pdXammo Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) Hi all. I really appreciate the responses to my inquiries thus far and I am going to heed your collective advice and start a thread dedicated to first the planning and the eventual building of this project. I've inherited some stuff with the car and some things I went out half-cocked and bought. I tend to think I've made some reasonable acquisitions thus far but, we will see. I'll change tack if need be. I'll just make some lists for starts Came on car Perrin inlet Grimmspeed 3 port boost solenoid some purple hose under the TMIC tune unknown Things acquired thus far ID 1050 top feed injectors Top feed tgiv aos nameless catback K2 Gear mufflers Cobb ap Cobb intake w/stock snorkel Grimmspeed TMIC Perrin catted DP Rebuilt VF52 from limberpineobxt ID fuel rails and hose kit Items cued up for acquisition forged internals block, 2.7 stroker Blouch 1.5xtr? Generally, the plan is to assess the current engine and set a timetable for the eventual integration of a EJ257 based powerplant. This car is a hobby and I don't need it to drive although I likely will use it a lot for a DD I have a NA legacy and several trucks to drive otherwise. If the current engine has some life great but, I bought it under the assumption it was DOA and found it wasn't blowing any smoke so I've got my hopes up a little. I love to tinker with things and I'd be very content perpetually having an engine on a stand. I have a high stress job and it's healthy for me. I've been away from this sort of thing for too long and I miss it. Here's a couple pics of my sand car that although I still have just sits in the shop at my rental house in Oregon. I keep saying "this year we are going out" but, it never happens. If someone has a boner for it and lives near the dunes let's talk... My background is VW performance and I ran that out until at one point I had a CNC'd aftermarket case running a drysump oiling and all forged internals with a pair of 48IDA's old school uber fast vw drag stuff. When watercooling got big I wanted to go subie but, the ECU's were $ and I could have saved up and done it but, for about $1500 you could get a honda 3.5 v6 and have about 300 on tap just by stripping the wires off the harness and bending the antitheft module back and forth with pliers until it snapped off. Done and done, pick a gear any gear torque and bulletproof. This motor here is the last version of that. It's a late model MDX engine that was drive by wire throttle body and digital sensors. It is desirable due to the cast in head exhaust manifold. This version makes more power and is very torquey. Kinda weird how the exhaust is just a pipe coming out of the head but, it works. We had to take an older engine and rob all the timing gears and sensors off of it and graft onto the newer motor to not end up in an endless hell of electrical engineering. Ok enough about that and back to LGT. I've owned a few legacy/imperzza and always wanted a turbo wagon and well, here we are. Edited December 28, 2019 by pdXammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdXammo Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) My LGT as is today. It's on stands in my shop for brakes and putting on the freebie straight pipes as the original leaks and I don't want to overhead weld. I picked up some Work Emotion Kai 17x8 with 235/40 on them this weekend and I think they should fit despite the tein lowering springs. I think they are too harsh so they'll go before the tire combo. Edited October 21, 2019 by pdXammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Clean RBP wagon, I remember when mine was in that gooda’ shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I want to know how the 235/40s fit, I want a 235, but I do not want to roll fenders or anything, even thought I have all the right tools to do it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdXammo Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Clean RBP wagon, I remember when mine was in that gooda’ shape She's a bit of a 30 footer right now, looks good at 30 feet. I know this guy in Salem though Touch Up Tim. He does an amazing job of sprucing things up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 235/40/18 here and I have no issues.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 235/40/18 here and I have no issues.... well I have a sedan, So I should be set to, plus I am doing coilovers. I just love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I want to know how the 235/40s fit, I want a 235, but I do not want to roll fenders or anything, even thought I have all the right tools to do it lol. You do know there's an entire section dedicated to this very problem with members who wait anxiously for any posts? Technical section: tires ? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 You do know there's an entire section dedicated to this very problem with members who wait anxiously for any posts? Technical section: tires ? Yes I know and I have read through all the post. But you still get mixed answers. Some say no problem, some say it depends on how low, or what tire make, and what offset, what suspension. So it not a for sure yes it works with not rolling or this and that. I had to roll my backs in my 09 WRX with 235/40s. the 09 is the narrow body like the 06 LGT body style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdXammo Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 For clarity my tires are 235/40/17 not 18. There seems to be an abundence of room. It's still on jacks though. I'm kinda thinking 245's now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I run 245/40/17 V12 Evos. On +45 wheels and dropped an inch, mine clear with no roll/pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdXammo Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 I run 245/40/17 V12 Evos. On +45 wheels and dropped an inch, mine clear with no roll/pull That sounds like a winner to me! I am going to creeper you for pics now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 245 is a nominal width not actual width. Which is why I asked if you read the thread which explains all of that in nitty gritty detail. Like going to the tire rack site and buying tires because the tread pattern gives you a warm fuzzy feeling. MrTris bought his tires that way. Maybe you do too? 245 in a skinny section width with 35psi will probably fit without rolling your fenders and not being lowered and being on the exact same rim. Anything else, it's going to rub. Tire rack says this - https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxZa0-fWw5QIVxx-tBh2XGw23EAAYAiAAEgJJbfD_BwE&techid=200&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIxZa0-fWw5QIVxx-tBh2XGw23EAAYAiAAEgJJbfD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!386427243787!b!!g!!&gclsrc=aw.ds&/?affiliate=AP8&s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!386427243787!b!!g!! Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Fair point to mention. I went with the Hankooks because they were on sale, and known to have a skinnier tread for a 245. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdXammo Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Looks like I already have a catless uppipe. It's a Perrin or a knockoff. Time to look at a downpipe now. It was hard to see it in there until I got underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdXammo Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Anyone ever try to make something that is a hybrid of the stock snorkel system and the CAI that the aftermarket produces? It doesn't seem like it would be that hard to make something to graft the snorkle to the air box on a CAI? Maybe this has been built by a company before or there has been discussion about such before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 FWIW, the stock (cold air) intake system is hard to beat. 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...
shralp Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 What Max said ^ it’s been discussed in the past but we’ve found that the the stock intake is the preferred choice for anything up to stage 2. Some guys have removed the buttom bulge, (can’t see it until you pull the intake) and put a block off plate on to cover the hole but that doesn’t really add any benefit either. I pulled lower section off because it was blocking the install for my pass side brake duct hose. Cobb Surgeline here in Portland actually made me remove my Cobb intake and go back to the stock intake before tuning when I put the forged motor in (W/ VF52). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Why not just go with the K&N that came with your car? I'm sure it'll be fine for your power goals, as long as you get decent IATs out of it. I'd just watch what IATs for a bit - I've seen an unshielded short ram produce IATs upwards of 130F on a 70 degree day in these cars, when cruising on the highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Both my cars have the stock intake and a lightly oiled K&N filter. I clean the filters yearly. 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...
boxkita Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Why not just go with the K&N that came with your car? I'm sure it'll be fine for your power goals, as long as you get decent IATs out of it. I'd just watch what IATs for a bit - I've seen an unshielded short ram produce IATs upwards of 130F on a 70 degree day in these cars, when cruising on the highway. His K&N setup is not sealed, so it gets hot air from everywhere. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdXammo Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 I am a K&N racist too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 His K&N setup is not sealed, so it gets hot air from everywhere. Cardboard box mod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Cardboard box mod? Pretty close. One of those installs that makes you go wtf? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Honestly, I’d just buy the stock air box from someone parting out their car, check the vehicle part out thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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