1-3-2-4 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Ain't that how it goes! With my block only having 53k miles it didn't make sense to me to spend $1900 on the shortblock especially because I don't have a deadline i need it done by. Like I said, even with all I've spent Im still in ~$1k less than new shortblock plus all i've done (FMIC, Turbo, Injectors, Heads) Got my '72 landcruiser and '99 taurus for gettin around. Yea first start is gonna be quite nerve wrackin:eek: My block had like 203K when the ringland went and bearings spun #4 with the cracked ringland held it's self together and did not screw with the walls at all enough to get the block to be bored out to 100 mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Well USPS has finally gotten back in touch and told me Tuning Alliance did in fact receive the turbo. This was confirmed by TA. Not sure why I'm just finding this out now there was a disconnect between who I was talking to at TA and Mike who is rebuilding it.What's turn around time on a turbo rebuild typically ? I sent it out on February 10.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Anybody have a good source for Mitsuboshi/Aisin timing belt? Tried to order one from company in NJ but after i ordered they said it was damaged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Amazon/rock auto/eBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Amazon/rock auto/eBay? Amazon was pricy and had kits with GMB components which i didn't hear good things about. Rock auto was all sold out ended up getting genuine Aisin sans water pump on eBay for $199 vs $300+ with water pump. Looks like i can get a water pump for around $50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 I also wanted to find something more local to get it here quickly- get this motor together, but they're all on the west coast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 As it comes close to reassembly time i've got to consider my initial (and subsequent) tuning. Was planning on just getting open source road tune from one of the reputable shops around and using BTSSM to log. However i'm not sure about my very first tune and how i'd get the car to a shop. The only thing i can think of is to get openport and tactrix and have Tuning Alliance do an e tune. Or can i run my old tune or limp mode to get to a shop for the first tune ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I always advise the tactrix route. You're not giving up much, and you save a ton of money. There's a few extra steps to figure out, but it's not rocket science. All in I was under 375. TA base start up map, subsequent tuning, and btssm gives me gauges and logging. It was worth figuring out to not spend almost double and have pretty much the same tune. Spend an evening reading about ecuflash/romraider and proper installation on a laptop. It's really only following instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 I always advise the tactrix route. You're not giving up much, and you save a ton of money. There's a few extra steps to figure out, but it's not rocket science. All in I was under 375. TA base start up map, subsequent tuning, and btssm gives me gauges and logging. It was worth figuring out to not spend almost double and have pretty much the same tune. Spend an evening reading about ecuflash/romraider and proper installation on a laptop. It's really only following instructions. My only concern is really that initial start. I'm concerned about running the car and logging from the map it has now. I'll have different turbo, fmic and tgv delete that wrrrnt present before. Or does TA provide that initial tune for first crank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 TA will provide a map to flash before you start for the first time. Just send him everything that is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 It looks like TA doesn't do eTune for opensource anymore? So i need to get an Accessport? (just ordered a tactrix:/) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 My only concern is really that initial start. I'm concerned about running the car and logging from the map it has now. I'll have different turbo, fmic and tgv delete that wrrrnt present before. Or does TA provide that initial tune for first crank I'm following this thread I have a 05 but I have the same concerns I have the tracrix as well and I need somewhat of a driveable tune to get the car moving. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 I'm following this thread I have a 05 but I have the same concerns I have the tracrix as well and I need somewhat of a driveable tune to get the car moving. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk yea i would rather get a 'pro tune' over going back and forth with a tuner on e-tunes. But i need to get the car moving, i guess i could have it towed up to the tuner or flash that initial base tune with the tactrix and ecuflash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersdunz Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 yea i would rather get a 'pro tune' over going back and forth with a tuner on e-tunes. But i need to get the car moving, i guess i could have it towed up to the tuner or flash that initial base tune with the tactrix and ecuflash. The guy that I plan too hire on my pro tune. Is going to get me an e-tune that will get me thru ring seating and to his shop. .. Call your tuner I'll bet they will do what they can to get you on their dyno Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Would i be able to get the current ROM map off my ecu with the motor out of the car. (To send to tuner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too sigmafour Posted March 8, 2017 I Donated Too Share Posted March 8, 2017 not likely. With the engine harness disconnected it will show an error on the dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02LGTSNJ Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Where are you in South Jerz? Have you considered reaching out to Procom racing for some help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Where are you in South Jerz? Have you considered reaching out to Procom racing for some help? I'm in Cinnaminson bout 10 minutes from Betsy Ross bridge Haven't heard of Procom but thanks for the input I'll check em out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Repost of my thread in engine rebuild forum... not sure which gets more traffic but i'd like to get advice asap. Gonna call some other builders tomorrow, my machine guy doesn't really know Subaru too well but his work is tried n true. Finally getting my block back together. Picked up everything from the machine shop he micd my mains and rod bearings. I reused my crank which checked out a-ok, but my clearances are on the loose side. I am already planning on running a heavier weight oil and the car will eventually be seeing north of 350 to the wheels so i went with the race bearings. It's my understanding they have a little extra clearance built in. My mains were kinda all over the place with number one being tightest i think around .016 up to nearly 2 thou. I'm using STD size, should i get .025 bearings and mix and match to get a tighter clearance or is 2 thou okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Can any opensource guys definitively tell me if the motor needs to be in the car (or atleast harness hooked up) to read and download my current ROM? I wasn't able to get my Openport to connnect with the ecu i can post the log if anyone is interested in helpin a brother out. Got a support request into tactrix and I'm gonna try uninstalling everything and separately installing the j2534 driver. I'd like to know if motor being out would cause me problems with the read first and foremost tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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