Beanboy Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 Of course! Not just going engine mods, all of it. tires, wheels, roll bars, springs/struts, bushings... Not going more power without suspension changes. Although it would be fairly amusing to drive...for about five minutes. Only reason I did the braces so early was to keep things as tight as they could be while the car was new, knowing that I'd be hitting washboard roads in the years ahead. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 What have people been suggesting to you so far for handling/braking mods? Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Haven't asked for suggestions...yet. I'm clear on some stuff less so on others, will be a later post. Happy with the brakes. Bobcat pads, stainless steel coated lines, and synth fluid really firmed up the brake feel. There's still that initial GM pedal travel which would be nice to get rid of, but at least the brake feel is better. Do get a noise once in a while, but not a big deal to me. Hmm, isn't there a brace out somewhere for the master cylinder? Or is that only for STIs? As far as handling goes looking at three options, two of which are fairly new to the scene. Megan Outback coilovers, Bilstein HD combined with some flavor spring that retains stock ride height as much as possible, or LGT JDM wagon takeoffs, still working on what revisions and models mean what in terms of stiffness. I need ground clearance for dirt roads and winter, and the roads are fairly rough around here. Want something that hits that really tough blend of decent ride with good handling, something the Germans seem to be the best at. Really rough list: above-mentioned suspension bits some flavor of F+R roll bars that keep the car in slight understeer/neutral level (along with rear bracket reinforcement and endlinks) FMIC that retains bumper beam, don't care about fogs (avo?) Some flavor 20G/Avo 4xx-sized turbo DW 740 injectors fuel pump...(avo?) catted aftermarket midpipe (crucial) and X02 catback (hopefully resonator version out soon) headers, something that keeps as much ground clearance as possible (coated crosspipe and ported manifolds might be only option) shifter bushings steering rack bushings group N transmission mount poly LCA bushings intake, AEM CAI seems fairly popular TGV deletes -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'm interested in where this goes. :subscribe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Def. go full length DP;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 The more I think about this, the longer the list grows! Oh noes, where and when does it stop? -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 bankruptcy court? Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hence mod bosco's sig.... "Stay stock, stay happy." :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hence mod bosco's sig.... "Stay stock, stay boring." :lol: Fixored...... Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Cool. I'ver never had a post fixored! :lol: While my wagon is totally stock on the performance front, I would like to make some "upgrades". Wuki, your wagon is an inspiration for all the wagonista's out there. Oh yeah, and I don't think bosco lives by his words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Oh yeah, and I don't think bosco lives by his words. i just trying to save you untold amounts of money thats all. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 i just trying to save you untold amounts of money thats all. bosco I thought that might be the case! :lol: It all looks like so much fun though! I'm liking 250hp, won't I like 300 more? And if 300 is fun, isn't 400 that much mo' betta? :lol: That's how we men are isn't it. If something is good. Isn't more always better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 The getting used to it factor. 300HP begins to feel like 250HP after a while. A boo... -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 The only thing that keeps it in perspective for me is having a truck to drive during the week. Even though it's a Hemi (and you know I've modded it), it makes the car feel really good when I get behind the wheel. I hope to be able to give the car a nice round of mods in a month or two. A FMIC and FP Green, along with the required supporting mods, should make it a lot of fun to drive. I've owned the car three years this month and it's time for it to get a little quicker. My truck has mods planned for it as well. If I change the cam, torque converter, and add headers, it should run low 14s which is pretty good for a quad cab 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) So it begins! Mix of what I've read here, NASIOC and shop advice has lead me to the following. I want a daily driver with around 350AWHP. Why 350? Hopefully keep the engine and transmission internals happy, also largest reasonable turbo that's IWG, and decent spool...that's why! Also looking to sharpen up feedback and tighten up the suspension as well. Cost isn't as much of an object versus ease of install, meeting my specifications, and most importantly, longevity of parts. The below setup will be on car for at least 5+ years, will be daily driven, and will be used for a half dozen various auto events a year. I don't want to deal with shoddy bits failing/causing failures 6 months down the road. Yes, I know there's always a gamble of increasing power, especially at this level. However, I don't want the parts themselves being the reason because of failure (headers asplode)/causing little headache-type issues (CEL thrown steady state cruising rear O2 sensor location in downpipe). build complete, here is what is on the car: FP 20G 8cm 3" inlet turbo ~$1200 Purchased Shop likes FP, 3" inlet will help with spool, 8cm housing will help with high-end. Seems to be a good turbo for pump-only fuel and my target of around 350awhp DW 740cc injectors ~$500 and a $160 injector return refund I think every review I've seen has had good things to say about these injectors, will match up with the turbo nicely. Injector exchange to boot. MadDad headers (coated) ~$700 Ah yes, aftermarket exhaust headers. So many stories about cracking/not making that much more power/noise. All that is said and done, I want the power they provide. The MadDad's seem to be the best of the bunch in terms of no cracking, 3 bolt uppipe to keep that pesky connection sealed tight, and are offered with an inside and outside coating. Perrin 3" turbo inlet pipe $~275 Intake manifold coming off anyway, making this 3" pipe install possible. Hose routing an issue? Any advice appreciated... AVO fuel pump (complete) $599, minus the $250 exchange/maybe just $300 pump. Seems to be a fairly easy install. Easy way to go, with core exchange. Heard nothing but good things about the AVO pump option. JDM TGV deletes ~$199 Frees up a bit of power, allows the 3" inlet SuperPro LCA bushings (standard) ~$125 Purchased I don't like the Camry feedback inputs I get from the LGT, from what I've read here these LCA bushings while not magic, help a lot in getting the LGT to feel more like a performance car. Group N transmission mount ~$65 The engine/transmission mounts on my car are loosening up after 3 years. Getting the ol' stick moving around when getting hard on/off the throttle. Front and rear shifter bushings ~$30 Purchased Not set on brand, but they are fairly simple pieces so not too worried in deciding which company to go with. As above, I want to sharpen up the response/feel of the LGT, these bushings will do that for the shifter. Don't care about shifter length or throws. AVO FMIC $1300 Expensive, but able to keep fogs (not so important, but kinda neat) and seems to be engineered well, both in components and fitment (notch around stock battery tray for example). Will need to clock WRX-style turbo and maybe new actuator mount to work (a boo). Suspension Bilstein wagon JDM SpecB Rev A takeoffsm everything included $700-$800 Purchased I want stock ride-height and stock longevity Gauges (boost and oil pressure) Prosport ~$180for gauges/hardware/pod Would like to go with cubby pod that holds two 52mm gauges and can still close the door, interior sleeper! I have more research to do here in terms of what to choose, so I really shouldn't be asking for advice yet, but I'll take any. BCS Prodrive Purchased Lots of folks like to go aftermarket. Is it required for my setup? From my limited understanding, an aftermarket electronic unit makes it a bit easier to hold target boost levels, get to it more quickly, and keeps the car from overboosting when target boost is hit. Correct? Intake AVO AVO's CAI seems to be a little shorter than other CAIs, assume it works with the AVO FMIC, and is rumored to drop MAF readings by 10%, which should be enough. one-step colder plugs no clue what brand yet, figure shop has a favorite they use. update: NGK BKR7EIX 3" Catted Downpipe Cobb Some folks seem to have had install issues, others haven't. Not too worried since if it only requires a little heating/bending, might be the way I go since there is no need to modify to fit a flanged 3" midpipe to it. Clutch and Flywheel ACT 05+ Legacy GT Street Disk Clutch Kit ~$700 Edited October 6, 2008 by Beanboy -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 save yourself some grief and install a better clutch before you go any farther, the stock one won't handle it. ask me how i know. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 nice list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Gauges: Boost and EGT BCS: Prodrive FTW, I've had nothing but good experiences on all of my Subarus as well as my friends' cars with this piece. Spark Plugs: NGK BKR7EIX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 O RLY Bosco? What did you end up going with? Seems OEM WRX '06 flywheel and ACT Street Clutch are a popular option: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55859 -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Gauges: Boost and EGT BCS: Prodrive FTW, I've had nothing but good experiences on all of my Subarus as well as my friends' cars with this piece. Spark Plugs: NGK BKR7EIX Boost is a definite according to everybody, but EGT over oil pressure you say? Hmm, you can stuff 3, what, 40mm gauges in the cubby area? How about boost/oil pressure and a knock light? -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 My third gauge would be Oil Pressure. You might also want to look into the Defi Link Display, you can have multiple aspects of monitoring with this system. All you have to buy is the individual sensors for the things that you want to monitor. I have a Spec.B so I dont have the cubby but I'm pretty sure that the Defi Link Display will fit in there. http://www.defi-shop.com/product/dp/dp_top.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 O RLY Bosco? What did you end up going with? Seems OEM WRX '06 flywheel and ACT Street Clutch are a popular option: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55859 yes, thats the one i'm waiting on should be here soon. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Nice list...... Go with the AVO FMIC the XO2 is a P.O.S. Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous1 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 JDM TGV deletes ~$175 Frees up a bit of power, more importantly let's the 8cm exhaust housing on the turbo be possible. Needed to fit the 3" inlet, not the housing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous1 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Nice list...... Go with the AVO FMIC the XO2 is a P.O.S. Funny since you haven't even seen their kit in person.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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