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Just FYI, I built one of these this weekend... Works great!

Gary

Maybe its just the exposure on the pic, but it looks more orange than my '91 Rio Red.



Gary

If the HCs are up due to oil burn, a fresh oil change might help, I know my old car always take longer to burn off that first quart after a change. Maybe a heavier grade oil like a 20-50 too.

Gary

BTW the "chain" I was talking about is the type use in many typical 4X4 transfer cases. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/All_talk/Subaru/chaincase1.gif Drive shaft would likely be best on the drivers side due to the oil filter location, but a remote filter could be used. it would go ...

I also have had some thoughts along these lines, I’ve even started some preliminary drawings. My setup would likely use a custom machined transfer case to replace the tail housing on the Subie trans with a “silent chain” transfer drive. First question, Auto or 5 speed? In the Subaru the two AWD syst...

Arctic Assassian wrote:... What is the solution to 90-91 headlights?...

My vote... EDMs

Gary

... European headlights are a huuuuuuuuuge improvement over stock 90-91 North American headlights. They're better than 92-94 North American headlights, but not by nearly as much. 92-94 North American lights are actually about as good as they were allowed to be at the time. Moreover, 92-94 North Ame...

Based on what he is looking do accomplish, I think a set of EDM headlights is the real fix. I have both fogs and driving lights, they both served there purposes with the stock headlights and they did help quite a bit. But, now that I’ve made the switch to the EDMs I really don’t need them. I know th...

About the cams, I don’t have my EJ22T stroker running yet so this info is not personally confirmed, but I have read several accounts that indicate the that USDM EJ25 DOHC cams are excellent for a low to mid RPM power band (this is my goal, daily driven street car). If you are looking for max power o...

'97 to '99 EJ25 DOHC heads are a good option, 46cc chambers and more quench area than the EJ20Gs (not sure about the Ks). Left to right: EJ22T, EJ20G, EJ25 Phase 1 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/All_talk/Subaru/3headstop.jpg Note: the '96 EJ25 DOHC heads have the large chamber (57cc) and can...

I cant get mine to lock by pulling either. I think the lock up works on g-force at the spool. I can get both the lap and shoulder to lock with a good stab of the brake, and my car pulls hard enough now that I can get the shoulder belt to lock on acceleration.

Gary

Maybe the thermostat, did you change it when you did the head gaskets?

Gary

I think this would be the only Audi I would sell my SS for...

The Ur Quattro, suff of legend.





Gary

I had a similar issue with a “whoosh” noise. Turns out I had blown a hose off my Y-pipe under my IC. The pipe was held in position up against the hose with enough force so that it only pushed off and leaked at high boost and when the throttle plate slammed shut, it was working like a “pop off” BOV. ...

From the look of it I’d guess its just a temp switch, but it could be a valve to control line pressure. My Suburban has the variable assist PS and it has a duty solenoid that regulates the pressure.

Gary

I really like the color, is it stock? I dont think we got that color in the US.

Gary

BXSS wrote:A Crazy friend of mine recently wound up with a 360 Van.

He wants to put a motorcycle motor in it....

Thats begging for a mid engine swap with a FWD 5-speed. You could do it on the cheap with EA82T.

Gary

Forget the Justy... 2.5 6-speed STi swap in a 360!

Gary

With no cat and no resonator it will be raspy... Don't ask me how I know :? Yep, typically a resonator is near the mid point of the exhaust length, having an expansion point there helps absorb and reflect the frequencies with shorter wave lengths (higher tones). There can be a lot of science in the...

Hmm… I’ve never liked all dark wheels, they seem to make the wheels and tires disappear. And I like the chrome strip in the trim, I think its part of what makes a gen 1 legacy look like a gen 1 legacy. Maybe I’m the weirdo here? :? Keep the advice coming, maybe I'll paint two of each and see which s...

There are HLA EJ25 heads, they come from the '96. The cams still ride right over the buckets (no followers like the 20G), but the buckets have a HLA built into them. You can spot them from the outside by the valve covers. EJ20G http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/All_talk/Subaru/EJTimingPulley007...

I’m refinishing the Prodrive P1 wheels I bought (PO panted them a very ugly green). My first thought was silver cause the stock alloys and my silver WRX wheels look very good on the car. But I wouldn’t mind a little more drama with the wheels, so I’m thinking darker center with a silver lip. Check t...

SOHC small valve (EJ22T), SOHC large valve, and DOHC heads make power in different RPM ranges. Head choice should consider, drivability, RPM limit, power level, turbo choice, compression ratio, boost limit, and just about everything else. :P It’s a system and all parts need to work together. The bes...

My WRX clutch has a fairly hard peddle feel, I'm not sure how it compares to the stock turbo clutch as mine was shot when I bought the car. Mine will shutter when its cold if you aren’t careful with the peddle, once you get some heat into it, it smoothes out.

Gary

I remember weighing both (EJ22T & WRX) when I put the WRX clutch in mine, I dont recall the exact numbers but the WRX one is 2 or 3 pounds heavier. I still have my old (trashed) stocker somewhere I'll try and remember to throw it on the scale. Just a note, if you go too light you will have idle ...