extent of the damage tomorrow. if parts of the ring gear made it all the way through the trans i'm f@#$%d .Rebuilding it with stock parts will be cheaper plus i get my discount at work , but its just a matter of time till it pops again. Andrewtech gave me a ballpark figure of 5500 to 6500 bucks to rebuild it w ppg gears and a front lsd . that would mean driving the thing down there in the back of the wifes 06 Outback XT Ltd. shes not to thrilled with that idea. lol. oh well, they say speed costs money. as always i learn the hard way.

09-20-2007, 09:23 AM	#15
RayArroyo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ALBANY/PHILLY Member #205 My Ride: GTR/RSTI/MDX Sport iTrader: (3)	cool rob please let me know how you make out, i know this puerto rican guy that tunes selling an 06 6 speed for about 3800 has 14k miles on it __________________ formerly ray@turbotek

09-21-2007, 08:13 AM	#17
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	that would actually be do-able Ray. only problem is the 4.44 rears in mine probably won't get along too well with the 3.90s in the 6 speed. switching rear diffs would a. cost more and b. require axle swap as well. see a. does anyone know if its possible to swap ring and pinions from a 5 speed to a six speed? I'm guessing not , or wayyy to much money.

09-21-2007, 08:26 AM	#18
Subie_sleeper Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Center Valley Pa. Member #5775 My Ride: '06 Subaru Baja Turbo. Cash consuming vortex from HELL iTrader: (1)	I forgot to post this last night. 1-5 and reverse are not damaged at all. the ring and pinion are gone and so is the center diff. the best explanation I got from the tech at work (besides the obvious Bajas are not supposed to be faster than stock STI s ) is that powering through turns with a front wheel spinning (repeatedly) put way too much stress on the front and center diff s. I'm having them fix it with all stock parts and plan to by a used trans from Weddes. The low mileage trans gets shipped to Andrewtech for a PPG rebuild as soon as they get the right gears in , and all will be right in the world. I'll just have to sell a lot more Subies and get used to Raman noodles for a while. :-)

09-19-2007, 06:23 PM	#19
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