Rattsl Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Hey OP, check out Grimlins build thread on here. I believe the both of you can feed off each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattsl Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/grimlins-09-specb-122196.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris6689 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Well the new motor should hopefully be well over 500whp I don't wanna say what my goal are yet since I'm still in the early stages of gathering parts for the build. All I'll say is it will be a rotated set up and nothing from the current built except my fuel pressure regulator is going to stay with the car. As far as a bbk, I'd like my car to stop, and I have run into issues with the limits of stock calipers and stock size rotors, I do not wish to incriminate my self as to how that happens on streets. But with the new set up I would like to start to track the car more often. Consider the next setup to be like a gtr with a alpha kit: fast yet still retains a/c power seats etc, and you can track it and still drive it to the grocery store if you please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Not really the same car, but did you see this? [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxk4Pt55pp8]NEW RECORD: AMS Equipped 2015 Subaru STI Runs 9.681@147.39mph! - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Well the new motor should hopefully be well over 500whp I don't wanna say what my goal are yet since I'm still in the early stages of gathering parts for the build. All I'll say is it will be a rotated set up and nothing from the current built except my fuel pressure regulator is going to stay with the car. As far as a bbk, I'd like my car to stop, and I have run into issues with the limits of stock calipers and stock size rotors, I do not wish to incriminate my self as to how that happens on streets. But with the new set up I would like to start to track the car more often. Consider the next setup to be like a gtr with a alpha kit: fast yet still retains a/c power seats etc, and you can track it and still drive it to the grocery store if you please. Have you determined what caused so many engine problems? You are on #6 correct? -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris6689 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 The shop that built motors 2 and 3 did not do a very good job, and at many times looking back at it now with the knowledge that I currently possess, they had no idea what they were doing. They could assemble the engines fine but had no idea how much different the legacies were from the STi. So those motors popped from leaning out on the dyno and lack of lube. When motor 3 went it spun a bearing. That put bearing materiel through every oil passage. So I got a new block and built motor 4 on my own, I didn't get the turbo clean enough and sent old bearing material through that motor on the first start up. So then I tore it all down and made number 5 with the help of FAT performance in AZ. So I'm still on motor 5 and ifs doing fine but I want to build the monster motor that I've always wanted and that what I've been quietly working on for the last 8 months. I'm still just stock piling parts, since I'm getting married this October. But next October I hope to show off the next set up on my legacy and finally break into the 10s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brum Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) ^ Not sure how STi's and Legacy's are noticeably different? Leaning out on dyno and lack of oil sounds like your tuner sucks and the people who assembled your motor don't know jack **** about Subaru's in general. Edited May 6, 2015 by boxkita language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSaladino Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I can't wait for you to bring it out again... I love seeing that car. So mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 What rotated setup are you going with? -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris6689 Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 I'm going to use the full race setup. And Jordan I'm going to have the car working again here soon, I have the trans out just have to fix the bell housing again and it will be good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSaladino Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Nice! You ever figure out what was causing the bell housing issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris6689 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 No, but I have serveral ideas and going to try a few things differently this next go round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Glad to see your still after it. I'll have to check back more often. Just googled FAT Performance and got a place in CA ? http://www.fatperformance.com/ 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...
jmorris6689 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) http://www.forcedairtechnologies.com This is their website, I don't think they opened one in Cali but they did move locations in Phoenix. But yeah I haven't lost the drive to build a crazy legacy, if anything I'm just gaining momentum. I've got quite a few parts that I'm stock piling away. Still gonna try and have motor 6 built and isn't the car by October 2016. So check in here for updates every now and again. Just got some new enki rpf1 rims and hankook tires for the beast I'll add some pictures once I get the trans back in it and the tires mounted Edited May 14, 2015 by jmorris6689 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks, I feel a little more confident for you now. 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...
Th3Franz Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 what are you trying with the bell housing? I'm going rotated and may end up with a high 10 sec car if I do a race gas tune. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris6689 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'm just trying to replace it again and have it not break for a 3rd time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris6689 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Got the car back up and running, I ended up installing a new driveshaft, bellhousing, clutch disc, waste gate actuator, and new wheels and tires. Feels good to drive it once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSaladino Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 It looked amazing at the meet. Sounded incredible, as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Any updates ? 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...
jmorris6689 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Not really it needs to be retuned again, but other than the new wheels and tires I'm just stock piling parts for the big build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris6689 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Sorry for lack of up dates, the car is at the tuner here and is being retuned for some new fueling parts that I'm trying out to see if they can possibly be used on the next build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 So, what's been happening ? Is it still running ? 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 September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 So, what's been happening ? Is it still running ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris6689 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 It is currently running, I'm getting married next month so car money has trickled down to nothing at the moment. But after next month it's gonna get pretty serious with the next engine build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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