fahr_side Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I should point out that they work great on the cars that make less power, weigh less and perhaps use less sticky tires Sent from a device using some software. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 I have no idea what the brand is, but they are supplier for a major brand(s). Stock died at stage 1. The stiffer ones died at Stg 2 and again at Stg 3. Let's see how long they last this time. You tried poly didn't you? I recall you couldn't stand them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) I have no idea what the brand is, but they are supplier for a major brand They're Hardrace copies of the GrpN items. I had some Powerflex poly ones on my GH8 for a week or three. Hated the NVH. I liked the extra caster but the steering pump hated it. Been on the Hardrace rubber items for 3 years or so now. Edited January 19, 2016 by fahr_side Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I have been putting off doing the bushings forever. Fred were you happy with the whiteline solution? I was for the one year I drove the car after install. Having a 1/2 degree more caster was nice too. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 blklgt05 has used the AVO bushings since his car was pretty much new. I think he has over 100k on them now. Maybe send him a PM to see how they are holding up. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) How about," If you think yours is good then read this". I'll take that challenge Try Tomioka LCA bushings. Edited February 24, 2016 by mwiener2 My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 ^^^ Mine is not even in the same zip code, but I still read this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Need a bit more rubber, so I'm changing my rims from 18-8J Enkei Tuning SC24's to 18-8.5J Rays 57extreme SP spec. Looks are similar, but I lose about 1kg of unsprung weight per corner and with the half inch of width I can fit STi spec tires. Edited February 25, 2016 by Elegua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 What size tire are you going to run with the new wheels? Good choice of wheels. I have 19x9.5 57xtremes. I'm running a 275 tire so you could go wider...hint hint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 What size tire are you going to run with the new wheels? Good choice of wheels. I have 19x9.5 57xtremes. I'm running a 275 tire so you could go wider...hint hint. That's a huge set up! I just stretched my 225 RE-11s, still a standard width on that tire, and I still have another set of the same spec RE-11s to get through. After that 245/40-18 is probably the largest I'm going to run. I had to take a quarter turn off the damping and I'm still testing - these things are light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 I've gotten a hold of a broken 5EAT. Somehow people are breaking these on stock power. The plan is to re-build the friction kit and then turn up the wick a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstik Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I've gotten a hold of a broken 5EAT. Somehow people are breaking these on stock power. The plan is to re-build the friction kit and then turn up the wick a bit. they are breaking them with stock power and you are pushing how much? Subbed hard keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 they are breaking them with stock power and you are pushing how much? Subbed hard keep up the good work. 50 kgm from 4k and dropping a bit as we get near redline. We knew from our stg3 set-up the tranny could take 50 kgm without slipping with adjusting RT/CT in the ECU, so we adopted a flat torque curve t00ning strategy with that as the peak. The engine could probably do some more, but we're not confident of the transmission. Who knows? I've got 10k km and two 25l barrels of meths on it so far, but it could inadvertently and spontaneously disassemble tomorrow. How much more can I get? Don't know either - ergo a spare. Well, some of these owners could break about anything. The stock 5EAT is set for long, smooth shifts which is not conducive to longevity at high torque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GipsySpec.B Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Need a bit more rubber, so I'm changing my rims from 18-8J Enkei Tuning SC24's to 18-8.5J Rays 57extreme SP spec. Looks are similar, but I lose about 1kg of unsprung weight per corner and with the half inch of width I can fit STi spec tires. Those are my favourite Rays and I hate that my work computer wont let me see the images of this amazing thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I love your build! We'll talk center differential bushings. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Thanks! Looks like I will probably need those bushings! Actually...if you'd only ever build a valve kit for the 5th gen 5EAT... Edited April 26, 2016 by Elegua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Thanks! Looks like I will probably need those bushings! Actually...if you'd only ever build a valve kit for the 5th gen 5EAT... PM replied. Sorry for the delay. I would love to say I have a valve body for the 5th gen, but I'm afraid not. I've since learned to stop over promising about what is possible in the future. All I can do is what I can do, and it's a lot more complicated to figure certain things out than I ever thought. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 PM replied. Sorry for the delay. I would love to say I have a valve body for the 5th gen, but I'm afraid not. I've since learned to stop over promising about what is possible in the future. All I can do is what I can do, and it's a lot more complicated to figure certain things out than I ever thought. Oh, no worries. There's not enough 5th Gen Leggies with 5EATs to ever be worth your while to develop it and most of us are retards that couldn't appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Ok, thanks to ClimberD, the center-diff bushing have arrived and the next step of the journey will commence soon. I bought a used and broken 5EAT and had it re-built with a new friction kit. The tranny guys say it's in good shape. Now that the bushings for the center-diff have arrived, we'll install those as well. TGVs will come out as well. The plan is to replace the current transmission, that we know works on the current tune, with the new one, and see if the new tranny can take the current tune. If it's smooth sailing then we'll slowly turn up the boost. If things go tits-up instead, then the old tranny goes back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Moar boost Captain! Sent from a device using some software. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 Ok, plans change. I need to move countries and sell my Legacy. The local market is not into highly modded cars and I may need to take the car back to stock. Would anyone be interested in a well developed and tested kit of my mods? - Custom SS 4 into 1 header with TiAL 45mm EWG - 200 cell metal substrate cat, 70mm dump pipe to stock mid-pipe flange - EWG plumbed back into dump pipe - EFR7163 turbo with .85 a/r v-band - FMIC and all piping (powder coated black), brackets, hose clamps and silicon hoses (black) - Blitz intake with carbon snorkus - Remote oil filter kit (turbo occupies original oil filter location) - Oil cooler with brackets to locate in stock TMIC location (Canadians might be interested in the tranny cooler which also locates at the stock TMIC location. - High quality braided lines for turbo with heat shields included. - Adapter to attach stock oil pan to turbo. Basically everything you need to plug and play would be included. Expect 350-360whp with meth on stock internals and cams, over 400 with built engine and STi cams. Spools like my 18g. Very responsive. Optional: - snow meth kit with custom 30l alu in-trunk meth tank with baffles and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveande Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Sad news! Enjoyed watching your build! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Very sad to hear. Hope in your new location you will be able to continue great Subaru builds. Good luck and thanks for all the help and inspiration My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Wait?! ???...you have my attention. What's your timeframe? Dang man, you lead me to wanting to do this to mine. If the opportunity let's me take a chance to get it if like to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 Timeframe? If the car is not sold in two weeks. Also, tuner will provide a base map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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