BBPeik Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 I just went custom because it was not very much money. I would have spent near as much and a lot of time tracking down an auto one. Convenience won out. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Still waiting on the axles. Should be another week or so. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 I went by the machine shop today. The Unicorn horns that are being harvested for me are at the hardener in LA. Hopefully next week. The hardener is one of those could be 4 days or 4 weeks, so unfortunately I just have to wait. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww516 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 That kinda sucks, considering induction hardening splined shafts only takes a couple seconds. Hopefully it's closer to the 4 days end of that spectrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacesells Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Any update on the build ? Been following this and curious what the issues would be on a new sti transmission and even if it's possible. Love what you've done  Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Sorry guys, I know it is taking forever. The hardening takes time because the shop sends a bunch of stuff to LA at one time for hardening. I hope to have everything finished shortly. Again I apologize for the delay. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Sorry guys, I know it is taking forever. The hardening takes time because the shop sends a bunch of stuff to LA at one time for hardening. I hope to have everything finished shortly. Again I apologize for the delay. haha an apology. Like you owe us anything  Looking forward to reading about the end result. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Uhhhh where the heck have I been?! Sti trans swap, yes please. Subbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Official update:I know funny right. Anyway My axles are finished. I will be picking them up next Monday or Tuesday, just depends on when I have the time. So next week I should be able to give you guys a definitive answer on the will this work question. On a side note I finally got around to moving the air tunnel under the hood for the pw ic. Needed to be moved forwards about an inch. Now the hood will close properly with the tunnel installed. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A_ron Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I demand more pictures! Build Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subi_life Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 How did the wiring go? Any tips I'm gunna start my swap in about a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 How did the wiring go? Any tips I'm gunna start my swap in about a month I just want to point out that this is on a 5th gen LGT, so things will likely be different on your wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I just want to point out that this is on a 5th gen LGT, so things will likely be different on your wagon. And there is a giant thread in the transmission forum dedicated to 6spd swapping the 4th generation. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Might've just been in the wrong section by mistaken. Lord knows we've had some 4th gen'ers wander in here before. And a few that stuck around and never left. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Well the golden unicorn tears finally are here. The bottom in the pic is the spec b next is our stock one and the top two are my new set. So glad to finally have these. I will be installing this weekend more than likely. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Does your shop have all the specs to make more in the future? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 I imagine. It was kind of a rush at the end, because the hardening place lost the original set and he had to make a new set real fast. I have all the associated axles for templates though. He is real good. All he does is high end driveline stuff for NHRA etc.. If someone needs the specs I am sure I can get them. This has all been a bit discombobulated because of my pending move. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I think the specs would absolutely be necessary to archive here because as soon as my 6MT fails its going to get replaced with an STi 6MT. It would also be helpful to have this guys shop info so we know who to call. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 The shop is called Moore Performance in San Diego. 6192969180 I watching do quite a bit of work on some various things and he really knows what he is doing. I will see if he has the specs handy My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Here is the first axle assembled. At this point the only one in existence lol My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Well folks it is finally finished. I installed both rear axles today. They went together very smooth and install was a piece of cake. Got in to start it and wouldn't it figure, dead battery. So I put it on a charge for a couple hours. Finally it was time to test it. I got in and fired it up. Whats this, Christmas tree on the dash, well thats new. I tested a few things and it turns out one of the times I pulled the axles I bungled the wire for one of the rear abs sensors. Well at least that is a super easy fix. I ordered a new one that will be here Thursday. I knew that would not prevent me from driving so I gingerly took it for a test run. I could not go too far because I currently have no registration. Anyway, I ran it around the block several times(my block is about 3 miles). Drives perfect. The STI trans and r180 are a bit noisy until they warm up, but other than that it all went perfect. I did not run it too hard because the gas in there is crappy, but even at 1/2 throttle with basically no boost I can tell it is going to haul butt when I get on it. I cant wait to get some good gas in there and take it for a real spin. So it is confirmed. The STI 6speed will work for us. Mind you this is no easy swap, but looks like all of my mods worked just as I planned, well almost anyway. Thanks for following. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojorios Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 So is this technically the first 5th Gen LGT that can truly carry the STI badge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 I dont have brembos yet, so I guess not My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I dont have brembos yet, so I guess notI can help you fix that. You got lots of go, you just need more stop. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Yeah because our factory brakes are so crappy lol. When I go Brembos it will be solely for aesthetics. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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