lucas569 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Congrats! Guess i outta do something w your old block sitting on my kitchen table before i get my balls cut off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Just did the 25 mile drive into work on the backroads. The DEI exhaust wrap is still giving off smell at stop lights. But the engine is nice. Idles fine, revs well to 4000rpm, it seen a little boost as it spools going up some of the long hills. I have the stock tmic, the tune is set for 21psi, so you can see why I don't want to give it to much throttle. I'll put the IPR tmic later this week. I think I stripped the left lower ball joint threads putting the nut back on with the impact gun, I should have used the butterfly air ratchet, it has less torque. My other 1/2 impact at my sons has a adjusting knob so I can lower the pressure.  The steering rack is leaking also, but that has been doing that for a long time. I'll stop by my trusted mechanic tonight and make an appointment to have him fix or replace the leaking steering rack and both lower ball joints. I don't want PITA job of messing with those pinch bolts on the ball joints. It will need to aligned afterwards, and he's the best in the area with that. 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...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted May 21, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted May 21, 2012 congrats on getting everything together and running. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Next up date. Engine runs great.  Yesterday I dropped the car off at my trusted mechanics shop to have him replace the steering rack and left lower ball joint. He just called and said the spindle cracked, and he was going to call subaru and get one. I called him back a said I get a good discount there, so he said for me to order it and see how fast it can get to him. The parts guy's will deliver the spindle to him when they get it tomorrow. 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...
ClimberDHexMods Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 spindle cracked [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...
Max Capacity Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Yes, they were having a difficult time with it. RUSTY, like I didn't expect that. I warned him it was going to be a nightmare. I think someone else here had the same type thing happen. 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...
AZP Installs Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Yes, they were having a difficult time with it. RUSTY, like I didn't expect that. I warned him it was going to be a nightmare. I think someone else here had the same type thing happen. A long time ago I cracked a spindle on our 94 legacy turbo race car when doing the bearing.  -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/141039922.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.2971 | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I snapped off the tap that clamps around the ball joint. It was a Sat. & winter time (roadster doesn't play in the salt & snow). Need the car for work Mon. I beveled the weld joint & welded the joint all the way around. The using a grinder, finger file & a dermal to do the machine work by hand. Drove on it for 2wks , 1200 miles, why'll waiting on new part & time to install it. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/0524120950.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/0524120951.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/0524120951a.jpg Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 The car is on the alignment rack now. I should be able to stop by and pick it up on my way home from work. 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...
Max Capacity Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 Just over 230 miles now, engines seen a short burst to 6400rpm in 1st gear today going down hill. It's been to 5500rpm a few times yesterday in 1st and 2nd gear. Seems to pull pretty good. I don't think I've given it much more then 2/3rds throttle. Update on the steering rack. It's taken a few times doing figure 8's in parking lots to get all the air out of the power steering fluid tank. But the shimmy it had when hitting bumps during corners is almost all gone. I pulled into 2 parking lots on the way into work today and twice yesterday, plus I did a few in the parking lot here at work today. I stopped by my mechanic to pay him yesterday and told him about it, he said they normally try to take the car to a big parking lot and do figure 8's but time was tight. We also discussed the ball joint replacement. He agrees that next time he'll recommend to the owner of these cars that they purchase the knuckle and wheel bearing before they start the job, just in case the ball joint turns into a labor nightmare.  http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/ball-joint-replacement-186404.html He has done these in the past with the same issues. 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...
jb2311 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Did you replace the oil pump or cooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Yes I did get a new oil pump from Mike at AZPinstalls.com I could have gotten a better price may be, but he helps out a lot here for free so I like to give him my business. I didn't need a oil cooler because I didn't have any metal any where in the oil system. I did soak it in Acetone and blew it out a few times with the air compressor. 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...
Max Capacity Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Just did the 500 mile oil & filter change. Engine runs great. We'll try and put the IPR tmic on tonight when the engine cools a bit. 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...
Max Capacity Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) IPR tmic is on. It's a combination of putting the TB hose on tight, starting the support arm bolts, making sure the back of the IC is high and start the bolts to the turbo. It took some pushing and threading the bolts to get them to line up and thread in. I found it beneficial to have the OEM bolts with that lead-in on them. I took one out of the Spec B tmic. I started the back bolt first.  I also put the BOV on last and had to cut some of the plastic away by the bottom bolt on the angled support so it woulsd clear the support arm from the intake manifold.  Did a few boost pulls, the TB hose hasn't popped off yet. I did a couple of WOT to 6500 in 2nd gear. I'll carry tools and the stock tmic with me for a few day's till gain confidence. Seems to pull pretty hard, it wackes my head against the head rest, instead of just pushing my head into it. The GF will like that...LOL  I'll give it a good pull in 3rd gear tomorrow on the way home from work. Edited June 1, 2012 by Max Capacity 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...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 time for a video with the car running and pulling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 I'll see what I can do over the weekend. 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...
HAMMER DOWN Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Nice work, going to send Mike a log to see if his tune needs to be tweaked? Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Yes, Mike, I plan to meet with him later next week and have him check things out. He's lives about 10 minutes from me. Mike Eastwood of the machine shop, would like me to put the car back on the dyno and see what difference the porting made. Not sure I want to spend the money on that one...I guess I could use the Cobb AP to find a hp # too.  But I hate messing with the ECU and the wires. Edited June 1, 2012 by Max Capacity 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...
lucas569 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 i dont think the ap hp numbers are very accurate. just wait for a dyno day ($50) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas569 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 putting my build on hold for now (im starting to lean towards what Max did, undecided honestly) Â if anyone looking to buy Max's old block lmk ill sell for same price. just pm me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Filled the gas tank Friday night, didn't drive the wagon all weekend. When I got to work today dash is reading 25.6mpg. Cruise control most of the way to work set at 68 and down as slow as 63mph. That was after the WOT getting on the highway in 4th gear to 90mph up the first hill. 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...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Filled the gas tank Friday night, didn't drive the wagon all weekend. When I got to work today dash is reading 25.6mpg. Cruise control most of the way to work set at 68 and down as slow as 63mph. That was after the WOT getting on the highway in 4th gear to 90mph up the first hill. How long was your commute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Just over 30 miles, I live about 2 miles from the gas station and about 3.5 miles from the highway. The gas station is at the top of the hill, so leaving the gas station is a short run up a bit abd down to the left which starts the about 1 mile down hill coast, a quick left then right 400 ft to the next right and then about 1/8 mile to driveway. Reverse that for the morning drive. Once I get to the gas station in the morning and can coast the next 1.5 miles or so to the traffic lights then over the highway bridge then left to the on ramp. Exit 68 and rt84 in CT  Then its up and down for the appox 14 miles till I get rt 291 which is flat to rt 91N to the rt20 connector to the off ramp to work. 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...
lucas569 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 when i hit exit 68 i take a left and then another quick left. that's home away from home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Just got back from meeting up with my Tuner, http://www.tuningalliance.com Had him check the tune on the wagon with ported heads and do a map for the Spec. Both cars run great, but the Spec could use a DP. The stock DP keeps to much heat in. We spent 4 hours to do both cars. 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...
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