xt2005bonbon Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Hang on. You got JDM headlights which were not HID from the factory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Actually, never mind. These are actually USDM headlights. Still looks good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Thanks! Cleared with an HID retrofit. Welp, I have forever lost all credibility. Never again, will I speak for another person. Sorry Chris! MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Eh. We all make mistakes. I do too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 POR-15'd the new gas tank and parts of the subframe. I managed to remove the discontinued fuel line brackets with the help of the induction heater without damage. Upon closer examination, I found that the new gas tank has exposed metal seams in some places. They are very small, but over the course of 15 years I see how they can lead to leaky tanks. muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckwaters Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Actually, never mind. These are actually USDM headlights. Still looks good though. Yeah I don't think any JDM headlights fit the US 2008-2009. Welp, I have forever lost all credibility. Never again, will I speak for another person. Sorry Chris! Ha! Don't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbagump Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 POR-15'd the new gas tank and parts of the subframe. I managed to remove the discontinued fuel line brackets with the help of the induction heater without damage. Upon closer examination, I found that the new gas tank has exposed metal seams in some places. They are very small, but over the course of 15 years I see how they can lead to leaky tanks. Going to be doing this likely next summer. Thanks for the heads up on discontinued brackets. Mannn that's a bit of a bummer. Wish I started in on my car years ago before stuff started getting more expensive/impossible to get. Ah well, now is as good as time as any... Nice tank and subframe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbagump Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) Hmmmmm, what did I do today? Went off the deep end that's what. Arranged to buy a mint 2017 STI drive train. Having it shipped directly to RalliSpec for longer 5th/6th. Also, been talking a lot with friend of mine who has a realllly nicely equipped machine shop in his garage. We are going to do everything within our power to do a hub swap with the aluminum trailing arms. He thinks we can do it and retain ABS, I am not so sure. Will probably be starting a thread soon to document everything. EDIT : Cropped photos, no need to show a stranger's garage anymore than necessary. Edited June 15, 2021 by bubbagump cropped photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Hmmmmm, what did I do today? Went off the deep end that's what. Arranged to buy a mint 2017 STI drive train. Having it shipped directly to RalliSpec for longer 5th/6th. Also, been talking a lot with friend of mine who has a realllly nicely equipped machine shop in his garage. We are going to do everything within our power to do a hub swap with the aluminum trailing arms. He thinks we can do it and retain ABS, I am not so sure. Will probably be starting a thread soon to document everything. EDIT : Cropped photos, no need to show a stranger's garage anymore than necessary. That is mint for real. Good for you! 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckwaters Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Installed the JDM battery and ABS covers. I bought them on eBay from Russia and they took 2 months to arrive. I had to relocate the under the hood switch for the remote start to make room for the ABS cover which is an improvement because the stock location also interfered with my hood struts. I think someday I'm going to have to address that huge empty space behind the passenger side headlight with a Raptor supercharger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I think someday I'm going to have to address that huge empty space behind the passenger side headlight with a Raptor supercharger. Do it! MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Agreed, maybe wipe the engine bay down first EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Agreed, maybe wipe the engine bay down first That adds at least 5 bwhp 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Only if you lube the latch. Otherwise it's just for show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 unexpectedly visiting salt lake city this weekend. any subaru shops worth visiting? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Mmmhmm.. Works for me EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norutah Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 unexpectedly visiting salt lake city this weekend. any subaru shops worth visiting?Not Subaru specific but definitely worth a visit to see Joe at turbo lab Sent from my HD1925 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvick08GT Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Took the front bumper off to tighten the clamps now that it has been heat cycled. Installed the sprayer for the front mount.. Not necessary, but I spent all that time wiring it up so I might as well use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) I succeed in getting my engine back in my car during my free weekend. Car started for the first time in 9 months...I should have known better than to believe this was going to be quick and only a clutch job when I started in October. P.S. My rebuilt power steering rack is now bone dry after 3 start ups. I'll keep everyone posted on longevity of my rebuild how to haha Edited June 17, 2021 by jaylew Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) Found my Moore Performance uppipe cracked at the welds on both ends. No wonder I haven't been happy with turbo response lately! Also explains the fumes in the cabin under heavy acceleration. Today I pulled off the TMIC, downpipe, headers, and uppipe. While I was in there, I replaced the mega crusty oil cooler coolant pipe and elbows, tightened the ebrake cable, and started designing a new bracket for the 3port. New Grimmspeed uppipe and RE71R's show up tomorrow, still have a ways to go before Mid Ohio July 12th. I'm excited to see how turbo response improves with the new parts. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Edited June 17, 2021 by Cincy05LGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 That has seen better days! MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTorv Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Whew. Decided to Scotchbrite my journals to bring the high spots down. Ran it by a couple people that I trust and they think it'll be fine, so I'm kinda just hoping to get as many miles as I can out of this engine. Definitely not ideal but I refuse to pour more money into this longblock than I already have. Drained the oil from the spare 255 with ringland failure. I have never see oil so thin before. However, it didn't have metal flakes. I believe the heads on that engine will be in acceptable condition, and if I can get a good deal on a type RA shortblock I'd like to refinish them and go for 400 if/when this block goes. Finally measured the valve clearances properly tonight. I had to put a whole heads worth of buckets back in so the tolerances were pretty off but I believe it's accurate enough that I can figure out what buckets to order. I also cataloged the leftover buckets that I have and measured the real values with my new micrometer. Went with a $50 Fowler which I'm pretty happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Shoot, I think I owe you buckets. Moving my shop right now and completely spaced. I'll dig em out of a tote next time I'm at the new place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbagump Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 That is mint for real. Good for you! Thanks! All sorts of excited. Going over driveshaft options now. I guess the AT shaft and yoke swap thing works but looking at going 1 piece custom. Cost might not be a huuuuge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norutah Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Thanks! All sorts of excited. Going over driveshaft options now. I guess the AT shaft and yoke swap thing works but looking at going 1 piece custom. Cost might not be a huuuuge difference.Look at the driveshaft store. Replaceable joints, replaceable carrier, extra joint just aft of carrier. Suburb quality, fast shipping, and excellent cost/value Sent from my HD1925 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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