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It really is not too hard. From my short drive it seemed to work great. When I get the axles back I will know for sure, but seems like a worth while upgrade. A newer setup should work the same.

Right on. I'm looking for parts based from your thread, which is awesome quantified sir, so i can have a bulletproof daily weapon.

Where the idea came from. He went with an 07 I think trans whereas I was thinking newer.

 

Edit: 05 trans.

Some one find me a 15 sti drivetrain. Or a trans and rear diff will be cool.

So a built motor and trans swap? I like your thinking.

Kinda quick. Went from tapping to big marbles in metal can in short order. Engine off. Towed it.

 

Bartering with the other half over what to build. Having a car smart wife can bite you in the but when you least expect it.

Main bearings. Specifically the #4 rod\crank. Just need rotating assembly and valvetrain maybe a transmission[emoji15] .

This calls for Johnny Blue or single malt highlands scotch and a Cuban.

You're very correct GT. I got very lucky it wasnt much worse.

 

Who's got my dranks? I need some enabling[emoji21]

Well the bearings are gone.

What needs to be cut and welded,the turbo flange.

The initial angle puts the pipe in the way of a.c. lines IIRC. As well the run before the bend is a bit short which puts the frame in the way.

What happened?!?

 

Its hard to say as i dont know for sure.

Are you planning on bringing this build to boxerfest?

 

I was unable to make it.

What needs to be cut and welded,the turbo flange.

 

Ill take a pic for you

Did you use the pipe in the kit that goes from the turbo to the intercooler.

 

I only used the 90° elbow from intercooler to bov.

From turbo: racerX; napa 90°; racerx pipe w\bov, see precious pics,; kit 90° elbow. Cold side done.

 

The charge pipe will not fit our cars without being cut and welded.

Forgot important bit. Thanks ebo03. The headlight mount needed to be trimmed as well the crash bar holes widened. Simple dremel.

The wrinkle black finish on the parts is nice and tough. Not easy to scratch

The reason getting this one was to hopefully utilize the most surface area of the core without having to remove a lot of bumper. That being said the 08 kit is more likely an easier install.

I noticed that too and like it. Which crash bar is that?

The same one from the kit.

Just 2 pipes for the hot side. Lowered the fuel rails and moved the filler neck for the washer fluid. Removed the battery tray and moved it against the fender.

The right spacer was used to make the rest.

Reused pipe and bov. The mount gaps are visible here as well.

Which can be seen here. So need new holes. Otherwise you'll maybe need a 90° elbow

Is the install pretty much like the one described here?

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/5th-gen-legacy-fmic-fitment-install-254936.html

 

Trying to figure out which is easier out of the 2 if there is a difference.

The crash bar mounts don't line up for mine but I didn't cut any pipes.

What intercooler core is that?

 

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TurboXS 15+ WRX front mount.

 

I will say this was not a straight bolt on. Requires holes to be opened, made, pieces to get trimmed. Took me admittedly 2 weeks of trial and error with fitment and mounting solutions.

Can't be happier with the components and how it turned out.

Sorry didn't update sooner.

 

So after a new viscous diff, 6puck clucth, head gaskets, finish mounts for the intercooler. Driving is a bit different. With my previous clutch pedal having a push factor of wtf to now being slightly stiffer than stock, but when its grabs it grabs! I mean I'm so used to pushing a heavy pedal that you hear a bang now from how easy it is.

GT had I known they were for sale, I will have taken those inserts, glad someone took em.

The heads are back and assembly will begin next week! So hopefully by next Friday I'll get to drive home.

Sad day about two weeks ago head gaskets went.