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malaga_red75
post Jul 9 2008, 01:35 AM
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Well, I thought this would never happen, but she went up on the stands tonight.

-this may be a slower progress thread as I work and have practice till 8pm everday except friday. But, it will get done!!!!

Here are some pictures for now.


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post Feb 1 2010, 08:10 PM
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I almost ordered the link until I realized that nobody on the east coast tunes it.
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post Feb 11 2010, 06:25 PM
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IT LIVES!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Well, after a year and a half, I got it to start up today. I just had a few issues with timing, but after i got the right wires connected... BAM, started up first crank.

I will post a video later, but it is LOUD!!! and awesome. Can't tell you how happy I am.

Big thanks to Tony, Budman, amenson, and several others who helped me along the way. It is not driveable yet but who cares!!!!!!!!!!


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post Feb 11 2010, 06:32 PM
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Very cool! I can't to hear how it drives compared to the T4 engine.

I'm jealous -- my Suby-powered teener is still a long way off...
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post Feb 11 2010, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE(strawman @ Feb 11 2010, 04:32 PM) *

Very cool! I can't to hear how it drives compared to the T4 engine.

I'm jealous -- my Suby-powered teener is still a long way off...



I can't wait either!!! I had a 1.8 in highschool and this one was a 1.7. And I always wanted that extra 100hp, and now I do!!!!



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post Feb 11 2010, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(malaga_red75 @ Feb 11 2010, 04:59 PM) *

QUOTE(strawman @ Feb 11 2010, 04:32 PM) *

Very cool! I can't to hear how it drives compared to the T4 engine.

I'm jealous -- my Suby-powered teener is still a long way off...



I can't wait either!!! I had a 1.8 in highschool and this one was a 1.7. And I always wanted that extra 100hp, and now I do!!!!



-peter

Nice!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Feb 12 2010, 02:47 PM
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QUOTE(strawman @ Feb 11 2010, 04:32 PM) *

Very cool! I can't to hear how it drives compared to the T4 engine.

I'm jealous -- my Suby-powered teener is still a long way off...


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I am in the same boat as Geoff but, CONGRATS!!!

Post some pics when you can!

Nate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Feb 13 2010, 06:59 PM
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Here is a video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZedRz-Lmr8
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congrats on getting it started! mines a long way off, havnt worked on it for awhile now.
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post Mar 19 2010, 07:34 PM
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UPDATE!!!!!!!


IT WORKS!!! Today I drove it around the block for the first time. Pretty exciting. there is no exhaust on the car so I only drove it for a few minutes. But I am stoked.

First thing I notice is that I feel like I am missing power. I will wait till I hook up exhaust and everything to really test it out..

I will post a video soon

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UPDATE!!!!!!!


IT WORKS!!! Today I drove it around the block for the first time. Pretty exciting. there is no exhaust on the car so I only drove it for a few minutes. But I am stoked.

First thing I notice is that I feel like I am missing power. I will wait till I hook up exhaust and everything to really test it out..

I will post a video soon

-Peter



Congrats. You are way ahead of me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) As far as missing power, you haven't run the tuning yet, right?

And do you have a Gtech? That will help to get an idea of what power you have.

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QUOTE(bfrymire @ Mar 19 2010, 08:50 PM) *

QUOTE(malaga_red75 @ Mar 19 2010, 06:34 PM) *

UPDATE!!!!!!!


IT WORKS!!! Today I drove it around the block for the first time. Pretty exciting. there is no exhaust on the car so I only drove it for a few minutes. But I am stoked.

First thing I notice is that I feel like I am missing power. I will wait till I hook up exhaust and everything to really test it out..

I will post a video soon

-Peter



Congrats. You are way ahead of me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) As far as missing power, you haven't run the tuning yet, right?

And do you have a Gtech? That will help to get an idea of what power you have.

-- brett



No, I havent run any tuning or anything. However, after some quick research... I realized I had the PCV valve and blow-by hose connected wrong. Not sure if I have the correct plastic piece that connects into the crankcase, so i will have to get that situate out. The subaru service manual said that if there is "low output, hesitation, and poor acceleration" then to check the blow-by hose. I DIDN't EVEN HAVE MINE CONNECTED!!! So that should help... it really felt like it was running on two cylnders.

ANd I have heard of Gtech before. Is that the standalone unit?

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No, I havent run any tuning or anything. However, after some quick research... I realized I had the PCV valve and blow-by hose connected wrong. Not sure if I have the correct plastic piece that connects into the crankcase, so i will have to get that situate out. The subaru service manual said that if there is "low output, hesitation, and poor acceleration" then to check the blow-by hose. I DIDN't EVEN HAVE MINE CONNECTED!!! So that should help... it really felt like it was running on two cylnders.

ANd I have heard of Gtech before. Is that the standalone unit?

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Gtech is a standalone accelerometer for getting 0-60 times, HP, etc. Pretty close estimation of HP numbers. You have a laptop and the tuner software? I am using a netbook with the link software installed.

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No, I havent run any tuning or anything. However, after some quick research... I realized I had the PCV valve and blow-by hose connected wrong. Not sure if I have the correct plastic piece that connects into the crankcase, so i will have to get that situate out. The subaru service manual said that if there is "low output, hesitation, and poor acceleration" then to check the blow-by hose. I DIDN't EVEN HAVE MINE CONNECTED!!! So that should help... it really felt like it was running on two cylnders.

ANd I have heard of Gtech before. Is that the standalone unit?

-Peter



Gtech is a standalone accelerometer for getting 0-60 times, HP, etc. Pretty close estimation of HP numbers. You have a laptop and the tuner software? I am using a netbook with the link software installed.

-- brett


Yes, I have a stinger and the tuner software installed. I need to read up on the tuning though. I do have the manual, I just haven't gone through everything yet.

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post Jul 27 2010, 04:23 PM
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so, a little update.

My 'missing a little power' ordeal turned out that the engine was only running on two cylinders. After further investigation, there was no spark getting to the back two cylinders (closest to the 914 transmission). After talking with Outfront and trying to trouble shoot over the phone and sending parts back and forth, i could not get it running.

John told me to check the timing because if it is off just a little, the sensor will miss the timing signal and not fire. I checked this and I THOUGHT it was ok. Under the assumption the timing was ok, I sent in my computer to get checked out, my last hope of an 'easy' fix.... it wasn't the computer. After re-installing the alternator to make sure that the engine still was running on at least 2 cylinders, it wasn't anymore, and after checking the timing again, i was an idiot and rotated the engine via the camshaft bolt and not the crankshaft bolt... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) FML. (by rotating about the camshaft bolt, i heard a few 'pops'. these pops were me jumping a few teeth)

so, i had to tell myself to stop, put down the wrench, and go get help. I called up Outfront and told them I would be there monday morning. Loaded up the trailer and left.

Turns out that it was the timing all along, and that somehow over the past 2 years, it got off. A big relief to know it was nothing serious, but a little aggravating, knowing I could have fixed it myself. However, I had an AWESOME time at the outfront shop and got to hang out and chat with the guys.

the Outfront staff are really a great group of guys who love to work on cars and I recommend them to anyone that has a subaru conversion and has questions. Anyways, I took pictures of the trip and thought you guys would enjoy!!!

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My car on the rack in the background. The owner's sand rail in front... (it has a turbocharged 6 cylinder subaru engine... puts out about 700hp)
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My car on the rack in the background. The owner's sand rail in front... (it has a turbocharged 6 cylinder subaru engine... puts out about 700hp)


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