Re: Project Slowbaru
 

Why the Accessport?

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I'll be going speed density and the AP's program is much better suited for this rather than RomRaider.

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and it makes it easy to switch between pump tune and e85 tune without needing a laptop =)

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I understand the speed density part, but the map switching part is the lamest excuse ever to blow 600 bucks on an AP when you can do it for like $6 yourself, or free by using the tps map switch.

Re: Project Slowbaru
 

Originally I was planning on using a merged Legacy harness, the stock WRX MAF and do an opensource tune. But now, since the car is running 100% WRX wiring I want to take advantage of the better EMS options.

Other than Opensource and AP there really aren't any other reasonably priced programs. Haltech Pro is right around $1,900 and I feel is WAY overkill. I'll have the ability to make all the power I want on the AP and for the price, I can't justify using anything else.

Re: Project Slowbaru
 

Really no need to use anything else if you're using the WRX ECU. People have been making huge power for years using opensource.

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This is true, BUT.

Shane has never done SD with opensource on a Subaru. And unlike AP, OS doesn't feature live data logging, which makes Shane's life harder (Remember, he is my boss). He is more familiar tuning SD with an Accessport, and since he'll be tuning my car it makes sense for me to run it.

Re: Project Slowbaru
 

What??? You're not going to nuke&fuji for a tune!?!? Lol

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:lol:

I've had people tell me to get tuned by them, even while wearing my DB shirt. It's like, uhhhh really guy? Look at what my shirt says.

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Haha! Making good progress! It will be nice to see this thing up and running!

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Nuke is a good shit, but no reason to go anywhere than Shane since you work for him. haha

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Thanks dude!

I'm REALLY getting the itch to finish this thing! Once I get my heads back at least I can get the engine assembled and all the engine wiring hooked up.

I found an amazing deal on a full WRX 5-Speed swap, but I should be able to get it all swapped over with a full day of work.

Re: Project Slowbaru
 

I would tune yours with opensource on SD.

Most of our more modified Subaru customers have no trouble affording an Accessport and would rather have a quick and easy way to read codes and switch tunes instead of dealing with the opensource stuff. I prefer the Accessport since it offers realtime tuning and it's all contained in 1 program. When I tune opensource on the Subarus, I use 4-5 programs and every change requires turning the car off and doing a reflash, which can make SD tuning take a while. It's probably 50/50 for opensource versus Acessport tuning on the Subaru's I do, versus 95% opensource on the Evos. It's funny how few people use opensource on the DSMs. But DSMLink is very good and it's SD implementation is extremely good (better than any opensource and better than the SD on the AEM EMS), except it's VERY slow to update.

Re: Project Slowbaru
 

Do you think there will be a difference in the quality of driveability between opensource and AP with the 2000cc injectors I'm planning on using?

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This morning I picked up a WRX transmission, driveshaft, rear end and subframe assembly from Andy at Grimmspeed. I can now convert my clutch to hydraulic, make use of the entire WRX pedal box, and can use any clutch and short shifter for a 5-speed WRX.

http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...nsmission2.jpg

I'm unsure of what driveshaft I'll have to use, but I'll be dropping that tomorrow.


I haven't taken a look at the rear until now. It's not too bad, but the rust makes it look like shit. Once I get it taken apart, I'll go through, sand out as much rust as possible and paint it black.

I also plan to disassemble the WRX subframe, replace all the hardware, and clean up the rusty parts as well. [I want to get rid of those stupid plastic end links too.]

http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...ySubframe1.jpg

http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...ySubframe2.jpg


Decided to get the front mount installed as well. The existing bumper beam holes almost lined up. I could have probably made it work, but one of the bolts would have been crooked. Wasn't really feeling that.

Before
http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...g/NoBumper.jpg

Holes drilled, checked for alignment.
http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...MICBracket.jpg

Installed with fresh hardware
http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...ICBracket2.jpg

Done!
http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...Installed1.jpg

Here's a shot from inside the engine bay.
http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...Installed2.jpg

Lines up nicely with the bumper cover support
http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...Installed4.jpg

And one more.
http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...Installed3.jpg
I'm really happy how it turned out. I should have plenty of clearance for piping, and I got it pretty much dead center without having to modify the intercooler bracket at all.

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Bumper trimmed and half installed

http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/.../NewFront1.jpg

Re: Project Slowbaru
 

the clutch i sold you will not work with a wrx trans. wrx tranny's use pull type clutch just a heads up incase you were still planning on using it

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I'll be getting a new clutch for it. I do have a few good used ones, but they won't hold since they're the "Stage 0" Exedy's.

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you would be surprised i ran that forster tranny and the clutch i sold you for a while on my 20g with corn

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Not bad!

I'll probably just do a sprung 4 or 6 puck.