Living Legacy Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Hey Guys - need a sanity to check to make sure I'm not forgetting anything and to ask a couple of questions about my up coming build. My main objective is to maintain reliability as I'd like this to be my primary vehicle. Any input (or used parts ) would be greatly appreciated. Relevant Vehicle Background: '05 LGT with 135K, bone stock (minus clutch) and WELL maintained all its lifeRecent leak down / compression test, all consistent / in spec*Current massive oil consumption (up to a qt per tank of gas)* *Oil confirmed leaking from valve covers, timing belt cover, and showing up at intercooler/turbo joint. PCV replaced 30K ago, will replace ASAP just to be sure. I have two quotes, one from a reputable, well known (more expensive) Subaru shop and one smaller, "local" up and coming Subaru shop and a buddy who will likely be helping me install some or all of the parts. And a target budget of $4k, max $5k:spin:. Here's the shopping list (hoping to install most of these with my buddy): Catless UP / catted DPBNR 16G (or VF52) TurboInlet hose, Turbo oil feed linePerrin (or Grimmspeed) TMICWide Band O2 sensor (DP has extra bung for this) and gageFuel Pump (Deatschwerks 306C)Cobb or Perrin EBCAccess Port (for Tuning as "required" by tuner)Replace existing panel air filter I've planning to pay the more reputable shop to do the more critical stuff: Oil leak repair (valve cover, cam seals, crank shaft/oil pump seal)91 Tune (not the extra E85 or 93 because 93 isn't always available)Spark plugs (during oil leak repair), potentially one step colder (tuner preference)Replace timing belt, water pump and tensioner based on how it looks (currently these parts are only 30K old)Remove oil screens during this process I do not plan to do the following right now (out of budget): Fuel Injectors or feed conversion kitsIntakeClutch/flywheel (currently have SMFW with Exedy OEM replacement w/40K, would plan to replace in the future when it starts to slip)Blow Off Valve (replace if boosting more than 20 PSI)Fuel Pressure Regulator (FPR) (more research needed) Here are my questions: Did I miss any critical or "might as well replace" parts / any suggestions for my "plan"?Do I need to do anything after else to the fuel system once I install a new fuel pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtonstilts Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 make sure you either remove the oem oil screens or do the upgraded lines. the bnr 16 is the best of those 3 turbos, almost same flow as the 18g and spools about as good as the vf52. id suggest 650-850 injectors w 16g-18g depending on how hard you wanna push it, with oem injectors you will max injectors out around 16psi. by max out i mean run past 90% which shortens life... no restrictor pill required with ebcs, it gets removed completely i have grimspeed 3 port and love it. ebcs require roughly 30-40% less wgdc before its more than limped to tuner, the ebcs alows for a much faster spool if tuned correctly as far as fpr i have the 04 sti oem, got rid of stumble and for plugs go one range colder uridium, if you wanna save a few bucks i can make you a base map for the ebcs and or injectors if you pm me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorbrody Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 If you're going E85 get the 850cc injectors. I run E85 on a ported VF52 and it's fantastic. EBCS is key. You'll probably need a stronger BPV when you go 20+ psi on E85 - the Forge BPV is reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Do a vf52 with stock fueling. Have you replaced the PCV and see if the oil consumption lessens ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living Legacy Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 This is all really good information guys, seriously, I appreciate the help. I've updated my original post (and plans) based on what you've said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battelready Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Id say get the grimmspeed intercooler if your budget allows other wise the perrin is fine and maybe a aftermarket panel filter . A dry flow one. I bought an auto be more involved in my uninvolvedness . 200k+ Club If you can't blind them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit. My high mileage turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 when did you replace the timing belt and who did it? seems an interesting place to have leaks if it was recently done. If you haven't done it yet, then it needs doing. also upgrading a motor before fixing the oil leaks isn't going to help fix them. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtonstilts Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 if the belt is getting done deff remove the oil screens while your in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living Legacy Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 when did you replace the timing belt and who did it? seems an interesting place to have leaks if it was recently done. If you haven't done it yet, then it needs doing. also upgrading a motor before fixing the oil leaks isn't going to help fix them. Timing belt was replaced at 105K by a friend of mine (and myself). Is there something that we could have done to cause the leak by replacing the belt, water pump and tensioner? And I agree, the leak will be fixed prior to modifying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living Legacy Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 if the belt is getting done deff remove the oil screens while your in there Didn't realize there were screens in there, can you tell me a little more about this? I though the screens were only located in the banjo bolts for the turbo feed line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Didn't realize there were screens in there, can you tell me a little more about this? I though the screens were only located in the banjo bolts for the turbo feed line... Those are the ones he's talking about. HAMMERDOWN has a thread about filing down the head of the front banjo and pulling the bolt and removing the filter. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondtster Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Those are the ones he's talking about. HAMMERDOWN has a thread about filing down the head of the front banjo and pulling the bolt and removing the filter. The front banjo can be removed and replaced without filing, if you're patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtonstilts Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 there is 1 for the turbo, and one for each avcs solenoid. the avcs ones are behind the timing belt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Timing belt was replaced at 105K by a friend of mine (and myself). Is there something that we could have done to cause the leak by replacing the belt, water pump and tensioner? And I agree, the leak will be fixed prior to modifying it. Yer post says leaking from tb cover and cam seals. If you did the work and they are leaking, who determined that was an issue? you or someone else? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living Legacy Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 I saw a couple of drips from the lower plastic TB cover. I also took the car to one of the shops I'm looking at having do some of the work and they agreed that there may be an issue and we should at least look into it. Here's a picture of what I'm talking about. What are you thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashwinearl Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Maybe replace OCVs while in there. I had mine changed at 80k and one basically fell apart in the mechanic's hand. Company 23 Barbed T to replace the Blue T, combined with zip tie and/or hairspray/super glue vacuum hoses, especially the one coming off the T into the back side of the manifold. Fumato valve to make changing the oil easier. I personally think the LGT needs a short throw shifter/ shifter bushings as a must have, and upgraded suspension and decent rotors/pads to mate with stage 2 power. I'm E-tuned stage 2 and still don't have my suspension/steering figured out and I feel I can't enjoy it to its fullest yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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