darkstarxi Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) I finally decided to make a "showoff" thread for one of my projects. I don't usually take pictures of my cars and I keep my build lists to myself. It's typically not until after I've moved on from a car that I regret not having taken any pictures of it. Before this car, I had a few Nissan projects and was active on the relevant forums, but never made a "showoff" thread for any of them. I got this car in 2016 and it was stock except for lowering springs and a catback. It had more than a handful of issues. I've spent the last bunch of years working on it on and off. It's currently got a little over 125k miles on it and I'm working on developing a plan for wrapping up the project. The "To Do" list will be added below when it's ready. The few pictures I took just now (nothing glamorous): The build list (Updated 01/10/2024): Key Complete In Progress and/or Have Parts To Complete Not Started and/or Need Parts Intake, Exhaust, Fueling, Cooling, Oiling, Engine, Boost & Tuning AEM 320LPH Fuel Pump Aisin Timing Belt & Water Pump Kit @ 105k miles AVO Power Air Intake & Cold Air Induction Box w/ K&N Air Filter AVO Turbo Inlet Banjo Bolt Filters Removed From (2) Upward Facing AVCS Bolts, (1) Forward Facing AVCS Bolt, & (1) Turbo Feed Bolt Butterfly Plates Removed From TGV Housings CNT High Flow Catted Split Bellmouth 3” Downpipe w/ Ground Down Bellmouth Divider for Wastegate Clearance CNT V3 Equal Length Header COBB 2" Uppipe COBB Accessport V3 ContiTech Insta-Grip High Temp Turbo Oil Return Hose w/ Worm Clamps at Both Ends Custom E-Tune by Cryotune Performance in Arvada, CO in December 2023 - Dyno tune eventually? EMUSA Vacuum Manifold Fast Motorsports 3” Catback Exhaust Fuel Injectors Serviced by DeatschWerks @ 125k miles Gates Heavy Duty Thermostat @ 105k miles Gates Micro-V Drive Belts @ 105k miles Gold Plug Magnetic Oil Drain Plug GrimmSpeed 1.3 Bar Coolant Expansion Tank Cap GrimmSpeed 3" Downpipe To Catback Flange Adapter GrimmSpeed 3-Port Electronic Boost Control Solenoid GrimmSpeed Exhaust Gaskets GrimmSpeed Lightweight Crank Pulley GrimmSpeed Phenolic Thermal 8mm Intake Manifold Spacers Sandwiched Between GrimmSpeed Head>Spacer & Spacer>TGV Gaskets GrimmSpeed Radiator Shroud GrimmSpeed Top Mount Intercooler GrimmSpeed V2 Bypass Valve GrimmSpeed V2 Turbo Heat Shield w/ Black Ceramic Thermal Coating Idle Speed Adjusted +100 RPM Kartboy Poly Exhaust Hanger Bushings Killer B Motorsport Ultimate Oil Pickup Koyo 2-Row Radiator Mobil 1 5W-30 Extended Performance High Mileage Engine Oil & M1-108A Extended Performance Oil Filter every 5k miles NGK LFR7AIX Iridium IX 1-Step Colder Spark Plugs Gapped to 0.030” @ 125 miles Optima Redtop Battery P2R Poly Upper Radiator Bushings Paranoid Fabrications Super Grounding Kit Perrin Lightweight Alternator Pulley Prestone 50/50 Prediluted Coolant w/ Red Line WaterWetter @ 105k miles Restrictor Pill Removed Silicone Intake Systems Silicone Hoses SMP PCV Valve @ 105k Torca TorcTite Slip Fit Exhaust Clamps Torque Solution Cylinder 4 Coolant Mod Transmission & Drivetrain AVO Poly Rear Differential Anti-Tramp Bushings AVO Poly Transmission Mount Bushings Cardone Heavy Duty Front & Rear CV Axles COBB Double Adjustable Short Throw Shifter COBB Poly Front & Rear Shifter Bushings Exedy (15803HD) Stage 1 HD Clutch Kit- Includes Pressure Plate, Clutch Disc, Throw Out Bearing, Pilot Bearing, & Alignment Tool Fast-Turbo (FTCK-23-170RD) OEM Replacement SS Clutch Line Kit ( Red ) Motul Gear 300 75W-90 Front Differential/Transmission Oil @ 105k miles Motul Gear 300 75W-90 Rear Differential Oil @ 105k miles PDM (TSK4) TranQuil Transmission Sleeve Kit - Includes BETTER Throw Out Bearing & Sleeve Reinforcement Kit Perrin Reverse Lockout Lever (w/ coating removed) Prestone DOT 4 Synthetic Hi-Temp Clutch Fluid @ 105k miles STi Group-N Motor Mounts STi Group-N Pitch Stop Mount STi Group-N Transmission Mount Subaru OE (12310AA410) 2004-2021 STi Single Mass Flywheel Subaru OE (30546AA060) Clutch Fork Spring Subaru OE (30532AA020) Clutch Release Bearing Shaft Subaru OE (11021AA010) Clutch Release Bearing Shaft Core Plug Subaru OE (051905320) Clutch Release Bearing Shaft Spring Pin Subaru OE (806786040) Engine Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Subaru OE (800610740) Flywheel Bolts ( Quantity: 8 ) Subaru OE (11831AA210) Oil Separator Plate Subaru OE (800406150) Oil Separator Plate Bolt w/ Sealant Subaru OE (800406140) Oil Separator Plate Bolts w/o Sealant ( Quantity: 5 ) Subaru OE (800508310) Pressure Plate Bolts ( Quantity: 9 ) Torque Solution Solid Driveshaft Carrier Bearing Support Bushings Torque Solution (TS-SU-474) Solid Shifter Linkage U-Joint: Subaru STI 2004-2021 TWM M1 Abrams Weighted Shift Knob Verus Engineering (A0102A) Bell Housing Cover Verus Engineering (A0377A) Forged Clutch Fork Whiteline Poly Rear Differential Support Bushings Suspension, Steering & Chassis AVO 20mm Rear Sway Bar AVO 20mm Poly Rear Sway Bar Mount Bushings AVO Front Underbody Brace AVO Poly Front Lower Control Arm Front Bushings AVO Poly Front Lower Control Arm Rear Bushings (+0.50 Caster) AVO Rear Sway Bar Mount Reinforcement Braces AVO Rear Underbody Braces AVO/Whiteline Mix & Match Poly Steering Rack Mount Bushings Bilstein HD Struts & Shocks Custom Wheel Alignment by Automotive Performance & Chassis in Cary, NC in September 2023 Energy Suspension 21mm Poly Front Sway Bar Mount Bushings KYB Front Upper Strut Mounts Mevotech TTX Greasable Front Lower Ball Joints MOOG Front Sway Bar End Links MOOG Rear Sway Bar End Links Paranoid Fabrications 1/2” Rear Lift Spacers & Longer Top Mount Bolts Perrin Steering Dampener Lockdown Prestone Power Steering Fluid w/ Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak @ 105k miles STi Flexible Front Strut Tower Bar STi Pink Front & Rear Lowering Springs Subaru OE (34110VA121) 2015-2017 STi 13:1 Steering Rack Torque Solution Steering Rack Brace Whiteline Rear OE Toe Adjustment Lockout - KCA307 Whiteline Rear Lower Front & Rear Lateral Links w/ Poly Bushings - KTA124 Whiteline Poly Rear Trailing Arm Front Bushings - W63398 Whiteline Poly Rear Trailing Arm Rear Bushings - W63394 Whiteline Poly Rear Upper Lateral Link Inner Bushings - W63396 Whiteline Poly Rear Upper Lateral Link Outer Bushings - W63397 Brakes, Wheels & Tires Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS 225/45/18 Tires Inflated To 35 PSI (Cold) Full Size Spare Tire GrimmSpeed Brake Master Cylinder Brace Hawk HPS Front & Rear Brake Pads ISC 15mm Hub Centric Rear Wheel Spacers MOOG Front & Rear Hub Bearings Prestone DOT 4 Synthetic Hi-Temp Brake Fluid @ 105k miles SMP TPMS Sensors Stoptech Power Slot Slotted Front & Rear Brake Rotors Techna-Fit Front & Rear Stainless Steel Brake Lines Interior Aesthetics, Electronics, Lighting, HVAC & Weight Reduction Center Console Extendable Armrest Replaced w/ Non-Extendable Armrest K&N Cabin Air Filter Miscellaneous Under Dashboard Paneling, Shielding, Brackets, Etc. Trimmed or Removed Navigation Parking Brake Lockout Disabled RedlineGoods Center Console Armrest Cover (Two-tone, Faux-Alcantara Blue/Solid Leather Black, Black Stitching) RedlineGoods Parking Brake Boot (Two-tone, Faux-Alcantara Blue/Solid Leather Black, Black Stitching) RedlineGoods Shift Boot (Two-tone, Faux-Alcantara Blue/Solid Leather Black, Black Stitching, 1” Shorter) RedlineGoods Steering Wheel Cover (Solid Leather Black, Black Stitching) Seatbelt Chime Disabled Subaru All Weather Floor Mats Subaru Front Tow Hook Stored With Spare Tire Subaru Rear Cargo Net Subaru Rear Cargo Tray TunerDomes LED Courtesy Light Bulbs TunerDomes LED Dome Light Bulb TunerDomes LED Map Light Bulbs TunerDomes LED Sunvisor Light Bulbs TunerDomes LED Trunk Light Bulb Exterior Aesthetics, Electronics, Lighting, Aerodynamics & Weight Reduction Center High-Mount Stop Light Bulb Removed CPI Gold Selective Yellow H3 Fog Light Bulbs Daytime Running Lights Disabled Headlights Restored w/ CERAKOTE Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit Key Fob Functionality Modified To Unlock All Doors w/ One Press of Unlock Button Miscellaneous Engine Bay Paneling, Shielding, Brackets, Etc. Trimmed or Removed Miscellaneous Under Car Paneling, Shielding, Brackets, Etc. Trimmed or Removed Redline Tuning Hood QuickLIFT PLUS Rain-X Silicone Endura Wiper Blades RalliTEK Front Skid Plate Rear Windows Tinted 20% Risky Ricky Fuel Cap Holder STi Style Front Lip Spoiler w/ Gaps Between Bumper & Lip Filled From Behind w/ Butyl Tape Trunk Debadged of “SUBARU” & “spec.B” Lettering Vosla Super Brite 9005 High Beam Light Bulbs Vosla Super Brite H7 Low Beam Light Bulbs WellVisors Window Deflectors Edited January 10 by darkstarxi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojak Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 I’d consider this a demonstrative thread rather than showoff per se. Very well executed, clean mods imho. Forum can definitely benefit from pics and documentation such as this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) I decided that instead of adding the long "To Do" list to the OP, I'm going to update this thread phase-by-phase because that's how I'll be doing the work to the car - one area at a time. I chose to finish up the rear of the car before proceeding to the laundry list of work that will be done under the hood. Today, I ordered the parts needed to finish up the rear: - ISC WS5X10015B 15mm Hub Centric Wheel Spacers (pair) - Whiteline KDT905 Rear Differential Support Bushings I'll be running wheel spacers in the rear only to get the rear wheels roughly as close to flush with the wheel arches as the front wheels are. The diff support bushings are the last bushings on the car that need upgrading in order to have all of my drivetrain bushings (except motor mounts because I intend to leave those stock to maintain a certain level of comfort) upgraded. While I'm working near the rear diff, I'll verify that the fluid level is satisfactory. I was considering installing SS brake lines at all four corners but have decided to forget about it because I'm happy with my brake feel and performance with the current brake modifications. When this work is completed, I'll be focusing my efforts on the front of the car. Edited February 18, 2022 by darkstarxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 15mm Rear Wheel Spacers Before & After: 15mm Rear Wheel Spacers After Passenger's Side: Old Bushings Installed in Car: Old Bushings Uninstalled w/ New Whiteline KDT905 Bushings in Bag: New Whiteline KDT905 Bushings Installed in Support Brace: New Whiteline KDT905 Bushings Installed in Car: Confirmed rear diff fluid level is good too. That wraps up the rear of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Nice. Longer wheel studs on the rear to accommodate the spacers? Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 Nice. Longer wheel studs on the rear to accommodate the spacers? Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk They're bolt-ons w/ integrated studs. https://iscsuspension-na.com/store/ISC-5x100-15mm-Black-Hub-Centric-Wheel-Spacers-Pair-p48378400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 Getting ready to order parts for the next phase of the project... Work for this phase includes: - Replacing turbo oil return hose & clamps - Confirming that all banjo bolt filters have been removed - Installing an aftermarket turbo heat shield - Replacing dented oil pan & potentially failing oil pickup - Installing cylinder 4 cooling mod For the turbo oil return hose, I think I'm going to get this from fastwrx.com For the banjo bolt filters, I don't believe I need to order anything For the turbo heat shield, I think I'm going to get this from GrimmSpeed w/ black ceramic coating & both heat shield brackets For the oil pan and pickup, I plan on getting a Subaru 11109AA151 pan and I can't make my mind up on what pickup to get. Moroso 24965 or Killer B 070-110 seem to be the two forum favorites but I'm not positive those are the correct part numbers and if one is preferred over the other For the cylinder 4 cooling mod, I plan on getting this from Torque Solution Can anyone recommend an improved alternative to the factory oil return hose? Am I missing anything I'll need for the banjo bolt filters work? Any alternative suggestions for a turbo heat shield? Can anyone steer me in the right direction with regard to the oil pickup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobyDoobyDoo Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Getting ready to order parts for the next phase of the project... Work for this phase includes: - Replacing turbo oil return hose & clamps - Confirming that all banjo bolt filters have been removed - Installing an aftermarket turbo heat shield - Replacing dented oil pan & potentially failing oil pickup - Installing cylinder 4 cooling mod Can anyone recommend an improved alternative to the factory oil return hose? Am I missing anything I'll need for the banjo bolt filters work? Any alternative suggestions for a turbo heat shield? Can anyone steer me in the right direction with regard to the oil pickup? If you confirm the banjo bolt filters are removed I’d leave it at that. I’d be curious to see what people recommend for the factory oil return hose. Also curious to see how the car runs with the #4 cyl cooling mod. Been thinking about installing this at the 90k coolant change maintenance. Only suggestion I’d provide is DEI on the back of the turbo heat shield. I’m running a spt one with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) Maybe new copper washers for the banjos while you are that far in. I went with the factory oil return hose during my recent rebuild adventure but im not sure about the clamps included in the one you posted. I would go double wide spring clamps or a quality worm clamp myself. Killer B pick up here. It's a nice piece. Same cylinder 4 cooling mod from Torque Solutions but I scored an open package deal on fleabay. Not sure of the actual benefit but the idea is good so I went with it. I need to figure out some turbo heat containment myself now that the weather is turning nicer. I say that as we got another few inches of white crap this morning. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Edited March 27, 2022 by whitexc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 If you confirm the banjo bolt filters are removed I’d leave it at that. I’d be curious to see what people recommend for the factory oil return hose. Also curious to see how the car runs with the #4 cyl cooling mod. Been thinking about installing this at the 90k coolant change maintenance. Only suggestion I’d provide is DEI on the back of the turbo heat shield. I’m running a spt one with it. Thanks for the input. Gonna skip on the heat tape. Maybe new copper washers for the banjos while you are that far in. I went with the factory oil return hose during my recent rebuild adventure but im not sure about the clamps included in the one you posted. I would go double wide spring clamps or a quality worm clamp myself. Killer B pick up here. It's a nice piece. Same cylinder 4 cooling mod from Torque Solutions but I scored an open package deal on fleabay. Not sure of the actual benefit but the idea is good so I went with it. I need to figure out some turbo heat containment myself now that the weather is turning nicer. I say that as we got another few inches of white crap this morning. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Thanks for your input. I typically re-use copper washers and am considering doing the same here. Noted on the oil return hose clamps - ideally would like to upgrade hose and clamps and avoid ever having to replace either again. Can you confirm the part number on your Killer B pickup? Any regrets about the TS cyl 4 mod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 I bought part #KIL070-110 for my 2009. I hear yah on the copper washers....it would just suck to have a leak after being in there. Can't really say yay or nay to the cooling mod. Like I said....the positives outweighed the cost so I went with it. Install is pretty straight forward. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 Finally got the opportunity to spend some time with the car this morning... Adjusted some fluid levels and looked over some things before placing an order for most of what I'll need to complete the next phase of the project. Ordered: - ATP High Temp Rubber 5/8” Blue Oil Drain Hose - Grimmspeed V2 Turbo Heat Shield w/ Black Ceramic Thermal Coating - Torque Solution Cylinder 4 Cooling Mod - RockAuto Oil Pan - Killer B Oil Pickup - RalliTEK Front Skid Plate When everything arrives and I get the opportunity to spend some time with the car again, I'll work on tearing everything down. I know I'll need to get some other stuff - fluids, seals & RTV, maybe clamps, etc., but I'll figure that all out as I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleano5 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 This is going to be a very clean ride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 Been quite some time since I've been on here. Treated myself to a little time with the car today. Installed two things - nothing serious but it felt good to get something done. Can anyone spot what the two things are? Hoping to spend more time working on it in the near future and getting it to where I want it. Before After 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Ooh, ooh! Let me try! Umm... a red alternator pulley, and an invisible hood prop assembly? 1 MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Struts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 9 hours ago, Febreze Mee said: Ooh, ooh! Let me try! Umm... a red alternator pulley, and an invisible hood prop assembly? 5 hours ago, seanyb505 said: Struts Perrin Lightweight Alternator Pulley & Redline Tuning Hood QuickLIFT PLUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 Installed turbocharger anti-theft shield (Grimmspeed V2 Turbo Heat Shield w/ Black Ceramic Thermal Coating) Before (Isn't it cute?) After (Where'd it go?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Installed RalliTEK Front Skid Plate. Had to make some adjustments to the installation procedure due to rust fuckery but I think I actually prefer it this way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Installed Torque Solution Cylinder 4 Coolant Mod Also decided on a header and ordered it: CNT V3 Equal Length Header That means the next project will include: Killer B Motorsport Ultimate Oil Pickup, replacement Subaru 11109AA151 oil pan, ContiTech Insta-Grip High Temp Turbo Oil Return Hose w/ Worm Clamps at Both Ends, & CNT V3 Equal Length Header Oil pan has to get removed to do oil pickup + header/up pipe has to get removed to do oil pan and oil return hose so it'll be one big project when I get there. Thinking I'm gonna continue to use the OE catless up pipe rather than getting an aftermarket one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 Installed an eBay "STi Style" Front Lip Spoiler. Required some finoodling to get it to fit decently. Before lip & really filthy: After lip & a quick hose down: A shot of one of my previous cars, a 2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V, rocking some sort of eBay "STi Style" Front Lip Spoiler underneath an eBay "Nismo Style" Front Lip Spoiler: A shot with the other vehicle in my fleet, also a project of sorts, a 2013 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD - love that thing!: Also parked the car in the garage w/ the front end up on jack stands & began surgery prep. Killer B Motorsport Ultimate Oil Pickup, replacement Subaru 11109AA151 oil pan, ContiTech Insta-Grip High Temp Turbo Oil Return Hose w/ Worm Clamps at Both Ends, & CNT V3 Equal Length Header. Removed skid plate. Drained oil pan & removed oil filter. Removed the intercooler & pitch stop mount. Dipstick & oil cap out. Removed nuts & washers from bottom side of engine mounts. Letting oil drain from oil filter housing & oil pan for 24+ hours. Then when I'm able, I'll clean up all of that oily mess on the floor, put a plug in the pan, remove exhaust manifolds, cross pipe, & maybe up pipe & proceed w/ oil return hose, pan & pickup, & header install. Current status: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobyDoobyDoo Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Curious to know what you think of the CNT headers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 hour ago, SoobyDoobyDoo said: Curious to know what you think of the CNT headers. Me too. Will report when I get there. Life seems to want to make certain that's not too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseenlo Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 @darkstarxi Good luck with the pan removal. A rubber mallet and a solid whack helped me break the sealant from the block. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstarxi Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Plugged the oil pan, removed exhaust manifolds, cross pipe, downpipe, up pipe, & old oil return hose. Installed ContiTech Insta-Grip High Temp Turbo Oil Return Hose w/ Worm Clamps at Both Ends: Removed shielding from OE up pipe & considering painting it black - think I've used VHT Flameproof in the past to paint headers: View of the underside as it currently sits: Some comparison pics of OE exhaust manifolds/cross pipe vs. CNT V3 Equal Length Header @SoobyDoobyDoo: Will probably be awhile before I get to continue working on pan, pickup, & header install. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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