Arbitris Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 The 3.8 Buick is the better performance motor hands down from nearly every perspective, and the block isn't considered a throw away due to the common occurance of stripped threads when rebuild time comes around. But DOHC V8 is just SEXY! N* would still be my choice. Do you happen to have a link to any info on the roots STI? I would LOVE to see anything I can on this. Hey Frank I looked through your thread again trying to find info on your switched RWD/4WD setup on the transmission but i can't seem to find it, how did you get this done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 http://www.awdpirates.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=22152 My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 rwd/4wd is done be removign the center differential planets. and then welding intermediate shaft and output shafts together. so shafts that were striped from center diffrential blow-up-age are perfect for this. with the shafts welded together the power all goes to the rear the center diff clutch ( still there) will transfer power to the front wheels. either automatically if you leave the stock control or with on-off-auto switch. i have the welded shaft done already i just need to stick it in . so this has not been done yet. but i can't wait to do it! 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 September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 http://www.awdpirates.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=22152 i don't want to set up an account .. care to summerize ? 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...
mwiener2 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) Guy horribly took apart his turbo setup and tried to install a roots style blower. He had no clue whatsoever and it never worked. All the weld were crap. He destroyed a turbo to make his exhaust. Still had upPipe and downpipe and part of the hotside of a turbo, but no moving parts. It probably made more power with just a throttle body than it did with the blower hooked up. I had the privilege to see it firsthand. Very, very special. Edited September 13, 2011 by mwiener2 My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbitris Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks for the reply Frank, it's awesome to see engineering solutions. Thanks for posting the link. From the sounds of the STI build I just want to quote a friend: "Wow, Really?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 i'm suprised not more people are interested i nthe rwd/4wd conversion. i think it would be a very good upgrade. can play with the rwd guys in parking lots and such 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 September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Subaru buyers tend to be more interested in maintaining traction than doing burnouts. [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...
NSFW Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 35/65 F/R split with an open diff does nice burnouts in a straight line. Not long, but satisfying. I have no plans to try a donut on dry pavement though. Or even wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Subaru buyers tend to be more interested in maintaining traction than doing burnouts. so click on the switch 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 September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Fortunately I get to find out soon!!!!!! [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...
Arbitris Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Subaru buyers tend to be more interested in maintaining traction than doing burnouts. I DEFY YOU!!!! lol I have a bonus coming in around the corner and this is definately making my short list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortal2None Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 BUMP for Buick POWA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 ^ haha , well climber d drove my car today! , i had a little ignition dampness problem ie vr sensor wires near hall crank sensor wire. other than that its daily driven in traffic pulling trailers. i'm averaging about 400 km per tank ( 250 miles for you mericans ) so 250 /13 gallons is 19 mpg and its driven properly! 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...
Mortal2None Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Glad to hear the FrankenLego is holding up! Such a wild project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 The 3.8 Buckaru is not what you might expect. Drives like a normal car, though makes a different sound than the 2.5 Subaru. When turning, the weight up front was a bit more noticeable than the stock 2.5i, but they each have a different suspension, so not a fair comparison. My car hasn't had stock suspension for a long while, but my suspension compared to the stock suspension of the Buckaru was only a little different in perception of weight difference. The stock rear sway bar is enough to make things feel different. Overall I was relieved to feel that the weight difference was not a big deal. So far so good. The Buckaru has a little more wheel gap in the front fender than the rear, so it sits like stock. This is amazing to me. You could look at it and never have any idea. Power. Right now it sits at 5psi with a compression ratio suited for FI. Power was good, probably like a 16G. Once that holset HX35 is pumping at 20psi, it will be a serious player for sure, and at a tiny fraction of the cost of a reliable 2.5L with GT35r turbo, which will probably be the equivalent in output. The high stall converter allows the revs to jump right to 2900rpm. Boost in 2nd is at 5psi by 3000rpm, so driveability is no problem, unlike with the 2.5gt. It was really cool to see Frank mess with the MegaSquirt tuning on the laptop. He could get it to hit 5psi in neutral by having the timing set to retard A LOT at 3000rpm, which would make the EGTs high, thus helping spool the turbo. I'm sure I left out something. Overall I am very impressed by the GM engine in a LGT. [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 October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 actually that was just a rev limiter, i can have 15 psi boost at 1900 rpm with a timming retard. and 25 lbs at 2500. 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 October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 fyi the fuel pump speed modulator controls the ground of the fuel pump .. and the relay controls the positive. so if you want your pump to run at speed all the time simply ground the negitive of the pump. 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 October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 fyi the fuel pump speed modulator controls the ground of the fuel pump .. and the relay controls the positive. so if you want your pump to run at speed all the time simply ground the negitive of the pump. Good to know [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 October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 well got some gumption up and decided to make my hood scoop to cover the intake manifold 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 October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 what ya guys think ? 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...
ehsnils Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 It has potential, a bucket of paint or so... But it's not extending the stock scoop, so it's a bit obvious. A L88 scoop could also have been "interesting", at least it would catch attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 so did you cut a hole in front of the stock scoop so there is an opening above the intake manifold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 It has potential, a bucket of paint or so... But it's not extending the stock scoop, so it's a bit obvious. A L88 scoop could also have been "interesting", at least it would catch attention. its not extending the stock scoop ? but it is .. it looks weird because its not the same color whats a L88 scoop ? so did you cut a hole in front of the stock scoop so there is an opening above the intake manifold? the intake was itself was sticking out of the hood through the stock hole. by about an inch. 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...
ehsnils Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 whats a L88 scoop ? http://www.bedug.com/pics/l88.1.jpg You can find more fun variants here: http://www.racecomposites.com/scoops.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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