KCWagon's Red Wagon Build

**KCwagon** · #1: 03-14-2013, 05:13 PM

Suspension/Brakes

Koni adjustable struts
Rallitek Springs
Whiteline bushings everywhere
Stop-Tech BBK
Perrin sway bars front and rear
Perrin end-links front and rear
STI rear differential cradle

Powertrain

08 Spec B 6 speed transmission
CM Fx300 clutch/Sti flywheel
BNR 18G turbo
DW 65c Fuel Pump
DW 850cc Injectors
AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator
Cobb BPV
Custom FMIC - Turbo XS piping (powdercoated) - RacerX intercooler core
Turbo XS up-pipe
Cobb Down-pipe
Custom Fabricated 3" exhaust with a V-band clamp to Cobb Down-pipe

Extras

Zeitronix WBO2 with EGT and Boost sensors
Car PC - with Zeitronix data logging software for display (AFR, EGT, BOOST)

Dyno Video - 16G E85 :

325 WHP / 347 WTQ - 2005 Subaru Legacy - COBB Tuning Plano - YouTube

**KCwagon** · #2: 03-14-2013, 05:29 PM

Old car and new car together the day I bought the Red Wagon

I promptly switched wheels and sold the WRX.

I had the car about two weeks before I installed the up and down pipe w/ a Cobb accessport.

Bought some spare struts for the Koni install. Painted them red and did a photo shoot

Found a good set of Stop-Techs, in black of course.

Pre FMIC set-up.

FMIC install

Recent pic in the snow

Recent engine bay shot

**.:Catalyst:.** · #3: 03-14-2013, 07:06 PM

Looking good!

**Screamin** · #4: 03-15-2013, 07:34 AM

Very nice

I like what you did with your bumper for the FMIC, that looks sharp.

You still planning on running E85 with the 18G?

**KCwagon** · #5: 03-15-2013, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Screamin

Very nice

I like what you did with your bumper for the FMIC, that looks sharp.

You still planning on running E85 with the 18G?

I am planning on running E85.

I went to Cobb Plano a month ago for a dual-fuel tune. It was then that I discovered:

A) my wastegate actuator on my NEW 18G was very weak (cracking open at 5 psi)
B) My injector duty cycle was at 70% on 91 octane, which indicated a fueling issue of some sort.

Given these two issues, I was unable to tune for E85 at that time.

I have been working on my fueling issues and I have an upgraded wastegate acuator sitting on my desk ready to be installed. I am also in posession of new o-rings for my DW 65c, which I am going to replace to eliminate that as an issue. In the mean time I replaced my FPR with an aftermarket one. I also re-wired the fuel pump and am running 13.2 volts to the pump at 100% Fuel Pump Duty cycle. As a result of these changes I am seeing AFR's of 9.9-10.1 at WOT in 3rd gear. I just want to make sure I am ready to go when I go back down to Plano.

**Cone_Killer** · #6: 03-15-2013, 09:40 AM

You've done a great job. Very clean.

Rad cap isn't on all the way

**KCwagon** · #7: 03-15-2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cone_Killer

You've done a great job. Very clean.

Rad cap isn't on all the way

I just fixed the RADIATOR CAP

. Thanks for heads up.

**No DRFT** · #8: 03-15-2013, 10:33 AM

Money!

**.:Catalyst:.** · #9: 03-15-2013, 10:46 AM

Shawn,

Is that another Samco Rad hose? Do we share fitment with 08+ WRX or similar (upper/lower)? I know you had some in viper red and TeriyakiBBS is working on getting a larger Samco offering going for our platform and he was able to make their BPV recirc line work. I'm a huge Samco fan and when I pull the trigger on replacing rad hoses would prefer Samco to other options.

**mattg** · #**10:** 03-15-2013, 10:51 AM

Nice!

**Cone_Killer** · #**11:** 03-15-2013, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .:Catalyst:.

Shawn,

Is that another Samco Rad hose? Do we share fitment with 08+ WRX or similar (upper/lower)? I know you had some in viper red and TeriyakiBBS is working on getting a larger Samco offering going for our platform and he was able to make their BPV recirc line work. I'm a huge Samco fan and when I pull the trigger on replacing rad hoses would prefer Samco to other options.

I may be wrong but I believe we share radiator hose and the radiator itself with the 08+ WRX. At least for the manual trans.

**Screamin** · #**12:** 03-15-2013, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCwagon

I am I also re-wired the fuel pump and am running 13.2 volts to the pump at 100% Fuel Pump Duty cycle. As a result of these changes I am seeing AFR's of 9.9-10.1 at WOT in 3rd gear. I just want to make sure I am ready to go when I go back down to Plano.

So all you changed was a "hot wiire" off the alternator to the pump and your AFR went to 10.0? What was your AFR and volts @ WOT before? I know a "hot wire" fuel pump system is the way to go, I had the same setup on my old '01 Camaro SS with a Walboro 255. I didn't however do a before and after AFR because I did a forged shortblock, worked LS6 heads, cam, full exhaust, intake, injectors, and nitrous all at once lol.

**Charged** · #**13:** 03-15-2013, 04:10 PM

This is probably my favorite car on the site. A wagon with no nonsense and effective performance mods with a couple subtle exterior mods is just my style. Well done.

**TheBlubaru** · #**14:** 03-15-2013, 05:40 PM

Dang that is a sweet looking wagon!! I'm not a huge fan of the chrome around the grill but other than that bad@##. I really like the 2.5 badge on the alternator shroud.

**mr_hicksta** · #**15:** 03-15-2013, 05:49 PM

Looks great man! Very clean!