Humble Rumble Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) Ordered several months ago, finally arrived. Been pining after this product for 4+ years, beyond over the moon to finally own it. Kakimoto Intake Chamber BIC336 for 3.6R. First one in the US to my knowledge, one of the only 3.6R specific power mods out there from a Japanese tuning company. I am legitimately so excited about this thing that I took a picture of literally every step of unboxing it, you're all coming along for the ride with me lmao. This is also the first really big ticket item that I've bought brand new from a Japanese tuning company. They really are artist when it comes to packaging. Everything about the packing and presentation is immaculate, I swear to god I'm saving every single piece of packaging from this lmao. Even to the point that the instruction packet was taped in such away that when you opened the box flap, it pulled up like a pop-up book. Can't wait to get this installed. Edited May 20, 2021 by Humble Rumble 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) Ordered several months ago, finally arrived. Kakimoto Intake Chamber BIC336 for 3.6R. First one in the US to my knowledge, one of the only 3.6R specific power mods out there for 3.6R. You will definitely be the 3.6 with the most and the most beautiful welds in the US if you aren’t already. This and the exhaust are both museum quality works of art in my humble opinion Bought lots of stuff but I can’t photograph what’s not here. This finally arrived. Edited May 21, 2021 by tony saurus Trying not to double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I finally tracked one of these down so this is what I bought today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudonym Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 You will definitely be the 3.6 with the most and the most beautiful welds in the US if you aren’t already. This and the exhaust are both museum quality works of art in my humble opinion Bought lots of stuff but I can’t photograph what’s not here. This finally arrived. Curious how this sits in our dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Curious how this sits in our dash I think it sits quite nicely. There is a YouTube video where someone installed it lower on a legacy as well. http:// Hopefully that doesn’t break any rules. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I finally tracked one of these down so this is what I bought today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Really curious where you were able to find one of these currently. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Really curious where you were able to find one of these currently. I saw it on eBay and coincidentally, the guy is a local so I am picking it up next week. I assume he didn’t install it because his project lost steam and he went 2.5t Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorbreath Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I just replaced both grounding straps from the engine to the frame, the original ones were corroded away. Cheap repair, but the frame size bolts were a pain to access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I think it sits quite nicely. There is a YouTube video where someone installed it lower on a legacy as well. http:// Hopefully that doesn’t break any rules. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You may have mentioned this in a previous post, but what wheel is that? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 You may have mentioned this in a previous post, but what wheel is that? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk That’s the damd wheel. I personally love it. Of course it literally changes steering / interior feel but it also doesn’t look over-sporty. It was pricey but I’d buy it again if I had to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This came in the mail today so I figured that I would avoid a double post. [emoji16] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 That’s the damd wheel. I personally love it. Of course it literally changes steering / interior feel but it also doesn’t look over-sporty. It was pricey but I’d buy it again if I had to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This came in the mail today so I figured that I would avoid a double post. [emoji16] That’s the wheel these cars should have come with. Mine is slick from 10 years of use. Was thinking of a cover or different wheel. The cover is more likely to get the wife’s approval though. [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 That’s the wheel these cars should have come with. Mine is slick from 10 years of use. Was thinking of a cover or different wheel. The cover is more likely to get the wife’s approval though. [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I am certain you can buy a “sew on” cover to fit these wheels that takes more patience and steady hands than $$ I just wanted the smaller diameter in addition to the better materials. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Paid the maintenance bill (ouch) to get Blizzard back on the road after a couple years. Still more work to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudonym Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I think it sits quite nicely. There is a YouTube video where someone installed it lower on a legacy as well. http:// Hopefully that doesn’t break any rules. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Not sure how I missed this but lower as in where the new pocket is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Not sure how I missed this but lower as in where the new pocket is? You can see in the video how they adjusted the screen. The unit is highly adjustable but I the only thing it covers from my vantage is the factory clock which I haven’t been setting. I disconnect the battery when I am doing fab work on exhaust components so I don’t bother to say it now. I believe the screen has 6 height settings, mine is second highest, and can be made to be even farther up or much farther down and tilt slightly. I love the way it works so far. It’s fast and easy to read and the sound is much much better. I will probably need to have my laptop in the car as well soon so I don’t need it for engine/ power sensor display. When tuning is closer to completion, I will probably get a datalink assuming it is compatible with my hardware/ software Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Paid the maintenance bill (ouch) to get Blizzard back on the road after a couple years. Still more work to be done. This is next week for me. Having some intrusive (necessary) repairs done while I am in the middle of a move. It sucks but the alternative is worse to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loya1ty Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 The weekend got a little pricey... - A new Jack and Stands - Moog outer tie rods - Duralast Gold CV Axles - Socket set with the 32mm for the axle nut - Work bench vise to clamp rusty a** parts that need torqued lol These were 5 separate trips, naturally TSC, Advanced Auto, AutoZone, Home Depot, and Lowes, respectively Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) Since prices for them increase today due to material shortages and supply chain issues, on Friday, I pounced on a set of Fortune 500 coilovers for my 5th gen. Got the Swift Spring upgrade, "Dewey-valved" (local suspension guru custom order setting), and 10k/9k spring rates. I know that seems awful aggressive, but with me having a daily now, my 5th gen can afford to go a little further into track slut territory, and in Dewey's exact words, "I want this bitch to rotate". Also getting them shipped to a friend in Wisconsin to avoid some tax, so ended up right at $1499 for the set. As of today July 12th, Fortune is increasing their prices by $300, and I've been planning on coilovers for a long time, so I had to get in before the increase. Also recently landed something kind of monumental: a set of full LED sedan tails from yahoo.jp auctions. Various designs of LED tails for sedans have finally started popping up on the auctions, and I bid on this set not-expecting to win it and landed it shockingly inexpensively, far FAR below the typical domestic quotes of around $1000-$1500 for something similar made in the states. This design wasn't my first choice, but it was in my top 3, so I'm still very happy with them for the price I paid. Edited July 12, 2021 by Humble Rumble 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I bought them before; however, I just picked them up from the post today. They will probably be temporary until I can build a set of manifolds. They need some cleanup to be a viable set of NA headers but overall I’m pleased. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testa422 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 since prices for them increase today due to material shortages and supply chain issues, on friday, i pounced on a set of fortune 500 coilovers for my 5th gen. Got the swift spring upgrade, "dewey-valved" (local suspension guru custom order setting), and 10k/9k spring rates. I know that seems awful aggressive, but with me having a daily now, my 5th gen can afford to go a little further into track slut territory, and in dewey's exact words, "i want this bitch to rotate". Also getting them shipped to a friend in wisconsin to avoid some tax, so ended up right at $1499 for the set. As of today july 12th, fortune is increasing their prices by $300, and i've been planning on coilovers for a long time, so i had to get in before the increase. Also recently landed something kind of monumental: A set of full led sedan tails from yahoo.jp auctions. Various designs of led tails for sedans have finally started popping up on the auctions, and i bid on this set not-expecting to win it and landed it shockingly inexpensively, far far below the typical domestic quotes of around $1000-$1500 for something similar made in the states. This design wasn't my first choice, but it was in my top 3, so i'm still very happy with them for the price i paid. beat ya to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 beat ya to it I love em! Where are those from? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Bought another friend for the driveway. Should've built my original 91 all along and not the 5thgen. Owell... Nothing crazy on it. Hard to believe the body has 360k on it. Has a OEM+ built ej257 block to be installed. So the engine bay is bare bones currently. I need heads for it and all supporting accessories. Probably go vf47 and 205heads. Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 beat ya to it Ok, those do look nice. [emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep_nu Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 ooh that's a beaut s2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 On the topic of buying other gen Legacy's, I've been pretty quiet about it, but my 3.6R developed knock after my last track day in May. Only at 122k miles too, so it's been down for the last two months, which is why there hasn't been any updates regarding the Inferno Headers or Kakimoto Intake. That said, I found a 45k long block that I purchased, awaiting my shop to have a free Sunday to do the swap. Also, since I'm already going into debt for the swap, figured I might as well make it as good as I can short of a full build. I'm having them put it in with Kein hardened engine mounts, 19-row Setrab oil cooler, and 16-row Setrab trans cooler, since they are dealers for both brands. Also, once the swap is done, going to pull off the old oil pan and have them develop a baffled setup for it for track use safety. And in the meantime, I picked up this cute lil dude. 2004 Legacy 25th Anniv Edition, bought at auction for $1650. Purchased with 125k miles on the clock, clean carfax, head gasket replaced under warranty by previous owner, all interior electronics working properly, nicely spec'd, even has Alpine head unit and spare tire. Body has some cosmetic rust that I'm not concerned about for a daily driver, and other than that, drives fantastically. Been having a lot of fun throwing around a lighter car than the 5th gen too. Really, really happy with my purchase, have some fun small changes coming for it to because I can't leave well enough alone lmao. So far, all I've done is change out the super hazed factory housings for some DNA Motoring clear sidemarker housings, along with LED lights in the full front end. Love the look refresh and the light output is much, much better. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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