ekwilson08 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) Hey all giving a little build list for the Spec B I just finished. I bought the car sight unseen from copart, first time I've ever done that. I knew it would come with engine problems so I prepared for that. When I recieved the car i was splendidly surprised on the condition of the interior and exterior. Came from California so its spotless underneath, but did have a good rod knock. Here is the car day one on the trailer Edited March 30, 2020 by ekwilson08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekwilson08 Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) Now it's time to remove the motor and get to work! For cylinder number 4 rod bearing had spun. So I got a Sti Coated Crank, Eagle Rods and Manley pistons. Also got a 11mm Sti Oil pump. Edited March 30, 2020 by ekwilson08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekwilson08 Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 For the heads I added stainless valves and 80# springs keeping stock cams at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekwilson08 Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) I wanted to keep the Subaru Burble so I got Tomei UEL header and uppipe. Wrapped the header with included wraps. And for the turbo I got a Kinguawa 20g turbo. 8cm housing. Edited March 30, 2020 by ekwilson08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekwilson08 Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) Dont have much pictures for this part but for injectors I got injector dynamics 1050x injectors and a dw 265 fuel pump. Deleted all air pump stuff. For exhaust I have a cobb downpipe and magnaflow exhaust. For the clutch I'm using a exedy 15803 hd clutch. ACT racelite flywheel. Grimmspeed top mount intercooler, grimmspeed pitchstop mount and all group n engine and transmounts. Edited March 30, 2020 by ekwilson08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekwilson08 Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 The interior is like new which is great! All I did for that is my gauges and a good detail. Used prosport premium halo gauges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekwilson08 Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 For suspension I kept the stock blisteins and used swift springs . Whiteline rear adjustable control arms and poly bushings in the front control arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekwilson08 Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 Finally added some 17x9 Rpf1 wheels and 255/40/17 tires Any questions feel free to ask! Thanks guys ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Nice. I'd be interested in some more details on the motor rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Are those rpf-1 regular silver or sbc? "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekwilson08 Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 Nice. I'd be interested in some more details on the motor rebuild. Sure what's your questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekwilson08 Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 Are those rpf-1 regular silver or sbc? There the standard rpf1 silver color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Damn she is clean! I bought one in a similiar situation last summer, rod knock special 08 spec b in DGM as well. Only issue on my end it's a canadian car, so I'm dealing with some rust, it's not too bad, but I'm going to not winter drive her at all now. The interior on mine needed a bit of work but nothing major. Looking forward to see your progress! 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckybullitt Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Nice catch on Spec B. I own a CDN 08 DGM Spec. B myself. Clean underneath surprisingly as it has always been in quebec! We get siberia winters and add a little salt for taste. Still, as soon as I got it last year I went and had it rust proofed at Krown rustproofing. No mechanical issues so far at 220000KM, DD so I don’t beat it too hard. Some little things go on the way, understandable as it is 12 yrs old. Turbo inlet went on me last week. Boot to turbo cracked before turbo clamp. So waiting on Perrin blue inlet, Samco blue bpv hose and coupler to match, while there I’m looking at any vac or pcv hoses that are sweating or starting to crack and will be replaced. Also checking banjo bolts on AVCS and turbo feed to see if filters are present or not. Different srtories on different years concerning these. All around getting to know engine bay and cleaning as I go. My first subi!! Interior is impeccable EXCEPT rear left door card is from an LGT. AAARRGH, so I need to find Spec. B door card. Good luck! That means prev owner got in fender bender or whatever and easy fix was probably swapping whole door so I’m screwed. Will find one eventually. Underbody and rear suspension and frame rails show no sign of impact so just door got banged luckily. Anyway, AMAZING car I’m happy I got it. More enjoyable all year round that my previous ‘01 Bullitt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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