BarManBean

In general, over the years there have been many members that have been able to fix damaged TMICs with the kits. Unless the separation is so bad that the internal gasket is coming out, I'd venture that it's fixable. THAT SAID, I do not market the kit as a fix for damaged / leaking intercoolers, mostly because I simply can't guarantee that to be the case whereas I can absolutely guarantee that a properly BP'ed TMIC will not develop leaks due to increased boost pressure.

I have a slew of emails in my inbox and will get back to everyone in next couple days. If you need anything related to kits just email me at barmanbean@gmail.com. I have a list going of those who still have interest (no obligation necessary) and will provide full kit details / instructions to anyone who wished to try and make their own.

Fast forward. Been getting to the gym since about november, probably 2 times a week, give or take depending on schedules. My routine is typically 30 minutes of cardio and I have an AB workout program that I just alternate--bench press, rows, and squats one day; next time is overhead press, pull ups, and dead lifts. I use free weights wherever I can with those exercises.

Wife and I started a 30-day shake program today. It's pretty aggressive and a bit more of a "cleanse" than I'd like, but the program seems pretty well laid out and should be a good jump start to actually losing weight in addition to just getting healthy through exercise.

So yeah, no coffee today and I'm sitting here drinking hot water in hopes of satisfying the craving. I might just say eff it and ignore the no coffee rule in this program

$4k for parts and you need to ship them from japan? eek.

I paid $2900 shipped for a full swap from a part out spec.b--I believe that's still the going rate for spec.b trans swaps from a subaru yard in PA. STi stuff comes with hubs and runs a bit more I think (but not much).

I didn't need anything but a clutch, all other parts were included.

Anyone know what kind of wtq numbers on a vf40 this can handle?

You can't defeat this solution with a vf40. The kit easily holds 25psi or more.

To all those who have inquired, it seems like there's enough interest to at least make another small batch. I'll look at scheduling and come up with a timeline for when additional kits will be available. If you are interested, please send me a PM with your email address and I can notify folks with updates and availability.

Thanks.

Be careful with the outback drive shaft unless your doing the 6mt into an outback. The outback carrier bearing is taller then a legacy's.

This is true, but I'm not sure it matters (much). I've been running my setup in the reverse manner--all parts installed on an OBK with a Legacy driveshaft with no issues.

I imagine if you are shocking the driveline or putting down crazy power, the angle of the driveshaft at the joint could eventually cause an issue--not sure tho.

Any sort of transmission fluid cooling planned that would be worth addressing "while you're there"? Are you keeping all of the stock spec.b gears in there, or are different ratios beneficial for your needs at all?

Rear diff and most of the transmission bushings / trans mount are fantastic upgrades IME.

Check rear main seal and rear separator plate or whatever it is?

Do you want to stick with the rear torsion style LSD? Or are their better options for your use? If you ever lift a rear wheel with the torsion LSD it can cause some trouble, not sure if other styles are better for road racing applications?

I'm just spit balling here for ideas...

Is this still in stock and available? Tried to send PM but never got a reply.

Sent you a message. I believe this would be my last kit in stock. If there seems to be continued interest I'll make more, but as always I'm not trying to get stuck with a pile of expensively tooled aluminum!

Without having a basement in Phoenix that's been tarred on the outside and sealed under the floor before it's poured (essentially living in a boat inside an ocean of dirt ), pretty much any basement is too wet to finish and guarantee no mold.

This *might* be technically true, but in reality that's BS. Plenty of finished basements out there that never have an issue.

Now if you finish it with an existing moisture problem(s), then sure, you're asking for trouble.

Are these kits still available?

Available at the moment with slightly shorter-than-spec front rails. Function just the same.

Do you guys remember where I put the two turbo-to-TMIC bolts? So far these are the only two fasteners unaccounted for. Not too bad for a project this big. The threads in the turbo flange have seen better days so the bolts should probably be replaced with longer bolt+nuts anyways.

 

Can anyone confirm that they're M8x1.25?

As long as the threads are still good enough for one more use, just install some studs. Advance should have the right size.

I bought a forged steel O2 socket - it has worked on everything I've applied it to. Has a small slot to thread the cable through and terrifically thick walls, so it doesn't flex. And it's 1/2" so I can put a breaker bar and a BA pipe extension on it if need be. Kroil has gotten it off when nothing else would loosen the rust.

Brand? I need to buy a new one.

I hope you're using a spreadsheet for that though. I can send you a copy of mine if you have not made one already. You input the current bucket size and it outputs what you should get.

Input current bucket size AND measured clearance, yes?

Speaking of fun... playing around with buckets to get the valve clearances correct isn't enjoyable.

Something like 37 buckets headed your way, you should have them by Saturday.

If you want to wait on the hardness testing () I think there are a number of buckets in my collection that are in the 500+ sizes. It's more likely that you will need smaller buckets from what I've seen, but hard to say really.

Long story short, I'm probably sending you a bunch of duplicates. Might be worth measuring / cataloguing them and seeing what you have the most of and then sacrifice one or two for testing.

Are you having trouble with rear seal? My first 6 speed never did this but my brand new 6 speed I have had 2 rear seals leak.

Only thing I can think of is the shaft angle is slightly different even though it spins fine and no vibration at all.

I haven't had any issues with the rear seal.