Project Slowbaru - Page 3

**LingLing** · 03-22-2013

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Originally Posted by blageo23

Lol, you like that? Straight custom! Put on so I could put the crossmember exhaust Manu an down pipe on and then just toss in the turbo when the time was right.

Hey, I like it! It'll be handy if I ever blow a stock location turbo. I can just slap that on and move the car around if need be.!

You did all the hard work for me lol. I get to do all the fun stuff!

**LingLing** · 03-22-2013

I know the wiring is getting boring, but I'd like to have this thread for reference too.

I'm ready to tear the interior of the Legacy out and get this this wired in. I'm still waiting for a few gauges including my wideband, Tactrix OpenPort 2.0 and boost control solenoid. I will also need to fab up an intake at some point.

I think getting everything soldered and shrink-tubed will take me a solid night. Then I'll test fit it, loom it up all nice and get her prepped for a tune!

It's so close I can taste it.

WRX harness labeled out.

**LingLing** · 03-23-2013

Well WTF...

I just heard that my setup may not work due to the difference in the cam gears on the EJ25D heads and what the WRX ECU needs. Apparently I can't swap WRX gears over either.

Plus I have to figure out my TGV situation. I don't know if Opensource will allow me to disable the CEL associated with removing your TGV's that throws the ECU in limp mode.

Back to the drawing board!

Perkul8r · 03-23-2013

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Originally Posted by LingLing

Well WTF...

I just heard that my setup may not work due to the difference in the cam gears on the EJ25D heads and what the WRX ECU needs. Apparently I can't swap WRX gears over either.

Plus I have to figure out my TGV situation. I don't know if Opensource will allow me to disable the CEL associated with removing your TGV's that throws the ECU in limp mode.

Back to the drawing board!

So far from what I am finding on NASIOC is that open source will disable the TGV codes. Which is good. A thread I found had a screen shot of Rom Raider and there was a spot to turn off the cel's.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1873118

**LingLing** · 03-23-2013

Looks like I'm swapping EJ205 heads,intake, and tb. Maybe I'll throw some cams in while I'm at it....Hmmmmm.

**LingLing** · 03-23-2013

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Originally Posted by Perkul8r

So far from what I am finding on NASIOC is that open source will disable the TGV codes. Which is good. A thread I found had a screen shot of Rom Raider and there was a spot to turn off the cel's.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1873118

I figured Rom Raider or something similar would account for the TGV delete CEL's.

I'm getting a hell of a deal on EJ205 heads, intake and maf from Ryan. So I think things are back on track. Just have to take a few more bolts off to get the motor out. As much as it sucks to have shit go crazy like this, it's probably meant to be. lol

**LingLing** · 03-24-2013

Looks like I will have to swap heads to ones off a WRX (EJ205). Downside is I have to spend extra money. Plus side is I have cam and valvetrain choices now.

Here's the newly modified setup

-EJ22T block
-STi rods
-EJ22T pistons
-EJ205 heads
-EJ205 intake manifold/tb
-TGV delete (If I can find some deleted ones for a good price.)
-EJ22E HG (MLS)
-VF37
-Catless downpipe to full 3" exhaust
-Catless up-pipe
-STi yellow side-feeds
-Wally 255
-'06 TMIC
-TiAL blow off valve
-Rom Raider tuned
-03 WRX ECU

**LingLing** · 03-26-2013

Picked up my EJ205 heads tonight. I should be able to get working on this starting Saturday. If all goes well, I should be burning corn by the end of April!

19TsiAwd90 · 03-26-2013

your welcome

**LingLing** · 03-26-2013

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Originally Posted by 19TsiAwd90

your welcome

Yep! It's all thanks to you, buddy. You'll get to take her for a spin when she's tuned...I mean..It will have your heads, wiring, clutch, flywheel and short shifter on it. lol

19TsiAwd90 · 03-26-2013

haha i like the sounds of that! =) we can race once i get this stupid shit the bank has me doing figured out and i actually have my car..T-T.....

**LingLing** · 03-26-2013

I already know how that race will end! At least for now! :P

**LingLing** · 03-26-2013

I'll gladly race your bugeye!

19TsiAwd90 · 03-28-2013

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Originally Posted by LingLing

I'll gladly race your bugeye!

are you gonna push it? =) update this thing already!!

**LingLing** · 03-31-2013

Well I finally cleaned the garage out and got the slowbaru in.

I'll be starting later tonight and should have some good progress pictures up later.

Last shots before surgery!

**4seasons69** · 03-31-2013

This is a pretty cool project! Can'twait to see it done

**LingLing** · 04-01-2013

Updated OP with my full setup! FINALLY!

Here are some pictures of the progress I made in the garage tonight.

I roughly test fitted the WRX gauge cluster before I took the dash panel out.

**LingLing** · 04-01-2013

I found some mold inside the HVAC system. I did manage to clean some of it out, but I figure if it's in the blower motor and in the heater core housing it'll be in all the ducting. This must be why the air always smelled extra musty haha. So out with it all! This will free up space behind the dash I can use, and I can get rid of all the wiring and plugs related to HVAC operation making installation that much easier.

Made a little more progress tonight. Got the rest of the bulkhead harness out, and the engine ready to pull.

Before removing the harness and dash beam

After

I had some help today too.

Engine is ready to come out. I just have to borrow a hoist and stand.

blageo23 · 04-02-2013

Looking good man! This things going to be awesome!
If I were you I would swap out that heater core. Not that its an issue but the car does have 280,000 on it.
Also I believe all the WRX dash and stuff pretty much bolts up. should look around for one of those.

**LingLing** · 04-02-2013

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Originally Posted by blageo23

Looking good man! This things going to be awesome!
If I were you I would swap out that heater core. Not that its an issue but the car does have 280,000 on it.
Also I believe all the WRX dash and stuff pretty much bolts up. should look around for one of those.

Yeah, I decided to pull the everything HVAC related. There's so much more room for activities! I may also pull the headliner and replace it down the road. It has some water stains and looks like a colony of gnomes have been using that area for a public bathroom. It'll be black next time, that's for sure. (twss)

I did find a complete WRX interior, and the guy said he'd hold it for me. So this summer I'll swap the door cards, dash pad, and center console in. Or gut it....lol

Just got back from Menards. Mike, I took your advice and got the Scotch 3M Super 88. It was still less than $4/roll. Ace wanted almost $7/roll. I also picked up 16ft of shrink tube. LOL you know...Just in case.

Update pictures to come later.