94 Legacy RS Turbo Wagon (fixed pics/updates!)

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:50 am

Timmy P bought this wagon about a month ago smoking like crazy. A short compression test showed cyl #4 was shot. After pulling the engine and heads we saw the #4 ringland melted away. The rings were OK, and so was the cyl wall. Here is where the build starts.

Car: 94 Legacy Turbo RS Wagon
Trans: 4EAT
Brakes: Stock (vented front and rear disc)
suspension: Stock with Whiteline springs
Engine: EJ22T

Our plans are to not only document and rebuild the engine, but the brakes and suspension too....all in about 2-3 months (I am deploying soon).

Here is where we are.
EJ22T bored .020"
weisco forged pistons/rings
weisco HG
ARP head studs
Toga race bearings
EJ25D Heads, flowtested and machined
EJ25D Intake manifold
Invidia uppipe
WRX TD04 (will be upgraded later)
Top Line gasket set
3" flowmaster exhaust
07 WRX TR exhaust manifold
New water pump
new t-stat
EJ25D t-belt

What we need:
STi Injectors
EJ25D seals
PP6 engine management
EJ22T t-belt tensioner
and I am sure a bunch of other stuff along the way

Here are the pics so far...

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:51 am

EJ25D intake manifold, about to be sand blasted and painted.

EJ25D DOHC heads, resurfaced, and flowtested

new uppipe

Race bearings

HG set

Studs

Forged pistons

Gasket kit for some of the engine

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:53 am

The machine work is being performed at Majestic Motorsports in J-ville, NC.

Update:

Read on to see about this place. I do not Rec them, they did not do a good job at all with the build.

RJ93SS · Post by **RJ93SS** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:57 am

sounds very cool, don't forget the intercooler

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:15 am

looks like its going to be a nice fresh clean build, I look forward to more pics.

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:47 am

This is going to be a awesome build. Good to know it went to a good home.

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:45 am

RJ93SS wrote:sounds very cool, don't forget the intercooler

Almost forgot. 07 WRX. Its in the garage.
we also have 07 WRX struts for it!

ericem wrote:This is going to be a awesome build. Good to know it went to a good home.

Did this used to be yours? Tim said the guy he bought it from posted here.

PhyrraM · Post by **PhyrraM** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:38 pm

Looks like shtbxr22's old car.

93forestpearl · Post by **93forestpearl** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 4:25 pm

You sure you don't want to toss in some Eagle rods while you are in there? The stock set leaves a lot to be desired.

You need to use the 2.5 timing belt tensioner with the DOHC heads and belt.

Otherwise, good luck.

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:48 pm

93forestpearl wrote:You sure you don't want to toss in some Eagle rods while you are in there? The stock set leaves a lot to be desired.

You need to use the 2.5 timing belt tensioner with the DOHC heads and belt.

Otherwise, good luck.

Cool, I am glad the t-belt tensioner will work. it came new with the heads I got.
As far as rods, it was considered, but I really havent heard of anyone breaking a rod unless they are going to really push the limits. The largest turbo discussed in this build was a VF-39, and possibly a 18G. Not to much.

93forestpearl · Post by **93forestpearl** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:54 pm

Gotcha. Ask NICO how many EJ22T shortblocks he has grenaded, lol.

Those turbos will be pushing the limit of that rotating assembly, so good tuning is a must.

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:22 am

Now I am scared......

I also ordered some parts today. Mostly just seals and o-rings for the fuel system. I also orderd new bolts for the cams and intake. The OEM ones were looking rough.

Still on the list to buy:

Injectors
PP6
odds and ends.

93forestpearl · Post by **93forestpearl** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:26 am

Don't be that scared. A friend of mine is making about 296whp on a stock 22T bottom end. He went to a good tuner though. Jorge from P&L comes up here once in a while.

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:32 am

We will probably go to National Speed in Wilmington NC, or Robbie in Fayettville. Not sure yet.

Aerotech · Post by **Aerotech** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 5:30 am

I have a PP6 for you, never installed. Asking $350 w/ interface cable.

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:44 am

Aerotech wrote:I have a PP6 for you, never installed. Asking $350 w/ interface cable.

Done, you have PM.

I will have a few more pics very soon. I should be getting some parts in soon, and I am having some sand blasted and painted.

I will also be cleaning out the heads and oil passages as well. I was thinking about just using a parts washer we have here on base. It uses a biodegradeable cleaner to clean things. I think that will work, than Ill coat everything in a nice coat of motor oil to keep it fresh and rust free.

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:20 am

OK, sorry I havent been around in a while. Predeployment briefs and such.

I got the new manifold together, it looks sweet. Ill have pics this weekend. I should also be getting the block back as well with pics. Tim comes back this week, so we should be able to get the rest of the parts soon, and hopefully complete the swap by mid Nov.

Pics soon.

timmy p · Post by **timmy p** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 1:55 pm

We got the motor back yesterday and it looks great!! a few seals and some hoses and were good . We got the heads put on and cams installed, shouldn't be to long now. New pics soon.

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:35 pm

UPDATES!!

I got the intake manifold completed. It now has yellow top STI injectors, and all new seals through the fuel lines.

The engine is back now. It appears to be in pretty good shape, and they did a good job cleaning it. The new pistons look great inside. They did leave the oil pick up tube loose though inside the pan

So now, the heads are on. We used copper to coat the head gaskets, and ARP studs to bolt everything together. We gave it a new water pump and thermostat as well.
The timing belt tensioner does not bolt up to the bracket, so we need the newer style bracket to accomodate the new style tensioner. Other than that she is almost ready.

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:38 pm

The next few pics are just for fun. We placed everything together and did a mock twin turbo set up, and a monster turbo set up. Enjoy.

Post by **Legacy777** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:23 pm

Nice snails there

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:15 pm

Were decideing which ones to use. Probably go with the TD-04.

AWD_addict · Post by **AWD_addict** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:14 am

I see where you painted your valve cover(s).

94SS_Canada · Post by **94SS_Canada** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:07 am

AWD_addict wrote:I see where you painted your valve cover(s).

haha, good eye!

iluvdrt · Post by **iluvdrt** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:56 am

ehh, why not, I mean thats why I got the rubber matting. The only prob was the amount of over spray. I didnt anticipate that, LOL.

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94 Legacy RS Turbo Wagon (fixed pics/updates!)

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