I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted January 21, 2013 I Donated Too Share Posted January 21, 2013 SO where to start... Back in August/Spetember of 2011, I bought a 2008 DGM Legacy GT automatic. It wasn't long before I was completely in love with it. Went stage 2+, suspension mods, all sorts of stuff. Then I started to realize that I would enjoy a manual car better (I didn't know how to drive stick well until some ctsubie members taught me, and the automatic SUCKED power) so I started to look for another Legacy. At first I was looking for a 5 speed, and I realized they were hard to find. SO hard to find in fact that it gave me time to think, and I realized that if i was going to do the stupid thing of buying a car one year after buying almost the same car, I might as well do it right and get the best version available to me. Four months of searching later, I had a QSM specB delivered to me from Michigan, in pristine condition. 56K miles on the clock and bone stock except for the SPT short shifter. I was in love as soon as my left foot found the third pedal. On the first day: http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t434/senseiosay/IMG_0004_zps958e6ddb.jpg http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t434/senseiosay/IMG_0001_zps78c0b574.jpg A week or two later, I started putting on the parts that made daily driving more enjoyable, catback, sways, endlinks. Old and new, both under the knife. http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t434/senseiosay/IMG_0008_zpsfef4e31e.jpg Since then, I've been enjoying every minute of my car, as it becomes the beast that the automatic never could have been. I've taken it to one autocross event so far http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t434/senseiosay/IMG_0012_zps2fc9eb3d.jpg http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t434/senseiosay/IMG_0013_zpsfce202f0.jpg And here comes the mod list, including parts pending installation Power: VF52, grimmspeed port/polish/coated Grimmspeed TMIC Invidia catless downpipe ARK titanium single exit catback Forge recirc BOV Grimmspeed EBCS NGK 1 step colder plugs DW65C fuel pump AVO after-MAF hose K&N drop in panel filter with snorkus delete TGV deletes Air pump deletes Invidia equal length race header Grimmspeed EWG Uppipe Tial MVR 40mm external wastegate Mishimoto turbo inlet ID1000's Custom dual catch can PCV setup Grimmspeed EBCS Drivetrain: ACT HD-SS 6MT clutch SPT short throw shifter Group N STI transmission mount Kartboy Front Shifter Stay Kartboy Rear Shifter Stay TiC Shifter Pivot Bushings TiC Shifter Linkage Bushings Whiteline Positive Shift Kit (transmission crossmember bushings) Torque Solutions Driveshaft Carrier Bushings Whiteline Rear Diff Inserts Whiteline Rear diff cradle bushings Kartboy Rear Subframe Bushings Group N STI motor mounts Torque solutions pitch stop Suspension Fortune Auto 500 coilovers with thrust bearing upgrades Custom spring rate Swift springs and custome FA500 valving Whiteline Sway Bars, 22mm Front+20mm Rear Kartboy solid endlinks Cusco front subframe brace Whiteline Roll Center Kit Whiteline caster adding LCA bushings Whiteline camber adjusting UCA bushings Exterior 5K HID low beams 3K HID fogs DIY JDM Legacy STI grill Tinted rear tail lights (tinted, not smoked) Rally Armour UR's Hella horns 11-14 WRX wheels Interior AEM digital boost gauge AEM UEGO gauge Perrin Steering Column Dual Gauge Pod Mount White LED's for all interior lighting OEM Subaru underseat subwoofer JP Coachworks shift boot and ebrake boot, done in black alcantara with red stitching Custom machined SI drive cover Brakes DBA T3 Street slotted rotors Stoptech Street Performance brake pads Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace Misc Cusco power steering rack brace whiteline power steering bushing STI solid steering linkage Tuned by STI Mikey on Cobb APv3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted January 21, 2013 Author I Donated Too Share Posted January 21, 2013 Daily driven, utility unicorn http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t434/senseiosay/IMG_0015_zps95e18774.jpg http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t434/senseiosay/IMG_0014_zps9317e161.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted January 21, 2013 Author I Donated Too Share Posted January 21, 2013 I have to say thanks to a couple people right off the bat for parts 08BlackWRX (Justin) - The vf52 changed my car Tommy@Papa Customs - SPT catback sounds perfect Kojak77 - STI trans mount fit right in there BMX045 - Gauges look awesome, and satisfy my inner ricer Max Capacity - ipod kit was exactly what i needed shtbxr22 - boots will look great STIMikey - the tune...oh the tune... And a special shout out to CTSparky, who has put just as many hours into my car as I have, always willing to lend a garage bay and a hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 What I get nothing for all the heckling I've done to you? lammmemeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted January 21, 2013 Author I Donated Too Share Posted January 21, 2013 You get a nod for being one of the many people who "encouraged" me to get into a "proper gearbox" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggyman17 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 how do you like the vf52? my 40 is on its way out and i was thinking TGV deletes and either the VF52 or 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJW Performance Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Congrats sir! Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted January 23, 2013 Author I Donated Too Share Posted January 23, 2013 how do you like the vf52? my 40 is on its way out and i was thinking TGV deletes and either the VF52 or 48 I say stick with the VF52. It's arguably a slightly better design than the VF48. Also, if you're top mount you'd have to swap your intake manifold for an STI manifold, or if you're front mount you need to get the adaptor pipe which means adding more piping. My ported+polished VF52 spools faster than the stage2 vf39's/48's that the local guys have, and it holds boost surprisingly well. On my automatic legacy with vf46, i was tuned to ~18lbs, tapering to 12 at redline, and now i'm tuned at ~19.5 lbs, tapering to 16 at redline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted January 23, 2013 Author I Donated Too Share Posted January 23, 2013 how do you like the vf52? my 40 is on its way out and i was thinking TGV deletes and either the VF52 or 48 oh, and to answer your first question, i LOVE the vf52. I got mine for a wicked steal, which is why I ponied up for the grimmspeed port/polish/coat. If you want to come to one of the weekly manchester meets, i'll let you drive it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggyman17 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 ill probably stick with the 52 then. I also switched to FMIC so i have all the adaptor pipes to fit that style turbo lol. looking for one now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted March 20, 2015 Author I Donated Too Share Posted March 20, 2015 Ok so it's been a while I blew my motor on 3/11/2013. Turns out it was a cracked piston, part of it just disintegrated from the valve relief out. No spun bearings, two bent valves. Two years later, finally came into a spot where i can spend money. Here's what happened Bought a built longblock out of a 2006 WRX. Rallispec shortblock, clean heads, all the manifolds and accessories still attached. Running when it was pulled, fingers crossed that it's a good motor or I'm going to jump off of a bridge. What's happening when it goes in? Lots of stuff. I'm pretty excited Almost brand new 11-14 WRX wheels for some more width Group N trans mount Group N motor mounts Torque solutions pitch stop Grimmspeed MCB Cusco power steering rack brace whiteline power steering bushing STI solid steering linkage TGV deletes Air pump deletes Invidia equal length race header Invidia uppipe Mishimoto turbo inlet ID1000's Custom dual catch can PCV setup ISC coilovers ACT HD-SS 6MT clutch I'm also redoing my headlights, and installing a custom grill (homemade JDM replica), and a rear JDM style lip. So wish me luck. There's a good chance I will screw this all up and the motor will catch on fire then commit suicide. If it actually runs, it will be improved in almost every way, even above the fact that it's running versus being a paperweight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Nice man! Maybe if you change your avie, you'll get some more positive mojo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted March 20, 2015 Author I Donated Too Share Posted March 20, 2015 Nice man! Maybe if you change your avie, you'll get some more positive mojo! I forgot it was even that. I should change it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted March 23, 2015 Author I Donated Too Share Posted March 23, 2015 So this weekend I installed the header, uppipe, new turbo oil lines, started running the lines for the PCV/dual catch can system, removed the sways/endlinks, and dropped the control arms. I'm going to visit VBerge to press in whiteline bushings/antilift kit for the front, then back in they go with new ball joints. Have to drop the steering rack and put in whiteline bushings, the cusco steering rack brace, and the STI solid steering linkage. This week/weekend I should be able to drop the turbo inlet on, pull out the PCV line crap, and bolt on the fuel lines/intake manifold with the new injectors. Getting closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeGT Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 any plans on a bigger turbo or sticking with the vf52? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted March 23, 2015 Author I Donated Too Share Posted March 23, 2015 Sticking with the VF52. It's ported, polished, and coated, and I bet it will do great things with the inlet, EL header, and TGV deletes. I don't have much interest in big power, I just want quick spool and a wide power band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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