CJ's Prefaced 92 SS build 22T/205 Hybrid - Legawrex

[cj91legss]

Oh yeah, it's all good Tony.

[Legacy777]

WRX harness plugged right into the transmission harness. WRX harness plugged right into the brake light switch. Wiper plug was different but same color wire so I just soldered the Legacy plug to the WRX harness and the wipers work.

I know you probably don't want to hear this now, but soldering the wiring together is not really the best option. I know everyone does it, but solder joints can crack over time and are really meant for circuit board connections. Mechanical crimp style connections like what the factory uses are better suited in an automotive environment.

Will you have any problems for the remainder of the life of the car?.....hopefully not, but just thought I'd throw that out there.

[cj91legss]

That's why i didn't solder the fuel pump. But yeah I remember you stating that in some other threads. I'm also running out of crimp connectors. I'll crimp the rest.

[Legacy777]

I like the non-insulated crimp connectors because they're smaller and then will use heat shrink tubing over them. It takes up much less room and looks a lot better.

I forget which company I ordered the non-insulated connectors from and very long lengths of heat shrink tubing. If interested I could do some digging to find out.

[kimokalihi]

Please do

[beatersubi]

Looking really good, CJ. The amount of effort you put into her is evident.
I prefer the heat-shrink butt connectors. They're not too big or cumbersome and save the step of cutting and fitting heat shrink.

[cj91legss]

That's a good idea, I'll have to go pick some up

[cj91legss]

i know cj, im so sorry i havent gotten those to you yet! im the biggest flake ever, i have them sitting there ready to go, i just havent been out that way in a bit.

I'd like to get them asap, I'm thinking about posting the 91 tonight on Craigs list

[ride_child]

gotcha buddy, im thinking thursday is the day

[cj91legss]

He'll yeah!

[Legacy777]

Please do

Here you go.

http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/index. ... th/109_122

The 22-18 gauge connectors were the ones I primarily used and then 16-14 gauge. The step down/up connectors may be new. I don't recall seeing them when I ordered mine.

[kimokalihi]

Josh, those butt connectors are about 1/3 the price on amazon. Do you use the non-insulated cheaper ones with the seam or the other ones that are $0.95/each with the indent for your tool?

[Legacy777]

I always forget to check Amazon for shit like this...haha. I think I was ordering other stuff from Ballenger and bought these.

Those connectors ($0.95) with the indent are for changing wire size (16-14 gauge step to 12-10 gauge butt connector). I use mostly the 22-18 gauge connector with the brazed seam for $0.17. But I have used ones with the seam before. As long as you align it properly in the crimp tool it works fine.

[cj91legss]

Figured out all of my exterior lights and rear power windows. All tail lights are wired up, even the trunk lights. Drilled a hole and routed my alternator wires. Used a plastic insulator so the wires wouldn't get chewed up by the frame. I'm ready to bolt the fenders and headlights to the car. The rear windows, Same plug as WRX and same order as far as up down and pwr. I just had to take about 14 inches of wire out. Way too long.

Still have to buy a bunch of stuff for it tho, Someone go buy that 91 SS in Lakewood, Wa so I can put money into my engine. I'm that close...

I think I forgot to mention I got a set of Manley Rods, 5.137" for a wedding present. Still planning on using the OEM pistons from the 22t block.

[cj91legss]

So after figuring out all the exterior lighting, I wired everything up tonight. Everything outside works.






It's starting to look like a car again.




I have a video of all the lights working, but I think it's too big for photobucket. It isn't showing up. I'' make another video that is shorter.

Also, Here's a nice pic of this 98 LGT I got for free, had a rod knock, I had an EJ22 in my garage so I swapped short blocks and it's the wife's daily now.

[cj91legss]

Maybe this will work.

http://youtu.be/n0VH1RNDaM8

[Legacy777]

Maybe this will work.

http://youtu.be/n0VH1RNDaM8

You need to rotate it


The car is coming together! Keep at it.

[cj91legss]

I'm trying to keep at it. I'm broke even after my paycheck because rent and bills must come first. If I can sell the 91 or the 93 at this point, I could probably be driving it next month. I still need a bunch of stuff.

[beatersubi]

Coffee can organizers FTW!
Looking good CJ. Are you selling the white SS I sold you?

[cj91legss]

I'm getting rid of the 91 and the 93. both are going to be for sale for around 3000. I will however trade 1 for a full 6 speed swap. I just haven't made my CL ad yet.

[cj91legss]

Dropped off the case half that needs a head bolt hole time serted at Roopair. Gonna order bearings tonight or tomorrow thanks to a couple items I sold today. Maybe I can drive this beast soon.

I can't wait

[cj91legss]

Photos from Roopair my buddy took while Time Serting the bad head bolt hole.

[cj91legss]

Doing some compression calculations this morning. I don't know which head gasket I want to use, 0.51 or 0.65

0.51 would put me at 8.04, quench clearance of 0.21 mm
0.65 would put me at 7.94, quench clearance or 0.35 mm

This is with OEM pistons and standard 5.137" rods

I cant go any thinner because of the piston height

How much of a difference would .1 be?

I think I used the compression calculator correct.

edit: I think I figured out the answer to my own question when I saw the "Quench Clearance" diagram.

"Keep this clearance between 0.028"and 0.032" for race engines(in) 0.032" and 0.040" for street engines"

I'm assuming this is where type of fueling would be very important?

edit again: Now I'm even more confused. 1 compression matrix says the combustion chamber is 40 cc and the other says 42 cc which changes the ratio a lot. Time for some searching.

[cj91legss]

I'm retarded, Don't pay any attention to that last bit of information...

I don't think I'll be reading the matrix when I just woke up anymore...

49cc not 40/42.... Idiot...

[cj91legss]

So Mike and I went back and forth with compression and quench clearance. Made some adjustments, looks like I'll be going with the 1.37mm Standard thickness MLS head gasket. Since he has a pair, I'll probably pick them up as long as the coolant ports are lined up good enough.

I picked up most of my other gaskets today, The guys at Roopair have been really helpful. I mean hell, Look at the GT I got. I've been doing pretty good lately

Anyways got a couple other things done today too. Some painting and LOTS of running around. Bearings should ship tomorrow. ACL Race #3 thrust. Now it's time to youtube and learn about plastigauge.



first coat



Seals and O rings. All of them.



And just to throw it out there, my face book cover photo.



I really like that picture, I'm going to submit it to the rotating images thread.