Opinions stg3 on build

Miss those Prodrives.

They do sound amazing.

you're going to blow that thing up.

I have another shortblock I'm slowly build

Went on the dyno today for some tuning changes.

 

http://www.strizzyphoto.com/photos/i-bhStw5t/0/L/i-bhStw5t-L.jpg

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6SDTLA1fyE]Subaru Legacy spec.B dyno pull 11-18-2013 - YouTube[/ame]

 

Made about 20 more wheel torque.

http://www.strizzyphoto.com/photos/i-KN2D2RJ/0/O/i-KN2D2RJ.jpg

 

 

The motor has been running strong, and seems to take everything I've thrown at it.

Sounds good too.

Yes, it does

Very nice.

Impressive man, that is a thing of beauty!

just spent the last two hours combing this thread. I know you've heard it more then enough. But you my friend are a god to be able to have that much patience for this build. Beautiful man. I really like the way your engine bay came together. Well worth it good sir. Thanks for the good read and for something to do at work haha

WOW. Im curious as to what Ferrari or lambo I could be driving with the amount of money you put into this thing...lol

sick car though nice work and way to hang in there!

Edited February 12, 2014 by Mike07LGT

man what a crazy ride this subie has been on. can't believe how much bs u went through but mad props for sticking with it!! would have cried if i had to deal with half of this during my build. was kinda the reason i just got the cosworth shorblock. as i had seen plenty of people ending up paying more for various reasons with there build.

Weather is getting better here and I had a chance to finally take it out for a short drive. I forgot how fast this thing is, yet it's so comfortable to just cruise around.

 

I am currently talking with Driveshaft Shop on getting rear specB axles made, along with front LGT axles.

And since I'm overpowering my viscous center diff, and it cannot be swapped out with an STI unit, I will be swapping my 6mt for an STI DCCD 6mt with LGT 5th and 6th.

I also have a special motor in the works, but that will most likely wont come until next season, since I don't want my car to be down this year. Details to come after it's built

 

I haven't done much during the winter, other than a lithium battery that weighs in just under 3lbs, and I replaced my nav unit with an Android tablet.

 

http://www.strizzyphoto.com/photos/i-RskZx9G/0/XL/i-RskZx9G-XL.jpg

 

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^Why will the sti center diff not fit in the specb 6mt?

Your thread has the worst title ever.

You mean dyslexic Polish?

^Why will the sti center diff not fit in the specb 6mt?

 

Likely because DCCD in STI, VLSD in Spec B and the STI case is designed for the DCCD. The Subaru OEM 4KG, 8KG, 12KG and 20KG Non-DCCD center diffs (particularly the 8, and more-likely, 12KG) that will meet your needs. Cusco and ATS also make 2-way plated diffs that should bolt up to your Spec Bizzle Box.

I was under the impression that it would bolt right in mechanically, and that these were only electrical/wiring differences. Thanks for the info!

 

I'm nowhere close to exceeding the capacity of my vlsd, so I'm not too concerned at the moment, but like to know my options. I'm currently just planning on swapping in the sti helical front lsd once my clutch starts slipping badly.

Did some more tuning over the weekend.

Also removed my hybrid boost control setup and replaced my Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator with one from Manga Fuel.

 

Made some significant gains, and also learned of a slight wastegate issue that the hybrid boost control setup was hiding. Due to that, My boost is currently maxed at 28psi at 100% wgdc.

 

http://www.strizzyphoto.com/photos/i-bbsR5LK/0/O/i-bbsR5LK.jpg

 

Overlay with my previous tune:

http://www.strizzyphoto.com/photos/i-WhHMZz8/0/O/i-WhHMZz8.jpg

 

 

I will also be having custom specB rear axles made. I'm currently in the process of that and should see something newly manufactured soon.

Edited April 9, 2014 by Strizzy

What is even better is my drivability after the retune. Other than my clutch chattering making it sound like I have diesel at idle, you would never know it's modified as it is.

Looks like nice gains.

 

What boost control setup are you running now that you removed the hybrid? just curious.

 

Dave

HOA 3-port EBCS.

 

I did a 1st thru 4th log with launch control and noticed my WGDC didn't go higher than 90%.

 

The car honestly feels better (and faster) than it has before, after being retuned (by a different tuner). It's actually making me reconsider some rebuild plans I have in mind this winter.

 

I have attached a log of my run, just to give an idea of how fast I get through 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears from a stand still.

datalog221.csv

If you don't mind me asking, what was the ballpark price for all of this work? I just read the whole thread and my wallet just started on fire

Probably a whole lot more than I think I have into it. I stopped keeping track after the 3rd motor when I went crazy with the build.

That's insane, well at least you have the funds to support it. I'm pretty jealous of how much you get to spend though... I can just imagine all the possibilities!