Ultimate SWP wagon build

[boxkita]

subscribed for the ideas. Does your subaru buddy want to share some tricks of the trade? Load cell snap-on torque wrenches are serious dollars:)

[SAABaruu]

subscribed for the ideas. Does your subaru buddy want to share some tricks of the trade? Load cell snap-on torque wrenches are serious dollars:)

 

My present plan is to redrill and fill the aluminum specB trailing arm to accept an 08+ STI rear wheel bearing. However, I still need to talk to my fabrication shop about this and see what they think.

 

My plans to modify the rear aluminum trailing arm do not end there.

 

I also want to adjust the mounting point of the trailing arm to address anti squat issues.

My thought is cutting off the end of the trailing arm with the

big bushing and replacing it with something that looks like the front control arm spherical bearing on the 11+ STi.

So instead of using the OEM bracket, I would bolt the end of the trailing arm directly into the chassis, just like the front control arm.

 

If the 08+ rear wheel bearing doesn't accept a GD rear STI axle, I would move the rear trailing arm mounting point out a little bit further to accommodate. Another option is to have the axles shortened otherwise wheel fitment problems would likely limit me to OEM high offset STi wheels.

 

Again, I need to run this by the fab shop to see if this is feasible or even a good idea.

Edited April 14, 2020 by SAABaruu

[boxkita]

A previous builder of epic Legacy's, Dead Mr and/or Gyrodisc, drilled new holes in the mounting bracket for the front of the trailing arm, which mive the center line of the wheel back an inch.

 

Phoenix, who built my race wagon, built a pair of specb racecars which used custom sperical tipped trailing arms. I'm not sure how well it worked as it never made it into the market. I never found pics nor who bought them.

 

Redrilling the hub mount locations has been done however its a bit dodgey as the abs rings dont match up. I bought a wagon from Free Range Racing that deleted the ABS altogether. It was a bit hard to drive/brake.

 

Looking forward to what comes from this

[SAABaruu]

This build took a wild turn. I ended up settling on the JDM 2 liter route. I learned the 2020 STI shortblocks don't use nitrated cranks and I just don't like fundamentals of the 257 (piston speeds, bore size etc).

 

EJ207 version 8 shortblock refreshed with wider ring gaps on stock rotating assembly

EJ20x dual avcs JDM heads with supertech beehive valve springs

Version 10 JDM twin scroll header paired to a custom twin-scroll ceramic ball-bearing turbo.

JDM long runner manifold with DBW adapter

Custom vertical intercooler

 

unfortunately my business is taking precedence and I pulled all my stuff back from engine builder to initiate a part out. I have lots of rare items including a very rare Fujitsubo Legalis R dual exhaust, JDM front clip, bumpers etc. PM me if you're interested in anything.

[boxkita]

well that's a bummer.

[Enlight]

Same. Was interested in seeing what you were planning for the hub conversions.

[boxkita]

Same. Was interested in seeing what you were planning for the hub conversions.

 

Pretty much every one came for that one.

[ViscousSquirrel]

Bummer. This was fun.

[SAABaruu]

Hub conversions... 05-07 won't get ABS to work. Even if I did, the performance of the system would suffer from track width changes. Not sure how 08/09 LGTs read their wheel speeds.

 

I was just getting my local fab shop to drill the holes for the STI wheel bearing and weld/fill the other holes on my aluminum trailing arms. Get an axle shop to cut the rear axles down to LGT size OR get adjustable hard race upper & lower arms to change rear track width (but how would the trailing arm geometry on an angle effect its performance?)

 

For the front; 08+ STI knuckle, 12+ STI control arm (spherical bearing must be used on the LCAB, there is a reason why OEM STI did this), front STI axles. It doesn't seem to difficult outside the ABS problem which means locking up wheels screws up your center diff pretty fast.

Edited November 11, 2020 by SAABaruu

[SAABaruu]

I also have a K24 E36 project that has been sitting for years now. This project needs attention.

 

I picked up a 2013 Outback 3.6R with 215,000 miles that drives like it has less than half of that. 100% dealer maintained, all OEM fluids only seen this and its a testament to the reliability of subaru's when they are properly maintained (blue coolant, proper oil filters and fluids). Averaged 25MPG over the last 3000 miles I've driven it, not bad for 3.6L and 8.8" of ground clearance.

 

I found a LGT owner who was interested in almost my entire build. This is what is left:

 

Rare JDM Fujitsubo catback exhaust system 05-09 Legacy

Aluminum exhaust garnish (wagon)

Perrin rad hoses (maasai warrior called dibs on these)

Radium Fuel pressure regulator-damper (maasai warrior)

Custom no expense spared twin-scroll stock location turbo. Lightest turbine wheel alloy, Garrett ceramic ball bearing CHRA. Version 10 STI twin scroll tubular header, all brackets, oil feed lines, turbo inlet; complete. 380WHP with stock spool and instant response.

JDM face lift 3.0R premium with STI lip & honeycomb grille

2014 STi steering wheel (mint)

Cusco front strut bar

EJ20X/Y 05-07 ECU to run dual AVCS heads on your 05-07 LGT/OBXT

side skirt spats and rear bumper spats

Radiator cooling panel

OEM roof rails

custom front mounted vertical flow intercooler (retains your stock condenser & crash beam)

 

pictures of whats left for sale:

https://imgur.com/a/nY9otOu

Edited November 11, 2020 by SAABaruu

[SAABaruu]

Updated list of items:

 

3D printed cubby gauge pod (prosport oil press. & boost)

JDM rear bumper spats

JDM aftermarket louder horns OEM mounting bracket

Enkei GTC01 5x100 17x7.5 with used Bridgestone Blizzaks

JDM wagon rear bumper (no exhaust garnish included but has holes drilled for it)

JDM wagon rear bumper protector/garnish

Very rare JDM 3.0R premium front clip with specB honeycomb grille and OEM STI front lip

2014 sti steering wheel

2005 Legacy GT SWP wagon shell, engine bay painted SWP

 

pictures

https://imgur.com/a/gLKSoSN

 

I have no problem shipping anything here for good rates.

[shralp]

Will the cat back Y pipe work with stock muffs? Any interest in just selling the mid and Y pipe, no muffs?

[deucescorner]

Hey, do you still have the following:

- Rare JDM Fujitsubo catback exhaust system 05-09 Legacy

- Rear spats

- 2014 STi steering wheel

 

If so, pm me price.

 

Thanks

 

I also have a K24 E36 project that has been sitting for years now. This project needs attention.

 

I picked up a 2013 Outback 3.6R with 215,000 miles that drives like it has less than half of that. 100% dealer maintained, all OEM fluids only seen this and its a testament to the reliability of subaru's when they are properly maintained (blue coolant, proper oil filters and fluids). Averaged 25MPG over the last 3000 miles I've driven it, not bad for 3.6L and 8.8" of ground clearance.

 

I found a LGT owner who was interested in almost my entire build. This is what is left:

 

Rare JDM Fujitsubo catback exhaust system 05-09 Legacy

Aluminum exhaust garnish (wagon)

Perrin rad hoses (maasai warrior called dibs on these)

Radium Fuel pressure regulator-damper (maasai warrior)

Custom no expense spared twin-scroll stock location turbo. Lightest turbine wheel alloy, Garrett ceramic ball bearing CHRA. Version 10 STI twin scroll tubular header, all brackets, oil feed lines, turbo inlet; complete. 380WHP with stock spool and instant response.

JDM face lift 3.0R premium with STI lip & honeycomb grille

2014 STi steering wheel (mint)

Cusco front strut bar

EJ20X/Y 05-07 ECU to run dual AVCS heads on your 05-07 LGT/OBXT

side skirt spats and rear bumper spats

Radiator cooling panel

OEM roof rails

custom front mounted vertical flow intercooler (retains your stock condenser & crash beam)

 

pictures of whats left for sale:

https://imgur.com/a/nY9otOu

[SAABaruu]

Hey if anyone is interested in fully built cylinder heads for their 2.5GT or 2.5XT check it out:

 

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=46717112#post46717112

[boxkita]

specs and pictures are confusing... are these fully built? what's actual lash on the valves? how much did the heads get decked?

 

what happened to the lic idler pulley & cam gears?

[Infosecdad]

Said only two valves were replaced, but it looks like there is damage from valves on both cyl 1 and cyl 4 (both heads have pits). Maybe it's just me, but no way I would drop almost $3k on that set of heads.