frank_ster Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 installing hex mod valve body right now jsut waiting for oil to drain , i hate oil runningdown my arm to my armpits then down into my under wear Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbitris Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 rwd only sucks ass tho .. as soon as i finish the swap i'm going to make hydraulic lift kit .. Marry me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I looked at the pic at first and thought "WOW that's a big ole filter under there" then I laughed. I lapsed for a sec and forgot that aint no 2.5 And are you sure you should be towing with that thing... can it really handle the loads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Never understood why mfgrs didn't put a drain plug on the tranny pan to drain the fluid. Guess they just figured, you got to take it off to change the filter or service the shift pack, so just tough it out and do it. BTW Frank_ster, when I saw all of the tagging, I thought I was back in Cali... What's up with that? - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Never understood why mfgrs didn't put a drain plug on the tranny pan to drain the fluid. Guess they just figured, you got to take it off to change the filter or service the shift pack, so just tough it out and do it. Liability, probably. Quick lube places would drain the transmission and overfill the engine. To the general public, the possibility of this happening implies a design flaw. The older VW automatics were entirely sealed and non-serviceable. Imagine that for a PITA! [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Liability, probably. Quick lube places would drain the transmission and overfill the engine. To the general public, the possibility of this happening implies a design flaw. Knew there had to be a good reason... The older VW automatics were entirely sealed and non-serviceable. Imagine that for a PITA! Yeah - that would PMTHO. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 it has a drain .. gm's don't most jap stuff does.. the shift kit is finished installed already .. was running through the gears already , just need to get some more oil .. put 6 L in it already .. the pump is still making some noise.. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 all dun, took it for a drive.. shifts like a camaro with a shift kit a must for any performance 5 eat Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 There's a glove specifically made for oil changes that has a dish built into it so the oil doesn't run down your arm. I can't find it online though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 There's a glove specifically made for oil changes that has a dish built into it so the oil doesn't run down your arm. I can't find it online though. Here ya go http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/MTPS/PIT-STOP-OIL-GLOVE-6PK/ for the price, I'll get oily ... group buy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Wow! would do the trick, but I'd hate to tear the glove part on anything... - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 booyah 9 bucks http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/toolmansworld/the-494/Ringers-Pitstop-Glove-with/Detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanrunner Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 if that tranny mod worked in an 08 5EAT i would be happy, but unfort. they are in R&D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) I'm officially 100% decided on this path, 3800 Series II engine baby!!! Been reading a lot about it... it's not going to be nearly as cheap for me as Frankster has accomplished it, but I'll still save cash where I can. Long blocks are still out there with <50k miles. Hoping to run a used one straight out of the box for a while just to get the ball rolling. The real money is in the proper hone, pistons, possibly turning the crank, new rods if it doesn't have the strongest ones stock, cam, gaskets, etc. But all that is a waste when running <400-500hp. With the 8.5:1 pistons in the L67 block and a very clean tune, it'll walk all over the EJ25. Part for part, 3800 is a lot cheaper It's also a good goal, to save up the cash to do this. Going to take me a while, and will be further delayed by the guilt of spending that money on the engine vs other more important things, which I presently skirt by with a turbo here and a pump there... Hopefully I'll still then have a healthy, low mileage EJ255 to sell to pay for the V6 upgrades or oops fund, once the time comes. Don't hold your breath. Going to sell all my extra EJ25 stuff that's taking up space and hogging capital Edited July 30, 2011 by ClimberD@HexMods [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 i wouldn't worrie about a high millage engine, mine only has i think 250 000 milles on it originally, so that just broken in for a buick. pick up an engine for 200$ throw it in there make it work .. blow it up if you can ! then in rev 2 you can do all the fine details. megasquirt ? i also ordered a 2.5i computer it came in today to my us address, i'll have to wait untill monday to see if it can make it work. was like 80$ from TEXAS Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 I looked at the pic at first and thought "WOW that's a big ole filter under there" then I laughed. I lapsed for a sec and forgot that aint no 2.5 And are you sure you should be towing with that thing... can it really handle the loads you can get big oil filters for the 2.5 if u want .. i was just lookin on the shelfs matching thread and size a found a few good sized filters. my lawnmower has twice the size oil filter as the stock 2.5 turbo one! Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 so took her to the drags.. with 6 lbs boost. and the trunk full of junk 1.87 sec 60' 8.757 1/8 mile 13.80 1/4mile @ 97 mph Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarulegay Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 (edited) spotted this at a meet, similar project... this legacy got a GN 3.8, with the turbo off a cummins diesel, and it's still AWD, pretty wicked if u ask me. unfortunately ive got no specs or numbers http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy324/davebloo/wm_normal_od0102_556941.jpg http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy324/davebloo/wm_normal_od0081_337753.jpg Edited July 31, 2011 by subarulegay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 ^ lol Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarulegay Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 lol woops should have read all 55 pages just realised its urs glad to see ur mtl too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaltonUltra Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I'm officially 100% decided on this path, 3800 Series II engine baby!!! Been reading a lot about it... .....Going to sell all my extra EJ25 stuff that's taking up space and hogging capital If I might suggest signing up over at http://www.3800Pro.com? They have a section specifically for RWD engine swaps. They've been a great help with modifying my Park Avenue. For parts: http://www.intense-racing.com http://www.zzperformance.com As for the build: If you're going for 400-500hp, you're going to want to get some of Intense's forged pistons, with the matching rods. That's going to mean having the crank re-balanced. You're going to have to either go with Stage3 heads, or do your own porting. For that kind of power, I'd recommend going to a turbo with the Intense Stage 3 turbo cam. Don't bother thinking about twins, there's no benefit to be had at that power level. Finally, I'd either see if the 4L60E with the 60*V6 bell housing will fit in the Subaru, or the T56 if you want a stick. The Subaru trans may run into problems when you start feeding 700+ ft-lbs through it, as you could be at 600hp with a Series2. For all the smaller details, between this place and 3800Pro, you should be able to work out any problems fairly easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 hes keeping it awd. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Indeed. I have an extra 5eat just in case, and a third as a donor to replace broken parts, though nothing has ever broken except from installer error during trans swaps Apparently 3800 heads arent as high flowing as Subaru heads? As there appears to be zero benefit to porting EJ25 heads, except to make the ladies want to sleep with you ... It's still a ways off. I need a few more checks next to major work projects before I can do anything car related to this level. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 well i say its the cam more than the heads . i'm making 360 hp on 5 lbs boost ! the cool thing about turbo cars as the boost increases the density of the air just gets higher, and not air flow speed. mine will make pretty darn near 600 hp on 21 psi. on stock heads. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) Crank or brake? Reading Phil@ElementTuning's posts about head work have changed my opinion tremendously. I cannot see a reason to go bigger exhaust valves, and the intake valves appear to be pretty big as is. Which leaves the cam, springs, rockers. I don't know much about any of these things. Just that you want the minimum spring that will avoid bind and float. Many cams appear to to have under-published data specs in the 3800 aftermarket, which is frustrating. "This stage 2 turbo cam is what we run on our drag car... So don't ask questions and just buy it.". At least they're all cheap. Subaru cams are impossibly expensive by comparison, probably because you need 4 of them, and they don't sell in great quantity like 3800 stuff does. But I digress, this is all just fun small talk for me now, as I do not have the time or means this summer or fall to do an engine swap. Frankster, yes MegaSquirt is a strong contender. I can't imagine needing something else unless I find a better interface, which would be a challenge. Considering the stock PCM as well. But I don't know much about it yet. Live tuning is a must. Did you get the 2.5i ECU in yet? Edited August 1, 2011 by ClimberD@HexMods [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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