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Very cool!
Was just showing (bragging to) Kent that I did this yesterday.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajYeJMkHopY Will update my thread also. Without even driving it yet it seems extremely powerful compared to the 1.8 that was in there. It was late so I couldn't let it rip too loud but when you rev it up it sounds like a wild animal. I don't think I realized how fast the car is gonna be. |
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 13,736 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Very cool! Was just showing (bragging to) Kent that I did this yesterday.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajYeJMkHopY Will update my thread also. Without even driving it yet it seems extremely powerful compared to the 1.8 that was in there. It was late so I couldn't let it rip too loud but when you rev it up it sounds like a wild animal. I don't think I realized how fast the car is gonna be. Whoot! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) If you were running a 1.8 before ANYTHING will be an improvement. A BIG congrats! I will be updating my exhaust in the near future to sound like yours. My wife isn't in to "sport" mufflers. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,799 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sounds pretty good to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Well you should recognize the sound Bob since you made the exhaust! And the engine mount... Wait..what did I do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ?
I'm chasing an oil leak now...sound familiar? Right under the middle of the timing belt cover. I think it's just the oil pump seal. Nothing at all on the belt itself, must be behind it. Only leaks when running. Trying to figure out how to get the crank pulley off without taking the engine out. Looks like there are a couple of options. Note to self...NEVER say "I'm gonna update my thread TODAY." Something bad always happens! |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 491 Joined: 31-March 13 From: colorado Member No.: 15,718 Region Association: None ![]() |
Super sweet and so smooth. ...
Thanks for letting me drive it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Professional Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,673 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
I'm thinking about getting a vinyl wrap to spice up the plain silver of my car. What are everyone/anyone's thoughts on urban camo?
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 13,736 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I'm too old to comment on anything new. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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Professional Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,673 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
I made one of the best investments of my conversion earlier this week.
It consists of a Bluetooth OBD II scanner and the Torque app for android. Not only does it allow me to read and clear engine codes while troubleshooting, but I can also see any relevant gauge in real time and log those metrics (along with gps) so I can review them later. It. Is. Awesome. Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() |
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 13,736 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Cool, Ross. I bought one of those wifi for my iphone. I got it to work on my PU but not the 914, yet. I like the real time feature. I paid $20 for the transmitter and 5 for the app.
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Professional Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,673 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
So a quick update, I've got about 1200 miles on the conversion with a few hiccups. First, I had a CV come apart on me on the way to Moab. Second, at highway speeds unload my coolant temps start to creep up. At some of the passed here in Colorado I find myself having to go easy on it! I spoke with Rick about how he cooled the alien and he suggested the coolant might be passing through the radiator to fast, not allowing any time for heat transfer.
I'm also mocking up my plans for conserving the front trunk cargo area and test driving as much as possible to look at its effect on cooling. So far it seems to work well enough! The flywheel is screwed down as a weight to hold the board in place. Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() |
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Professional Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,673 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
Without the cover
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,698 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region ![]() ![]() |
Did you make your front opening a bit bigger and seal it off? Given the hour, I doubt you've tested it but when you do let's hear the results! Looks like a sound idea you've got going...
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 13,736 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
So a quick update, I've got about 1200 miles on the conversion with a few hiccups. First, I had a CV come apart on me on the way to Moab. Second, at highway speeds unload my coolant temps start to creep up. At some of the passed here in Colorado I find myself having to go easy on it! I spoke with Rick about how he cooled the alien and he suggested the coolant might be passing through the radiator to fast, not allowing any time for heat transfer. I'm also mocking up my plans for conserving the front trunk cargo area and test driving as much as possible to look at its effect on cooling. So far it seems to work well enough! The flywheel is screwed down as a weight to hold the board in place. Could you describe your increase in temp when on the Hi Way. IOW, does your temp begin to climb after "X" min's regardless of OAT. Is it fine until you exceed "X" mph. Which of these 4 do you suspect? Run time, distance, OAT or speed. When the engine is fully heat soaked do Hi Way temp's come up more quickly? What are your temps on the inlet and outlet sides of your radiator? Does pulling to the side and letting the engine idle bring the temps down? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Could you shoot a pic from the front Ross? Would love to see your inlet opening.
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Professional Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,673 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
This is what I was running out to Moab. Temps crept up at 90 up passes, but in town and the canyons are fine.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 26-April 09 From: Hawthorne, Ca Member No.: 10,305 Region Association: None ![]() |
Nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Don't mess with this 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 13,736 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Your car looks great, Ross. Keep us posted on your results.
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Professional Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,673 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
The car drove to the track and back from the track (80 miles each way) so i'll consider the day a success!
A few of the high points:
In addition, there is something about a track day that identifies weak points!
Overall, I would call the day a success! -Ross |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,698 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region ![]() ![]() |
That does sound like a good day! Is your front inlet still the same size or at least sealed off for more directed cooling? And which part of your linkage was the allthread?
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