HAMMER DOWN Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 ^^^ yes , It seems if you drive a Subaru other than a STi. You don't get any respect. A racing stripe on a LGT is like when Subaru's had fake hood scoops. People would just think your a poser & your car is all show with no go. Until they see nothing but taillight:eek:. Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 yea i creamed a z06 today in the rain from a stop light the driveability of the buckaru is stupid good. no more rolling your eyes everytime you take off from idle. i'm dong over 700 km per week of driving. stuck in traffic jams, highway, stop n go city. things to do finish hood scoop n paint install megashift tranny controler install warbro 255 pump reconect ac pressure side hoses and charge. 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...
hadvw Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 yea i creamed a z06 today in the rain from a stop light the driveability of the buckaru is stupid good. no more rolling your eyes everytime you take off from idle. i'm dong over 700 km per week of driving. stuck in traffic jams, highway, stop n go city. I can imagine. If only CA allowed this kind of modification! Ontario wasn't too bad - I added a supercharger to my Corrado VR6, and it passed smog just fine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 People would just think your a poser & your car is all show with no go. Until they see nothing but taillight:eek:. I support this plan of action. I hate racing stripes though, so I ain't gonna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 i am fairly sure i can get mine to pass smog testing . 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...
BAC5.2 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 i am fairly sure i can get mine to pass smog testing . Your exhaust could consist of cats from headers to tips, pass smog better than a Prius, and still out run almost any LGT here. [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...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Here's a link about repairing the Endura (rubber) bumper on the 70 GTO. The products and the techniques might be of some use for you on your hoodscoop project, since I don't know how all of that bondo will hold up. http://www.goatsgarage.com/bumplft.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 i am fairly sure i can get mine to pass smog testing . Sniffer, probably. Visual? I doubt you'd pass in CA. They regularly take away shop licenses for people "faking" smog certification. Quick summary (found on another forum, but I believe it's accurate): The engine must be from the same year or newer and have ALL the emissions equipment which was originally supplied with the donor engine from the factory. If the donor engine is computer controlled (OBDI or OBDII), the diagnostic port and SES light must be installed and operate properly. This means that if the donor vehicle had fuel tank with pressure sensor and vapor solenoid etc, etc, then the fuel tank from the donor needs to be installed also. The PCM cannot be reprogrammed to delete DTC, and the PCM cannot be throwing DTC (SES light illuminated). So, you'd have to use a 2005 or later Buick engine - AND include all emission equipment from that car. Even if it passes the sniffer, it still has to pass a visual. They actually check under the vehicle for the correct number of cat bulges in the pipes, the correct engine, etc. IIRC, they also check for the OEM stamp on the turbo for turbo cars. So, bye bye Holset.. Guess why I went with OEM pipes (delete 1st cat), stock TMIC (reinforced), and a BNR evo16g? I passed smog. The sniffer wasn't a big deal - the visual inspection is what I was worried about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 i crossed the border into NY today to pick up some car parts i hand the border guy my passport. border guy: tis your subaru me: yep borderguy; you do the work n the car your self me:yep border guy;it does'n't sound like a subaru did you change something? me; yea a few things border guy ; like? me; put a grandnational engine in border guy; ( hands me my passport ) sir could you open your hood. me: don't u mean my trunk? border guy: no i don't believe you about that engine me; (poped hood got out of the car) border guy: sweet jesus .... is it still awd? me; yep border guy; is that a part of a speed sign welded to your hood. (looks at the line up of cars) me; yep , i swiped it border guy: no you obtained it! well you better go now.. just open your trunk so i can make it look like a search. me ; thanks border guy : let it rip on your way out. me; yep 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...
Alfred_Buchi Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 ^^ Bad ass conversation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 ^^^ Clever screen name! Inventor of the turbo incase anyone was wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Here's a link about repairing the Endura (rubber) bumper on the 70 GTO. The products and the techniques might be of some use for you on your hoodscoop project, since I don't know how all of that bondo will hold up. http://www.goatsgarage.com/bumplft.html i just had a chat with a body guy after the border incident. he said usualy the bondo cracks on hoods if the scoop or what ever is not correctly attached and thus causing expansion problems. since i have it welded on it "should" be fine bu i dunno .. what ever if it cracks i'll fix it. oh mr stoplight assassin i challenge you to a duel 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 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 ^^ Bad ass conversation! man i wish i caught it on video !!!! or at least audio! 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...
Guest Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I read the whole thread and I don't think I saw a picture of the adapter plate that mates the GM engine to Suby tranny. Did I miss it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 I read the whole thread and I don't think I saw a picture of the adapter plate that mates the GM engine to Suby tranny. Did I miss it? post #233 on page 16 and 248 on page 17 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 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 ^uh? its fmic the scoop is now only there to blow some cool air onto the turbo and other hotstuff. and i did this mod because i had intake manifold, rad cap and fuel rail exposed. and i dont want a giant wrx scoop. this should end up being some what subtle and stock ish appearance BUT i do think it does flow air better this way tho but i have no data to back it up Oops, Forgot about that one point. (FMIC) still an interesting concept for us remaining TMIC'ers since you can essentially mimic the new WRX scoop with your method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 oh mr stoplight assassin i challenge you to a duel You got it. Next time you're in South Jersey we'll head over to Atco Raceway. One of my good friends and the guys at his shop are all really into GNs. They'd shit bricks seeing your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 haha i didn't realize your scoop was made out of a road sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 ^ yea its been modified by 90% recycled materials 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...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'd give you more props if it was made out of beer cans, but a street sign is pretty cool. Isn't the rest of the hood aluminum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 street signs in canada are aluminum well at least quebec .. 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...
NSFW Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Very resourceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Just checking back in on this thread...great story about the boarder crossing. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 street signs in canada are aluminum well at least quebec .. You could make a tidy profit by "obtaining" signs, "sanitizing" them, then selling them in the USA for scrap. The price of aluminum is pretty high these days. [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...
frank_ster Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 well back in 1998 we had the icestorm and lots of people stole wire that fell down from the power poles 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...
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