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by bcmaxx
Fri May 08, 2015 4:23 pm
Forum: Turbo
Topic: lack of power, slooow to boost- intermittent
Replies: 29
Views: 13980

lack of power, slooow to boost- intermittent

so I'm having some very intermittent power loss/ laggy under boost. It doesnt seem to matter what temperature it is outside, or if the engines hot or cold, its just a dog sometimes. lack of power, floor it and count to three before it decides it wants to get aup and go. or its running perfectly , ma...
by bcmaxx
Fri May 01, 2015 7:32 am
Forum: Turbo
Topic: help, my engine is eating oil!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 5452

Re: help, my engine is eating oil!!!!

Pull your oil cap after its been run to temp and shut off. Lots of smoke??
by bcmaxx
Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: What did you do to your Subie today?
Replies: 3257
Views: 326766

Re: What did you do to your Subie today?

cj91legss wrote:Some 16s fit.
I tried several oem subaru 16" alloys and they barely touch, aftermarket 16's no problem.
by bcmaxx
Sat Apr 11, 2015 6:32 am
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: Joe's 1992 Legacy SS/TW Documentary
Replies: 307
Views: 71154

Re: Joe's 1992 Legacy SS/TW Documentary

-Installed the garage door front lip. Came out good but probably could of done it better by taking off the front bumper, plus did it at night with just cell phone light. http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g76/socalwb/IMG_0411_zps64638d3e.jpg http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g76/socalwb/IMG_0412_zps...
by bcmaxx
Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:23 am
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: What did you do to your Subie today?
Replies: 3257
Views: 326766

Re: What did you do to your Subie today?

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Momo swap. So pleased! Thewaterboy . Was that a direct swap?
by bcmaxx
Sun Mar 29, 2015 6:24 am
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: What did you do to your Subie today?
Replies: 3257
Views: 326766

Re: What did you do to your Subie today?

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Mounted up my new turbo bumper on the ls . Just need to find away to fasten the fog fillers. Not sure why but theres nothing to clip intp
by bcmaxx
Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:30 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: robertpaige's 92' Legacy SS - build
Replies: 66
Views: 22710

Re: robertpaige's 92' Legacy SS - build

Update: Headgaskets blew at 199k, I guess 18psi was just too much for the old girl to handle. I scored a CLOSED DECK EJ20G from a friend for extremely cheap. So right now that's being put together, and will be going in the car in the next few weeks. It hasnt been driven in about 2 months now, so i'...
by bcmaxx
Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:09 pm
Forum: Turbo
Topic: VF28 without engine management
Replies: 65
Views: 27027

Re: VF28 without engine management

I am 21 days in and have had trips up to 130 miles of hard driving in -20 to -30 degree weather and all the way up to 60 degrees. I believe all of the elements for failure had presented itself throughout the last 21 days and the turbo hasn't leaked a drop. I am happy to report there is no signs of ...
by bcmaxx
Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:29 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: time to upgrade my upgrade - 92 ls 2.2e turbo to 2.2t
Replies: 33
Views: 4930

Re: time to upgrade my upgrade - 92 ls 2.2e turbo to 2.2t

figuring piston slap as it completely dissapears when engine is up to temp, also going to add a shim to the oil pump as was recommended as I have a sti pump, maybe not quite up to par with the oil squirters and hlas. everything has arrived for my 2.2e engine build. just curious on head gaskets, last...
by bcmaxx
Sun Mar 08, 2015 12:19 am
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: Reubens BC "Blighter"
Replies: 50
Views: 20814

Re: Reubens BC "Blighter"

just curious how the sti intercooler fit? i Have a wrx intercooler, and its very tight!
by bcmaxx
Sat Mar 07, 2015 8:51 am
Forum: Intercooling
Topic: Intercooling Hoses??
Replies: 6
Views: 5383

Re: Intercooling Hoses??

Can you post a pic??
by bcmaxx
Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: time to upgrade my upgrade - 92 ls 2.2e turbo to 2.2t
Replies: 33
Views: 4930

Re: time to upgrade my upgrade - 92 ls 2.2e turbo to 2.2t

OK, engine in and running....runs good, boosts amazing, pulls hard....but..... i should have pulled it down and measured. I have a rap at startup, goes away after maybe a second or two max.. and an intermittent light down low resonant light knocking. I'm assuming the worst at this point ( rod bearin...
by bcmaxx
Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:23 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: EJ22T lifter noise
Replies: 12
Views: 2144

Re: EJ22T lifter noise

Go through some bleeding threads. When apart i pumped oil through the assembly with a big syringe pump to make sure.
by bcmaxx
Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:08 am
Forum: Turbo
Topic: VF28 without engine management
Replies: 65
Views: 27027

Re: VF28 without engine management

Everything is in and it stopped smoking with the new turbo in like all other times. The difference now is that I have a more vertically run line run to the back breather and don't have any point at which any condensation could pool and freeze. The line is now as close to stock as I can have it with...
by bcmaxx
Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: Turbo
Topic: VF28 without engine management
Replies: 65
Views: 27027

Re: VF28 without engine management

I found a Garrett PDF explaining set-up and problems associated with turbos concerning leakage. This listing confirms my thoughts about the pcv system causing the problems. Especially since others are using the same oil lines as I have tried with no negative consequences. I will reinstall the turbo...
by bcmaxx
Sat Feb 21, 2015 1:32 am
Forum: Turbo
Topic: VF28 without engine management
Replies: 65
Views: 27027

Re: VF28 without engine management

How was it finding room for the three cans? I was happy to find a spot for one! If you have one, you should shoot me a pic of your set-up. Right now my valve cover ports are connected to each other via the crossover pipe in the front and a single length of hose for the back ports. Wouldn't be getti...
by bcmaxx
Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:43 am
Forum: Turbo
Topic: VF28 without engine management
Replies: 65
Views: 27027

Re: VF28 without engine management

I managed to get my turbo off and took out the pcv system today. Here are my findings and I welcome any advice or thoughts. 1. I checked out the turbo and all looks good on it. The VF28 even seems to have a restrictor built into the oil inlet at the base of where the line screws in. There was a lot...
by bcmaxx
Fri Feb 20, 2015 5:47 am
Forum: Turbo
Topic: VF28 without engine management
Replies: 65
Views: 27027

Re: VF28 without engine management

If you have access to a compression tester i would try that first. Its easy on these. Well eSier than others
by bcmaxx
Fri Feb 20, 2015 5:07 am
Forum: Turbo
Topic: VF28 without engine management
Replies: 65
Views: 27027

Re: VF28 without engine management

just-rust wrote:Don't worry guys. I found the rest of my missing oil! Pulled the intercooler for cleaning tonight and found this:

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To the tee what mine did.
by bcmaxx
Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:36 am
Forum: Intercooling
Topic: 06-07 tmic install woes
Replies: 16
Views: 8724

Re: 06-07 tmic install woes

th3e only difference I can see is a different part number jun 93 production and newer. 73045aa311 up to 0593 , 73054aa410 06/93 + , even the evap core is different for the latest model year. surely you can at worst disconnect and reclock it or make a bend in the alum. pipe?
by bcmaxx
Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: Intercooling
Topic: 06-07 tmic install woes
Replies: 16
Views: 8724

Re: 06-07 tmic install woes

My line looks different! , possibly dealer installed a/c? can you bend the line at all? my 02ish wrx tmic didnt come close to the a/c lines at all
by bcmaxx
Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Anyone using LED headlight bulbs?
Replies: 22
Views: 5467

Re: Anyone using LED headlight bulbs?

Ii noticed a big improvement with piaa xtreme white bulbs amd even bigger when i installed relay harnesses.
by bcmaxx
Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:25 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Anyone using LED headlight bulbs?
Replies: 22
Views: 5467

Re: Anyone using LED headlight bulbs?

Found these on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MOR4CCY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1423459346&sr=8-2&keywords=new+brights+9004&dpPl=1&dpID=41HBO6uZG8L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40#featureBulletsAndDetailBullets_secondary_view_div_1423459414781 Wondering if they'll significant...
by bcmaxx
Sun Feb 08, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: Turbo
Topic: VF28 without engine management
Replies: 65
Views: 27027

Re: VF28 without engine management

I haven't checked that out yet but will after the next run. It has been intermittent oil burning and goes away after each turbo swap. I definitely should clean out my intercooler. I have done gravity drains on it but should take care of it. I have read some people used gas, diesel and soap and wate...