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by irishlegacy
Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: The Swastika Laundry (Dublin 1960s)
Replies: 11
Views: 2347

Re: The Swastika Laundry (Dublin 1960s)

Just thought you members here might like a little bit of Irish past history that was part of my life back in the 1960s. We had a local laundry that was actually called The Swastika Laundry. A wonderful company that supplied a great service to the many that could not afford washing machines. I actua...
by irishlegacy
Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: The Swastika Laundry (Dublin 1960s)
Replies: 11
Views: 2347

The Swastika Laundry (Dublin 1960s)

Just thought you members here might like a little bit of Irish past history that was part of my life back in the 1960s. We had a local laundry that was actually called The Swastika Laundry. A wonderful company that supplied a great service to the many that could not afford washing machines. I actual...
by irishlegacy
Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: Picture and Multimedia Gallery
Topic: My Latest Project GT-B Wagon
Replies: 7
Views: 1283

Some of the goodies that are going to be used on the rebuild

irishlegacy wrote:
206er wrote:holy crap! is that a factory body kit?
It is an original factory body kit yes. I will update some more images shortly..

Interesting project and one I am looking forward to

Paul
Goodies

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by irishlegacy
Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Up Rate My Auto Box..???
Replies: 10
Views: 1306

I know the intercooler is rated for a max speed of 112MPH as standard. Cheers Paul Intercoolers have a speed rating? The JAP import cars were limited to 112mph in Japan so intercoolers etc were only designed to work up to that speed....that is why they got such a bad name with blown bottom ends whe...
by irishlegacy
Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:15 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Up Rate My Auto Box..???
Replies: 10
Views: 1306

By Phase 1 I mean the first generation. The cutoff is somewhere in '96, IIRC. Or '97, I can't remember. Trans-Go has a reprogramming kit for the valve body on Turbo Legacy transmissions(JATCO). It is done as part of a full rebuild though, and not for a do-it-yourselfer. I couldn't tell you what tra...
by irishlegacy
Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Up Rate My Auto Box..???
Replies: 10
Views: 1306

Phase 1 autos can be modified for any amount of power you ever want to make. That said, a manual is easier for the average do-it-yourselfer. They are plug and chug. Thank you Dan and Aaron above.. When you say Phase 1 do you mean the GT-B 1997 Jap-Import Auto Transmission..? I prefer Auto and I wou...
by irishlegacy
Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Up Rate My Auto Box..???
Replies: 10
Views: 1306

Up Rate My Auto Box..???

I would appreciate some advice on my Auto Transmission.

I am upgrading my GT-B 1997 Wagon ( Jap Import) and I am concerned the standard 280BHP box will not handle 400 Plus is I decide to go there.

What do I need to do with my existing box... hmmmmm !

:( :(
by irishlegacy
Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: 94 Legacy RS Turbo Wagon (fixed pics/updates!)
Replies: 108
Views: 30189

I believe it is around 3500. Long story but he had to pay for the engine build 2x. We assembled the top end and intake. I understand what its cost you in time alone not to mention asshole engineering workshops. :( I may need to up-rate my Auto box for 400BHP plus...! do you know what I need to cons...
by irishlegacy
Sat Nov 14, 2009 2:57 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: 94 Legacy RS Turbo Wagon (fixed pics/updates!)
Replies: 108
Views: 30189

iluvdrt wrote:well we are going to pick her up today. Keep your fingers ccrossed.
I do wish you you the very best of luck with your car at this stage.

What sort of $ have you lashed out on that engine completed with all parts..?

Paul
by irishlegacy
Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: 94 Legacy RS Turbo Wagon (fixed pics/updates!)
Replies: 108
Views: 30189

GT-B

I have been following your thread with considerable "pain". Wow you have indeed been through all the pain with that project. I am in Ireland and I have just started a project on a GT-B Twin Turbo Wagon (JAP). It did in a bottom end which is to be expected on this engine at 60k, most likely...
by irishlegacy
Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:05 am
Forum: Picture and Multimedia Gallery
Topic: My Latest Project GT-B Wagon
Replies: 7
Views: 1283

206er wrote:holy crap! is that a factory body kit?
It is an original factory body kit yes. I will update some more images shortly..

Interesting project and one I am looking forward to

Paul
by irishlegacy
Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:40 am
Forum: Picture and Multimedia Gallery
Topic: My Latest Project GT-B Wagon
Replies: 7
Views: 1283

My Latest Project GT-B Wagon

Just bought this 1997 GT-T Bilstein Legacy.

Blown bottom end but as its a project car the engine is coming out and a 400BHP plant is being fitted. Will keep some updates on this project as it gets interesting.

Cheers

paul

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by irishlegacy
Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Picture and Multimedia Gallery
Topic: 1999 Legacy 2.5ltr non turbo Wagon
Replies: 1
Views: 572

1999 Legacy 2.5ltr non turbo Wagon

Looked at a 1999 non-turbo Legacy tonight and i am half tempted to buy it. Silver / Leather / Air-Con / Twin Roofs / 17" Alloy's / Towbar Mileage is 107K and its driving pretty good. May need timing belt done, but that is about it apart from a few scratches around the body. Can buy for $2200.. ...
by irishlegacy
Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Picture and Multimedia Gallery
Topic: Damaged 2005 Legacy
Replies: 4
Views: 956

Damaged 2005 Legacy

Do you know that feeling when you see a project car and its hard to walk away from it..? I stumbled across this damaged 2005 Wagon with only 30,000 miles on the clock. I intend to look at this car next week as the money seems to be right circa $4300 :!: I will need to be factoring in the costs on al...
by irishlegacy
Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: Misc
Topic: 1995 Legacy B4
Replies: 2
Views: 673

Re: 1995 Legacy B4

I was offered a 1995 B4 Jap import with 130k suppose to be fully loaded. Gonna have a look at it tomorrow. What sort of machine is this..? is it a bag of trouble and what should I be looking out for on test runs. Looks kinda nice, dark green and tidy. Cheers Paul Here is a bad photo of it. http://i...
by irishlegacy
Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: Misc
Topic: 1995 Legacy B4
Replies: 2
Views: 673

1995 Legacy B4

I was offered a 1995 B4 Jap import with 130k suppose to be fully loaded. Gonna have a look at it tomorrow. What sort of machine is this..? is it a bag of trouble and what should I be looking out for on test runs.

Looks kinda nice, dark green and tidy.

Cheers

Paul
by irishlegacy
Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:43 pm
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: Isuzu I-Mark Full Workshop Manual
Replies: 2
Views: 833

Isuzu I-Mark Full Workshop Manual

I have an original Isuzu I-Mark workshop manual if there is anybody out there that is interested. I will accept any reasonable offers for it.

Cheers

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by irishlegacy
Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: Picture and Multimedia Gallery
Topic: Irish GT
Replies: 4
Views: 1200

Irish GT

I am thinking about adding this GT to my family..Clean one owner with about 120,000 miles...price is about $5700 before I haggle.

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by irishlegacy
Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: Misc
Topic: Legacy GT...will I or wont I...THAT IS THE QUESTION..
Replies: 1
Views: 554

Legacy GT...will I or wont I...THAT IS THE QUESTION..

I am just throwing this one out to get some feedback.

I am thinking about upgrading to a Legacy Wagon 2.0 twin turbo GT..

Any good or bad points to consider before I go on the hunt..

Cheers lads and lassies

Paul
by irishlegacy
Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:41 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alternator Connections
Replies: 6
Views: 2902

You can pretty much use any subaru alternator. The older style 3-plug alternators have a 12v turn on lead that tells the alternator it's ok to make voltage "turn on". The newer style 2-plug alternators turn on above a certain rpm. The other two leads are sense & light connections. So ...
by irishlegacy
Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alternator Connections
Replies: 6
Views: 2902

I dunno man that looks like someones really hacky B.S. work to me. I agree its rough looking work..only discovered this when I started poking about under the wiring sleeving. I will of course re-do all the connections with proper sleeving and joining. Looking for a replacement alternator for it..wi...
by irishlegacy
Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alternator Connections
Replies: 6
Views: 2902

Alternator Connections

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy128/eskerman/Alternator.jpg These are the connections on my alternator. Are these common in the USA as the Euro Legacy seems to have a different connector block push in rather then the push on spade connectors I have here. Need to get a replacement unit..any ide...
by irishlegacy
Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Looks like Alternator Problems..?
Replies: 2
Views: 801

Hey thanks Morgan...I have done some testing tonight on the car and its all pointing to the Alternator. I will put a photo up later that shows the connection block...three push on spade connectors, looks like two are for warning light and the other is the positive feed wire to the unit itself. In Ir...
by irishlegacy
Sat Aug 15, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Looks like Alternator Problems..?
Replies: 2
Views: 801

Looks like Alternator Problems..?

I have had trouble free motoring from my trusty old 1995 Legacy up until this morning... :( On my way to local shop I noticed wipers running a lot slower then normal..bucketing with rain here in Ireland. Came out of the shop and found my battery flat..! Its a new battery so I am looking at Alternato...
by irishlegacy
Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:28 am
Forum: Picture and Multimedia Gallery
Topic: My Other Passion on Two-Wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 864

hey irish put up some pictures of your bultacos, any roadgoing ones? a friend of mine had an alpine basket case that i don't think he ever did anything with. dunno if you would be interested :lol: Good morning and thanks for your message....sadly I dont have any road going Bulto's...i wish.. :shock...