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So, I sucked it up and bought a '97 Impreza which was freshly wrecked that had a recent, full, Version II STi swap. He threw in all kinds of goodies as he wasn't able to use them anymore. Pics below!

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Sorry. Wouldn't let me upload them. I think they were too large. Fixing now. :)

I paid a total of $3000 USD for everything and he threw in another WRX turbo and another lightweight flywheel. \o/

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Haha. I'm putting the motor into this car (1999 Legacy GT Limited) which actually looks quite a bit different nowadays... Little less ugly? :)

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:wub:Im Jealous beyond doubt!

 

Haha. Thanks? I really want this project to go quickly. I can't wait to have this all finished. Pretty exciting!

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I've had the hood for about 3-4 years now. I got from VIS Racing, IIRC.

 

On the fenders are some road line marker lights. You use them to determine where your car is in relation to the edge or line of the road. Super helpful on extremely narrow roads.

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Haha. I'm putting the motor into this car (1999 Legacy GT Limited) which actually looks quite a bit different nowadays... Little less ugly? :)

 

YOU HAVE MY HOOD! AHHHHHHHHHH

 

i put plexi in mine so the alternator doesn't get wet

 

I've had the hood for about 3-4 years now. I got from VIS Racing, IIRC.

 

Yeah its a VIS hood. Doesn't come very cheap either. It retails at about $700 iirc

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/broknindarkagain/LegacySTI/IMAG1083.jpg

 

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Nice! They certainly have become popular lately which sucks. I do like the plexi though. Mine is only a track car so it doesn't see any any moisture...
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Would do this conversion myself, but the electronics is a little bit off-putting. Wish there were a way to do a full late-model STI conversion into one of my 98 BDs without having to rewire everything and still retain the 98 body wiring functionality.

 

Good luck on your project.

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Would do this conversion myself, but the electronics is a little bit off-putting. Wish there were a way to do a full late-model STI conversion into one of my 98 BDs without having to rewire everything and still retain the 98 body wiring functionality.

 

Good luck on your project.

 

You can merge the two harnesses together

 

Nice! They certainly have become popular lately which sucks. I do like the plexi though. Mine is only a track car so it doesn't see any any moisture...

 

since the pictures, ive put the screen back in it to maintain the original look of the hood, but I have the plexi still sitting under the screen to keep water out

 

 

Back to the OP - you will be able to run 15 - 18 lbs of boost on that turbo and hit up to 250hp at the wheels with a good tune. That is very similar to my engine and I'm at 230hp @ 15psi with the TD04. I highly suggest a front mount intercooler though. Lose the top mount! Its damaged anyways.

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You can merge the two harnesses together

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It's still a lot of work. But, not as much as many people think...

 

since the pictures, ive put the screen back in it to maintain the original look of the hood, but I have the plexi still sitting under the screen to keep water out

Nice. Pretty good idea. :)

 

Back to the OP - you will be able to run 15 - 18 lbs of boost on that turbo and hit up to 250hp at the wheels with a good tune. That is very similar to my engine and I'm at 230hp @ 15psi with the TD04. I highly suggest a front mount intercooler though. Lose the top mount! Its damaged anyways.

The top mount that is on this engine will certainly be going. However, I'm not sure about getting rid of the top mount idea completely. I can't stand FMIC lag! If I can manage to mount a large TMIC, I'm doin' it! Even if it means serious hood modification... We'll see though. *shrug*

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I suppose it depends on how much you know about electronics and how much you trust yourself doing it. In all honesty, someone who has never done it would be a bit overwhelmed but could probably finish it properly in about 25-30 hours with the proper instructions/guides. For someone who has done it before, such as a shop or whatnot, they could probably finish it in about half the time. So, depending on how much your own time is worth, it could go both ways...
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There are actually quite a few SOMEWHAT step-by-steps. However, none of them (that I've seen anyhow) are 100% perfect. Knowledge gained is definitely worth it IMHO and if there are some things you don't understand, or can't finish, swing by the shop to have them finish! I would say giving it a go yourself is definitely a humbling experience. Especially if can allow yourself the down time with that car. It's pretty fun once you get into it...
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Haha. Here ya' go!

http://www.visracing.com/newcatalog/Subaru/Legacy/1995-1999-Legacy/Carbon-Fiber-Product-942/Hood-943/1995-1999-Subaru-Legacy-4dr-V-Line-Carbon-Fiber-Hood.html

 

Another on Amazon...

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/95-99-Subaru-Legacy-Carbon-Fiber/dp/B0037G2WY6]Amazon.com: VIS 95-99 Subaru Legacy Carbon Fiber Hood V LINE 96/98: Automotive[/ame]

 

 

Having a sale at Andy's Auto :)

http://www.andysautosport.com/subaru/1995_1999_legacy/exterior/hoods/carbon_fiber_hoods/vis_racing/visr01021256.html

 

And another cheap one!

http://www.grounddynamics.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=95SBLEG4DVL

 

You get the picture. \o/

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