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  1. Hey y'all, I've been debating doing a swap/rebuild for some time on my 06 LGT. It's a second vehicle so no pressure to finish quick, like my $ex skills...other then, wanting it back on the road. Car still drives pretty strong actually, but low compression in #2 #4 and drinks oil. That being said, I'm planning to purchase a JDM Ej20x this weekend! I've done my research, and this is what I've found: -swap over USDM intake manifold and harness to JDM -swap or make sure the cam shaft position sensor uses 2 wire sensor on the exhaust side (immobilizer chip is needed to start car) Where I get stomped is this exhaust AVCS that the USDM ECU can't control. You have to "plug" the sensor??? Any advice, complaints are very much appreciated. I'll go more into what upgrades I'm planning, once the convo gets going. Thanks everyone!!
  2. Max Capacity, awesome link been reading through your process and will definitely be a tool i use when i get started. Thank you Thank you, nice job too!!
  3. Thanks for response. Listen, I know this is a long shot, I'm a big Subaru enthusiast hoping to find a "been there done that" member to teach other how to fix...what seems to be a common issue for our subarus. As for my "goals" I wanted to add more mechanical knowledge to my Subaru passion, not just be another ham and egger stock builder. Plan to do some tasteful mods, more STI type of part, I don't need to have this forums greatest, most powerful LGT! A fun, reliable car i can take out whenever and maybe add a few more subies to my collection. Truly want to learn how to work on these cars, as my hobby, pass my knowledge on to the next member to!! So i guess I am looking for someone to point fingers, give tips and help me through the rebuild. Just passing it onto a shop to do the rebuild, isn't worth it to me. I want to go through the tough/annoying, the good, bad and ugly times, bolts breaking part of any rebuild. I graduated with a automotive technology degree, but cars a passion of mine, not a career. Now that I've got me $hit together, in another field, i want to learn more with cars and being i'm a Subaru junkie. Learn on the car i already have, cheapest way for me to get that experience. Selling what I have, buying a new/er one, the issue will happens again though. Wouldn't say i don't know what i'm doing, although, i've never pulled an engine. I understand i would be sending to machine shop, wouldn't put new parts on old ones. There are enough videos out there of people doing so, working alone i wont move as quick, and well...little scared to. Once i get started it'll stay where it is until I figure it out, which is why id like someone to be there for guidance. I'm a big fan 2000ish GC models, but they'er getting old Id' either need a swap/engine work or i'd be buying someones build. I know i am dreaming, not trying to waste anyones time. Sorry...I am not an author, i may not be expressing myself properly, but I had to ask. Doing it myself seems like that's how itll go. Thanks for your honesty!
  4. Tehnation, Thanks for getting back. I want to replace my short block with EJ257 short block and replace a few other parts while I'm under the hood. Have a list of everything i plan to get, want to see if i can find help, before i start buying. It'll take me a few months to buy everything, so wouldn't be ready till early next year. Time is money so I would plan to pay for your time, at a price we work out.
  5. Ladies and Gents, I'm wondering/hoping someone on here, reading this, would be willing to dedicate a weekend or time needed to start and finish a short block swap, replacing some old parts to. Can be a nice way for you to make some side $$$. I've done my research and talked with a few members on what to get. Made a list and financially ready to start ordering. I want to find someone who's been there, done that and willing to offer there time and knowledge. I don't want to just bring it to a shop and have them do all the work, i'm a Subaru enthusiast, with mechanic skills. Don't want to tackle this alone, using youtube videos. I plan to reach out to a few more places for help, had a start on here, hoping to find a another LGT owner willing to help save a LGT and make a new friend...maybe! Feel free to message me or comment, if you're interested!! Located North Jersey Thanks!!
  6. Alright fellas, this is getting exciting. I'd post a pic of my smile, but I'd scare you guy and not want to help! I got the car with 52,xxx, so most of the main was done by this guy! I meant coil overs, sway bars, but suspension is down the road. The heart is my focus! I have a few mechanic buddies, I'd reach out for help and they work at dealerships. I plan to ask them if they can purchase some/all of these OEM parts, at a dealership rate?? EJ 257 will bolt up, little upgrade and just need a tune?! What i've done last 15,000 miles: Spark plugs Timing belt, water pump, thermostat throw out bearings stock OEM struts Front control arms and bushing front axle boots clutch flywheel and all bolts/gaskets valve cover gasket been religious with fluid change intervals CNT catted downpipe Speed Daddy catback I'll plan to have a shop do Cyl head work, valve adjustments, machining. Hope/plan to do the rest with help...fingers crossed. I enjoy mechanics, graduated with automotive degree. No longer a career though, my passion!! While I'm involved in heart surgery, I'll plan to do the VF 52 refurbished , DEATSCHWERKS 740CC, DEATSCHWERKS 255LPH FUEL PUMP, Subaru oil cooler, mishimoto throttle body, perrin turbo intlet hose, group N engine mount, not sure what OEM OSV x2 is?? Can i just remove the Banjo bolt screen?? Have all the upgrades in my ebay cart like 1,4xx plus tax. Not sure where I will go for a tune, but plan to search. I'm in north Jersey, if any suggestions are close. Worrying about all the parts right now, the tuning will happen!! Thanks again y'all
  7. I did a compression test at home #1-3 120 psi #2-4 80 psi After that, I reached out to Subaru and they confirmed the compression and did a Leak down # 1,2,3 -10% #4 - 80% I was told it would need a short block, that they quoted me at 7k plus and this was about 25,000 miles ago. Not sure if that's them try to do more then needed? I regularly check, add some oil. I'm guessing it could be ring land failure, with the research I've done?! As for goals, I'd like to have it more reliable then fully built. Would like to put a starting budget of $5,000 on it. I believe, while you have parts off/open, replace things, not going above and beyond. Have a few aftermarket upgrades I'd like to do, thinking vf52 top mount, injectors, coils, sway....but want to focus on the heart of the ride first! Would the ej257 be the best decision to go with, and direct bolt on? Machine the heads and that would wrap up engine work? This is something i want/plan to go through with, hold on to it for awhile, so I want to do it right, but reliable and need to maintain a clean license haha I have a few expenses to finalize. So winter is when i plan to get the show on the road Appreciate your help guys!!
  8. Thanks for response! The car is a blast to drive, which is why i still have it. As for me hoping i could just buy new parts to "fix" the issue, i kind of new was a silly idea. I needed to hear it from someone else and the forums were my best bet. So thanks haha...It's cheaper, to keep her! Would appreciate some guidance, Id like to start getting some numbers together to start planning to keep her. IAG EJ257 short block, rebuild heads with new hoses/belts? I'd also need a tune or the AP would still be sufficient?? Stock 5 speed, with new clutch (throw out bears were making noise and while apart, replaced clutch 85k) would still work? I'll apologize in advance for maybe being a pain with questions, hope some/all of you will help me through this. I had a bug eye, i had to let go of and not because i wanted to. I want to keep this legacy, I won't be someone who asks for help and end up not going through with the build. i just installed a speed daddy catback yesterday and made me enjoy her again! Thanks guys!!
  9. Fellow Legacy owners, After doing a leak down and compression test, I'm diagnosing her with the common Ringland Failure and a weak 4th cylinder. Not sure I want to invest in a short block and all that comes along with it. What if I get a fresh set of injectors, a refurbished Vf40, clean out manifold....or am i wasting time/money? It's a second vehicle, I still enjoy regularly and I'm not ready to get a new/er subie...yet! AP stage 2, 111,xxx want to get some thoughts from the legacy family! Thanks guys/gals
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