eekay Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 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! My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 i see no pictarz? how much did you pick it up for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 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/ My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 :wub:Im Jealous beyond doubt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 damn dude you scored! please tell me you're swapping the motor into something not so ugly, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Haha. I'm putting the motor into this car (1999 Legacy GT Limited) which actually looks quite a bit different nowadays... Little less ugly? My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 :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! My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 where does everyone keep getting that hood? ive seen it more often lately... and whats on the fenders near the hood pins out of curiosity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 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. My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted June 15, 2011 I Donated Share Posted June 15, 2011 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 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/broknindarkagain/LegacySTI/199361_10150130236643326_605068325_6465638_4654796_n.jpg -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 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... My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 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. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted June 15, 2011 I Donated Share Posted June 15, 2011 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. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 You can merge the two harnesses together +1 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* My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 honestly. how hard would a full harness merge from a ej22 to a ej20k for someone who's never done it? is it worth the $600+ to get it done plug and play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 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... My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 i think that the money saved and knowledge gained by doing it yourself would be well worth it, but if theres not a step by step out there, idk where to begin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 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... My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 have brian from iwire do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
httrdd Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I still want your hood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 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/ My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
httrdd Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I never said I wanted to pay for one. Lol. Great prices though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Haha. I know. The prices are way good. Much better than when I bought mine... My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Does anyone on this thread know what year of the WRX swap is best for out BD's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I'm looking into to it with my 5mt 2.5GT. Just wanted to see some opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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