Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

[turbotalon1g]

no go on that picker sorry. But I'm available to help wrench if you want.

[123abc]

Originally Posted by goodhart

All that for 12's?

Does your mind only think straight ahead?



Sounds like a very sick car when finished. I've loved the gc8 coupe chassis for a long time. X2 on subaru's being solid cars. My friend has a 92 Legacy gt 5 spd and it's been his reliable daily for 3 years now.

[Kevin 1G Drummer]

Definitely my favorite Impreza body style of all time. Looks like a pretty sweet project!

[Halon]

Sweet! Did you trade your Nike Pump shoes for this bad boy? I hope not!

[goodhart]

Originally Posted by 123abc

Does your mind only think straight ahead?

He only mentioned drag racing, so why would I comment otherwise? Good luck with the build Shawn

[HiImBrian]

Sweet to see yet another scoobaru on the dsm boards haha. I just swapped my 98rs about a month ago now and I love it...except I swapped in an ej25d aka another stock 2.5rs motor because I'm dumb. Good luck with the swap

[DoughtCom]

Updated the original thread, basically decided to do the powertrain plus all suspension geometry from an STi, plus the brembo brakes.

Here's some pics of my progress and the parts I've gotten.

The Very Beginning


First of the Suspension off


My DS Fucking Spring was rusted in half!?!?! The car somehow drove fine too, ridic.


What's left of the front bumper mount beam, I think? Seriously the Titanic is probably in better shape and more recognizable.


Everything ready for the engine to be pulled... except the fucking engine hoist broke >


Beginning of the dash tear down.


Dash Off and carpet out.


About an inch of sand below the carpet, effin' MN


Another shot of the bare inside.


Rear suspension off and diff chillin'


New engine + crazy ass wiring


New bitchin' header + up pipe


FUCKING rear x-member bolt that had a welded nut break off the frame, requiring me to cut open the chassis and re-weld it to the frame.


STi gas tank vs old tank


Organizing wires as I disconnect them.


Wires taken out and in a box.


ALMOST ready to actually start putting parts BACK on

[DoughtCom]

This weekend's goal is to get the new engine in and wiring figured out. That should take literally all three days.

If I'm lucky maybe I'll get some rust issues taken care of. But I THINK I might have this thing working by the cruise. It all depends on if I can secure the last of the parts, my neighbor's engine hoist works and of course I pull this off

[Halon]

Good god, nice progress dude!!

I got some rims for you to test fit

[TkrPerformance]

looking good. looks like how i rip things apart for swaps

[goodhart]

You going with an STi interior too? Or what is the reason for tearing the interior out?

[DoughtCom]

Thanks Brandon!

Thanks Mark! It makes me feel better, knowing you've done a few more of these than I have

Yeah I'm doing all STi interior, have the seats, dash, steering wheel. Still trying to find a dash beam, blower motor and heater core. This care will be like 75% STi when it's done. Plus you need to rip all that stuff out to do an engine swap anyway, at least correctly to get to all the wires and clean it up.

[stikx]

Good luck. Hope to see it out at firestone!

[Kracka]

Looks awesome so far! Great progress to say the least.

[Matt D.]

Badass. Can't wait to see this thing on the road.

[cmspaz]

I still haven't made it over to turn a wrench on this thing...

If you were to not work during the day tomorrow, I'm free until 6

[turbotalon1g]

Awesome!

[A//// Guy]

Wooty woot! Sweet progress dude!

[Super Bleeder!!]

wow, mega work! GG

[DoughtCom]

So I secured a big chunk of the last parts I needed tonight.

'04 STi Rear Diff - $420 shipped
'05 STi Dash Beam/Heater Core/Blower Motor/STi Wiring Harness $300 (have to pick it up in Duluth)
'04 Early STi front drive shafts (female end) $120 Shipped.
'04 STi struts $75

That'll get the dash, wiring and most of the suspension done. All I need now is wheels, once I get close I'll take a look at your wheels B-Dawg if you still have them for sale!

I'm feeling pretty good about the swap so far, sorting the old wiring last night made a lot of sense to me so I'm hoping I can get the new wiring done without any problem.

Now I just need to make a trip to MAP for some gauges and DB for a MBC. Get some rear diff fluid from Subaru (I guess that's the best bet), get some other fluids and get er done!

It's gonna be a long weekend.