05 LGT 5spd EJ257 Type RA Build

Update

I decided to get a little bit of work done on the engine, I made the first half of my fuel lines. I think now I can slap the intake manifold on the tgv deletes. I still need to clean up some of the vacuum lines under the manifold. I might just buy a bunch of vacuum hose and replace as much as I can.

You may want to shorten that hose from the PCV to the breather tube, Get that kink out of there.

Hey man thanks for that, but there isn't a kink in that hose. The one that I took was pinched shut. This one is a stock subaru piece and I have put a clamp on yet. If need be I'll be sure to trim the hose down a bit.

I just had to trim the bypass hose on my 86' F150 from the water pump, so that caught my eye.

I just had to trim the bypass hose on my 86' F150 from the water pump, so that caught my eye.

I totally appreciate it man! Like I mentioned when I breaking down the old motor that hose was pinched shut. I'll triple check this hose and make sure I'm good. Last thing I need is my new engine getting messed up because of an oversight.

I said screw it and ordered the rest of my parts.

The order list:

• Cobb SF Intake & Airbox
  
• Verus Forged Clutch Fork
  
• Verus Billet Clutch Fork Pivot
  
• Verus EJ Bellhousing Cover
  
• OEM Clutch Fork Spring
  
• Group-N Pitch Stop Mount
  
• Torque Solution Positive Shift Kit
  
• Both OEM Up-Pipe Gaskets
  

These parts should be the only things left that I needed. I can't wait to get this car back on the road!

Update

The rest of my parts came in this week. It's crunch time now! I'm rushing to install as many parts as I can. I'm hoping to have the engine running and tuned by mid-June. Tonight I installed the up-pipe which isn't fully tightened down. I need to hit my local subaru dealer for some crush washers for the coolant fitting that's on the head that feeds the turbo. I should have that fully completed tomorrow. I decide tonight to throw on the Verus EJ Bellhousing Cover. I must say it's a very nice piece. Last week I also ordered a TurboSmart Kompact BPV. I think the last thing I need is an IAG AOS.

Hi everyone it's been a while! Well, my engine is pretty much completed. I was about to get my intake manifold installed and noticed the AVO turbo inlet that came with my car when I bought seemed way too short. When I went to inspect it further it looked like the old owner shortened it. Which makes it a pain now to get it installed.

Now I have to go buy a new turbo inlet for the vf52. Any recommendations on turbo inlets?

I was looking at the COBB Silicone Turbo Inlet and also was looking at the Torque Solution Turbo Inlet. I'm leaning toward the COBB turbo inlet since it's 5 ply and should mate up to my cobb air intake.

COBB Silicone Turbo Inlet: https://www.flatironstuning.com/cobb-silicone-turbo-inlet-08-14-wrx-05-09-lgt-05-09-obxt

Torque Solution Turbo Inlet: https://www.flatironstuning.com/torque-solution-turbo-inlet-02-07-wrx-04-sti-05-09-lgt

From what I see with both inlets, is that the torque solutions one will be easier to install, and you may not need to pull the intake manifold off. That being said, the Cobb inlet looks nicer. Best part is, they're both the same price right now, but, if that weren't the case, I'd say to go with the Cobb inlet.

That's exactly how I was thinking about it. I was talking to a couple of places and they advised that the Cobb turbo inlet doesn't fit very well. They couldn't tell me much more information on the Torque Solutions piece. I currently have my engine on my engine stand and still need to install the intake manifold on the engine. I did notice last night that the current turbo inlet that I have has a super cheap clamp. I think this weekend I'll swing by summit racing and pick up a quality clamp. Hopefully, that helps with making sure my current turbo inlet actually stays on and doesn't slide off. If that doesn't work then I'll probably pull the trigger on a new turbo inlet.

As far as I know the torque solutions does not require trimming. The Cobb hose will have to be trimmed on the compressor side. At the end of the day, both do the same thing. Good Luck!

Thanks for the information. Some people recommended the Rev 9 turbo inlet. Honestly, it doesn't look to bad and looks like it fits super well.

Did you know KillerB is making a hard intake ?

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2930247

Did you know KillerB is making a hard intake ?

 

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2930247

No I didn't know. I need to get my car running so I've they will be offering a hard pipe turbo inlet I'm in to buy one. I just have to get something to get me by. I keep thinking about the Rev9 turbo inlet for like $90 bucks.

No I didn't know. I need to get my car running so I've they will be offering a hard pipe turbo inlet I'm in to buy one. I just have to get something to get me by. I keep thinking about the Rev9 turbo inlet for like $90 bucks.

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Did you know KillerB is making a hard intake ?

 

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2930247

Only fitment for 04-07 wrx/sti and 08+ Sti

I am sure it can fit/be made to fit. Mine is far from stock anyway.

I have one ordered, but they sold everything to the distributors so..

Only fitment for 04-07 wrx/sti and 08+ Sti

I am sure it can fit/be made to fit. Mine is far from stock anyway.

I have one ordered, but they sold everything to the distributors so..

Thanks for the information! I'll for sure keep an eye out and maybe pick one up.

I did a rebuild with the Sti Ra shortblock on my 5eat last year. I went with the Sti oil pan and killer b ultimate oil pick. I also originally went with the vf52 and AVO top mount, but was very dissapointed with it. Maybe it's better with a 5 speed but it just felt like it was struggling to do anything. I was making 297hp/305tq but after 3rd gear it felt like there was nothing. I just upgraded to the blouch 1.5xtr with the Grimmspeed Tmic and boy what a difference. It hits boost and hold and just excellerates through all the gears and keeps pulling. That took me to 347hp/325tq. I did start to get a little slipping so I did the valve body upgrade (ipt) and that took care of the problem. But I just bought the full spec b six speed swap and am having a shop put that in this September.

Current Build

Sti Ra short block, Blouch 1.5xtr, Grimmspeed Tmic, Cobb Catted DP, Borla Catback, Tomei UL Headers, Tomei Uppipe, 850cc injectors, AEM Fuel Pump 340LPH, Cobb intake, Cobb Boost Controller, Mishimoto Radiator, Sti oil pan, Sti cam gears, Killer b ultimate oil pickup.

Very excited to see how much more HP/TQ i'll make with the 6 speed.

I did a rebuild with the Sti Ra shortblock on my 5eat last year. I went with the Sti oil pan and killer b ultimate oil pick. I also originally went with the vf52 and AVO top mount, but was very dissapointed with it. Maybe it's better with a 5 speed but it just felt like it was struggling to do anything. I was making 297hp/305tq but after 3rd gear it felt like there was nothing. I just upgraded to the blouch 1.5xtr with the Grimmspeed Tmic and boy what a difference. It hits boost and hold and just excellerates through all the gears and keeps pulling. That took me to 347hp/325tq. I did start to get a little slipping so I did the valve body upgrade (ipt) and that took care of the problem. But I just bought the full spec b six speed swap and am having a shop put that in this September.

 

Current Build

 

Sti Ra short block, Blouch 1.5xtr, Grimmspeed Tmic, Cobb Catted DP, Borla Catback, Tomei UL Headers, Tomei Uppipe, 850cc injectors, AEM Fuel Pump 340LPH, Cobb intake, Cobb Boost Controller, Mishimoto Radiator, Sti oil pan, Sti cam gears, Killer b ultimate oil pickup.

 

Very excited to see how much more HP/TQ i'll make with the 6 speed.

That's awesome man. I keep hearing that it's easy to make 300hp on the vf52. I think 300hp should be a fun daily. I'm running pretty much the same setup except I'll be running 1050x injectors. I haven't put up an update but the engine is pretty much complete. Only thing I was just switching out a few things. I've removed everything related to the fuel system under the intake manifold. I figured I'd get everything that needs to go on the engine related to the IAG street series AOS. I'll be installing my verus clutch fork and pillow ball this week and have my engine in the engine bay next weekend.

Update

It's been a while since I've updated this thread. I'm shooting to have the engine in this week and have been installing parts. I got my up-pipe heat wrapped tonight just to keep temps down. The turbo has been installed and I think I'm pretty much ready to go. I've installed some of the fittings that are needed for the IAG AOS, I figured it would be easier while the engine is out. While installing the AOS I noticed that the old owner cut off the nipple off off the PCV cross pipe. I don't know why he did that but I had to get a new wrx one from the dealer. As I'm writing this I just thought about installing the Grimmspeed throttle body coupler for the TMIC. That's the next thing to be done before the engine goes in.

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If its not to late, I'd recommend you test fit the tmic. Make sure everything lines up. It's much easier to make adjustments now.

Hey buddy I remembered you telling me to do this months ago. I'm planning on doing that tonight with the throttle body coupler. It should go smoothly since I got rid of all OEM fuel/vacuum lines related to the stock fuel system.

Update

Well, I got the motor in 2 weeks ago. I've been working on the car here and there. The wife had surgery and I've been taking care of my girl. I'm hoping I can get a lot of the work done on the car over the weekend. On a side note I've been hitting up my local junkyards and I scored on some weather tech floor mats for $6. They were super filthy, covered in sticky stuff and hair. Nothing my pressure washer and elbow grease couldn't fix.

Motor getting hoisted up ready for the new clutch.

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I've never had so much trouble getting an engine back into a car. But this freaking thing fought me the whole way. I guess rushing things to beat the rain isn't a good way to work lol. Either way, I got her in!

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I want to thank everyone who suggested that I test fit my new TMIC. Since I bought a rebuilt turbo they ended up using bigger studs. So when trying to bolt the Grimmspeed turbo adapter it wouldn't even bolt up. I had to drill out the holes and buy different bolts. It took a bit but she's good now.

http://i.imgur.com/lrn8g3Kl.jpg

Floor mats getting washed up

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Out with old 08 Impreza floor mats

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New floor mats installed.

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The plan is to buy coco mats and use those during the summer. During the winter I'll run these weather tech mats. Here's a pic of a set of coco mats in my 240sx. Old school Porsche's used to get these from factory and I just love the look.

http://i.imgur.com/CemiWVpl.jpg

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I finished up my fuel system under the hood. I think it turned out pretty well. I was hoping the 10ft of -6AN vibrant fuel would be enough. I was very happy I didn't need to go out and get more. I really liked the Deatschwerks fuel regulator because it has 4 inlet ports. It made things easier to install and I could choose which port to use for my fuel pressure gauge. I kept all of the wrappers and boxes for all the parts I used. I figured if someone wanted to make their own kit the part numbers below should help.

Vibrant Performance Part List:

• 1 = -6ANx-6ANx-6AN Male Y fitting; Part# 10806
  
• 1 = Black nylon braided flex race hoe, -6AN, 10ft roll; Part# 11966
  
• 7 = -6AN 90 degree Swivel-Style Hose End Fittings; Part# 21906
  
• 5 = -6AN Straight Hose End Fittings; Part# 21006
  
• 2 = -6AN Female Quick Disconnect Fittings; Part# 16885
  
• 4 = -6AN Flare x -8AN Straight Cut with O-ring; Part# 16827
  
• 3 = -6AN Flare x -6AN Straight Cut with O-ring; Part# 16826
  

Deatschwerks Part List:

• 1 = DWR1000 Fuel Pressure Regulator; Part# 6-1000-FR-B
  
• 1 = Analog Fuel Pressure Gauges; Part# 6-01-G
  

Pics of the install:

http://i.imgur.com/juThpUZl.jpg

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