m sprank Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 First, the results from the 2016 WRX dyno tune. Delicious Tuning had previously tuned this car for us without the GS TMIC, GS 3port EBCS, GS charge pipe and KillerB headers. Graph shows both todays results and the previous tunes results. No major change to peak HP numbers, but plenty more power under the curve. Good gains on torque across the board. KillerB headers WORK for the FA20DIT just like they WORK for the EJ. GS TMIC allowed more boost even though it was far hotter today. So a "win" for both. Also installed my first IRP shifter for the BRZ/FRS today. Very cool product. Takes some set up, but once it is dialed it is very nice and is a real race car shifter for the platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Hope you all had a very relaxing Labor Day weekend. I decided to make good on a promise to my 4 year old and assemble her out door play set. I know my skill sets and wood working is not a strong one, but 110deg weather be damned. Where there is a will there is a way. I was successful in my endeavor with zero assistance. Now offering back yard play set assembly by Infamous Performance, LOL... Can your Subie take the Wiki Wave Slide??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 This 2007 Legacy GT was towed in today. Unfortunately today was not the cars best day. Under load and boost the engine seized and broke a rod. Approx 30k miles on this dealership/factory warrantied engine before it went boom. I can see the missing aluminum under the manifold, over cylinder #4. So a little guy inside tried to open a window and escape. I can see areas under the TMIC where the wiring harness ignited as well. Once again, we will rebuild it better than it was before. This Subie will live again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 A 2012 STi completed today and now ready for pick up. Refresh of the heads, new OEM head gaskets and GSC valve guides installed along with a new OEM timing kit and water pump. This one lifted a head (cyl #3) under boost and was leaking past the valve guides. Less than 70k original miles on the clock. Stage2 power level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 I am now at the point where I am ready to pull the engine out of the 2007 LGT. Here are a few pix of what I can see prior to picking it and setting it on a stand. I am hopeful the rod did not break through the water pipe violently enough to go into the intake manifold. The customer mentioned losing the brakes and the booster hose is intact. If the rod went into the intake manifold all vacuum would be lost and the brakes would lose the power assist. The throttle body may be damaged from the flare up as well. The air pump system deff is. This is not going to be an inexpensive repair. Even without tearing it down I can see that this repair could end up costing more than the current market value of the car. Not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I am now at the point where I am ready to pull the engine out of the 2007 LGT. Here are a few pix of what I can see prior to picking it and setting it on a stand. I am hopeful the rod did not break through the water pipe violently enough to go into the intake manifold. The customer mentioned losing the brakes and the booster hose is intact. If the rod went into the intake manifold all vacuum would be lost and the brakes would lose the power assist. The throttle body may be damaged from the flare up as well. The air pump system deff is. This is not going to be an inexpensive repair. Even without tearing it down I can see that this repair could end up costing more than the current market value of the car. Not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Unfortunately there might not be much usable left in the 2007 LGT. Maybe the cams are good, the timing covers, and a few other small pieces. The cams could be shot too though. I have not had the stomach to remove the valve covers yet. Yes, the rod actually broke off and made a home for itself in the water pipe. That is how it came off the engine. I was able to recover many other "moon rocks" through the gaping hole in the block. You can see the damaged head by peeking through the hole in the block. I see 3 broken pistons among the mess (not just the one I was able to "reassemble" like a puzzle). We recovered rocks from the radiator too, so the entire cooling system and heater core is contaminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 2007 Legacy GT. The long block. The hole the alien left after birthing. The metal contamination going into the combustion chamber (meaning it is in the intake manifold as well) in cylinder #2. The four spark plugs, cylinder #2 and #3 are crushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinkly Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 honestly, i'm impressed it got this far. looks like things were moving well after a catastrophic event occurred... * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Welcome class. Today's lesson is how to read the temperature gauge on your Subaru. The explanation is below. Study up, there will be a quiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Ehh only partially true. Mine had been in the one range and I only cracked a ringland My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 That is the next class. Broken ringlands 101 (knock), followed by "how to spin your bearings" (bounce off the rev limiter under load or run low oil). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Completed the turbo rebuild (thanks to Pure Turbos, once again) on this 2012 WRX and handed back the keys to the owner this week. The car is now back to boosting on its EWG set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 I decided to attempt to figure out how to tune a Subaru today. I keep hearing about how easy it is, so maybe I can earn a little extra coin working double duty and tuning myself. I had a eureka moment when I stumbled across theses settings in the laptop. Who knew??? All these years of watching tuners with their heads buried in a lap top sitting in the drivers seat with the A/C on and the car on the dyno, looking like they are deep in thought. Now I know! LOL. Have a great weekend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Installed a Invidia Q200 on a VERY clean 2004 STi toady. Rarely do you see a 2004 STi with under 100k miles, stock power levels and SUPER CLEAN. This car IS a diamond in the rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Installed a Invidia Q200 on a VERY clean 2004 STi toady. Rarely do you see a 2004 STi with under 100k miles, stock power levels and SUPER CLEAN. This car IS a diamond in the rough. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Flinkly Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 stupid question, but what is that box on the side of the car opposite the muffler? blinker fluid reservoir? Looks like it was designed to end up there to offset the uneven weight of the single exit exhaust... * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 ^ Evap "canister". In my youth we refereed to those as the "charcoal can". EPA parts. The "what you never want to happen to your engine" picture gallery. A cracked oil pick up tube appears to be the "smoking gun". This failure took out the radiator, wiring harness, throttle body, intake manifold, air pump system, the entire engine (only the plastic timing covers were salvageable) and possibly more. We have a meeting with a USAA adjuster tomorrow. Fingers crossed for the owner of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 ^ Evap "canister". In my youth we refereed to those as the "charcoal can". EPA parts. The "what you never want to happen to your engine" picture gallery. A cracked oil pick up tube appears to be the "smoking gun". This failure took out the radiator, wiring harness, throttle body, intake manifold, air pump system, the entire engine (only the plastic timing covers were salvageable) and possibly more. We have a meeting with a USAA adjuster tomorrow. Fingers crossed for the owner of the car. Wow, that is crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 ^ 2007 Legacy GT 5EAT. Stock engine and turbo. Looks like insurance is calling it a total loss. Getting prepped for the 2017 Continental Tire Show Car Shootout. 2017 SHOW CAR SHOOTOUT DETAILS Date: September 26, 2017 Location: Streets of Willow Springs, WSIR, 3500 75th St. W, Rosamond, CA Vehicle Type: Show Cars Of All Varieties Format: Fastest timed lap wins Good luck to driver Mark Cowans as he takes on the competition this weekend. Support your local SD County racers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 ^ 2007 Legacy GT 5EAT. Stock engine and turbo. Looks like insurance is calling it a total loss. The white one that was there last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 ^Yes. Yes, we work on normally aspirated/non-modified Subarus as well. We have standard service/maintenance/repair offerings for all Subies. This 2008 Impreza 2.5i has just received new head gaskets along with freshened up heads. A new timing kit and water pump were also installed. It is now running strong and ready for pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 Ready to drop this EJ257 back into its home under the hood of a 2012 STi. New 13+ STi heat treated crank, OFM h beam rods, King bearings, CP pistons, ARP studs and more in the engine. New ID 1050 injectors and a So Cal Porting 11 blade 16g turbo for more "go". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Ready to drop this EJ257 back into its home under the hood of a 2012 STi. New 13+ STi heat treated crank, OFM h beam rods, King bearings, CP pistons, ARP studs and more in the engine. New ID 1050 injectors and a So Cal Porting 11 blade 16g turbo for more "go". Looks like you are starting to see more Socal Porting Turbos. Is it getting tuned by Bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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