1991 Subaru Legacy Turbo Updated 10/2/11

[darkcrave]

Walbro Installed ( Also clean sending unit, fuel gauge now works!!!!!!)

also resealed the Sunroof ( no more leaks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! )

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Kartboy shifter and bushings along with wrx linkage

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Also sunroof passed the rain test! Sweet

[NICO]

very very very good find !!

why iridium plugs ? and why that ignitor ?

[darkcrave]

I figured that ignitor was better then the stock one? I think I'm going to go once step colder when I get the turbo in

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Kartboy short shifter along with bushings installed! Now I need a shift knob lol!

Here's the old stuff, warn as expected

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[NICO]

I figured that ignitor was better then the stock one? I think I'm going to go once step colder when I get the turbo in

i was just wondering if that igniter was some sort of a upgrade type deal, for the spark plugs i would run copper ones just change them more often.

i run one step colder but im mod to the max, my gap is .25mm also

[Florin1]

FMIC ftw! Make sure you take lots of pix lol. I'm gonna be doing that soon

[darkcrave]

Soooooo not as easy as I was thinking...


taking everything apart, not so bad.... Getting everything to fit.... Well anyone want to help? Lol!
I should have waited to do it at a shop where I have cutting tools. But I have about 4 hours of daylight wish me luck

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The sun is gone.... About 70% done

[hitzkrieg]

Considering that the engine has almost 220k, I'd consider doing a compression and a leak down test on it before you get serious with the power. It's better to be safe than sorry

[darkcrave]

Very true, before I add any power I will

[kimokalihi]

What kit is that piping from?

[darkcrave]

It's the CXracing kit from eBay. Fits okay. I went to O'rielly auto to get a custom tube to make it work, the one tube made everything so much better. I'll take more pictures when it's finished but the kit is a real tight fit on both sides

[darkcrave]

I had to remove to tow hitch to get the cold pipe to fit

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Note to self, do not drive on free way without fenders, you will lose your fender lining lol

[Danny-G]

^ First hand experience?

[darkcrave]

Yes! lol pick and pull time

[Florin1]

Great job man! I was gonna tell you of some tricks on installing the fmic, but you move so fast, i think i missed my chance. Some of the guys on here have done the same kit, and its the same one I'll most likely do.
1st, I believe the guys in Australia end up flipping the core upside down. So the inlets are at the top.
2nd, i believe they cut the bumper beam to fit the core on.

Which pipe did you have to get at o'rileys?

[darkcrave]

Yea I'm impatient lmao, I havent cut the bumper beam yet, I'm going to torch it, Eff using a saw. I went looking for any hose that was 2.5 in wide. Plain and simple this will not bolt up without a few modifications. My buddy that work their had one about 24 in by 6 in "L" shape. ( Its the black hose youll see in the second picture in my last post ) I'll try to get the part number but it was a perfect fit

[Florin1]

Yeah I know that with the cx kit there's some cutting involved, bud i didnt think one had to add/buy more piping.

[darkcrave]

Well you really didnt have to add anything, in my opinion it made it better. ( Because the black hose can go around the dip stick and other things that were in the way )
You could get by from just cutting and rewedding it or putting a new coupler on it

[DevC]

Looks good, have you checked your dealer for a new turbo intake elbow, mine was fairly reasonably priced and all new and flexy and soft.