Elegua Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 It worked. 70mm to a 76mm straight-through can. The valve's default position is open and is held closed by vacuum until 0.8bar. Much better transient response, WGDC ramping back to normal, and overall flow is up. Sound is very quiet with valve closed, reasonable with valve open. Now, more boost? Maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Changed exhaust strategies. 0.8 bar was still too high a threshold. With a bit of guidance from farh_side I got a Hobbes switch to activate the exhaust solenoid to open the leg at about 4psi - just high enough to get me up a hill in cruise without the leg opening, but low enough to open the leg before the 64mm gets backed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Subscribed to this one. What a sweet wagon! Not sure how I overlooked this thread before but thanks to fahr_side for directing me here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I concur. Lots of very useful info in this thread too. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) We replaced the stock intake with a Blitz suction kit and box. My one piece of JDM bling. The suction noise is quite noticeable as you get into boost. Added a catch can - getting about 50-70ml in the can every couple of thousand km. I almost forgot to mention that we installed STi valve springs since we had some sitting around. In hindsight this was a very good thing to do since at WOT the engine will shift at 7.1k - flappy paddles won't force the transmission to shift earlier. Edited January 17, 2016 by Elegua verbiage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Subscribed to this one. What a sweet wagon! Not sure how I overlooked this thread before but thanks to fahr_side for directing me here. Not really sure how I never paid much attention either. Must be the non descript threat title. Elegua, bravo! on the build, nice car! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 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...
fredrik94087 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 That thread title is false advertisement, I tell you. I came here looking for pron. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 All I know is that everything I have seen done in this thread has been done right. Very helpful info in here. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Haha. And here I was thinking you guys just weren't that impressed I think Elegua is a bit busy this week so I'll update his powertrain build list for the curious, since a few things deviated from the original plan in his first post. - Manley 99.75mm pistons - Heads cc'd and chamber matched - Siruda 1.00mm multi-layer steel head gaskets (final CR 8.4:1) - GRB STi exhaust cams - GRB STi valve springs - ACL rod and main bearings, fitted at larger than stock clearances - ARP 260-4701 head studs - NGK one-step colder spark plugs - Gates timing belt, pulley and tensioner kit - New OEM water pump - Alloy radiator - OEM washer tank cut and plastic welded to clear radiator - Hardrace engine mounts - Custom stainless 4-1 EL header with v-bands, wrapped - Borg Warner EFR7163 turbo with V-band 0.85 A/R housing - Turbosmart 45 external wastegate (nothing physically larger could be fitted) - Custom FMIC kit built around OEM BMW 335i core - Blitz 'carbon suction kit' intake - Custom piping and couplers to adapt intake to BW turbo - Custom CNC adapter parts to match OEM Subaru turbo drain pan to BW turbo - Custom SS exhaust with V-band connection, 200-cell cat, 70mm through to one straight-thru 76mm can via a cutout and one 63mm turbo-style can open at all times - Exhaust cutout operated by vacuum supplied from brake booster and controlled electrically via Hobbes switch set at 4psi boost. - Omni Power 3bar MAP sensor MAP-SUP-3BR - Pierburg 3-port BCS (VAG OEM part) - DW300 fuel pump - DW750 Bosch EV14 fuel injectors - Remote oil filter kit - Oil and transmission fluid coolers in original TMIC location - Custom alloy catch can - Snow Performance methanol injection kit, additional control solenoid valve and #5 nozzle - Custom alloy water/meth tank with internal baffles in spare tire well Supporting chassis mods are all there from OP's first post. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Can I change the title of the thread to be a little less vague? Suggestions? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 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...
fahr_side Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Can I change the title of the thread to be a little less vague? Suggestions? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk I'll ask Elegua to think of something more enticing. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Well, the orginal idea of the project was to create the poorman's AMG wagon killer: drivable, reliable, comfortable and fast. What do we want? Moar! When do we want it? Moar! I'll change the title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 You cant, only a mod can, which is why I offered. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 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...
Elegua Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Yes, thanks for the offer. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Elegua's Badass White Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 The badass beluga wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 How about," If you think yours is good then read this". My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Moar power from down under ..even better. Play of words and makes perfect sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Awesome suggestions guys! :notworthy: Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegua Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) The badass beluga wagon I see what you did there: BBW or Badass BR9 Wagon Edited January 18, 2016 by Elegua More funnier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Changed the thread name per OP's request. 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...
Elegua Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 I highly recommend the Project Mu Brake Pads. Quiet, relatively low dust and I haven't been able to melt them. One thing I haven't found a good solution for are the lower a-arm bushings - this is the second set I've ripped in 60k km - and both were hardened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I believe you want this? KCA406 Front Control Arm Inner Rear Bushing and Positive Caster kit. I had it on my Legacy. Looks like it may be hard to find. http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=KCA406 "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I have been putting off doing the bushings forever. Fred were you happy with the whiteline solution? My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I highly recommend the Project Mu Brake Pads. Quiet, relatively low dust and I haven't been able to melt them. One thing I haven't found a good solution for are the lower a-arm bushings - this is the second set I've ripped in 60k km - and both were hardened. By hardened I assume aftermarket. Who made them? Just so the rest of us will know to stay away from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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