careercadaver Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Sold my WRX wagon in pursuit of a Legacy GT 5MT and today I picked one up. It's a 2005 SWP w/ Limited Black Leather and an 06 STI bottom end. Been quite a journey but she's running great thus far. Working out a few bugs and I should be ready for a tune! Mods: Engine: -vf30 -09+ ej257 -King bearings -PnP'd B25 Heads -OE STI Injectors -Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump -TGV Deletes -STI Manifold -STI TMIC -STI TB -Perrin Turbo Inlet -Perrin Afta MAF -Perrin Drop-In Filter -Grimmspeed EBCS -Fast Motorsports Intercooler Hose Kit -Invidia Uppipe -Invidia Divorced Downpipe -AutoSpeed Catback Exhaust -Killer B Oil Pickup -TSK3 TOB Kit -Group N/STI Engine Mounts Suspension: -Koni Inserts/Struts -Eibach Pro Kit -Whiteline ALK -Whiteline Inner LCA Bushings -Whiteline RCK Brakes: -Hawk HPS Pads -DBA 4000 Series Rotors Drivetrain: -Kartboy Shifter Linkage -Kartboy Shifter Bushings -Kartboy Short Throw Shifter -Spec Stage 2+ Clutch -Spec Lightweight Flywheel Interior: -JDM Double Din -COBB V3 AP -LED Interior Light Conversion Exterior: -Rrev Front Lip Spoiler -Work Emotion XT7's 18x8.5 et46 -Pirelli PZERO Rosso 225/40's -Yellow Fogs -Dipped Fog Light Surrounds -Dipped Hood Scoup -Dipped Lower Grill Section Here are all the pics I have at the moment... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/20/utymazuv.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/20/8ugezyja.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/20/dujepe2a.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/20/mebasabe.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/20/azu9a5es.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/20/namy6yqy.jpg Sorry for the weird cropping...Hoping to get some decent pics now that the weather has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Nice SWP! I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 ^^ Thanks man!! Got a lot to do from here but I'm stoked to have this back together!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Just had a little time today, hoping to pull the engine tomorrow if I can borrow a friends cherry picker...pulled off some of the quick bolt-on stuff...intake, intercooler and broke the turbo loose. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/24/yne2ydu4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbw Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I haven't pulled a subaru engine in over a year now and I actually miss it. I'd help you if I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 ^^ Appreciate the the thought!! I could certainly use the extra hand. I have a few friends who will be helping me sporadically but we'll see how that turns out... Thus far its been a slow process... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/26/y7yhupe6.jpg Too, I am finding some random harnesses hanging... :/ Ill be going through every corner of this car twice... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/26/atyzagas.jpg I assume this could be for the rear O2, though I have not looked into it... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/26/ugumeva7.jpg ^^ Here's another...and a socket that never made it back where it was supposed to go and is now rusted over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacsti11 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Nice car man. You should redo your mods list to break it up into sections like power, suspension and brakes, exterior, interior ect... I too have a Sti swap and love it. You are also missing some mods in your 1st post such as cleared headlights. 05 Legacsti with toys, Efi Logics Tuned, Whitey Built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 ^^Cleaned it up for ya. Lots of plans for this one. Some out of choice and others necessity...lol We'll see where cash is once I'm through with the shortblock swap...that will be the deciding factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacsti11 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 yea cash and short block swaps = broke or pockets feeling hurt = Wifey pissed = you happy but her upset = Do something nice for her or possible make up sex lol 05 Legacsti with toys, Efi Logics Tuned, Whitey Built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Ms Cadaver is awful gracious. I don't think she really cares where I spend the money, though I recently sold my 05 WRX wagon to get something a bit more conservative and have the cash freed up by liquidating parts...and here I am talking about built blocks. haha Also, I'm just seeing lots of little things that were not finished to my liking and those add up as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onsit Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Did your vf39 have any noticeable wastegate cracking? I came across a good deal on one, however it is slightly cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 I was told it does have a crack and some play. I'll know for sure once I pull the turbo...hoping to have the engine ready to pull today or tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtvf52 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Wow looks really clean love the white! Best of luck your gonna love the lgt! Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Wow looks really clean love the white! Best of luck your gonna love the lgt! Thanks a lot man! SWP w/ Black Leather was my stipulation for an LGT. I'm sure I will love the car once I get it back to a functional point... Tore into it a bit more today... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/27/uzy5ares.jpg Apparently this is what minimal shaft play looks like to the previous owner... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/27/uqezy7yg.jpg Turbine spins but not freely... Got my garage set-up with plenty I room though... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/27/requsysu.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtvf52 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks a lot man! SWP w/ Black Leather was my stipulation for an LGT. I'm sure I will love the car once I get it back to a functional point... Tore into it a bit more today... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/27/uzy5ares.jpg Apparently this is what minimal shaft play looks like to the previous owner... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/27/uqezy7yg.jpg Turbine spins but not freely... Got my garage set-up with plenty I room though... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/27/requsysu.jpg Nice I wish I had that much room to work on mine! Looks like evrrythings coming along well. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 So far so good. Other than I was hoping to be able to get through the engine breakiin process with the vf39...the way it looks I'm unwilling to put it back on the car after all that I'm putting into this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Removed the rest of the hoses and such in preparation for the engine pull. I believe I have everything loose...! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/28/y4a2aqyb.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/28/a7ysyjed.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtvf52 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Removed the rest of the hoses and such in preparation for the engine pull. I believe I have everything loose...! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/28/y4a2aqyb.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/28/a7ysyjed.jpg Looks like everythings coming along well hopefully you can pull tha motor out soon! Hope it all goes smoothly Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 So far it has! Everything seems to be breaking apart fairly easy...engine that was in I was low mile so I'm sure that helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbw Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Have you pulled the clutch fork pin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 The clutch fork was a pain...for it loose without breaking anything but it took some playing with... Made a big push tonight!! Got the engine out and pulled the oil pan...as described the remnant looked like metallic paint... Engine failure was a result of two spun bearings...1&3... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/29/tugase8e.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/29/jegy6a3y.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copenhagen6123 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I am doing the same thing on my LGT tomorrow. How many hours did it take you to get the motor out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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careercadaver Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I am doing the same thing on my LGT tomorrow. How many hours did it take you to get the motor out? Longer than it should have. Lol Though I only had a few hours here and there and it was my first time but I'd say it look me about four hours as a result. Here's the fine metal shavings in the oil... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/30/avutuvy4.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/30/9y6a8y3a.jpg Too, I sourced a vf30 in great shape that may go on the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Got a little further with the rear down. Starting a new job so I've been a bit preoccupied. Trying to sure someone to port/polish and refresh my heads locally...time to start ordering parts!! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/07/peqymeby.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/07/yqubahyd.jpg This iPhone is really lacking quality on these photos... :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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