k00laid83

One last thanks to raul and tight fit fabrication for making this project possible, need to do some adjusting on the trim but the lion's share of the work is done

 

https://imgur.com/a/Q3AGtHT

 

Second photo is the from the official thread and I found it very handy in figuring out how much plastic to trim to reroute the hazard switch. Also was easier to steal the switch from my old radio and use that to keep checking fitment if you've already connected everything else.

 

https://imgur.com/a/eGaDGmw

I'm so glad to hear that the i88 harness worked out for you! The new head unit and climate control look great.

UPDATE

Well, it's been a while since I've posted anything on the car. Life has been getting in the way and every time I get some money saved for a tune something else pops up. Life I guess! I've been working slowly but surely on the car. She's pretty much buttoned up. Over the weekend I finished installing the 08 wrx radiator. I'm glad I read that write-up in detail because she went in perfectly. My old radiator had a bottom piece broken where it goes into the bottom radiator mount.

I've installed the front coilovers only. I still need to get the rear installed and dialed in. I also picked up a BaysonR front lip and I must say it's a very nice lip. Things left to install is the IAG AOS, Grimmspeed TMIC, BPV, and AEM Fuel Pump. I also recently picked up a double din head unit that I'll be doing a video with the Tight Fit Fab's i88 harness. I'm close to the finish line!!

http://i.imgur.com/DnzHWEKl.jpg

Hello everyone,

Just wondering how many of you would be interested if we had a US distributor of the JDM Dual Zone Climate Control Double Din. Maybe they can offer everything as a package deal?

Thanks,

Thanks k00laid83 for taking on this task. I was getting frantic trying to keep up with all the old info and lack of support. This really brought the project back into a realistic goal.

 

Ordered from tightfitfab.com and put my name on the wait list for avojdm once they get the dual zone back in stock.

It's very doable thanks to raul and tightfitfab.com! Here's my wiring check today after Raul was kind enough to answer some noob questions I had yesterday. https://imgur.com/a/e53IqA9

Sorry I haven't been on here. I've been pretty busy, which is a good thing. I appreciate the kind words! I really enjoy helping the community and it's awesome to hear from people I was able to help out. You know if you guys want to leave feedback on that website, it's always welcome and appreciated.

Did a total 180 on that PM I sent you koolaid and ordered the adapters yesterday, thanks for shipping them so fast! Now to wait for the JDM panel

No problem! Thank you.

Received mine within a few days of ordering, fantastic quality. Thanks k00laid!

Thank you!

PM'd you koolaid

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I tried 3 times over a number of months to get in touch with 96svx to no avail. k00laid83 built and shipped the i88 harness promptly, along with the radio adapter harness! Highly recommend!! Their website is https://tightfitfab.com/

Thank you for the kind words and for putting my website on here. I just ran out of i88 harnesses and currently working on 50 more. I should have them done next week.

Nice job on those fuel lines.

Thank you, sir! I 3D printed a AN fitting vise clamp jaws that worked out great. I'm pretty happy with the way the lines turned out.

I finished up my fuel system under the hood. I think it turned out pretty well. I was hoping the 10ft of -6AN vibrant fuel would be enough. I was very happy I didn't need to go out and get more. I really liked the Deatschwerks fuel regulator because it has 4 inlet ports. It made things easier to install and I could choose which port to use for my fuel pressure gauge. I kept all of the wrappers and boxes for all the parts I used. I figured if someone wanted to make their own kit the part numbers below should help.

Vibrant Performance Part List:

• 1 = -6ANx-6ANx-6AN Male Y fitting; Part# 10806
  
• 1 = Black nylon braided flex race hoe, -6AN, 10ft roll; Part# 11966
  
• 7 = -6AN 90 degree Swivel-Style Hose End Fittings; Part# 21906
  
• 5 = -6AN Straight Hose End Fittings; Part# 21006
  
• 2 = -6AN Female Quick Disconnect Fittings; Part# 16885
  
• 4 = -6AN Flare x -8AN Straight Cut with O-ring; Part# 16827
  
• 3 = -6AN Flare x -6AN Straight Cut with O-ring; Part# 16826
  

Deatschwerks Part List:

• 1 = DWR1000 Fuel Pressure Regulator; Part# 6-1000-FR-B
  
• 1 = Analog Fuel Pressure Gauges; Part# 6-01-G
  

Pics of the install:

http://i.imgur.com/juThpUZl.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/vxO4Pmml.jpg

Update

Well, I got the motor in 2 weeks ago. I've been working on the car here and there. The wife had surgery and I've been taking care of my girl. I'm hoping I can get a lot of the work done on the car over the weekend. On a side note I've been hitting up my local junkyards and I scored on some weather tech floor mats for $6. They were super filthy, covered in sticky stuff and hair. Nothing my pressure washer and elbow grease couldn't fix.

Motor getting hoisted up ready for the new clutch.

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I've never had so much trouble getting an engine back into a car. But this freaking thing fought me the whole way. I guess rushing things to beat the rain isn't a good way to work lol. Either way, I got her in!

http://i.imgur.com/UEk9OkMl.jpg

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I want to thank everyone who suggested that I test fit my new TMIC. Since I bought a rebuilt turbo they ended up using bigger studs. So when trying to bolt the Grimmspeed turbo adapter it wouldn't even bolt up. I had to drill out the holes and buy different bolts. It took a bit but she's good now.

http://i.imgur.com/lrn8g3Kl.jpg

Floor mats getting washed up

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Out with old 08 Impreza floor mats

http://i.imgur.com/eCODM4ql.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/akVM6cEl.jpg

New floor mats installed.

http://i.imgur.com/Co7mk0ml.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/JJb5kYXl.jpg

The plan is to buy coco mats and use those during the summer. During the winter I'll run these weather tech mats. Here's a pic of a set of coco mats in my 240sx. Old school Porsche's used to get these from factory and I just love the look.

http://i.imgur.com/CemiWVpl.jpg

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Sent you a PM.

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Not sure that is the link to your build thread k00l....

 

Ordered short block, install kit and AOS from Crawford today. For the skeptic's, and most of us are, hit their website up and do some reading. It aligns with a few things that have roamed the net in the past. Detonation is bad. That crap in your intake is bad.

 

Next up is getting the turbo sent out to JMP.

 

After that, gather leftover gaskets, seals and mounts that need replacing "while it's apart".

 

Input from those that have been there is appreciated, very much so. Again, going for a driver here. Thanks all.

Hey white....I clicked on the link it went straight to my build thread.

When I ordered my short block I ordered it from https://www.flatironstuning.com/

I've bought almost everything I've needed directly from these guys! Awesome dudes to work with and always willing to help!

Here's my build thread. I just threw in the engine this last weekend.

https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/05-lgt-5spd-ej257-type-ra-build-282192.html

If its not to late, I'd recommend you test fit the tmic. Make sure everything lines up. It's much easier to make adjustments now.

Hey buddy I remembered you telling me to do this months ago. I'm planning on doing that tonight with the throttle body coupler. It should go smoothly since I got rid of all OEM fuel/vacuum lines related to the stock fuel system.

Update

It's been a while since I've updated this thread. I'm shooting to have the engine in this week and have been installing parts. I got my up-pipe heat wrapped tonight just to keep temps down. The turbo has been installed and I think I'm pretty much ready to go. I've installed some of the fittings that are needed for the IAG AOS, I figured it would be easier while the engine is out. While installing the AOS I noticed that the old owner cut off the nipple off off the PCV cross pipe. I don't know why he did that but I had to get a new wrx one from the dealer. As I'm writing this I just thought about installing the Grimmspeed throttle body coupler for the TMIC. That's the next thing to be done before the engine goes in.

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I did a rebuild with the Sti Ra shortblock on my 5eat last year. I went with the Sti oil pan and killer b ultimate oil pick. I also originally went with the vf52 and AVO top mount, but was very dissapointed with it. Maybe it's better with a 5 speed but it just felt like it was struggling to do anything. I was making 297hp/305tq but after 3rd gear it felt like there was nothing. I just upgraded to the blouch 1.5xtr with the Grimmspeed Tmic and boy what a difference. It hits boost and hold and just excellerates through all the gears and keeps pulling. That took me to 347hp/325tq. I did start to get a little slipping so I did the valve body upgrade (ipt) and that took care of the problem. But I just bought the full spec b six speed swap and am having a shop put that in this September.

 

Current Build

 

Sti Ra short block, Blouch 1.5xtr, Grimmspeed Tmic, Cobb Catted DP, Borla Catback, Tomei UL Headers, Tomei Uppipe, 850cc injectors, AEM Fuel Pump 340LPH, Cobb intake, Cobb Boost Controller, Mishimoto Radiator, Sti oil pan, Sti cam gears, Killer b ultimate oil pickup.

 

Very excited to see how much more HP/TQ i'll make with the 6 speed.

That's awesome man. I keep hearing that it's easy to make 300hp on the vf52. I think 300hp should be a fun daily. I'm running pretty much the same setup except I'll be running 1050x injectors. I haven't put up an update but the engine is pretty much complete. Only thing I was just switching out a few things. I've removed everything related to the fuel system under the intake manifold. I figured I'd get everything that needs to go on the engine related to the IAG street series AOS. I'll be installing my verus clutch fork and pillow ball this week and have my engine in the engine bay next weekend.

Only fitment for 04-07 wrx/sti and 08+ Sti

I am sure it can fit/be made to fit. Mine is far from stock anyway.

I have one ordered, but they sold everything to the distributors so..

Thanks for the information! I'll for sure keep an eye out and maybe pick one up.

Did you know KillerB is making a hard intake ?

 

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2930247

No I didn't know. I need to get my car running so I've they will be offering a hard pipe turbo inlet I'm in to buy one. I just have to get something to get me by. I keep thinking about the Rev9 turbo inlet for like $90 bucks.

From what I see with both inlets, is that the torque solutions one will be easier to install, and you may not need to pull the intake manifold off. That being said, the Cobb inlet looks nicer. Best part is, they're both the same price right now, but, if that weren't the case, I'd say to go with the Cobb inlet.

That's exactly how I was thinking about it. I was talking to a couple of places and they advised that the Cobb turbo inlet doesn't fit very well. They couldn't tell me much more information on the Torque Solutions piece. I currently have my engine on my engine stand and still need to install the intake manifold on the engine. I did notice last night that the current turbo inlet that I have has a super cheap clamp. I think this weekend I'll swing by summit racing and pick up a quality clamp. Hopefully, that helps with making sure my current turbo inlet actually stays on and doesn't slide off. If that doesn't work then I'll probably pull the trigger on a new turbo inlet.

As far as I know the torque solutions does not require trimming. The Cobb hose will have to be trimmed on the compressor side. At the end of the day, both do the same thing. Good Luck!

Thanks for the information. Some people recommended the Rev 9 turbo inlet. Honestly, it doesn't look to bad and looks like it fits super well.