Normal aspirations...

[No Boost]

what's going on with the NA people? nobody has posted on here in weeks!!! I know you are out there. What's new in the NA world? :dunno:

[HamSocks]

Hi

[No Boost]

Hi

howdy.....

what do you drive?

[HamSocks]

2007 2.5i

[No Boost]

nice, got big plans for it?

[apkarian100]

Well, I'd like to make a hybrid Ebay intake soon.

[25rSTI]

i have a n/a aem cai for sale :D

[morbidgorilla]

is it for a MAP or mass air flow car?

[No Boost]

does everybody with a normally aspirated subaru really just dream of turbocharging/swapping their engine? Or are there people that really get into building their NA?

[25rSTI]

not 100% sure :(

[No Boost]

I'm doing an NA build but i really feel like i'm the only one.... I dont know what to expect out of it and i really cant get any pointers from anybody....

[RCKSTR]

I'm doing an NA build but i really feel like i'm the only one.... I dont know what to expect out of it and i really cant get any pointers from anybody....
a buddy of mine is building his 04rs. normal stuff like intake, full exhaust, cams, opensource tuned, ect... hes having a hard time finding parts and when he does they're wicked expensive :unamused:

[No Boost]

is he on here??

[RCKSTR]

is he on here??
no hes a diehard member on another forum which doesn't really exist anymore... kind of a weird situation :lol:

[No Boost]

bummer. you should try to get him on here.... ;)

[No Boost]

i got all my parts from a canadian company called TWE

[inski]

inski drama:
*Race pipe is a big success on 07 2.5i, took it off for now, got scared..
* bent rim on 07 2.5i pissing me off, sold lot for cheap.
* Sti springs on 07 2.5i wagon a big success. Love it.
*OBS project started, then stopped, ver4 STi conversion turned into a goat screw.
* Diagnosed OBS misfire issues, needs o2 sensor, and timing belt soon. p0341
* Waiting for the right amount of time to install WRX suspension on Forester
* Chasing Forester exhaust bits.
* Windows tinted on 07 Lego 2.5i, huge Mother's Day hit.:wub:

[GC4-RS]

Q: i can has h6 soon?
A: No. You still need a donar Eric.

[GC4-RS]

but in the meantime im working on this stuff:

refurbish FSB, new links+bushings
install Bosal Brospeed axle-back
racing harness's + bar

[No Boost]

I'm still wreslting with buying a set of STi wheels for my GC. I have the jdm 4 piston brakes so whatever wheels i get have to clear those. STi wheels should fit ok but my car is also lowered 2in so that's my big worry.

anybody have thoughts on this?

[GC4-RS]

Fender Rolling ftw :spin:

[HamSocks]

Fender Rolling ftw :spin:

I'm going to Synaptic on Thurs to have mine done.

[GC4-RS]

noice!

[25rSTI]

I'm going to Synaptic on Thurs to have mine done.

maybe ill see you there. what time you heading down?

[No Boost]

Fender Rolling ftw :spin:

I bought a real official fancy fender roller from tirerack.com but i have yet to use it. I just put a new quarter panel on my car last winter so i'm trying not to ruin it for a little while :unamused:

[HamSocks]

maybe ill see you there. what time you heading down?

Got an apointment for 1:00 PM

[tehsbean]

I'm still wreslting with buying a set of STi wheels for my GC. I have the jdm 4 piston brakes so whatever wheels i get have to clear those. STi wheels should fit ok but my car is also lowered 2in so that's my big worry.

anybody have thoughts on this?
You have a few options. Anything from a GC RS works ('98 Goldies, '99 RS 5-spokes, '00-'01 RS 6-spokes.) 16-inch WRX wheels require spacers (and I'm personally not a fan of spacers) Any 17-inch wheel should work, especially worth note are newer WRX wheels, saw a set from an '08 go on NESIC Classifieds for $200 the other day, brand spankin' new.

[Murphy2012]

Naturally Aspirated?

[GC4-RS]

I bought a real official fancy fender roller from tirerack.com but i have yet to use it. I just put a new quarter panel on my car last winter so i'm trying not to ruin it for a little while :unamused:

im spacing my rears a lil bit soon, might have to come up and pay you and your new rolling device a visit :D

[No Boost]

im spacing my rears a lil bit soon, might have to come up and pay you and your new rolling device a visit :D

sounds good to me

[GC4-RS]

maybe make a weekend out of it since the wife and i both want to go visit Napierville, u could show us the way...

[No Boost]

maybe make a weekend out of it since the wife and i both want to go visit Napierville, u could show us the way...


i dont really have much work space here. maybe we could have a shop day at mike's (subyfreak) place sometime. I know he's suggested it in the past.

I've only got one parking space, and it's on a hill. I cant even check my oil at my house... :unamused:

[No Boost]

I've been stalling on putting in my 6-link rear end for forever. it would give me a chance to get that done as well...

[No Boost]

You have a few options. Anything from a GC RS works ('98 Goldies, '99 RS 5-spokes, '00-'01 RS 6-spokes.) 16-inch WRX wheels require spacers (and I'm personally not a fan of spacers) Any 17-inch wheel should work, especially worth note are newer WRX wheels, saw a set from an '08 go on NESIC Classifieds for $200 the other day, brand spankin' new.

thanks. unfortunately my RS came with a set of cruddy 15 inch legacy wheels from the early 90's :unamused:

i really like the enkei RPF1's though.... next time i have an extra $900 i might go that direction...

[No Boost]

anybody ever take their NA to the drag track??

[squeethebee]

I did. It wasn't pretty though.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/squeethebee/102_3412.jpg

ed

[squeethebee]

I was in the right lane, lol. Bone stock '94 L with 4EAT and steelies, but full of crap, weighed almost 3,000lbs that day, hehe!! More fun than sitting and watching everyone else race though.

ed

[GC4-RS]

its 1/2 way to becoming a 10 second car...

[No Boost]

I was in the right lane, lol. Bone stock '94 L with 4EAT and steelies, but full of crap, weighed almost 3,000lbs that day, hehe!! More fun than sitting and watching everyone else race though.

ed

ya pretty much no matter what you run it's a lot of fun to go to the track.

[GC4-RS]

You have a few options. Anything from a GC RS works ('98 Goldies, '99 RS 5-spokes, '00-'01 RS 6-spokes.) 16-inch WRX wheels require spacers (and I'm personally not a fan of spacers) Any 17-inch wheel should work, especially worth note are newer WRX wheels, saw a set from an '08 go on NESIC Classifieds for $200 the other day, brand spankin' new.

im 2" lower and running WRX 16's without spacers, no rubs :spin:

but i am gonna put spacers on the rears to make them look mo flush

[No Boost]

im 2" lower and running WRX 16's without spacers, no rubs :spin:

but i am gonna put spacers on the rears to make them look mo flush

all my brake parts came in but my RPF1's are still out of stock :unamused:

[GC4-RS]

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/enkei_racing/swap/enkei_rpf1_s_ci3_l.jpg

is this the color your getting? saw they had them in gold +black too

[No Boost]

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/enkei_racing/swap/enkei_rpf1_s_ci3_l.jpg

is this the color your getting? saw they had them in gold +black too

black for me ;)

[will_c]

very light too, good choice

[No Boost]

very light too, good choice


ya, the price reflects the quality too :unamused:

[No Boost]

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=56&pictureid=430

look what came in the mail :D

[GC4-RS]

^ noice!

[No Boost]

^ noice!


I won a set of replica 22B fenders in a raffle at WBM too... yay for free mods :D

[GC4-RS]

I won a set of replica 22B fenders in a raffle at WBM too... yay for free mods :D

sic, when do you get them?

[No Boost]

sic, when do you get them?


lol they are sitting in my living room.

I havnt brought them to my storage unit yet.

[apkarian100]

WHAT! I didn't win sh#t at the raffle. Maybe next time.

[GC4-RS]

lol they are sitting in my living room.

I havnt brought them to my storage unit yet.

storage shed full of sic subie parts? no fair! :lol:

[tehsbean]

I want a set of these:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/Bean/enkei_rs-m_bs_ci3_l.jpg

In other news, I has new brake parts as well!
Cryo-treated front rotors with HPS pads and WRX caliper brackets. Some cheapo NAPA crap to keep the rear happy until I get 2-pots or H6 rears.

I should go install those now, actually.

[No Boost]

those wheels are pretty sweet too...

[No Boost]

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=56&pictureid=439

Freebie fenders from the raffle at WBM

[tehsbean]

Yeah, I like the RS-M's since I have yet to see another GC with them, and only a handful of Subaru's in general with 'em.

Nice fenders! You're a lucky man.

[No Boost]

Yeah, I like the RS-M's since I have yet to see another GC with them, and only a handful of Subaru's in general with 'em.

Nice fenders! You're a lucky man.


ya, the RPF1's are getting super popular :unamused:

I'm not sure exactly what i'm going to do with the fenders yet. i have a set of charge speed D1 fenders on my other project impreza. i had to take the lamborgini doors off to put em on because of the vents. if i put my new fenders on the other car i could put the doors back on as well.... :D mmmm ricy....

[GC4-RS]

^ :lol:

are the fenders already painted same white?

[No Boost]

^ :lol:

are the fenders already painted same white?


nope the gel coat is just white.

[No Boost]

anybody ever try a "clutch masters" clutch? I really wanted to hold out for an ACT but it looks like i'm going to need a clutch way sooner than i thought. my rear main seal went on the way to WBM and i'm pretty sure its managed to spoil what was left of my oem clutch... the clutch masters clutch is rated for the same power as the ACT but cost a third as much....

[GeoffC8]

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=56&pictureid=430

look what came in the mail :D

I love these rotors with a good pad. Did you stick to stock RS size, or grab a WRX bracket/rotor?

[No Boost]

i actually have 4-piston subaru calipers for them

[GeoffC8]

lucky

[No Boost]

lucky


if i told you how i got em you'd kill me in my sleep :devil:

[GC4-RS]

do tell...

[No Boost]

well... they were originally on a blue 99 rs... The owner bought a set of 17's that didnt clear them. he put spacers on but they were causing some sort of vibration in the front wheels so rather than get rid of the wheels he got rid of the brakes.

I traded him even for a set of wrx calipers i had laying around :D

[GC4-RS]

wow, good deal :)

[GC4-RS]

Seth are you bringing any NA/RS parts/accessories to the Claremont meet?

[No Boost]

not planning on it... unless there is soemthing you need. I still have ur baro thingy too by the way.

[GC4-RS]

not planning on it... unless there is soemthing you need. I still have ur baro thingy too by the way.

i dont need it anymore actually, as it turns out im an idiot and mis-connected two vacuum hoses :unamused: but thanks tho :lol: but you should still try to bring some stuff to sell/trade tho...

[tehsbean]

My car keeps breaking random ****.

But I do have new wheels that I didn't expect to buy! My car may not be running right but I can certainly have it looking good! :lol:

[GC4-RS]

My car keeps breaking random ****.

But I do have new wheels that I didn't expect to buy!

i can see them? :)

My car may not be running right but I can certainly have it looking good! :lol:

+1

[fourylboxer]

Hi, I began reading this thread and figured I'd join.I have an 05 rs that im currently trying fix back up after a rough winter :shrug:. I'll list what I have on it this far, 22mm front sway bar 20mm rear sway bar front and rear strut tower braces Perrin lightened crank pulley injen short ram intake OBX EL headers custom exhaust w/ HKS hipower muffler short throw shifter (rigged up w/ some welding) and some new interior stuff Also have a few things layin around for sale if anyones interest..

[fourylboxer]

I want a set of these:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/Bean/enkei_rs-m_bs_ci3_l.jpg

In other news, I has new brake parts as well!
Cryo-treated front rotors with HPS pads and WRX caliper brackets. Some cheapo NAPA crap to keep the rear happy until I get 2-pots or H6 rears.

I should go install those now, actually.

I actually have a set of those on my rs. :D

[GC4-RS]

I actually have a set of those on my rs. :D

pics now! j/k :lol:

[squeethebee]

pics now!

Fixed.

ed

[GC4-RS]

:lol: well i was trying to be nice but ok

[squeethebee]

You got to get mean with these guys sometimes. It's like raising a pit, you've got to assert you are the alpha.

ed

[GC4-RS]

You got to get mean with these guys sometimes. It's like raising a pit, you've got to assert you are the alpha.

ed

i hear ya there :lol:

[fourylboxer]

Does anyone have any sort of opinions on new cams vs regrinds? Because my understanding is tht there is really no difference and u definitely can't beat the price at least by delta regrinds! :)

[tehsbean]

Does anyone have any sort of opinions on new cams vs regrinds? Because my understanding is tht there is really no difference and u definitely can't beat the price at least by delta regrinds! :)
Not nearly as many options for new cams as regrinds. Delta has several grind options for cams to suit your needs.

My new Z1's are on my new Prodrives, expect a photoshoot in the next few days. I'm working all weekend :unamused:

[fourylboxer]

Not nearly as many options for new cams as regrinds. Delta has several grind options for cams to suit your needs.

My new Z1's are on my new Prodrives, expect a photoshoot in the next few days. I'm working all weekend :unamused:

What kind of options do they offer? I mean I know they offer more intense grinds tht aren't really practical for day to day, but are there a large selection of those that are?

Also, has anyone put cams in their subie? You like? Big power gains?
Thanks :)

[fourylboxer]

No? haha. I dont get a response on that one? :(

[tehsbean]

Nope, no response for you! :lol:

Delta offers several cam options, 1k grind for torque -- great daily driver cams. The 2k which has a more power oriented band, and I believe they offer a 3k as well for straight top end power.

Subyfr3ak has gone through a few sets including (if i remember correct) Cobb and Delta 2k's. It's definitely worth asking him what he thinks.

[subaru_crazy]

i love the sound of a car when its cammed

[Jaketips42]

I actually have a set of those on my rs. :D

Yeah they def look badass man. I want em!

[Jaketips42]

Cammed cars sound so nasty. I did the 2.5 cam swap into my 2.2. Made a nice diff in sound and power. If I were staying SOHC NA I would be doing 2K Deltas in a heartbeat. I miss my SR20 with Jim Wolf S4s. Very lopey idle FTW!

[No Boost]

Cammed cars sound so nasty. I did the 2.5 cam swap into my 2.2. Made a nice diff in sound and power. If I were staying SOHC NA I would be doing 2K Deltas in a heartbeat. I miss my SR20 with Jim Wolf S4s. Very lopey idle FTW!


what exactly is involved in the 2.5 cam swap? my sister's bf has a 2.2 that he wants to mess with...

[GC4-RS]

^ also curious about this...

[morbidgorilla]

me too
any way to make power on a 1.8 aside from swapping?

[No Boost]

me too
any way to make power on a 1.8 aside from swapping?


put a 2nd one in the trunk jk :D

I've heard about turbocharging them but dont know much about it.

[GC4-RS]

1.8's have dual port heads iirc, so you could use the wrx mani? and dont they make bolt-on turbo kits for these things too? IIRC i saw one for like $1200 on rs25 a while back...

[No Boost]

i know the 2.5 header fits the 1.8's (i had one on my impreza brighton) so it would only make sense that the 2.5 turbo kits would bolt up. the boost, fuel, and computer stuff is still a mystery though... they made a turbo 1.8 in subysport mag. last year. i might be able to dig it up if there is a real interest in it...

[tehsbean]

me too
any way to make power on a 1.8 aside from swapping?

As said, 1.8's take well to being boosted. Far better than the EJ251/25D does, and probably better than the EJ22 does. Lot's of people have done turbo builds on the 1.8 with good success.

[No Boost]

is there anybody currently working on a turbo 1.8?

[Black_ice]

if any of you guys are interested, I've got 2 wrx manifolds laying around that I wouldn't mind parting with :)

J

[Black_ice]

is there anybody currently working on a turbo 1.8?
I've heard small talk about squeethebee doing massive research on that subject...

J

[squeethebee]

I was, but went a different direction. You can literally use all stock WRX stuff. header, up pipe, turbo, turbo back exhaust, injectors and whatnot. I think the only things are the turbo needs to be re-clocked and you need a piggy back ecu (Greddy eManage or equivalent)

ed

[Black_ice]

I was, but went a different direction. You can literally use all stock WRX stuff. header, up pipe, turbo, turbo back exhaust, injectors and whatnot. I think the only things are the turbo needs to be re-clocked and you need a piggy back ecu (Greddy eManage or equivalent)

ed

I'm not sure if the td04 can be clocked, can it? I'm pretty sure you can put a silicone 90 degree coupler on the turbo for the intake just like the older legacys and jdm wrx's have there cast turbo!
I've actually got a buddy who has a jdm turbo that would be mint for a diy kit like this! I've also got a usdm up-pipe that I could sell with the wrx manifold :D

J
PM me if anyones interested!

[squeethebee]

Oh yeah, that'll work too.

ed

[Black_ice]

Oh yeah, that'll work too.

ed
probubly be the best route to take since theres no room under the oem intake manifold on the NA's unlike the turbo'd ones. no room for the turbo inlet I mean.

J

[GC4-RS]

i need to find a brighton :devil:

[tehsbean]

i need to find a brighton :devil:

I need to find a lot of money.

[No Boost]

ive got the perfect brighton for this experiment lol

[No Boost]

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=136&pictureid=1036
GRRR!!!!!

1.8 litres of fury ;)

[tehsbean]

I miss my furious ol' 1.8 sometime. It was even FWD -- mad tyte Honda style burnouts y0.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/Bean/FrenchMeadowpic.jpg

[GC4-RS]

http://www.newenglandsubarus.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=136&pictureid=1036
GRRR!!!!!

1.8 litres of fury ;)

DO IT :)

[No Boost]

ya, ive even got an EJ20 for it so if i blow it up, whatever lol

[No Boost]

I miss my furious ol' 1.8 sometime. It was even FWD -- mad tyte Honda style burnouts y0.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/Bean/FrenchMeadowpic.jpg

ive always kinda liked that color

[No Boost]

anything new in the NA world?

[tehsbean]

anything new in the NA world?
I spent car money on a computer instead. To be fair, it's a fast computer!

Tax returns will likely see new suspension come into my possession. :D

[mdungelman]

I've been enjoying my BrenTune since the first week of December.

[Seraphinwolf]

I've been enjoying my BrenTune since the first week of December.

Wish we could get that kinda help on the Phase 1's... Oh well I'm gust gonna get bored one day and slap the turbo parts on that 2.5 after it's in. I just know it. And THAT is why I've been doing my research. :)

[Seraphinwolf]

And the SVX will continue to stay NA... Just standalone and NA build it as I find time. :)

[ImprezaRose]

My car is NA.... 2004 2.5 TS....but I wish I had a turbo. :-(

[inski]

I installed an eBay N1 style exhaust on my son's OBS. Bu-bye crusty rotten mess...HELLO fatty SS mellon shooter. I'll take some pics soon.

It went pretty good for being $118 shipped. All I needed was to cut the cat flange off and weld on a regular 2-hole flat flange.

[Seraphinwolf]

SS is for wusses. Ti! ;)

[inski]

I couldn't find any Ti on ebay that was priced less than the value of the car.:D

[Seraphinwolf]

I couldn't find any Ti on ebay that was priced less than the value of the car.:D
:D I got a good deal. What can I say. It's what i do.... Actually it's on the bed right now. :lol: Keeping it safe.

[inski]

I took pics but it looks like a dirty fart can now. So I wont bother posting them.
So heres my car
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/inski-bucket/12409-5.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/inski-bucket/100_1930.jpg

[Dhurteau]

I've been enjoying my BrenTune since the first week of December.


Big difference? gains? feeling? go on? Im looking to get mine tuned potentially soon here. I have a 01 rs. But I havent run into to many guys who have tuned NA either that I havent looked hard enough.

[shtbxr22]

Looking forward to tax time. :) cams, yee haw!

[inski]

dont forget to budget for shims/buckets

[mdungelman]

Big difference? gains? feeling? go on? Im looking to get mine tuned potentially soon here. I have a 01 rs. But I havent run into to many guys who have tuned NA either that I havent looked hard enough.

Big enough difference to feel. Smoother and more power through the upper RPM range. Its definitely worth the money for the price. Bren is good people.

[shtbxr22]

dont forget to budget for shims/buckets

no shims or buckets on mine. :) adjustable rockers. :up:

[inski]

Let me know how this goes. I'm sure your install will be fine, but I really want to know about how it works. This going into your 07? Gimme product details! Please. :D

[shtbxr22]

here are the cams:
http://www.rallitek.com/raca062.html
the springs:
http://www.rallitek.com/ravaspkit.html

and yes, in the 07 legacy. :)

[Seraphinwolf]

Spare motor in hand! :) Next part. Planning the build of the spare EG33. I'm thinking having the heads ported at least on the intake side and maybe even fully rebuild. Debating dropping the hydro and going to solid in them as is seems most people are... But that may not be needed what's so ever with the NA builds. Maybe cam regrinds. Not sure yet. Don't want to drop a ton of money on the SVX right now unless it's fixxing serious problems. So unless i'm fixing my door issues or doing a new suspension I think I'll be fine at this and some light exhaust. Gotta send off my Mega Squirt to a get wired up and played with. That's the biggest key for the engine will be getting a full control over it. I hope I can drop close to 14's after this.

[inski]

Give us reports on the way. Them 3.3s are a lot more versatile these days. The cars they came in are getting old but the engines aren't. A guy in Maine dropped one in his impreza. I hear the car trashes tires better than a WRX.

[Seraphinwolf]

Give us reports on the way. Them 3.3s are a lot more versatile these days. The cars they came in are getting old but the engines aren't. A guy in Maine dropped one in his impreza. I hear the car trashes tires better than a WRX.

Hey careful what you say about my fat whale! He may be heavy but he looks slick and is still fun! But yes will update as I go along. Have a few things to debate on the build.
And yeah Gabe told me about the 96' OBS with the EG33. And yeah H6=Monster TQ. I want the wheels he has off the parts SVX he had. 5x114.3 and will clear brembos so I can use them on both cars! ;)

Big debates are on head work and pistons mostly. The rest is pretty straight forward on what's gonna happen. I can't waitto get the MS2 pulled in and running the car! One nice part of obd1! I can run standalone!

[Bu11dogg2]

bump

[Bu11dogg2]

ok.... looks like this forum is going away

[shtbxr22]

why? I can't aquire parts on my NA build fast enough? anyone else want to chime in? you can't get rid of the NA part, are you crazy? we don't all run turbos homey! :unamused:

[Jaketips42]

why? I can't aquire parts on my NA build fast enough? anyone else want to chime in? you can't get rid of the NA part, are you crazy? we don't all run turbos homey! :unamused:


X2

[legacygt]

Im new to the NA world. I came from a stage 2 leagcy gt and now drive an 2002 Alpine White Subaru Impreza 2.5RS. Is there anything we can do to our engines to make more power besides nitrous? Anything a little less harsh?

[shtbxr22]

tuning, cams, high comp. pistons, lightweight flywheel, lightweight pulley, exhaust, CAI, SRI, etc. there are plenty of things to do.

[Seraphinwolf]

Im new to the NA world. I came from a stage 2 leagcy gt and now drive an 2002 Alpine White Subaru Impreza 2.5RS. Is there anything we can do to our engines to make more power besides nitrous? Anything a little less harsh?

Indeed look at what SHTBRX22 has stated. For the best possible resources on NA Subies though RS25.com will be a good second sourceto join on an look what people are running. I love NES but frankly we don't have the knowledge base of a larger forum like RS25. There are a lot of us on here that are good with answers or links to info... Just sometimes it's full of "I think" or "I'm not 100% sure". But yes like any motor increasing air and fuel flows in proper percentages will help greatly. As always the best think for any car you can do is reduce weight. Luckily since you are 02 you have a lot more tuning options availabe. There is also always swapping or retrofitting a forced induction system.

[shtbxr22]

My next item to install:

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/star91281/Mobile%20Uploads/0217001023.jpg

[legacygt]

Indeed look at what SHTBRX22 has stated. For the best possible resources on NA Subies though RD25.com will be a good second sourceto join on an look what people are running. I love NES but frankly we don't have the knowledge base of a larger forum like RS25. There are a lot of us on here that are good with answers or links to info... Just sometimes it's full of "I think" or "I'm not 100% sure". But yes like any motor increasing air and fuel flows in proper percentages will help greatly. As always the best think for any car you can do is reduce weight. Luckily since you are 02 you have a lot more tuning options availabe. There is also always swapping or retrofitting a forced induction system.


sounds expensive... not sure its a good idea on an engine with 158,000 miles.

[shtbxr22]

I wouldn't worry too much unless you go with N20. ;)

[shtbxr22]

a little sandblasting/paint= mo' bettah!

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/star91281/Mobile%20Uploads/0217001454.jpg

[legacygt]

I wouldn't worry too much unless you go with N20. ;)
good call.

[shtbxr22]

So, I got it all done tonight. (32 minutes)she's in there with the STi LSD oil. world of difference, really. I attempted pulling out of the same intersection that I teetered on before and almost got t-boned. this time the car kept on moving with no slip on the turn. went to some slippery lot, and she puts the power evenly out back so much better. more fun, and safer. one of my best investments yet. LSD FTMFW!!!

[Seraphinwolf]

So which LSD did you use Eric?
And damn maybe I should clean up my V7 R180 before it goes in.

[Seraphinwolf]

sounds expensive... not sure its a good idea on an engine with 158,000 miles.

A homebrew retro turbo kit is dirt cheap! Really is easy and simple. Especially since so many OEM WRX parts bolt right in place.

[shtbxr22]

So which LSD did you use Eric?
And damn maybe I should clean up my V7 R180 before it goes in.

I used a 2008 Legacy GT one. I supposedly got a hold of the only one in New England. 14k miles. I thank gearhead geek for the inspiration to research the diff. ratios for LGT's I didn't know 08's had 3:90's. I thought from 05-09 they all had 4.11, but no. :)

[inski]

ok.... looks like this forum is going away

leave the NA board alone please and thank you. I enjoy reading the updates. I input when I can. I have 4 NA cars. If the NA board is gone then there would be a gaping hole in NES that could never be filled like the NA folks can. Oh wait...that doesn't sound right. much.

[Seraphinwolf]

^^^:rofl:

[shtbxr22]

so my cam cores are on their way to rallitek. they offer(and highly recommend) dual valve springs w/ Ti retainers......$599. keep in mind that the cams are costing me $339. that's crazy!! so I stumbled onto supertech(the guys that make the rallitek set) they have the same ones listed for $388. a $211 markup? really? wow! so I called rallitek, and asked if they could at least match the price, since they probably pay a considerable amount less than supertechs listed retail price, and told them my cam cores were on the way to them, and they said no. i don't get it.

[Seraphinwolf]

Delta cam FTW!

[shtbxr22]

I don't know if they offer cams for the AVLS 2.5i

[Seraphinwolf]

Only one way to find out. I mean if you are sending in cores they'll do just about anything you want.

[legacygt]

so my cam cores are on their way to rallitek. they offer(and highly recommend) dual valve springs w/ Ti retainers......$599. keep in mind that the cams are costing me $339. that's crazy!! so I stumbled onto supertech(the guys that make the rallitek set) they have the same ones listed for $388. a $211 markup? really? wow! so I called rallitek, and asked if they could at least match the price, since they probably pay a considerable amount less than supertechs listed retail price, and told them my cam cores were on the way to them, and they said no. i don't get it.



link for supertech please. :)

[shtbxr22]

here are both:

http://www.rallitek.com/ravaspkit.html

http://www.ipg-supertech.com/cart.php?target=category&category_id=541

I almost **** this morning when i saw this, but as of last night and previously they had them at $599. It had to do with the emails i sent them. maybe this is their way of responding to me.

[legacygt]

nice... great work there.. that makes it a little more affordable for the rest of us... hopefully they will honor that price for you now.

[shtbxr22]

they should. I haven't bought them yet. we were in the discussion phase of purchase, because my cams won't be there til tomorrow. ;) i'll keep you guys posted. :up:

[inski]

shtbxr, whats that rear diff from? LSD? Will it work in my 07 Impreza?

[shtbxr22]

the one i'm selling? it's from a 2.5i legacy 5MT 3.90:1 ratio, non-LSD. looks to be the same ratio, so i guess it would work, yeah.

[Seraphinwolf]

I believe he's more intersted in what you got it out of to do the same to his muddy buddy hawkeye.

[shtbxr22]

it's from my car. :unamused:

[Seraphinwolf]

it's from my car. :unamused:

Something seems to be getting lost in translation.
The part you put IN your car. What model, year, and trim did it originally call home? I'm reading iras he wants to copy your modification on his car.

[shtbxr22]

:lol: 2008 Legacy GT 5MT

[inski]

Ok, thanks.
Wondering if a 2003 WRX rear diff will work in my 07 Impreza2.5i.
both are 3.90, WRX is LSD with wicked low low miles...less than 5miles. The area the axles cram into looks different. I'll double check today.

[shtbxr22]

i'm pretty sure the rear axles are different between legacy and impreza.

[inski]

But are they different from 07 Impreza to 03 WRX impreza?

side note:
Today I got a RS leather steering wheel for the OBS or Forester. Hopefully one of my kids appeciate my studious web combing abilities and people skillz in gaining them this sick artifact for them!:D

[Seraphinwolf]

GD axles if remaining 5x100 and 5mt should still be the same.

[ImprezaRose]

I am feeling like a loser today because I do not have a car to call my own that has a turbo. So I'm posting in the Natural Aspirations thread to see if you all can make me feel not so much like a loser.

[shtbxr22]

be happy about longer intervals between fill-ups, and less mechanical bits to maintain. :)

[legacygt]

be happy about longer intervals between fill-ups, and less mechanical bits to maintain. :)



and that right there is worth its weight in gold let me tell you.

[Seraphinwolf]

I am feeling like a loser today because I do not have a car to call my own that has a turbo. So I'm posting in the Natural Aspirations thread to see if you all can make me feel not so much like a loser.

NOPE!!! BTW saw that car you went looking at. Really? Red?



JK Nothing wrong with some NA fuel ecconomy or a red Rex wagon.

[inski]

inski update:
*RS steering wheel installed in the 97OBS. Had to use original air bag. 2000 RS bag connector is different. Soooo much better feel. WRX 6 disc installed..THANKS Bu11dogg!!. That put the final nail in the Left front speaker. Put the silencer in the mellon shooter. Sounds nice outside, dont hear anything inside.

* Washed the 2.5i wagon 4 times. Still kinda dirty here and there. No damage to anything from rallyX. Momo/WRX steering wheel in the works. Trying to find a way to buy a nearly new LSD rear diff. Probably not going to happen anytime soon. 6 disc WRX stereo installed. Better quality sound, I like.

* Forester, nothing new except the 08 WRX 17s for summah time.
* Legacy is still all stock. I gotta do something secretly about that eventually.

[Nemesis]

does everybody with a normally aspirated subaru really just dream of turbocharging/swapping their engine? Or are there people that really get into building their NA?

i have a 1998 subi leg out back N/A... i want to ram it with air and change the exhaust to 2.5 and magna flow

[Seraphinwolf]

Outback. One word. :unamused:

[shtbxr22]

sleeper. another word. :)

[shtbxr22]

"ram it with air" meaning.......turbo?

[boxer3maine]

"ram it with air" meaning.......turbo?

or cram it in chamber and actually fire something...
:dunno:

double sparked fart can diarhea pretending tractor trailer on aluminum hovering centered sideways plug holes floating on open decked super gaskets sealing it all.. is not my idea of a fabulous engine...

add 25 points of fricton per cylinder with four googly eyed valves and....


....suddenly in the anti-realm a turbo is the cure.


I was going to try td04 on a suby little one, until finding flat top pistons and 8 gasket rupture holes in a "9 to 1"..
yeah. right.
compression any higher and 91 octane is hydrolocking pee water. :lol:

[Seraphinwolf]

I'm honestly getting sick of your grumpy Anti-EJ Anti-turbo attitude....
:unamused:x2

[shtbxr22]

+1

[HoetheJoe]

turbos blow, and suck, literally

[Nemesis]

"ram it with air" meaning.......turbo?

ram it with air = ram air intake

plans to make a hood scoop that puts air in to my engine bay im not turboing my car... i tend to break stuff.......
and more moving parts = more broken stuff.

I have a H-4 with flat pistons.....purs just nice....

[RCKSTR]

I'm honestly getting sick of your grumpy Anti-EJ Anti-turbo attitude....
:unamused:x2


:unamused: x alot more than 3...

its not our fault they dropped the old setup for a better one. we've had had the EJ series block for 20 years now... and its weird... it works just fine :eek:

[Nemesis]

:unamused: x alot more than 3...

its not our fault they dropped the old setup for a better one. we've had had the EJ series block for 20 years now... and its weird... it works just fine :eek:

hahahahah im gunna X132455 this

[tehsbean]

Ugh. Replaced my rusted failure exhaust (that split in half, finally) on the Legacy with an OEM WRX exhaust.

**** you internet, that was not a simple "extend the pipe a few inches and rotate the flange" job. Uggghhh.

[98Wagoon]

Ugh. Replaced my rusted failure exhaust (that split in half, finally) on the Legacy with an OEM WRX exhaust.

**** you internet, that was not a simple "extend the pipe a few inches and rotate the flange" job. Uggghhh.



I found that out the hard way, also. :unamused:

[tehsbean]

Unfortunately, the noise difference isn't as substantial as I was hoping. Car seems to run a helluva lot better with it, though. I don't know if that is purely the cat back or not. I highly doubt it is.

[98Wagoon]

oem exhaust doesnt give it much sound, unfortunately but the flow is far better than what you get with our itty bitty NA exhausts so you'll notice a little noise out of it, but nothing major as you noticed.

[tehsbean]

Exactly. It doesn't bug me a whole lot, seeing as the car is entirely focused on not attracting attention, but I'd like a little something.

That said, the main reason for the installing of it is that the piping is the perfect 2.25 inch I.D. and thus ideal for an N/A application. Other important reasons were tiny pricetag and the fact that my axleback piping split completely in half a week ago, leaving the Battle Legacy's stock muffler dragging on the ground. :unamused: