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by jessman1942
Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics

Is this the stock coolant can? It had some weird bracket on it hmmmm. http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx259/jessman1942/MY%201991%20SUBARU%20LEGACY%20SS%20TURBO/IMG_3576_zps00b9a1b0.jpg http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx259/jessman1942/MY%201991%20SUBARU%20LEGACY%20SS%20TURBO/IMG_3577_zps77388...
by jessman1942
Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics

Its been really nice and hot out for the lsst day or to, So i decided to finally start pulling my car apart this is a first for me on a Subaru but its getting easier as i go here goes nothing http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx259/jessman1942/MY%201991%20SUBARU%20LEGACY%20SS%20TURBO/IMG_3570_zps39...
by jessman1942
Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:25 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics

Just picked up this bug eye hood scoop for basically free i read through kimokalihi's build thread and wanted to give one a try http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx259/jessman1942/MY%201991%20SUBARU%20LEGACY%20SS%20TURBO/IMG_3653_zps04e97e43.jpg http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx259/jessman1942/...
by jessman1942
Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 legacy ss EJ20g swap

Legacy777 wrote:use common sense with it...
I think ill be alright, I'm not gonna be power shifting or hard launching this car. I want everything to last.
by jessman1942
Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 legacy ss EJ20g swap

Good and bad news guys! i had some asshole in a semi clip the rear quarter panel of my car and dragging it out of its space ill admit i died inside a little its pretty fucking bad but i got a huge insurance claim of $3400 i payed 3k for the car so the cars now effectively payed for it self and payed...
by jessman1942
Tue Jul 08, 2014 6:14 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 legacy ss EJ20g swap

Legacy777 wrote:
jessman1942 wrote: You should have a good trans! Nick is meticulous with rebuilding the old parts.
I really do hope so how tuff are these transmissions? One hard launch and mine was toast, I don't wanna kill this one anytime soon ill be babying it for a WHILE.
by jessman1942
Tue Jul 08, 2014 6:12 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 legacy ss EJ20g swap

turbo970 wrote:wish my tw sat like that but my 3" tbe hangs to low
What brand of 3 inch turbo back do the have?
by jessman1942
Mon Jul 07, 2014 12:05 am
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 legacy ss EJ20g swap

So i finnally completely obliterated the trans in the legacy and had to park her some time has gone by i was able to source a replacement from a reputable member on here in the parts shed BC622B05STI he hooked me up with his lower miles 91 5mt for $500 this will be going on the 20g swap http://i761....
by jessman1942
Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:59 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 legacy ss EJ20g swap

Anyways back to my car while where waiting for that to arrive. I finnally got some new wheels their 2006 wrx wheels plastidiped black with 2 month old tires! http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx259/jessman1942/MY%201991%20SUBARU%20LEGACY%20SS%20TURBO/IMG_3457_zps0fd1db27.jpg http://i761.photobucket...
by jessman1942
Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:51 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 legacy ss EJ20g swap

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS finnally got my jdm gc8 ej20g ordered should be here in a couple weeks
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by jessman1942
Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:44 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 legacy ss EJ20g swap

Update!! got some goodies an innovate lc2 wide band kit and a turbo XS knock off 50/50 bov http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx259/jessman1942/IMG_3029_zpsa617d5be.jpg http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx259/jessman1942/IMG_3042_zps9c415260.jpg http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx259/jessman1942/...
by jessman1942
Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:52 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

Re: jessmans rio red 91 legacy ss EJ20g swap

So back to the updates iv had the car for a few months now it went through winter like a champ. Its now summer i had damaged first gear in the transmission racing my friends 99 2.5 RS doing a hard launch the first month i owned it. (was still learning how to drive AWD) So im in need of a new trans s...
by jessman1942
Sun Jul 06, 2014 12:52 am
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics
Replies: 88
Views: 34212

jessmans rio red 91 SS EJ20g swap lots of pics

Hey guys finally got around to making a build thread for my 91 legacy ss. Its my second Subaru but my first turbo car! i really like it it has had a lot of work already put in to it already by a member on this forum Mattheww044 you can see his work here http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?f=2...
by jessman1942
Sat Jun 21, 2014 2:09 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 1993 Legacy SS ignitor wiring diagram?
Replies: 10
Views: 2076

Re: 1993 Legacy SS ignitor wiring diagram?

So whats easier? running the 4-2 ignition wiring method by PhyrraM or getting a patch harness and wiring in each COP. Im soon to be ordering my ej20g swap and am just wondering.
by jessman1942
Sat Jun 21, 2014 2:03 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: How to: install a 4 channel ECU
Replies: 49
Views: 24434

Re: How to: install a 4 channel ECU

Hi if it helps i got my two ignitor's ! One is from a 93 legacy and one from a 95 impreza they seem to be the same. My only question is doing this conversion harness to run a 20g ecu on my 91 ss will this all i really need to do to properly run my ej20g swap http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx259/...
by jessman1942
Mon May 05, 2014 9:40 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: 91 SS to RSRA Spec bare shell complete restoration/build
Replies: 399
Views: 122797

Re: 91 SS to RSRA Spec bare shell complete restoration/build

BC622B05STI wrote: unfortunately The extra work from racing provided the much needed finances for this project :-(
hello sir i think i can help you out is your 91 SS transmission you have for sale in the parts shed still available id very much like to buy it :)
by jessman1942
Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:50 am
Forum: Exhaust
Topic: aftermarket up pipe to replace craked and leaky ss up pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 4317

Re: aftermarket up pipe to replace craked and leaky ss up pi

I'd go back with the stock up-pipe. yeah i hear ya im no fan of aftermarket headers or junk on ebay i just cant find any parts around here in Spokane WA an sti up pipe sounds like my best bet i wish i could just get mine welded up and put back on but i cant afford down time on my car atm :( i won t...
by jessman1942
Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:18 pm
Forum: Exhaust
Topic: aftermarket up pipe to replace craked and leaky ss up pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 4317

aftermarket up pipe to replace craked and leaky ss up pipe

just wanted your guys opinions on this the up pipe on my ss started leaking at where i thought was the gasket but one i go to crawl under my car i notice its got a giant crack in it soooo its needs replacing i have no access to a welder or anything unfortunately would this wrx cat less up pipe work ...
by jessman1942
Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Occasional rough idle and wavering power while cruising
Replies: 12
Views: 3939

Re: Occasional rough idle and wavering power while cruising

this is interesting my ss does the same thing while cruising thru town you can feel very miniscule hiccups been driving me crazy i changed my maff for a really clean na one haven't changed the iac yet as legacy 777 said we would like to know :)
by jessman1942
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:41 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 91 Legacy SS Need Help Reading Codes - Video Included
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

Re: 91 LEGACY SS NEED HELP READING CODES VIDEO INCLUDED!!!!!

thanks for the help guys iv got most of the issues sorted out a little maff cleaner did the trick and i reset the ecu and the other codes went away and haven't came back really appreciate the advice!!!!!!!!
by jessman1942
Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:39 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 91 Legacy SS Need Help Reading Codes - Video Included
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

Re: 91 LEGACY SS NEED HELP READING CODES VIDEO INCLUDED!!!!!

Alright guys ill upload another video of a reset battery cold start to you can see what its doing
by jessman1942
Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:37 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 91 Legacy SS Need Help Reading Codes - Video Included
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

Re: 91 LEGACY SS NEED HELP READING CODES VIDEO INCLUDED!!!!!

no way my moms 94 auto SS got like 300+ to a tank it was bone stock tho
by jessman1942
Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:22 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 91 Legacy SS Need Help Reading Codes - Video Included
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

Re: 91 LEGACY SS NEED HELP READING CODES VIDEO INCLUDED!!!!!

YESS finally some reply's alright so first the car seems to be running stock boost(don't see an after market boost controller anywhere) it does have a td04 so im not sure if that would affect anything also it doesn't always have a CEL its a once and a while one i start it in the morning thing second...
by jessman1942
Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:50 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 91 Legacy SS Need Help Reading Codes - Video Included
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

Re: 91 LEGACY SS NEED HELP READING CODES VIDEO INCLUDED!!!!!

Also iv already read though this post a few times I'm just not getting it http://legacycentral.org/library/literature/codes.htm
by jessman1942
Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:31 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 91 Legacy SS Need Help Reading Codes - Video Included
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

91 Legacy SS Need Help Reading Codes - Video Included

so i just bought my first proper turbo Subaru its got a few things done to it and overall in amazing shape it used to be a user on heres car mathew0444 i believe anyways hears what its doing it runs like crap sometimes one i start it in the morning it gets extremely bad gas mileage (220 miles to a t...